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Obituaries November, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 January 2007

November 1, 2006

• Inez Dupuis Ponville Coupel
• age 87, a native of Brusly St. Martin and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by one daughter, Shirley Campo and husband, Claude, of Napoleonville; two sons, Laurey Coupel and wife, Susan, of Pierre Part and Jessie "Minou" Ponville and wife, Alrina, of Pierre Part; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy LaCosta Ponville of Pierre Part; one sister, Regina Mabile of Pierre Part; four brothers, Nolbert Dupuis of Pierre Part, Nolan Dupuis of Klotzville, Percy Dupuis of Brusly St. Martin and Norris Dupuis of Pierre Part; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Ponville Sr. and Paul Coupel; two sons, David Coupel Sr. and Clarence Ponville Jr.; one sister, Irma Berthelot; one grandson, Craig Ponville; and her parents, Zephyain Dupuis and Ida Coupel Dupuis

Quinn Michael Crochet

• age 29, a native of Houma and resident of Duncan, Okla., died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• funeral services were held at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Duncan, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens
• survived by his wife, Angela Dawn Elledge Crochet of Duncan; one daughter, Kaylen Dawn of Duncan; his mother, Helen Duplantis Crochet of Marlow, Okla.; his stepfather, Tim Wilson of Loco, Okla.; one sister, Lacey Pitts and husband, Dave, of Ninnekah, Okla.; one brother, Travis Crochet, currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Duplantis and Claire Brien, all of Houma; one stepbrother, Matt Wilson of Loco; one stepsister, Billie Beth Wilson of Loco; and two nieces, Jacey and Baylee Pitts
• preceded in death by his father, Michael John Crochet; and his grandfather, Jay Crochet
• graduate of Comanche High School and was employed with Hyrda Rig as a service foreman
• Don Grantham Funeral Home

Ebdon Joseph Crosby

• age 6 weeks, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Trevor Crosby and Amy Adams; his grandparents, L.J. And Sharon Adams and Ramona and Patrick Crosby Sr.; and two brothers, Jace Paul Crosby and Dre Joseph Crosby
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

John Alces DuBois

• age 53, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Rose Schexsnayder DuBois; his mother, Peggy Gagneaux Dubois; one daughter, Karlena Allen and husband, Jimmy; one brother, Keith Dubois and wife, Pamela, of Chacahoula; four sisters, Bernadette Chiasson and husband, Herman, of Donner, Edith Kidder and husband, Stan, of Donner, Kim Usey and husband, Carl, of Donner and Monica Rogers and husband, Marty, of Bayou Blue; two grandchildren, Selema and Gabriel Allen; and three foster grandchildren, Dylan, Kristian and Guy Thomas Pitre
• preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Dubois; and his grandparents, Buddy and Edna Richard Gagneaux and Alces and Ovelia LeBlanc Dubois
• worked for 11 years as a security guard at Cypress Bayou Casino; parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Carl ‘Butch’ Guidry

• age 52, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Diane D. Guidry; his mother, Stella Matherne Guidry; two brothers, Randy and Craig Guidry; and one sister, Sheila Guidry Bryant
• preceded in death by his father, Donald Guidry

Rita Saucier LeBlanc

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by one daughter, Rhonda LeBlanc and husband, Jamie; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd J. LeBlanc; her parents, Joseph T. and Mary Florence Durr Saucier; one son, Darryl LeBlanc; and three brothers, Henry, Theogene and John Lloyd Saucier
• homemaker and was Catholic

Nevada Francois Smith

• age 93, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Steven Smith; one sister, Ezar Lafont; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Landa Bouffanie Smith; his parents, Washington Smith and Lucy Kiff Smith; three brothers, Louis, Preselic and Andrew Smith; and four sisters, Ida Danos, Cecilia Terrebonne, Alzina Yarbosieal and an infant sister

Rose Lee Hoffmann Stagni

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by seven children, Jane S. Benandi and husband, Leo, Consuella S. Weimer and husband, Fred, Susan S. LaBauve and husband, Ronald, Roland F. Stangi Jr. and wife, Cathy, Mary S. Schafer and husband, Gary, Arthur E. Stangi and wife, Bonnie, and Cynthia S. Triplett and husband, Mark; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland F. Stangi Sr.; her parents, Arthur E. Hoffmann and Zoe Folse Hoffmann; seven brothers, Andrew H. Hoffmann, Arthur E. Hoffmann Jr., Edward R. Hoffmann, Linden L. Hoffmann, Camile F. Hoffmann, Octave H. Hoffmann and Lionel A. Hoffmann; and six sisters, Zoe H. Bienvenu, Marie Louise H. English, Margaret Hoffmann, Aloysia Hoffmann, Helen H. Naquin and Evylyn H. Toups
• retired employee of Nicholls State University
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Evelina ‘Evelyn’ Collins Thibodeaux

• age 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elgin Thibodeaux of Houma; her mother, Malvina White Collins of Chauvin; one son, Waylon Thibodeaux and wife, Danine, of Houma; two daughters, Twyla Arnaud and husband, David, of Waterford, Wis., and Maxine Bethmann and husband, Matt, of Houston; one brother, Emile Collins Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Mary Poole and Emelda Trahan of Houma; six grandchildren, Robert, Art, Eugenie and Jack Thibodeaux, Jacob and Monica Arnaud; and one great-grandchild, McKayla Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her father, Emile Collins Sr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

November 2, 2006

Mae Gros Badeaux

• age 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Susan Badeaux; and three grandchildren, Jade, Jasmine and Clara Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, Norbert "No No" Badeaux; her parents, Thomas and Elodie Trosclair Gros; and two brothers, Ivy Gros and Whitney Gros
• member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ervin Joseph ‘T-Man’ Bailey

• age 86, a native and lifetime resident of Four Mile Bayou, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• wake service today, and visitation to funeral time Friday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery; graveside services conducted by the East St. Mary Veterans’ Funeral Squad
• survived by his loving wife of more than 64 years, Selma Wiggins Bailey; one daughter, Gail Bailey Aysenne and husband, Charles J. Aysenne, of Four Mile Bayou; one son, Ervin J. Bailey II, of Four Mile Bayou; two grandchildren he adored tremendously, Lisa Aysenne of Austin, Texas, and Jason Bailey and wife, Lauren, of Morgan City; three beautiful great-grandchildren, Hannah, Luke and Kate Bailey of Morgan City; one brother, Shirley Bailey of Amelia; and one sister, Barbara Bailey Gaudet of Amelia
• preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Caroline Daigle Bailey; three brothers, Floyd, E.J. and Ory Bailey; and one sister, Hilda Bailey Duval
• proudly served his country, his community and most importantly, his loving family for 86 blessed years; upon returning safely home from a 33-month tour of duty in the South Pacific during World War II, began operating T-Man’s Grocery and Bar on the banks of Four Mile Bayou in 1945; worked alongside his wife, Selma, for nearly 60 years in the family business, serving and entertaining customers, hunters, fishermen, vacationers and generations of local families enjoying the beauty of southern Louisiana; worked until ill health prevented him from doing so several years ago; contributions to the community of Four Mile Bayou are numerous and includes providing school transportation via "The School Boat" so local children could afford an education
• member of St. Martin Parish School Board during which he was instrumental in the conception, planning and construction of Stephensville Elementary School in 1972; additionally, he served on St. Martin Parish Water and Sewer Board since 1980, later retiring as president in 2005; served as a member of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Randolph ‘Raymond’ Brown

• age 71, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Mark Church in Schriever and to funeral time Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Duke Brown of Modesto, Calif., and Ray Brown of Birmingham, Ala.; four daughters, Iris Reedom of San Antonio, Michelle Mathews of New Orleans, Trelle Brown of Gray and Dena Penner of Madison, Miss.; four sisters, Pearl Adams, Willie Mae Robertson, Rose Brown and Delores Brown, all of Gray; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Brown; his parents, Felton and Evelyn Brown; and two brothers, Charlie Brown and Lemuel Brown
• retired, a member of St. Mark Church and was Baptist

Cara Lee Parks Buras

• age 30, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation to midnight Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, James Bernard Buras Sr.; her mother and stepfather, Elissa Smith and Richard Smith; two sons, James Bernard Buras Jr. and Logan Buras; one daughter, Elizabeth Buras; and one brother, John Parks
• preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Parks

Stanford James Sr.

• age 65, a native of Plattenville and resident of Bertrandville, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine H. James of Bertrandville; three sons, Stanford James Jr. and fiancee’, Salina Antoine, of Thibodaux, Bobbie James of Schriever and Troy James and wife, Aki, of Oakland, Calif.; two daughters, Valerie James of Schriever and Katina Lewis of Bertrandville; five brothers, Clifton, Mervin and Jerald James of New Orleans, Calvin James of Bertrandville and Lloyd James of Plattenville; three sisters, Doretha Jackson of Algiers, Beatrice Burd of Bertrandville and Aceal Cassie of Thibodaux; his mother-in-law, Eula Mae Herbert and husband, Thomas Johnson, of San Francisco; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Maude James; and one sister, Angelia James Holloway

Katie Sue Carter Mayon

• age 86, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Friday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; services Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Katie C. "Miki" Mayon Savoie; one brother, Thaddieus A. "Ta" Carter; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Caul Mayon Sr.; her parents, Evoly and Katie Corinne Jones Carter; one son, Adam Caul Mayon Jr.; five brothers, Dilmus Frank Carter, Evoly Roy Carter, Oscar Taylor Carter, Harry Edgar Carter and Americus V. "AV" Carter; and three sisters, Yula Mae Carter Parker, Mary Jewell Carter Gaudin and Alma Lee Carter
• music teacher and a member of Sweet Adelines for 10 years; member of South Lafourche Baptist and Community Bible churches
• Samart Funeral Home

Rose Lee Hoffmann Stagni

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by seven children, Jane S. Benandi and husband, Leo, Consuella S. Weimer and husband, Fred, Susan S. LaBauve and husband, Ronald, Roland F. Stagni Jr. and wife, Cathy, Mary S. Schafer and husband, Gary, Arthur E. Stagni and wife, Bonnie, and Cynthia S. Triplett and husband, Mark; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland F. Stagni Sr.; her parents, Arthur E. Hoffmann and Zoe Folse Hoffmann; seven brothers, Andrew H. Hoffmann, Arthur E. Hoffmann Jr., Edward R. Hoffmann, Linden L. Hoffmann, Camile F. Hoffmann, Octave H. Hoffmann and Lionel A. Hoffmann; and six sisters, Zoe H. Bienvenu, Marie Louise H. English, Margaret Hoffmann, Aloysia Hoffmann, Helen H. Naquin and Evylyn H. Toups
• retired employee of Nicholls State University
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

