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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 by his grandparents, Vina Pitre, Ernest Cantrelle, Louis Pitre Sr. and Rosanza Vega Pitre
• famous quote was "Ayee Baebae"; loved LSU sports, fishing, hunting and cooking; employed by Golden Motors for many years
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

 

November 20, 2006

Ruby Lee ‘Polly’ Yates Sanders Bridges

• age 78, a native of Attala County, Miss., and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Olivier Funeral Home at Winona, Miss.; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Winona Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Mississippi
• survived by one son, Homer Lamar "Bo" Sanders and friend, Lisa Anderson, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one daughter Dr. J. Lavone Landry and husband, Arthur Paul Landry, of Belle Rose; two step-daughters, Judy Bridges Weeks and Brenda Bridges Ellis of Cleveland, Miss.; three brothers, Nolie Yates of Winona, James Kelly Yates of Scooba, Miss., and Charles Yates of Vaiden, Miss.; four grandchildren, B.J. and Erika Rodrigue of Chackbay, Scott and Patricia Sanders of Patterson, Schyler and Jarred Smith of Columbia, and Slade and Michelle Sanders of Berwick; five step-grandchildren, Tammy and Tommy Besson of French Settlement, Stanley Michael and Nora Weeks of Woodridge, Va., Pamela and Michael Perrett of Flora, Miss., Johnny and Deana Weeks of Cleveland, Miss., and Kim and Kevin Hatcher of Donaldsonville; one adopted granddaughter, Amanda Anderson of Chattanooga; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter
  preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Gilbert Bridges; her parents, Allie D. Lottie Bingham Yates and John Kelly Yates; four brothers, J.W., Denton, Clinton and Hubert "Billy" Yates; and one sister, Gladys Yates Gregg
• retired employee of Lafourche Association of Retarded Citizens
• Landry’s 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 Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s 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 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; an avid Tulane University football fan; enjoyed the outdoors, especially weekends at his camp or gardening at his home; also enjoyed the occasional trip to the casinos; Catholic and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Lagarde

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
• visitation to musical tribute Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Vanester Jackson Lagarde of Houma; five sons, Jerrett James Hickman and wife, Veatrice, of Baton Rouge, Joseph Lagarde IV and wife, Danielle, Daryell Lagarde and David Lagarde of Houma and Henry Miller III and wife, Sarah, of Fort Meyers, Fla.; four daughters, Jerralyn J. Hickman, Christine Lecompte and husband, Archie, and Tanya Lagarde of Houma and Debra Lagarde Sidberry and husband, Micheal, of Texas; one brother, Purnell Lagarde and wife, Geraldine, of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and Joseph Lagarde Sr.; his stepfather, Levy Campbell; one daughter, Darlene Ray; one sister, Winnona Lagarde; his grandparents, Eugene Bell, Louise Bell Cook and Johnny Cook; and one grandson, Tyrae Hickman
• retired superintendent over parks and grounds for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; an agent for Gertrude Geddis Life Ins. Co. and Union National Life Ins. Co. before working for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
• member of Residence Baptist Church and served on the Trustee Board, was vice president of the senior choir and was a member of Residence Baptist Church Male Chorus; also served as a member of the 5th District Mass Choir. His hobbies included cooking and baking
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Elma ‘T-Ma’ Matherne Perrer

• age 91, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006
• funeral service was today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Dean Perrer of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Maurice and Lester Matherne of Des Allemands and George Matherne of Metairie; three sisters, Velma Breaux and Bessie Matherne of Des Allemands and Betty Champagne of Luling; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Joseph Perrer; her parents, Hypolite and Clementine Folse Matherne; two sons, Eugene Paul and Danny Joseph Perrer; one daughter, Sylvia Mae Perrer Champagne; two brothers, Eloie and Eddie Matherne; and one sister, Thelma Dufrene
• member of the St. Gertrude Catholic Church Ladies’ Altar Society and an employee of Mrs. Matherne’s Stuffed Crabs of Des Allemands

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 former 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 by his grandparents, Vina Pitre, Ernest Cantrelle, Louis Pitre Sr. and Rosanza Vega Pitre
• famous quote was "Ayee Baebae"; loved LSU sports, fishing, hunting and cooking; employed by Golden Motors for many years
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

Audrey George Robinson

• age 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Thursday Nov. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by four sons, George Gerald Smith Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Houma, Kenneth Darryl Smith and wife, Kathy, of Birmingham, Ala., Desi Ernez Smith and fiancé, Tiffany Westbrook, of Houma and Darren Ernie Smith; one daughter, Carla Smith; five brothers, Junius Jr., Walter, Regest, Raymond and August George; one sister, Mary George; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius George Sr. and Zenobia M. George; and one daughter, Traci Dean Smith
• Baptist and member of Israel Moses Baptist Church

Rose May Callais Serigny

• age 71, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her companion, Simon Verdin; two sons, Christopher Serigny Sr. and Levy Serigny Jr.; one daughter, Christine Anselmi; two brothers, Viness and Wilton Callais; one sister, Patty Bruce; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Levy "Cowboy" Serigny Sr.; her parents, Anacia Gaspard and Richard Callais; two brothers, Hudson and Richard Callais; two sisters, Thelma Callais and Irma Lee; and one grandchild

Francois ‘Frank’ Vegas

• age 97, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Bobby F. Vegas; three daughters, Neva M. Vegas, Jeanette Cheramie Cheramie and Atticia V. LaCoste; one sister, Amy Bruce; five grandchildren, Susan Callais, Robin Pitre, Jackie LeBouef, Francois LaCoste and Lauren LaCoste; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorena C. Vegas; his parents, Raphel and Leotine Vegas; two brothers, Cyriel and Tilman Vegas; four sisters, Esther Vegas, Alzine Autin, Lucretia Vegas and Sedonia Doucet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was an avid gardener
• Samart Funeral Home

 

November 22, 2006

Wallace Z. ‘Poppa June’ Bernard Jr.

