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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
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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
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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
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