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

December 1, 2006

Trudy Ganel Boudreaux

• age 82, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonard "Bee" Boudreaux; one brother, Ernest Ganel; one sister, Celine Ganel; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Lynn Powell; her second husband, Weymon D. Russell; her parents, Prosper and Cecile Ganel; and one brother, Pete Ganel

Haley ‘Mable’ Steward Caine

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by three daughters, Elnora Davis of Raceland, Celina Caine of Galliano and Vera Allen of Cut Off; three sons, Lionel Caine and Issac Caine of Cut Off and Elijah Caine of Labadieville; one stepson, Burel Caine of Belle Rose; four sisters, Hazel Butler, Mildred Johnson, Odessa Brumfield and Orita Baker, all of Houma; one brother, Herman Steward of Houma; 25 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Burel Caine Sr.; her parents, Albert Steward and Lizzie Baker; one son, Johnny Caine Sr.; one daughter, Geraldine Caine; one sister, Hilda Lagarde; her grandparents, Sam and Savannah Baker; and two great-grandchildren, Davonte Caine and Courtlynn Caine
• member of Israelite Baptist Church in Valentine and served on the Deaconess Board and as Mother of the Church

Debra Duet Cortez

• age 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• funeral services today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wayne Cortez; her mother, Isabelle Dugruise Vicknair; one son, Gregory King; one daughter, Vickie Lynn King; and one sister, Kathleen Duet Callahan
• preceded in death by her father, Hubert Joseph Vicknair

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

Francis Cormier

• age 81, a native of Gueydan and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:56 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Frances Cormier Blakeman and husband, Courtney Blakeman; one sister, Jeanette Cormier Henry; two grandchildren, Stacy Blakeman King and husband, Kenny King, and Courtnie "Cissy" Blakeman Beaudean and husband, Scott Beaudean; one great-grandchild, William Thomas King; and one step-great-grandchild, Rebecca Clair Brister King
• preceded in death by his wife, Iris Babin Cormier; his parents, Louis and Agnes Cormier; and two brothers, L.B. Cormier and Leo Cormier
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Elton ‘Hosie’ Hadley Sr.

• age 80, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Apolonia Hadley of Raceland; five sons, Elton Hadley Jr. of Port Allen, Reginald Hadley of New Orleans, Elliot Hadley of Gretna, Nelson Barrioa of Phillipines and Charlie Moomuwa of Bertlesville, Okla.; one stepson, Melvin of Gretna; one stepdaughter, Tammy Dixon of Gretna; one brother, Arthur Hadley Jr. and wife, Prima, of Denver; one sister, Vernida Hadley Edwards of Salem, Va.; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Hadley Sr. and Bessie Hadley Degruy; and one sister, Ruth Mae Hadley
• U.S. World War II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion

Oneil Jerome ‘Smokey’ Marie Sr.

• age 92, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his special friend and companion, Agnes Pitre of Bourg; four sons, Leslie Paul Marie, Oneil Marie Jr., Russell Marie and Steve Marie of Houma; two daughters, Sybil Marcel of Houma and Toni Johnson of Carrollton, Ga.; one brother, Gustave "Gus" Marie of Little Caillou; one sister, Julia Blanchard of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Foret Marie; his parents, Joseph Marie and Cecilia Domangue Marie; four brothers, Henri Marie, Morris Marie, Oris "Pechan" Marie and Paul "Toot" Marie; and three sisters, Onelia King, Ezar Dupre and Winona Voisin
• retired fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jack Anthony Pellegrin

• age 70, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
• funeral services today at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Boulevard
• 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 Claire 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 Elliott 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; 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

Junius ‘Jo Jo’ Poindexter

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006
• visitation today 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 and husband, Michel, 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

Aubrey P. Scott Sr.

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of DeRidder, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Beauregard Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Aubrey P. Scott Jr. of Longville and Kenneth J. Scott of Ragley; two stepsons, Bronold B. Leeds of DeQuincy and William R. Leeds of DeRidder; three daughters, Althea M. Hines of Kenner, Melissa Barron of Longville and Tammy Dubois of Houma; two stepdaughters, Deborah A. Satterfield of Noblesville, Ind., and Alyssa Puckett of Longville; one sister, Deloris Parfait of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren
• retired commercial shrimper and a mechanic

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

 

December 2, 2006

Trudy Ganel Boudreaux

• age 82, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonard "Bee" Boudreaux; one brother, Ernest Ganel; one sister, Celine Ganel; her godchild, Beth Bouterie Folse; and numerous other loving stepchildren and family members
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Lynn Powell; her second husband, Weymon D. Russell; her parents, Prosper and Cecile Ganel; and one brother, Pete Ganel
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marie Louise Braud Bourg

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Francis O. Bourg III of Houma; one daughter, Debra B. Chauvin and husband, Dean Chauvin Sr. of Houma; one sister, Florence Breaux of Houma; and two grandchildren, Charles Claudet III and Dr. Dean Chauvin Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis O. Bourg Jr.; her parents, Edward Braud and Helen Boudreaux Braud; one daughter, Brenda B. Claudet; one grandson, Renee Francis Claudet; five brothers, Freddie Braud, Lawrence Braud, Edward Braud Jr., Millard "Bill" Braud and Frank Braud; and two sisters, Ena Hebert and Cecil "Hazel" Eschete
• registered nurse and house supervisor at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Elks Lodge and American Nurses Association; resident of the Suites at Sugar Mill Point; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vernon Louis Bourgeois

• age 71, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Julia Mary Rose Bourgeois; three sons, Larris Bourgeois, Danny Bourgeois and John Bourgeois; one daughter, Janet B. Conrad; one brother, Perry J. Bourgeois; four sisters, Myrtle B. Rodrigue, Thelma R. Adadie, Elma R. Allemand and Rita R. Scioneaux; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Bourgeois and Ada Martin Bourgeois Rodrigue; his stepfather, Rida Rodrigue; one son, David Bourgeois; one brother, Rida Rodrigue Jr.; and one sister, Velma R. Falgoust

Debra Duet Cortez

• age 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• funeral services Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wayne Cortez; her mother, Isabelle Dugruise Vicknair; one son, Gregory King; one daughter, Vickie Lynn King; and one sister, Kathleen Duet Callahan
• preceded in death by her father, Herbert Joseph Duet

Ruth Carbo Fos

• age 93, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Chalmette for 25 years and most recently a resident of Raceland as a result of evacuating from Hurricane Katrina, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Peter L. Fos Jr. and wife, June, Don J. Fos and Dennis J. Fos and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Gaynell F. Bourgeois and husband, Irwin, and Joann F. Constance and husband, Steve; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter L. Fos Sr.; her parents, Nicholas Carbo and Louise Dugas Carbo; nine brothers and sisters
• former member of St. Mark’s Bingo and the St. Bernard Jubilee’s

Steve Joseph ‘Big Steve’ Guidry

• age 40, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, died at Chabert Medical Center from complications after a lengthy illness, at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
• graveside service Monday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sisters, Gayle Mobley and husband, Robertson, and Jackie Guidry and husband, Roger; one brother, David P. Guidry; five nieces, Sunshine Cheramie, Lisa LeBlanc and husband, Jason, Laura Lassiegne and husband, Jason, Lyn Terrebonne and husband, Donnie, and Loni Mobley; four great-nephews, Aden Cheramie, Carter LeBlanc, Brady and Alex Terrebonne; one great-niece, Gracie LeBlanc; and his girlfriend, Brenda Terrebonne, and her daughter, Liza Terrebonne
• preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Janette Guidry; his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Ella Mae Thibodaux Guidry; his paternal grandparents, Gustave and Ophelia Griffin Guidry; and numerous other relatives
• volunteer firefighter who really loved working with the fire department; enjoyed karaoke, pool, dancing and just having a great time
• Samart Funeral Home