• resident of Houma, died at West Jefferson Medical Center Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his son William Bernard and wife, Virginia Martinez, of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Gretchen Bernard Young and husband, Partrick, Erin Bernard Enright and hus-band, Thomas, Drew Bernard and wife, Meghan Towns, all of Baton Rouge; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Mallory and McKenzi Young, and Ellie, William and Patrick Enright; four brothers, John "Bollie" Bernard of Thibodaux, Jules "Will" Bernard of Knoxville, Tenn., Robert "Bob" Bernard of Thibodaux, and Arthur "Red" Bernard of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife Marie Acosta Bernard; his parents, Wallace and Florence Ayo Bernard; and one sister, Estelle Bernard Bright
• retired Greyhound employee
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ella Pellegrin Falgout DeSilvey

• age 88, a native of Dulac and resident of Bourg, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Francis Falgout and wife, Susie, of Bourg, Louis J. "Jim" Falgout and wife, Sarah, of Houma and Leroy J. Falgout and wife, Marsha, of Bourg; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Ruffin Peter Falgout and Arnold J. DeSilvey; her parents, Louis J. Pellegrin and Eva Luke Pellegrin; one son, Peter Falgout; one grandson, Ricky Falgout; three brothers, Wilfred, Alfred and Jim Pellegrin; three sisters, Marie P. Scott, Alice Pellegrin and Antoinette Pellegrin
• homemaker and a parishioner at St. Ann Catholic Church

Mary Dagate Guidry

• age 95, native of Tickfaw and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Betty Gardner of Montgomery, Texas; four grandchildren, Walter Dean Gardner, Mary Helen Gardner, Lawrence Gardner and Elizabeth Gardner Maddaford; five great-grandchildren, Joel Gardner, Keith Gardner, Katherine Gardner, Sarah Maddaford and Laura Maddaford; one daughter of her heart, Ethel Lacour; and numerous loving and caring nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Bennie B. Guidry; her parents, Vincent Dagate and Frances Guerrera Dagate; one son-in-law, Walter D. Gardner; four brothers, Tony Dagate, Lawrence Dagate, Anthony "Nino" Dagate and John Dagate; two sisters, Josephine Catanese and Josepha LaRussa
• owner and operator of The Vogue; past president of Young At Heart at St. Francis, member of the Ladies Alter Society, past member of Krewe of Hyacynthians and past member of the Chamber of Commerce; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Loretta Lawrence Hawes

• age 50, a native and resident of Belle Rose died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006
• visitation today in Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie Hawes; one son Sterling Todd Hawes; six sisters, Diana Jones and husband, Charles, Peggy Lawrence, Elisha Birtha and husband, Curtis, Eugenia Chatman and husband, Irwin, Eunice Henry and husband, Clarence and Marcellina Lawrence and husband, Elvis; two nieces reared as sisters, Shelita Smith Tucker and Marquita Lawrence; six brothers, Nathan, Jr., Williams and wife, Ceola, Jerkyle and wife, Barbara, Lonnie, Phillip and wife, Barbara, and Rush Lawrence; one aunt, Victoria Ray and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Nathan Lawrence, Sr.; two sisters, Neomie and Shelia Lawrence; and her grandparents, Neomie and William Garnett, Chester and Velma Lawrence
• Williams and Southhall Funeral Home

Margie Landeche

• age 77, native of Larose and resident of Luling, died at 4:46 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass today in the church, with burial Saturday in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband Harold Landeche Sr.; two sons, Brian and Harold Jr. Landeche; three daughters, Karen Landeche Kinler, Leah Landeche Guidry and Rachel Landeche Champagne; four sisters, Frances Stevens, Jennie Defelice, Rea Muller and Winnie Comardelle; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Alida LeBlanc Plaisance; one son, Scott J. Landeche; five brothers Warren, Edwin, O’Neil, Frank and Emile Plaisance; one sister, Gonette LeBouef
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Estellina Crochet LaFleur

• age 73, a native of Jennings and resident of Schriever, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Tilman "T.J." LaFleur Jr., Donald J. "Bozo" LaFleur, Wayne J. LaFleur and Jeffrey P. LaFleur; two daughters, Janet Comeaux and Geraldine "Geri" A. Smith; one sister, Edmae Crader; two brothers, Jimmy Crochet and Austin Crochet; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Tilman LaFleur Sr. and her parents, Reole and Elia Gary Crochet

Arden K. ‘Dean’ Lundgren

• age 89, a native of Boutte and resident of Thibod-aux died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Saturday in St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Thibodaux; memorial services in the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife Dorothy Roundtree Lundgren; one son, Charles Lundgren and wife Monica Verdun Lundgren; two daughters, Ruth Reulet and husband Samuel "Jude" Reulet, and Judy Lundgren; one sister, Lucy Louivere; five grandchildren, Wayne Reulet, Laura R. Greco, Ron Reulet, Ross Lundgren and Layla Lundgren; three great-grandchildren, Payton Reulet, Avery Reulet and Kate Greco
• preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Camile Matherne Lundgren; three brothers, Larry, Wilmer "Fatty" Lundgren and Clarence Beard; three sisters, Eula Gros; Levi Berger and Nora Ledet
• veteran of World War II and member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and a member of the Protector Fire Company No. 2

