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Obituaries October, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 November 2006

October 1, 2006

Verlin Julia DeHart Authement

• age 70, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 4:25 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Carletta Dunne and husband, Dennis, Suzette DeHart and husband, Michael, Sebrina Scurlock and husband, Joe, of Dulac, and Katrina Fornof and husband, Rhett, of Park City, Utah; three brothers, Wilber DeHart, Desire "ZZ" DeHart of Bayou Dularge and Herman "Butsie" DeHart Jr. of Coteau; one sister, Evelyn D. Domangue of Houma; six grandchildren, Gypsy Marie DeHart Thompson and husband, Timmy, Brett Michael Dunne and wife, Nicole Olivier Dunne, Dakota Joseph Scurlock, Devyn Joseph Fornof, Parker William Fornof and Tayler Anne Fornof; six great-grandchildren, Jace William Dunne, Ashley Elizabeth Dunne, Sadie Kathryn Thompson, Haley Julia Thompson, Courtney Lynn Dunne and Kylie Michelle Dunne
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Joseph Authement Jr.; her parents, Herman DeHart Sr. and Maggie Lovell DeHart; one son, Alphonse Joseph Authement III; four brothers, Raymond, Willis, Irvin and Freeman DeHart; and two sisters, Adeline D. DeHart and Merline D. Scott
• retired co-owner of Gulf Breeze Seafood Company Inc., a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a past member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians; hobbies included needlework, crafting, crocheting, traveling and gardening; especially loved to play Bingo and take an occasional trip to the casino; donated her time to church and its fairs; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pearl Marie Boudreaux Boudreaux

• age 85, a native of Ashland and resident of Montegut, died at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006
• mass was held Friday, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Terry Boudreaux and wife, Daisy, of Montegut, and Lanny Boudreaux and wife, Dona, of Little Caillou; one daughter, Carolyn Boudreaux of Montegut; two brothers, Aubrey Boudreaux of Bayou DuLarge and Carroll Boudreaux of Biloxi, Miss.; one sister, Bonnie Champagne and husband, Willard, of Chauvin; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Durey Boudreaux; her parents, Sidney Boudreaux and Eve Bellisle Boudreaux; two sons, Chris Boudreaux and Robbie Boudreaux; and two brothers, Floyd Boudreaux and Johnny Boudreaux
• homemaker and a former bus driver for TARC; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eugis Joseph Callahan

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Jessie, Ronald, David and Tim Callahan; three sisters, Patsy Callahan, Diana Bergeron, Patty Dominique; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gladys Pellegrin Callahan
• employed by Johnny’s Propeller Shop and played the violin in the South Louisiana Community Orchestra

David Lee ‘Curly’ Curtis

• age 57, a native of Jackson, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Howington Curtis; one daughter, Lisa Curtis Sanders; three grandchildren, Mirykle Shelley Curtis, Ariella Rose Sanders and Alexianni Lei Sanders; one sister; and two brothers
• preceded in death by his father, Allen Lamar Curtis; his mother, Rosie Vice Curtis; and one brother
• experienced ill health at an early age and at 14 years old he became a patient of St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.; until his death, he was the oldest surviving patient of that hospital
• became a salesman for Midland Rick Insurance of Louisiana and Mississippi; previous owner of Carlea’s Catfish Shack and Curly’s Lounge; an avid golfer, fisherman and camper and a staunch LSU fan with a remarkable sense of humor
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris ‘Margarite’ Domangue Falterman

• age 88, a native of Terre-bonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Dennis Falterman Jr. and wife, Velvet, of Lafayette, Mike Falterman and wife, Jean, of Raceland, Mark Falterman and wife, Marion, of Rayne, and David Falterman and wife, Lana, of Sunset; one daughter, Doris Falterman Hello and husband, Paul, of Gray; two sisters, Dorothy Picou of Chauvin and Sedonia LeBlanc of Gibson; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis A. Falterman Sr.; her parents, Albert Domangue and Bernice Picou Domangue; one son, Timonthy Joseph Falterman; and one brother, Jeffery Domangue
• homemaker; devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarence J. Foret Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived his wife, Jenelle D. Foret; three sons, George, Clarence Jr. and Neil Foret; two sisters, Irene C. Grabert and Lolitta C. Champagne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva Knight Foret; one son, Wayne Foret; three brothers, Nolan Chaisson, Ira Chaisson and Ignace Foret; and seven sisters, Cecilia F. Breaux, Philoman F. Champagne, Edolia F. Champagne, Georgiana F. Waguespack, Valerie F. Babin, Virginia C. Fortmayer and Genevieve C. Dufrene
• volunteer firefighter for the Raceland Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church

Jerry Pat Hughes

• age 70, a Hughes Springs, Texas, native and Houma resident, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home; graveside service held Wednesday at Hughes Springs Cemetery
• survived by his wife, JoAnn Cole Hughes of Houma; his mother, Annie Foster Hughes of Hughes Springs, Texas; one son, Jay Hughes and wife, Cris, of The Woodlands, Texas, and Oxford, Miss.; two daughters, Kym Hughes and partner, Kelly Allen, of Dallas, Lauralyn Hughes Welch and husband, Rene "Luc" of Mount Pleasant, Ga.; one sister, Harriette Hughes O’Dell of Keennedale, Texas; two grandchildren; and his faithful dog, Bear
• preceded in death by his father, Howell Preston Hughes
• retired wireline operator with Cameco, where he worked for 40 years; U.S. Navy veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home Inc.

Ethel Blanchard Kertz

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans and Metairie for the past 60 years, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie; mass at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Edward C. Kertz; one son, Glen Paul Kertz; one daughter-in-law, Margaret McIntosh Kertz; three grandchildren, Steven Edward Kertz, Nicole Marie Kertz and Samantha Ann Kertz; and many nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Leoncia Hebert and Andrew Blanchard; two brothers, Earl Blanchard, Nolan Blanchard Sr.; and one sister, Ester Mae B. Gros
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Joyce Comardelle Mecum

• age 70, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:31 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Stan Mecum; one son, Steven Mecum; one daughter, Sharon Cortez; one brother, Earl Comardelle; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents Camille and Corinne Dufrene Comardelle; three brothers, Roger, Evi and Clifton Comardelle; and one sister, Mae Comardelle
• retired nurse from St. Charles Parish Hospital and a member of the Des Allemands Mennonite Church

Edwin J. ‘Buster’ Sonnier Sr.

• age 97, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Velma Daigle Sonier; one son, Edwin "Deanie" J Sonier Jr. and wife, Carolyn; one sister, Beverly Baudoin; two grandchildren, Brad M. Sonier and wife, Shantel, and Robert J. Sonier; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Nicholas Sonier
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovince and Edna Gaudet Sonier; two brothers, Sidney and Jeweth Sonier; and two sisters, Galathea Sonier and Charlotte Sonier Conner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clark Allen Thibodaux

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:02 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• private funeral service
• survived by his mother, Yvonne LeCompte Thiobdaux of Houma; two brothers, Robert "Thib" Thibodaux and wife, Anita, of Houma, and Donald Thibodaux and wife, Melanie, of Pochatoula; three sisters, Pam Gautreaux and husband, Michael, of Theriot, Janet "Angel" Babin and husband, Mark, of Thibodaux, and Eileen "Lou" Pontiff of Houma; six nieces, Julie Scott, Katie Thiobdaux, Kensey Thibodaux, Jasmine Holt, Emma Babin and Robin Holt; and five nephews, Brandon Babin, Brad Babin, Benjamin Pontiff, Christopher Pontiff and Chandler Scott
• preceded in death by his father, Harold Thibodaux
• professional chef with Sea Horse Marine
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 2, 2006

Willard’Bo Bo’ Arnold Sr.

• age 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia Arnold and Sandra Tyler; four sons, George, Earl, Eddie and Philmon Arnold; one brother, Clifton Arnold; 32 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Florida Arnold; and two sons, Leon and Willard Arnold Jr.

Phyllis Riordan Dupre

• age 75, a native of Ireland and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Parish Hall; memorial service Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• survived by one son, Kevin Davis of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kasmin Bergman of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Craig Davis and Jennifer D. Rodrigue; and two great-grandchildren, Emeline T. Rodrigue and Benjamin Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard Davis; her second husband, Joseph Dupre; and her parents, James and Katherine Riordan
• retired court reporter with Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish and the City of Thibodaux; member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Adams Fambrough

• age 84, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Tuesday at the church, with private burial at a later date
• survived by two sons, Keith Fambrough and wife, Pam, and Kevin Fambrough and wife, Robin; one daughter, Kathryn Fambrough; one brother, Ernest Adams; one sister, Una Mae Arceneaux; and three grandchidren, Mack Fambrough and wife, Selena, Nick Fambrough and Megan Fambrough
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. Fambrough; her parents, Clebert and Irene Bergeron Adams; one daughter, Karen Fambrough; four brothers, Clemile, Irvin, Clifford and Leroy Adams; and five sisters, Selina Fournier, Julia Adams, Lucille Foshee, Ledora Grabert and Leola Ferguson
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rosa ‘Mrs. Bean’ Morgan Washington Johnson

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to service time Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero and Albert Washington of New Iberia; three daughters, Beulah Sims and Roszaina Johnson of Thibodaux and Linda Johnson of New Iberia; one sister, Lucille Singleton of Thibodaux; sister-in-law, Mary Gail Bryant of Thibodaux; brother-in-law, Herman Johnson of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Johnson Sr.; her parents, Dennis and Maggie Van Buren Morgan; two sons, Dennis Washington and Royal Johnson; three daughters, Magdalene Johnson, Jeanette J. Streams and Carrie Johnson; one brother, Edward Morgan Sr.; and one sister, Louise King
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the usher board and was also a member of the Rainbow Club and the Traveling Ladies Club

Murray Adam Plessala

• age 74, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Vista, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Imogene Cook Plessala; one daughter, Sharon Rhoades of Jeanerette; one son, Craig J. Plessala of Morgan City; and one brother, Carl Joseph Plessala of Houma
• preceded in death by one son; one grandchild; his parents; and one sister

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Trosclair Prejean

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Delton Prejean; four sons, Timothy, Mark, Ricky and Matt Prejean; two daughters, Darlene Caldarera and Marlene Bourgeois; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George Trosclair and Jeanne Soignet Trosclair; one son, Delton "Sonny" Prejean Jr.; five brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl, Larry and Ray Trosclair; and three sisters, Myrtle St. Marie, Shirley Baye and Theresa Fonseca

Juanita Plaisance Savoie

• age 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 3:28 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Larry Savoie Sr.; one son, Larry Savoie Jr.; one daughter, Debra Savoie; two brothers, Lander and Norris Plaisance; one sister, Eula Terrebonne; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hecton Plaisance and Beatrice Guidry Plaisance
• member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

Karl Heinz Wolfertz Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Robichaux Wolfertz; his mother, Connie LeBeouf Boudreaux; two sons, Kurt Wolfertz and wife, Angel, and Erick Wolfertz and wife, Denise; two daughters, Wendy W. Harrington and Nicole "Nikki" Medine and husband, Shane; one brother, Kurt Kanetsky; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Karl H. Wolfertz Sr.
• retired from Unical after 35 years and was a part-time employee for North American Fabricators; U.S. Army veteran and was Catholic

 

October 3, 2006

James Henry ‘Jimmy’ Doiron Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by six sons, James Doiron Jr. and wife, Wendy Thibodeaux, Thomas Doiron, Daniel Doiron and wife, Trudy Samanie, Kermit Doiron and wife, Kathy Portier Doiron, Byron Doiron and wife, Mary Pertuit Katz of Houma and William Doiron of Corpus Christi, Texas; four daughters, Jennifer Doiron of New Orleans, Frances Doiron Lutgring and husband, Ed. Jr., of New Iberia, Natalie Doiron Lalande and husband, Perry, of Lake Charles and Jill Doiron Bonvillain and husband, Randy, of Houma; one sister, Margaret Doiron Larke; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gloria and Lewis Miller of Chalmette; 15 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Detiveaux Doiron; his parents, Clay Ellis Doiron and Frances Fabregas Doiron and Aunt Rosa Fabregas; one son, Jude Doiron; two brothers, Clayton Doiron and Frank Doiron; and four sisters, Mae Frances Doiron Babin, Dorothy Doiron Scurto, Juanita Doiron Landry and Rhea Doiron Boudreaux
• retired and owner of Fabregas Music Store and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Tech Sergeant in the 30th Infantry Division Band; member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, past member of Houma Terrebonne Community Band and Stage Band and bandleader of Jimmy and the Melody Weavers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Linus ‘Shorty’ Dupre

• age 81, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Galliano, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Eymard Dupre; one son, Tony Dupre; two daughters, Janell D. Petty and Karen D. Pitre; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Dupre and Ida Dupre Naquin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Clarence J. Foret Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jenelle D. Foret; three sons, George, Clarence Jr. and Neil Foret; two sisters, Irene C. Grabert and Lolitta C. Champagne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva Knight Foret; one son, Wayne Foret; three brothers, Nolan Chaisson, Ira Chaisson and Ignace Foret; and seven sisters, Cecilia F. Breaux, Philoman F. Champagne, Edolia F. Champagne, Georgiana F. Waguespack, Valerie F. Babin, Virginia C. Fortmayer and Genevieve C. Dufrene
• retired from Raceland Volunteer Fire Department and was active in St. Charles Recreation District, treasurer of Raceland Lions Club and a member of Grand Marshall Club; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Rosemary Anne Hutchins

• age 78, a native of Tulsa, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Michael L. Hutchins; three grandchildren, Jessica Usey, Jennifer Pecanty and Jeremy Pecanty; and two great-grandchildren, Eric Usey and Raeanne Usey
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard O. Hutchins; her parents, Lyle Beck and Jessica Ballard Beck; and one daughter, JoAnne Pecanty
• Thibodaux Funeral Home
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October 4, 2006

Russell J. Callahan

• age 61, a native of Schriever and resident of Shepherd, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006
• funeral services were held in Shepherd
• survived by his wife, Earline B. Callahan; two daughters, Tracy Broussard and Tammy Richey; two sons, Scott and Anthony and wife, Suzanne; his mother, Lucille Callahan of Schriever; two brothers, Byron Callahan and wife, Robin, and Kerry Callahan and wife, Gail; one sister, Dianne Andras and husband, Gerald; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Guy J. Callahan
• employed with H.B. Zackary of Houston for the past 22 years

Willis Benedict Curole

• age 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Joyce Ann Curole Griffin and husband, Jerry; two sisters, Carrie Curole Guilbeau and Mary Ann Curole Gaspard; two grandchildren, Chantel Bitter and husband, Larry, and Kai Griffin and wife, Amy; and one great-grandchild, Aubrey Bitter
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Sanamo Curole; his parents, Pierre and Emelie Martin Curole; five brothers, Robert, Victor, Varice, David and Edmond Curole; and one sister, Gladys Curole
• enjoyed fishing, gardening, baseball and boxing; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Nadine Usner Wibel Lee

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero for the past 36 years, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday in the chapel of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Thursday in the chapel, with burial in Restlawn Park in Avondale
• survived by one son, Michael D. Wibel; two daughters, Mary Jo W. Tadaro and Jo Ann W. Sears; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie K. Wibel; one son-in-law, Vincent Todaro Jr.; one brother, Daniel Usner; one sister-in-law, Joyce Usner; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends
• preceded in death by her first husband, David O. Wibel; her second husband, Howard A. Lee Sr.; three sons, David T. Wibel, John E. Wibel and Thomas J. Wibel; one daughter, Diane W. Champagne; her parents, Daniel and Aline Scheibe Usner; one brother, Richard Usner; and one sister-in-law, Marilyn Usner
• retired drapery specialist with J.C. Penney Corp. after 25 years of dedicated services
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Thomas A. ‘Sonny’ Santoy Jr.

• age 73, a native of Laredo, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by one son, Thomas A. Santoy; three daughters, Linda A. Latona and husband, Michael, Julietta A. Santoy and Adela Santoy; one brother, John David Santoy and wife, Maria; two sisters, Ida Valdez and Judy Raml and husband, Charles; one sister-in-law, Janet Santoy; one brother-in-law, Paul Johnson; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. Santoy Sr. and Julietta Rubiery Santoy; two brothers, Joe and Hector Santoy; and two sisters, Lamar S. Johnson and Cecilia Grande
• served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; member of the VFW Post No. 5097, the disabled American veterans, American Legion, Korean War veterans Association, Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. and the Veterans Coalition; member of the Elks Lodge, a Spanish interpreter for the Lafourche Parish Court System; patriotic American
• Samart Funeral Home

Jeffery Aysenne

• age 92, a longtime resident of Labadieville, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Percy Aysenne and wife, Sarah, Charles Aysenne and wife, Gail, and Tommie Aysenne Sr. and wife, Sue; one daughter, Mabel Rougeau; one son-in-law, Dr. Edward Richard; one brother, Joseph Aysenne Sr.; two sisters, Dophin A. Landry and Louisiana A. Landry; nine grandchildren, Lisa Aysenne, Denise Rougeau, Angela R. Blanchard, Stacy Richard, Eric Richard, Aimee A. Montero, Marie Aysenne, Tommie Aysenne Jr. and Suzanne Aysenne; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin McDaniel, Cody Toups, Zachary and Ethan Blanchard; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Boudreaux Aysenne; his parents, Eugene and Constance Barrios Aysenne; one daughter, Joyce A. Richard; one son-in-law, Edward Rougeau Jr.; four brothers, Lynn, Estaville, Paul and Alvin Aysenne; two sisters, Essma A. Richard and infant Aysenne; and one grandchild, Dana Rougeau Toups
• retired sugar-cane farmer, an avid gardener and a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

October 5,. 2006

Stacie Renee Champagne

• age 22, a native of Talladega, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by her mother, Rhonda Wheeles; two daughters, Skylar Champagne and Cierra Nettleton; one brother, Marcus Wheeles; her grandparents, Rene and Mary Guidroz; her godmother, Theresa Shugars; one aunt, Shannon Bonvillain and husband, Kenneth; and two cousins, Gavin and Gage Bonvillain
• preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Henry Grogan and Rene Guidroz Sr.; and one great-uncle, Bit Grogan
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Camille Cloutier Sr.