Adele G. Lee

• age 66, a native of Gretna and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Leroy A. Lee Jr. and companion, Ruth Chiasson, and Larry P. Lee and wife, Cheryl; three daughters, Elaine L. Soley and husband, Linton, Debra A. Lee and companion, Ronald Anderson Jr., and Patty L. Rousse and husband, Dennis; one sister, Telesia G. Melancon; four grandchildren, Niki L. Bennett, Casey A. Lee, Joshua P. Gisclair and Aaron P. Rousse; three great-grandchildren, Peyton B. Bennett, Jared A. Gisclair and Brianna N. Gisclair; one aunt; two uncles; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy A. "Doc" Lee Sr.; her parents, Alexandre A. Gros and Emelda B. Gros; two daughters, Mary Josephine and Jenny Mary Lee; and one brother, Clifford "Black" Gros
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy Naquin Smith

• age 83, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, William Smith Jr.; two daughters, Ananell Bracy and Phyllis Smith; one brother, Donald Naquin; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William R. Smith; her parents, O’Neil and Jeanne Prejean Naquin; one granddaughter, Jodie Banas; one brother, O’Neil Naquin Jr.; and one sister, Ann Naquin Robinson

 

December 3, 2006

Dr. Lohmann Joseph ‘Lo Jo’ Baker, Ph.D.

• age 51, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Cut Off, died at 11 a.m. Thurs-day, Nov. 30, 2006
• private service and burial held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Plaisance Baker; two daughters, Darkus Dawn Baker and Nalon Rae Baker; two brothers, Troy Baker and Holden "Hoppy" Baker; one sister, Brenda Sanches; and one granddaughter, Kylie Bo Baker
• preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Peggy Hamilton Baker
• bridge tender at the Leeville Bridge and a U.S. Navy Seal; member of the ACLU and a founding member of the Smithsonian Institute of Native Americans; had a Ph.D. in anthropology and a Ph.D. in pre-historic Native American affairs
• Samart Funeral Home

Marie Louise Braud Bourg

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Francis O. Bourg III of Houma; one daughter, Debra B. Chauvin and husband, Dean Chauvin Sr. of Houma; one sister, Florence Breaux of Houma; and two grandchildren, Charles Claudet III and Dr. Dean Chauvin Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis O. Bourg Jr.; her parents, Edward Braud and Helen Boudreaux Braud; one daughter, Brenda B. Claudet; one grandson, Renee Francis Claudet; five brothers, Freddie Braud, Lawrence Braud, Edward Braud Jr., Millard "Bill" Braud and Frank Braud; and two sisters, Ena Hebert and Cecil "Hazel" Eschete
• registered nurse and house supervisor at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Elks Lodge and American Nurses Association; resident of the Suites at Sugar Mill Point; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles R. ‘Chuck’ Canter

• native of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• memorial services Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Leslie) Breaux Jr.; two step-children, Stacey William McCarty and Richard "Dicky" Williams Jr., two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Toups and Mrs. Alfred (Sandra) Scott; three brothers, Dennis M. Canter, John A. Canter and Timothy P. Canter; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Fred Canter and Doris Guidroz Dugas; two brothers, Ray and Roy Canter; his paternal grandparents, John and Viola Duhon Canter; and his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Noella Autin Guidroz

Delina Dardar Guidry

• age 65, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her mother, Leodilla Dardar; three sons, Joseph Jr., Terry Sr. and Gary Guidry; three daughters, Joann Brasseaux, Mary Lajaunie and Loretta Guidry; six brothers, Gillis Sr., Levis, Edison, Dominique Jr., Jessie and Tommy Dardar; six sisters, Oxcelia Naquin, Ann Mitchell, Bernadette Dardar, Norma Chaisson, Betty Dardar and Carmen LeBouef; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Guidry Sr.; her father, Dominique Dardar Sr.; two sons, Rusley Sr. and Jim Guidry; and one brother, Leroy Dardar
• homemaker and was Catholic

Oneil Jerome ‘Smokey’ Marie Sr.

• age 92, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Agnes Pitre of Bourg; four sons, Leslie Paul Marie, Oneil Marie Jr., Russell Marie and Steve Marie of Houma; two daughters, Sybil Marcel of Houma and Toni Johnson of Carrollton, Ga.; one brother, Gustave "Gus" Marie of Little Caillou; one sister, Julia Blanchard of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Foret Marie; his parents, Joseph Marie and Cecilia Domangue Marie; four brothers, Henri Marie, Morris Marie, Oris "Pechan" Marie and Paul "Toot" Marie; and three sisters, Onelia King, Ezar Dupre and Winona Voisin
• retired fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Lindsey Albert Porche

• age 73, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Walker, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge
• visitation to funeral time today at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; religious service, conducted by the Rev. Cliff Holland today at the funeral home, with burial in Sibley Cemetery in Walker
• survived by his wife, Jackie Porche; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernadette and Keith Matherne and Katrina and Chad Darcey; one son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Susan Porche; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Tracy and Sam Beckwith; one step-son, Gregory Jones; nine grandchildren, Stacy Gaudet, Karla Matherne, David Matherne, Nicholas Porche, Susan Collins, Tori Tauzin, Jeah’n Darcey, Gavin Darcey and Andrew Babin; 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Iana McElroy, Wanda Sue Derouen, Faith Bourg and Marchella Bellon; and two brothers, Liley Porche Jr. and Roy Porche
• preceded in death by his father, Liley Porche Sr.; his mother, Inez Porche; two sisters, Ruth Samanie and Sherry Fisher; one brother, Ronald Porche; and one step-son, Curtis Ivy "Ike" Jones Jr.
• Seale Funeral Home

Farrel James Robertson

• age 79, a native and resident of Gray, died at 7:04 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bille Earp Robertson of Gray; three sons, Kerry James Robertson of Lafayette, Dale Lane Robertson of Houma and Allen Lee Robertson of Gray; one daughter, Alida Louise Robertson of Houma; one brother, Duell Robertson of Thibodaux; two sisters, Wanda Canafax of Houma and Grace Thibodeaux of Gray; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin Robertson and Corrine Sear Robertson; two brothers, Norris Robertson and Enoch Robertson; and one sister, Mollie Boudreaux
• retired U.S. Air Force Chief Warrant Officer of 22 years, retired from the state of Louisiana and worked for Terrebonne Parish; member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue

Joann Walker

• age 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, residing in Thibodaux following Hurricane Katrina, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edwin Walker Sr. of New Orleans; one son, Dr. Edwin Walker Jr. and wife, Joni, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Britney Walker of New Orleans; five sisters, Gladys Keyes, Carolyn Davis and Connie Carter all of Labadieville, Marguerite Domino of Baton Rouge and Alice Kelly of Thibodaux; three grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Hazel Starks; two brothers, George and Norman Starks; and two sisters, Delores Jones and Brenda Young

 

December 4, 2006

Earline Hebert Adams

• age 81, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter-in-law, Gwen Fanguy Adams; three grandchildren, Dawn Adams Hotard, Melanie Adams Martinez and Kerry Philip Adams; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Joseph Martinez, Kelci Cecile Martinez, Adrial Lynn Hotard, Blaize James Oliver Hotard, Parker Joseph Adams and Etienne Thomas Adams; and one sister, Mercedes Hebert Bourgeois
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Philip Adams; her parents, Noah Tauzin Hebert and Eunice Zeringue Hebert; one son, Carroll Joseph Adams; one daughter, Adrial Ann Adams; and two sisters, Anna Mae Hebert Lorio and Virgin Lee "Sue Sue" Hebert Navarre
• member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and St. Joseph Catholic Daughters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marie Louise Braud Bourg