Medora Burrow Morris

• age 86, a native of DeRidder and longtime resident Houma, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Presbyterian Church; funeral service at the church with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, John and wife, Barbara, and Robert and wife, Linda; one daughter, Claudia Quates and husband, Scott; five grandchildren, John, Matthew, Richard and Grant Morris and Max Frost
• preceded in death by her husband, H.A. "Pug" Morris; her parents, Oliver and Iler Burrow and her three brothers, Virgil, Edward and Philip Burrow
• while living in DeRidder, she was the head of the Rationing Board during World War II and the secretary for the police jury; after marrying Pug Morris, moved with him to Houma in 1947 when he started Marsh Equipment and Morris Bros. Boat Companies; managed the office while he was in the field
• served as president of the ladies division of the Lions Club, was a member and officer of the BarrBerry Garden Club, taught Sunday School for many years at the Presbyterian Church, led a cub scout den and was involved in the Senior Golf Association, helping to host the golf tournament when it was held in Houma; additionally featured as Homemaker of the Month
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Irma Brown Short

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Beaulah Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services at the church, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by her daughter, Barbara Brown Knightshed and husband, the Rev. Henry Knightshed; one brother, Melvin Spanish Jr. and wife, Priscilla; one sister, Willie Mae Foote; and three grandchildren, Tedrick Knightshed, an attorney from Baton Rouge, Dr. Kandi Knightshed and Martin Knightshed, a song writer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Brown; her second husband, Reinald Short; her parents, Melvin Spanish and Eva Diggs Spanish; and one sister, Dorothy Jackson
• Baptist and a member of Beulah Baptist Church; retired; enjoyed gardening and her pets
• Community Funeral Home

 

November 24, 2006

Oliver Brown Sr.

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:57 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his devoted companion of 22 years, Geneva Smith of Thibodaux; his former wives, Olivia Brown of Raceland and Ophelia Reado-Every of Thibodaux; three sons, Oliver Brown Jr. of Raceland, Kenneth Brown Sr. of Thibodaux and Dwight Brown of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; four daughters, Eula Mae Edwards of Jackson, Miss., Holly Brown-Winston of Harvey, Alfreda Brown-Kelly of Hampton, Va. and Carla Brown of Forth Worth, Texas; and one sister, Helen Turner of Raceland
• preceded in death by his parents, Claville and Fannie Brown; one son, Clarence Brown Sr.; one brother, Benny Brown Sr., and two sisters, Augustine Brown-Reado and Sara White
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board

Ayres Arcement Champagne

• age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alcide "Champ" A.J. Champagne; one son, Paul Champagne and wife, Laura; two daughters, Joy Acosta and husband, Stephen; Ann Ritchie and husband, Bryan; two sisters, Lois LeCompte and Sherry Herring; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Allison Champagne, David, Marc Acosta, Jake, Leigh Ann, and Rene’ Ritchie; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Acosta
• preceded in death by her parents, Nollie Arcement Sr. and Alcion Theriot Arcement; and one brother, Nollie Arcement Jr.
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a volunteer for the Good Samaritan Thrift Store; retired nurse with 30 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Home

Geoffrey Cline ‘Geoff’ Dupre

• age 55, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at 6876 Main St.
• survived by his mother, Dorothy Dubose Dupre of Houma; and two brothers, Bobby Dupre and Johnny Dupre of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Otis Dupre; and one sister, Jackie Dupre
• marine teacher sea captain for the State of Louisiana; favorite phrase was "what a long, strange trip it’s been"
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thurston Claude Martin ‘Willie’ ‘TC’ Hill

• age 73, native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his devoted wife, Beatrice Hill of Thibodaux; one son, Emanuel Andrew Sr., and wife, Vivian, of Arlington, Texas; four daughters, Brenda Moore and husband, Larry Sr., Letrice Streams and husband, Kelsir Sr., of Schriever, Lenear Ballard and husband, Everrett, of St. John and Denear Hill and fiancee, Webster Wright, of Thibodaux; one sister, Rae Louise Crenshaw of Seattle; an adopted sister, Sharon Marie Hill of Thibodaux; his father-in-law Cleveland Lewis of Labadieville; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Ethel Hill; stepmother, Velma Hill; and one brother, Harvey Hill
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Catholic Church; United States Army Veteran

Emma Autin Matherne

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; services at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Marlene Matherne and Melinda M. Punch and husband, Donald; one son-in-law, Ned Matherne Sr.; two brothers, Steven Autin and Joseph "JC" Autin; one sister, Anna Mae Candies; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Clovis Autin and Enola Bourgeois Autin; one daughter, Eula Mae Matherne; six brothers, Euell "Tu", Uric "Red", Whitney "TB", Kearney, Wilbur, Ernest Ora and Ernest Adam Autin; and two sisters, Eula Autin Wiley and Enola Autin
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Eva Garcia Plummer

• age 88, a native and resident of DeRidder, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Beauregard Cemetery
• survived by her two daughters, Vivian Ducos and husband, Pete, of Thibodaux; Helen King and husband, Mercer, of Monroe; one sister, Lillie Griffin of Lake Charles; one brother, Jesse Garcia and wife, Verline, of San Antonio, Texas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews

Mary Grace Porter

• age 62, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Jefferey Cheatham and wife, Hermanese, of Oakland, Calif.; six sisters, Jackie Johnson, Jessie Mae Jackson, Laura Holloway, all of Labadieville, Audrey Johnson and Linda West of Thibodaux and Donna Marie Smith of Schriever; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Henry Porter; her parents, Irvin and Eve Bates Cheatham; eight brothers, Albert, David, John, Melvin, Irvin Jr., Lloyd, Raymond, and James Carroll; and three sisters, Mary Alice Oatis, Bessie Mae Mitchell and Annabelle Edmond

 

November 24, 2006

Ella Mae ‘Mae-Mae’ Creppell

• age 57, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Larose, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by two brothers, Jimmy and Dicky Creppell; one sister, Sandra Creppell; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien and Simonia B. Creppell; and one brother, Lucien Creppell Jr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

James Malone Leeper Sr.

