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Obituaries August, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  01 October 2006

August 1, 2006

Norman J. Bergeron

• age 79, died at 3 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Estelle Bonvillain Bergeron; two sons, Richard John Bergeron and wife, Christine Guidry Bergeron, and Donald James Bergeron and wife, Darlene Pitre Bergeron; one sister, Wilma "Billie" Jimenez; four grandchildren, Jason Fonseca, Christopher Bergeron and wife, Alisha Perk Bergeron, Dana Marie Bergeron and Courtney Bergeron Champagne and husband, Wayne Champagne Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Elijah C. Bergeron and Brennan J. Champagne
• preceded in death by his parents, Doville G. Bergeron and Elda Chauvin Bergeron; and four brothers, Gilbert Bergeron, William Bergeron, Russell Bergeron and Herman Bergeron; and two sisters, Rebella Bergeron Adams and Elsie Bergeron
• retired from Oilwell Supply and was employed part time by G & B Specialties and All Hose and Specialties; U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; baseball coach for HARC and enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Fornest Doucet

• age 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Sunday, July 30, 2006
• private graveside services held
• survived by his wife, Bernice Rogers Doucet; one son, Evans Doucet; two daughters, Lola D. Borne and Mona Doucet; one sister, Regina Arnondin; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Onelia Crosby Doucet

John Allen Doucet Sr.

• age 74, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux and Grosse Tete for most of his life, died peacefully at Southwest Medical Center in Lafayette, Saturday, July 29, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with burial in Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery in Lafayette
• survived by three sons, John A. "Butch" Doucet Jr. and wife, Terry, of Maringoun, Irving F. Doucet of Rosedale and Glen P. Doucet and wife, Ann, of Katy, Texas; one grandson, Paul Doucet of Katy; one sister, Linda Viale and husband, Tony; and two brothers, Carol J. Doucet and wife, Eldine, and Jude Thad Doucet, all of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward E. Doucet and Louise Smalley Doucet; his wife, Mary Lou Monceaux Doucet; and one son, Gerald Thomas Doucet
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church Community and was very active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and many other activities; member of the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean Conflict; member of the Knights of Columbus in Thibodaux
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home

Cecile LeBouef Naquin Dupre

• age 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006
• religious service was held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gillis Naquin Sr. and wife, Melva Jean, of Montegut, Anthony Naquin Sr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma, and Nelson Naquin Sr. and wife, Rolande, of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Wilma LeBouef and husband, Andrew, of Chauvin, Gladys Trahan and husband, Eulan, of Robinson Canal, Shirley Domangue and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin, Julienne Domangue and husband, Torres, of Bourg, Nellie LeBouef and husband, Eddie, of Houma, Verley Authement and husband, Louis, of Bourg, and Cecile Foret and husband, Milton, of Houma; three brothers, Ervin LeBouef, Horace LeBouef of Montegut and Joseph "Tin" LeBouef of Chauvin; three sisters, Della Naquin, Sylvia L. Bertmess of Chauvin and Velma Molinere of Montegut; 72 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren, 165 great-grandchildren; 118 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Richard Naquin Sr.; her second husband, Dennis Dupre; her parents, Elie LeBouef and Emma Dupre LeBouef; four sons, Whitney Naquin Sr., Wilbert Naquin Sr., Carlton Naquin Sr. and James Naquin Jr.; one daughter, Ethel Authement; four brothers, Raymond, Lorice, LeRoy and Alvin LeBouef; two sisters, Lucina Neil and Gertrude Dupre; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• homemaker

Elsie R. Mire

• age 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, July 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Elmo Mire; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Mire and Marie Daigle Mire; two brothers, Roland Mire and Henry Mire Jr.; and two sisters, Lucia M. Duet and Eudora M. Chauvin

Mack A. Pontiff

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel
• survived by two brothers, Michael Pontiff and wife, Gwen, and Adam Pontiff and wife, Peggy; and two sisters, Barbara Crochet and husband, Paul, and Mary Andrew and husband, Dennis
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lorenza Constrantiche Pontiff

 

August 2, 2006

Edward James ‘Eddie’ Breaux

• age 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gray, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Wayne Breaux Sr. and Keith Breaux and wife, Melissa; one daughter, Kathy Breaux; one brother, Herbert Breaux; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Esther Darcey Breaux; his parents, Arthur Cyrille Sr. and Julienne Marie Sonier Breaux; one daughter, Connie Samanie; three brothers, Paul, Alvin Sr. and Arthur Breaux; and three sisters, Lillian Ulizzi, Gertrude Dowden and Gladys Loupe
• World War II veteran; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Warren J. Daigle Jr.

• age 59, a former resident of Houma, died as a result of an automobile wreck, Wednesday, July 26, 2006
• memorial service Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• survived by his wife, Becky Miree Daigle; one son, Warren J. Daigle III and wife, Deborah, and their two children, Rebekah and Nicholas; one daughter, Kim Daigle Curless and husband, Jared, and their daughter, Evangeline; and one sister, Elizabeth Daigle Bischof and husband, Greg, and their son, Jonathan
• preceded in death by his father, Warren J. Daigle Sr.; and his mother, Mabel Picou Daigle
• graduate of St. Francis de Sales Boys School, Nicholls State University and Louisiana State University Law School

Anna Guillotte Esteve

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Russell Esteve Jr. and David Esteve; three daughters, Connie E. Morvant, Pamela E. Cortez and Mary Beth E. Tapia; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Russell Esteve Sr.; her parents, Emile Guillotte and Melodia Esteve Guillotte; her stepmother, Philomene E. Guillotte; three brothers, Moise, Hebert and Clarence Guillotte; and two sisters, Sedonia Guillotte and Beatrice G. Bonvillain

Thomas David ‘Tommy’ Ledet

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his companion, Teresa Ugas Ledet; his parents, Leonce Joseph and Mollie Garibaldi Ledet; one son, Chad Thomas Ledet, D.C. and fiancee’, Sarah Carson; one daughter, Heather Marie Ledet; two brothers, Craig Joseph Ledet, D.C., and Jason Paul Ledet; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Israel and Olinda Deroche Ledet and Antoine and Jeanne Constrantiche Garibaldi; and one sister, Constance Ann "Connie" Ledet

Donald Dudley Patterson

• age 61, a native of Oakland, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma; service Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Linda Naquin Patterson; one son, Craig Patterson and wife, Carla; one daughter, Laurie Allen and husband, Jeff; one brother, Douglas Patterson and wife, Susan; and four grandchildren, Jenna and Jamie Patterson and Avery and Jackson Allen
• preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Inez Patterson; and his stepmother, Edith Patterson
• served in the U.S. National Guard and enjoyed camping, traveling, woodwork and fishing; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Paul ‘Smitty’ Smith

• age 61, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006
• memorial service held Friday at Veterans Park on La. 311 in Houma
• survived by his friends, Evelyn Handon, Mia Gaubert, Cara Billiot, Joyce Handon, Nicolas Billiot, Joseph Handon and Jerry Handon Jr. and wife, Hazel Clark
• mechanic and a U.S. Navy veteran

 

August 3, 2006

Harry Paul Andras Sr.

• age 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Choctaw, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Boudreaux Andras; six sons, Bruce, Jessie, Harry Jr., Gerald, Gary and Milton Andras; five daughters, Darlene Harrelson, Janis Boudreaux, Linda Hebert, Kathleen Boudreaux and Lori Benoit; two brothers, Raymond and Louis Andras; 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole G. Andras and Celoine Hebert Andras; two sons, Daniel "Peter" Andras and Clifton Andras; eight brothers, Freddie, Edwin, Nobby, Thomas, Norman, Junior, Jules and Jerry Andras; three sisters, Lucille, Lucia and Rosemary; and one great-grandson

Roland Joseph Dupre Sr.

• age 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie Stoufflet Dupre of Houma; two sons, Glenn Dupre and Roland "Bubba" Dupre Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Houma; one daughter, Kathy D. Dryden and husband, Wayne, of Houma; one brother, Alexander Dupre Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Joyce D. Poiencot, Rita D. Kramer and Betty Dupre of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Dupre Sr. and Lorena Scott Dupre; one son, Ronnie Dupre; three brothers, Harry, Leland and Floyd Dupre; two sisters, Dorothy Lawson and Zenobia Fazzio; and two grandchildren, Tammy Lynn Dupre and Tanya Sue Dupre
• retired land surveyor with Morris P. Hebert Inc. and was a U.S. World War II veteran; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Marcel Isidore Duthu Jr.

• age 88, a former resident of Houma and resident of Newport News, Va., died Wednesday, July 26, 2006
• funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hampton, Va., with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Kathy Glazier and husband, Bill; two sons, Jim Morrow and wife, Laura, and Steve Morrow and wife, Debbie; one brother, James C. Duthu and wife, Lottie, of Houma; two sisters, Deanie D. Bourgeois of Thibodaux and Marilyn D. Null of Bourg; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Sherman Duthu; his second wife, Vita Morrow Duthu; his parents, Marcel I. Duthu Sr. and Rose Addine Belanger Duthu; one brother, Robert J. Duthu Sr.; and one sister, Lucy D. Sadler
• World War II sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from C & O Railway after 34 years of service

Patricia Ann Jett

• age 64, a native of Stroudsburg, Pa., and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
• memorial service today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ronald Jett; two sons, Temple Jackson and wife, Kelly, and Ethan Jackson and wife, Mandy; one daughter, Ronne Jett and husband, Preston; one brother, Myron Arnold; one sister, Bonnie Gray; and five grandchildren, Zach, Kayla, Allie and Jacob Jackson and Maggie Jett
• preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Margaret Arnold
• enjoyed visiting with her friends and family
• Samart Funeral Home

Louis Tilman Martin

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church on Lake Long Drive; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park on Main Street in Houma
• survived by his wife, Enona Richardelle Martin; two sons, David A. Martin and wife, Gwenda, of Houma, and Brian A. Martin and wife, Alice, of Raceland; one daughter, Susan Martin Thibodaux and husband, Keith, of Thibodaux; six grandchildren, Kristen Martin Bruce and husband, John Bruce, Jared Martin, Brad Martin, Janie Thibodaux, Pearce Martin and Jenna Thibodaux; two great-granddaughters, Elise Martin and McKenna Martin Bruce; two sisters, Sadie Martin Toups and Lorine Martin Ledet; and one brother, Henry Gilbert Martin
• preceded in death by his parents, Justine Rodrigue Martin and Gilbert L. Martin; two sisters, Flossie Martin Levron and Hazel Martin Levron; and one adopted sister, Esma Levron
• served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; employed for 38 years with Freeport McMoran and retired as plant foreman; lifelong member of the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, where he served as president, secretary and treasurer at different times; enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with his family
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Laura Riley Traylor