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Francis O. Bourg III of Houma; one daughter, Debra B. Chauvin and husband, Dean Chauvin Sr. of Houma; one sister, Florence Breaux of Houma; and two grandchildren, Charles Claudet III and Dr. Dean Chauvin Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis O. Bourg Jr.; her parents, Edward Braud and Helen Boudreaux Braud; one daughter, Brenda B. Claudet; one grandson, Renee Francis Claudet; five brothers, Freddie Braud, Lawrence Braud, Edward Braud Jr., Millard "Bill" Braud and Frank Braud; and two sisters, Ena Hebert and Cecil "Hazel" Eschete
• registered nurse and house supervisor at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Elks Lodge and American Nurses Association; resident of the Suites at Sugar Mill Point; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nina Moore

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Eddie B. Moore; two sons, Speedy Moore and Randy Moore; one daughter, Wanda LeBlanc; two sisters, Betsy Alloway and Bobbie Jean Naquin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by three brothers, Otis, Homer and Wallace Poole; and one grandchild, Jonathan LeBlanc

John Thomas Young

• age 85, a native of Shelbyville, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• graveside services Saturday at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville
• survived by two daughters, Kate Love and husband, Charles, of Houma, and Jenny Harrison and husband, Bill, of Tupelo, Miss.; one sister, Betty Kelley of Kalamzoo, Mich.; five grandchildren, Chris Love, Julie Travillo, Liza Teuton, Samantha Harrison and Thomas Harrison; and one great-grandchild, J.T. Teuton
• preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Weintraut Young; and his parents, John Stephen Young and Katheryn Hester Winkles Young
• retired owner and CEO of Monte Glove Co. and Young Oil and Supra Fuel; Merchant Marines
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

December 5, 2006

Lois Elizabeth Breaux

• age 65, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Faith B. Varnes and husband, Donald; three grandchildren, Jimmy Varnes and wife, Tiffany, Jacob Varnes and fiancee, Monique Gray, and Jared Varnes and fiancee, Jaynell Jeanfreau; two great-grandchildren, Landon Varnes and Alex Jeanfreau; and two nephews, Miles Breaux and wife, Kim, and Curt Lacour
• preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Breaux and Bertha Dufrene Breaux; one brother, Robert Breaux; and one sister, Rita Lacour
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ivy Chiasson

• age 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlotte Chauvin Chiasson; one son, Ivy Chiasson Jr. and wife, Laurie Goodman Chiasson; one daughter, Shana Chiasson; five brothers, Lawrence, Emile, John, Anatole "Buddy" and James Chiasson; two sisters, Mary Jones and Elizabeth Bonvillain; and three grandchildren, Caleb, Conner and Hayden Chiasson
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole Chiasson and Jeanne Robichaux Chiasson; two brothers, Noah "Joe" Chiasson and Carol Chiasson; and one sister, Marie Chiasson Waguespack
• sugar-cane farmer and enjoyed gardening
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ida O. Clement

• age 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mona Thibodeaux and husband, Dwayne; two sisters, Essie Perque and Aline "Tillie" Oncale; and three grandchildren, Celeste Thibodeaux, Roger Thibodeaux and Tori Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Norris J. Clement; her parents, Oleus and Marie Oncale; one daughter, Marie Clement; one brother, Edwin Oncale; and four sisters, Esther Willingham, Linda Usey, Laura Oncale and Ursina Oncale
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Abel J. Danos

• age 85, a native of Crown Point and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Louise Danos
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearly Adams Danos; his parents, Joseph and Sidonia Bruce Danos; seven brothers, Maxime, Heston, John, Alexon, Gustave, Alcide and Antoine Danos; and five sisters, Annabelle, Rose, Mary, Aglonie and Anna Danos
• World War II Army veteran and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Floy Boudreaux Dover

• age 82, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 9:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by one daughter, Bonnie Callahan and husband, Michael, of Houma; one brother, Jesse Boudreaux of Schriever; two sisters, Bonnie Benoit and Olga LeBoeuf of Donner; three grandchildren, Michelle C. Eschete and husband, Joel P. Eschete, Ronnie Dover and wife, Misty Lirette Dover, and Roland Dover and wife, Carla Sword Dover; and five great-grandchildren, Josie Eschete, Jace Eschete, Mikie Dover, Baylee Dover and Paige Dover
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Dover Jr.; her parents, Julien Boudreaux Sr. and Amanda Evans Boudreaux; one son, Ronnie S. Dover; three brothers, Julien Boudreaux Jr., Oliver Boudreaux and George Boudreaux; and three sisters, Thelma Ward, Birdie Gosselin and Doris Guillot
• retired bookkeeper for Kroger Co.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Sue Bacot Edwards

• age 68, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednes-day, Nov. 22, 2006
• graveside service held in Enon Community, Miss., with burial in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ervin L. "Lee" Edwards III; two sons, Michael F. Edwards and Kendall H. Edwards; one sister, Jane Texada; and one grandchild, Ian Edwards
• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Gladys Bacot; and one sister, Dorothy Nell Thomas
• past regent of Minden DAR and Bayou Lafourche DAR Chapter
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph Sam Griffin

• age 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Sam Griffin of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Barbara Griffin and Anna Grace Griffin of Houma; and three sisters, Egnolia Richoux, Lorena Prestenbach and Joyce Puglise
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Voisin Griffin; his parents, Sam Griffin and Ernestine Duet Griffin; one son, Joey James Griffin; three brothers, Hubert Griffin, Eric Griffin and Anthony Griffin; and two sisters, Viola Giardina and Verda Guidry
• retired boiler with J. Ray McDermott with 33 years of services and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Rosie Hamilton

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Young’s Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by four daughters, Juanita I. Thomas, Betty H. Hunter and Janice H. Harris of Raceland and Beverly Hamilton of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mildred "Tilly" Dabney of New Iberia; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and Jim Hamilton; one son, Russell Hamilton; four brothers, Joseph Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Eldred Stewart Sr. and Abel Hamilton; four sisters, Eliza Parker, Oliska Burke, Rebecca Mott and Alice Hamilton; one grandson, Jon’ee Dewan Russell Hamilton; and two sons-in-law, Richard T. Hunter and Lionel Harris
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and was in the senior choir

Dorothy M. Hebert

• age 74, a native of Wisner and resident of Monterey, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• funeral services today at First United Pentecostal Church of Ferriday, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, Miss.
• survived by her husband, Edgar "Red" Hebert of Monterey; one sister, Helen Ezell of Ferriday; one brother, Robert Myers and wife, Judy, of Natchez; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Lillie Cain Myers; two sisters, Lucille Smith and Altha Mae Wright; and three brothers, D.H., Huey and Bill Myers
• homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church

Nelwyn Zeringue Smith

• age 66, a native of Marrero, a former resident of Thibodaux and Anchorage, Alaska, and resident of McComb, Miss., died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Wednesday at Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park
• survived by one son, Trevor L. Smith and fianceé, Christy Tidwell; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Winnifred Amedee Zeringue and Henry Zeringue
• retired registered nurse, active with St. Alphonsus Church in McComb and a psychiatric nursing supervisor

 

December 6, 2006

Darren Joseph Billiot

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:04 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his father, C.J. Billiot and fiancee, Cindy Guillory, of Gibson, and her son, Ben J. Guillory of Gibson; two sisters, Kristie and Sheila Billiot, both of Houma; and one niece, Kaeisha Jules of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Rosie Jean "Mary" Billiot; his maternal grandparents, Charlie F. Fitch and Edwina M. Fitch; and his paternal grandparents, Ecton P. Billiot and Lucille C. Billiot
• loved to play pool and was Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Flossie Guidry DeRoche

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• memorial service Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by her companion, Livingston Holden, one son, Darrell Paul DeRoche; one daughter, Arabella Daigneault and husband, Walter; three brothers, Harvey Parks, Morris Guidry and Laban Guidry; three sisters, Florence Cunningham, Renella Alleman and Henrietta Wilkins; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter DeRoche; her parent, Paul Yancy Guidry and Anna Lee Breaux Guidry; one brother, Yancy Guidry; and one sister, Jeanette Landry
• housekeeper and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Marshall Adam Dupre