November 3, 2006

Ervin Joseph ‘T-Man’ Bailey

• age 86, a native and lifetime resident of Four Mile Bayou, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his loving wife of more than 64 years, Selma Wiggins Bailey; one daughter, Gail Bailey Aysenne and husband, Charles J. Aysenne, of Four Mile Bayou; one son, Ervin J. Bailey II, of Four Mile Bayou; two grandchildren he adored tremendously, Lisa Aysenne of Austin, Texas, and Jason Bailey and wife, Lauren, of Morgan City; three beautiful great-grandchildren, Hannah, Luke and Kate Bailey of Morgan City; one brother, Shirley Bailey of Amelia; and one sister, Barbara Bailey Gaudet of Amelia
• preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Caroline Daigle Bailey; three brothers, Floyd, E.J. and Ory Bailey; and one sister, Hilda Bailey Duval
• served his country, his community and most importantly, his loving family for 86 blessed years; upon returning safely home from a 33 month tour of duty in the South Pacific during World War II, he began operating T-Man’s Grocery and Bar on the banks of Four Mile Bayou in 1945; worked alongside his wife, Selma, for nearly 60 years in the family business, serving and entertaining customers, hunters, fishermen, vacationers and generations of local families enjoying the beauty of southern Louisiana; worked until ill health prevented him from doing so several years ago; contributions to the community of Four Mile Bayou are numerous and includes providing school transportation via "The School Boat" so that local children could be afforded an education
• member of St. Martin Parish School Board during which he was instrumental in the conception, planning and construction of Stephensville Elementary School in 1972; additionally, served on St. Martin Parish Water and Sewer Board since 1980, later retiring as president in 2005; served as a member of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Eva Dover Cenac

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; burial Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Walt and George Cenac; two daughters, Cheryl C. Cronan and Rebecca C. Lyons; one brother, L.J. Dover; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walt A. Cenac Sr.; her parents, Joseph A. Dover and Eunice Trosclair Dover; one brother, M.A. Tom Dover; and one sister, Iris Dover Huff
• self-employed at a bed and breakfast

Luberta Coleman

• age 42, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Hahnville
• survived by her mother, Rosecealyer Brown Sparks of Raceland; five sons, Dominque Brown of Marts, Perry Coleman and Andrew Coleman of Ontario, Canada, Benjamine Coleman of Raceland and Tommie James Coleman of LaPlace; three daughters, Monique Coleman of Shreveport, Rosecealyer Coleman of Baton Rouge and Marticia Brown of Raceland; four sisters, Joeanne Wings of Baton Rouge, Carolyn Brown, Sherry Brown and Semiko Sparks of Raceland; five brothers, Joseph Brown and Ronnie Sparks of Boutte, Eddie Lee Richardson and Kelly Sparks of Baton Rouge and Steve Sparks of Raceland; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Norman Hester; one brother, Calvin Brown; and one sister, Adrianae Richardson
• attended Living Faith Christian Church in Baton Rouge and was Baptist

Rita Dion Courteaux

• age 64, a native of Dulac and resident of Montegut, died at 3:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kirby Courteaux Sr.; one son, Kirby "Bud" Courteaux Jr.; three daughters, Rebecca Aronson, Loretta Dupre and Marsha Courteaux Pitre; one brother, Junius Dion; three sisters, Rita Bessie Parfait, Mildred Dion and Mary Joiner; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ruffin and Eva Francis Dion; one brother, George Dion; three infant brothers; and one infant sister
• homemaker and was a member of Montegut Baptist Church

Hensley Charles Dugruise

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• funeral arrangements were pending

Josephine ‘Fin’ Dion Parfait

• age 83, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Antoine "T-Man" Parfait of Dulac, Wilton "Pierre" Parfait Jr. and wife, Gwen, of Bush and Michael Anthony Parfait of Dulac; five daughters, Mary Florence "ToToy" Solet and husband, Addie Sr., Mildred "Memit" Parfait and husband, Cyrus, of Houma, Marlene Verdin and husband, Roy, of Dulac, Rose Verdin and husband, Calvin Sr., of Georgia and Ruth "Youte" Carrere and husband, Arnold "Zip," of Houma; two sisters, Marie Alice Dion and Hazel Verdin of Dulac; two half-brothers, Melton and Albert Dion; 36 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton "Pon Pon" Parfait Sr.; her parents, Joseph Elias Dion and Hazel Billiot Dion; two sons, Joseph Milton "Puput" Parfait Sr. and Elton Parfait; two grandchildren, Desireé Carrere and Aaron Parfait; one brother, Joseph Dion; and one sister, Rose Foret Pellegrin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Larry Joseph ‘Paw Paw Chaux’ Robichaux Sr.

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Larry Robichaux Jr. and Barry Robichaux; one daughter, Paulette Trosclair; one sister, Dorothy Hirsch of Kenner; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Mable Lecompte Robichaux; and his parents, Harry Robichaux and Sadie Naquin Levron
• retired carpenter and was a veteran of World War II and served a tour of duty in Europe; staff sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard, Charlie Company, 156th Infantry

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Scott

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Living Gospel Church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by his devoted friend, Geretha McGuin and her children; his parents, Clarence Scott Sr. and wife, Paulette, and Virginia Wood Ross and husband, Joseph; two stepsons, Khari LeBlanc and Patrick Stewart of Houma; two daughters, Ronnikinia Calloway and Ron’na Scott of Houma; six brothers, Clarence Scott Jr. and wife, Betty, Randolph Scott and wife, Phyllis, Melvin Scott, Keon Jackson and Travelle Scott, all of Houma, and Cory Williams and wife, Erin, of LaPlace; three sisters, Carolyn Scott Henry, Geraldine Scott and Patricia Harding and husband, Bruce, of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Lillie Calloway Woods; and his paternal grandparents, Aurustile and Pinkie Aitkens Scott
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Gertie Mae Toussaint

• age 69, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Donaldsonville, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Second Mt. Olive Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by four sons, Clarence Williams, William Cook, and Anthony and Richard Sullivan of Donaldsonville; six daughters, Liza Williams, Judy Sullivan, Bobby Miller, Donna and Sheila Sullivan of Donaldsonville and Carol Ann Conway of Shreveport; one brother, Willie Bernard Jr. of Plaquemine; one sister, Ora Lee Duplush of Donaldsonville; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Bernard and Hannah Williams; her husband, Joseph Toussaint; her companion, Melvin Williams; two sons, Maine and Richard Sullivan; one sister, Rose Mae Stevenson; and one brother, Willie Miller

 

November 4, 2006

Ronald Burden

• age 56, a native of Lutcher and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006
• funeral services Tuesday at King David Baptist Church in Lutcher

Eva Dover Cenac

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Walt and George Cenac; two daughters, Cheryl C. Cronan and Rebecca C. Lyons; one brother, L. J. Dover; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walt A. Cenac Sr.; her parents, Joseph A. Dover and Eunice Trosclair Dover; one brother, M.A. Tom Dover; and one sister, Iris Dover Huff
• self-employed at a bed and breakfast
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hensley C. Dugruise

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Kay Gauthreaux Dugruise, Scott and Laurie Sternfels Dugruise and Todd and Jennifer Benoit Dugruise; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy D. and Ferrell Babin and Lynne D. and Ernie Baye; one brother, Orelie Dugruise Jr.; two sisters, Isabelle D. Vicknair and Veraldine D. Martinez; and 10 grandchildren, Alicia Babin, Nikki Baye, Jessi Baye, Ryan Dugruise, Lacy Dugruise, Taylor Dugruise, Abbie Dugruise, Derek Dugruise, Courtney Dugruise and Chandler Dugruise
• preceded in death by his wife, Virginia "Virgie" Simoneaux Dugruise; and his parents, Orelie and Mable Bourg Dugruise
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

O’Neil Joseph ‘Boy’ Landry

• age 89, a native and resident of Choupic, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Shirley LeBoeuf and husband, Henry Jr.; two stepdaughters, Alberta Rome and Geraldine Benoit; two brothers, Louis Landry and Walter Landry; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ora Thibodaux Landry; his parents, Cletus and Lelia Landry; two stepsons, Robert Benoit and Tillman Rome; two sisters, Lillian Perez and Rita McIntyre; one grandson, Richard LeBoeuf; and one step-granddaughter, Melinda Benoit
• retired farmer for Percy Chaisson and the late John Percle

Debra Perio Williams

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass at the church, with burial at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Eddie Dean Williams Jr., Nathan Williams and Kavin Williams all of Thibodaux; one daughter, Apollonia Williams of Thibodaux; devoted friend, Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux; five sisters, Mary Ann Smith of Raceland, Mabel Franklin of Houston, Texas, Shirley Perio of San Francisco, Calif., Elizabeth Johnson and Judy Singer of Thibodaux; four brothers, Joseph Perio Jr. of Houma, Edward Perio and Perry Perio of Thibodaux, and Synder Perio of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Dean Williams Sr.; her parents, Alma and Joseph Perio Sr.; one brother, Elijah Perio; and one sister, Georgiana Perio
• Catholic

 

November 5, 2006

Fred Allen Crosby

• age 73, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Lockport, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
• services private
• survived by two brothers, Charles Crosby and wife, Dimples, of Cut Off and Percy M. Crosby of Grand Isle; and four sisters, Joan C. Santiny and husband, Robert "Bobby," of Grand Isle, Gail C. Cheramie of Golden Meadow, Rita C. LeBoeuf of Panama City, Fla., and Mildred C. Billiot and husband, Victor, of Marrero
• preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell Crosby and Amy Angeline Terrebonne Crosby; one brother-in-law, James LeBoeuf; and one sister-in-law, Lydia Crosby
• retired welder with B & S Welding; U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War