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Dularge
• survived by three sons, Edward Stovall Sr. and wife, Ann, of Thibodaux, Troy Traylor Sr. and wife, Tracey, of Houma and Hugh Traylor Jr. of Thibodaux; six daughters, Ruth Jones of Houma, Terri Traylor and husband, Bryon, Suzette Glover of Houma, Bernadette Thomas and husband, Stanley, of Baton Rouge, Vaneshia Valentine of Houma and Lauren Travis of Houma; two brothers, Joseph Riley Jr. and wife, Alice Olivia, of New Orleans and Henry Riley and wife, Denise, of Houma; three sisters, Lucy Johnson of Dularge, Olivia Robinson of Topeka, Kan., and Charolette Shepherd and husband, Samuel; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Hugh Traylor Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Ruth Riley; one daughter, Donna Travis; one granddaughter, Breasia Diggs; one stepbrother, Roswell Dalco; and three sisters, Clara Harding, Katie Campbell and Doretha Green
• cook and was president of the Mission Board, president of ushers, a member of the United Workman Society and a Sunday School Teacher; member of Pleasantview Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

William Jackson Warren

• age 75, a native of Odonnellynn, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Monday at Driskell Cemetery in Arcadia
• survived by his mother, Marguerite Tucker Warren of Oklahoma City; two sons, William C. Warren and wife, Audrey, of Breaux Bridge, and Charles L. Warren and wife, Carol, of Hebron, Maine; two sisters, Glenda W. Chilsom of Oklahoma City and Gaye Warren of Lake Livingston, Texas; four grandchildren, John Warren, Joy Durbin, Carl Warren and Chris Warren; and one great-grandchild, Tristan Durbin
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Leech Warren; and his father, William C. Warren
• retired cement engineer with B.J. Services and a U.S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

August 4, 2006

Dano Becnel

• age 42, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Elma Becnel; two brothers, Glenn Paul Becnel and Martin Becnel; three sisters, Deborah Hotard, Leona "Peach" Grobe and Sally Tregre; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Diane Rome Becnel; his father, Glenn Robert Becnel; and one sister, Glenda Kraemer

Ju’el Coleman

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
• private graveside service held
• survived by his parents, Brenika Coleman and Darrell Woods Jr.; and his grandparents, Olivie Coleman and Henry Coleman and Carolyn Woods and Darrell Woods Sr.

Kim Anthony Dufrene

• age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:16 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Rogers Dufrene; his father, Arthur J. Dufrene Sr. and companion, Vidalia Legendre; one son, Jazz Dufrene; two daughters, Madonna Dufrene and husband, Edward III, and Chelsie Orgeron and husband, Andi; two brothers, Monty Dufrene and wife, Debbie, and Arthur Jr. "Artie" Dufrene and wife, Michelle; and two grandchildren, Edward "E.J." Dufrene IV and Karalyne Dufrene
• preceded in death by his mother, Betty Plaisance Dufrene; and one brother, Daniel Dufrene
• the owner of Studio I and II, Music Box and Galaxy Media Productions; enjoyed music and coaching basketball and baseball; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Joan Ann Samanie Fischer

• age 48, died Saturday, July 29, 2006
• memorial service Tuesday at Schriever Baptist Church in Schriever
• survived by one daughter, Valery Mary Fischer; one son, Steven J. Fischer; her father, Enest "Fatso" Samanie; four sisters, Judy S. Guillot, Jane S. Tabor, Marlene S. Gaudet and Charlene S. Chauvin; one brother, Enest "E.J." Samanie; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her mother, Aline Lirette Samanie; and her grandparents, Therese Esteve Lirette, Harry Lirette, Ernestine Hebert Samanie and Adney Samanie

Isaiah Knight

• age 6 weeks old, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 31, 2006
• graveside services Saturday at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Charles and Tameka Knight; one brother, Xzavier Sirls; and his grandparents, Emelda Twiggs and Charles Knight Sr. of Gretna and Lorene A. Knight of Riverdale, Ga.
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Twiggs Jr.

Calvin Paul ‘Boy-Boy’ Ordoyne

• age 50, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Choctaw, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Marie "Curlee" Sanchez Ordoyne; four brothers, Wilbert, Norris, Murphy and Richard Ordoyne; and three sisters, Mabel Gauthe, Gloria Bourgeois and Joyce Benoit
• preceded in death by his father, Wilma P. Ordoyne; and one brother, Abby P. Ordoyne

Barbara Zeno Randall

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006
• visitation to service time today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux; religious services today at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert L. Randall of Thibodaux; one brother, Herman R. Zeno Jr. of Thibodaux; one sister, Laura Z. Floyd of Thibodaux; three stepdaughters, Karon Awbrey and Youlanda Davis of Deluth, Ga., and Deborah Randall of Inglewood, Calif.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman Zeno Sr. and Mary Hazel Anderson Zeno
• retired home-economics teacher with the Lafourche Parish School System; an active member of Allen Chapel Church where she served as class leader and president of the Missionary Board; member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23, Order of Eastern Stars

Lucia Dufrene Savoie

• age 42, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Wed-nesday, Aug. 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her fiance, Jody Bellanger; her mother, Clara Bell Usie Dufrene; one son, Michael Savoie Jr.; one daughter, Katelyn Bellanger; two brothers, Terry J. Dufrene Jr. and Albert Dufrene; three sisters, Rosalind Lewis, Lisa Breaux and Robyn Griffin; and one grandchild, Seth Savoie
• preceded in death by her father, Terry J. Dufrene Sr.
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elgin Spencer Jr.

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:48 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Marvin Spencer; and three sisters, Patricia Spencer, Jennie Spencer and Stephanie Harding
• preceded in death by his parents, Mary Hawkins Spencer and Elgin Spencer Sr.; one brother, Freddie Spencer; and his grandparents, Arelia Scott and Allen Hawkins and Rosetta Coleman Spencer and Freddie Spencer Sr.

 

August 5, 2006

Sister Juanita Breaux

• age 68, a native of Abbeville, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• services pending
• survived by one brother, George Allen Breaux of Lovington, N.M.
• preceded in death by her parents, Easton Breaux and Elia Broussard; and two brothers, Billy James Breaux and Harry Lee Breaux
• Sister of Mount Carmel and in her 51st year of her religious profession; taught at St. James Major and St. Dominic in New Orleans, St. Joseph and Rayne Catholic Elementary, Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Westwego, St. Joseph Elementary School in Thibodaux, Mount Carmel Elementary in Abbeville and Cathedral Carmel in Lafayette
• director of religious education for St. Joseph Parish and director of the Christian Service Center in Rayne; worked in the finance office of Xavier Preparatory High School, as an assistant accountant for John Pippenger’s office and in the medical insurance claims office at the Sisters of Immaculate Conception; assistant in the Altar Bread Department at the Motherhouse; served in the Development Office and Alumnae Office at Mount Carmel Academy; after Hurricane Katrina, resided at the Carmelite Spirituality Center in Lacombe and assisted in the Congregation Development Office

John J. Scott

• age 85, a native of Chackbay, a former resident of Houma and longtime resident of Saucier, Miss., died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Gulf Coast Funeral Home in Gulfport, Miss.; funeral service Sunday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Coalville Cemetery in Woolmarket, Miss.
• survived by five children, Julius Scott of Covington, Bernadette Arceneaux of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Carolyn Lee of Hammond, Diana Truel of Bay St. Louis and Larry Scott of Baton Rouge; five step-children, Cecil Crosby of Saucier, Richard Crosby of Gulfport, Earl Crosby of Saucier, Margie Luckado of LaCombe and Ronnie Crosby of Metairie; two sisters, Theresa Liner and Lucresa Lirette, both of Theriot; 19 grandchildren; and 16 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Scott; one grandchild, Nellie Arceneaux; one step-grandchild, Todd Crosby; his parents, Paul and Sarah Tivit Scott; five brothers; and four sisters
• served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked in the construction business as a truck driver; member of Serenity Landmark Missionary Baptist Church

Johnny J. Tabor

• age 83, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two stepsons, Berthon J. Aucoin Jr. and Gerald J. Aucoin Jr.; two daughters, Bernice "Bea" Knight and Lucille "Lola" Gilmore; one stepdaughter, Valerie "Ann" Percle; one brother, Walter Tabor; three half-brothers, Sam, Norris and Morris Tabor; one sister, Eola Pitre; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Aucoin Tabor; his first wife, Bernice Melancon Tabor; his parents, Alidore and Lucille Toups Tabor; his stepmother, Inez Boudreaux Tabor; one brother, Norman Tabor; one half-brother, Harry Tabor; and one sister, Rita Mae Tabor
• member of the VFW Post No. 5097 and a World War II veteran of the Korean War
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

August 6, 2006

Dennis Desire Dupre

• age 95, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Anna Mae Bergeron Dupre of Houma; one son, Dennis Joseph Dupre, and wife, Carolyn Lapeyrouse Dupre, of Houma; two sisters, Virginia Mills of New Orleans and Lucy Many of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Amedee Dupre; his parents, Pierre Dupre and Leah LeBlanc Dupre; three brothers, Pierre Joseph Dupre, Jules Dupre and Louis Dupre; and three sisters, Mae Helluin, Elaine Waguespack and Rosalie Geissler
• retired electrician and refrigeration technician with Texaco for 35 years; member of the Texaco Retirement Association and past member of The Houma Boxing Club; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Cindy Clarice Goodwin

• age 51, a native of Homer, longtime resident of Minden and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, in Houma
• visitation to funeral time Monday; funeral service Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, with burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden
• survived by five brothers, Ben Goodwin and wife, Beverly, of Shreveport, Rowe Goodwin and wife, Lucy, of Houma, Tommy Goodwin of Homer, Jerry Lee Goodwin and wife, Shirley, of Houma, and Donnie Goodwin and wife, Marilyn, of Montgomery, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Clarice Goodwin; one sister, Betty Ann Lee; and one sister-in-law, Tokiko Goodwin

Daniel Joseph Martin

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Stacy Malbrough Martin of Gray; his father and stepmother, Thomas J. Martin and Rosalind Lirette Martin of Chauvin; three sons, Brandon Martin and Brent Martin of Bayou Blue, and Hunter Martin of Gray; one daughter, Chelsie Martin of Gray; three sisters, Denise Fournier, Tina Samaha and Becky Cangelosi of Houma; one stepbrother, Cory Pellegrin of Lockport; and two stepsisters, Melissa Pellegrin of Houma and Laura Stokes of Bourg
• preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Samanie Martin
• crane operator with Crossmar; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Viola Authement Naquin