• age 71, a native of Denton County, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• visitation to funeral time today at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Marilynn DeJean Leeper; two sons, William DeJean Leeper and James Malone Leeper Jr. and wife, Tammy Leeper; one daughter, Elizabeth Malone Leeper Bussey; one sister, Nancy Elizabeth Leeper Seitz and husband, Paul; three grandchildren, Mindy Fanguy, Jason Matthew Giroir and Robert Michael Bussey; one sister-in-law Gail Lavis and husband, Dr. Charles Edward Lavis; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by his parents, Horace Wilbur Leeper and Sarah Booth Malone Leeper
• attorney; graduated from New Orleans Academy in 1953; U.S. Army 1954-1957 and graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in general business in 1961; adjuster for Insurance Co. of North American in New Orleans 1961-1964; 1964-1968, partner and agent at DeJean-Leeper Insurance Agency in Opelousas; juris doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in 1974; trust officer of New Orleans 1968-1979; vice president and trust officer at First National Bank of Houma 1979-1987; vice president and trust officer of American Bank and Trust Co., in New Orleans 1987-1991; associate of Owen Bradley Law Office in New Orleans, and attorney at Schrader Law Office of Houma; retired in 1995
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma
• Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home

Dudley Joseph Michel Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle River, died at 9:06 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• funeral services Friday in Pierre Part, with burial in Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Belle River
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Lydia Garcia Michel of Belle River; four sons, Serjio Joseph and wife, Gayle Thibodaux Michel, of Labadieville, Horace Michel of Houma, Dudley Michel Jr. of Stephensville and Warren Michel of Larose; one daughter, JoAnn Michel of Lafayette; several grandchildren, including Shawn and Kristy Michel
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene Michel and Leticia Vaughn Michel; one daughter, Cheryl Michel; one granddaughter; four brothers, Harry, Herman, Wilmer and Aubrey Michel; and one sister, Hazel Michel Copain
• U.S. Marine Corps veteran; loved to hunt and fish at his camp and was a great outdoorsman
• Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part

 

November 26, 2006

Mary Dagate Guidry

• age 95, a native of Tickfaw and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday in St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Betty Gardner of Montgomery, Texas; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Bennie B. Guidry; her parents, Vincent Dagate and Frances Guerrera Dagate; four brothers, Tony, Lawrence, Anthony "Nino" and John Dagate; and two sisters, Josephine Catanese and Josepha LaRussa
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; owner and operator of The Vogue; past president of Young At Heart at St. Francis, member of the Ladies Alter Society, past member of Krewe of Hyacynthians and past member of the Chamber of Commerce

Philip ‘Tiger’ Kern Jr.

• age 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 7:49 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
• military service Tuesday with a memorial service Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; cremated
• survived by his wife, Gladys Landry Kern; one son, Kenneth Mark Kern; one daughter Celeste Westerling; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Odile Kern
• Catholic and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church; served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; worked at Quality Rental Tools

Elizabeth Melancon Morgan

• age 81, a native and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by two sons, Floyd E. Morgan Jr. and wife, Leslie Naquin Morgan, and Mark Morgan and wife, JoAnna Morgan; two daughters, Deborah Morgan and Charmaine M. Imbornone; one brother, Robert Melancon; two sisters, Mary Ellen Broussard and Ann Bodmer; nine grandchildren, Casey Schick, Camie Clayton, Gia Marie Imbornone, Faith Morgan, Mark Morgan Jr., Emanuelle Morgan, Hannah Morgan, Lance Morgan and Daniel Morgan; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Melancon and Esther O’Donnell Melancon; one son John Patrick Morgan; and one brother, Mark Melancon
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

November 27, 2006

Richard Vernon ‘Richie’ Battise Jr.

• age 43, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angela Luke Battise of Chauvin; his parents, Richard Vernon Battise Sr. and Emma Blanchard Battise of Chauvin; one son, Rich Battise of Bourg; two daughters, Lacey Battise and Casey Battise of Chauvin; three brothers, Kelly Battise and wife, Kim, of Gray, Jason Battise and wife, Amanda, and Robert Battise and wife, Shanna, of Chauvin; two sisters, Elizabeth "Liz" Champagne and husband, Marc, of Chauvin and Tonni LeCompte and husband, John, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Vernon Battise and Elizabeth Battise Ware and Alexander and Therese Blanchard; his great-grandparents, Roy and Katie DeSilvey; and one niece, Jennifer Champagne

Maurice Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

• age 85, a native of Ashland and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Maurice "Moe" Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Mollie, of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Boudreaux Dufrene and husband, Fred Anthony Dufrene, and Lou Annie Boudreaux Millet and husband, Herbert Millet, of Houma; seven brothers, Edward "E.B." Boudreaux of Houma, Ivy Boudreaux, Ernest Boudreaux, Eddie Boudreaux Jr., Larry Boudreaux, Gilbert Boudreaux and Wilbert Boudreaux; nine sisters, Delores Trosclair, Betty Dauzat, Gloria Duplantis, Jeannette Aucoin, Nettie Burton, Lillian Voisin, Edna Boudreaux, Lisa Deese and Victoria Guidry; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lirette Boudreaux; his father and stepmother, Eddie Boudreaux and Marie Boudreaux; his mother and stepfather, Marie LeBouef Fazzio and Victor Fazzio; one sister, Ira Boudreaux; and one grandchild
• self-employed trawler and owner of Supreme Donuts; former deputy, city marshal and a tug-boat captain; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post No. 31; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Geneva ‘Nell’ Champagne Bourg