Jerome Michael Ellender MD

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, June Vincent Ellender of Houma; one son, Barret Michael Ellender of Houma; one daughter, Katie Scarlett Ellender of Houma; four brothers, Dr. Rudolph D. Ellender Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss., Louis J. Ellender of Prescott, Ariz.; Gary C. Ellender of Baton Rouge and Dr. Kirk G. Ellender of Houma; and three sisters, Mary Ellender Gudgell of Destrehan, Denise Ellender Pellegrin of Thibodaux and Melanie Ellender Babin of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph D. Ellender Sr. and Alma LeBlanc Ellender
• pulmonologist for 19 years; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Brenda Sue Johnson Jenkins

• age 48, a native of Chackbay and resident of Covington, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Andrew Jenkins; her father, Clyde Johnson; two sons, Toby Tabor and Jesse Johnson; one daughter, Andrea Jenkins; one brother, Jimmy Johnson; one sister, Alice Johnson Moore; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Lola Johnson; one daughter, Michelle Lynn Tabor; and one sister, Barbara Johnson

Madeleine C. Mitaine

• age 79, a native of Senblencay, France, and resident of Lockport and Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
• visitation Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Franky Scricca and wife, Michelle: one daughter, Sylviane Arcement Doubleday and husband, Daniel; one brother, Michel Mitaine; one sister, Colette Cardinal; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Benhaim; her parents, Maxime and Francesca Millet Mitaine; one son, Gilbert Benhaim; one granddaughter, Michelle Arcement; one brother, Guy Mitaine; and two sisters, Francoise Millet and Suzanne Romaire
• Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; retired American Red Cross nurse

George Paul Rogers

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 3:53 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Margaret Theriot Rogers of Houma; one son, Bobbie Allen Rogers and wife, Tina; two daughters, Gwen Duplantis of Chauvin and Maureen Fanguy and husband, Maurice; one brother, Elwood Rogers of Raceland; one sister, Olga Robichaux of Raceland; 10 grandchildren, Jason Rogers and companion, Kim Hayes; Stacie Rogers, Tamica LeBlanc and companion, Peter Chauvin, Tristan Rogers, Sara Lee Granier and husband, Torey, Maurice Fanguy III and wife, Ashley; Kimie Fanguy; Joshua Fanguy; Brett Duplantis and companion, Erica, and Kaylie Duplantis; and nine great grandchildren, Jason Rogers Jr., Teigan Rogers, Madison DeHart, Kasey Chauvin, Grace Rogers, Claudia, Taylor and Gabrielle Fanguy, and Tyla Granier
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Rogers and Winnie Folse Rogers; three brothers, Julius, Harold and Hampton Gaudet; and one sister, Alice Segretto
• owner of Rogers Pest Control since 1972; retired in 1991
• prisoner of war for 37 months in the Korean War; lifetime member of the American Legion, V.F.W. Post 3700, D.A.V. American Ex Prisoner of War Association, South Louisiana Ex P.O.W. Association, Korean War Veteran Association and Tigers Survivors of the Korean War
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

November 6, 2006

O’Neil Joseph ‘Boy’ Landry

• age 89, a native and resident of Choupic, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Shirley LeBoeuf and husband, Henry Jr.; two stepdaughters, Alberta Rome and Geraldine Benoit; two brothers, Louis Landry and Walter Landry; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ora Thibodaux Landry; his parents, Cletus and Lelia Landry; two stepson-in-laws, Robert Benoit and Tillman Rome; two sisters, Lillian Perez and Rita McIntyre; one grandson, Richard LeBoeuf; and one step-granddaughter, Melinda Benoit
• retired farmer for Percy Chaisson and the late John Percle
• Samart Funeral Home

George Paul Rogers

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 3:53 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Margaret Theriot Rogers of Houma; one son, Bobbie Allen Rogers and wife, Tina; two daughters, Gwen Duplantis of Chauvin and Maureen Fanguy and husband, Maurice; one brother, Elwood Rogers of Raceland; one sister, Olga Robichaux of Raceland; 10 grandchildren, Jason Rogers and companion, Kim Hayes; Stacie Rogers, Tamica LeBlanc and companion, Peter Chauvin, Tristan Rogers, Sara Lee Granier and husband, Torey, Maurice Fanguy III and wife, Ashley; Kimie Fanguy; Joshua Fanguy; Brett Duplantis and companion, Erica, and Kaylie Duplantis; and nine great grandchildren, Jason Rogers Jr., Teigan Rogers, Madison DeHart, Kasey Chauvin, Grace Rogers, Claudia, Taylor and Gabrielle Fanguy, and Tyla Granier
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Rogers and Winnie Folse Rogers; three brothers, Julius, Harold and Hampton Gaudet; and one sister, Alice Segretto
• owner of Rogers Pest Control since 1972; retired in 1991
• prisoner of war for 37 months in the Korean War; lifetime member of the American Legion, V.F.W. Post 3700, D.A.V. American Ex Prisoner of War Association, South Louisiana Ex P.O.W. Association, Korean War Veteran Association and Tigers Survivors of the Korean War
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Debra Perio Williams

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass at the church, with burial at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Eddie Dean Williams Jr., Nathan Williams and Kavin Williams all of Thibodaux; one daughter, Apollonia Williams of Thibodaux; devoted friend, Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux; five sisters, Mary Ann Smith of Raceland, Mabel Franklin of Houston, Texas, Shirley Perio of San Francisco, Calif., Elizabeth Johnson and Judy Singer of Thibodaux; four brothers, Joseph Perio Jr. of Houma, Edward Perio and Perry Perio of Thibodaux, and Synder Perio of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Dean Williams Sr.; her parents, Alma and Joseph Perio Sr.; one brother, Elijah Perio; and one sister, Georgiana Perio
• Catholic

 

November 7, 2006

Clarence Joseph ‘Boon’ Billiot

• age 80, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial
• survived by two stepsons, Hanson Junior and Harrison Adam Fitch; seven step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Eva Guidry Billiot; his parents, Adam and Cecile Lodrigue Billiot; one brother, Warren Billiot; and two sisters, Bernice Boudreaux and Rita Bessie Billiot

Pearl Robichaux Bourgeois

• age 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Rudy P. Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, Bobby J. Bourgeois of Lafayette and Glenn C. Bourgeois of Raceland; one sister, Ena Brady of Hahnville; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "T-Can" Bourgeois; her parents, Adrien and Cecile Adams Robichaux; two sons, Gerald J. Bourgeois and Leroy A. Bourgeois; one brother, Herman Robichaux Sr.; two sisters, Mable Hebert and Eura Matherne; and one grandchild

Ricky LeBlanc Sr.

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:56 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his loving wife, Sandra Zeringue; two sons, Ricky Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Keith LeBlanc Sr.; three grandsons, whom he adored, Benton, Jeremy and Keith "K.J." Jr.; two sisters, Beverly Chamberlain of Houma and Mary Gonzales of Thibodaux; stepfather of Jaret Altom and wife, Cassie, of Lewisville, Texas, and Jamie Altom of Dallas; three step-grandchildren, Hailey, Courtney and Jaret Michael Altom; and also will be missed by his devoted grand-dog, Linus
• preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Elsie LeBlanc; his parents, Louis Jr. and Bessie LeBlanc; and one brother, Dwight
• loyal parishioner of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church serving as Eucharistic minister, reader and commentator; veteran of the Korean War and a retired manager/agent of Union National Life Insurance
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nolty J. Lee Sr.

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his second wife, Mae B. Lee; five sons, Nolty Jr., Sidney, Dovic, Bob and Dovic "T-Paul" Lee; five daughters, Grace L. Easter, Deborah L. Guidry, Brenda A. Lee, Tammy L. Kern and Donna Lee; one stepson, Dolty Cheramie III; two brothers, Clovis Lee and Ludovic Lee Jr.; two sisters, Irene Lee and Laura Pitre; 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Mary G. Lee; his parents, Ludovic and Margaret Hodge Lee; two daughters, Sue and Linda Lee; four brothers, Elmo, Eldon, Meldon and Francis Lee; one sister, Esperance L. Griffin; and two great-grandchildren, Dakota Bergeron Lee and Mercedes Little Terrebonne
• enjoyed fishing and dancing and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

George Paul Rogers

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 3:53 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Margaret Theriot Rogers of Houma; one son, Bobbie Allen Rogers and wife, Tina; two daughters, Gwen Duplantis of Chauvin and Maureen Fanguy and husband, Maurice; one brother, Elwood Rogers of Raceland; one sister, Olga Robichaux of Raceland; 10 grandchildren, Jason Rogers and companion, Kim Hayes; Stacie Rogers, Tamica LeBlanc and companion, Peter Chauvin, Tristan Rogers, Sara Lee Granier and husband, Torey, Maurice Fanguy III and wife, Ashley; Kimie Fanguy; Joshua Fanguy; Brett Duplantis and companion, Erica, and Kaylie Duplantis; and nine great grandchildren, Jason Rogers Jr., Teigan Rogers, Madison DeHart, Kasey Chauvin, Grace Rogers, Claudia, Taylor and Gabrielle Fanguy, and Tyla Granier
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Rogers and Winnie Folse Rogers; three brothers, Julius, Harold and Hampton Gaudet; and one sister, Alice Segretto
• owner of Rogers Pest Control since 1972; retired in 1991; a prisoner of war for 37 months in the Korean War; lifetime member of the American Legion, V.F.W. Post 3700, D.A.V. American Ex Prisoner of War Association, South Louisiana Ex P.O.W. Association, Korean War Veteran Association and Tigers Survivors of the Korean War; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kenneth H. Toups

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, James B. Toups; one sister, Marie Toups Bernard and husband, John "Bolly" Bernard Sr.; two nieces, Bonnie Bernard Moore and Louise Hebert McDaniel; and three nephews, John Bernard Jr., Tom Hebert and Tim Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence H. Toups and Hattie Bourgeois Toups; one sister, Nell Toups Hebert; and one great-niece, Amelia Celeste Moore
• veteran of World War II and served in Burma India; member of the VFW and the Thibodaux Music Club; retired from Nicholls State University and was an avid gardener, music enthusiast and loved cooking
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