• age 86, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by five sons, Lampton, Alvin, Larry, Michael and Rodney Naquin; four daughters, Viney Larousse, Leila Naquin, Eva Ann Faulk and Marsha Naquin; two brothers, Isaac Authement and Cleveland Authement; 29 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Naquin; her parents, Wilson and Grace Dufrene Authement; two sons, John Naquin and Allen Naquin; two brothers, Leo Authement and Jonah Authement; and one grandchild

Beverly Ann Darnell Harding

• age 75 years, suffered from thyroid cancer, but a fatal case of pneumonia caused her heart to fail
• religious ceremony was held Monday at Grace Lutheran Church followed by a burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2; Craig Rinker, officiated at the service
• born in Blanchard, Okla., in 1931, Beverly’s family moved to Houston when she was 3; enjoyed summer visits to her grandmother’s farm in Oklahoma
• survivved by daughter Ann Perryman; son McKinley was taken by diabetes; spent a good portion of her adult life taking care of her mother
• dancing was also a great joy to Beverly
• attended the University of Houston for a year before marrying McKinley "Max" Harding Sr.; she was 20, and they married quickly because Max was in the service and was heading to war in Korea; after the war, they moved around because Max had a job in the oilfield; lived in New Orleans, migrated to Mexico City for a year, then back to New Orleans; she had a successful marriage, but it ended in bitter divorce
• Harding family moved to Houma in 1971, and she found a home in Grace Lutheran Church; a devout churchgoer, was often treasurer for the church and was part of the Altar Guild; also a major donor to Grace Lutheran Church and helped design and build the church when it was moved from Hollywood Road at the end of Tunnel Boulevard to Valhi Boulevard between 1982-84

 

August 7, 2006

Chris ‘Mitch’ Dehart

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Keith Anthony Dehart, Edwin Joseph Dehart, John Paul Dehart and Joseph Anthony Dehart; and two sisters, Virgie "Sissy" Dehart and Penny Dehart
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Virginia Dehart; two brothers, Wayne and Rustie Dehart; and one sister, Rose Marie Dehart

Tammy Marie Devine

• age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, James Devine; her mother, Diane Deroche; her stepfather, Eugene Deroche; her father, Jim Britton; her stepmother, Ketti Britton; two sons, Tre’ Paul Britton and Jaden Mickeal Richard; one daughter, Heather Neal; one brother, Chad Britton; two stepbrothers, Eddie Richard and Travis Deroche; one stepsister, Patricia Deroche; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Billie Yelverton and Ernest Yelverton
• homemaker

Adele Braun Drapekin

• age 90, a native of Queens, N.Y., longtime resident of Metairie and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Wayne A. Drapekin and Scott J. Drapekin and wife, Shaun; two grandchildren, Brady R. and Bethany F. Drapekin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Drapekin; her parents, William and Esther Rubins Braun; one brother, William Braun; one sister, Jean Ross; and numerous nieces, nephew and cousins
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Viola Authement Naquin

• age 86, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by five sons, Lampton, Alvin, Larry, Michael and Rodney Naquin; four daughters, Viney Larousse, Leila Naquin, Eva Ann Faulk and Marsha Naquin; two brothers, Isaac Authement and Cleveland Authement; 29 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Naquin; her parents, Wilson and Grace Dufrene Authement; two sons, John and Allen Naquin; two brothers, Leo Authement and Jonah Authement; and one grandchild

Larry Paul Toups

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Dina Guidry Toups; two sons, Larry P. Toups II and Kevin Ross Toups; one stepson, Reed P. Fanguy; one daughter, Jennifer T. Shelton; one stepdaughter, Kelli E. McNamara; two sisters, Barbara T. Falgout and Beverly T. Sonnamaker; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonise J. Toups Sr. and Rita Bouzigard Toups; and one brother, Lenoise J. Toups Jr.
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Willie ‘Cowboy’ Williams Jr.

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Glory Ministry Church; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melvina B. Williams of Morgan City; one son, Marvin J. Young Sr. of Morgan City; two daughters, Linda F. Granger and Ina E. O’Brien, both of Lafayette; two brothers, Irvin and Ernest Williams, both of Thibodaux; two sisters, Carrie Williams of Thibodaux and Dorothy W. Reese of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters-in-law; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son; one daughter; three sisters; and two brothers

 

August 8, 2006

Clyde Worden Bacheller

• age 79, a native of Crowley and resident of Bayou Black, died at 9:32 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Regina Burnett and husband, Bruce, and Debbie Naquin and husband, Ray; one sister, Dean Hunt; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Merdell Buffalo Bacheller; his parents; and one brother, Myron Bacheller
• truck driver for ACME Trucklines and was a U.S. Army veteran

Roland Vincent Defelice

• age 80, a native of Westwego and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:08 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Brian Defelice and wife, Linda, of Bourg, and Eric Defelice of Houma; two daughters, Christine Leonard and husband, Charles, of Chauvin, and Colleen Defelice of Grand Caillou; three sisters, Jenny Lee Rodrigue of Larose, Ura Lee Menge of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Brenda Massey of Vale, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Authement Defelice; his parents, Vincent Defelice and Eva Robichaux Defelice; two brothers, Ray Adam Defelice and Curtis "Bunny" John Defelice; two sisters, Louella Cantrell and Juanita Schenck; and one granddaughter, Kelly Ann Naquin
• gauger with Texas Oil Co. for 15 years and a retired Texaco Service Station owner for 22 years; life member of the VFW Post No. 9608 in Chauvin, a life member of the American Legion Post No. 380, past president of the Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 870, a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Gaston J. Dufrene

• age 88, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 3:52 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, May B. Dufrene; one stepdaughter, Linda Gauthreaux; three brothers, Gilbert Dufrene, Ieve "Paul" Dufrene and Earl Dufrene Sr.; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Orestile and Justilia O. Dufrene; six brothers, Lucian, Fernand, Ambrose, Walter Sr., George Sr. and Leon Dufrene; and three sisters, Isabell Price, Margaret Dufrene and Leotine Dufrene
• trapper, hunter, fisherman and carpenter and a U.S. World War II Army veteran; member of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Gerald Paul Martin

• age 67, a native of St. James and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Monique Hebert; and three grandchildren, Courtney Martin, Chance Hebert and McKenzie Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Paul Martin and Vivian Percle Martin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

August 9. 2006

Edmond ‘Vieux’ Duet

• age 93, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvida Cheramie Duet; two sons, Robert and Bryan Duet; two brothers, Clifton Duet and Ellis Duet; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Felicia T. Duet; one son, Carl Duet; six brothers, Leonce, Wilfred, Morris, Elton, Alcide and Roland Duet; and four sisters, Leonicia Gisclair, Bertha Bourgeois, Armina Orgeron and Nancy Neal
• master boat builder, a member of the American Legion Post No. 259 and a World War II Army veteran; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Tammy Marie Devine

• age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home
• survived by her husband, James Devine; her mother, Diane Deroche; her stepfather, Eugene Deroche; her father, Jim Britton; her stepmother, Ketti Britton; two sons, Tre’ Paul Britton and Jaden Mickeal Richard; one daughter, Heather Neal; one stepdaughter, Tiffany Davis; one brother, Chad Britton; two step-brothers, Eddie Richard and Travis Deroche; one stepsister, Patricia Deroche; her grandparents, Ernest and Gayle Britton; her mother-in-law, Linda Devine; one grandchild; three nieces; two nephews; and one brother-in-law
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Billie Yelverton and Ernest Yelverton
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Adele Braun Drapekin

• age 90, a native of Queens, N.Y., longtime resident of Metairie and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Wayne A. Drapekin and Scott J. Drapekin and wife, Shaun; two grandchildren, Brady R. and Bethany F. Drapekin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Drapekin; her parents, William and Esther Rubins Braun; one brother, William Braun; one sister, Jean Ross; and numerous nieces, nephew and cousins
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Elie Dalton ‘Babe’ Hendon

• age 57, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Montegut Fire Station; services Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by his wife of 29 years, Theresa Brunet Hendon; two sons, Dalton Hendon of Isle of Jean Charles and Johnny Chaisson Hendon and wife, Sandy, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two daughters, Violet Hendon Parfait and husband, Preston Parfait Jr., and Bethany Hendon and husband, Benji Babin, of Isle of Jean Charles; two brothers, Clifton Hendon and wife, Angeline, of Isle of Jean Charles and Ray Hendon and wife, Ornelia Billiot, of Houma; one sister, Violet Hendon and husband, Ecton, of Montegut; seven grandchildren, Heather McKenzie Parfait, Reggie Parfait of Isle de Jean Charles, Shyla and Issaiha Chaisson of Russellville, Ark., Mom Faith Chaisson, Jazzime and Jaydon Chaisson of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and a large group of nieces and nephews whom he loved
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Mava Naquin Hendon; his grandparents, Josephine and Henry Hendon; two brothers, Cliff and Oralee Hendon; one sister, Orelenn Hendon Brunet; and two uncles, Constance and Jack Hendon
• enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the yard, outside work and spending time with his family; member of the Knights of Columbus of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a member of Cursio movement; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Cleveland Wesley McCorkel Sr.

• age 82, a native of Repton, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 9:21 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margie Virginia Stabler McCorkel of Houma; three sons, Cleveland "Tenny" W. McCorkel Jr. and wife, Susan, Calvin "Pee Wee" McCorkel and wife, Farrol, and James "Bit" McCorkel of Houma; three daughters, Margie "Cookie" McCorkel, Ann Trotter and husband, Cody F., and Maggie Galliano and husband, Randy, of Houma; one brother, Clyde McCorkel of Gainestown, Ala.; three sisters, Carolyn Seale of Prattville, Ala., Mary Ethel Dyal of East Brewton, Ala., and Lilly Rae Flood of Rockford, Ala.; 10 grandchildren, Corkey, Cody W., Candy, Casey, Chad, Clint "Co Co", Matthew, Melanie, Megan and Randy II; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James W. McCorkel and Maggie Lee Richardson McCorkel; two brothers, Cliffton McCorkel and Leon McCorkel; and one sister, Verna Kitrell; retired contractor/painter and drywall with McCorkel and Sons
• U.S. Army veteran during World War II having served as a rifleman with the 508th, Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd and Infantry division in France, Belgium and England; made six training jumps with full equipment weighing 70 pounds; fired small caliber weapons as the M-1 rifle and 30-caliber machine gun against enemy emplacements and personnel; cleaned, oiled, assembled and generally maintained weapons; awarded the Combat Infantry Badge for exemplary conduct in combat situations; attended Parachute School in Fort Bennings, Ga.; awarded the following decorations and citations: Rifleman 745, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist’s Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Go #12 Hq. 162 Division, received wound, Jan. 7, 1945, European-African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Battles and campaigns Ardennes, Rhineland; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ethel Keller Mire

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Allen Mire Jr., James Mire and Ray Mire and wife, Milly; six daughters, Gloria Plaisance and husband, Johnny, Amy Benoit and husband, Wayne, Grace Guidry, Gail Chaisson and husband, Julius, Susan Landry and husband, Wayne, and Shirley Buckel and husband, Francis; one brother, Harry Keller; one sister, Katie Mae Richard; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Mire Sr.; her parents, Henry and Enola Bernard Keller; one son, Joseph Mire; one daughter, Janet Mire; and one daughter-in-law, Connie Dupre
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sherdon Joseph ‘Scottie’ Scott Jr.