• age 75, a native of Waterproof and resident of Theriot, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one foster son, Nolan Darcey and wife, Cathy, of Theriot; one foster daughter, Gloria Mae Darcey of Houma; one stepdaughter, Judith Pellegrin of Grand Caillou; three brothers, E.J. Theriot and wife, Renda, of Houma, Roland Theriot and wife, Maxine, of Theriot and Clayton "Paco" Theriot and wife, Jeri, of Houma; two sisters, Gladys Christopher of Batesville, Ark., and Gloria Verrett of Theriot; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Abbie Bourg; her parents, Nital Champagne and Genevia Crochet Theriot; two granddaughters, Dawn Marie Darcey and Susan Pellegrin; and two brothers, Alfred "Pete" Theriot and Dale Theriot
• homemaker; member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knight of Columbus and the VFW; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Veronica Dupre Lyons

• age 43, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sidney Lyons Jr. of Chauvin; one son, Andrew Lyons of Houma; one daughter, Heidi Lyons of Chauvin; two brothers, Alvin and Bud Dupre of Houma; and three sisters, Priscilla Collins and Donna Domangue of Chauvin and Lori Cantrelle of Raceland
• preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Shirley Domangue Dupre; one infant brother; and her grandparents, Clarence and Lela Dupre, and Alvin and Stella Domangue
• medical transcriptionist for Terrebonne General Medical Center and Houma Radiology and a former LPN; loved to watch and support her grandnephew, Kobe Dryden, in all his TPR sports; enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Judy Cuneo Toups

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Toups; one daughter, Roxanne Toups Landry; one brother, Irvin Cuneo Jr.; one sister, Juanita Brewer; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Cuneo Sr. and Octavia Callais Cuneo; and two brothers, Robert Cuneo Sr. and Davis Cuneo
• homemaker and was Catholic

 

November 28, 2006

Maurice Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

• age 85, a native of Ashland and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Maurice "Moe" Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Mollie, of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Boudreaux Dufrene and husband, Fred Anthony Dufrene, and Lou Annie Boudreaux Millet and husband, Herbert Millet, of Houma; seven brothers, Edward "E.B." Boudreaux of Houma, Ivy Boudreaux, Ernest Boudreaux, Eddie Boudreaux Jr., Larry Boudreaux, Gilbert Boudreaux and Wilbert Boudreaux; nine sisters, Delores Trosclair, Betty Dauzat, Gloria Duplantis, Jeannette Aucoin, Nettie Burton, Lillian Voisin, Edna Boudreaux, Lisa Deese and Victoria Guidry; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lirette Boudreaux; his father and stepmother, Eddie Boudreaux and Marie Boudreaux; his mother and stepfather, Marie LeBouef Fazzio and Victor Fazzio; one brother, Ira Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Connie Lynn Boudreaux
• self-employed trawler and owner of Supreme Donuts; former deputy, city marshal and a tug-boat captain; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post No. 31; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Bobbie Lee Porche Fonseca

• age 58, a native and resident of Dularge, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Keith Lovell and Cory Lovell and wife, Anna; two brothers, Jerry and Rene Porche; two sisters, Mary Jude Trahan and Joan Hebert; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Berwick Fonseca; her parents, Armand and Jeanne Aycock Porche; one brother, A.J. Porche; and one sister, Mary Jean Porche
• homemaker

Patty Jean Hebert Ledet

• age 47, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 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 her husband, Chris Ledet; her mother, Melodia Hebert Pitre; two daughters, Sandy Ledet and companion, Jeffrey Barnett, and Christi Ledet and companion, Todd Hebert; four brothers, Shyen Hebert Sr., Brian Hebert Sr., Wayne Hebert and Timothy Hebert; two sisters, Caroline Ordoyne and Kathleen Borne; and three grandchildren, Dylan Tabor, Bo Hebert and Savannah Barnett
• preceded in death by her father, Delaune Hebert; her maternal grandparents, Edward Tabor and Elodia Sanchez Tabor; and her paternal grandparents, Cleveland Hebert and Bertha Ordoyne Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dudley Joseph Michel Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle River, died at 9:06 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• funeral services Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Belle River
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Lydia Garcia Michel of Belle River; four sons, Serjio Joseph Michel and wife, Gayle Thibodaux Michel, of Labadieville, Horace Michel of Houma, Dudley Michel Jr. of Stephensville and Warren Michel of Larose; one daughter, JoAnn Michel of Lafayette; and numerous grandchildren, two of whom were very dear to his heart, Shawn and Kristy Michel
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene Michel and Leticia Vaughn Michel; one daughter, Cheryl Michel; one granddaughter; four brothers, Harry Michel, Herman Michel, Wilmer Michel and Aubrey Michel; and one sister, Hazel Michel Copain
• boat captain and a U.S. Marine veteran; loved to hunt and fish at his camp; great outdoorsman
• Ourso Funeral Home

Warren ‘Bootsy’ Michel Sr.