• age 78, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Williams Dupre of Houma; three sons, Kenneth Wade Dupre and wife, Penny, Ricky Allen Dupre of Houma, and D. James Dupre of Las Vegas; two daughters, Loretta Ann Trahan and husband, Robin, and Kathleen E. Greve and husband, Dave, of Houma; one brother, Dudley Dupre and wife, Margie, of Franklin; two sisters, Odell Chauvin and Irene Dupre of Franklin; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand J. Dupre and Valerie Bergeron Dupre; three brothers, Amos Dupre, Eugene Dupre and Ferdinand "Slim" Dupre II; and two sisters, Lucille Theriot and Anna Bell Rogers
• retired sheet metal worker with P & S Sales and Service and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; musician with Southern Playboys and Robie’s; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Dick ‘Pick’ Griffin

• age 54, a native and resident of Boutte, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Ellis and Elma Griffin; one daughter, Bonnie Naquin; three brothers, Gerald, Ellis Jr. and Donald Griffin; six sisters, Irma Vicknair, Dolores Gassen, Audrey Breaux, Mary LeBlanc, Phyllis Breaux and Annette Gray; and four grandchildren

Patrice Andra Turner Lawson

• age 30, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dontrell Lawson of Raceland; her parents, Gail Turner of Raceland and Albert Turner of New Orleans; four sons, Marcel Turner, Jabyron Turner, Deontray Lawson and Dontrell Turner Lawson Jr., all of Raceland; one daughter, Vietta Turner of Raceland; three sisters, Sandra Turner, Rona Turner and Tracey Caldwell, all of Raceland; and three brothers, Albert Turner III of Houston, Darnel Johnson and Renee Caldwell, both of Raceland
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Martha Slay and Albert Turner Sr.
• Baptist

Matthew Steven Pellegal

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
• memorial service Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Steven Matthew Pellegal Sr. and Angela Marie Tabor Pellegal of Houma; one brother, Steven Pellegal Jr. of Houma; one sister, Jade Marie Pellegal of Houma; his grandparents, Wallace and Celeste Arcement Tabor of Westwego, Margie Pellegal of Houma and Etienne Pellegal Jr. of Westwego; his godparents, Jason Tabor and Robin Heaney; and uncles, aunts and cousins
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Degruise Rodriguez

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Francis Rodriguez and Junius Rodriguez Jr.; one daughter, Judy R. Arceneaux; one brother, Wilfred Degruise; two sisters, Mae Waguespack and Joyce Plaisance; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius P. Rodriguez Sr.; her parents, Adonis and Josephine Baye Degruise; two sons, Gerald and Ralph Rodriguez; and one brother, Sidney Degruise
• member of St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Veronica Estelle Budeinch Castell Tujague

• age 92, a native of Burrwood and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with gravesides services Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans
• survived by one son, Harold Castell and wife, Emily, of Dularge; one daughter, Rose Kuhl and husband, Jim, of Sacramento, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Castell of Terrytown; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Archibald Benjamin Castell; her second husband, Henry William Tujague; her parents, Michael Budeinch Sr. and Sarah Jackson Budeinch; two sons, Eugene Louis Castell and Archibald Benjamin Castell Jr.; one daughter, Pearl Castell; one grandson, Steve Joseph LaGarde; one great-grandson, Gregory Michael Gleason; one brother, Michael Budeinch Jr.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Tujague and Antonia Leininger
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Capt. Richard P. White

• age 50, a native of Orlando, Fla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• memorial celebration Thursday at New Horizon on La. 182 in Houma
• survived by his wife, Beverly Young White; one son, Joseph Martin and wife, Tamra; two grandsons, Alexander and Zachary Martin; one brother, Leonard White; two sisters, Karen White and Margaret White Christy; and three nephews, Jason Gayle, Jeremy and Jared Kwaterski
• preceded in death by his parents, CWO Leonard R. and Mildred White
• U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, 500-ton master of steam and motor vessels; 300 ton master of offshore supply vessels and also licensed to operate and navigate passenger-carrying vessels; employed with Offshore Specialty Fabricators in Houma and was a member of the National Rifle Association; enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

December 7, 2006

Charles R. ‘Chuck’ Canter

• age 64, a native of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
• memorial service Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Leslie Breaux and son-in-law, Lloyd Breaux Jr.; two stepchildren, Stacey Williams McCarty and Richard "Dicky" Williams Jr.; two sisters, Sharon Canter Toups and brother-in-law, Robert C. Toups, and Sandra Canter Scott and brother-in-law, Alfred "Scotty" Scott; three brothers, Dennis M. Canter and sister-in-law, Laura Canter, John A. Canter and Timothy P. "TC" Canter and sister-in-law, Kathy Canter; three grandchildren, Alexis Bonvillain, Morgan Theriot and Wade Theriot; one great-grandchild, McKayla Higgins; and a dear close family friend, Sherry Lee Hamrick
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Fred Canter and Doris Guidroz Dugas; two brothers, Ray and Roy Canter; his paternal grandparents, John and Viola Duhon Canter; and his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Noella Autin Guidroz
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Loney P. ‘NeNe’ Dufrene

• age 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelia Duet Dufrene; two daughters, Sandra Duet and Kathy Dufrene; four grandchildren, Chad France and wife, Lacy, Shea Duet and wife, Judean, Chantel Jackson and husband, Douglas, and Jessica Danos and husband, Jason; seven great-grandchildren, Chaz France, Whitney France, Alex Duet, Dylan Danos, Carter Duet, Lauren France and Zack France; three brothers, Arthur, Wayne and Norah Dufrene; and one sister, Dorothy Cheramie
• preceded in death by his parents, Deyet and Edna Breaux Dufrene; one daughter, Brenda Dufrene; and two brothers, Gilbert and Herman Dufrene
• retired boat captain and a World War II Army veteran; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elaine Sevin Falcon

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 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 husband, Andrew R. Falcon Jr. of Houma; one son, Andrew Robert Falcon III and wife, Mitzi Falcon, of Chauvin; one daughter, Lorenza "Lori" Whitney of Houma; one brother, Nolan Sevin of Houma; four sisters, Irene Hoglind of Houma, Daisy Ellender of Sulphur, Olivia Porche of Houma and Mathilda Barbo of Shreveport; and four grandchildren, Ezekiel A. Whitney and wife, Sarah, Ashley R. Falcon, Kelsey M. Falcon and Tylee J. Falcon
• preceded in death by her parents, Allen Sevin and Felice LeBlanc Sevin; and one brother, Dewey Sevin
• waitress and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice Jean Miller Hebert

• age 76, died in Crowley at 5:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Carol Sue "Susie" Baronet; and husband, Billy, of Crowley; two sons, Lynn "Doza" Hebert and wife, Joann, of Houston, and Robert "Mooka" Hebert of Iota; three sisters, Meritta Touchet and husband, Earl, of Jennings, Nell Pellegrin and husband, Joe, of Houma, and Frances A. Miller of Iota; two brothers, Frederick L. Miller and wife, Mary, of Port Neches, Texas, and George D. Miller and wife, Catherine, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee "L.C." Hebert; one son, Carlton "Ocean" Hebert; two brothers, James Bob Miller and Rodney H. Miller; one infant sister, Evelyn Miller; and her parents, Jeff Phillip Miller and Louise Marie Reed Miller
• Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley

Betty Mims Marcello

• age 85, a native of Macon, Ga., and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her home attended by family and friends, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, David Marcello and wife, Jane Johnson, of New Orleans; one sister, Patti Mims of Thibodaux; one grandchild, Ben Marcello, a sophomore at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark.; and two nephews, John Wesley Mims of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim Mims of Louisville, Ky.
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Benny A. Marcello; her parents, Abner Lockett Mims and Carmen Burkett Mims; and one brother, Al Mims
• met husband during World War II at Camp Wheeler in Georgia, and married in 1942 at Fort Dix, N.J.; after the war resided in Thibodaux where husband practiced dentistry and they raised a son, David
• authored the slogan for Thibodaux, "Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow" and contributed the recipe for "Crawfish Benny" to the Louisiana Legacy Cookbook; also was part of a successful movement to prevent the extension of East Seventh Street through Peltier Park in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Powell

• age 73, a native of Waukesha, Wis., and resident of Carriere, Miss., died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• memorial service at a later date in Waukesha
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Donohue Powell; four children, Michael and wife, Jennifer, and their four children of Austin, Texas; Sue Ellen Powell and her three children of Carriere; Patrick Powell and wife, Karen, and their three children; and Christopher Powell of Carriere; one sister, Georgia Higgins of Columbia, S.C.; and his mother-in-law, Helen Donohue of Baraboo, Wis.
• preceded in death by his parents, C.J. "Bill" and Elizabeth Luther Powell
• graduate of Waukesha High School and attended the University of Notre Dame; U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Reagan Equipment Co. in 1996
• McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, Miss.

Mildred Degruise Rodriguez

• age 92, a native of Raceland and spent the last five years at Wolden-berg Village in New Orleans, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Francis Rodriguez and Junius Rodriguez Jr.; one daughter, Judy R. Arceneaux; one brother, Wilfred Degruise; two sisters, Mae Waguespack and Joyce Plaisance; four grandchildren, Wendy Hinchey, Ryan Arceneaux, David Rodriguez and Jennifer Ward; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius P. Rodriguez Sr.; her parents, Adonis and Josephine Baye Degruise; two sons, Gerald and Ralph Rodriguez; and one brother, Sidney Degruise
• member of St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

December 8, 2006

Annie Lee Donnaud Bourgeois

• age 90, a native and resident of Luling, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donie Bourgeois and Glen Bourgeois; three brothers, Johnny, Albert and Paul Donnaud; three sisters, Ruby Smith, Rita Donnaud and Mary Brown; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman W. Bourgeois; her parents, Joseph L. Donnaud and Louise T. Donnaud; one son, Aubry Bourgeois; four brothers, Jack, Allen, Joe and Prosper Donnaud; and two sisters, Eula Templet and Lillian Poche

Elaine Sevin Falcon

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
• visitation today 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 husband, Andrew R. Falcon Jr. of Houma; one son, Andrew Robert Falcon III and wife, Mitzi Falcon, of Chauvin; one daughter, Lorenza "Lori" Whitney of Houma; one brother, Nolan Sevin of Houma; four sisters, Irene Hoglind of Houma, Daisy Ellender of Sulphur, Olivia Porche of Houma and Mathilda Barbo of Shreveport; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Allen Sevin and Felice LeBlanc Sevin; and one brother, Dewey Sevin
• waitress and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Elder Donald Gray

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• religious service Saturday at Living Gospel Non-denominational Church in Houma, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Sandra Wilson Gray of Houma; his mother, Edna Gray of Houma; one daughter, Brittany Sims of Houma; three sons, Jeremiah Gray of Hammond, Timothy Thomas and Christopher Sims of Houma; four sisters, Wanda Williams and husband, the Rev. Thomas Williams Jr., Geraldine Redman and Rosalie Tucker of Houma and Joanne Cooley of Boutte; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Gray; two brothers, Lenton Gray and Wayne Gray; and his grandparents, Jessie Charles, Elizabeth Williams, James Gray Sr. and Annie Perkins Gray
• elder of Living Gospel Non-denominational Church, a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a U.S. Vietnam Army veteran

George Gilbert Keen Jr.

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Audry Mae Doiron Keen of Houma; one son, Albert G. Keen and wife, Nina, of Houma; two daughters, Sara Kelpsch and husband, Eddie, and Georgette Millet and husband, Frank, of Houma; one sister, Shirley Jackson of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Michael Millet, Amanda Darcey, Jon Kelpsch, Cele’ Kelpsch, Andrew Keen, Nia Keen and Shea Musso; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George Gilbert Keen Sr. and Edna Flanagan Keen
• retired electrical engineer with Shell Exploration and Production Co. and was in the U.S. Navy Reserve; Eucharistic Minister, master gardener, enjoyed bowling and golf; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Mims Marcello

• age 85, a native of Macon, Ga., and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her home attended by family and friends, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, David Marcello and wife, Jane Johnson, of New Orleans; one sister, Patti Mims of Thibodaux; one grandchild, Ben Marcello, a sophomore at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark.; and two nephews, John Wesley Mims of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim Mims of Louisville, Ky.
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Benny A. Marcello; her parents, Abner Lockett Mims and Carmen Burkett Mims; and one brother, Al Mims
• met husband during World War II at Camp Wheeler in Georgia, and married in 1942 at Fort Dix, N.J.; after the war resided in Thibodaux where husband practiced dentistry and raised a son, David; authored the slogan for Thibodaux, "Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow" and contributed the recipe for "Crawfish Benny" to the Louisiana Legacy Cookbook; also was part of a successful movement to prevent the extension of East Seventh Street through Peltier Park in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Thomas L. Peters

• age 54, a native of Monroe and resident of Raceland, died at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa "Wilene" Peters; his mother, Lillian Avery; his mother-in-law, Edith Hartman; one son, Scott Hartman; one daughter, Sara Scurlock; one brother, Ken Peters; four sisters, Debbie Wills, Sandy Russell, Carole Becton and Sherri Traylor; and four grandchildren, Autumn Hartman, Gregory Jr., Kaycee Trosclair and Payton Mazerac
• preceded in death by his father, Cecil Peters
• U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Robertson

• age 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by wife, Delise Robertson of Thibodaux; his parents, Randolph Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; two sons, Richard Nelson of Larose and Terrence Ingram of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Victor Nelson of Larose and Dale Ingram of Thibodaux; two daughters, Ortelle Nelson of Raceland and Benita Nelson of Larose; two stepdaughters, Marshell Ingram and Tawana Ingram of Thibodaux; five brothers, Felton Robertson and Nelson Robertson of Thibodaux, Earl Robertson, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; and eight sisters, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Vitar of New Iberia, Jenelle Richards of Macon, Ga., Necola Robertson of Houston, Beatrice Margaret Robertson, Tracy Robertson, Demetrius Robertson and Shantell Robertson of Raceland
• preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Jason and Ernest Robertson; two sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; and his grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Sr. and Louise Robertson

Gregory Jerome ‘Dudy Bear’ Wallis

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Cleon C. Wallis Sr. and Josephine Wallis of Houma; four brothers, Clarence Cannon Jr. of Gulfport, Miss., Ronald G. Wallis of Hope Mills, N.C., Garyland Wallis and Craig S. Wallis of Houma; five sisters, Carolyn W. Ford of Los Angeles, Patricia A. Richards of Phoenix, Mona L. Wallis and Ophelia W. Bolden of Houma, and JoAnn Wallis of Indianapolis; raised as his children, niece Kenna R. York and nephews Jacobi L. York and Arrix C. Wallis, all of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one brother, Cleon "C.J." Wallis Jr.; and his grandparents, Abraham Wallis Sr. and Effie S. Wallis, Ezeckial M. Wallace Sr. and Ophelia W. Wallace
• U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Rosie J. Williams

• age 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
• visitation today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by two sons, Bennie Williams Jr. and wife, Gail, and Leonard Williams Sr. and wife, Cloteal, of Houma; six daughters, Irma Harris, Verna W. Smith and husband, Claude, Rose Trosclair and husband, Fred, Hazel L. Hartman and husband, Ernest, of Chauvin, Martha W. Johnson and husband, Charles, and Sandra Aubert of Houma; one foster daughter, Nadine Johnson of Houma; one sister, Hazel Garrison of Kenner; one brother, Westley Jackson Sr. of Chauvin; 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Williams Sr.; her parents, Ace and Cloteal Jackson; one son, Thomas Williams Sr.; three grandchildren; two sons-in-law; and one daughter-in-law
• member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was the Mother of the church

 

December 9, 2006

Jerry R. Burney

• age 62, a resident of Covington, Ga., and former resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
• funeral services today at the Chapel of Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home in Covington, with burial in Lawnwood Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Pauline B. Burney; three sons, Hank Burney and wife, Rita, Mark Burney and wife, Lori, all of Covington, and Travis Burney and wife, Dorsi, of Jackson, Ga.; one sister, Carol Burnette and husband, Jack; two brothers, Sterling Burney and wife, Mary Lou, and Larry Burney and wife, Eleanor, all of Covington; one granddaughter; eight step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Frances Cagle Burney
• formerly employed by Air Conditioning Specialist Inc. and was a member of Stewart Baptist Church

Joseph Antoine Cancienne Sr.