• age 54, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:17 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at United Pentecostal Church on Hollywood Road; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial Friday at New Hope Cemetery
• survived by one son, Brian J. Scott; three sisters, Theresa S. Chauvin and husband, A.J., Judy S. Sagona and Shirley Scott; five nieces, Tanya C. Foret, Angela C. Portier, Tami R. Ledet, Brandy S. Naquin and Christine Sagona; and one nephew, David Chauvin
• preceded in death by his father, Sherdon J. Scott Sr.; his mother, Marie P. Scott; one nephew, John Roche; and one brother-in-law, Vincent A. Sagona Sr.
• Private in the U.S. Marine Corps; loved his dog, Baby, and loved to fish, hunt and play 12 string guitar
• Samart Funeral Home

 

August 10, 2006

Mary ‘Tut’ Pitre Authement

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ivan Authement Sr. of Chauvin; two sons, Ivan Authement Sr. and wife, Jenny, and Wayne Authement and wife, Roxanne, of Chauvin; two daughters, Marla Davis and husband, Scottie, and Sandra Sevin and husband, Joey, of Chauvin; one brother, Herbert Pitre Jr. of Grand Caillou; three sisters, Enola Lirette, Pearl Bourg and Jo Ann Pitre of Grand Caillou; 10 grandchildren, Sandi Authement Chauvin, Summer Authement Pinell, Brandi Davis Daigle, Downi Davis Curry, Pete Davis, Jonas Sevin, Brennan Sevin, Bethanie Authement, Brittany Verdin and Ashley Verdin; and six great-grandchildren, Brianna Chauvin, Chyna Chauvin, Zachary Daigle, Kaitlin Daigle, Lily Pinell and Caroline Curry
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Pitre Sr. and Ortise Thibodeaux Pitre; and one sister, Eva Carlos
• paraprofessional for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Ward 7 Citizens Club; worked with in the Terrebonne Parish School System for 28 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Barrios

• age 62, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers Funeral Home in Lafayette, with burial today at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Drew Barrios and wife, Dr. Katherine Sawhill Barrios, of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Irene Marie Barrios Sylvest of Baton Rouge; and one grandson
• preceded in death by his parents, Llewellyn P. Barrios and Mildred Falconer; one sister, Beverly B. Cotton; and one brother, the Rev. John Warren Barrios

Farold Boudreaux

• resident of Waggaman, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• graveside services Monday at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his wife, Dolly Micheu; three sons, Todd, Shane and Blake; his parents, Lennus and Irene Hebert Boudreaux; one brother, Lennus James "L.J." Boudreaux; two sisters, Marlene Eisner and Winona Danos; and seven grandchildren

Beulah Agnes Verret DeHart

• age 79, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael DeHart and wife, Suzette, of Dulac; two daughters, Shirley Crowley and husband, Jim, of Houma, and Betty Gautreaux and husband, Gerald, of Dularge; one sister, Ainnie Billiot of Theriot; eight grandchildren, Lee Landry, Brett Landry, Craig Landry, Darren Gautreaux, Audrey Gautreaux, Becky Gautreaux Redmond, Chad DeHart and Gypsy DeHart Thompson; and 13 great-grandchildren, Kevin LeBouef, Tracy LeBouef, Zachary Gautreaux, Alyssa Argo, Austin Landry, Mason Landry, Kristen Landry, Connor Landry, Alexandra Landry, Monica DeHart, Sadie Thompson, Haley Thompson and Robert Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, Lovell DeHart Sr.; her parents, Neville Verret and Helen Billiot Verret; one son, Lovell "Tony" DeHart Jr.; and two brothers, Harry Verret and Elton Verret
• homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Andy Joe Nicholas Dufrene

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Andrew Dufrene and Patty Sue Cantrelle Dufrene; two brothers, Nicky Joe Dufrene and Billy Joe Dufrene; one sister, Sadie Rae Dufrene; and his grandparents, Harris and Margaret Dufrene and Ruby Cantrelle
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Emile "Blue" Cantrelle Jr.; enjoyed bull riding and farming; member of Tri-State Bull Rider
• Samart Funeral Home

Mabel Rose Melancon Freeman

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation 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 daughter, Janice Freeman Powell of Houston; one sister, Ursula Chatelain of Houma; three grandchildren, Roderick W. Powell and wife, Teri Howell Powell, of Houma, Robert W. Powell II of Las Vegas and Ryan W. Powell and wife, Carmen Mathews Powell, of Houston; three great-grandchildren, Randall W. Powell and Ava Rose and Emma Grace Powell (twins born to Ryan and Carmen Powell on July 10, 2006) of Houston; and one step-great-grandchild, Joshua P. Naquin of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dewey Joseph Freeman; her parents, Clay Melancon and Emilie Blanchard Melancon; five brothers, Abbie, Philip, Noah, Dudley and George Melancon; and three sisters, Marie Babin, Leonel Usie and Josephine Duet
• homemaker and co-owner of Freeman’s Sales and Service; member of the Catholic Daughter Court 177 for more than 40 years, past president and charter member of Houma Lioness Club and past queen of the Knights of Christopher Mardi Gras; devoted to fishing and traveling to all points of North America in their Winnebago making lasting friends in their travels; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Waldron Paul Lapeyrouse

• age 72, a lifelong resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
• visitation Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita Eva Mae Bergeron Lapeyrouse; two daughters, Priscilla Lapeyrouse Bergeron of Mobile, Ala., and Lisa Lapeyrouse Hebert and husband, Lynn Hebert, of Bourg; two grandsons, Matthew Bergeron of Norwick, Conn., and Christopher Bergeron of Mobile; two granddaughters, Kimberley Hebert of Metairie and Renata Hebert of Lafayette; two sisters, Viley Picou and Adeline Soudelier and husband, Leroy Soudelier; one brother, Walter Lapeyrouse and wife, Della; and one half-sister, Cornelia Dupre
• preceded in death by his parents, Authur Lapeyrouse and Modess Cunningham Lapeyrouse; three stepbrothers, Levis Lapeyrouse, Joseph Lapeyrouse and Alvin Lapeyrouse; and one stepsister, Lorinna Lapeyrouse
• career began as a chew boat captain for Texaco and progressed into ownership and president of Lapeyrouse Towing Co. for more than 35 years; 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 for 35 years and a 4th degree member of the Father Patrick Curren Society for 25 years
• various interests included a love for music, playing acoustic, electric and steel guitar, organ, keyboard and singing; also enjoyed fishing and was a loyal Saints fan; became an avid and accomplished golfer while being a member of Houma and Ellendale Country Clubs; accomplishments included many golfing awards; parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Floyd Joseph Naquin

• age 68, a native of Algiers, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Picayune, Miss., died in Hattiesburg, Miss., Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Picayune, with interment in Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Deborah L. Naquin; his children, Brian J. Naquin, Rebecca N. Robichaux and Reyné N. Oubre; his former wife, Sylvia Riche Naquin; his stepchildren, Desiree L. Swilley, Rochelle Miles and Durant Cuevas; three sisters, Myrtle Bourgeois, Charlene Blank and Delsie Russell; one brother, Ronald Naquin; 10 grandchildren including Jeremy and Jacqueline Robichaux and Courtney Naquin
• preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Elsie Leonard Naquin; one brother, Warren Naquin; one son, Byron Naquin; one grandson, Jaime L. Robichaux Jr.; and one son-in-law, Jaime Robichaux
• graduate of Thibodaux College and Spencer Business College. He was general manager of Halter Marine in Lockport and executive vice-president and president of Halter Marine in New Orleans; retired from the shipbuilding industry as owner of Champion Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.; member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Picayune
• McDonald Funeral Home

Gabi Paz

• one of twin infants, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• graveside services were held Wednesday at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by parents, Noé Antonio Paz Jr. and Gitana Dardar; grandparents, Ethel and Donald Dardar Sr. and Noé Antonio Paz Sr. and Delma Paz; one brother, Angel Antonio Couch; and three sisters, Chelsea, Michaela and Destineé
• preceded in death by great-grandparents, Virginia and Wilsey Dardar, Lorraine Parfait, Lusio Tulio Paz and Juana Rosilia Paz, Alma Candida Orellana Florez and Leonidas Felipe Orellana Rodriguez; and one sister, Madeline Dardar

Gabriela Paz

• one of twin infants, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
• graveside services were held Wednesday at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by parents, Noe’ Antonio Paz Jr. and Gitana Dardar; grandparents, Ethel and Donald Dardar Sr. and Noe’ Antonio Paz Sr. and Delma Paz; one brother, Angel Antonio Couch; and three sisters, Chelsea, Michaela and Destinee’
• preceded in death by their great-grandparents, Virginia and Wilsey Dardar, Lorraine Parfait, Lusio Tulio Paz and Juana Rosilia Paz, Alma Candida Orellana Florez and Leonidas Felipe Orellana Rodriguez; and one sister, Madeline Dardar

Jena E. Tanner Pertee

• age 86, a native of Hamburg and resident of Orlando, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
• funeral services held at First Baptist Church of Orlando
• survived by one daughter, Beverly J. Slaughter "Bosco" of Orlando; and one sister, Elmira West of Marksville
• preceded in death by her parents, William and Millie Augustine Tanner
• retired educator having retired from the Terrebonne Parish School system in Houma

Reynold Joseph Picou Sr.