• age 79, a resident of Patterson, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• visitation today at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service Friday at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Boudreaux Cloutier of Patterson; six children, Mary Ann Cloutier of Patterson, Charles C. Cloutier Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Franklin, Patrick H. Cloutier and Gwen Luu of Morgan City, Carol Cloutier Noel and husband, Michael, of The Woodlands, Texas, Judith Cloutier Domangue of Katy, Texas, and Jude A. Cloutier and wife, Monique, of Lafayette; two sisters, Patricia DiMiceli of Amite and Gwen Richard of Covington; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces; and Wallace Lacoste, an employee of more than 60 years
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emily Cloutier; one daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Andrea Dragna; two sisters, Elsie Cloutier and Shirley Blanchard; and two brothers, Clive "Teka" Cloutier and Maurice Errol Cloutier
• after acquiring skills in electrical wiring from Joe Cefalu at age 15, he supervised a team of men who wired dry-docks that were used in Hawaii during World War II; lying about his age, he entered the Marine Corps at age 17 and was eventually sent to the Pacific Theatre late in the war; went on to obtain his pilot’s license through the GI bill and continued flying seaplanes for 52 more years
• pioneer in the offshore marine industry, he owned and operated several local businesses, including CCC Boats, Anti-Pollution Inc. and Triple "C" Marine Salvage, Inc.
• member of the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District from 1958 to 1972; throughout his life, Charlie was always thinking about how to do something better, and he was rewarded with six U.S. patents; most proud of the fact that, did some very difficult jobs during his years in the marine salvage business
• Twin City Funeral Home

James Gale Heathcott

• age 75, a native of Boonville, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Willard "Sonny" Blaine Groom and wife, Denise "Deni," of Houma; two brothers, Ronnie Heathcott and wife, Amanda, of Arlington, Texas, and Royce Heathcott and wife, Nita Fae, of Waller, Texas; three sisters, Maxine H. Pritchard of Winters, Texas, Arlene H. Poland DeForr of Albuquerque, N.M., and Joyce Heathcott of Abilene, Texas; one brother-in-law, Irving DeForr of Albuquerque; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Heathcott of Killeen, Texas, Novine Heathcott of Aspermont, Texas, and Jerre Heathcott of Winters; two grandchildren, James Mickey Groom and wife, Kristi Boudreaux Groom, of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Stephanie Groom Knight of Houma; and three great-grandchildren, Brittany Knight, Trent Knight of Houma and Jacob Groom of Ft. Worth
• preceded in death by his wife, Ada Maxine Beights Heathcott; his parents, Dewey R. Heathcott and Minnie May Mobley Heathcott; three brothers, Arnold Heathcott, Rass Heathcott and Ray Heathcott; and two brothers-in-law, Pat Pritchard Jr. and Lloyd Poland
• retired inland and offshore manager with Dresser Atlas after 33 years of service; member of the American Legion, VFW, the Elks, lifetime member of South Terrebonne Gator Booster Club, member of H.L. Bourgeois Booster Club and a member of Southwest Babe Ruth Booster Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nevada Henderson

• age 98, a native of Mountain Home, Ark., and resident of West Helena, Ark., died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery
• survived by her children, Henry Henderson of Angus Pass, Texas, Bonnie Brown of Carlisle, Ark., Virginia Sapp of Chicago, Donnie and Bill Manning of West Helena, Wilma George of Hazelhurst, Miss., Slick Henderson and Sandy Eschete of Thibodaux, Helen Smith of Stuttpart, Ark., Bobbie and Bob Chianall of Lexa, Ark., Marie and Bill Copeland of Lexa and Mary Henderson of West Helena; one daughter-in-law, Faye Henderson; 38 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 49 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Olien Henderson; one daughter, Louise Henderson; and one son, Rudolph Henderson
• retired from Doughboy

Michael James McIntire Sr.

• age 51, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 21 years, Staci Smith McIntire of Gibson; one son, Michael McIntire Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Mollie McIntire of Gibson; two brothers, Dan McIntire and wife, Jo Ann, of Houston and Carroll McIntire Jr. and wife, Sheila, of Gibson; and two sisters, Judy M. Maclean and husband, Paul, of Houma and Susan M. Claudet and husband, Joseph, of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Carroll McIntire Sr. and Carmen Martinez McIntire
• owner of McIntire Sales and was an avid community leader; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Claude Smith Jr.

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his father, Claude Smith Sr. of Los Angeles; four sons, Claude Smith III, Clarlton Ellis, Trevor Ellis and Marus Celestine; one brother, Dale Smith and wife, Lili, of Los Angeles; and two sisters, Deirde Smith of Las Vegas and Betty Mitchell of Los Angeles
• preceded in death by his mother, Irma Davis Smith; one brother, Kirk Picou; and his grandparents, Lionel Banks, Mable Banks, Claudell Smith and Anita Wallace

Lorrie Hatfield Thibodeaux

• age 53, a native of Monroe and resident of Trinity, Texas, died at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• funeral services held Friday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove, with burial in New Forest Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary "Yen" Thibodeaux Sr.; her mother, Josephine B. Hatfield; one son, Gary Thibodeaux Jr.; three daughters, Toni Thibodeaux, Kathy Pellegrin and Alice Murray; one sister, Lynn Harfield Lindsay; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, James B. Hatfield; and her grandparents, Ellie Preston Burch and Alice Leona Birch

Roy Jean Thibodeaux

• age 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Loraine Hotard Thibodeaux; three daughters, Debra Labouve and husband, Mike, Janet Hebert and husband, Errol, and Stacie Tabor and husband, Corey; two sisters, Anna Lee Dumont and Audrey LeBoeuf; nine grandchildren, Sheri Ledet and husband, Brian, Lori Smith and husband, Derek, Krista Wells, Shaun Labouve, Brandon Hebert and fiancee’, Jennifer Rachel, Heather Hebert, Courtney, Halee and Mark Tabor; and four great-grandchildren, Evan and Emma Ledet, Caroline Wells and Luke Smith
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Thibodeaux and Elise Lapeyrouse Thibodeaux; one son, Ronnie Thibodeaux; and one brother, Claude Thibodeaux
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jeremy Alan Whitney

• age 24, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his father, John Whitney; his mother, Venita Hitt Whitney; his grandparents, Jimmy and Rosie Whitney; and one brother, Hunter Whitney
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Janet Hitt
• served in the U.S. Navy and was a firefighter for the City of Houma; security guard for Terrebonne General Medical Center

 

October 6, 2006

Alida Alida Tyrone David

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edward Marceline David III and wife, Valerie, of Layton, Utah, and William Guedry "Billy" David and wife, Susan, of Houma; seven daughters, Mary Alinda Vaughn and husband, John Sr., of Nicholasville, Ky., Patricia Anne Stuart and husband, Mark, of Aubin, Wash., Brenda Catherine Blanchard and husband, Barry, of Baton Rouge, Carole Camille Jordan of Thibodaux, Diane Dorothy Mandina and husband, Ernest, of Houma, Debra Louise Ramke and husband, Steven, of Prairieville and Marie Blanche Moran and husband, Ricky, of Luling; one brother, Dr. Victor Young Tyrone Jr. and wife, Walta, of Winter Park, Fla.; one sister, Barbara Tyrone Glass and husband, Samuel, of Slidell; 26 grandchildren, John Jr. and James Vaughn, Caryn Benjamin, Meghan and Aaron Cansier, Alex David, David Jordan, Jenny David, Candice Dantin and husband, Ryan, Gregory and Katie Mandina, Steven Jr., Matthew, Jacob and Patrick Ramke, Krista and Lauren Neal, Zachary Moran, Barry Blanchard Jr., and wife, Esparonza, Wendell Bonvillian and wife, Stephanie, Joey Bonvillain, Roxanne and Tammy Mandina, and Melissa and Lynzey Moran; and seven great-grandchildren, John Vaughn III, Paige Dantin, Raquel Blanchard, Mckayla and Gabriellea Mandina and Annastasia and Gabriella Bonvillain
• preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward Marceline David Jr.; her parents, Victor Young Tyrone and Alida Guedry Tyrone; one son, Charles Milton David; and one grandson, Jeffrey Wilson Vaughn
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Canecutters Quilting Club; employed by Chabert Medical Center and Houma Medical Center and volunteered at Terrebonne General Medical Center and Southdown Plantation Museum
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James Gale Heathcott

• age 75, a native of Boonville, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Willard "Sonny" Blaine Groom and wife, Denise "Deni" of Houma; two brothers, Ronnie Heathcott and wife, Amanda, of Arlington, Texas, and Royce Heathcott and wife, Neita, of Waller, Texas; three sisters, Maxine H. Pritchard of Winters, Texas, Arlene H. Poland DeFoor of Albuquerque, N.M., and Joyce Heathcott of Abilene, Texas; one brother-in-law, Irving DeFoor of Albuquerque; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Heathcott of Killeen, Texas, Novine Heathcott of Aspermont, Texas, and Jerre Heathcott of Winters; two grandchildren, James Mickey Groom and wife, Kristi Boudreaux Groom of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Stephanie Groom Knight nd husband, Jody, of Houma; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Knight, Trent Ledet of Houma and Jacob Groom of Ft. Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Ada Maxine Beights Heathcott; his parents, Dewey R. Heathcott and Minnie May Mobley Heathcott; three brothers, Arnold Heathcott, Rass Heathcott and Ray Heathcott; and two brothers-in-law, Pat Pritchard Sr. and Lloyd Poland
• retired inland and offshore manager with Dresser Atlas after 33 years of service; member of the American Legion, VFW, the Elks, lifetime member of South Terrebonne Gator Booster Club, member of H.L. Bourgeois Booster Club and a member of Southwest Babe Ruth Booster Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chase F. ‘Bo’ Leaser

• age 91, a native of Shiner, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006
• graveside service Sunday at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, Miss.
• survived by three sisters, Alfrina Christine James of Markham, Texas, Alice May Danner of Mexia, Texas, and Nora Lee Bucek of Bay City, Texas
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary McAlphin Leaser; his parents, Ruben E. Leaser and Albina Sedlacek Leaser; and one sister, Annie Victoria Zimbro
• hard-working man who anyone could count on anytime; retired from Schlumberger with more than 47 years of dedicated service; served our country in World War II in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rate of Chief Boswain Mate
• active in masonry and its various organizations including the Shriners, Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Consistory; also a member of Unity Lodge F. & A.M. No. 267, where he was also a proud Past Worshipful Master; member of VFW Post No. 4752 and American Legion Post No. 31
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael James McIntire Sr.

• age 51, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 21 years, Staci Smith McIntire of Gibson; one son, Michael McIntire Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Mollie McIntire of Gibson; two brothers, Dan McIntire and wife, Jo Ann, of Houston, and Carroll McIntire Jr. and wife, Sheila, of Gibson; and two sisters, Judy M. Maclean and husband, Paul, of Houma, and Susan M. Claudet and husband, Joseph, of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Carroll McIntire Sr. and Carmen Martinez McIntire
• owner of McIntire Sales and was an avid community leader; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerry L. Price

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Smithridge, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Smithridge; service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Raymond Price Jr., James Price and Phillip Price; one daughter, Brenda Johnson; five brothers, Ervin Porche Sr., Norman Porche and Wesley, Herman and Albert Nixon; five sisters, Delores Holiday, Lois Riley, Betty Lewis, Joyce Williams and Alice Nixon; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Price Sr.; her parents, Amelia Porche and Westley Nixon; her father, Albert Porche; one daughter, Eunice Hart; one granddaughter, Marquina Jasper; and her grandparents, Van and Katie Smith and Wesley and Elizabeth Nixon
• in the grandparent program with Terrebonne Parish
• Community Funeral Home

Heloise Oncale

• age 93, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Clearfield, Utah, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at Clearfield North Stake Center in Clearfield, with burial in Lindquist’s Memorial Park
• survived by her sons and adopted daughter, Raymond and Annie Clement of Louisiana, Barbara Clement of Louisiana, N. Charlie and Barbara R. Clement of Clearfield and Betty Richard of Louisiana; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Anna Toups; her first husband, Norbert Clement; her second husband, Gaston Oncale; and Larry Clement and David Richard

Dorothy L. Lane

• age 88, a native of Decatur, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at Maison DeVille Nursing Home Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Ralph Robinson and Son; graveside service Saturday at Graceland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Dr. Keeth M. Lane of Houma; one brother, E.C. Long of Pine Bluff, Ark.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Erby Marvin and Virgie Thrasher Long; her husband, John K. Lane; one sister, Elsie Young; and one brother, Edward Long
• homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Pine Bluff

Earl James Fletcher

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lou Ethel Fletcher of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Edward Green of Thibodaux; one son, Earl "EJ" Kenny of Thibodaux; one stepson, Michel Howard of Thibodaux; one daughter, Jhonika "Bubbles" Rounds of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Mon’Kneisha Howard of Thibodaux; six sisters, Hesta Carter and husband, Gerald, Darlene Pharagood and Yolanda Pharagood of Thibodaux, Tahanee Parker and husband, Jessie, Rhushanah Yasin and Aqueelah Yasin of Ohio; four brothers, Khalil Yasin of Ohio, Kamal Yasin and Oscar Pharagood of Thibodaux and Curtis Moore of Milwaukee; and his grandmother, Ceola R. Fletcher of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Jay Pharagood
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Marilyn Griffin Dugan

• age 51, a native of Williston, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, John Daniel Dugan; one brother, Larry W. Griffin; and two sisters, Jettie Brooks and Margie Jones
• preceded in death by her husband, John W. Dugan; her parents, Wilbur F. and Doris Idell Griffin; one brother, Harold Griffin; and one sister, Virginia Heartley

 

October 7, 2006

Kaliya Rhianna ‘Ducey’ LeCompte

• age 5, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Kaydi Rae LeCompte; her father, Jamie Anthony Miles; her maternal grandparents, Timothy and Kelly Theriot; her paternal grandparents, Michael Mitchell and Joyce Miles; one brother, Jamie Miles Jr.; niece of Gary "Bubba" LeCompte III, Kade Theriot and Jessie LeCompte; and her maternal great-grandparents, Bonna and Gary LeCompte Sr.
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary James LeCompte Jr.
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Paul Patrick Lee Sr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11:22 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Hebert Lee; six sons, Harold J. Lee and wife, Brenda Reuben, of Milton, Fla., Ronald J. Lee and wife, Nancy Kuryllo, of Mandeville, Paul P. Lee Jr. and wife, Cindy Foret, of Mathews, Charles V. Lee Sr. and wife, Alice Cheramie, of Denham Springs, Percy J. Lee and wife, Vicki Allemand, of Larose, and Henry J. Lee and wife, Nichole Pellegrin of Houma; one daughter, Lillian L. Adams and husband, Karl "Pete" Adams, of Larose; two brothers, Oris Lee and wife, Nancy, of Lafitte and Bobby Lee and wife, Anna, of Erath; two sisters, Dorothy L. Cheramie of Belle Chasse and Lorida L. Pitre of Lafitte; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Lee and Angela Dantin Lee; one daughter, Barbara L. Parker; five brothers, Gillis, John, Evans, Guillaume and Charles Lee; and two sisters, Ennessia L. Terrebonne and Georgette Lee
• retired from Gulf Oil with 38 years of service and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; enjoyed working in his garden, boxing, hunting, messing with his bees and tinkering in his garage; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Earl P. Mount Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Smith Mount; one son, Earl Mount Jr. and wife, Janet; three daughters, Vanessa Kincen and husband, Kevin, Tammy Price and husband, Michael, and Lisa Danos and husband, Roy; two brothers, Anthony Ivy Mount and Elward Paul Mount; one sister, Pearl Mount Thibodeaux; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond W. and Camillia Prosperie Mount; five brothers, Edmond W. Mount Jr., Joseph W. Mount, Henry E. Mount, Edward P. Mount and William "Billy" P. Mount; and two sisters, Virginia M. Jarveaux and Rosalie M. Marlbrough
• retired from Universal Iron Works and was a U.S. Navy veteran; parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

October 7, 2006

Ella Mae Cunningham

• age 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, James Cunningham, Keith Bourgeois and Charles "Possy" Cunningham; three daughters, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris and Tammy Trahan; two sisters, Stella Mae Orgeron and Judy Ann Bourgeois; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Paul Sr. and Stella Chaisson Bourgeois; one son, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham; one daughter, Charlene Rogers; one brother, Henry Bourgeois Jr.; and one sister, Alice Mae Folse
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Frank Antoine Eymard

• age 90, a resident of Marrero, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park
• survived by his wife of 74 years, Anorine Danos Eymard; two daughters, Ann Cockrell and Maria Dugas; one son-in-law, Michael Dugas Sr.; one sister, Josephine Savoie; five grandchildren, Kelly (Michael) Guillory, Frank (Lisa) Eymard; Nicole (Lon) Toncrey, Michael (Danielle) Dugas Jr. and Michelle Dugas; and seven great-grandchildren, Marissa and Mason Eymard, Hunter Toncrey, Aimee Guillory, Michael Dugas III, Dustin Dugas and Ayla Jeansonne
• preceded in death by his parents, B.T. Eymard and Oticia Guidry Eymard; one son-in-law, Chuck Cockrell; and three siblings, Robert, Louis and Bea Eymard
• Mothe Funeral Home

Paisley Dawn Eunice Guidry

• age 36, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Tony Joseph Guidry Sr. of Montegut; her mother, Christine Eschete Eunice of Montegut; one son, Tony Joseph Guidry II of Montegut; one daughter, Tiffany Christina Guidry of Montegut; and one sister, Bridgette Granier of Schriever
• preceded in death by her father, Benjamin "Bennie" James Eunice
• manager at TARC and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kaliya Rhianna ‘Ducey’ LeCompte

• age 5, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Kaydi Rae LeCompte; her father, Jamie Anthony Miles; her aunts, Shewanda Miles, Shavonne Miles, Laquette Miles and Latoya Miles; her uncles, Michael Miles and Pernell Miles; her maternal grandparents, Timothy and Kelly Theriot; her paternal grandparents, Michael Mitchell and Joyce Miles; one brother, Jamie Miles Jr.; niece of Gary "Bubba" LeCompte III, Kade Theriot and Jessie LeCompte; and her maternal great-grandparents, Bonna and Gary LeCompte Sr.
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary James LeCompte Jr.
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Shirley Ann McIlveen Trussell

• age 71, a resident of Houma, died at 2:48 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Allen Trussell of Houma; three sons, Kirk Trussell and wife, Julie, of Houma, Guy Trussell and wife, Annette of Florida and Ricky Trussell and wife, Ellen, of Massachusetts; one brother, Love McIlveene of Texas; one sister, Charlene McIlveene; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Margaret Smart McIlveene; and one son, Kerry Trussell
• retired school teacher of 35 years at Lisa Park School; treasurer for 19 years and past queen for Krewe of Aphrodites

John ‘Maurice’ Verdin

• age 70, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Darlene "Dee" Verdin; one son, George "Bo" Kersey and wife, Kelly; two daughters, Donna Kersey Lachico and husband, Roger, and Diana Callais; three brothers, Irving "Yen" Verdin, Paul Larry Verdin and Peter James Verdin; one sister, Geraldine Verdin; nine grandchildren, Megan, Amber, Michaela Callais, Kyle and Ricki Lachico, Dalton Kersey, Johnathon Guidry, Kandi and Tristen Kersey; and one great-grandchild, Jace Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Verdin and Juanita Foret Verdin; two brothers, Joseph "Mac" Verdin and Anthony Verdin; and two sisters, Silver Jean Verdin and Mae Verdin
• an oyster fisherman by trade
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 9, 2006