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Bakersfield, Calif., died at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his wife, Grace Guillot Cancienne; two sons, Joseph A. Cancienne Jr. and Jason P. Cancienne; three daughters, Mary Ann Matherne, Gracie Dufrene and Connie Bensusen; one sister, Rose Schaubhut; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Josephine Thibodeaux Cancienne; 11 brothers, Uran, Dewey, Norman, Cleveland, Sylvain, Ivy, Elmo, Thomas, Wilson, Willie and Paul Cancienne; and three sisters, Dea Arabie, Margarite Breaux and Clara Boudoin
• retired employee of Continental Can Co. and Texaco

Thomas ‘Big Will’ Haydel

• age 86, a native and resident of Schriever, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Solidelle Babin Haydel; one son, Robert Charles Haydel; two daughters, Wynona Squires and Julie H. Skains and special friend, Gary McGhee; one brother, Raymond "Jake" Haydel; one sister, Joyce H. LeBoeuf; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Lisetta, Amy, Michelle, Nikki and Sarah; and seven great-grandchildren, Denise, Wayne, Chase, Noelie, Holly, Morgan and Taylor
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. Haydel and Jeanne LeBlanc Haydel; one son, Michael "Beaver" Haydel; one brother, John L. Haydel; and one son-in-law, James A. Squires
• actively participated in attending the 457 Army Air Corp Reunions for 18 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Betty Mims Marcello

• age 85, a native of Macon, Ga., and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her home attended by family and friends, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial service today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, David Marcello and wife, Jane Johnson, of New Orleans; one sister, Patti Mims of Thibodaux; one grandchild, Ben Marcello, a sophomore at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark.; and two nephews, John Wesley Mims of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim Mims of Louisville, Ky.
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Benny A. Marcello; her parents, Abner Lockett Mims and Carmen Burkett Mims; and one brother, Al Mims
• met husband during World War II at Camp Wheeler in Georgia, and married in 1942 at Fort Dix, N.J.; after the war, resided in Thibodaux where husband practiced dentistry and raised son, David
• authored the slogan for Thibodaux, "Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow" and contributed the recipe for "Crawfish Benny" to the Louisiana Legacy Cookbook; part of a successful movement to prevent the extension of East Seventh Street through Peltier Park in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

December 10, 2006

Henry Joseph Chauvin

• age 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one daughter, Shantell Landry and husband, Mark; two brothers, Alcess "Al" Chauvin Jr. and Johnny Chauvin; two sisters, Octavie Lee and Janevie "Jan" Chauvin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcess Chauvin Sr. and Olympt Rousse Chauvin; and one godchild
• tankerman; Baptist

Mildred Robichaux Pellegrin Simoneaux

• age 89, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation Monday at the Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy J. Simoneaux of Chauvin; two daughters, Johanna Pellegrin Chmiel of Montegut and Linda Pellegrin Porche and husband, Jerry, of Chauvin; two stepsons, Michael Simoneaux of Baton Rouge and Wayne Simoneaux of Pierre Port; one stepdaughter, Jo Beth Fredric of Prairieville; two sisters, Betarice Robichaux Colwort and Sue Robichaux Barker of Houma; six grandchildren, Alexsandra Chmiel, Kataryna Chmiel, Christine Pellegrin Waldrip and husband, Scott, Duane Pellegrin and wife, Winnie Wurzlow Pellegrin, Brent Pellegrin and wife, Nara Nettleton Pellegrin, and Billy Joe Pellegrin and wife, Mitzi Gautreaux Pellegrin; seven great-grandchildren, Mark Waldrip, Stephanie, Tyler, Jamie Lynn, Brandon, Mallory and Cole Pellegrin; nine step grandchildren; and seven step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Royal J. Pellegrin; her parents, Aurelie Martin Robichaux and Alice Josephine Lapeyrouse Robichaux; one son, Willis "Billy" Noel Pellegrin; one stepson, Dale Simoneaux; and two grandchildren, Mark Pellegrin and Maria Pellegrin
• homemaker; drove a school bus during World War II and worked as a deputy registrar of voters for Terrebonne Parish, and an assistant to medical record librarian for Terrebonne General Hospital; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; charter member of Theresians Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters, a member of the Montegut Ladies Altar Society, Deanery Council of Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and of Stewardship Committee
• recipient of special papal award and belonged to many other community-service organizations; an officer of the Terrebonne Livestock Association, board member of the Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission, board member of the Terrebonne Association of Retarded Citizens, and support of the South Louisiana Orchestra Covenant House in New Orleans
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Linda Marie McMillin Zeller

• age 47, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 9:28 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Kevin Zeller of Houma; two brothers, Don McMillin and David McMillin; one sister, Dawn McMillin; and one stepsister, Nancy McCarty
• preceded in death by her father, Chester McMillin; and her mother and stepfather, Donna Robinson McCarty and Ira McCarty
• student at Nicholls State University

 

December 11, 2006

Roslyn Choltilde Guidry Bergeron

• age 67, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Aaron Bergeron and wife, Debbie, of Florence, S.C., and Jason Bergeron and wife, Jill, of Houma; three daughters, Jodie Shappley and husband, Lee, of Starksville, Miss., Lydia Babin and husband, Bert, of Houma and Kristi Madison and husband, Joey, of Katy, Texas; one brother, Roland A. Guidry of Virginia; two sisters, Madeline Hill of Virginia and Wilma Day of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Duane, Shanna, Sean, Jessica, Kristen, Chase, Paige, Jordan, Cullen and Chole; and two great-grandchildren, Troy and Amber
• preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Bergeron; her parents, Roland Guidry and Marguerite Baylot Guidry; and one sister, Valerie Guidry
• homemaker and former secretary with Castagnos and Goodwin for six years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Percy J. Collins Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Terre-bonne Parish, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie Avet Collins; three sons, Percy J. Collins Jr. and wife, Veronica B., David Collins and wife, Debra P., and former wife, Diana Fanguy, and Timmy P. Collins and wife, Mary Ann Fanguy; two brothers, Floyd J. Collins and wife, Mary Lain G., and Donald M. Collins and wife, Diana M.; one sister, Barbara C. Theriot and companion, Anthony J. Griffin; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Myrtile J. and Libby Trosclair Collins; one son, Farrell James Collins; his grandparents, Eugene and Evelina L. Collins and Lazin and Doresia T. Trosclair; two brothers, Wanna Collins and Arnold Collins; and two sisters, Joyce C. Voisin and Norma C. Authement
• net maker and a retired commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Iola Webre Folse

• age 97, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Daniel Folse and Audrey "Gabby" Folse; two daughters, Elsie Comeaux and Isabelle Dufrene; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abel Folse; her parents, Daniel and Lorina Bourgeois Webre; and one sister, Marie LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Tammy Lynn Melancon Gotte