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Belle Chasse, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his second wife, Winnifred "Maggie" Foot Picou of Belle Chasse; three sons, Perry Picou and wife, Cathryn, of Austin, Texas, Patrick Picou and wife, Dee, of Golden Meadow and Reynold Picou Jr. and wife, Rita, of Picayune, Miss.; one daughter, Vicky Digregio and husband, Alfredo, of Algiers; two stepdaughters, Winnifred Fyfe and Jennifer Gillespi of Abberdeen, Scottland; two brothers, Norman Picou and Wilsie Picou of Houma; and 79 grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Mae Domangue Picou; his parents, Wilsie Picou Sr. and Blanche Picou Picou; three sons, Thomas Joseph Picou, Larry Anthony Picou and Barry Picou; two brothers, Kirby Picou and Tony Picou; and one sister, Mable Daigle
• retired oilfield consultant and a member of the American Legion in Algiers and a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite of Abberdeen; U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II

William Jack ‘Billy’ Washam Jr.

• age 46, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Charles Borromero Cemetery in Lafourche Parish
• survived by his father, William "Jack" Washam Sr. of Houma; one son, William "Bill" Jack Washam III of Houma; one brother, John Earl Washam of Houma; one sister, Jackie Washam of Covington; and one granddaughter, Alysse Washam of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Gaudet Washam
• machinist with Jack’s Auto Parts and Machine Shop and a member of First Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

August 11, 2006

Rena Trosclair Cheramie

• age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Erath, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006
• funeral services were held in Erath, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one son, Michael Cheramie of Navarre, Fla.; two daughters, Tammie Cheramie and Connie Meadows both of Lafayette; two brothers, Nolan and Larry Trosclair of Larose; two sisters, Mabel LeBlanc of Larose and Audrey Savoie of Lake Arthur; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Cheramie; her parents, Albert Trosclair and Ida Acosta Trosclair; three brothers, Irvin "Crip" Trosclair, Dudley J. Trosclair and Claude Trosclair; and one grandchild, Brandon Cheramie

Nelson Earl DeLong Jr.

• age 49, a native of Morgan City and resident of Grand Isle, died at 4:22 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• religious service today at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one son, Michael DeLong; five sisters, Richelle DeLong, Geraldine Noel, Barbara Cumbie, Clara Grisham and Sylvia Cook; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Earl DeLong Sr. and Anna Mae Santiny Berube

Beulah Agnes Verret DeHart

• age 79, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael DeHart and wife, Suzette, of Dulac; two daughters, Shirley Crowley and husband, Jim, of Houma and Betty Gautreaux and husband, Gerald, of Dularge; one sister, Annie Billiot of Theriot; eight grandchildren, Lee Landry, Brett Landry, Craig Landry, Darren Gautreaux, Audrey Gautreaux, Becky Gautreaux Redmond, Chad DeHart and Gypsy DeHart Thompson; and 13 great-grandchildren, Kevin LeBouef, Tracey LeBouef, Zachary Gautreaux, Alyssa Argo, Austin Landry, Mason Landry, Kirsten Landry, Connor Landry, Alexandra Landry, Monica DeHart, Sadie Thompson, Haley Thompson and Robert Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, Lovell DeHart Sr.; her parents, Neville Verret and Helen Billiot Verret; one son, Lovell "Tony" DeHart Jr.; and two brothers, Harry Verret and Elton Verret
• homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hilda ‘Granny’ Eschete

• age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Floyd Eschete Jr., Ernest Eschete, Daniel Eschete, Timmy Eschete and Mark Eschete; one daughter, Norma Eschete Durham; one sister, Rita Bergeron Lajaunie; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd John Eschete Sr.; her parents, Ernest Joseph and Aline Bonvillain Bergeron; one daughter, Susan Eschete Voisin; two brothers, Ernest and Irvin Bergeron; and five sisters, Josephine Lirette, Rena Hebert, Helen "Julianne" Trahan, Bessie Sapia and Daisy Bergeron

Waldron Paul Lapeyrouse

• age 72, a lifelong resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita Eva Mae Bergeron Lapeyrouse; two daughters, Priscilla Lapeyrouse Bergeron of Mobile, Ala., and Lisa Lapeyrouse Hebert and husband, Lynn Hebert, of Bourg; two grandsons, Matthew Bergeron of Norwick, Conn., and Christopher Bergeron of Mobile; two granddaughters, Kimberley Hebert of Metairie and Renata Hebert of Lafayette; two sisters, Viley Picou and Adeline Soudelier and husband, Leroy Soudelier; one brother, Walter Lapeyrouse and wife, Della; and one half-sister, Cornelia Dupre
• preceded in death by his parents, Authur Lapeyrouse and Modess Cunningham Lapeyrouse; three stepbrothers, Levis Lapeyrouse, Joseph Lapeyrouse and Alvin Lapeyrouse; and one stepsister, Lorinna Lapeyrouse
• career began as a crew boat captain for Texaco and progressed into ownership and president of Lapeyrouse Towing Co. for more than 35 years; 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 for 35 years and a 4th degree member of the Father Patrick Curren Society for 25 years
• various interests included a love for music, playing acoustic, electric and steel guitar, organ, keyboard and singing; also enjoyed fishing and was a loyal Saints fan; became an avid and accomplished golfer while being a member of Houma and Ellendale Country Clubs; accomplishments included many golfing awards
• parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Daisy Larvadain Marzett

• age 81, a resident of New Orleans for 64 years, evacuated to her hometown of Belle Rose after Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Glenda and Brenda Marzett, both of New Orleans; one sister, Mary Lee Larvadain of Belle Rose; two brothers, Lionell Larvadain Sr. and wife, Agnes, of Westwego and Walmsley Larvadain and wife, Doris, of Washington; guardian of Patricia Mills of Titusville, Fla., and Tyrone and Cleveland Williams of New Orleans; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Daisy Gipson Larvadain; five brothers, Oscar, Edward Sr., Willie, Joseph and Norman Larvadain; and two sisters, Hazel Williams and Odessa Larvadain
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Florence ‘Flo’ Slover Neuling

• age 85, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., former resident of Louisville, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Pat Ragsdale and husband, Kenneth "Sonny" Lee Ragsdale Sr. of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Charlotte Neuling of Louisville; one grandchild; five great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one step-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, John Neuling; her mother, Esther Eldridge Slover; her father and stepmother, Henry and Margaret Slover; one son, John Neuling Jr.; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson
• store clerk for Miller Wool in Southland Mall and was a member of the Bingo Club in Chauvin; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Roy James Rhodes

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma
• survived by his wife, Mae Hebert Rhodes; three sons, Vernon Rhodes, Max Rhodes and Danny Underdonk and wife, Bonnie; one daughter, Sharman Brien; three brothers, Terry Rhodes and wife, Beverly, Wilson "Tut" Rhodes and wife, Barbara, and Larry "Coonie" Rhodes; one sister, Carol Lee Roddy; three grandchildren, Ron Underdonk, Jaron Underdonk and Sean Brien; and three great-grandchildren, Cade Conn, and Jaden and Kaelyen Underdonk
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Elizabeth Chauvin Rhodes; and two sisters, Helen R. Copeland and Vera R. Detiveaux
• retired barge superintendent from J. Ray McDermott and a U.S. Marine veteran serving in Korea
• Samart Funeral Home

Audrey Trosclair Savoie

• age 73, a native of Delta Farms and resident of Lake Arthur, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006
• funeral services were held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lonnie Savoie and wife, Jackie, Morris G. Savoie and Kenneth P. Savoie, all of Lake Arthur; one sister, Mabel LeBlanc of Larose; two brothers, Nolan Trosclair of Larose and Larry Trosclair of Galliano; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ida Acosta Trosclair; her husband, Richard "Bones" Savoie; one sister, Rena Cheramie; and three brothers, Claude Trosclair, Irvin "Crip" Trosclair and Dudley Trosclair
• homemaker and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

James Clarence ‘JC’ Stoves

• age 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Clifton Stoves, Elward Stoves Jr. and Gilbert Stoves, all of Houma; and five sisters, Margarite Stoves, Edna Mae Stoves, Rosemary Richard and Thelma Thomas, all of Houma, and Melvina Stoves of Riverside, Calif.
• preceded in death by his parents, Elward Stoves Sr. and Gertrude Verdin Stoves; and two sisters, Ellamenta Stoves and Mary Smith
• U.S. Army veteran and worked for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for 38 years; member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church

Thomas J. Thibodaux Sr.

• age 72, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 a.m. Thurs-day, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Sylvia Benoit Thibodaux; one son, Thomas Thibodaux and wife, Tina Thibodaux; six daughters, Bonnie Ponvelle and husband, Steve, Wanda Thibodaux, Sheila Usey and husband, Kenneth, Roxanne Gehgauert and husband, Melvin, Michele Hebert and husband, Fred, and Cindy Thibodaux; two brothers, Dale Thibodaux and Oneil "O.J." Thibodaux; three sisters, Faith Himel, Veldene Delatte and Lucille Duet; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Nessie Chiasson Thibodaux; and his parents, Oneil Thibodaux and Anita Pitre Thibodaux
• served in the Korean Conflict as a French interpreter; heavy equipment operator for Ronald Adams and Phylway and an avid fisherman and hunter
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Vertner J. Torres

• age 90, a native of Maringouin and resident of St. Charles Community, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Agnes Ledet Torres; one son, Tommy Torres; two daughters, Mary Zeringue and husband, Kirby, and Carolyn Colomb and husband, Dalton; one sister, Sadie Acosta; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lavinia Martinez Torres and Edgar Torres; one son, Ronald Paul Torres; one brother, Allen Torres; and three sisters, Stella Ordoyne, Ethel Legarde and Mildred Terrell
• enjoyed the outdoors and tending to his livestock
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

August 12, 2006

Jeanne Louise Fremin Giordano

• age 91, a longtime resident of Morgan City and resident of Lafayette, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• time of remembrance and reflection Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Jim Giordano and wife, Carolyn, of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Lester Giordano of Morgan City and daughter-in-law, Nancy Giordano, of Lafayette; three daughters, Lucia Giordano of Lafayette, Andrea Blakeman and husband, Frank, of Houma and Ramona Verret of New Iberia; 12 grandchildren, John Giordano, Anthony Giordano, Angela Duval, Billie Jean Duval, Kristi Giordano, Kevin Giordano, Laura Giordano, Tiffani Morales and husband, Donald, Lester Giordano Jr. and wife, Janet, 1st Lt. Josh Blakeman, Matthew Blakeman and Grace Blakeman; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Fremin and Nobie Morvant Fremin; her husband, Andrew Giordano; one son, John Giordano; three brothers, John Fremin, Lester Fremin and Clarence Fremin; and one sister, Sarah Benoit
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Allen Joseph Hebert