Harvey Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

• age 55, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:08 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his loving companion, Eloise Guidry; one son, Harvey Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Michelle, and her son, Michael Guidry, her daughter, Ellen and husband, Michael Thibodaux and their children, Priscilla, Brandie, Dustin and Chad; two sisters, Vivian Andras and Margaret Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Madison Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Edward Boudreaux and Mary Chamberlain Boudreaux; one brother, Louis C. Boudreaux; and one sister, Mary T. Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Christine M. Chabert

• age 58, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Barbara M. Chabert; two daughters, Gina M. Dore and Margo B. Dufrene; one brother, Godfrey "Pete" Chabert Jr.; two sisters, Debra C. Griffin and Mindy Chabert; two grandchildren, Jye J. Dore and Rustin Orgeron; and one great-grandchild, Aliyah A. Dore
• preceded in death by her father, Godfrey P. Chabert Sr.; and her twin sister, Carolyn "Carrie" C. Lombas
• enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and gardening; member of Community Bible Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Paisley Dawn Eunice Guidry

• age 36, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Tony Joseph Guidry Sr. of Montegut; her mother, Christine Eschete Eunice of Montegut; one son, Tony Joseph Guidry II of Montegut; one daughter, Tiffany Christina Guidry of Montegut; and one sister, Bridgette Granier of Schriever
• preceded in death by her father, Benjamin "Bennie" James Eunice
• manager at TARC and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma

Octave Joseph Hebert

• age 71, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:47 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by eight sons, Patrick Hebert and wife, Sophie, Todd Hebert and wife, Debra, Billy Hebert and wife, Annette, Ted Hebert and wife, Pam, Octave "Jay" Hebert and wife, Shelley, Roy Hebert and wife, Robin, Paul Hebert and Charles Hebert and wife, Misty; one daughter, Patricia Hebert; one brother, Augustine Hebert; three sisters, Lucia H. Percle, Lucille Hebert and Alice H. Verdin; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Trahan Hebert; his parents, Alcide and Ophelia Rink Hebert; two brothers, Joseph Hebert and Allen Hebert; and one sister, Mary H. Ford
• merchant mariner for most of his life and was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Kaliya Rhianna ‘Ducey’ LeCompte

• age 5, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• mass was scheduled today at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Kaydi Rae LeCompte; her father, Jamie Anthony Miles; her grandparents, Timothy and Kelly Theriot, Michael Mitchell and Joyce Miles; one brother, Jamie Miles Jr.; and her great-grandparents, Bonna and Gary LeCompte Sr.
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary James LeCompte Jr.
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Rita Mae LeBlanc Malbrough

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:51 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, Elgin Malbrough Jr. and wife, Connie, of Houma; one daughter, Jennifer Levron of Houma; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Elgin "Jeep" Malbrough; her parents, Wilsey Felix LeBlanc and Effie Rosa Babin LeBlanc; one infant son; one son-in-law, Richard Levron; four brothers, Wiltz, Morris, John "Looney" and Floyd LeBlanc; and four sisters, Hilda Robert, Ruby Lapeyrouse, Edris Authement and Nora White
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Norman Joseph Picou Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Norman J. "Boo" Picou Jr. and wife, Glenda, and Herbert A. Picou; two daughters, Marlene P. Blake and Susan P. Rollins and husband, Jack; one brother, Wilsie J. Picou Jr.; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ione Brien Picou; his parents, Wilsie and Blanche Picou; three brothers, Reynold Picou, Kirby Picou and Tony Picou; and one sister, Mabel P. Daigle
• retired and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Raoul P. ‘Pete’ Pitre Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Raoul "Chuck" Pitre Jr., Lawrence Pitre and wife, Linda L. Pitre, Aubrey Pitre and Robert Pitre; two daughters, Donna Pitre and Mary Pitre; two brothers, Leander Pitre and Marville Pitre; one sister, Marie P. Andras; and three granddaughters, Lacey Anne Pitre, Vanessa Lynn Pitre and Ashley Lynn Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Pitre and Rita Gros Pitre; four brothers, Edgar Pitre Jr., John Pitre, Joseph Pitre and Maurice Pitre; and three sisters, Odile Pitre, Lucille Pitre and Mable Pitre
• U.S. World War II veteran, a member of the VFW and American Legion and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus; an usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Julien June ‘Chon’ Robichaux Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joyce Theriot Robichaux; six sons, Daniel, George, Marvin, Chris, Rickie and Julien Robichaux Jr.; nine grandchildren, Michelle R. LeBlanc, Michael Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux, George Robichaux Jr., Ali Robichaux, Von Dufrene, Kissy R. Pitre, Rocky Robichaux and Holy Robichaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Patience Punch, Thomas Punch II, Jessica Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux Jr., Jacob Robichaux, Jennifer Robichaux, Blake Robichaux, Blaine Robichaux, Dawson Dufrene and Rhea Pitre; one brother, Joyce Robichaux; and two sisters, Mary Ann Lebouef and Alice LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Juanita Lefort Robichaux; one son, Jules Robichaux; one grandchild, Corie Ann Robichaux; one great-grandchild, Mark LeBlanc Jr.; and two sisters, Peggy Hebert and Laura Robichaux
• employed by Lafourche Parish as a foreman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Earline Uzee Sapia

• age 84, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 66 years, Pierre Sapia; two daughters, Mary Ann Rogers and husband, Elwood, and Diana Martin and husband, Jerry; one brother, Alvin Uzee; one sister, Ella Armand; four grandchildren, Stacey Comardelle and husband, Ricky, Todd Martin and wife, Renee, Angie Colombel and husband, Travis, and Jennifer Rogers; and 10 great-grandchildren, Dex Comardelle, Kristen Comardelle, Jerry Martin, Jessie Martin, Katie Martin, Ann Marie Martin, Tyler Colombel, Trent Colombel, Coby Thibodeaux and Ashley Rogers
• preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Alexandra Parr Uzee; one brother, Ernest Uzee; and one sister, Evelyn LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Adam Theriot

• age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Brenda Gervais and husband, Hubert, Cynthia Miranda and husband, Dennis, Deanne Theriot and Susan Carleton and husband, Eddie; three sisters, Pearl Champagne, Bessie Labat and Rita Bourgeois; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alceste and Adolphine Bourgeois Theriot; two brothers, Thomas and Joe Theriot; and two sisters, Mae Guidry and Eve Pertuit
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

 

October 10, 2006

Milton Joseph ‘Maney’ Belanger Jr.

• age 78, a native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, died at 1:53 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in the Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Laura Borel Belanger; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Belanger and husband, Karl David Champagne, and Phyllis Marie Belanger and husband, Dr. Jose’ Arturo Mata, all of New Iberia; one son, Milton Joseph "Bo" Belanger III and partner, Charles Finch Robertson, of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Dr. Jason John Valls and wife, Staci, of Fairmont, W.Va., Lacy Marie Valls and husband, Darrell Wade Morrow, of Lafayette, Emily Jeanne Fruge’ of Charlotte, N.C., and Jacques Cleveland Fruge’ III of Baton Rouge; two great-grandsons, Manny James Valls and Thomas Craig Morrow; two sisters, Emma Belanger Dunnack of Andover, Conn., and Patricia Belanger Ford and her daughter, Robin Brooke Ford Romero and husband, Rocky Romero, of New Iberia
• preceded in death by his parents, Milton J. Sr. and Victoria Albert Belanger; and one sister, Lola Belanger Dunnack
• worked for Texaco Inc. for 37 years and was a World War II veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps; unofficial assistant coach to his wife’s beloved Mt. Carmel Cubs
• Evangeline Funeral Home

Rita LaCoste Champagne

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Carol Lee C. Levron and husband, Wade, Charlotte C. Voisin and husband, Wilson Voisin Jr., of Houma, and Mary Lee C. Duhon of Lake Charles; three brothers, David LaCoste, Julius LaCoste of Theriot and Junius LaCoste of Morgan City; two sisters, Dita L. DeHart of Houma, and Ruth L. LeBlanc of Golden Meadow; 12 grandchildren, Darla Chauvin, Kemala Domangue, Wade Levron Jr., Maria Sims, Tonia Guidry, Toby Voisin, Jannie LaCoste, Chantelle Lovell, Elizabeth Lirette, Denise Tassin, Sherry Holland and Emma Crysel; and 21 great-grandchildren, Tori Guidry, Katelyn Guidry, Dakota Duplantis, Glenn Duplantis, Darrion Holland, Whitney Voisin, Emily Voisin, Jacob Voisin, Malcolmb LaCoste III, Darren Lirette Jr., Mitch Lirette, Brooke Lovell, Bree Lovell, Cami Duplechin, Emily Bartholomy, Lani Bartholomy, Logan Simms, Katie Chauvin, Riley Chauvin, Kyle Trosclair and Conner Levron
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Joseph Champagne; her parents, Adam LaCoste and Edna DeHart LaCoste; one great-grandchild, Erin Elizabeth Chauvin; and one sister, Ouida L. Lirette
• homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting; Eucharistic Minister and a past instructor of RCIA and CCD; donated time and talents to Threads of Love, an organization which made clothing for babies born prematurely at Terrebonne General Medical Center; working on starting a similar program at Chabert Medical Center; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

George N. Duet

• age 79, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with graveside military rites in Cheramie Cemetery conducted by South Lafourche High School ROTC
• survived by his wife, Velma Doucet Duet; two sons, Jonathan and Toby Duet; one daughter, Dollie Duet; 10 grandchildren, Cherie Dufrene, Chantell Aupied, Scotty Duet, Jace Duet, Michelle Boudreaux, Luke Duet, Toby Duet Jr., Jennifer Duet, Dexter Boudreaux Jr. and Cody Duet; seven great-grandchildren, Brittlyn Guidry, Noah Aupied, Jaison Aupied, Alexia Adams, Phoebe Vargas, Justin Dufrene and Dani Dufrene; and three sisters, Clarise Duet, Cleonise Cheramie and Mae Rita Doucet
• preceded in death by his parents, Felecien and Louise Guidry Duet; two sons, Danny and Scotty Duet; 10 brothers, Felecien Jr., Donatien, Zewebe, Ozemie, Leon, Leand, Nolan, Victor, Almate and Amay Duet; three sisters, Louise Bellanger, Leonelle Smith and Victoria Blanchard; and three infant sisters
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post No. 315 and the VFW Post; retired employee of Chevron after 33 years; last child of 20 children and he loved cooking and duck hunting
• Falgout Funeral Home

Samford ‘Mercedes’ Ghoram

• age 35, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Oak Forest in Gibson
• survived by his companion, Troy Danos; two brothers, Charles Garrett and Reginald Ghoram; and two sisters, Cynthia Remagus and Katherine Ghoram
• preceded in death by his parents, Sanford Sims and Rosalie Ghoram; and his grandparents, Gordon Sims and Gladys Brown Sims
• hairdresser and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

Beulah Hutchinson Gonzales

• age 86, a native of Bourg and lifelong resident of St. Bernard, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home on Veterans Memorial Blvd.; funeral mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial Thursday at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in Violet
• survived by one son, Sebastian Gonzales Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Earline Nunez Gonzales; four grandchildren, Sebastian Gonzales III, Donna Hebert, Byron Gonzales and Kristi Gonzales; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sebastian Gonzales Sr.; her second husband, Cyril Gonzales Sr.; her parents, Lully Trosclair Hutchinson and Henry Hutchinson; four sisters, Agnes Matherne, Gerti Alfonso, Ester Alfonso and Hattie LeBouef; and two brothers, Allen Hutchinson and Walton Hutchinson
• resident of Oaks of Houma Nursing Home
• Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home

Herman Harris Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Herman Harris Jr., Marvin Harris and Theran Harris, all of Raceland, and Donald Lee Harris Sr. of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Scott; his stepfather, Monroe Scott; and one son, Wendell Harris
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Irene Marie Ledet

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:33 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Belton Ledet; one son, Norman Dormain; one daughter, Gene Ledet Hotard; three brothers, Norman, Lindberg and Antole Pitre; two sisters, Rita Savoie and Lorraine Guidry; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Lydia Pierce Pitre; and one brother, Lawrence Pitre
• cook for L.C.O. and South Lafourche and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Elena ‘Helen’ Cheramie Moise

• age 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Corinne M. Collins and Gail M. Martin; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Moise; her parents, Manuel and Rose Marie Pitre Cheramie; seven brothers, Amedee, Gracien, Harrison, Max, Vhories, William and Antoine Cheramie; two sisters, Minta Cheramie Cheramie and Eurasie "Rose" Cheramie; and one grandson, Nanthan Collins
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Raoul P. ‘Pete’ Pitre Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Raoul "Chuck" Pitre Jr., Lawrence Pitre, Aubrey Pitre and Robert Pitre and wife, Linda L. Pitre; two daughters, Donna Pitre and Mary Pitre; two brothers, Leander Pitre and Marville Pitre; one sister, Marie P. Andras; and three granddaughters, Lacey Anne Pitre, Vanessa Lynn Pitre and Ashley Lynn Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Pitre and Rita Gros Pitre; four brothers, Edgar Pitre Jr., John Pitre, Joseph Pitre and Maurice Pitre; and three sisters, Odile Pitre, Lucille Pitre and Mable Pitre
• U.S. World War II veteran, a member of the VFW and American Legion and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus; usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

October 11, 2006

Robert Irwin Boudreaux

• age 77, a former resident of Bourg and Mountain Brook, Ala., and resident of Shelby, Ala., died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala.; graveside service Friday at Elmwood Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James Scott Boudreaux and Craig Clarke Boudreaux and wife, Carol, all of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Jeannine Russell of Arlington, Texas; and five grandchildren, Christopher Neil Boudreaux, Joseph Bryan Boudreaux, James Scott Boudreaux Jr., Lauren Rachelle Boudreaux and Beau Winfield Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Minann; his parents, Jesse J. and Bessie Fortenberry Boudreaux; one brother, Kenneth Anthony Boudreaux; and one sister, Frances Ann Boudreaux
• graduated from Tulane University and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shelton during the Korean War; former CEO of Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Birmingham and was recently a representative of Brown and Bigelow; member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, Isaak Walton League of America, the Country Club of Birmingham and The Club
• Ridout’s Valley Chapel

Rita LaCoste Champagne

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Carol Lee C. Levron and husband, Wade, Charlotte C. Voisin and husband, Wilson Voisin Jr., of Houma, and Mary Lee C. Duhon of Lake Charles; three brothers, David LaCoste, Julius LaCoste of Theriot and Junius LaCoste of Morgan City; two sisters, Dita L. DeHart of Houma, and Ruth L. LeBlanc of Golden Meadow; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Joseph Champagne; her parents, Adam LaCoste and Edna DeHart LaCoste; one great-grandchild, Erin Elizabeth Chauvin; and one sister, Ouida L. Lirette
• homemaker, an Eucharistic Minister and a past instructor of RCIA and CCD; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Jerry Amos Matherne

• age 67, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Larose, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Mennonite Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Dufrene Matherne; two sons, Keith Matherne Sr. and Kerry Matherne; six daughters, Karen Fedrick, Patricia Radford, Carla Matherne, Claire Doucet, Jill Matherne and Kate Loupe; one brother, Wilmont Matherne; one sister, Beulah Comardelle; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hildes and Lovinia Matherne; one son, Kevin Matherne; one brother, Luther Matherne; and two sisters, Lilly Matherne and Dorothy Howeth

Edward James Morgan Jr.

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Katy, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• funeral service Thursday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Houston, with burial in Houston National Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melinda Morgan and their children, Patrick, Ben and Maurice; two daughters, Germaine Woods and Mia Kelly; two sons, Edward Morgan III and Derrick Williams; four sisters, Gwen Morgan, Mauranella Nelson, Cara Morgan Smith and Drucella Hogan; six brothers, Tyrone, Darrell, Reuel, Jarius and Keith Morgan and Frederick Robinson; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives
• served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and then again in the U.S. Army; longtime employee of Time Warner Cable Co.
• Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home

Marion Odiel Clement Witt

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• mass was scheduled today at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, John L. Witt of Houma; three daughters, Linda Stiltner, Joan Witt of Houma and Bonnie Jones and husband, John, of Bourg; one brother, Renol Clement; one sister, Marie Cenac; two grandchildren, Bridget Marie Stiltner and Stephanie Lynn Stiltner; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Enoch H. Witt; her parents, Rene Clement and Mabel Malbrough Clement; one son-in-law, Jerry Stiltner; two brothers, Warren Clement and Alfred Clement; and two sisters, Dorothy Clement and Claudia Clement Bauland
• homemaker, an avid quilt maker and loved sewing and playing cards; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 12, 2006

Robert Irwin Boudreaux

• age 77, a former resident of Bourg and Mountain Brook, Ala., and resident of Shelby, Ala., died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation today at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala.; graveside service Friday at Elmwood Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James Scott Boudreaux and Craig Clarke Boudreaux and wife, Carol, all of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Jeannine Russell of Arlington, Texas; and five grandchildren, Christopher Neil Boudreaux, Joseph Bryan Boudreaux, James Scott Boudreaux Jr., Lauren Rachelle Boudreaux and Beau Winfield Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Minann; his parents, Jesse J. and Bessie Fortenberry Boudreaux; one brother, Kenneth Anthony Boudreaux; and one sister, Frances Ann Boudreaux
• graduated from Tulane University and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shelton during the Korean War; former CEO of Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Birmingham and was recently a representative of Brown and Bigelow; member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, Isaak Walton League of America, the Country Club of Birmingham and The Club
• Ridout’s Valley Chapel

Dorothy Nelson

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Betty Luckett of Harvey, Ruthie Diane Smith of Raceland, Cynthia M. Nelson of Marrero, Lorraine Nelson of Opelousas and JoAnn Farve of Luling; six sons, Robert Duncan Jr. of Avondale, David Duncan and Bardell Nelson of New Orleans, Leroy Nelson Jr. of Boutte, Allen Nixon of Houma and Richard Robertson of Raceland; 60 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Nelson Sr.; her parents, Levy Nixon and Minerva Herbert Nixon; two sons, Aaron Nixon and Nathaniel Boykins; one stepdaughter, Patricia Ann Nelson; six brothers, Van, Melkia, Willard, Sterling, Leonard and Ambros; and two sisters, Annie and Sandra
• Baptist

Thelma Richards Pleasant

• age 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• memorial service Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by one adopted son, Raymond Boutain of Napoleonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Pleasant; her parents, Arthur and Laura Richards; her grandparents, Henry and Louise Exnicious; and three sisters, Unice Miller, Madonia Williams and Delta Condell
• homemaker

Brunella Breaux Potier

• age 69, a native of Rayne and resident of Scott for 48 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Duane Potier and wife, Mandy, of Sunset, and Kevin Potier and wife, Nancy, of Houma; two grandchildren, Derek Potier and wife, Holly, of Houma and Olivia Potier of Houma; and seven sisters, Audrey B. Miller and husband, Raleigh, Roudel B. Meaux and Ralan Rozas, Bercie B. Alleman and husband, John, Earline B. Miller and husband, Gerald, Linda B. Alleman and husband, Raylin, and Gloria Breaux Sanchez
• preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Potier Jr.; her parents, Benton and May Prejean Breaux; one brother-in-law, Ray Potier; and one nephew, Kelvin Meaux
• member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Community; also a member of TOPS and CFMA; loved cooking, making delicious fudge, entertaining her friends, and she also loved Cajun French music and dancing
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home Inc.