• age 40, a native of Raceland and resident of Gueydan, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 after a struggle with cancer
• visitation to midnight today and to funeral time Tuesday at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan; mass Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gueydan, with burial in Gueydan Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Michaet T. Gotte Sr. of Gueydan; two sons, Cory S. Melancon and Blake S. Lougon of Gueydan; one stepson, Michael T. Gotte Jr. of Gueydan; one daughter, Michaela P. Gotte of Gueydan; one stepdaughter, Lexie S. Gotte of Gueydan; her mother and stepfather, Dorothy LeBlanc Wiltz and Ferdie P. Wiltz of Henderson; her grandmother, Dora Dugas of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Brian W. Melancon of Thibodaux and Ryan J. Melancon and wife, Amy, of Thibodaux; five sisters, Rhonda P. Lougon and husband, Glynn, of Gueydan, Matherine Landry and husband, Daniel, of Moss Bluff, Gwen M. Cortez and husband, Craig, of Kraemer, Wendy K. Robichaux and husband, Ruffin, of Thibodaux, and Chrystal B. Breaux and husband, Jonathan, of Lake Arthur; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Clarence "C.J." Melancon; her grandparents, Clarence Antoine Melancon, Noella Baudoin Melancon and Ellis LeBlanc; and her former husband, Barry P. Leger

Bruce J. Hebert

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Ledet Hebert; his special daughter, Cortney Hebert Percle and husband, Adam Percle; three brothers, Robert "Bobby", Wayne and Donald Hebert; and one sister, Susan Chiasson
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Hebert Sr. and Esther Tauzin Hebert; three brothers, David, Hubert Jr. and Dale Hebert; and two sisters, Judy Piedsicalzi and Della Mertons
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Allen Paul ‘Cockeye’ LeBoeuf

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 69 years, Walterine LeCompte LeBoeuf of Houma; one daughter, Madelene Cunningham and husband, Bobby, of Houma; two sisters, Effie LeCompte and Verna Trahan; four grandchildren, Robyn Rougeau, Priscilla Boudreaux, Angela and Carl Kraemer; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cullen, Caleb, Candace, Stuart, Olivia, Dana, Jeremy and Heather Renee; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayden
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles LeBoeuf and Mable Samanie LeBoeuf; one daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Zeder) Kraemer; three brothers, Randolph, Chester and J.C. LeBoeuf; and two sisters, Jeanne Hebert and Lorena Richard
• retired from Pennzoil after 38 years of service and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; had a love for fishing and hunting and making his pirogue; 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris Mae Pellegrin Pellegrin

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Hubert "Beady" Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Sheila, of Houma; two stepdaughters, Janice Scott and husband, Alvin, of Houma, and Patsy Brunet and husband, Raleigh, of Montegut; three brothers, Jessie Pellegrin and wife, Rosella, of Dulac, Jim Pellegrin and wife, Wanda, of Houma, and Roy Pellegrin and wife, Peggy, of Florida; four sisters, Janet Pellegrin and husband, Ernest, Barbara Scott and husband, Donald, Diana Cortez and husband, Keith, and Theresa Cortez and husband, Irvin Jr., all of Houma; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Andy Pellegrin and Mary LeBlanc Pellegrin; one sister, Dorothy Lirette; and two step-grandchildren, Keith Trahan and Ross Trahan
• fisherman wife and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

 

December 12, 2006

Della Mae Veazey Arceneaux

• age 77, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry Paul Arceneaux; five sons, Henry Arceneaux Jr. and wife, Bernitta, of Kaplan, Richard Arceneaux of Morrilton, Ark., Roger "Ace" Arceneaux and wife, Debbie, of Belle River, James "JC" Arceneaux and wife, Paula, of New Iberia, and Numa Arceneaux and wife, Tammie, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Elizabeth Falgout and husband, Phillip, of Thibodaux, Della Jane Breaux and husband, James, of Abbeville and Paula Ann Miller and husband, Paul, of Patterson; two sisters, Margaret Harris and Lula Justilian; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Maya Marceaux Veazey; five brothers, Richard, Johnny, Eddie, Cecil and Joseph "Junior" Veazey; one sister, Audrey Landry; and one grandchild, Marcus Shelby Arceneaux
• Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, a member of the Alter Society, was honored as a Gold Star Mother, Queen Mother of the Mystic Krewe de Fou of Iberia and a member of Eastern Star; enjoyed gardening, crafts, hummingbirds and visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Charles James Falgout Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; military service Wednesday; mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mae Ella Doucet Falgout; one son, Charles "Chuck" Falgout Jr.; two daughters, Shantyle Bousegard and husband, Casey, and Rhonda Falgout; two brothers, Harold "Pete" Falgout Jr. and Patrick Falgout; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold Falgout Sr. and Ena Galliano Falgout; and one son, Chad Falgout
• retired from Cheramie Boat Truck as a boat captain for 20 years and was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War
• member of the VFW, disable American veterans and the American Legion Post No. 315; Catholic

Sgt. Jay Ryan Gauthreaux

• age 26, a native of Vacherie and resident of Fort Hood, Texas, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, in Baqubah, Iraq, while heroically serving his country
• visitation today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Devin Ryan Gauthreaux; his parents, Michael and Wanda Acosta Gauthreaux of Gonzales, and Fay Tregre and John "Doug" Crawford of Fulton, Mo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Monique and Lance Bergeron of Thibodaux; three stepsisters, Brittany Yarbrough of Geismar, Brooke Robillard and husband, Chris, of Rome, Ga., and Crystal Waddell of Liberty, Miss.; two stepbrothers, Brian Crawford and Tommy "TJ" Crawford, both of Corpus Christi, Texas; two nieces, godchild Callie Bergeron and Bailey Yarbrough; three nephews, Landon Bergeron, Brant Yarbrough and Ezra Robillard; his grandmothers, Claire "PNut" Gauthreaux, Mildred Tregre and Ruth Acosta; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edward Gauthreaux, Guy Joseph Tregre and James Acosta; and two uncles, Dale Gauthreaux and Mickey "Jughead" Tregre
• graduated from St. James High School in 1998; enlisted in the U.S. Army and was currently serving his second tour of duty in Iraq when killed in action; avid LSU fan
• Ourso Funeral Home

Lillian Jean Authement Gros

• age 72, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Sunday, Dec.10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Leland and Alton Authement of Bayou Blue and Edward Authement of Mississippi; and one sister, Louella A. Cobb of Mississippi
• preceded in death by her husband, Abel J. Gros Jr.; one brother, Russell John Authement; and four sisters, Lydia Authement, Lena A. Gros, Mae A. Schroeder and Stella A. Cobb

Tristen Joseph Hills

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
• funeral service Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot
• survived by his parents, Kashmir Marie DeHart and Lance Anthony Hills Sr.; one brother, Lance Anthony Hills II; his grandparents, Anastasia Baudoin Boudreaux, Curtis Anthony DeHart, Anita A. Hills and Louis Alexis Sr.; and his great-grandparents, Flaiva Boudreaux, Shirely Hills, Edward Hills Sr. and Louis and Lillian Alexis
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Larry A. Boudreaux, Joseph E. Baudoin, Jervais DeHarte and Louise Penton DeHarte

 

December 13, 2006

Cora Richard Blanchard

• age 97, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Bonnie Blanchard and wife, Jenny, of Napoleonville, James Blanchard and companion, Gloria Lake, of Prairieville and Ronnie Blanchard and wife, Doris, of Denham Springs; one daughter, Alice Sternfels and husband, Stanley, of Belle Rose; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abby P. Blanchard; her parents, Nelson and Alice Richard; one son, Paul Hayward "Bee Bop" Blanchard; one daughter, Lily Blanchard; one daughter-in-law, Alonia Blanchard; and one granddaughter, Lydia "Trudy" Williams
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Judy McKey Boudreaux