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgia Fournier Hebert; two sons, Kenny Hebert and wife, Cindy, of Houma, and Keith Hebert and wife, Rosa, of Madisonville; two daughters, Gayle H. Boudreaux and husband, Robby, of Indonesia, and Gwynne H. Brown and husband, Tim, of Willis, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mathilde Babin Hebert; two brothers, J.C. Hebert and Warren Hebert; and two sisters, Gladys H. Bowers and Alberta H. Jones
• retired gauger/pumper for the Superior Oil Co. and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, 376 Bomb Group Association and volunteer work for St. Vincent dePaul; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Leodie Ordoyne

• age 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Morris Ordoyne; four sisters, Nerlie Legendre, Violet Bilello, Toudell "Dee" Tabor and Shirley Oncale; two godchildren, Linda Morvant and Jeffrey Oncale; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Ordoyne and Angela Tabor Ordoyne; three brothers, Junis Ordoyne, Paul "Grib" Ordoyne and Jessie Ordoyne Sr.; one sister, Alma O. Ordoyne; and one nephew, Russel Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

August 13, 2006

Allen Joseph Hebert

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgia Fournier Hebert; two sons, Kenny Hebert and wife, Cindy, of Houma, and Keith Hebert and wife, Rosa, of Madisonville; two daughters, Gayle H. Boudreaux and husband, Robby, of Indonesia, and Gwynne H. Brown and husband, Tim, of Willis, Texas; five grandchildren, Kimberly Hebert, Krista Hebert, Jerrie Graves, Gregory Boudreaux and Travis Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mathilde Babin Hebert; two brothers, J.C. Hebert and Warren Hebert; and two sisters, Gladys H. Bowers and Alberta H. Jones
• retired gauger/pumper for the Superior Oil Co. and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, 376 Bomb Group Association and volunteer work for St. Vincent de Paul; an avid fisherman and hunter in South Louisiana and played LSU Band; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margie Virginia Sabler McCorkel

• age 81, a native of Selma, Ala., and a resident of Houma, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home
• religious services Tuesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Cleveland "Tenny" W. McCorkel Jr. and wife, Susan, Calvin "PeeWee" McCorkel and wife, Farol, and James "Bit" McCorkel of Houma; three daughters, Margie "Cookie" McCorkel, Ann Trotter and husband, Cody, and Maggie Galliano and husband, Randy, of Houma; one brother, the Rev. Sammy Stabler of Centre, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Wesley McCorkel Sr.; her parents, William Madison Stabler and Annie Liza McKenzie Stabler; one brother, Riley Stabler; and two sisters, Leola Williams and Gertrude Ikner
• medical assistant scrub nurse and a homemaker; loved her rose bushes; parishioner of First United Methodist Church

Cal J. Neal

• age 27, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006
• visitation tonight and Monday at the Montegut Fire Station; religious services Monday at the fire station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Sandra Verdin; his parents, Lawrence Jr. and Jacquline Foret Neal; two nieces, Alexis Nicole Neal and Madison Neal; four nephews, Jonathon Neal, Holden Neal, Joshua Neal and Camron Neal; two stepchildren, Kameron and Kobie Verdin; one brother, Joseph Edwin Neal and wife, Jennifer Carpentier Neal; one sister, Marjorie "Lucy" Neal and companion, Terry Leboeuf; and his grandmother, Majorie Boquet Neal
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Neal Sr., and Caliste Foret and Felicie Hebert Foret; and an uncle, Jacob Foret
• loved fishing and was a commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Christian Louis Olivier Jr.

• age 94, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the cathedral with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Christian L. Olivier III, Jacques C. Olivier and Richard P. Olivier Sr.; one daughter, Marie Lynette O. Rhodes; one brother, Sidney Olivier of Metairie; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lynette Hebert Olivier; one daughter, Rochelle O. Dumez; two grandchildren; his parents, Christian L. Olivier Sr. and Ida Druschke Olivier; two brothers, Maurice Olivier and Charles Olivier; and two sisters, Marguerite O. Powell and Louise O. Jackson
• U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II and the Army National Guard; served as mayor pro tempore and alderman on the Houma City Council; member of the St. Francis de Sales church finance committee, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Southdown Museum restoration project, the Houma Chamber of Commerce, the Houma Airport Commission and the Rotary Club board; past president of Community Homestead Association, prior to its acquisition by Teche Federal Bank, where he served as a member of the board

Garrel Shelton Sr.

• age 75, a native of Elksville, Ill., and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Schriever Baptist Church; services Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Patricia Shelton; three sons, Garrel Shelton Jr., Rodger and Garic Shelton; three daughters, Tonja LeBoeuf, Robyn Bourgeois and Teresa Reymundo; three brothers, Bob, David and Delmar Shelton; two sisters, Mary Etta Macke and Janet Jones; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gladys Shelton; and three brothers, Wilburn, Lyle and Rodney Shelton
• worked for CRC Wireline and was a U.S. Navy veteran in the Korean War; member of Schriever Baptist Church

 

August 14, 2006

Allen Joseph Hebert

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgia Fournier Hebert; two sons, Kenney Hebert and wife, Cindy, of Houma, and Keith Hebert and wife, Rosa, of Madisonville; two daughters, Gayle H. Boudreaux and husband, Robby, of Indonesia, and Gwynne H. Brown and husband, Tim, of Willis, Texas; five grandchildren, Kimberly Hebert, Krista Hebert, Jerrie Graves, Gregory Boudreaux and Travis Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mathilde Babin Hebert; two brothers, J.C. Hebert and Warren Hebert; and two sisters, Gladys H. Bowers and Alberta H. Jones
• retired gauger/pumper for the Superior Oil Co. and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, 376 Bomb Group Association and volunteer work for St. Vincent dePaul; an avid fisherman and hunter in South Louisiana and played LSU Band; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margie Virginia Sabler McCorkel

• age 81, a native of Selma, Ala., and a resident of Houma, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Cleveland "Tenny" W. McCorkel Jr. and wife, Susan, Calvin "PeeWee" McCorkel and wife, Farol, and James "Bit" McCorkel of Houma; three daughters, Margie "Cookie" McCorkel, Ann Trotter and husband, Cody F., and Maggie Galliano and husband, Randy, of Houma; one brother, the Rev. Sammy Stabler of Centre, Ala.; 10 grandchildren, Corkey, Cody W., Candy, Casey, Chad, Clint "Coco", Matthew, Melanie, Meagan and Randy II; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Wesley McCorkel Sr.; her parents, William Madison Stabler and Annie Liza McKenzie Stabler; one brother, Riley Stabler; and two sisters, Leola Williams and Gertrude Ikner
• medical assistant - scrub nurse and a homemaker; had a green thumb and loved her rose bushes; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cal J. Neal

• age 27, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Montegut Fire Station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Sandra Verdin; his parents, Lawrence Jr. and Jacquline Foret Neal; two nieces, Alexis Nicole Neal and Madison Neal; four nephews, Jonathon Neal, Holden Neal, Joshua Neal and Camron Neal; two stepchildren, Kameron and Kobie Verdin; one brother, Joseph Edwin Neal and wife, Jennifer Carpentier Neal; one sister, Marjorie "Lucy" Neal and companion, Terry Leboeuf; and his grandmother, Majorie Boquet Neal
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Neal Sr., and Caliste Foret and Felicie Hebert Foret; and an uncle, Jacob Foret
• loved fishing and was a commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene Punch Orgeron

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Clyde Joseph Orgeron and wife, Gail, of Lockport; two daughters, Laura Mae Boudoin and husband, Alvin, of Raceland and Arline Orgeron Hendrix and husband, Bobby, of Lockport; two sisters, Geraldine Adams of Raceland and Betty Pierce of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Forest Antoine Orgeron; her parents, Jean and Anna Loupe Punch; one daughter, Helen Foret; three brothers, Johnny, Gerard and J.P. Punch; three sisters, Eula Bye, Odette Guidry and Annie LeBlanc; and four grandsons, Robert Hendrix Jr., Phillip and John Boudoin and Patrick Foret
• member of the Ladies Alter Society and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Bessie Frickey Touchard

• age 92, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Gale M. Touchard, Roy F. Touchard and Allen A. Touchard; one daughter, Melowae McKnight; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Touchard; her parents, Edward and Leonel Matherne Frickey; five brothers, Evan, Joseph, Jimmy, Ernest and Tracey Frickey; and three sisters, Lydia Dufrene, Beulah Candies and Blanche Fonseca
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Melva ‘Jean’ Vegas

• age 71, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edway Vegas Sr.; one son, Edway "Ed" Vegas Jr.; one daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" Toups; one sister, Margie Cheramie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felicien and Judith Vinet Duet; and two brothers, Adam and James Duet
• employed by the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters office; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Edwin "To-Tut" Plaisance

• age 87, died July 29 after suffering multiple strokes.
• survived by Nolina Plaisance, wife of 59 years; Jenny Defelise, sister, had brothers; brother Oneil Plaisance, also served in WW II; son, Bobby Plaisance
• owner of the Plaisance Vegetable Farm, spent his days caring for his crops and his family; Plaisance Vegetable Farm has been a family-owned farm for a several generations; he was raised on the farm, as were his children
• discharged from the Army during World War II; served three months in Virginia when he started having back problems; refused back surgery in Virginia, and was discharged; had back surgery in New Orleans and stayed in a half-body cast about three months

 

August 15, 2006

Rayford J. Bourgeois

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Papa Bourgeois; one son, Bruce Bourgeois and wife, Catherine; one brother, Calvin Bourgeois; and two grandchildren, Brad Bourgeois and Jessica Christie Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Bourgeois and Edna Stevens Bourgeois; and one sister, Beverly LeBlanc
• retired from the U.S. Post Office, a member of the VFW and a World War II veteran; an avid hunter and fisherman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ke’Iona Boutain

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006.
• graveside service was held today at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by her parents, Shavaneeka Coleman and Joshua Boutain of Thibodaux; and her grandparents, Angela Washington Guidroz and Wallace Guidroz III of Raceland

Gerald J. Cheramie

• age 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• funeral mass was held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Gaspard Cheramie; one son, Mark A. Cheramie; one daughter, Cheryl A. Cheramie; and two grandchildren, Julie Diaz and Jakie Diaz
• preceded in death by his parents, Henri and Armina Ledet Cheramie
• family oriented man who enjoyed his wife, children and grandchildren; employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board and was a barber and trawl board builder; enjoyed hunting and fishing; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Paul J. Degruise Sr.