November 8, 2006

Richmond Boyd Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, the Rev. Richmond Boyd Jr. and wife, Tammi, of Thibodaux, Marvin James Boyd and wife, Emma, and Curtis James Boyd and wife, Angela, of Raceland; two brothers, Johnny Boyd Jr. and Hezekiah Triggs of Thibodaux; three sisters, Jeanette B. Gray of Vacherie, Kate B. Rose of Lockport and Estelle B. Folse of Raceland; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Boyd Sr. and Lommie Boyd; five sisters, Ethel Robinson, Olevia Boyd, Ora Mae Folse, Ida Baptiste and Kathyleen Lee; and three brothers, Ernest Boyd, Aubrey Boyd and Eddie Boyd Sr.
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was Baptist

Velma Samanie Daigle

• age 84, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Gray, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Larry J. Daigle and wife, Ruby, of Bayou Blue, Elphege "John" Daigle and wife, Bonnie, of Houma and Wilbert W. Daigle and wife, Christine, of Bayou Blue; four daughters, Dolores Thibodaux and husband, Alvy, Peggy Bourg and husband, Russell, Grace Terrebonne and husband, Perry, of Bayou Blue and Theresa Lirette and husband, Kenneth, of Houma; 17 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert J. Daigle; her parents, Orville J. Samanie Sr. and Olivia Caro Samanie; one grandson, Alvy Thibodaux Jr.; two brothers, Anise Samanie and Orville Samanie Jr.; and five sisters, Lydia Sparrow, Justine Harvey, Ella Hebert, Nola Carbello and Marie Bonin
• retired seamtress at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Jacqueline Francis Lamkins

• age 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Paul Lamkins Sr. of Thibodaux; one son, Johnell Williams of Raceland; three daughters, Sherry Knight, Donna Johnson and Eric Willoughby, all of Thibodaux; six sisters, Barbara Anderson and Michelle Johnson of Thibodaux, Lynn Johnson of New Orleans, Bernette Holmes and Vivian Tillman of Raceland and Lena Bradley of Houma; eight brothers, Joseph Johnson Jr. of Mobile, Ala., Paul Johnson, Harold Carter, Christopher Johnson, Mark Carter and Wilbert Carter of Thibodaux and Leonard Tillman and Lawrence Tillman of Raceland; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, William Tillman and Willie Mae Carter
• Baptist

Cora Gaudet Price

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Thomas Price; one son Nicholas T. Price; one daughter, Celeste J. Price; two brothers, Dr. Paul T. Gaudet and Michael J. Gaudet; and one sister, Frances Holden
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lucille Dolese Gaudet
• member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Antoinette ‘Toni’ St. Pierre

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 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, Stillman "Snake" St. Pierre; two sons, Michael and Jeremiah St. Pierre; one daughter, Deirdre M. Curole; six brothers, Angelo Sr., Clarence, Earnest, Gerald, Anthony and Daniel Angelette; three sisters, Angelina Porche, Aline Williams and Audrey Becnel; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Angelina G. Angelette; two brothers, Aubrey and Claude Angelette; and two sisters, Gertie and Alice St. Pierre
• retired teacher from Golden Meadow Lower and Upper Elementary and was Catholic

Mark Edward Terrebonne

• age 49, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:49 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his companion, Lynn Thibodeaux; his father, Lindberg Terrebonne; his stepmother, Linda Vegas Terrebonne; three sons, Jared Terrebonne, Benjamin Terrebonne and Timothy Terrebonne; one daughter, Jenny Terrebonne; one grandchild, Mekenah Rodrigue; two brothers, Toby Terrebonne and Philip Terrebonne; one stepbrother, Scott Landry; and two stepsisters, Rebecca Suhanek and Julie Landry
• preceded in death by his mother, Jean Alex Terrebonne; and one sister, Linda T. Vizier
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sam ‘Junior’ Verdin Jr.

• age 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Montegut, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his stepfather, Robert Duplantis Sr.; his grandmother, Annalee Billiot; two daughters, Georgia Verdin and Courtney Courteaux; four brothers, Melvin, George, Thomas and Steve Verdin; two stepbrothers, Robert and Lawrence Duplantis; two stepsisters, Theresa DeHart and Emily Aviles; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam O. Verdin Sr. and Sarah Billiot Duplantis; four brothers, Jerry, Andrew, Ernest and Emile Verdin; and two sisters, Eva and Rose Verdin

 

November 9, 2006

Richmond Boyd Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, the Rev. Richmond Boyd Jr. and wife, Tammi, of Thibodaux, Marvin James Boyd and wife, Emma, and Curtis James Boyd and wife, Angela, of Raceland; two brothers, Johnny Boyd Jr. and Hezekiah Triggs of Thibodaux; three sisters, Jeanette B. Gray of Vacherie, Kate B. Rose of Lockport and Estelle B. Folse of Raceland; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Smith Boyd; his parents, Johnny Boyd Sr. and Lommie Boyd; five sisters, Ethel Robinson, Olevia Boyd, Ora Mae Folse, Ida Baptiste and Kathyleen Lee; and three brothers, Ernest Boyd, Aubrey Boyd and Eddie Boyd Sr.
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Elaine Garatie Bush

• age 83, a longtime resident of Gretna, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers; mass Friday at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Algiers, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by her husband, Roy A. Bush; three daughters, Candace Guidry, Rebecca A. Bush and Cynthia Lyons; two sons-in-law, Michael J. Guidry and Carroll Lyons Jr.; two brothers, Thomas Joseph Garatie and John Francis Garatie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jennie Daley Garatie and Leon Anthony Garatie; and one brother, Leon Daniel Garatie
• served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Carrie B. Callahan

• age 82, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gilbert Callahan; two daughters, Linda C. Gautreaux and husband, William B. Gautreaux, and Mary C. Bonvillain and husband, Terry J. Bonvillain; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Brown and Julie Usey Brown; eight brothers, Alcee, Harry, Phillip, Robert, John, Charlie, Thomas and Wilson Brown; and six sisters, Josephine B. Stevens, Albertine B. Camerella, Claire B. Jones, Marie B. Rodrigue, Anita B. Barrilleaux and Endna B. Chaisson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Helena Thibodeaux Gautreaux

• age 55, a native of Upper Little Caillou and resident of San Antonio, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Sunset Funeral Home in San Antonio; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in San Antonio, with burial in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Michael Gautreaux; one daughter, Michele Garcia and husband, Carlos "Charlie" of San Antonio; one son, Corey Gautreaux and wife, Christi, of Fort Hood, Texas; her parents, Lindsey "T-Lin" and Rena "To-To" Pellegrin Thibodeaux; two brothers, Ivy J. Thibodeaux Sr. and wife, Sharon, and Keith P. Thibodeaux; her grandmother, Eula Blanchard Pellegrin of Chauvin; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Gustave Pellegrin, Arthur Thibodeaux Sr. and Ella Pellegrin Thibodeaux
• homemaker

Johnny Tracy Gorr

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; memorial mass Friday at the church
• survived by his wife, Dolores Olivier Gorr; two sons, Billy John Gorr and wife, Debra, and Danny Gorr; one sister, Jean Frazzell; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Gorr and Jesse Tracy Gorr; and one sister, Marjorie Morgan
• employed for more than 30 years with Texaco and served in the U.S. Air Force; past member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Rev. Grant Hill

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gheens, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens
• survived by his wife, Ivory Hill of Gheens; one son, Larry D. Hill Sr. of Boutte; one adopted daughter, Michelle Hill of Metairie; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, David Hill Sr. and Violia Hill; one brother, Dave Hill Jr.; and one sister, Orelia Williams
• pastor of Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens

Mike J. Parks

• age 49, a native of Westwego and resident of Grand Isle, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; memorial service held at a later date in Grand Isle
• survived by his wife, Alice Oneto Parks; one son, Mike Parks Jr.; two daughters, Melissa Boudreaux and Jessica Parks; two brothers, Brad and Jason Parks; and three sisters, Margaret Parks, Michelle Fulford and Linda Parks
• preceded in death by his parents, Patsy Lefort and Ivy Parks

Emily Pitre

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alfred and Thomas Pitre; four daughters, Katie Verrett, Louise Pitre, Elaine Duet and Emily Pitre; one brother, Albert Guidry; two sisters, Phyllis Guidry and Sybil Walden; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Pitre; her second husband, Bertman Pitre; her parents, Asay Desire Guidry and Marie Louise Aycock Guidry; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Guidry; and two sisters, Marie Guidry and Doris Delosia
• Catholic

Anthony Walton Rodriguez

• age 80, a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Anthony Walton Rodriguez Jr. and Barry James Rodriguez, both of Houma; one brother, John Rodriguez of Houma; four sisters, Emily Waits of Dickerson, Texas, Velma Perlman of Florida, Ruby Semmes of Monroe and Clara Marks of Georgia; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Florence Rodriguez; one son, Danny Joseph Rodriguez; one brother; and seven sisters
• World War II Navy veteran and was retired from McDermott

Leroy ‘T.P.’ Rogers

• age 68, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Savoie Rogers; two sons, Galley and Gavin Rogers and wife, Melanie; three daughters, Grace Guidry and husband, Ryan, Greta Robichaux and husband, Kirk, and Gretchen Dupre and husband, Joel; two sisters, Leonise Freeman and Connie White; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel J. and Nora Himel Rogers; and one brother, Johnny Rogers
• welder for Main Iron Works for 35 years and was Catholic

Antoinette ‘Toni’ St. Pierre

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Stillman "Snake" St. Pierre; two sons, Michael St. Pierre and Jeremiah St. Pierre and wife, Myra L. St. Pierre; one daughter, Deirdre M. Curole and husband, Gary Curole; six brothers, Angelo Sr., Clarence, Earnest, Gerald, Anthony and Daniel Angelette; three sisters, Angelina Porche, Aline Williams and Audrey Becnel; and two grandsons, Marcel A. St. Pierre and Garrett P. Curole
• preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Angelina G. Angelette; two brothers, Aubrey and Claude Angelette; and two sisters, Gertie and Alice St. Pierre
• retired teacher from Golden Meadow Lower and Upper Elementary and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