George Franklin ‘Frank’ Sanders

• age 60, a native of Leake County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage, Miss., with burial in Shockalo Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Rupert Sanders Jr. of Kosciusko, Miss., and Stan Sanders of Houma; and three sisters, Jo Ann Fisher of Sebastopol, Miss., Julia Faye Comans of Carthage and Clara Petrasek of Houma

Kathy Bolton Scott

• age 50, a native of Marianna, Fla., a former resident of Louisiana and resident of Cottondale, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna; funeral service Friday at the chapel, with burial in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
• survived by her son, Justin Scott of Houma; her fiancé, Rick Messer of Cottondale; her mother, Carolyn Baxter and husband, Ryals, of Cottondale; her father, Howard Wilson Bolton Sr. of Santa Paula, Calif.; two brothers, Howard Wilson Bolton Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., and Phillip Baxter of Dothan, Ala.; two sisters, Lynn Robinson of Atlanta, and Kimberly Johnson of New Orleans; and one grandchild
• employed as a cottage parent at Sunland

 

October 13, 2006

Brenda Joyce Scott

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her father, Willie Scott Sr. of Houma; one son, Chancey Neal Scott of Houma; one brother, Willie Scott Jr. and wife, Lisa, of New Orleans; and three sisters, Gloria Harris, Janie "Marie" Scott Solomon and Beverly Young and husband, Hanson, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Lula Mae Amos Scott; and her grandparents, Joseph and Jannie Neal Amos and Willis and Lucy Turner Scott
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church

Frank Antoine Eymard

• age 74, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral service Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife of 74 years, Anorine Danos Eymard; two daughters, Ann Cockrell and Maria Dugas; one son-in-law, Michael Dugas Sr.; one sister, Josephine Savoie; five grandchildren, Kelly Guillory and husband, Michael, Frank Eymard and wife, Lisa, Nicole Toncrey and husband, Lon, Michael Dugas Jr. and wife, Danielle, and Michelle Dugas; and seven great-grandchildren, Marissa and Mason Eymard, Hunter Toncrey, Aimee Guillory, Michael Dugas III, Dustin Dugas and Ayla Jeansonne
• preceded in death by his parents, B.T. Eymard and Oticia Guidry Eymard; one son-in-law, Chuck Cockrell; and three siblings, Robert, Louis and Bea Eymard
• Mothe Funeral Home

Mary A. Robertson

• age 59, a native and resident of Napoleon-ville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Rosalind Jennings and husband, Eugene Jr.; nine sisters, Hazel Brown of Donaldsonville, Irene Wade, Barbara Rainey, Helen Moton, Mary Bell, Alma Wiggins, Rosemary, Emily and Robin Gilton, all of Napoleonville and Donna Brown of Labadieville; one brother, the Rev. David Gilton of Thibodaux; three grandchildren, Javon, Joslyn and Jalonda Jennings of Napoleonville; devoted cousin, Clara Ratcliff; and numerous relatives and friends
• receded in death by her parents, Viola Brown and the Rev. Harry Gilton; five sisters, Deborah Couteau, Gloria Thomas, Martha Rhodes, Patrice Moore and Robinette Gilton; and two brothers, Lionel and Nathaniel Bruce
• former nurses aid
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Myrtle C. ‘Aunite Mert’ Robertson

• age 80, a native and resident of Napoleon-ville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Annie Mae Patterson of Thibodaux; one brother, Earl Tunson Sr. of Napoleonville; two stepsons, Carril and Alvin Cooks; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Annie and William Robertson; one brother, Harry Lloyd Tunson; and one sister, Oralee Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Clifford ‘Mutt’ Shelton Jr.

• age 52, a native of Donald-sonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna T. Shelton of Belle Rose; one daughter, Chrishel M. Shelton of St. James; one son, Clifford Wise of Donaldsonville; one stepdaughter, LaCreshia R. Turner of Gretna; one stepson, Devin Daggs of Belle Rose; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty and Abraham J. Turner of Belle Rose; two brothers-in-law, Michael Turner and wife, Paulette, of Donaldsonville and Kendrick Turner and wife, Elizabeth, of Montgomery, Ala.; one sister-in-law and friend, Sandra J. Gipson and John Parker of Suin City, Calif.; three grandchildren, Chazz Brown, Chariel Whittington and A’Nya Wise; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mae G. and Clifford Shelton Sr.; and his paternal and maternal grandparents
• employee of Marathon Chemical Plant in LaPlace
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Mary Terrebonne

• age 64, a native of Atlanta and resident of Galliano, died at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband, Dallas Terrebonne; her mother, Villa Mae Racki; two sons, Michael Terrebonne and Anthony "Happy" Terrebonne; two daughters, Pamela T. Cheramie and Kristy T. Alonzo; two brothers, James "Jimmy" Hendrix and David Racki; five sisters, Johnnie Mae Davis, Betty Hartline, Linda Wheeler, Susie "Tudy" Guidry and Freida Bonner; 11 grandchildren, Jacob Tyler Cheramie, Brittany Nicloe Terrebonne, Anthony "Tony" Terrebonne, Thomas "Tommy" Terrebonne, Parrish Edison Terrebonne, Jason Paul Terrebonne, Steven Paul Cheramie, Jo Michael Boudreaux, Allison Ruth Terrebonne, Brandon Michael Alonzo and Nicholas Joseph Cheramie; and one granddaughter-in-law, Jessica Dragon Cheramie
• preceded in death by her father, John Bamon Chumbley; one daughter, Kim Mary Terrebonne; and one sister, Diane Chumbley
• homemaker and enjoyed traveling and shopping with Pop and adored her grandchildren; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Eddie ‘Tom’ Thomas Sr.

• age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gibson, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Eddie Thomas Jr., Marvin and Ronnie Thomas; two daughters, Glenda Johnson and Loretta Shanklin; one brother, Winston Thomas; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Thomas; his parents, Edna Hanzy Thomas and July Thomas; five brothers, Oliva, Washington, July, Pleasant and Landry Thomas; and five sisters, Ormeaner Johnson, Gloria Hodges, Vera Ned, Margrett Tenison and Early Me Williams
• cement finisher and was Baptist

 

October 14, 2006

Jane H. Berthelot

• age 66, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Chacahoula, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Berthelot Sr.; three sons, Lawrence Berthelot Jr., Shane Berthelot and Danny Berthelot; two daughters, Sandy May and Angel Duplantis; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hebert and Lucille Landry Hebert; one brother, Larry Hebert; one daughter, Susie Lirette Ledet; and one granddaughter, Sunshine Ledet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dell N. Griffin Sr.

• age 91, a native of Bright Star, Miller County, Ark., and resident of Vivian, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• funeral service today at Vivian United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his children, Betty and Ray Boze of Queen City, Texas, Dorothy and Glenn Lambing of Diana, Texas, Contance Griffin of Vivian, Jeannen and Lloyd Whitington of Hammond, Rena and Tommy Johnson of Ponchatoula, and Dell Jr. and Nelda Griffin of Pueblo, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• retired oilfield pumper and a World War II army veteran of the 201st Infantry Air Patrol; master sergeant SGT-NCO Commandant of Italian prisoners in POW camps in Sudan and Egypt
• gardener at MacDonell United Methodist Children’s Services in Houma and wrote a column for The Courier in the 1970’s

Monica D. Landry

• age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Landry; her parents, Roland Dufrene and wife, Nellie T. Dufrene; two sons, Jay Landry and wife, Emily, and Zachary Landry; one daughter, Ashley Landry; one brother, Stuart Dufrene; one sister, Valerie Duhon; and one grandchild, Ethan Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Judy Giroir Voisin

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:42 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Timothy Paul Voisin; her mother, Lorina Guidry Giroir; one son, Derek Voisin and wife, Karen; one daughter, Stacy Bourgeois and husband, Brian; two brothers, Gerald Giroir and wife, Catherine, and Ron Giroir; two sisters, Elvera Crochet and husband, Gary, and Marylyn Manor and husband, Tommy; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Harry J. Giroir
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

 

October 15, 2006

Luke Tyler Barnes

• age 6 months, a native of Jefferson and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• religious service Tuesday at Temple of Praise Church in Houma
• survived by his parents, Pamela Pellegrin and Joel Barnes; his grandparents, Grace Curtis Debow, Gary Joe Barnes, Juanita Billiot Pellegrin and Merlin Pellegrin Sr.; and his great-grandmother, Barbera Milwee

Geoffrey Cline ‘Geoff’ Dupre

• age 55, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• memorial service Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6876 Main St.
• survived by his mother, Dorothy Dubose Dupre of Houma; and two brothers, Bobby Dupre of Gibson and Johnny Dupre of Houma
• preceded in death by his father Otis Dupre; and one sister, Jackie Dupre
• marine teacher sea captain for the state of Louisiana

Rodney Holland Fulcher

• age 42, a native of Wilmington, Del., and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church; burial at sea Tuesday for family only
• survived by his wife, Adele Theriot Fulcher of Bayou Dularge; his father and stepmother, Wesley G. Fulcher and Jeanette Fulcher of Stacy, N.C.; two sons, James Michael Fulcher and Travis Paul Fulcher of Bayou Dularge; and one sister, Kathryn Sue Salter and husband, Jeff, of Atlantic, N.C.
• preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Wilgus Fulcher; and his stepmother, Gretta Fulcher
• retired aids to navigation with the U.S. Coast Guard; Christian

Lloyd John Lebouef

• age 53, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife Donna Bergeron Lebouef; his mother, Theresa Matherne Lebouef; three sons, Dustin Lebouef and Bryan and Ryan Hebert; one daughter, Wendy Theriot; four brothers, Mark, Steve, Mike and Paul Lebouef; two sisters, Anna Trosclair and Kathy Lebouef; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Horace Lebouef
• former tugboat captain for Tara Lynn Marine of Houma and was employed by Marlin Marine Wholesale; Catholic

Travis Jay Ludwig

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Charles Ludwig and Lona Carlos Ludwig of Houma; his companion, Brandi Charpentier of Houma; one daughter, Kiara Ludwig of Houma; two brothers, Alex Ludwig of Houma and Charles Ludwig and wife, Laura, of Edmond, Okla.; one sister, Jessica Helm and husband, John, of Houma; and seven nieces and nephews, Harley Ludwig, Toni Ludwig, Olivia Helm, Charles Lee Helm, Mason Ludwig, Owen Helm and Charles Ludwig Jr.
• U.S. Army veteran and a plumber apprentice with Kens Plumbing; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
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Kennith ‘Kenny’ Rink

• age 51, a native of Morgan City and resident of Berwick, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home; service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in the Berwick Mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 31 loving years, Janet Boudreaux Rink of Berwick; one daughter, Tysie Marie Rink and fiancee, Brent Nunez, of Bayou Vista; one son, Scott Ellis Rink and wife, Rebecca Holcombe Rink, of Morgan City; one granddaughter, Carinn Elizabeth Rink; one grandchild arriving February 2007; one brother, Rodney Rink of Bayou Vista; two sisters, Patricia Rink Gray and husband, George, of Patterson and Betty Rink Topham of Morgan City; numerous nieces and nephews; his in laws, Paul "Boo" and Myrna Boudreaux of Patterson, Kathy and Paul Boudreaux Jr. of Boyce; Vincent and Sherry Lester Jr. of Morgan City, Lynn Crochet and David Hebert of Berwick and Lonnie and Angie Boudreaux of Baton Rouge; and many very close and special friends
• preceded in death by his parents, John Rink Jr. and Ethel Boudreaux
• avid outdoorsman
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Joseph Cecil Thibodaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one stepson, John C. Bourg; one stepdaughter Joann Lebouef; two sisters Deá Naquin and Genevieve Leonard; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Mae Gaston Thibodaux; his parents, Andrew Thibodaux and Cecile Babin Thibodaux; two brothers, Willie and Tom Thibodaux; and one sister, Marie Hebert
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Euclis James ‘EJ’ Trahan Jr.

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Hebert Trahan of Houma; two sons, Euclis Trahan III and wife, Susie, of Thibodaux and David M. Trahan and wife, Pamela, of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Kathryn Byrd and husband, Kevin, of Mize, Miss., Faye Parker and Cheryl Sanford and husband, Woodie, of Houma; one sister, Estelle T. Dupre and husband, Amos, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Shane Trahan, Jesse Trahan, Amanda Acosta, Jessica Ledet, Jacob Trahan, Michael Byrd, B.J. Byrd, Matthew Parker, Cassie Parker, T.J. Doiron and Dana Doiron; 12 great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jada Trahan, Zachary Acosta, Hailey and Katelyn Ledet, Christopher, Michelle and Ethan Byrd, Keith Parker, Glenn Lawrence Jr., and Jordan and Abby Doiron
• preceded in death by his parents, Euclie J. Trahan Sr. and Jessie Quick Trahan; one son-in-law, Ted H. Parker; and one brother, Earl Trahan
• self-employed floor contractor for more than 30 years; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 16, 2006

Medrick Burdis

• age 71, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in New Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Dorothy Sanders of Thibodaux and Carol Burdis of Labadieville; eight brothers, Alton, Lloyd, Lionell and Larry Burdis, all of Thibodaux, Ricky Burdis of Vacherie, Oscar Burdis of Gibson, Leroy Burdis of Tampa, Fla., and Richard Burdis of Labadieville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Beulah Pierre and Oscar Burdis Sr.; one brother, Tilman Burdis; and one sister, Udell Burdis

Floyd Joseph Fanguy

• age 80, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Marina Giroir Fanguy of Houma; two daughters, Robin F. Fabregas and husband, Louis, of Gray and Kayla F. Lambert and husband, Al, of Houma; two brothers, Adley Fanguy of Little Caillou and Raymond Fanguy of Houma; one sister, Rose F. Orgeron of St. Amant; four grandchildren, Jory Fabregas, Brittanie F. Cook, Betsy C. Landry and Paul Lambert; and four great-grandchildren, Meghan, Stevens, Courtney Landry, Madilyn Landry and Dylan Fabregas
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph Fanguy and Adele Pellegrin Fanguy; and two brothers, Alma Fanguy and Andrew Fanguy
• retired production foreman for Shell Oil for 40 1/2 years; member of the VFW Post No. 3700 and the American Legion; U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice Benoit Gauthreaux

• age 80, a native of Labadie-ville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by one daughter, Priscilla Benoit and husband, Ned; one sister, Mildred Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Lisa Falcon and husband, Brian, and Hope Blanchard and husband, Jason; and four great-grandchildren, Trevor and Paityn Falcon, and Amber and Rodney Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Gauthreaux; her parents, Wallace and Anna Quatrevingt Benoit; one son, Wallace Gauthreaux; one daughter, Diana Breaux; two brothers, Ivy and Jeffery Blanchard; and eight sisters, Philomena Bourg, Inez Lirette, Louise Pitre, Mabel Kern, Sadie Roger, Nobie Guillot, Nola Belto and Lottie Benoit
• member of the Catholic Daughters, St. John Ladies Alter Society and was a 47-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Labadieville, Unit No. 284
• Landry’s Funeral Home

J. C. Paul Griffin

• age 68, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Houma, died at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Margaret Pitre Griffin of Houma; one daughter, Lisa Takewell and husband, Doug Takewell, of Houma; four brothers, Anthony Griffin of Grand Caillou, David Griffin, Daniel Griffin and Ricky Griffin of Houma; four sisters, Velma LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, Paula Duplantis of Houma, Brenda Griffin of Thibodaux and Anna G. Rushing of Mendenhall, Miss.; six grandchildren, Molly Griffin, Courtney Hutcherson, Ryan Hutcherson, Emily Griffin, Jared Takewell and Jessica Takewell; and one great-grandchild, Zoe Labit
• preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Joseph Griffin and Odessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Chris T. Griffin; one son-in-law, Rodney Hutcherson; one brother, Steve Griffin; and four sisters, Mary Jane Thibodaux, Rita Picou, Bessie Daily and Carmen Belanger
• retired self-employed business owner and was a past employee of Chromalloy for 25 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Henry Jones Sr.

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Community Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; wake service Tuesday at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Henry Jones and wife, Marion, of Gray, the Rev. Herbert Jones Sr. and wife, Monalisa, of Houma, Donald L. Jones Sr. and wife, Lois, of Houma, Marvin Jones Sr. and wife, Ollie, of Houma and Tyrone Jones and wife, Detra, of Chicago; one daughter, Claudette J. Thomas of Houma; one brother, Joe Louis Jones and wife, Gloria, of Houma; two sisters, Hester M. Scott of Marrero and Louise J. Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bertha M. Jones; his parents, Louis Jones Sr. and Olivia Castle Jones; two sons, Larry and Douglas Jones; one daughter, Earlis J. Williams; and two brothers, Harrison and Dan Jones
• carpenter and a deacon at St. Peter Baptist Church

Travis Jay Ludwig

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Charles Ludwig and Lona Carlos Ludwig of Houma; his companion, Brandi Charpentier of Houma; one daughter, Kiara Ludwig of Houma; two brothers, Alex Ludwig of Houma and Charles Ludwig and wife, Laura, of Edmond, Okla.; one sister, Jessica Helm and husband, John, of Houma; and seven nieces and nephews, Harley Ludwig, Toni Ludwig, Olivia Helm, Charles Lee, Mason Ludwig, Owen Helm and Charles Ludwig Jr.
• U.S. Army veteran and a plumber apprentice with Kens Plumbing; an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Sneeze

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Celestine Andrew of Houma; one daughter, Keisha Sneeze of Houma; two sisters, Cheryl Sneeze of Houma and Erica Rochester of Lafayette; and four brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Michael and Timothy Sneeze, all of Houma
• Baptist

 

October 17, 2006

John Weldon ‘Waul’ Danos Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, May Guidry Danos; five sons, Ronald "Ronnie" Danos, John "Johnny" Danos Jr., Russell Danos, Richard Danos and Terry Danos; two daughters, Joyce Authement and Mona Danos; one brother, Lloyd Danos; one sister, Eula Foret; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Armand Danos Sr. and Eugenie Guichet Danos; six brothers, Armand "T-Mon," Smith, Enos, Norman "Pat," Donald and Eugis Danos; and one sister, Alice Danos
• former cook at White Tavern, former owner of the Dairy Kool and a member of the American Legion and the Woodmen of the World; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Edward Joseph ‘Cowboy’ Dufrene Sr.