• age 86, a native of St. Charles and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 65 years, Miriam Dupre Degruise; five sons, Paul Degruise Jr. and wife, Maybelle, Floyd Degruise and wife, Della, Leroy Degruise and wife, Patricia "Pat", Ronnie Degruise and wife, Kathleen, and Troy Scott and wife, Terry; one daughter, Patsy Benoit and husband, R.J.; five brothers, Hendrick, Hilton, Lindsley, Milford and Fulton Degruise; three sisters, Elsie Traigle, Mary Ann Bourg and Dorothy Bouquet; 13 grandchildren, Cindy Degruise Mistretta, Todd, Trent, Trevor, Heath, Jared and Monty Degruise, Cherie Benoit Schoppa, Brian Benoit, Taylor, Grant and Ally Degruise; 15 great-grandchildren, Jason and Nicole Matherne; Sara, Katie and Virginia Mistretta, Morgan, Kane, Owen, Erin, Haley and Abigail Degruise, Emma Schoppa, and Dustin, Tyler and Madison Degruise; and one great-great-grandchild, Ethan Paul Matherne
• preceded in death by his parents, Aurelie and Marie Ledet Degruise; and one sister, Thelma Thibodeaux; retired and was a member of the senior citizens and Holy Name Society; enjoyed gardening and spoiling his grandchildren; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Ann George

• age 63, a native of Smithridge and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Tevin George and wife, Vanessa, of Bossier City, Albert George and wife, Virgie, of Baton Rouge and Gregory George of Smithridge; two brothers, Frank Smith of Houma and Dwight Smith of Smithridge; one sister, Maude Smith of Houma; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eula Mae Smith and Frank Smith; and her grandparents, Simon Jackson and Maude Clark
• singer; member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Ruby Rhine Jordan

• age 82, a native of Polkville, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m., Monday Aug. 14, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Miss.; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Lakewood South Cemetery in Jackson, Miss.
• survived by one daughter, Laura J. Collins and husband, Alan R. Collins, of Houma; one grandchild, Holly C. Burguieres and husband, Chapman Burguieres III; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Jordan; her parents, Calvin E. Rhine and Mathilda Turner Rhine; four brothers, Mel Rhine, Roy Rhine, Rex Rhine and Noble Rhine; one half-brother, Lawrence Perry; one sister, Hazel Rhine; and one half-sister, Laura Perry
• retired hearing administrator for Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and was very active in her church, Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church in Pearl, Miss.; member of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Neva ‘Nicket’ Cheramie Melancon

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Leeville, died at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Tilman "Ted" Melancon, Timothy Melancon and Terral Joseph Melancon; one sister, Eva Cheramie Cheramie; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Tilman Joseph Melancon; her parents, Oleus Joseph and Ezar Callais Cheramie; and one brother, Oleus "Bobby" Cheramie
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Jean Edward Naquin

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Jean Charles Naquin of Houma; one daughter, Angie Naquin of Bourg; and one sister, Lou Mars of Pointe-aux-Chenes
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Naquin and Ella Naquin; one brother, Keith Naquin; and one sister, Christine Naquin
• deckhand with Larry Griffin Towing Co.

Leodie Ordoyne

• age 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• funeral services were held Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Morris Ordoyne; four sisters, Nerlie Legendre, Violet Bilello, Toudell "Dee" Tabor and Shirley Oncale; two godchildren, Linda Morvant and Jeffrey Oncale; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Ordoyne and Angela Tabor Ordoyne; three brothers, Junis Ordoyne, Paul "Grib" Ordoyne and Jessie Ordoyne Sr.; one sister, Alma O. Ordoyne; and one nephew, Russel Ordoyne
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Irene Punch Orgeron

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Clyde Joseph Orgeron and wife, Gail, of Lockport; two daughters, Laura Mae Boudoin and husband, Alvin, of Raceland and Arline Orgeron Hendrix and husband, Bobby, of Lockport; two sisters, Geraldine Adams of Raceland and Betty Pierce of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Forest Antoine Orgeron; her parents, Jean and Anna Loupe Punch; one daughter, Helen Foret; three brothers, Johnny, Gerard and J.P. Punch; three sisters, Eula Bye, Odette Guidry and Annie LeBlanc; and four grandsons, Robert Hendrix Jr., Phillip and John Boudoin and Patrick Foret
• member of the Ladies Alter Society and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
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Cassandra Marie Poindexter

• age 36, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Patrick Payne of Larose; her parents, Curtis Poindexter Sr. and Louise Poindexter of Raceland; two sons, Terrance Poindexter of Galliano and Warren M. Poindexter of Larose; one daughter, Jamie J. Poindexter of Larose; three brothers, Curtis Poindexter Jr. and Keith Poindexter of Raceland and Otis Poindexter of Gray; and two sisters, Bridget Poindexter of Houma and Angela Poindexter of Lockport
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Frederick and Viola Hampton and Lula Poindexter
• member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church

 

August 16, 2006

Virgie Lee Barlow Alexander

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Pensacola, Fla., died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Lorraine Lee Baroco and husband, Paul T. Baroco, M.D., and Linda Lee Reinauer and husband, Joe Reinauer, all of Pensacola; six grandchildren, Catherine Baroco Landry and husband, Rob, of Hoboken, N.J., Angela Baroco, Tom Baroco and wife, Dominique, and Cindy Baroco, all of Pensacola, Lee Reinauer Thrash and husband, Shawn, of Marietta, Ga., and Jill Reinauer Frank and husband, Kevin, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and four great-grandchildren, Maria, Joey and Paul Baroco and Alex Thrash
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lee J. Alexander; her parents, Lewis Malcom and Nora Basset Barlow; one sister, Louise Barlow Charitat; and one brother, Lloyd Lewis Barlow
• an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Pensacola
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Harold Breaux

• age 68, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Cut Off and Bridge City and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Beverly St. Pierre and Cindy Breaux; and two brothers, Daniel LeBlanc and Chester Breaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Constance Breaux
• veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was Catholic

Doris Camp Combs

• age 82, a native of Springhill and resident of Gray, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Kenneth Allen Combs; four sons, David M. Boquet and wife, Anna, Clarence "Chip" Dusenberry and wife, Donna, Tommy Dusenberry and wife, Sheila, and Kenneth Dusenberry and wife, Peggy; two daughters, Bonnie Kellogg and husband, David, and Bobby Ann Trahan and husband, Richard; two brothers, George Camp and Malcolm Camp; two sisters, Mary Lou Whitney and Jean Falgout; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husbands, Clifford David Boquet and Clarence Anthony Dusenberry; her parents, Joe Malcolm Camp and Velma Parker Plemons; and one brother, Joe Camp
• homemaker and was Baptist
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Rev. Alphonse Haston Sr.

• age 72, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Pleasant New Missionary Baptist Church; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Bernice Thomas Haston; three sons, Bishop John Haston and wife, Anita, Alphonse Haston Jr. and wife, Leslie, of Houma and Shaddrick Haston and wife, Jacqueline, of Orlando, Fla.; six daughters, Sharon H. Powe and husband, Jesse, Minister Brenda H. Ely and husband, Carvin, Barbara H. Payne and husband, the Rev. John, of Mobile, Jeannie H. Armstrong and husband, George, of Burke, Va., Belinda H. Wallis and husband, Garyland, of Houma and Gwendolyn H. Turner and husband, Kim, of New Orleans; two brothers, the Rev. Haston and wife, Debra, of Mobile and Marion Haston and wife, Ruth, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Johnson of Oklahoma City and Charles Walters Jr. of Mobile; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeannie Haston; three brothers, Cornelius, Bryant Oliver and Leroy Haston; and four sisters, Victoria Williams, Minnie Lee Abrams and Ollie and Eula Haston
• U.S. Army and Air Force veteran and a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church
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Dolores G. Kern

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and lifelong resident of Metairie, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; mass Thursday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in Calvary Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Gail Castrillo and husband, Luis, of New Orleans, Jane Fenasci and husband, George, of Metairie, and Gwendolyn Gros of Lafayette; one son, Octave "Jay" Gros of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Shawn Castrillo, Kim Moreau, Thomas Mouton, Michael Gros, Christopher Gros, Octave Joseph Gros IV, Amanda Fenasci and Allie Fenasci; two great-grandchildren, Conner Castrillo and Sarah Castrillo; five sisters, Grace Nolan, Kate Prejeant, Dolly Mae Morell, Mary Helen Smith and Evelyn LaRay; and three brothers, Samuel Gonzales, Ray Gonzales and Calvin Gonzales
• preceded in death by her husband, George M. Kern III; her parents, Samuel and Winnie McCarthy Gonzales; and two brothers, Warren Gonzales and LeRoy Gonzales
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Barry Joseph Pitre Sr.

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Oklahoma City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006
• memorial service today at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his wife, Lois Pitre of Oklahoma; his mother, Victoria G. Champagne of Houma; two sons, Barry J. Pitre Jr. of California and Breck M. Pitre and wife, Luz, of Florida; one daughter, Shawn P. Carlos of Houma; two brothers, Bruce Joseph Pitre Jr. and wife, Joy Landry Pitre, and Dana Stephen Pitre and wife, Cheryl Hebert Pitre, all of Houma; six grandchildren, Jessica Pitre, Anya Pitre, Alexander Pitre, Alyse Green, Cheyenne Pitre and Brandon Pitre; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Joseph Pitre Sr.; his stepfather, Russell Champagne; one son-in-law, Dana Joseph Carlos; and his grandparents, Elie and Julienne Pitre and Mitch and Eugenie Gautreaux
• retired truck driver and was a U.S. Army veteran; enjoyed his family, target shooting and his cat, Squeaky; Catholic
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August 17, 2006

Rusty Paul Adams

• age 24, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Paul and Virginia Matherne Adams; three brothers, Nolan Schouest, Whitney Schouest and Taylor Adams; and two sisters, Paula Wells and Salli Naccio
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Nolton Paul Adams and Agnes Rogers Adams, Louis Matherne Sr. and Manilla Cheramie Matherne; and one sister, Nicole Adams
• deckhand with Cenac Towing Offshore Division

Virgie Lee Barlow Alexander

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Pensacola, Fla., died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Lorraine Lee Baroco and husband, Paul T. Baroco, M.D., and Linda Lee Reinauer and husband, Joe Reinauer, all of Pensacola; six grandchildren, Catherine Baroco Landry and husband, Rob, of Hoboken, N.J., Angela Baroco, Tom Baroco and wife, Dominique, and Cindy Baroco, all of Pensacola, Lee Reinauer Thrash and husband, Shawn, of Marietta, Ga., and Jill Reinauer Frank and husband, Kevin, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and four great-grandchildren, Maria, Joey and Paul Baroco and Alex Thrash
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lee J. Alexander; her parents, Lewis Malcom and Nora Basset Barlow; one sister, Louise Barlow Charitat; and one brother, Lloyd Lewis Barlow
• active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Pensacola
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Rev. Alphonse Haston Sr.