• age 58, a native of Cameron and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• graveside memorial service Wednesday at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Toni Michel; one son, Warren Michel Jr. and wife, Robbi Michel; one daughter, Stacey Cheramie and husband, Te-Roy Cheramie; five stepchildren, Kameron Dupre, James Lorance, Samantha Patton, Jennifer and Jenea Driver; one sister, Jo-Ann Emery; two grandchildren, Roychelle Cheramie and Tanner Michel; and two step-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Breanna Driver
• preceded in death by his parents, Dudley Michel and Anna Vaughan Michel; one daughter, Tracy Michel; and one sister, Sheryl Michel
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Valforus ‘Val’ Rousse

• age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sons, Jeffery Cheramie and Phillip Cheramie; four daughters, Kate Rousse, Dianne Pitre, Rebecca Beene and Phyllis Felarise; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Rousse; his parents, Olucien Rousse and Rose Guidry Rousse; two grandchildren, Sky Lynn Pitre and Kirt Felarise Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Marie Lee; one brother, Adam Rousse; and two sisters, Eva Bruce and Aglia Rousse Eymard
• Catholic

Douglas Joseph ‘Paw Paw Tee’ Thomassie Sr.

• age 85, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• memorial service Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery at a later date
• survived by one son, Douglas Thomassie Jr.; two daughters, Judy T. Chiasson and Peggy T. Marrs; four brothers, Roland, Robert, Jerry and Nathan Thomassie; one sister, Florence Sanders; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Theriot Thomassie; his parents, Massie Thomassie Sr. and Marie Guidry Thomassie; and three brothers, Clifton Thomassie, Massie Thomassie Jr. and Leo Thomassie Sr.
• retired from J. Ray McDermott after 30 years of service and was a U.S. World War II Army veteran; member of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport

Harriet Robicheaux Trahan

• age 54, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jessie J. Trahan; one son, Benji Trahan and companion, Elizabeth Rumfield; two daughters, Jessica Trahan and Gloria Voisin; one sister, Merril Naquin; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Venez Bergeron Robicheaux; one grandchild; and one brother, Jimmy Robicheaux
• member of the Ward 7 Citizens Club in Chauvin, a volunteer for Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; homemaker and was Catholic

 

November 29, 2006

Luz Maria Hernandez Abril

• age 87, a native of Sagua la Grande, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at Charleston Methodist Hospital in Desoto, Texas, Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Manuel Hernandez, Victor Hernandez and wife, Cathy, and Luis Hernandez and wife, Toni; five daughters, Luchie Hernandez, Patricia Whipple and husband, Gary, Maria Elena Abril, Aleida Hernandez and Lourdes Otis and husband, Greg; 15 grandchildren, Gary J. Whipple II and wife, Misty, Trisha W. Kemerly and husband, Tony, Brant Whipple and wife, Krista, Vicky H. Martinez and husband, Eddy, Joanna H. San Diego and husband, Kevin, Michael Hernandez, Patsy Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Victor Hernandez Jr. and wife, Marisa, Joshua Hernandez, Christina Hernandez, Leslie Hernandez, Patrick Hernandez, John Paul Hernandez, David Otis and Rebekah Otis; and five great-grandchildren, Parke Houston Whipple, Parrish Elise Whipple, Alexandra Martinez, Francesca San Diego and Massimo Paolo Hernandez
• preceded in death by her husband, Mario M. Hernandez; two sons, Javier Hernandez and Jose Ignacio Hernandez; one granddaughter, Katie Hernandez; four brothers; one sister; and her parents, Augustin Abril and Rafaela Perez Abril
• kindergarten schoolteacher in her native Cuba, where she met and married Mario Hernandez, her husband of 55 years; in 1961, left their home for the United States with their 10 children, the youngest being only five years old; for almost two years, all but the two youngest children lived with foster parents until the family was finally reunited in Miami; within a year, the Hernandez family moved to Houma and became immersed in the culture of south Louisiana
• member of the Bar-Berry Garden Club, YMCA, local Red Hats and a devout member of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edric Joseph ‘Bud’ Allemand Jr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ryan Parfait and Nicholas Allemand; one daughter, Shandy Dupre; and three sisters, Penny Roberts, Carolyn Stone and Lerenca Allemand
• preceded in death by his parents, Edric Allemand Sr. and Flavia Pellegrin Allemand; and three brothers, Ronald, Gillchris and Samuel Allemand
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Eugene L. Campo

• retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant major, 81, a native and resident of Napoleon-ville, died at 1:33 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita Landry Campo; two sons, Eugene L. Campo Jr. and fianceé, Kathy Detorie, of California, Md., and Bruce Campo and wife, Ruth, of Gonzales; three daughters, Lu C. Oxley and husband, Bill, of Denver, Elaine C. Arcement and husband, Alan, of Labadieville and Diane C. Dugas and husband, Joey, of Napoleonville; one brother, Clyde Campo of Donaldsonville; 12 grandchildren, Karen C. Skloss, Kyle Campo, Melissa Trosclair, Vanessa Shows, Andrea Luneau, David Oxley, Deborah B. Medhurst, Amy A. Templet, John Arcement, Chris Boudreaux, Charlie Boudreaux and Beth Dugas; and four great-grandchildren, Sydney, Aliah, Mary and Jackson
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Annette Daudmon Campo; five brothers, Owen, A.C., Roy, Alvin and Joseph Campo Jr.; and one sister, Elmire C. Gilbert
• retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant major with 29 years of service; veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War; received the Purple Heart during Vietnam; after his retirement in 1972, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and grandkids
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lydie C. Chauvin