• age 78, a native of Larose and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 11:23 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Billy Dufrene and wife, Cindy, Joey Dufrene and wife, Denise, and Edward Dufrene Jr. and wife, Theresa; two daughters, Nancy Dupre and husband, Alton Jr., and Lisa Blanchard and husband, Mark; one brother, Stanly Dufrene; five sisters, Joyce, Lucille, Emelda, Lois and Johanna; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Neil Dufrene; his parents, Alzia and Annie Alleman Dufrene; and two infant sons
• retired crane operator and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo

J. C. Paul Griffin

• age 68, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Houma, died at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Margaret Pitre Griffin of Houma; one daughter, Lisa Takewell and husband, Doug Takewell, of Houma; four brothers, Anthony Griffin of Grand Caillou, David Griffin, Daniel Griffin and Ricky Griffin of Houma; four sisters, Velma LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, Paula Duplantis of Houma, Brenda Griffin of Thibodaux and Anna G. Rushing of Mendenhall, Miss.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Joseph Griffin and Odessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Chris T. Griffin; one son-in-law, Rodney Hutcherson; one brother, Steve Griffin; and four sisters, Mary Jane Thibodaux, Rita Picou, Bessie Daily and Carmen Belanger
• retired self-employed business owner and was a past employee of Chromalloy for 25 years

Edward ‘Va Tee’ Johnson

• age 68, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrtle "Annie" Johnson of Napoleonville; five daughters, Sheila Smith, Cyd, Cassandra, Melissa and Karen Johnson; five sons, Edward, Jerome, Clinton, Rodney and Kevin Johnson; nine brothers, Cleveland, Arthur, Albert, Herman, Chris and Ricky Johnson, Larry Condoll, Alton and Arthur Bush; nine sisters, Shirley and Margaret Johnson, Earline, Dorothy Mae, Lillie Mae and Ella Parker, Catherine Batiste, Sandra Carter and Janet Thomas; 48 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Arthur Johnson; two brothers, Raymond and Cleveland Johnson; one sister, Theresa Elphage; and three grandchildren
• retired employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery

John Joseph Mire Jr.

• age 59, a native of Bayou L’ourse and resident of Patterson, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Patsy R. Mire; his mother, Lenola Mire; one son, Jamie John Mire; one brother, Melvin Mire; three sisters, Shirley Millet, Nancy Breaux and Lisa Fontenot; and one grandson, Joshua John Mire
• preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Mire Sr.
• heavy equipment operator and drove 18-wheelers for 20 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph A. ‘AJ’ Ponville Sr.

• age 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Enola Dupre Ponville of Houma; his stepmother, Marie Aysen Ponville of Labadieville; two daughters, Ellen Cassell and husband, Jimmy, of Weatherford, Texas, and Annette Weigel of Houma; three sons, Joseph A. Ponville Jr. and wife, Mel, of Egypt, Michael Ponville and wife, Pamela, of Houma, and Thomas Ponville and wife, Tammy, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Peggy Stroud and husband, Tommy, and Diane Gaudet; three brothers, Elvin Ponvelle and wife, Barbara, Resley Ponvelle and wife, Pat, and Carroll Ponvelle and wife, Verna; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Ponvelle and Helen LeSage Ponvelle
• U.S. Navy veteran

Daisy Carroll Sanders

• age 88, a native of Santasofia, Morales, Guatemala, and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
• private burial service held at Hepzibah Cemetery in Oakvale, Miss.
• survived by two daughters, Diane Bruce and husband, Luxton Bruce Sr., and Dovie Bell and husband, Richard Bell; one son, John Sanders and wife, Dee Sanders; one grandson, Luxton Bruce Jr. and wife, Marcy; one granddaughter, Heidi Bruce; three great-grandchildren, Allorah, Korah and Bance Bruce; and one sister, Charlotte Mustakas
• preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Sanders; one infant son, Herman Sanders; her parents, Hermans and Sophia Carroll; four brothers, Victor, Robert, Ricky and Charles Carroll; and one sister, Lily Hammond
• enjoyed fine-art painting, dancing, singing, reading, gardening, sewing and spoiling her family
• Samart Funeral Home

Oris Thibodeaux Sr.

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Oris Thibodeaux Jr.; three daughters, Julie Ann Robinson, Emma Jane Leonard and Linda Leonard; three brothers, Lewis, George and Sydney Scott; two sisters, Eunice and Margaret; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria May Derouen; his parents, Horace J. Scott Sr. and Evelyn Liner; one daughter, Shirley Thibodeaux; one brother, C.J. Scott; two sisters, Dorothy and Irene; his grandparents, Sydney Scott and Marie Trosclair; and two grandchildren, Johnny Leonard Jr. and Raymond Leonard

 

October 18, 2006

Christopher Michael ‘Chris’ Adams

• age 34, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bridget Neal Adams; his parents, Richard and Fran Martin Adams; two daughters, Briana Marie Adams and Michelle Renee Adams; one brother, Jerome Patrick Adams; and two sisters, Pamela Adams Jones and Alaina Claire Adams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip J. and Pearl Leblanc Adams, and Lawrence and Rose Chatagnier Martin
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Vivian Hodges Braddock

• age 88, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at Rosefield Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Hallye Doyle of Clarksville, Tenn.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Namon Braddock; her parents, Quitman Hodges and Catherine Price Hodges; one son, Bruce Braddock; two brothers, W.Q. Hodges Jr. and John L. Hodges; and one sister, Mary Dora Hodges
• retired hair stylist and a member of First Baptist Church

James Burrell Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel C. Burrell of Thibodaux; one son, James Burrell Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Sandra B. Robertson of Thibodaux; one sister, Rosemary B. Young of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Burrell Sr. and Olevia Dickerson Burrell; one sister, Annie B. Joseph; three brothers, Johnny Jr., Cleveland Sr. and Lawrence Burrell; and his grandparents, Daniel and Rosa Dickerson, and Dan and Mariah Humphrey Burrell
• member of St. Mark Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board

Leona Anselmi Guidry

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Nolan J. Guidry; four daughters, Brenda Bernard, Dianna Allemand, Jan Arabie and Tammy Guidry; one brother, Roy Anselmi; four sisters, Lorida Rogers, Austreda Collins, Clauodet Duet and Verda Guidroz; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexson and Angelina Guidry Anselmi; two brothers, Fedless Anselmi and Gilbert Auseve; one sister, Leoda Williams; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Adrienne Mary Lee

• age 20, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Sherry Lee; two daughters, Sha and Katie Billiot; four brothers, Steven Rose, Travis Rose, Joshua Lee and Joseph Lee; and two sisters, Misty Lee and Kristen Lee
• preceded in death by her father, Gerald Lee
• homemaker and was Catholic

Anna Rella Ortego

• age 78, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• memorial service Nov. 4 at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by her husband, Robert Lee Ortego; one son, Keith Ortego of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Donna Madere of Baton Rouge and Carla Ledet and Debbie Sadler, both of Houma; two sisters, Della Daire and Flo Daire, both of Ville Platte; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Moise and Mary Lou Lejeune; and one son, Robert Lynn Ortego
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Aline Duplantis Redmond

• age 92, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Carl J. Redmond of Lafayette; two daughters, Olivia Gassiott and husband, Herman, of Breaux Bridge and Linda Chauvin of Metairie; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille Duplantis and Eliza Duplantis; one brother, Novel Duplantis Sr.; and one sister, Lena Duplantis
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Dorothy Rivet Sanchez

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockportl; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norman Sanchez Sr.; three sons, Norman J. Sanchez Jr., Herman Sanchez and Sherman Sanchez; three daughters, Brenda Williams, Linda Davaine and Charlene Ledet; two brothers, Raymond and Anidas Rivet; one sister, Betty Ledet; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexandria and Felecia Tastet Rivet; one son, Roy Sanchez; one daughter, Shirley Truxillo; six brothers, Alex Jr., Gilbert, Sylvester, Edward, Junius and Roland Rivet; and three sisters, Leotha Bergeron, Mildred Bergeron and Theresa Verdin

 

October 19, 2006

Christopher Michael ‘Chris’ Adams

• age 34, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bridget Neal Adams; his parents, Richard and Fran Martin Adams; two daughters, Briana Marie Adams and Michelle Renee Adams; one brother, Jerome Patrick Adams; and two sisters, Pamela Adams Jones and Alaina Claire Adams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip J. and Pearl Leblanc Adams, and Lawrence and Rose Chatagnier Martin
• Catholic

Andrew ‘Tiny’ Besson Jr.

• age 71, a longtime resident of Luling and resident of Schriever, died at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 45 years, Rosemary Cavalier Besson; one son, Keith Besson and wife, Toby; two daughters, Leslie B. Haydel and fiance, John Rutledge Jr. and Lisa B. Bourgeois and husband, Gene Bourgeois; one daughter-in-law, Frankie Besson Livingston; 11 grandchildren, James Estay, Eric Besson, Kayla Besson, Michelle Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois, Kevin Besson, Sarah Besson, Meghan Ruthledge, Mason Ruthledge, Bobby Jackson and Michael Livingston; and three great-grandchildren, Lexi Jackson, Carter Jackson and Cason Rogers
• preceded in death by his father, Andrew A. Besson Sr.; his mother, Maude Lasseigne Besson; his loving stepmother, Noelie Chiasson; and one son, Kevin Besson
• 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Linda ‘Billie’ Jones

• age 75, a resident of Pensacola, Fla., and former resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at Eastern Gate Funeral Home in Pensacola, with burial in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens
• survived by her husband, Donald Jones; one daughter, Theresa LeBouef and husband, David, of Montegut; one sister, Mary Naquin and husband, Frank, of Larose; two brothers, Harold Norton and wife, Burtie, of Georgia, and Harry Robbins and wife, Vivian, of Florida; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Sims

Judy D. Molinere

• age 45, a native of Dulac and resident of Bourg, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church
• survived by her husband, Easton Molinere; one daughter, Megan Molinere; two brothers, Paul "Noonie" Dion and Mathil "Mad Dog" Dion; and four sisters, Celina "Le Lin" Johns, Barbara "Bea" Dion, Melissa "Mickey" Trosclair and Ernestine "BooBoo" Parfait
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elgin Courteaux; her parents, Ulyess J. Dion Jr. and Shirley F. Dion; her grandparents, Albert and Ernestine Crochet Foret and Mr. and Mrs. Ulyess J. Dion Sr.; and two brothers, Adrian Dion and Anthony Dion

Margaret Lillian Rodrigue

• age 74, a native of Dulac and longtime resident of Pass Christian and Waveland, Miss., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Delisle, Miss.; memorial mass Friday at the church, with private burial in Biloxi National Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Tina Margaret Balentine and husband, James, of Diamondhead, Miss., and Sondra Hill and husband, Cy, of Waveland; one brother, Nickless Gregoire; eight sisters, Alice Gregoire, Nora Smith, Josephine Parfait, Cecile Gregoire, Elda Gregoire, Eva Gregoire, Theresa Solet and Peggy Pontiff; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Rodrigue; her parents, John N. and Elda Lodrigue Gregoire; two brothers, Morris and Norris Gregoire; one sister, Virginia Dardar; and one grandchild, James Charles Patrick Balentine
• parishioner of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Pass Christian

Christopher Charles Sutterfield

• age 27, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his father, Charles Bentley Sutterfield of Thibodaux; one brother, Timothy C. Sutterfield and family of Bayou Blue; one sister, Rochelle Massey and family of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Soudelier Sutterfield
• self-employed painter and sand blaster

 

October 20, 2006

Raleigh A. Bergeron

• age 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation today and fo funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by two brothers, Hubert Bergeron Jr. and Walzie Bergeron; and two sisters, Mary B. Gisclair and Evelyn Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Viola Cheramie Bergeron; and one brother, Ronald Bergeron
• retired janitor with 20 years employment with the Lafourche Parish School Board and was a U.S. Army veteran

Roy A. Doucet

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation tonight and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Brunet Doucet of Houma; one son, Garret Doucet and his wife, Claire, of Luling; three daughters, Karlene Boudreaux and her husband, Glynn, Lisa Robichaux and Dawn Doucet of Houma; two brothers, Antoine Doucet and his wife, Mildred, of Westwego and Jimmy Doucet and his wife, Mildred, of Cut Off; seven grandchildren, Sa Sha Robichaux, Brandi Boudreaux, David Boudreaux, Joshua Doucet, Jade Doucet, Jordan Doucet and Brittnay Hitt and three great-grandchildren, Kaylea Robichaux, Alley Doucet and Hailey Doucet
• preceded in death his parents, Edville Doucet and Sedonia Vegas Doucet; four brothers, Sweetsay Doucet, Eads Doucet, Mike Doucet (twin) and Harris Doucet and three sisters, Loretta Doucet Danos, Viola Beula Doucet Kiffe and Jeanne Doucet Kiffe
• retired carpenter, a Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus in the first degree
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Jamel Leonard Earls

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:08 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, James Leonard Earls Jr. and Ciara Ashley Toussaint; one sister, Kashauna McGuire; and his grandparents, James and Patricia Earls and Paula Toussaint and Cedric Redmon
• preceded in death by one brother, Jamal Leonard Earls; and his grandparents, Bennie Lee Rogers and Louvenia Stokes

Eveline Mary Leger

• native of Church Point and resident of Peltier-Lawless Development Center in Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Marcelete Leger; and three sisters, Mary Leger, Eva Leger and Corrine Burleigh
• third child of four and lived at home in Church Point until 1988 when her mother became ill and moved to a nursing home; briefly lived with a family friend, at Crowley Guest Home and at St. Charles Manor in Luling until coming to live at Peltier-Lawless Developmental Center in December 1988
• loved the simple things in life; adored children and cherished visits with the children of the staff; enjoyed saying her rosary, looking at flowers and collecting porcelain dolls; from April 1991 until her death, she was a loyal and dedicated employee of Peltier-Lawless where she worked shredding confidential documents

Shirley Mae Worley Lewis

• age 68, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Martha L. Ford of Napoleonville, Shirlynn Lewis of Vallejo, Calif., Michelle L. Jacobs of Belle Rose and Ladinia Lewis of Paincourtville; five sons, Carl G. Lewis of Gonzales, Lenzo L. Lewis and Martin C. Lewis of Donaldsonville, Claudia V. Lewis of Fairfield, Calif., and Leonard Lewis Jr. of Paincourtville; one brother, Wilfred Worley of Paincourtville; three sisters, Ethel Mae Worley of Avondale, Rosa Mae Davis of Paincourtville and Agnes Worley of Marrero; 31 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Rosalee and Paul Worley; her husband, Leonard Lewis Sr.; two daughters, Norma Jean Lewis and Sonolia L. Williams; and one brother, Leo Worley

Andrew Matthews Jr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Gibson and a former resident of California, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Paulette Hayes and husband, Lawrence Sr., of Gibson; one brother, Robert C. Matthews of Gibson; two sisters, Velina M. Johnson and Doris Mitchell, both of Gibson; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Allen Matthews; his parents, Ella Cross Matthews and Andrew Matthews Sr.; one daughter, Betty Lou Matthews; two sons, Daniel and James Girtly; one sister, Edith M. Horry; and two brothers, Joseph E. Matthews and Ferdinand Matthews

Rita Thibodaux

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:08 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald Ledet; one daughter, Angel Randolph; two sisters, Audrey Thibodeaux and Isabelle Naverre; six grandchildren, Tammy Lagarde and husband, Joey, Rose Matherne and husband, Glenn, Donna Voison and husband, John, Drew Randolph, Jena Randolph and Abbie Fanguy; and six great-grandchildren, Tiffany Lagarde, Brittany Lagarde, Colin Willis, Reece Voison, Glenn "Trey" Matherne and Luke Voison
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thibodaux; her parents, Andrew and Lena Dupre; one brother, Leon Dupre; and five sisters, Hattie Babin, Verna Hebert, Lucy Hebert, Jeanne Malbrough and Ophelia Dupre
• enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 21, 2006

Roy A. Doucet

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Brunet Doucet of Houma; one son, Garret Doucet and wife, Claire, of Luling; three daughters, Karlene Boudreaux and husband, Glynn, Lisa Robichaux, and Dawn Doucet of Houma; two brothers, Antoine Doucet and wife, Mildred, of Westwego, and Jimmy Doucet and wife, Mildred, of Cut Off; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death his parents, Edville and Sedonia Vegas Doucet; four brothers, Sweetsay Doucet, Eads Doucet, Mike Doucet (twin) and Harris Doucet; and three sisters, Loretta Doucet Danos, Viola Beula Doucet Kiffe and Jeanne Doucet Kiffe
• retired carpenter, a Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus in the first degree

Welmon Aaron ‘Jude’ Harris

• age 69, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Lewis Harris; one son, Cavan Lewis; two daughters, Wilma Jean Harris Thomas and Emelda Lewis Twiggs; four brothers, Phillip Sr., Charles Aaron, Harvey and McKinley Harris; one sister, Marion Harris Smith; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Aaron Harris Jr. and Earthel Joseph Harris; one brother, Lloyd Harris; grandparents, Sarah Rounds Joseph, Arthur Joseph, Priscilla Smith Harris, and Aaron Harris Sr.
• member of the Blaine C. Lodge No. 14, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and was a truck driver

 

October 22, 2006

Christopher Joseph ‘Chris’ Bergeron

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Monday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his father, Newell J. Bergeron; his mother, Tina Marie Thibodeaux; two brothers, Blake and Aaron Bergeron; two sisters, Erika Verret and Natasha Allemand; and his maternal grandfather, Gary Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Noel and Francis S. Bergeron; and his maternal grandmother, Judy Thibodeaux
• senior at Terrebonne High School and played football, tennis and track

Carol Albert Chiasson Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibo-daux, died at 5 p.m. Thursday Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 28 years, Shirley Chiasson; two sons, Carol Jr. and wife, Paula, and Brian and wife, Shelly; one stepson, Joseph and girlfriend, Jody; eight grandchildren, Brandi, Josh, Achsah, Cole, Damon, Brittany, Sarah and Shania; one great-granddaughter, Shayla; six brothers, Ivy, Larance, Emile, Johnny, Anatole and Jimmy; and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Jeanne Chiasson; one brother Joseph; one sister, Marie; and one stepdaughter, Mary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alan Eugene DeHabermann

• age 52, a native of Woodville, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife of 18 years, Kella Breaux DeHabermann of Houma; one daughter, Stephanie DeHabermann of Las Vegas; three sisters, Patricia LeCompte and husband, Stephen, of Dularge, Billie Dugas and husband, Seven, and Norma Broussard and husband, Robert, in New Iberia; one brother-in-law, Jeffrey Soudelier Sr.; one sister-in-law, Deborah P. Soudelier of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene E. and Virginia L. Broadway DeHabermann; one sister, Mary Effie Taylor; his parents-in-law, Howard Sr. and Louise Chouest Breaux; one brother-in-law, Howard Breaux Jr.; and one niece, Jamie Lee Taylor
• an engineer for Avondale Shipyard, a member of the Living Word Church and a U.S. Navy veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Oneidas ‘O. B.’ Dufrene