November 10, 2006

Eula Theresa Hebert Rhodes

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Benny Rhodes and wife, Patty, of Bourg; two daughters, Darline Rhodes and fiance, Darrell Smith, of Houma; two brothers, Evans "Vince" Hebert and Edmond Hebert of Houma; three sisters, Jeanette Adams, Eunice Bonvillain of Houma and Leona Anderson of Marrero; five grandchildren, Casie Rhodes Thibodeaux and husband, Jonny Thibodeaux, Kelly Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, Denise Guidry Badgerow, and Bryon Guidry and wife, Yvette; and five great-grandchildren, Alexa Badgerow, Bryon Guidry Jr., Nya Guidry, Reese Guidry and Cadence Thibodeaux; and 16 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Joseph "Rock" Rhodes; her parents, Ferdinand Hebert and Ada Billiot Hebert; and four brothers, Jimmy Hebert, Roy Hebert, James Paul Hebert and Borge Hebert
• homemaker all her life; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Maybelle ‘Mitty’ Dupre Songe

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her husband of 43 years, Patrick "Floyd" Songe Sr.; three sons, Patrick Songe Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Eric Songe and wife, Kristi, and Ryan Songe and wife, Yvette; one daughter, Monica Chauvin and husband, Todd; one brother, Philip Dupre Jr. and wife, Sandra; five sisters, Bonabel Naquin, Phyllis Duval and husband, Loveless, Geraldine Thomassie and husband, Robert Sr., Margaret Neil and husband, Leland Sr., and Laura Armstrong and husband, John; five grandchildren, Victoria, Lauren and Alexis Songe, and Nicholas and Kaden Chauvin; and a sixth grandchild, Justin Songe, due in December
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip Sr. and Mable Duplantis Dupre; one stepbrother, Reggie Dupre Sr.; and an infant sister, Jo Ann Dupre
• homemaker and served as a religious coordinator at St. Ann for many years; active with Terrebonne Parish Parks and Recreation Department, the Terrebonne Parish School Board and Registrar of Voters; along with husband were members of the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Choir for more than 55 years
• lived a simple life, believing that love is the most important gift of all, a gift to be shared; loved her faith, her family and her music
• Falgout Funeral Home

Norman Ernest Swanner

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Deborah Mabry Swanner; one son, Douglass "Doug" Swanner and wife, Tina Robichaux Swanner; one daughter, Jamie Beth Swanner; two brothers, James "Butch" and Neal Swanner; and one grandchild, Katelyn Swanner (her bubbles)
• preceded in death by his parents, Norman Edgar and Mildred Anglin Swanner
• Thibodaux City Councilman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

November 11, 2006

Emelda Olivier Haydel

• age 81, a native of Bourg and a lifelong resident of Chalmette until displaced by Hurricane Katrina after which she relocated to Houma, died after a brief battle with cancer, at 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Mrs. Norman (Laudist) Sass Sr., Mrs. Harold (Gloria) Cooper, Mrs. Andrew (Ursula) Gilchrist (her faithful caregiver) of Chalmette, Mrs. Walter (Loris) Dupre Sr., Mrs. Mark (Bobbie) Steib and Mrs. Mack (Vivian) Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; one brother, Berwick "Sam" Olivier Jr. and wife, Regina, of Bourg; her stepmother, Susan Haydel Moustier; her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jules (Inez) Hymel of Kenner and Mrs. Victor (Irene) Poe of Florida; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin G. Haydel; her parents, Berwick J. and Theresa Detiveaux Olivier Sr.; and one brother, Davis Anthony Olivier
• civil-service employee of the U.S. government and was a welder during World War II at Higgins Shipyard; retired at the U.S. Port of Embarkation in New Orleans after many years of service and was a past employee of The Houma Daily Courier

Mayor Emeritus Alton J. ‘Checker-board’ Roundtree Sr.

• age93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Floyce Hawsey Roundtree; two sons, Alton J. Roundtree Jr. and Gwain J. Roundtree; four daughters, Moyebeth R. Cullen, Patricia R. Roundtree, Cynthia R. Riche and Renelee R. Hebert; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four-step-children, Allen Hawsey, Renee H. Martin, Andy Hawsey and Candace Hawsey; 11 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Hale J. Roundtree
• preceded in death by his first wife, Idola Diez Roundtree; his second wife, Frances "Tut" Musso Roundtree; his parents, Joseph Frank Roundtree and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; one daughter, Betty R. Ordoyne; two sisters, Dorothy R. Templet and June R. Boudreaux; and five great-grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Maybelle ‘Mitty’ Dupre Songe

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her husband of 43 years, Patrick "Floyd" Songe Sr.; three sons, Patrick Songe Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Eric Songe and wife, Kristi, and Ryan Songe and wife, Yvette; one daughter, Monica Chauvin and husband, Todd; one brother, Philip Dupre Jr. and wife, Sandra; five sisters, Bonabel Naquin, Phyllis Duval and husband, Loveless, Geraldine Thomassie and husband, Robert Sr., Margaret Neil and husband, Leland Sr., and Laura Armstrong and husband, John; five grandchildren, Victoria, Lauren and Alexis Songe, and Nicholas and Kaden Chauvin; and a sixth grandchild, Justin Songe, due in December
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip Sr. and Mable Duplantis Dupre; one stepbrother, Reggie Dupre Sr.; and an infant sister, Jo Ann Dupre
• homemaker and served as a religious coordinator at St. Ann for many years; active with Terrebonne Parish Parks and Recreation Department, the Terrebonne Parish School Board and Registrar of Voters; she and her husband were members of the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Choir for more than 55 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

November 12, 2006

Shelby Cierra Ahlf

• age 2, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:56 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Coteau Baptist Church; service Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Joshua and Lori Lynn Smith Ahlf of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Charles "Butch" and Patricia Fatchett Smith of Houma; and her paternal grandparents, John "Abe" and Sandra Patrick Ahlf of Houma
• parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church

Jerry Francis Eschete

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; memorial service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Iona Bourg Eschete; his parents, Randolph Eschete Sr. and Ann Lauland Eschete; five brothers, Donald, Robert, Paul J. Sr., Richard and Randolph Eschete Jr.; and one sister, Marline Eschete
• retired security guard with Vision Security Guards and a U.S. Army Veteran

Eugenie Hull Frazer

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 2:53 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• private services held at a later date
• survived by one daughter, Gaynell Wilson; one brother, Warren Hull Sr.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Hull Sr. and May Connor Hull; three brothers, Andrew Jr., Alton and Thomas Hull; and three sisters, Dorothy Levitan, Evelyn Brocato and Muriel Fontana

Emelda Olivier Haydel

• age 81, a native of Bourg and a lifelong resident of Chalmette until displaced by Hurricane Katrina after which she relocated to Houma, died after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, at 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, surrounded by her family who cared for her during her illness
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Mrs. Norman (Laudist) Sass Sr., Mrs. Harold (Gloria) Cooper, Mrs. Andrew (Ursula) Gilchrist (her faithful caregiver) of Chalmette, Mrs. Walter (Loris) Dupre Sr., Mrs. Mark (Bobbie) Steib and Mrs. Mack (Vivian) Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; one brother, Berwick "Sam" Olivier Jr. and wife, Regina, of Bourg; her stepdaughter, Susan Haydel Moustier; her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jules (Inez) Hymel of Kenner and Mrs. Victor (Irene) Poe of Florida; and was much loved by many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin G. Haydel; her parents, Berwick J. and Theresa Detiveaux Olivier Sr.; and one brother, Davis Anthony Olivier
• civil-service employee of the U.S. government working in Fort Worth, Texas, Washington D.C. and Asheville, N.C.; welder during World War II at Higgins Shipyard; retired at the U.S. Port of Embarkation in New Orleans after many years of service and was a past employee of The Houma Daily Courier
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarence ‘Wine’ Jordan

• age 59, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in First Israel Baptist Cemetery in Belle Rose
• survived by one sister, Ethel Lockett of Belville, Ill.; two brothers, Murry Jordan Sr. of Thibodaux and Wesley Foster of Gonzales; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Annie Mae and Lawrence Jordan; and one brother, Jim Foster Jr.

Mayor Emeritus Alton J. ‘Checkerboard’ Roundtree Sr.

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Floyce Hawsey Roundtree; two sons, Alton J. Roundtree Jr. and Gwain J. Roundtree; four daughters, Moyebeth R. Cullen, Patricia R. Roundtree, Cynthia R. Riche and Renelee R. Hebert; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four-step-children, Allen Hawsey, Renee H. Martin, Andy Hawsey and Candace Hawsey; 11 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Hale J. Roundtree
• preceded in death by his first wife, Idola Diez Roundtree; his second wife, Frances "Tut" Musso Roundtree; his parents, Joseph Frank Roundtree and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; one daughter, Betty R. Ordoyne; two sisters, Dorothy R. Templet and June R. Boudreaux; and five great-grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

November 13, 2006

Della Ann Pitre Babin

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:51 p.m. Saturday Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation to graveside services Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Tuesday in the Garden Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald Babin of Houma; one son, Donnie Babin of Houma; two daughters, Debbie LaJaunie and Dawn Babin of Houma; two brothers, Jules Pitre Jr. and David Pitre of Houma; one sister, Glenda Deroche of Houma; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules Pitre Sr. and Edna Duet Pitre; and one grandson, Gauge LaJaunie
• homemaker

Lovelace Wilfred ‘Bozo’ Borel Sr.

• age 75, a native of Glenco and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Keith Borel of Houma and Lovelace Borel Jr. of Lafayette; two daughters, Donna Borel and Darlene B. Still of Houma; three brothers, Arthur Borel of Little Rock, Ark., Douglas Borel of Conway, Ark., and Shelton Borel of Kaplan; two sisters, Roberta Winters and Doris Prince of New Iberia; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Linda Thibodaux Borel; his parents, Sidney Borel Sr. and Marie Landry Borel; one son, Kim J. Borel; and one brother, Sidney Borel Jr.
• retired deckhand and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War

Edna Lapeyrouse Chauvin

• age 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elmore Chauvin; four daughters, Meryl Picou and husband, Miller, Linda Hebert and husband, Daniel, Vera Pierce and husband, Douglas, and Debbie Miller and husband, Roger; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, David and Angelina Cunningham Lapeyrouse; one son, Ronald Chauvin; two brothers, David Jr. and Louis Lapeyrouse; and five sisters, Elvira Detiveaux, Louise Prosperie, Daisy Foret, Agnes Foret and Lazzy Blanchard

Lester ‘Black’ Lirette Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Gauthier Lirette; his mother, Tiny Lirette; one son, Lester Lirette Jr.; two brothers, Melvin Lirette and Roger Lirette; and one sister, Brenda Naquin
• preceded in death by his father, Rene M. Lirette; and one sister, Mabel Bananto

Mayor Emeritus Alton J. ‘Checker-board’ Roundtree Sr.