• age 93, a native of Theriot and a lifelong resident of Houma, died in Houston, Texas, after a courageous battle with lung disease, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin; reception followed the services in the church hall immediately following burial
• survived by her only child, Ralph J. Chauvin of Houston and wife, Jacqueline; three grandchildren, Todd, Mark and Cathy Chauvin; five great-grandchildren, David, Sarah, Jasper, Joseph and Michael Chauvin; one brother, Eugene Champagne of Theriot; and one sister, Virgie Lee LeBeouf of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Noicia and Eugene Champagne; and her beloved husband of more than 50 years, Lowell J. Chauvin
• when her only son was newly born, she brought lunch to her husband as he drove pilings for the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; during the Second World War she lived in New Orleans and supported her husband as he built torpedo and ramp boats at Higgins Industriesl; returning to Houma in the 50s and 60s she became an award winning Avon representative and was well liked; following that and prior to their retirement in Houma she lived in San Leon, Texas, while her husband trawled for shrimp and dredged for oysters in Galveston Bay
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris B. Comardelle

• age 78, a resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:14 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• funeral services today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by one son, Roy A. Comardelle; three daughters, Betty C. Meacham, Diane C. Rome and Pamela C. Schaubhut; one brother, Leroy Bergeron; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Paul Comardelle; her parents, Henry and Anita Leonard Bergeron; one son, Dwayne J. Comardelle; three brothers, Standley, Clifton and Henry Bergeron; three sisters, Thelma Ourso, Stella LeBoeuf and Alice Babin; and one grandchild

Irma Davis Manuel

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
• religious service Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by six daughters, Catherine Brumfield, Vera Mackey, Theresa Mallory, Mary North, Gail Moultrie and Victoria Beo; six sons, Phillip Joseph, Charles, James, Kenneth, Henry and John Davis; two stepchildren, Rosalie D. Bradley and Charlie Davis; one brother, McKinley Mc Donald Jr.; three sisters, Victoria Beo, Joan Johnson and Winifred M. Ferrell; 54 grandchildren; 95 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Manuel; her parents, Louise S. Baker and McKinley Mc Donald; her stepmother, Dorothy Mc Donald; one daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Davis; and her grandparents, Antoine Stewart and Rachel Stewart
• member of First Corinthian Baptist Church

Jack Anthony Pellegrin

• age 70, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Boulevard; celebration of his life Friday at the church, with a reception immediately followed the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church
• survived by Carol E. Pellegrin; four children, Dawn Lott and husband, Jeff, of Katy, Texas, Libby Fakier and husband, Kenneth, of Atlanta, Jonathan Pellegrin of Houma and Christen Clark and husband, Jeremy, of Dallas; four grandchildren, Allison and Nicholas Lott and Emma Clair and Brighton Fakier; and one brother, Dr. Roland Pellegrin of State College, Pa.
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave Joseph and Claire Lajaunie Pellegrin; one brother, Dr. Lionel Pellegrin; one sister, Marion Exnicious; and two grandchildren, Cameron and Elliot Fakier
• graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1965; obtained his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Nicholls State University and owned Pellegrin Construction Co. in Schriever for more than 20 years
• gave freely of his time and assets to his church and the local community; served as president of the Nicholls State University Alumni Association and was awarded the James Lynn Powell Award for outstanding Alumnus in 1986; served on the board of elementary and secondary education from 1980 to 1988 and served as its president from 1981 to 1983. He was a member of the board of directors for the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts from 1982 to 1983
• active member of Grace Lutheran Church and contributed much of his time to serving on various boards and committees; member of Grace Lutheran’s Board of Elders and president of the Gulf District of the Lutheran Laymen’s League
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Craig Joseph Price

• age 35, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Terrytown, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Jerry Price, Ronnie Price, Vincent Lemoine and Leon Lemoine; and five sisters, Melinda Price, Beverly Price, Kathy P. Vandruff, Debbie P. Case and Roxanne P. Munger
• preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Leroy Price and Peggy Price; and one brother, Randy Price

 

November 30, 2006

Luz Maria ‘Abu’ Hernandez-Abril

• age 87, a native of Sagua la Grande, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Desoto, Texas, Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Manuel Hernandez, Victor Hernandez and wife, Cathy, and Luis Hernandez and wife, Toni; five daughters, Luchie Hernandez, Patricia Whipple and husband, Gary, Maria Elena Abril, Aleida Hernandez and Lourdes Otis and husband, Greg; 15 grandchildren, Gary J. Whipple II and wife, Misty, Trisha W. Kemerly and husband, Tony, Brant Whipple and wife, Krista, Vicky H. Martinez and husband, Eddy, Joanna H. San Diego and husband, Kevin, Michael Hernandez, Patsy Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Victor Hernandez Jr. and wife, Marisa, Joshua Hernandez, Christina Hernandez, Leslie Hernandez, Patrick Hernandez, John Paul Hernandez, David Otis, Rebekah Otis and Kian Abril; and five great-grandchildren, Parke Houston Whipple, Parrish Elise Whipple, Alexandra Martinez, Francesca San Diego and Massimo Paolo Hernandez
• preceded in death by her husband, Mario M. Hernandez; two sons, Javier Hernandez and Jose Ignacio Hernandez; one granddaughter, Katie Hernandez; four brothers; one sister; and her parents, Augustin Abril and Rafaela Perez Abril
• kindergarten schoolteacher in her native Cuba, where she met and married Mario Hernandez, her husband of 55 years; in 1961, Luz and Mario left their home for the United States with their 10 children, the youngest being only five years old; for almost two years, all but the two youngest children lived with foster parents until the family was finally reunited in Miami; within a year, the Hernandez family moved to Houma and became immersed in the culture of south Louisiana
• member of the Bar-Berry Garden Club, YMCA, local Red Hats and a devout member of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarence Bolden