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sons, Avery Dufrene and wife, Linda, and Larry Dufrene and wife, Joyce; two daughters, Mary Ann Liner and husband, Vincent, and Mary Ella Callais and husband, Herman; one sister, Louise Grabert; 21 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Verna Doucet Dufrene; his parents, Augustine Hartman and Ulysse Dufrene; one daughter, Arlene Plaisance; three brothers, Sewell, Gillis and Dennis Dufrene; six sisters, Ullyssia Cheramie, Viola Dominique, Felecia Chiasson, Justilia Dufrene, Clotilde Dufrene and Odile Doucet
• oved gardening, milking his cows, raising chickens and selling eggs; especially loved staying home on his little farm with his animals and having family and friends visit
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carl Marsalis

• age 64, a native and resident of Northport, Ala., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; services Monday at the funeral home with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park
• survived by his wife Carol Bye Marsalis; two daughters, Carla Asbey and husband, Lewis, of Lafayette, and Cheryl Bunch and husband, Ross, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; one daughter-in-law, Sally Marsalis; one son, Gary Matthew Marsalis of Lewisville, Texas; two sisters, Dolly Callaway of Sugarland, Texas, and Marjorie Ward of Houston; one brother Ira "Chip" Marsalis of Harwood, Texas; his parents, Ira and Marjorie Marsalis of Rosenberg, Texas; and five grandchildren; Andrew and Alexis Ashbey, and Cooper, Carter and Tanner Bunch
• preceded in death by his twin brother Charles Marsalis of Houston
• born in Sugarland, Texas, and graduated from West Jefferson High School; earned degrees from Colorado State University and the University of Alaska; served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in institutional food services; in retirement, enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening and most of all, his family; greatest joy was being with his five grandchildren
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Mercedes ‘Maw Deese’ Dufrene Pellegrin

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; Rosary recitation Monday; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis No. 2 cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilfred John Pellegrin; her mother, Alma Fanguy Dufrene; two sons, Timothy John and Eric James Pellegrin; one daughter, Carmella P. Strickland and husband, Bubba; six grandchildren, William Danny Strickland and wife, Tasha, Ashley Voisin and husband, Andy, Meagan Burson and husband, Josh, Sharlie Pellegrin, Jarrett Pellegrin and Lindsey Dufrene; and one great-grandchild, Kylie Burson
• preceded in death by her father, Lucius Dufrene; and one brother, Emery Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Bernadette and member of Krewe of Cleopatra; enjoyed spending time with family during holidays, especially Mardi Gras and Christmas; enjoyed working in her flower beds and being outdoors
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

October 23, 2006

Christopher Joseph ‘Chris’ Bergeron

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his father, Newell J. Bergeron; his mother, Tina Marie Thibodaux; his stepmother, Lolami Chaisson Bergeron; two brothers, Blake and Aaron Bergeron; two sisters, Erika Verret and Natasha Allemand; and his maternal grandfather, Gary Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Noel and Francis S. Bergeron; and his maternal grandmother, Judy Thibodaux
• senior at Terrebonne High School and played football, tennis and track

Fred J. Delhommer Sr.

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Loana F. Merry Delhommer; three sons, Frank Delhommer, Fred Delhommer Jr. and Jeffrey Delhommer; two daughters, Dalonell Matherne and Donna Delhommer; three sisters, Penny Radecker and husband, Robert, Cindy Thomas and husband, Leo, and Susan Pitre and husband, Howard; one brother, Curtis Delhommer and wife, Barbara; family friend, Chris Mahler; and his mother-in-law, Syble Merry
• preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Delhommer Sr. and Armenta Davis Delhommer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruby Frances Nichols Detiveaux

• age 82, a native of El Dorado, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Irvin Detiveaux Jr. of Lake Charles and Steven Detiveaux of Chico, Calif.; five daughters, Doris D. Deroche of Lafayette, Sandra D. Use’ of Lafayette, Geraldine D. LeGrande of Paradis, Joyce D. Crochet of Youngsville and Karen D. Runnel, of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Peter Detiveaux Sr.; her parents, Frank Nichols Sr. and Mary Betchan Nichols; one daughter, Dawn Detiveaux; two brothers, Emmett Nichols and Frank Nichols Jr.; and seven sisters, Clara N. Smith, Mae N. Davis, Hazel N. Davis, Minnie N. Blanton, Ida N. Click, Effie Nichols and Amy N. Salter
• secretary-bookkeeper for Naquins Conoco and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Ora Thomas Fortner

• age 73, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Sullivan Fortner and wife, Cynthia, of LaPlace, and Keith Fortner and wife, Pamela, of Baton Rouge; a devoted niece whom she reared, Ada A. Comeaux of Belle Rose; one brother, the Rev. Wilbert C. August of Baton Rouge; one sister, Emelda Anderson of Belle Rose; five grandchildren; a devoted nephew and godchild, Kenneth August Sr. of Belle Rose; and a host of brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Selvin Fortner; her parents, Clabert and Ada Thomas; four brothers, Richard, Robert and Edward August and Cleveland Narcisse Sr.
• retired schoolteacher of Assumption Parish and was a member of the Assumption Parish Retired Teachers Association, Tabernacle Chapter No. 32 Order of Eastern Star and American Legion Post No. 585 Ladies Auxiliary; member of St. James United Methodist Church serving as Pastor Parish Chairperson, Communion Steward, Administrative Council member and the Bernard Smith Memorial Scholarship Committee and a devoted member of the United Methodist Women
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Lindsay ‘Jimmy’ Ganucheau Sr.

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harahan, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Harahan; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Jamie Arnolt Ganucheau; his mother, Ida L. Ganucheau; three sons, Jesse Dean Ganucheau, Lindsay D. Ganucheau Jr. and Michael K. Daniels; two daughters, Tabitha Ann Ganucheau and Jeanna Daniels; two brothers, Vincent J. Ganucheau Jr. and Lee Allen Ganucheau; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Vincent J. Ganucheau Sr.
• employed by Entergy for 27 years and was Catholic

Mercedes ‘Maw Deese’ Dufrene Pellegrin

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; Rosary recitation today; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis No. 2 cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilfred John Pellegrin; her mother, Alma Fanguy Dufrene; two sons, Timothy John and Eric James Pellegrin; one daughter, Carmella P. Strickland and husband, Bubba; six grandchildren, William Danny Strickland and wife, Tasha, Ashley Voisin and husband, Andy, Meagan Burson and husband, Josh, Sharlie Pellegrin, Jarrett Pellegrin and Lindsey Dufrene; and one great-grandchild, Kylie Burson
• preceded in death by her father, Lucius Dufrene; and one brother, Emery Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Bernadette and member of Krewe of Cleopatra; enjoyed spending time with family during holidays, especially Mardi Gras and Christmas; enjoyed working in her flower beds and being outdoor
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eva Lirette Ratcliff

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James E. Ratcliff of Houma; two sons, Bobby J. Ratcliff and wife, Patty, and Johnny W. Ratcliff and wife, Debra, of Houma; two daughters, Billie R. LeBlanc and husband, Michael, of Bourg, and Betty R. Babin and husband, Leroy, of Houma; two sisters, Jeannette Engeron of Albany, Ga., and Rita Dunn of Houma; eight grandchildren, Dayla Buquet, Lee Babin, Kelli Naquin, Misty Richard, Bobby Ratcliff II, Jake Ratcliff, Brad Ratcliff and Dylan Ratcliff; five great-grandchildren, Gennia Buquet, Shawn Buquet, Hayden Buquet, Bryce Richard and Blayse Ratcliff; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Joseph Lirette and Lorenza Guise Lirette; six brothers, Levis, Leon, Milton, Emile Jr., Jimmy and Ernest Lirette; and five sisters, Irene Lombag, Ester Bates, Urilda Lirette, Rose Lirette and Darlene Lirette
• homemaker and was vice-president of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Veteran League
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beverly Brunet Trahan

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Stevensville, died at 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband of 40 loving years, Enos Trahan of Morgan City; one son, Norris Joseph Trahan and wife, Melissa, of Houma; one daughter, Natalie Trahan McClendon and husband, Timothy, one sister, Marion Brunet Trahan and husband, Oswald "Jr."; nine grandchildren, Cassie Halvorsen, Dustin McClendon, Ashley Trahan, Dustin Kraemer, Kristen Trahan, Cody Kraemer, Scott Trahan, Tori Toups and Jerry Gaudet; and one great-grandchild, Jeremy Gaudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Lena Dupre Brunet; and one son, Nolan Joseph Trahan
• retired seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, spoiling her grandchildren and keeping her husband straight; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 24, 2006

Randolph Paul ‘Randy’ Duplantis

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Covington, died at 12:49 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Myrick Duplantis of Covington; two sons, Mark Duplantis and wife, Paula, of Destrehan, and Terry Duplantis Jr. and wife, Donnie, of Ridgeland, Miss.; one daughter, Debra Young and husband, Terry, of Kenner; two sisters, Mae Theriot Ledet of Thibodaux and Gilda Rhodes Guillory of Houma; nine grandchildren, Aimie, Neal, Andrew, Melanie, Amber, Paul, Jade, Kylee and Brian; and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Landon, Mackensie and Lexi
• preceded in death by his parents, Adley Duplantis and Gertrude Buquet Duplantis; one son, Terry Duplantis Sr.; and two brothers, Ephie Duplantis Sr. and Ernest Duplantis Sr.
• self-employed air condition and heating repairman and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anna Mae ‘Mazey’ Leger

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Warren Leger; her mother, Euphime Prejean; two sons, James Leger Jr. and wife, Melissa, and Joel Leger and wife, Kate; one daughter, Carol Toups and husband, Bryan; three brothers, Patrick, V.J. and Anthony Authement; one sister, Juanita Poindexter; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Loyman Authement; and one sister, Gloria Prestenback
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Russell Lyons Jr.

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 4:32 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Russell P. Lyons Sr. and Linda Dupre Lyons of Pointe-aux-Chenes; his grandmother, Alida Dupre Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Neal P. Lyons of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Lillian Lyons LeBouef and Michelle Lee Lyons of Montegut, and Sherry Lyons Dardar of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four nephews, Joshua J. LeBouef of Montegut, Matthew J. Dardar, Casey P. Dardar and Basile "B.J." J. Dardar Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and three nieces, Brooke N. Lyons and Candace M. Lyons of Montegut and Elisea S. Falgout of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Vanis and Bealuh Guidry Lyons and Reggie Dupre Sr.; and one brother, David P. Lyons
• employed by Barker GMC of Houma and enjoyed fishing, hydrosliding and riding his motorcycle; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Eva Lirette Ratcliff

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James E. Ratcliff of Houma; two sons, Bobby J. Ratcliff and wife, Patty, and Johnny W. Ratcliff and wife, Debra, of Houma; two daughters, Billie R. LeBlanc and husband, Michael, of Bourg, and Betty R. Babin and husband, Leroy, of Houma; two sisters, Jeannette Engeron of Albany, Ga., and Rita Dunn of Houma; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Joseph Lirette and Lorenza Guise Lirette; six brothers, Levis, Leon, Milton, Emile Jr., Jimmy and Ernest Lirette; and five sisters, Irene Lombag, Ester Bates, Urilda Lirette, Rose Lirette and Darlene Lirette
• homemaker and was vice-president of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Veteran League; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Lester Joseph Robinson

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay for 26 years and a resident of Lafayette most of his life, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro, with interment in St. Peter Catholic Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Ruth Chiasson Robinson of Lafayette; two sons, Eddie Paul Robinson and wife, Peggy, of Lafayette and David Joseph Robinson and wife, Rose, of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Brenda Marie Burns and husband, Johnny "Bill", Virginia Theresa Broussard and husband, C.J., and Janice Louise Hill and husband, Gregory, all of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren, Kim Broussard and husband, Scotty, Corey Burns and wife, Kamie, Jesse Robinson and fianceé, Jamie Waters, Amy Guidry and husband, Neuben, Chad Burns, Leah Beamon and husband, Sam, Brandon Hill, Kristan Barlett and husband, Jeff, Leslie Hill, Lacy Broussard and Brady Broussard; two step-grandchildren, Celeste Broussard and Valerie Cassanova and husband, Chris; eight great-grandchildren, Anna, Alonika, Jessica, Jaiden, Tristan, Alec, Jade and Broc; one expected great-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren, Jaelyn, Jace, Reed and Layne; two brothers, Elmore Robinson and wife, Joyce, and Joseph Pierre Robinson and wife, Georgina, all of Chackbay; and two sisters, Lorena Legendre of Marrero and Enola Percle and husband, Warren, of Chackbay
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. Robinson and Edna Bergeron Robinson; two brothers, Edwin Robinson and James Robinson; and two sisters, Lurlene Legendre and Linda Borne
• member of the Bonne Mort Society and the C.O.D.A. and a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
• Melancon Funeral Home

Bella Acosta Savoie

• age 105, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roland Savoie and wife, Sarah, and Horace Savoie and wife, Judica; three daughters, Mildred S. Warren, Jeanette S. Breaux and husband, Calvin, and Emma S. Cretini and companion, Norman LeBlanc; three daughters-in-law, Irene Savoie, Clara Belle Savoie and Shirley Savoie; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Savoie Sr.; her parents, Olivan and Emma Gautreaux Acosta; three sons, Alcee Savoie Jr., Clifton Savoie and Lawrence Savoie Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Pearl Savoie and Elsie Savoie; one son-in-law, Rhett Warren; two brothers, Abel Acosta and Lonnie Acosta; five sisters, Valerie LeBlanc, Octavia Parr, Linda Schouest, Helen Chimento and Ida Trosclair; and three grandchildren
• member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and Holy Rosary Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

October 25, 2006

Raymond Roland Boudreaux

• age 78, a native of Labadie-ville and resident of Thi-bodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Marc Boudreaux and wife, Gaynell, and Kirk Boudreaux and wife, Donna; two daughters, Paulette Boudreaux and husband, Lloyd, and Wendy Hebert and husband, Bennet; two brothers, Ellis "Dicky" Boudreaux Jr. and Leroy Boudreaux; one sister, Dorothy "Bee" Knapp; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice "Bee" Aysenne Boudreaux; his parents, Ellis Boudreaux Sr. and Mila Boudreaux; and one brother, Donald Boudreaux
• in the plumbing industry for more than 50 years; World War II Army veteran and received the Victory Medal
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dolly Marie Babin Olivier

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home 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, Thomas Olivier Jr. of Larose and Terry Olivier Sr. of Gonzales; two sisters, Rita Rogers and Annie Lovell of Houma; seven grandchildren, Shawn, Mary, Craig, Terry Jr. and Brittany Olivier, Randy and Eric Hood; and three great-grandchildren, Colin Olivier, Tayla Hood and Nicole Trosclair
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Olivier Sr.; her parents, Clovis Babin Sr. and Clara Darcey Babin; three brothers, Clovis Babin Jr., Hubert Babin and Gilbert Babin; and four sisters, Jeanette Babin, Lena Pierce, Dorothy Douglas and Vernita Foret
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board with 30 years and was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vivian Robichaux

• age 95, a native of Theriot and resident of Gonzales, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Marie Anderson and husband, Fred, of Gonzales; two grandsons, Karl and wife, Dawn, of Missouri City, Texas, and Eric and wife, Sally, of Gotha, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kristin Anderson and husband, Rob Jagodzinski of Irvington, N.Y.; five great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; a special cousin, Rita Theriot; and a dear sister-in-law, Mae Theriot Ledet
• preceded in death by her husband, Otto; one daughter, Maxine; her parents, Lucien and Mathilde Theriot; and four brothers, L.J., Ernest, Euite and Raymond Theriot
• member of St. John Ladies Altar Society and a faithful volunteer at Ascension Hospital and the Fellowship Center in Gonzales
• Ourso Funeral Home

Harold Thibodaux Sr.

• age 66, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harold Thibodaux Jr., Dwayne Thibodaux and Scott Thibodaux; two daughters, Melinda Miles and Ashley Thibodaux; five brothers, Percy Jr., Edward Sr., Russell, Malcome and Patrick Thibodaux Sr.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Thibodaux Sr. and Emily Falcon Thibodaux; and one brother, Gerald Thibodaux

Rita Boudoin Theriot

• age 82, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 11:32 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alfred Theriot Jr. of Houston and Ronnie Theriot of Chackbay; three daughters, Evelyn Doolittle of Poplarville, Miss., Sheila Lind of Prairieville and Renette Regan of Houma; two brothers, Lloyd Boudoin of Houma and Raymond Boudoin of Chauvin; three sisters, Marie Poiencot, Ella Mae Buquet of Houma and Katherine B. Lewis of Panama City, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Joseph Theriot; her parents, Oscar Joseph Boudoin and Odile Marie Bergeron Boudoin; one son, Joel Theriot; one grandchild; and one brother, Felix Boudoin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Donald Joseph Hymel

• age 70, a native and resident of Luling, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, James Luther Raybourn; one daughter, Cynthia Dufrene; one brother, Raymond B. Hymel; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Erlene Keen Hymel; his parents, Noe Hymel and Norma Hymel
• U.S. Marine veteran and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Melanie Eymard

• age 37, a native and resident of Galliano, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Raleigh Eymard and Francis Cheramie Eymard; three sons, Grant Eymard, Sebestain Dufrene and Shawn Brent; one daughter, Alyana Brent; and two brothers, Peter and Brent Eymard
• Pentecostal

Laban T. ‘Black’ Bergeron

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church
• survived by his wife, Catherine N. Bergeron; his mother, Odessa L. Bergeron; one son, Allen D. Bergeron; four daughters, Gina M. Bergeron, Shanna E. Darcey, Brandi B. Isiesi and Catherine H. Crane; three brothers, Irby "Bubby" Bergeron, Michael Bergeron and Chris Bergeron; two sisters, Delores Domangue and Charlene Labat; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert C. Bergeron; his grandparents, Walter and Violet Marcel Bergeron; one son-in-law, Mark Darcey; and his mother-in-law, Velma Lirette Neil
• retired and was a U.S. National Guard veteran; parishioner of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

October 26, 2006

Larry ‘Pops’ Cole Sr.