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Floyce Hawsey Roundtree; two sons, Alton J. Roundtree Jr. and Gwain J. Roundtree; four daughters, Moyebeth R. Cullen, Patricia R. Roundtree, Cynthia R. Riche and Renelee R. Hebert; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four-step-children, Allen Hawsey, Renee H. Martin, Andy Hawsey and Candace Hawsey; 11 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Hale J. Roundtree
• preceded in death by his first wife, Idola Diez Roundtree; his second wife, Frances "Tut" Musso Roundtree; his parents, Joseph Frank Roundtree and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; one daughter, Betty R. Ordoyne; two sisters, Dorothy R. Templet and June R. Boudreaux; and five great-grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nolan Joseph Waguespack Sr.

• age 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Grand Isle, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Nolan "Joey" Waguespack Jr. and wife, Maureen; one daughter, Patti W. Rigaud; two brothers, Roland and Cedric Waguespack; one sister, Dee Dee Chauvin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Terrebonne Waguespack; his parents, Marcial and Marie Melancon Waguespack; one brother, Curtis Waguespack; and two sisters, Verna Waguespack and Betty Waguespack
• retired owner of Chicken Charlie’s, Nolan’s Exxon and Better Buy Shell in Grand Isle

 

November 14, 2006

Duffy Paul Bouvier

• age 93, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alfred Bouvier and wife, Jeannette B., of Lockport, and Paul Bouvier and wife, Sandy H., of Raceland; one stepson, Carlton J. Cheramie and wife, Myra, of Thibodaux; four daughters, Georgia B. Dufrene of Gheens, Laura Lee B. Danos and husband, Robert, of Lockport, Lola B. Eschette and husband, Ray, of Lockport, and Susie B. Robichaux and husband, Timothy, of Raceland; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Enola J. Hebert Bouvier; his second wife, Gladys Plaisance Cheramie; his parents, Henri and Laurenza Pierce Bouvier; one baby son, Henry Bouvier; one son-in-law, Robert J. Dufrene Sr.; three brothers, Ernest, Vorris and Henry Bouvier Jr.; two sisters, Henrietta Bouvier Gros and Lorraine Bouvier Gisclair; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild
• one of the first truck farmers to sell on Grand Isle; trapper and citrus orchard farmer; owned and operated the Sunrise Grocery Store and the Sunrise Rolling Store; boat captain, crawfish farmer, avid gardener and a state employee for 17 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ferrell ‘Skick’ Duet

• age 54, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• memorial service Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his father, Gilbert Duet Jr.; three daughters, Heather Lee, Jolie Duet and Nathasha Katrovitz; one brother, Walter Chuck Duet; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Diana Ledet Duet
• Catholic

Gail Vedros Graham

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of North Bayou Black, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Richard Vedros; two daughters, Beverly McDonald and Patrick, and Dana McDonald and Roland; four brothers, Buddy and Roylene Vedros, Richard Jr. and Mary Vedros, Barry and Becky Landry and John Landry; five sisters, Tina and Steve Cavalier, Patricia Alexander, Vicki and Lynda Daigle, Liz and Darrell Hebert and Jennifer and Ronnie Harrall; and three grandchildren, April McDonald, Ashleigh McDonald and Megan McDonald
• preceded in death by her husband, Hughey David Graham; and her mother Edwina "Sis" Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Arnold Remy ‘Poppa’ Meyer Sr.

• age 72, a native of Crowley and resident of Cocodrie, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Geneva Louviere Meyer; one daughter, Donna M. Boudreaux and husband, Tony; six grandchildren, Sunni, Erin, Jordan and Zackary Boudreaux and Bailey and O’Ryan; two-great-grandchildren; six brothers, Charles, Louis, Edwin "Willie", Steve, Michael and Tommy Meyer; two sisters, Johanna Cormier and Jane Coble; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mathis J. and Catherine Scheufens Meyer; one son, Arnold Remy "Buddy" Meyer; and three brothers, John Allen, Clyde and Matthew Meyer
• retired from Texaco Pipeline with 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Junior ‘To-To’ Pellegrin

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
• private services held
• survived by his wife, Linda Ordoyne Pellegrin; four sons, Norris Pellegrin, Lonnie Pellegrin, J.J. Pellegrin and Ronnie Pellegrin; two daughters, Monique L. Aucoin and Janet P. Verret; two brothers, Bobby Pellegrin and Marcel Pellegrin; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Toffel and Alermie Pitre Pellegrin; and one sister, Azelia Marie Bourg
• retired oysterman and was Catholic; enjoyed fishing, hunting and gambling
• Samart Funersl Home

Judith Ann ’To-T’ Thibodeaux Pertuit

• age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 5:04 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald Pertuit of Houma; two brothers, Lloyd Thibodeaux and wife, Sheila, of Chauvin, and Merlin Thibodeaux and wife, Marie, of Houma; three sisters, Vera LeBouef and husband, Carl, of Bayou Blue, Evella Pellegrin, and Mary Daffron and companion, Troy, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Thibodeaux Sr. and Marie Pellegrin Thibodeaux; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux Jr.; and two sisters, Ethel Thibodeaux and Edna Mae Thibodeaux
• laborer at Seatang Factory and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Leroy Joseph Scott Jr.

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Karey Scott and wife, Jennifer, of Bourg, Derrell Scott and wife, Gayle, of Houma and Chris Scott and wife, Laverne, of Missouri City, Texas; three sisters, Carlotta Matherne and husband, Curry Sr., of Bourg, Madenna Voisin and husband, Kenneth, of Theriot and Jan Brunet and husband, Timmy, of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Joseph Scott Sr. and Walterine Rita White Scott; and his grandparents, Freddie and Augustine Scott and Linton Sr. and Lillian White
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Richmond ‘Rock’ Boyd Sr.

• age 72, died of a heart attack early Nov. 5,
• from the St. Charles community, but was best known in the Alidore community on La. 308 in Raceland
• had a home on Williams Street, and ran the B n’ R Café next door, B n’ R stands for Bessie, his wife, and Richmond
• school-bus driver for 22 years before retiring, but he kept the café open right up until the end, even after Bessie died six years ago
• took great pride in his three sons, and pushed them to do well in school; sons are Richmond, 49, and two other sons: Marvin, 46, and Curtis, 43, along with 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• graduate of Raceland High School, and spent five years in the Army in the 1950s; his two brothers are working to reopen the café

 

November 15, 2006

Everett Anthony Giroir Jr.

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Gibson, died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angela Scheffler Giroir of Gibson; one son, Craig A. Giroir of Gibson; one daughter, Natalie G. Johnston of Gibson; one sister, Henrietta G. Coble of Gibson; three grandchildren, Jessica L. Giroir of Houma, Chelsea A. Johnston and Jade N. Johnston of Gibson; and one great-grandchild, Gavin S. Thibodeaux of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Everette Giroir Sr. and Bridget Benoit Giroir; and two brothers, Conrad A. Giroir and Hartley J. Giroir
• the retired owner of Giroir Enterprises Dump Truck Service and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; former police juror from 1976 to 1980 and was on the North Terrebonne Levee Board
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Oneill Joseph ‘Tootsie’ Henry

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Nuemen Henry; one daughter, Henrietta Domangue; one brother, Milton Henry; three sisters, Ouida Bergeron, Irene Lirette and Emily Lester; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Earline Theresa Champagne Henry; his parents, Constance Joseph and Olydia Agnes Chaisson Henry; seven brothers, Camille, Clifford, Cleveland, Norman, Nelson, J.C. and Lavis Henry; and two sisters, Leia Duplantis and Della Pellegrin
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Herbert Joseph ‘Joe’ Laiche

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Anacortes, Wash., died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes, with burial at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash.
• survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Diana; three daughters, Carol Stivason and husband, Jim, Donna Slavich and husband, Matt, and Evelyn Woods; five grandchildren, Taylor Allen, Alex, Nick and Ed Slavich and Morgan Anderson; two sisters, Betty Tabor and husband, Calvin, and Pat Perry; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Estelle Hester Guedry Laiche; and two sisters, Maxine Laiche and Ruby Trosclair
• raised in a small town in Louisiana and was a "good old country boy" of the best kind; left Louisiana after enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1954; proudly served his country as an aviation machinist for 20 years; retired from Shell Oil Co. after 20 years in 1996; hard work and dedication there earned him the high regard of his peers as a safety inspector; kind and generous man who never hesitated to help out wherever there was a need; proud of his Louisiana heritage and loved to share Cajun recipes with family and friends; enjoyed woodworking and was an avid reader in his later years; also loved dogs and was truly smitten with his old friend Casey and his newest friend, Jodi
• devoted and active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus from July 2005 to July 2006
• Evans Funeral Chapel

Arnold Remy ‘Poppa’ Meyer Sr.

• age 72, a native of Crowley and resident of Cocodrie, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Geneva Louviere Meyer; one daughter, Donna M. Boudreaux and husband, Tony; four grandchildren, Sunni, Erin, Jordan and Zackary Boudreaux; two-great-grandchildren, Bailey and O’Ryan; six brothers, Charles, Louis, Edwin "Willie", Steve, Michael and Tommy Meyer; two sisters, Johanna Cormier and Jane Coble; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mathis J. and Catherine Scheufens Meyer; one son, Arnold Remy "Buddy" Meyer; and three brothers, John Allen, Clyde and Matthew Meyer
• retired from Texaco Pipeline with 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Leroy Joseph Scott Jr.

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Karey Scott and wife, Jennifer, of Bourg, Derrell Scott and wife, Gayle, of Houma and Chris Scott and wife, Laverne, of Missouri City, Texas; three sisters, Carlotta Matherne and husband, Curry Sr., of Bourg, Madenna Voisin and husband, Kenneth, of Theriot and Jan Brunet and husband, Timmy, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Joseph Scott Sr. and Walterine Rita White Scott; and his grandparents, Freddie and Augustine Scott and Linton Sr. and Lillian White
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mayme Foret Taylor

• age 89, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Metairie, died at 6:19 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Richard Taylor and wife, Jaya, and Jim Taylor and wife, Susan; one daughter, Kathleen Pearson and husband, Richard; her mother-in-law, Augustine Taylor; one sister, Ruby Foret; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Neal Joseph Taylor; her parents, Arthur and Agnes Fanguy Foret; one brother, Isaac Foret; and two sisters, Allie Fanguy and Aline Duplantis
• member of the Busy Bees, St. Joseph Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

November 16, 2006

Tommy Chauvin Sr.