• age 72, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006
• visitation today at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Bernice Thomas Haston; three sons, Bishop John Haston and wife, Anita, Alphonse Haston Jr. and devoted friend, Leslie, of Houma and Shaddrick Haston and wife, Jacqueline, of Orlando, Fla.; six daughters, Sharon H. Powe and husband, Jesse, Minister Brenda H. Ely and husband, Carvin, Barbara H. Payne and husband, the Rev. John, of Mobile, Jeannie H. Armstrong and husband, George, of Burke, Va., Belinda H. Wallis and husband, Garyland, of Houma and Gwendolyn H. Turner and husband, Kim, of New Orleans; three brothers, the Rev. Horace Haston and wife, Debra, of Mobile, the Rev. David Haston and wife, Rosalee, of Mobile and Marion Haston and wife, Ruth, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Johnson of Oklahoma City and Charles Walters Jr. of Mobile; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeannie Haston; three brothers, Cornelius, Bryant Oliver and Leroy Haston; and four sisters, Victoria Williams, Minnie Lee Abrams and Ollie and Eula Haston
• U.S. Army and Air Force veteran and a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church
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Helen Leonard Henry

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:43 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Minus Henry, Herman Henry, Melvin Henry and Robert Henry; five daughters, Yvonne White, Evelyn Ellender, Verna Carlos, Helene Mahaffey and Bonnie Davis; one sister, Dorothy Domangue; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Levi John Henry; her parents, Antoine Leonard and Bridget Pontiff Leonard; one daughter, Darlene Henry; five brothers, William, Harris, Charles, Adam and Francis Leonard; five sisters, Ruth Bourg, Genevieve LeBoeuf, Josephine LeBlanc, Eve Leonard and Bertha Leonard; one grandchild, Marlene White; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Lapeyrouse and Hallie Domangue; and two step-great-grandchildren, Mathew Norman and James M. Pierron
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Barbara George

• passed away Aug. 10 in the company of family in Bossier City
• Wednesday, on what would have been George’s 64th birthday, the family gathered in Chauvin to celebrate her life with prayer, praise and song
• survived by sons, Tevin and Albert George; cousin Linda Eubanks; Vanessa George, daughter-in-law
• married first husband, at 16; her parents, divorced and remarried twice
• grew sick earlier this month from an infection in her lungs; before that she’d been quietly fighting Hepatitis C, a liver disease, for more than 10 years; George’s music career started early in life, when she began writing songs at 16 and singing in church at 17, said Gary Theroux, a music historian and former music editor for Reader’s Digest
• millions of people knew her for her music in the 1960s; grew up in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, where she met R&B legend Jessie Hill; in the summer of 1961, Hill helped George record her songs by introducing her to Harold Battiste, who had just set up the All For One record label
• at 19, George’s song "I Know (You Don’t Love No More)" sat at the number one spot on Billboard magazine’s R&B chart for four straight weeks in 1962, the artist she knocked out of the top spot was Ray Charles; also saw her song climb to number three on Billboard’s pop chart that year
• became influenced by drugs and alcohol. In the music business, people took advantage of George and stole money, her family said
• continued to record singles into the late ’70s and early ’80s, recording with the Sue and Hep’ Me labels in New Orleans; nothing ever topped or came close to the success of her first single; after George permanently left the music business, she devoted herself to serving God; from that point on, George mostly sang and listened to gospel music; in 1996, rededicated her life to God; devoted member of Mt. Calvary Baptist; attended every church event
• after living between Terrebonne Parish and New Orleans, finally planted her roots more than 10 years ago in Chauvin, living by herself; she did sing again, but it was mostly at her church, Mt. Calvary Baptist, or in her home around family
• worked with in New Orleans and beyond: Fats Domino, Ernie K-Doe, Jessie Hill, Irma Thomas, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle; very close with Ernie K-Doe, babysitting his kids; sang "I Know" at K-Doe’s funeral in 2001, the last time George sang a secular song in public

Rondlu Jamon Johnson

• age 26, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three children, Raneshia and Chimya Jackson Johnson and Rondlu Jackson Jr. of Houma; his father, James Gene Johnson of Gibson; two sisters, Vanessa Knight and husband, Dedric, of Houma and Pamela Hanzy and husband, Andrew Jackson, of Oakland, Calif.; and two brothers, Steve Johnson and wife, Martha Watson, of Houma, and Sheldon DeRoche of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Jinnie Bea Givens; and his grandparents, Flossie Mae Givens, Margie N. Givens, James Givens Sr., Agnes S. Johnson and Shelby Johnson Sr.
• rigger at Chet Morrison

Jerrel Douglas ‘Bud’ LaCoste

• age 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Gibson Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Lou Hile LaCoste; one son, Ronald LaCoste Sr. and wife, Bernadine; one stepson, Jerry Simpson and wife, Cookie; five daughters, Elizabeth Tabor and husband, Brian, Trudy LaCoste and companion, Leslie Howard, Tammy LaCoste and companion, Bobbie Marceaux, Michelle Stansbury and husband, Wayne, and Angela Samanie and husband, Ricky; one stepdaughter, Linda Sue Johnson and husband, Herschel; two sisters, Norma Lee Hotard and husband, James, and Mazel Loupe; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Azelia Adams LaCoste; one son, Alcis "Buddy Reaux" LaCoste; and one great-granddaughter, Kahley Billiot
• worked as a boat captain, fitter and commercial fisherman; member of Gibson Baptist Church

Janet Kerne Lapeyre

• age 70, died at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Metairie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery

Roland ‘Fudge’ Livas Jr.

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at New St. Paul Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Richard, David, Mark and Link Livas of Houma and Gregory Johnson of Raceland; three daughters, Glenda Bateast, Andrea and Lisa Livas of Houma; five brothers, Junius Livas, Min Leonard Livas, Milton Livas, Leonard and Kerry Williams of Houma; three sisters, Lucy Livas Miller, Irene Livas Thomas and Patricia Williams of Houma; 30 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Shepard Livas; his parents, Julia Navarre Livas and the Rev. Roland Livas; one son, Phillip Lee Livas; one brother, Isaiah Livas; one sister, Elaine Livas; and his grandparents, Frank Navarre and Lucy Thornsberry Navarre and Ben and Maggie Rainey Livas
• mechanic

Alice Angelette St. Pierre

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at Canon Hospice in New Orleans at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sisters, Angelina Poche of Larose, Antoinette "Toni" St. Pierre of Golden Meadow, Aline "Lynn" Williams of New Orleans and Audrey Becnel of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kish St. Pierre Doucet and husband, Allen Joseph Doucet; and six brothers, Joseph Angelo of Lockport, Anthony "Tommy" of Metairie, Clarence "Ching" of Jacksonville, Ala., Ernest "Butch" of Cut Off, Gerard "Gee Gee" of Camden, Ala., and Daniel "Pete" Angelette of Galliano
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwis Marcel St. Pierre; her parents, Angelo Lucien and Angelina Griffin Angelette; two brothers, Aubrey Angelette and Claude Angelette; and one sister, Gertie Angelette
• homemaker and enjoyed crocheting; Catholic
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Jim Soignet

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Chiasson Soignet; four sons, James, Joseph, John and Thomas Soignet; one daughter-in-law, Mary Vice Soignet; one brother, Lester Soignet; four sisters, Yvonne Soignet, Grace Soignet, Patricia Soignet and Joyce Chauvin Soignet; and five grandchildren, Lauren, Cydney, Andrew, Isabel and Ethan Soignet
• preceded in death by his parents, Theard and Eugenie Bernard Soignet; one son, Gerard Soignet; and one brother, Russell Soignet
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Alfred ‘A. J.’ Tardiff

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Pierre Part, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mabel Leonard Tardiff; one son, Ricky P. Tardiff and wife, Melissa Ables Tardiff; one daughter, Janet T. Landry; one brother, Gerald Tardiff; four step-children, Elnora Blanchard and husband, Michael, Hanson Leonard and friend, Wanda Altazan, Gleeda Zeringue and husband, Ray, and Darla Blanchard and husband, Lonnie; two sisters, Louise Papa and Evelyn Bourgeois; four grandchildren, Katie Tardiff, Laurie Tardiff, Brad Tardiff and wife, Ashley, and Ricky Tardiff Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Landon Tardiff, Carter Tardiff and Haze Heldenbrand; nine step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Nora H. Tardiff; one grandchild, Stephanie Tardiff; and one sister, Joyce Schwab
• member of the VFW and American Legion in Thibodaux and Labadieville respectively; enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing and traveling
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August 18, 2006

Beverly Ann Brown Bonvillain

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Monday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Joseph Bonvillain Sr.; her mother, Victoria Matthews Brown; three sons, Paul Bonvillain Jr.; Patrick Bonvillain and wife, Stephanie, and Timothy Bonvillain and wife, Anita, all of Houma; six daughters, Paula B. Dunmiles and husband, Alvenes, Carla B. Johnson and husband, Warren, Angie B. Garner and husband, Ronald, Michelle B. Arceneaux and husband, Lawrence, Jaqueline B. Spencer and husband, Timothy, and Sarmona B. Miller and husband, Roy, all of Houma; two brothers, Terry Brown and wife, Audrey, of Raceland, and Anthony Brown and wife, Augustine, of Sorento; three sisters, Rose Smith and husband, Martin, Patricia Payne and husband, Frederick, and Lannie Ostean and husband, Tyrone, all of Houma; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Willis Brown Sr.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Emma "Susie" and Willie Bonvillain Sr.; three brothers-in-law, Albert, Earl Bonvillain and Chester Nixon; four sisters-in-law, Leola B. Torrey, Ora Mae B. Norman, Joyce LeBouef and Florence B. Williams; two brothers, Charles Brown Sr. and Willis Brown Jr.; one sister, Jacqueline B. Bonvillain; and her grandparents, James Matthews, Hattie Winslow Matthews and Mary B. Matthews
• longtime employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and Leonard Chabert Medical Center in the dietary department; member of the church choir and Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Jareonte Davis

• age 2 months, died in an automobile wreck in Napol