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; services Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Doris Cole of Thibodaux; four daughters, Mary Nicholas and husband, Randy, of Gramercy, Sylvia Cole and Theresa Blanco of Thibodaux and Anne Young and husband, Warren, of Raceland; five sons, Ronald, Larry, Paul, Clarence and Charles Cole, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Loretta King and Peggy Johnson of Thibodaux; three brothers, Murphy and William Cole of Thibodaux and Mikey Cole of Napoleonville; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Frank Cole Sr.; one daughter, Terry Cole; two brothers, Frank and Michael Bruce Cole; one grandchild; and one son-in-law
• retired employee of the City of Thibodaux

Thomas Faye

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Angleton, Texas, died of a heart attack at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• memorial service Friday at First Baptist Church of Gray
• survived by his wife, Patricia Faye of Angleton; his parents, Androcles Faye Jr. and Hazel Faye; three daughters, Kimberly Faye of Houma, Michelle Faye of Angelton and Racheal Faye; three brothers, Daniel Faye, Terry Bourg and Ivy Bourg, all of Houma; and one sister, Deborah Bourg of Panama City, Fla.
• Baptist

Clarence J. Ford

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Fakier Ford; four sons, Lance Ford and wife, Traci, Craig Ford, Lenny Ford and wife, Amy, and Chris Ford and wife, Andi; one daughter, Claire F. Lee and husband, Mike; one brother, Luke Ford Jr. and wife, Betty; and 13 grandchildren, Benton, David, Jacob, Steven, Laura, Justin, Annie, Taylor, Austin, Spenser and Parker Ford and Emily and Aaron Lee
• preceded in death by his parents, Luke Ford Sr. and Elma Boudreaux Ford; and one brother, Harvey Ford and wife, Suzie
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Tyler James Hebert

• age 21, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 10:19 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Randall J. Hebert and Benita Landry Hebert; his grandparents, Vernice and Dudley Tabor, Pearl and Charles Adams and Junius Hebert; one brother, Brenen Hebert and wife, Leslie; one sister, Randi Hebert; his godchild, Devyn Durocher; and two nephews, Reese and Tanner Hebert
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifford Landry; and his cousin, Eugenie Marie Loupe
• worked for Wetland Equipment of Thibodaux and enjoyed fishing, and being with his friends
• Samart Funeral Home

Adeline ‘Chick’ Percle Landry

• age 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Mark J. Landry and wife, Norlie, and Timothy "Tim" Landry and wife, Mary; one brother, Emile "Neg" Percle Sr.; four sisters, Lena David, Lorita Rodrigue, Celina Rodrigue and Joyce Toups; six grandchildren, Ericka, Ashlee, Lee Michael and Rocky Landry, Jade Babin and Simone Babin Cox; and six great-grandchildren, Allexia Landry, Gracee and McKinlee Thibodaux, Jadyn Babin, Dylan and Dylanie Cox
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Landry; her parents, Clay and Rita Percle; one son, Michael J. Landry; two brothers, Louis and Ivy Percle; and one sister, Vergia Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cassandra Kay Brown Lomax

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lionel Lomax of Marrero; one daughter, Sydney Alexis Lomax of Marrero; two stepdaughters, Courtney and Candace Lomax of New Orleans; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brown Sr. of Gray; three brothers, Isaac Brown Jr. of Monroe, Leonard and Michael Brown of Gray; and two sisters, Belinda Brown of Gray and Dr. Christy Brown of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Street and the Rev. and Mrs. James Brown Sr.
• licensed practical nurse with Marrero Healthcare and Meadowcrest Living Center; member of New Magnolia Baptist Church in Gray; loved to socialize with everyone
• Community Funeral Home

Barbara Ann Sanders

• age 64, a native of the West Bank and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by her mother, Bella Roland; two sons, Derek and Jody Sanders; one daughter, Missy Sauls; two brothers, Ray Thompson and Laney Roland; one sister, Adelyn Retif; six grandchildren, Brent Sanders, Whitney Morris, Joshua Sauls, Kelsey Sanders, Ethan Sanders and Evan Sanders
• preceded in death by her husband, Bob Sanders; her father, Raymond Thompson; and one daughter, Adonna Sanders
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 27, 2006

Gary P. Babin

• age 58, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Deanie M. Babin; three sons, Chris Babin and wife, Jenny, Tim Babin and wife, Shelly, and Tommy Gaudet and wife, Jessica; two daughters, Becky Guidry and husband, Scott, and Ann Shelly and husband, Joe; two brothers, Eugene Babin Jr. and Gerald Babin; five sisters, Margarite Orgeron, Doris Breaux, Marion Labat, Carmella Lusco and Bonnie Daigle; and 12 grandchildren, Jake Caillouet, Jenna-Nicole Guidry, Skylar Babin, Aubrie, Evan and Courtney Babin, Karlee McKee, Benton Gaudet, Joshua, Michelle, Matt and Lauren Shelly
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Earline Knight Babin; and one son, Nick Gaudet
• retired six months ago after being employed by Oxy Chemicals for 38 years; currently president of the Houma Airbase Beagle Club; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sarah Blum Babin

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Logan H. Babin Jr. and wife, Anne, and Leopold Blum Babin of Houma; one sister, Bessie Blum Antis of Houma; four grandchildren, Kara Babin Gee and husband, Hunter, of Nashville, Tenn., Logan H. Babin III and wife, Carrie, of Houma, Catey and Robbie Babin of Alpharetta, Ga.; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Logan H. Babin Sr.; her parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum; her grandparents, Louis and Hannah Lewald and Joseph and Sarah Blum; and two brothers, Louis Lewald Blum Sr. and Joseph Blum Sr.
• graduate of Lorton Preparatory School of Houma and Louisiana State University; worked with her husband at his three businesses: Babin Appliances, Logan Babin Mechanical Contracting and Logan Babin Real Estate; active in the Terrebonne Chapter of the American Red Cross, Houma-Thibodaux Community Concert Association, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, the Order of the Eastern Star, Jewish Congregation of Houma (Beth El), and was a member of Temple Sinai of New Orleans; loved to travel (going around the world twice with her husband), dance and play bridge with the Never on Thursday Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Laban T. ‘Black’ Bergeron

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• funeral services were held Wednesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Catherine N. Bergeron; his mother, Odessa L. Bergeron; one son, Allen D. Bergeron; four daughters, Gina M. Bergeron, Shanna E. Darcey, Brandi B. Isiesi and Catherine H. Crane; three brothers, Irby "Bubby" Bergeron, Michael Bergeron and Chris Bergeron; two sisters, Delores Domangue and Charlene Labat; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Irby Joseph Bergeron; his grandparents, Walter and Violet Marcel Bergeron; two sons-in-law, Mark Darcey and Patrick Daigle; and his mother-in-law, Velma Lirette Neil
• retired wireline operator and a retired maintenance manager with Brien Apartments and was a U.S. National Guard veteran; enjoyed NASCA, was a sports fan and enjoyed fishing; parishioner of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Gene Chauvin Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Thurs-day, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Sunday at the funeral home chapel; donated his body to science
• survived by his former wife, Mary Glynn Chauvin; his companion, Chris Nettleton; one son, Gene Chauvin Jr. and wife, Sarah; two daughters, Lisa Himel and husband, Herbert, and Sandy Dague and husband, Brian; two brothers, Harold Chauvin Jr. and Donald Chauvin; five sisters, Beverly Carroll, Maybelle Prather, Sybil Boudreaux, Yvonne Daigle and Pat Autin; and five grandchildren, Ross Chauvin, Michelle Chauvin, Nicholas Himel, Allyce Himel and Haley Dague
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chauvin Sr. and Irene Thibodaux Chauvin
• president of Chauvin Brothers in Chauvin and was a Korean War veteran and was past commander of the VFW Post No. 9608
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Isiah Cunningham

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in New Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Carol R. Cunningham of Napoleonville; one daughter, Jessie Mae Howard of Labadieville; three sons, Sterling Cunningham of Napoleonville, Al Cunningham and Kenner Cunningham of Donaldsonville; two brothers, George Cunningham and wife, Mary, of Napoleonville and Leroy Cunningham and wife, Edith, of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Cunningham; his parents, Viola and Osker Cunningham Sr.; three sisters, Lula Robinson, Virginia Harris and Elizabeth Joseph; and three brothers, Osker Cunningham Jr., James Cunningham and Ernest Cunningham
• member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board; U.S. World War II Army veteran

Barbara C. Kliebert

• age 69, a native of Lutcher and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond J. Kliebert; four sons, Ransel, Wesley, Emery and Timothy Kliebert; four daughters, Amanda Kraemer, Maranita Hymel, Luce Kliebert and Keisha Pitre; one brother, Paul Cazenave; one sister, Earline Landry; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Aldai and Luce Cazenave; and one sister, Geraldine Amadee
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie

Raymond Joseph ‘Sonny’ Landry

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednes-day, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Frances L. Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard S. Landry and Marie Bergeron Landry; one brother-in-law, Harold James Hebert; three brothers, Roland, Lawrence and Richard Jr.; one sister, Ruby Landry; his maternal grandparents, Thomas Bergeron and Eve Keller; and his paternal grandparents, Wisy Landry and Anna Naquin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cassandra Kay Brown Lomax

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lionel Lomax of Marrero; one daughter, Sydney Alexis Lomax of Marrero; two stepdaughters, Courtney and Candace Lomax of New Orleans; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brown Sr. of Gray; three brothers, Isaac Brown Jr. of Monroe, Leonard and Michael Brown of Gray; and two sisters, Belinda Brown of Gray and Dr. Christy Brown of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Street and the Rev. and Mrs. James Brown Sr.
• licensed practical nurse with Marrero Healthcare and Meadowcrest Living Center; member of New Magnolia Baptist Church in Gray; loved to socialize with everyone
• Community Funeral Home

Angela Denise Shelvy Melara

• age 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Midway, Ga., died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her mother, Barbara W. Smith Williams of Thibodaux; her stepfather, Albert L. Williams Sr.; one son, Tremontro Ray Stanley Jr. of North Carolina; three sisters, Germaine M. Shelvy Baker and husband, Spencer, of Pooler, Ga., Ann Kennedy of Thibodaux and Cheryl England of Avondale; three brothers, Royal Shelvy Jr. and Tobias Flakes of Thibodaux and Ronald Ray Shelvy of Mississippi; and her grandfather, Reginald Walker
• preceded in death by her husband, Cesar Melara; her father, Royal Shelvy Sr.; her stepfather, Joseph Smith; one sister, Carla Faye Shelvy; and her grandparents, Dorothy Scott and Hearld Sr. and Olivia Shelvy
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Elaine VanBrocklin Musa

• age 44, a native of East St. Louis, Ill., and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by one son, Daniel Nimer of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Pam VanBrocklin of New Iberia; two aunts, Mary V. LeBlanc of Houma and Grace V. Broussard of New Iberia; two uncles, David VanBrocklin of Utah and Thomas VanBrocklin Jr. of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Nora Davis VanBrocklin; one sister, Elizabeth VanBrocklin; and her grandparents, Pearl Davis, Thomas VanBrocklin Sr. and Nettie G. VanBrocklin
• Evangeline Funeral Home

James Miller

• age 74, a native of St. James and longtime resident of New Orleans, living in Houston following Hurricane Katrina, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Herman Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Saturday at the church, with interment in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Shirley B. Miller of New Orleans, two sons, Keith Bolding of Houston and Charles Bolding of New Orleans; one daughter, Glenda Harris of New Orleans; seven sisters, Rosemary Winslow, Lucille Miller and Louise Davis, all of New Orleans, Geneva McPherson and Luciender Gatlin of Albuquerque, N.M., Viola Jeffery of Vacherie and Elnora Clark of Paulina; one brother, Walter Miller of Belle Rose; four grandchildren; one aunt, Rebecca Johnson of St. James; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Wilfred Miller; and two brothers, Wilton and Arthur Miller
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

David John Plaisance

• age 49, a native of Lockport and resident of Quitman, Texas, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Saturday at the chapel
• survived by his wife, Faith Oubre Plaisance; two sons, Travis Plaisance and Vincent and Amanda Oubre; his mother, Selma Dufrene Plaisance; one daughter, Kylie and Bryan O’Neal; his grandchildren, Taylor Plaisance and Alexis O’Neal, Jayda and Desmond Oubre; four brothers, Jimmy and Judy Plaisance, L.J. and Leslie Plaisance, Allen and Anne Plaisance and Jody and Cheryl Plaisance; and two sisters, Selma "Chee Wee" and Faron "Bayou" Oubre and Maria and Michael Pender
• preceded in death by his father, Lindberg Plaisance Sr.; and his grandparents, Abel and Elmire Dufrene Sr. and Eusbee and Azalie Plaisance
• employee of Petro Hunt LLC for 10 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jeannie Saling Redmond

• age 61, a native of Bastrop, former resident of New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Anchorage, Alaska, and a resident of Gibson, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by her husband, Kevin Redmond; her first husband, Paul Martin; one son, Owen A. Saling; four daughters, Stacey L. Martin, Tawny Saling, Martha Mowers and Peggy A. Saling; one brother, Bill Skipper Jr.; two sisters, Trudy Benson and Peggy Keefer; six grandchildren, Louis Mowers Jr., Andy Mowers, Meghan Malone, Devin Saling, Christopher "Scott" Pridgen II and Devin Blackler; and one nephew, Michael Keefer
• preceded in death by her second husband, Frank Albert Saling; her parents, Bill and Martha Skipper; and one granddaughter, Christine Kathleen Malone
• an operator with Answer Best Call Center and was an animal lover, enjoyed computer games, reading and traveling
• Samart Funeral Home

Harold Washington Sr.

• age 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibo-daux, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to service time Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sharon H. Washington of Thibodaux; three sons, Anthony, Chad and Harold Washington Jr., all of Thibodaux; two daughters, Brittany and Kimberly Washington of Thibodaux; six brothers, Paul Washington Jr. and Alex Washington Sr. of Thibodaux, Wilbert and Warren Washington Sr. of Labadieville, Wallace Washington Sr. of Detroit and Ronald Washington Sr. of Napoleoonville; two sisters, Laura Mae Major of Raceland and Yvonne Washington of Labadieville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elroy and Eula Hawkins of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Louise Harris Washington; and his paternal and maternal grandparents
• former pipefitter at Bollinger Shipyard
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Square ‘Daddy Shonk’ Wolfe II

• age 94, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Howard Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by five sons, Roland Wolfe Sr. and wife, Cementra, Donald Wolfe Sr. and wife, Emelda, Milton Wolfe Sr. and wife, Elizabeth, Raymond Wolfe and wife, Brenda, and Bruce Wolfe and wife, Catherine; two daughters, Dorothy Safford and husband, William, and Velma Barquet and husband, Victor; two daughters-in-law, Lenelle Wolfe and Hattie Wolfe; 88 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; and 45 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Harris Wolfe; his second wife, Susie Stove Wolfe; his parents, Square Wolfe I and Sarah Picou Wolfe; five sons, infant son, Bernard, Charles, Jerome, Roy Sr. and Square Vincent Wolfe III; one daughter, Sheila Wolfe; six brothers, William, Clarence, Claudell, Jimmy, Joseph and Van Wolfe Sr.; two sisters, Mary Wolfe Draper and Mildred Wolfe Austin; and his grandparents, Harry Wolfe and Laura Celestine and William and Harriet Picou
• retired from Southdown Sugar Mill and was a member of Masonic Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 Free & Accepted Mason and a member of Howard Baptist Church; enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping
• Community Funeral Home

 

October 28, 2006

Dorothy Sue Howell Anderson

• age 70, a native of Joaquin, Texas, and resident of Whitehouse, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas; funeral service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Neuville Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Carrol Lee Anderson and wife, Judy, of Duson, Bobby Lynn Anderson of Scott, Michael Joe Anderson of Scott, and Terry Glynn Anderson and wife, Michelle, of Merrimack, N.H.; two brothers, Richard Howell and wife, Ann, of Shreveport and James Howell of Joaquin; two sisters, Helen Brown of Longview, Texas, and Barbara Latimer and husband, Jack, of Joaquin; eight grandchildren, David L. Anderson, Nathaniel N. Anderson, Lana Marie Anderson, Matthew J. Anderson, Daniel N. Anderson, Benjamin J. Anderson, Jeremy J. Anderson and Frank D’Alessandro; two great-grandchildren, Lexi F. Lanthier and Hailey A. Lanthier
• preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Ruth Cook Howell; her husband, Leonard E. Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Earl Brown and Novice Lamar Anderson
• homemaker, mother and grandmother and was very active in school activities and was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church
• Watson and Sons Funeral Home

Sarah Blum Babin

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Logan H. Babin Jr. and wife, Anne, and Leopold Blum Babin of Houma; one sister, Bessie Blum Antis of Houma; four grandchildren, Kara Babin Gee and husband, Hunter, of Nashville, Tenn., Logan H. Babin III and wife, Carrie, of Houma, Catey and Robbie Babin of Alpharetta, Ga.; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Logan H. Babin Sr.; her parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum; her grandparents, Louis and Hannah Lewald and Joseph and Sarah Blum; and two brothers, Louis Lewald Blum Sr. and Joseph Blum Sr.
• graduate of Lorton Preparatory School of Houma and Louisiana State University; worked with her husband at his three businesses: Babin Appliances, Logan Babin Mechanical Contracting and Logan Babin Real Estate. She was active in the Terrebonne Chapter of the American Red Cross, Houma-Thibodaux Community Concert Association, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, the Order of the Eastern Star, Jewish Congregation of Houma (Beth El), and was a member of Temple Sinai of New Orleans; loved to travel (going around the world twice with her husband), dance and play bridge with the Never on Thursday Club
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Gene Chauvin Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Sunday at the funeral home; donated his body to science
• survived by his former wife, Mary Glynn Chauvin; his companion, Chris Nettleton; one son, Gene Chauvin Jr. and wife, Sarah; two daughters, Lisa Himel and husband, Herbert, and Sandy Dague and husband, Brian; two brothers, Harold Chauvin Jr. and Donald Chauvin; five sisters, Beverly Carroll, Maybelle Prather, Sybil Boudreaux, Yvonne Daigle and Pat Autin; and five grandchildren, Ross Chauvin, Michelle Chauvin, Nicholas Himel, Allyce Himel and Haley Dague
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chauvin Sr. and Irene Thibodaux Chauvin
• president of Chauvin Brothers in Chauvin and was a Korean War veteran and was past commander of the VFW Post No. 9608
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jai Michael Felarise

• age 27, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass today at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Herman and Oldelia Felarise; his mother, Enola F. Manchester; one brother, Dylan Manchester; one sister, Jena F. Istere and husband, Robert; one niece, Janaé Istere; two nephews, Robbie and Ryan Istere; and his dog, Muffin
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Sweetsay and Enola Gisclair, Felonsise Gisclair and Ezeman and Zelma V. Felarise; one brother, Herman Felarise Jr.; and his dog, Taco Bella
• loved listening to music, listening to the birds outside and any toy that would sing and dance; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Earl Young

• age 63, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Shellmont Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his wife, Louise Young of Des Allemands; two sons, Larry Young and Courtland Robinson of Des Allemands; four daughters, Angela Young of San Jose, Calif., Monica Marshall, Earlyndra Robinson and April Robinson of Des Allemands; two brothers, Joshua Young of Des Allemands and Donald Young of Raceland; two sisters, Mary Chaney of Antioch, Calif.; and Verna Major of Des Allemands; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by parents, Elizabeth and Earl Young Sr.; two sisters, Vera Thomas and Mary Young; and his grandparents, Harry and Mary Young
• member of Antioch Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board