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, with burial in Combon Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Beulah Gaither of Houma and Shirley Caver and husband, Charles, of Newburgh, N.Y.; 18 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hertha M. Bolden; his parents, Willis and Alberda Bolden; three daughters, Betty Ann Bolden, Alberda Verdin and Hannah Coleman; two brothers, Pete and Johnny Bolden; and one sister, Pearl Bolden
• retired from Authement Packing Co. and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Carol Ann Chaisson

• age 40, a native and former resident of Houma and resident of Morehead City, N.C., died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her fiance, James Lowe of Morehead; her father, Theo Ramis Chaisson of Houma; two sisters, Lora Ann Chaisson of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Louella Chaisson of Houma; and two nieces, Paige Chaisson and Cassie Pierre
• preceded in death by her mother, Betty Sanders Chaisson; one brother, Theo Anthony Chaisson; and her grandparents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson, Willie Sanders and Anna May Williams
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Garnet Champagne Click

• age 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Dean Click and wife, Ellen, of Houma; three daughters, Annie Click Arnold, Mary Click Ledet and husband, Mark, all of Houma, and Janet Click Bussie and husband, Tommy; two brothers, Julius Champagne and wife, Margaret, of Thibodaux, and Richard Champagne and wife, Virginia, of Theriot; one sister-in-law, Ruth Champagne of Houma; seven grandchildren, Landon Arnold, Ryan Arnold, Phillip Ledet, Dean Click Jr., Catherine Click Freeman, Hope Click and Jason Bussie; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dean Eugene Click; her parents, Constant Champagne and Bessie Theriot Champagne; her stepfather, Pierre "Pete" Hebert; and one brother, Donald Champagne
• retired clerk from City Hall and a former member of Art Guild and CODOFIL; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

David M. Esteve

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patsy Sevin Esteve; two daughters, Frannie M. Fletcher and Robbin L. Bourgeois; one brother, Russell Esteve Jr.; three sisters, Connie Morvant, Pamela Cortez and Mary Beth Tapie; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Russell Esteve Sr. and Anna Guillot Esteve
• member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness Congregation

Junius ‘Jo Jo’ Poindexter

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary L. Jackson Poindexter; four sons, William, Anthony, Kevin and Eric Poindexter, all of Houma; five daughters, Lorie, Ann, Cassandra and Shantell Poindexter, all of Houma, and Brandilyn Haynes of Waxahachie, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Dolly Smith Singleton; one sister, Lillie Mae Howard; and his grandparents, Marshall Smith Sr. and Elvilena D. Morris Smith
• retired sandblaster/painter and a deacon (emeritus) at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Craig Joseph Price

• age 35, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Terrytown, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Jerry Price, Ronnie Price, Vincent Lemoine and Leon Lemoine; five sisters, Melinda Price, Beverly Price, Kathy P. Vandruff, Debbie P. Case and Roxanne P. Munger; his aunt, Patsy Price; his great-aunt and great-uncle, Janette Hanson and Frances "Chick" Heffron; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Leroy Price and Peggy Price; one brother, Randy Price; and his grandparents, Lena Price Matherne and Melvin "Fatty" Price
• received his GED from Hahnville High School where he also played football for Hahnville High Tigers; after receiving his GED, he attended South Louisiana Technical School and Delgado Community College along with numerous other technical schools to continue his emergency medical technician and safety courses
• at the time of his death he was an active member of the Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, State of Louisiana Emergency Medical Technicians, City of New Orleans Chapter 35-A Emergency Medical Technicians, State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Technical Resource Services Incipient Fire Fighting, Greater New Orleans Industrial Educational Council, American Heart Association for BLS for Healthcare provider program CPR/AED; also received certification from David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, Valero St. Charles Refinery, A-Med and Lafourche Parish Correctional Center, a valued member of the American Pool Players Association and a founding charter member of the Krewe of Morpheus in New Orleans
• during both hurricanes Katrina and Rita, he chose to work with the rescue effort for the Kenner Police Department receiving a letter of recognition from Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts; employed by the Westbank-Marrero Cab Co. where he owned and operated his cab; in the recent past he worked as a safety representative for Band Scaffold and Total Safety
• an advocate pool player winning numerous tournaments and awards from the New Orleans area and beyond; loved playing video games for hours; always up for learning something new especially if it helped make a better place for everyone
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Lee Nixon Small

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas Joseph Commodores Small Sr. of Schriever; four daughters, Wendy Shelby and husband, Charles, Mona Smith and husband, Wallace, and Krischell "Tack" Small, all of Schriever, and Roxanne Starks and husband, Alfred, of Labadieville; one son, T.J. Joseph Small Sr. of Schriever; two sisters, Ethel Mae Woods and Minerva Nixon of Houma; two brothers, Leroy Nixon Sr. of Houma and Daniel Nixon Sr. of New Orleans; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Melkia Nixon Sr. and Albertha A. Nixon; one son, Thomas Joseph Small Jr.; three brothers, Melkia Nixon Jr., Willie Nixon Sr. and Allen Nixon Sr.; and one sister, Edna Nixon Ingram
• member of Progressive and First Baptist Church and served as an usher at Progressive Baptist Church

Mekhai Josiah Stafford

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
• graveside service was held Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his parents, Amber Michelle Every and Michael LaWayne Stafford Jr. of Thibodaux; one brother, Darion Hoffman of Baton Rouge; and his grandparents, Annette and Raynel Every of Thibodaux and Michael Stafford Sr. and Felicia Stafford of Harvey