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Tommy Chauvin Jr.; three brothers, Glenn Chauvin of Pineville, Dean Chauvin of Houma and Gene Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Ann Chauvin of Theriot; and one grandchild, Mandy Lynn Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Goody and Betty Chauvin; two brothers, Kenneth Chauvin and Keith Chauvin; and one sister, Joyce Champagne
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Daniel David DeYeide

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Lake Mary, Fla., died of lung cancer, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at Mason’s Unity Lodge No. 267 F & AM on Bayou Black Drive in Houma, with private burial for family members in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Linda McAdow DeYeide of Lake Mary; one brother, Jerry DeYeide of Houma; two sisters, Violet Borowski and Betty DeYeide Lockwood, both of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Irene Jolet DeYeide; and his grandparents, Henry Clay and Marcelline Daigle Jolet, Fredrick Daniel and Cora Foster DeYeida
• developed his own line of pet products and operated as a wholesaler of these products for many years to the local dog-grooming establishments and dog-show industry; member of Masonic Union Lodge No. 5 AF&AM of Stamford, Conn., Rittenhouse Chapter, Washington Commandery and was a Shriner and a member of Pyramid Temple of Bridgeport, Conn.; former president of Stamford Lion’s Club and a U.S. Air Force veteran

Edward James Dupont

• age 83, a native of Riceville and resident of Bayou Vista, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
• visitation today at Twin City Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Patricia Becnel and husband, Robert, of Mandeville; two sons, Allen Dupont of Bayou Vista and Michael J. Dupont and wife, Terry, of Bayou Vista; one sister, Winona Scott of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren, Daniel D. Becnel, Mark D. Becnel, Eric D. Becnel, James Robert Dupont, Michaela Dupont, Travis Touchet and Simon Waguespack; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Dupont and Regina Breaux Dupont; his loving wife of more than 55 years, Meriam LeBoeuf Dupont; one daughter, Josette Marie Dupont; five brothers; and three sisters
• member of the American Legion, a parishioner St. Bernadette Catholic Church and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army in World War II
• Twin City Funeral Home

Leo Paul Gaubert

• age 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Eugene Gaubert and Flora Mae Benoit Gaubert; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Ursula Ledet and Alcee and Eve Thibodeaux Benoit

Christopher John Grant

• age 14 days, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died at 11:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kevin Joseph Grant and Lorena Helen Voisin Grant of Houma; his grandparents, Joseph and Elaine Wooters Grant of Berwick, Kent Voisin and step-grandmother, Christine Voisin, of Tennessee and Aleta Champagne of Theriot; and his great-grandparents, Marshall Grant of Bayou Vista, Wilbert "Buddy" and Claire Voisin Champagne of Theriot and Fleming and Nell Babin Voisin of Tennessee
• preceded in death by his twin brother, Peter Joseph Grant; one sister, Gabriel Marie Joseph Grant; and his great-grandparents, Mary Grant, Joyce Collins Voisin, Florence Devillier Wooters and Herbert Wooters

Leola Plant Hadley

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her stepfather, Lawrence Gordon of New Orleans; two daughters, Marilyn Fleming Brannon and Youlanda Hadley Gray of Thibodaux; one adopted daughter, Monique Marie Hadley of Thibodaux; one foster daughter, Dawn Clay of Houma; three brothers, Rahoula Plant Jr. of Donaldsonville, Gregory Smith of Thibodaux and Elray Plant of New Orleans; three sisters, Audrey Robertson of Thibodaux and Betty Russell and Lois Gordon of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Fleming; her second husband, Henderson Hadley Jr.; her parents, Theola Young Gordon and Rahoula Plant Sr.; two infant sons; two daughters, Beverly Fleming Ellis and Carolyn Harris James; two sisters, Leona Keys and Ida Gordon; and her grandparents, Prime Young Sr. and Azalee Young and Valine Plant and Sasson Plant
• member of St. Charles Baptist Church and Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star

Diana Marks LeBlanc

• age 60, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elroy LeBlanc; two daughters, Kema LaCaze and husband, Wilson, and Kelly LeBlanc; five brothers, Crosby Marks and wife, Myrna, Larry Marks and wife, Sandra, Johnny Marks and wife, Crystal, Reginald Brown and Charles Brown and wife, Josephine; three sisters, Joandell Robinson, Gainell Broussard and husband, James, and Carolyn Robinson and husband, Alfred; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Leola Marks; and her grandparents, Willie Marks Sr. and Elizabeth Aitkens Marks Cheavis and Thomas and Mary Stewart
• retired BellSouth employee; member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mt. Pilgrim Mass choir, Mission Society and Pioneers of America

Lillie Zeringue Ordogne

• age 86, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Michael, Dale, Gerald "Jarman" and Chris Ordogne; two brothers, Norman and David Zeringue; two sisters, Lou Waguespack and Agnes Barrilleaux; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Joseph Ordogne; her parents, Ferducie Zeringue and Henriette Dantin; and four brothers, O’Neil, Guy, Ferduice Jr. and Freddie Zeringue

 

November 17, 2006

Viola ‘Vi’ Corser

• age 79, a native of Toledo, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Living Word Church on Valhi Blvd.; memorial service Monday at the church
• survived by her husband, Jim Corser; two sons, Tom and Mike Corser; two daughters, Jean Crisp and Debra "Sue" Crochet; one sister, Norma Dutton; 12 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Myrtle Bailey; and one son, Robert Corser
• member of the Red Hat Society and the Night Twirlers Square Dance Club

Theresa ‘Me On’ White Dupre

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:47 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Rogers Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Samuel J. Ordoyne Sr.; four sons, Kenneth Dupre Sr. and wife, Cathy, Ephie Dupre and wife, Krystal, Troy Dupre and Sammy Dupre and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Margie Clement and husband, Corey, and Tina Ordoyne and fiance, Beau Adams; two brothers, Dennis White Jr. and Ricky White; one stepson, Samuel J. Ordoyne Jr.; one sister, Linda Sarchet; one stepdaughter, Geraldine Authement; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Dupre Sr.; her parents, Dennis and Violet Trahan White; one stepson, David Ordoyne; one brother, Clifford White; and one sister, Judy Martin
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Christopher John Grant

• age 14 days, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died at 11:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kevin Joseph Grant and Lorena Helen Voisin Grant of Houma; his grandparents, Joseph and Elaine Wooters Grant of Berwick, Kent Voisin and step-grandmother, Christine Voisin, of Tennessee and Aleta Champagne of Theriot; and his great-grandparents, Marshall Grant of Bayou Vista, Wilbert "Buddy" and Claire Voisin Champagne of Theriot and Fleming and Nell Babin Voisin of Tennessee
• preceded in death by his twin brother, Peter Joseph Grant; one sibling, Gabriel Marie Joseph Grant; and his great-grandparents, Mary Grant, Joyce Collins Voisin, Florence Devillier Wooters and Herbert Wooters
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles S. Lagarde Jr.

• age 85, a native and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia E. Brown Lagarde; one stepson, Donny Brown and wife, Patricia; two daughters, Jeanne Lagarde Jacobi and Therese Lagarde Progar; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Louise Power Lagarde; his parents, Charles S. Lagarde Sr. and Enola Courville Lagarde; one stepson, Danny Brown; one brother, Eugene Lagarde; and three sisters, Marie Louise Lagarde, Emma Casse and Enola Lagarde
• attorney for more than 40 years in Luling and was a U.S. World War II Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gary Burton Nelson

• age 65, a native of Lansing, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Lila Rose Garrett Nelson of Houma; three sons, Gary F. Nelson of Houston, David L. Nelson of Atlanta and Benjamin J. Nelson of Nashville, Tenn.; one daughter, Mary D. Slaton of Belle Chasse; two brothers, Larry Nelson of Tampa, Fla., and Mike Nelson of Lansing; one sister, Wendy Horton of Foley, Ala.; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Nelson and Ann Rose Nelson; one daughter, Susan René Handy; and one sister, Terry McCormick
• retired helicopter pilot with P.H.I. and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, received the Purple Heart, entered the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army as a warrant officer

Trenity Ja’Nye Rainey

• age 3 months, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Trenton Rainey and Tiffany Spotts; and her grandparents, Robin Hartman and Chris Spotts and Barbara Parker and Harris Rainey

Joe ‘Po-Joe’ Spencer

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Inez James of Houma; one son, Joseph James of Morgan City; three daughters, Gail Williams and husband, Leroy, of Houma, Bernadette Dunklin and husband, Dexter, of Baton Rouge and Debra White and husband, Toby, of Baton Rouge; one brother, Raymond Spencer and wife, Ursula; three sisters, Lillie Mae Celestin and husband, James Sr., of Houma, Shirley Nero and husband, Evain, of New Orleans and Brenda Williams and husband, Lawrence, of Algiers; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Genevier Spencer; two brothers, Elijah Spencer and Roosevelt Spencer Sr.; four sisters, Rosa Lee Spencer Harris, Batille, Earline and Nancy Spencer; and his grandparents, Albert and Orleans Smith and Joseph and Batille Spencer
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddis Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Thelma Bergeron Thibodeaux

• age 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gerald Thibodeaux and wife, Sally, Dr. Charles Thibodeaux and wife, Mary, and Clyde Thibodeaux and wife, Bobbie; one daughter, Sue Naquin and husband, Lloyd; nine grandchildren, Brian Thibodeaux, Becky Thibodeaux, Nolan Naquin II, Jessica Naquin Schiefelbein, Kim Thibodeaux Villarreal, Charles "Chucky" Thibodeaux Jr., Summer Thibodeaux Knight, Hodge Thibodeaux and Toby Thibodeaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Shannon Wilkerson, Scott Naquin, Angelle Naquin, Josh Thibodeaux, Trey Thibodeaux, Garrett Jones, Blake Jones, Kate Knight, Shae Thibodeaux and Holden Thibodeaux; one step-grandchild, Levi Ledet; and one step-great-grandchild, Dylan Ledet
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Thibodeaux; her parents, Philip Bergeron and Angela Oncale Bergeron; two brothers, Iven Bergeron Sr. and Hervey Bergeron; and two sisters, Elsie B. Gilbert and Hesmie B. Himel
• Landry’s Funeral Home

John ‘Big John’ Wilson Sr.