Clarence Ford

• lifelong Thibodaux resident who celebrated his 75th birthday this month, died Wednesday from emphysema
• funeral services were Friday, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• his wife, Louise Fakier Ford; daughter, Claire Lee; sons, Craig, Chris, Lenny and Lance; and younger brother, Luke Ford, all of Thibodaux.
• started working part-time at Thibodaux’s Maronge Bar about 20 years ago, even before retiring from a job with Freeport MacMoran Sulfur that took him offshore for extended periods

 

October 29, 2006

Sarah Blum Babin

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Logan H. Babin Jr. and wife, Anne, and Leopold Blum Babin of Houma; one sister, Bessie Blum Antis of Houma; four grandchildren, Kara Babin Gee and husband, Hunter, of Nashville, Tenn., Logan H. Babin III and wife, Carrie, of Houma, Catey and Robbie Babin of Alpharetta, Ga.; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Logan H. Babin Sr.; her parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum; her grandparents, Louis and Hannah Lewald and Joseph and Sarah Blum; and two brothers, Louis Lewald Blum Sr. and Joseph Blum Sr.
• graduate of Lorton Preparatory School of Houma and Louisiana State University; worked with her husband at his three businesses: Babin Appliances, Logan Babin Mechanical Contracting and Logan Babin Real Estate. She was active in the Terrebonne Chapter of the American Red Cross, Houma-Thibodaux Community Concert Association, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, the Order of the Eastern Star, Jewish Congregation of Houma (Beth El), and was a member of Temple Sinai of New Orleans; loved to travel (going around the world twice with her husband), dance and play bridge with the Never on Thursday Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rena Mae Domangue Blanchard

• age 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Sunshine, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in St. Gabriel; mass Monday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Mausoleum in Pierre Part
• survived by three daughters, Alice Hoffman and husband, Gerald, Melissa Mallet and husband, Hardy, and Rena Nickens and husband, Warren, all of Gonzales; three sons, Nolan Blanchard Jr. and wife, Jan, of Pierre Part, Wayne Blanchard and wife, Angela, of Napoleonville, and Kerin P. Blanchard of Gonzales; six brothers, Irey, Aswell, Shaffer Jr., Eural, Mark and Ranzel Domangue; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Blanchard; her parents, Shaffer Domangue Sr. and Alice Domangue; and one brother, Ewalle Domangue

Gene Chauvin Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation to service time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service today at the funeral home; donated his body to science
• survived by his former wife, Mary Glynn Chauvin; his companion, Chris Nettleton; one son, Gene Chauvin Jr. and wife, Sarah; two daughters, Lisa Himel and husband, Herbert, and Sandy Dague and husband, Brian; two brothers, Harold Chauvin Jr. and Donald Chauvin; five sisters, Beverly Carroll, Maybelle Prather, Sybil Boudreaux, Yvonne Daigle and Pat Autin; and five grandchildren, Ross Chauvin, Michelle Chauvin, Nicholas Himel, Allyce Himel and Haley Dague
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chauvin Sr. and Irene Thibodaux Chauvin
• president of Chauvin Brothers in Chauvin and was a Korean War veteran and was past commander of the VFW Post No. 9608
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Harry Earl Chemin Sr.

• age 67, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial at Grandview Cemetery in Pasedena, Texas
• survived by his wife, Nelli Gonzalez Chemin; two sons, Harry Earl Chemin Jr. and wife, Angela, of Phoenix and David Wayne Chemin of New Orleans; one daughter, Allyson Boudousquie and husband, Bret, of Houston; two brothers, V.J. Chemin and wife, Mary, and Kenneth Chemin and wife, Carolyn, of LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Arlene Guerrero and husband, Jake, of Pasedena; four grandchildren, Evan Boudousquie, Emma Boudousquie, Abigail "Abby" Chemin and Trey Chemin
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Chemin and Myrtle Barthel Chemin
• retired engineer for Baker Hughes and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Vivian Aucoin Finklea

• age 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Metairie, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery; memorial service Tuesday at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie
• survived by two sons, John Robert Finklea of Metairie and Thomas A. Finklea and wife, Sally, of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Suzanne F. Uhl and husband, James, of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Ruby Aucoin Bascle of Bourg; four grandchildren, Aaron James Finklea and wife, Brie, of Austin, Jacob Lawrence Finklea of Beaumont, Texas, Joshua Bernard Finklea of Austin and Jennifer Suzanne Uhl and fiance, Daniel Harris, of Carlsbad, Calif.
• preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Finklea; her parents, Camille Aucoin and Regina Robichaux Aucoin; and two brothers, Numa and P.J. Aucoin
• devoted mother and housewife and a very active member of the church community at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, where she served in many capacities
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Woolston Hurley

• age 84, a native of Clayton, N.J., and resident of Gray, died at 6:32 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mulberry Baptist Church and to funeral time Saturday at Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Funeral Home in Hopewell N.J.; religious service Monday at Mulberry Baptist and Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Highland Cemetery in Princeton, N.J.
• survived by three daughters, Sharon Ann H. Fenton and husband, William Gerald Fenton, of Alpharetta, Ga., Beth H. Carlos and husband, Gerald Carlos, of Gray and Patricia H. Yonko and husband, David Adam Yonko, of Houma; one brother, Stephen E. Woolston Jr. and wife, Peg, of Toms River, N.J.; eight grandchildren, Toby C. Trahan and husband, Tommy, Tina Fister and husband, Jay, Christopher Carlos and wife, Cathy, Peter H. Gantz and wife, Linda, Stephen W. Gantz and wife, Sheryl, Elizabeth Williams and husband, Mike, Amy Y. Ruth and husband, Bill, and Jill Y. Wagner and husband, John; and 13 great-grandchildren, Garrett and Justin Trahan, Sarah and Alyssa Fister, Alexis and Brooke Carlos, Jordan and Casey Green, Evan Ruth, Mikayla and Carter Gantz and Trent and Abagail Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, John "Pete" Arthur Hurley; her parents, Stephen E. Woolston Sr. and Luella Hixson Woolston; twin grandchildren, Patricia and Jennifer Yonko; and one sister L. Ann Woolston
• retired bookkeeper with Pierson Construction for 10 years; member of Keenagers, the Kitchen Crew and Bell Choir at Mulberry Baptist Church; member of Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norman ‘Polute’ LeFort Sr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emily Adams LeFort; four sons, Norman LeFort and wife, Leslie, Robby LeFort and wife, Jaimi, Michael LeFort and Glenn LeFort and wife, Robin; one daughter, Denise L. Kiger; one brother, Andrew LeFort Jr.; four sisters, Doris LeFort, Lorraine Pierce, Audry Burrett and Mae Ann Danos; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Benesia Gaspard LeFort; one brother, Rudy LeFort; three sisters, Norma Plaisance, Laura Mae Guidry and Oletta Autin; and one great-grandchild
• served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the owner of N.J.L. Part and Service in Cut Off; Catholic

Mary Ratcliff Voclain

• age 65, a native of Berwick and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• graveside service Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by three stepsons, Charles Voclain of Schriever, Doug Voclain of Houma and Perry Voclain of Chattonooga, Tenn.; one sister, Lucy H. Sons of Patterson; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Voclain; her parents, Allen Ratcliff and Agnes Miller Ratcliff; and two brothers, James Hinkle and Howard Ratcliff
• homemaker and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

 

October 30, 2006

Mae T. Aucoin

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by one son, Don Aucoin; one daughter, Sally Clifton; one sister, Ione Duet; 10 grandchildren, Connie Smith, Troy Aucoin, Denice White, Kyle Aucoin, Corey Aucoin, Kathy Dugan, Tina Hightower, Mike Clifton, Jenica Collier and Kamie Aucoin; 24 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Aucoin; her parents, Cyprien Seraphin Thibodeaux and Alida Boudreaux Thibodeaux; one son, Roger C. Aucoin; three brothers, Dennis, George and Eddie Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Georgette Aysen and Annette Arcement
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Harry Earl Chemin Sr.

• age 67, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial Wednesday at Grandview Cemetery in Pasedena, Texas
• survived by his wife, Nelli Gonzalez Chemin; two sons, Harry Earl Chemin Jr. and wife, Angela, of Phoenix and David Wayne Chemin of New Orleans; one daughter, Allyson Boudousquie and husband, Bret, of Houston; two brothers, V.J. Chemin and wife, Mary, and Kenneth Chemin and wife, Carolyn, of LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Arlene Guerrero and husband, Jake, of Pasedena; four grandchildren, Evan Boudousquie, Emma Boudousquie, Abigail "Abby" Chemin and Trey Chemin
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Chemin and Myrtle Barthel Gonzales; and one sister, Pam Morales
• retired engineer for Baker Hughes and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Joseph Harold Constant

• age 80, a resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances Schexnayder Constant; three sons, Donald, John and Joseph Constant; two daughters, Nadine C. Breaud and Jane C. Prejeant; three brothers, Percy H., Raymond J. and Michael J. Constant; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph D. and Beatrice Steib Constant; three brothers, Donald, Adler and Adolph D. Constant Jr.; and three sisters, Marie Louise and Jacqueline Constant and Connie C. McCahren
• served in the Korean War and World War II and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the VFW Post No. 4245

Mary Washington Dupre

• age 69, a native of Huntington, W.Va., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Adrien Dupre; two daughters, Lynette D. White and husband, Freddie, and Gina D. Bunch and husband, Billy; one brother, Reed P. Washington Jr.; one sister, Margaret A. Culp; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Reed Sr. and Emogene Shy Washington
• homemaker and a member of the VFW in Chauvin; Catholic

Ray B. LeBlanc

• age 74, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorena Hebert LeBlanc; one son, Byran LeBlanc and friend, Cathy; two daughters, Susan Acosta and husband, Bruce, and Pam Boudreaux and husband, Bobby; two sisters, Margaret Hebert and Betty Benoit; five grandchildren, Casie Triche and husband, Jimmy, Crystal Oubre and husband, Bryan, Kenny Boudreaux and wife, Brooke, Bobbie Lynn Boudreaux and Alvin LeBlanc; one great-grandchild, Jax Triche; and a very special pet, Dukie
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Lydia Thibodeaux LeBlanc; three brothers, A.J. Jr., Hubert and Roland LeBlanc; and two sisters, Rosa Rich-ard and Joyce LeBlanc
• retired personnel man-ager of Supreme Sugar Refinery and served in the Korean War; member of Labadieville American Legion Post No. 284 and Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department; loved his work, serving his community and cooking
• Landry's Funeral Home

Norman ‘Frenchie Express Cook’ Lee

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Hebert Lee; one brother, Gene Lee; and one sister, Gina Hamrick
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louise Guidry Lee
• truck driver for 18 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran; member of the American Legion and D.V.A. and was Catholic

Richard Joseph ‘Richie’ Liner Jr.

• age 31, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his father, Richard "Dickie" J. Liner Sr. of Houma; his mother, Terri Percle St. Peter of Houma; his grandmother, Theresa G. Percle of Houma; one brother, Joshua Liner of Houma; and one sister, Ashley Liner of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Alcide J. and Hazel C. Liner and Melvin A. Percle
• flooring installer and a valve technician for Wood Group/PSI
• member of the National Guard and was a 1993 graduate of Terrebonne High School; enjoyed hunting and fishing with all his family at the Liner Camp; had become an avid golfer over the past years and enjoyed playing with his life-long friends; very loyal, caring and very giving friend; happiest when playing and being with the children of family and friends
• Catholic/Christian and parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sherell Marie Mobley

• age 26, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Chuck Naquin; her parents, Loretta Cheramie Dardar and stepfather, James Dardar Sr.; her father, Timmy Mobley and stepmother, Sherry Mobley; one daughter, Mackenzie Renee’ Theriot; one sister, Philonese Mobley Reynaud and brother-in-law, Jean Reynaud; several stepbrothers and stepsisters; two nieces, Chloe Elizabeth and Clair Nicole Reynaud; and her grandparents, George and Dora Mea Lee Rebstock
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Leroy Cheramie and Henry and Mable Mobley
• employed at Martin Terminal as a galley hand; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Shane Arnold Pellegrin

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his parents, Arnold Pellegrin and Elaine Glynn Pellegrin of Houma; one daughter, Jonnah Brown of Ovett, Miss.; and one sister, Dawn Oglesvy of Austin, Texas

Geraldine Mary Foret Richaud

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:24 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Eddie L. Richaud III and wife, Lynne, and Parrish J. Richaud and wife, Michelle, of Houma; two daughters, Gerry Ann Romano and husband, Ferrell, and Susan Clause and husband, Lester Jr., of Houma; two brothers, Emile Foret and Roy Foret Sr. of Houma; three sisters, Shirley Rogers, Anna Levron and Melanie Kay of Houma; nine grandchildren, Tony Romano, Mark Romano, Tammy Romano, Shelby Richaud, Claire Richaud, Candace Clause, Jaime Richaud, Eddie Richaud IV and Kasey Richaud; and one great-grandchild, Mallory Romano
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie "Do-Do" Lawrence Richaud Jr.; her parents, Jessie Willard Foret and Hazel Olivier Foret; one granddaughter, January Elizabeth Richaud; one brother, Jessie Foret Jr.; and one sister, Catherine Domangue
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dale Charles Thibodeaux

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Phyllis Prosperie Thibodeaux; and three brothers, Glenn Thibodeaux and wife, Olga, Curt Thibodeaux and wife, Wanda, and Steve Thibodeaux and wife, Margie "Annie"
• preceded in death by his father, Fred J. Thibodeaux; and his grandparents, Miguel Prosperie Sr. and Lydia McElroy Prosperie and Freddie Thibodeaux and Annest LeBlanc Thibodeaux

Joe Willie Jr.

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Smith Jones of Raceland; two brothers, Clarence Jones and Freddie Jones of New Orleans; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Flossie and Joe Willie Jones Sr.; one sister, Marqurite Jones Barker; one brother, Robert Jones; and his grandparents, Willie and Beatrice Jones
• Baptist

 

October 31, 2006

Bonnie Bychurch

• age 51, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Lizzie and Magie Bychurch; one sister-in-law, Doris Bychurch; one niece, Denise Orgeron and husband, Regan; one nephew, Lynn Bychurch; one great-niece and great-nephew, Raven Bychurch and Matthew Perque; one half-sister, Jill Istre Duplantis; one half-brother, Timmy Istre; and her biological mother, Norma Istre
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Elnore Cantrelle Bychurch; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Policar Bychurch and Emile and "Grom" Barrios Cantrelle; and one brother, Alvin Bychurch
• assistant principal of Cut Off Elementary School and was a great lover of animals; member of the Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Sandra Norrell Carter

• age 67, a native of McCamey, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• memorial service Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church; donated her body to science
• survived by her husband, Robert J. Carter; three children, Cheri L. Kirk and companion, Bill Goodman, Bryan K. Carter and companion, Amy Jones, and Tina C. Blanchard and husband, Joe; and 15 grandchildren
• retired from South Louisiana Bank with 10 years of service and was an active and longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi
• breast cancer survivor for 14 years

David Hester Sr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, Warren Hester Jr. of Raceland; three sons, David Hester Jr. and Dwayne Hester of Thibodaux and Byron Thomas of Raceland; one daughter, Ebony Coleman of Houma; ten sisters, Cynthia Robinson, Sharon Harris, Jacklyn Hester, Irma Hester, Alicia Hester, Tonya Hester, Ladonja Hester, Angela Hester, Tamika Hester and Keesha Hester, all of Raceland; five brothers, Warren Hester III, Kerry Hester, Robert Hester, Brando Hester and Corey Hester, all of Raceland; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Alexander Hester; his mother, Audrey M. Hester; one son, Dnathan Hester; one sister, Tosha Hester; and his grandparents, Warren Hester Sr. and Irene Hester and the Rev. John Young and Irma Young
• Baptist

Jean B. Jeffus

• age 93, a native of Plainview, Texas, died at from complication of a stroke, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery with full military honors given by the East St. Mary Veteran Funeral Squad
• survived by one son, Kenneth Jeffus of Thibodaux; two daughters, Connie Jeffus of Grapevine, Texas, and Kate Jeffus of New York; one brother, Worth Jeffus and wife, Winnie, of Guymon, Okla.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Jeffus Lauterbach and husband, Kenny; two great-granddaughter twins, Esther and Clare Lauterbach, of Brooklyn; others for whom he had special feelings are, Rita White from Morgan City, Dr. Kay Jordan of New Orleans and Phyllis Greenblatt of Baton Rouge; one niece, Joan Jeffus Connelly and family of Valencia, Calif.; and one nephew, Larry Jeffus and family of Guymon
• preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Levy Jeffus; and one son, Jean B. Jeffus Jr.
• one of the first graduates in civil engineering at Texas Tech; met his wife, Eleanor Levy, of Morgan City in 1936, while working with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers on the flood-control systems on the Atchafalaya Basin, constructing the first seawalls in Morgan City and Berwick
• from 1942 to 1946 during World War II, he served in the Construction Battalions (Seabees) in the Aleutian Islands, and in the Pacific during the final battles of the war; participated in the landings in Iwo Jima and was sent to Tokyo immediately after the occupation of Japan, where he was decommissioned at the rank of Lieutenant; proud of his military service and that his birthday in May 30, 1913, became designated as Memorial Day; served as post commander in Plainview and district commander in the Amarillo VFW in Texas
• returned to Plainview in 1946, took up farming and used his surveying skills to help other farmers set up contour irrigation systems when water became available for farming in the Texas Panhandle; nonetheless, the manual irrigation systems and demanding life of farming, as well as his and his wife’s attachment to southern Louisiana, caused him to return to his career in engineering and in 1957 he and his family came back to Morgan City, beginning a longtime residence
• joined the firm of Brown and Root, eventually working his way up to general manager, until the time the yard was closed; then worked on international assignments for Halliburton, including the eastern leg of the trans-South American pipeline and the submarine depot in Iran until his retirement, which was precipitated when the Shah was deposed in 1979
• interludes away from Morgan City only made him want to return permanently to Morgan City, where he lived until finally being forced away by hurricane evacuations and their aftermath in 2004, living in Houma for the past two years; during that time he enjoyed visits in Houma and Baton Rouge with his great-granddaughter twins, who were born in August of 2004
• treated to a get-together with former colleagues at Brown and Root, as well as a mini family reunion on the occasion of his 93rd birthday
• favorite charity or because of the significance to his life, to the hurricane/flood relief funds or research for Parkinson’s Disease and/or Macular Degeneration
• Twin City Funeral Home

Marie Degruise Pertuit

• age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Lucille Benoit, Corinne Fabre and Belinda Fabre
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitley Pertuit; her parents, Pierre Degruise and Catherine Zeringue Degruise; and one sister, Annette Bourgeois
• member of St. Mary’s Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church