• age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Sears Wilson of Houma; six sons, John Wilson Jr. and wife, Melissa, Jeconiah Sears, Tyrone Wilson, Marcus Wallace, John F. Wilson II and Caleb Wilson, all of Houma; three daughters, Angela Stewart and husband, Craig, Dewanda Wilson and Sheraton Jones and wife, Renee, all of Houma; one brother, Freddie Wilson Jr. of Los Angeles; three sisters, Ora Wilson of Los Angeles, Rose Calloway and Geraldine Townsend, both of Houma; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Victoria Porter and Freddie Wilson Sr.; one daughter, Jonesha Wilson; one sister, Barbara Jones; and his grandparents, Ora and Daniel Porter
• member of Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church and a U.S. Army National Guard veteran; Welter Weight boxing champion in 1970

 

November 18, 2006

Theresa ‘Me On’ White Dupre

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:47 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Rogers Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Samuel J. Ordoyne Sr.; four sons, Kenneth Dupre Sr. and wife, Cathy, Ephie Dupre and wife, Krystal, Troy Dupre and Sammy Ordoyne and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Margie Clement and husband, Corey, and Tina Ordoyne and fiance, Beau Adams; two brothers, Dennis White Jr. and Ricky White; one stepson, Samuel J. Ordoyne Jr.; one sister, Linda Sarchet; one stepdaughter, Geraldine Authement; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Dupre Sr.; her parents, Dennis and Violet Trahan White; one stepson, David Ordoyne; one brother, Clifford White; and one sister, Judy Martin
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Charles ‘C. J.’ Griffin

• age 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred Lefort Griffin; two daughters, Gail Callais and husband, Daniel, and Debra Chiasson and husband, Chris; one daughter-in-law, Leslie Landry Griffin; five brothers, Abraham, Jarvis, Freddie, Ronald and Cleveland Griffin; three sisters, Naise Rousse, Laura Cheramie and Lois Serigny; four grandchildren, Dodi Charpentier, Darby Chiasson, O.D., Chett Chiasson and Troy Griffin Jr.; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittney and Joshua Charpentier, Laurel, Jack and Connor Chiasson and Megan and Carson Chiasson
• preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Sedonia Daigle Griffin; one son, Troy David Griffin Sr.; one grandchild, Zachary Callais; one great-grandchild, Nathan Christopher Chiasson; and one sister, Beulah Cheramie
• retired employee of Texaco with 33 years of service, was alderman for Town of Golden Meadow for 16 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus; enjoyed his camp, hunting, fishing and trawling; loved joke telling and politics
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles S. Lagarde Jr.

• age 85, a native and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. John Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia E. Brown Lagarde; one stepson, Donny Brown and wife, Patricia; two daughters, Jeanne Lagarde Jacobi and Therese Lagarde Progar; two sons-in-law, Lawrence Jacobi and James Progar; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Louise Power Lagarde; his parents, Charles S. Lagarde Sr. and Enola Courville Lagarde; one stepson, Danny Brown; one brother, Eugene Lagarde; and three sisters, Marie Louise Lagarde, Emma Casse and Enola Lagarde
• an attorney for more than 40 years in Luling and was a U.S. World War II Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home

Paul Blaise LeFort

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lake Arthur, died at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; services today at the church, with burial with full military honors in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Belinda Ransom and husband, Ruben, of Lake Arthur, Naomi Stagg and husband, Gregg, of Lake Arthur, Roxanne Yount and husband, Nelson, of Monroe, and Rochelle Thibodeaux and husband, Paul, of Broussard; one son, Clinton LeFort of High Ridge, Mo.; one sister, Velma Ellender of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexis and Amonica Collins LeFort; his wife, Lois Rita Picou LeFort; one daughter, Pauline Earl; two sons, Bryon and Paul LeFort Jr.; four sisters, Odette Pitre, Azora Martin, Modess Richard and Della Collins; two stepsisters, Nola LeFort Cheramie and Annette LeFort Hingle; one brother, Alexis LeFort; and one grandson, Adam Thibodeaux
• retired from Superior Oil Company with 35 years of service and was a World War II Navy veteran; parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Percy Joseph Naquin

• age 80, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, James Michael Naquin and Jerry Naquin; one daughter, Catherine Triche; one sister, Edith Blanchard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Dubois Naquin; his parents, Claude J. Naquin and Francis Matherne Naquin; three brothers, Aviral, Davis and Norman Naquin; and one great-granddaughter, Danay Bergeron
• self-employed fisherman for 15 years and served in the U.S. Army as a corporal in World War II and four South Pacific Battles; member of the VFW and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

 

November 19, 2006

Louque Elnora Chiasson

• age 68, a native of Lottie and a resident of Grand Point, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Parish Catholic Church in Paulina; mass Monday at the church, with internment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband of 49 years, Alcee "Driller" Louque of Grand Point; one daughter, Lisa L. and husband, David, Decareaux of Lutcher; four sons, Brent and wife, Lana Duhe, Loque of Gramercy, Dwayne Loque of Livingston, Irvin and wife, Celeste Doucet, Loque, of Grand Point, and Jason Louque and fiancee, Debra Barre, of Grand Point; four sisters, Winne West and Bobbie Baudoin, both of Houma, Gloria Kilburn of Garyville, and Roxanna Kreamer of Chauvin; two brothers, Leoland Braud of Garyville, and Charles Ray Robertson of Bourg; 10 precious grandchildren, Brent Jr., Dana, Jonathan, Lance, Jordan, Kara, Cary, Brandon, Irvin Jr. and Misty; three great-grandchildren, Megan, Melanie and Austin Cody; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Chiasson and Mary Vicknar Chiasson and her stepfather, Arthur Robertson
• Alexander Funeral Home

Tommy Chauvin Sr.

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• services Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Tommy Chauvin Jr.; three brothers, Glenn Chauvin of Pineville, Dean Chauvin of Houma and Gene Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Ann Chauvin of Theriot; and one grandchild, Mandy Lynn Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Goody and Betty Chauvin; two brothers, Kenneth Chauvin and Keith Chauvin; and one sister, Joyce Champagne
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Gerald J. Chenevert Sr.

• age 81, a native of Plaucheville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olivia Sussman Chenevert; three sons, Thomas and wife, Barbara Ferry, Chenevert of Dover, Ohio, Mathew and wife, Wanda DiMarco, Chenevert of New Orleans and Gerald Jr. and wife, Debbie Moran, Chenevert of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Clare C. and husband, Rodney, Acosta of Baton Rouge, Sue C. and husband, Tommie Aysenne, of Napoleonville, and Elizabeth C. and husband, Michael Stein, of Herndon, Va.; one brother, Raymond Chenevert of Jefferson; 18 grandchildren, Bradford and Jennifer Turney, Komal, Madeline, Gabrielle, Camille, Aaron and Grace Chenevert, John, Christie and Michael Acosta, Aimee Aysenne Montero, Marie, Tommie Jr. and Suzanne Aysenne, and Benjamin, Zachary and Civic Stein; and one great-grandchild, Christian Acosta
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Blum Chenevert and Beulah Bordelon Chenevert; one son, Mark Chenevert; one brother, A.B. Chenevert; and one granddaughter, Sophia Chenvert
• Landry Funeral Home

Gladys Breaux Fanguy

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Beverly Arieux and Corliss Cockerham of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Judy Fanguy of Plaquemine; one niece, Susan Oncale of Raceland; one nephew, Barry Breaux of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camille Joseph Fanguy; her parents, Leo F. and Alice Daigle Breaux Rossi; two sons, Barry and Gene Fanguy; one adopted son, Jimmy Fanguy; one son-in-law, Albert Arieux; and two brothers, Roland and Raymond Breaux
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Harold Charles Guidroz Jr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Portiers Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Eileen Gaudet Guidroz of Raceland; two sons, Charles "Chuck" Guidroz and wife, Rayne, of Raceland, and Harold "Chip" Guidroz III of Thibodaux; three daughters, Mary Guidroz Saunier and husband, Tal, of Houma, Annette Guidroz Braud and husband, Jody, of Houma, and Amy Guidroz Chiasson and husband, Matthew, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Millie Guidroz, of Raceland, and Ruth Guidroz Lasseigne of Raceland; and his seven grandchildren, Megan Chiasson, Jacob Braud, Brandon Saunier, Brooke Saunier, Ashley Guidroz, Nicholas Braud and Joshua Guidroz
• preceded in death by his father, Harold C. Guidroz Sr., and his mother, Mildred R. Guidroz
• for 44 years, an expert carpenter; loved spending time with his family and friends; an avid Tulane University football fan; enjoyed the outdoors, especially weekends at his camp or gardening at his home. He also enjoyed the occasional trip to the casinos; Catholic and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Portiers Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Alice McCarthy Naquin

• age 89, a native of Pierre Part and a resident of Chackbay, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Curtis, Jimmy, Carlos and Willie McCarthy; three daughters, Margaret Granier, Mary Ann Granier and Adrice Crawford; one brother, Dalvas Hebert; one stepbrother, Galbert Hebert; 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie J. McCarthy; her second husband, Thomas Naquin; her parents, Octave and Justilia Landry Hebert; three brothers, Dudley, Adoulf and Dalton Hebert; one stepbrother, Herman Hebert; and two sisters, Enola Vaughn and Lillian Leonard
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church

Gustave J. ‘Gus’ Pitre

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Sarah "Sally" Sikes, mother of Darren and Wendy Pitre; his parents, Louis and Judith Pitre; two sons, Darren Pitre and wife, Angela, and Preston Leonard; one daughter, Wendy P. Pitre and husband, Richard; three brothers, Noble, Jackie and Tab Pitre; one sister, Bonnie Mixon; seven grandchildren, Charles Barzar Jr., Raimie Cantrelle, Brisk Martin, Sidney Pitre, Darren Pitre Jr., Brayten Pitre and Brhe’a Pitre; and four great-grandchildren, Maddox Cantrelle, Josh Bourgeois Jr., Hayden Martin and Hannah Martin
• preceded in death b