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Wayne Paul Boudreaux; four sons, Ricky Daigneault and wife, Sonya, Keith Daigneault and wife, Angel, Wayne P. Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Heidi, and Jeffery Boudreaux and wife, Emily; two daughters, Angela Boudreaux and companion, Mike, and Ashley Boudreaux; her mother, Mary McKey; two sisters, Mary M. Adoue and husband, Larry, and Linda M. Ellender; two brothers, Allen McKey and wife, Brenda, and David McKey and wife, Chrystal; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Allen McKey Sr.
• employed by Weatherford for 27 years and was a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians and was secretary/treasurer of Porta-Light Inc.; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• ieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tracy John Chaisson

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra Adams Chaisson of Chauvin; two daughters, Cassie L. Theriot and husband, Craig Theriot Jr., of Bourg, and Keisha L. Foret and husband, Craig Foret, of Chauvin; his grandparent, Delied Billiot; one brother, Gordan Chaisson of Montegut; three sisters, Dinah Cambliss of Georgia, Debbie Gauthier of Houma and Stacey Boudreaux of Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Colby Theriot of Bourg and Alex Foret of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Chaisson and Virginia Billiot Chaisson; one daughter, Melissa Lynn Chaisson; and his grandparents, Alcide Chaisson and Virginia Chaisson

Joel J. Chiasson

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Duplantis; his mother, Wilma Klingman Chiasson; two brothers, Lester Chiasson and Rene Chiasson; one sister, Evelyn Bailey; three nephews, Kris Bernard, Kyle Bernard and Chad Bailey; and one niece, Britney Bailey
• preceded in death by his father, Warren Frances Chiasson
• Samart Funeral Home

Sgt. Jay Ryan Gauthreaux

• age 26, a native of Vacherie and resident of Fort Hood, Texas, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, in Baqubah, Iraq, while heroically serving his country
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Devin Ryan Gauthreaux; his parents, Michael and Wanda Acosta Gauthreaux of Gonzales, and Fay Tregre and John "Doug" Crawford of Fulton, Mo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Monique and Lance Bergeron of Thibodaux; three stepsisters, Brittany Yarbrough of Geismar, Brooke Robillard and husband, Chris, of Rome, Ga., and Crystal Waddell of Liberty, Miss.; two stepbrothers, Brian Crawford and Tommy "TJ" Crawford, both of Corpus Christi, Texas; two nieces, godchild Callie Bergeron and Bailey Yarbrough; three nephews, Landon Bergeron, Brant Yarbrough and Ezra Robillard; his grandmothers, Claire "PNut" Gauthreaux, Mildred Tregre and Ruth Acosta; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edward Gauthreaux, Guy Joseph Tregre and James Acosta; and two uncles, Dale Gauthreaux and Mickey "Jughead" Tregre
• graduated from St. James High School in 1998; enlisted in the U.S. Army and was currently serving his second tour of duty in Iraq when killed in action; avid LSU fan
• Ourso Funeral Home

Thomas ‘Rip’ Gray

• age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Young’s Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Elva Davis Gray of Raceland; three sisters, Ethel Gray Woods, Louella Gray Blackledge and Lora Ann Gray Jenkins of Raceland; and four brothers, Samuel Gray Jr., Louis Stanley Gray, Johnny Gray and Cornell Gray and wife, Gail, all of Raceland
• preceded in death by his father, Samuel Verett Gray Sr.; his grandparents, Sara Gray and Willie Verett and Tom Davis Sr. and Josephine Windsor Davis; and his step-grandfather, Clarence Gray
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran

Edwin ‘Rock’ Lefort

• age 71, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruby Ledet Lefort; two sons, Shannon James Lefort and Shane Michael Lefort; one daughter, Stephanie Callais; three brothers, Willis, Clifton and Rafton Lefort; five sisters, Clothilde Darbonne, Lillie Mae Duet, Genevieve Adams, Elmire Guidroz and Virgis Sevin; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nola Arceneaux Lefort; and one son, Shae Michael Lefort

Adam ‘Sugar Foot’ Robertson Sr.

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• funeral services today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Louise Robertson Price and husband, the Rev. Roland Price, of Thibodaux; three sons, Louis Robertson and wife, Rosalee, Charles J. Robertson and Vaughn Robertson and wife, Gerri, all of Thibodaux; one sister, Jeanette Robertson of Los Angeles; one brother, Charles Thibodeaux of San Francisco; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Leona Watkins Robertson; his parents, Aaron and Louise Billups Robertson; two sons, Adam Robertson Jr. and Charles Joseph Robertson; one daughter, Linda Ann Robertson; one sister, Eva Robertson Brown; and three brothers, Clarence Robertson, Louis Robertson and Earl Robertson
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the usher board for more than 50 years

Carmen Alexis White

• age 7, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson; Rosary prayed Thursday at the funeral home; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in Ibert’s Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived her father, Chance White of Senatobia, Miss.; her mother, Paula LeBlanc White of Labadieville; her maternal grandparents, Ronald and Claire LeBlanc of Labadieville; her paternal grandparents, Timothy and Irma White of Patterson; her maternal great-grandparents, Earl and Henrietta LeBlanc of Labadieville and Stanley P. Zeringue of St. James; her paternal great-grandfather, Milton Davis of Patterson; two uncles, Chad White of Patterson and Perry LeBlanc of Prairieville; and one aunt, Jessica LeBlanc of Prairieville
• preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Zeringue; her paternal great-grandmother, Margie Davis; and her paternal great-grandfather, Woodie White
• Ibert’s Mortuary Inc

 

December 14, 2006

Kirk William ‘Kirky’ Bonvillain Jr.

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kirk W. Bonvillain Sr. and Debbie Daigle Bonvillain; two sons, Kirk Trey William Bonvillain III and Taylor Jordan Bonvillain; one brother, Kevin Bonvillain; one sister, Kim Bonvillain; his grandmother, Betty Bates; his godfather, Clifford Ledet; his godmother, Carolyn Smoskie; his godchildren, Joei Vendette and Jade Bonvillain; his nephews, Gagi Bonvillain, Dillion Trahan and Dra’ Trahan; and aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol Lee Bonvillain and Rose Lee Ledet Chelette; his great-grandparents, William and Mabel Ledet and Lee and Mage Bonvillain and four cousins
• rigger with Oil States
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norma Elizabeth Warrick Briley

• age 85, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Dr. Charles Briley and wife, Vera, of Austin, Texas, Christopher "Buster" Briley and wife, Nina, and Todd Briley and wife, Fay, all of Houma; three daughters, Carrel "Cissy" Bollich and husband, Bill, of Pasendena, Texas, Patty Buquet and husband, Phillip, of Lacombe and Cary Pierron and husband, Jamie, of Houma; one sister, Merle Redford of Abita Springs; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Briley; one daughter, Laurel Adkins; one sister, Betty Sawyer; and her parents, Ruby Pankhurst Warrick and Bishop Warrick
• worked for attorneys, banks and retired with 21 years with the Louisiana Land and Exploration Co; lifelong member of First United Methodist Church

Tracy John Chaisson

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra Adams Chaisson of Chauvin; two daughters, Cassie L. Theriot and husband, Craig Theriot Jr., of Bourg, and Keisha L. Foret and husband, Craig Foret, of Chauvin; his grandparent, Delied Billiot; one brother, Gordon Chaisson of Montegut; three sisters, Diana Cambliss of Georgia, Debbie Gauthier of Houma and Stacy Boudreaux of Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Colby Theriot of Bourg and Alex Foret of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Chaisson and Virginia Billiot Chaisson; one daughter, Melissa Lynn Chaisson; and his grandparents, Nelson Billiot, Dovie Chaisson and Florence Billiot
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margery Trahan Gervais

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Kendall Gervais and wife, Carol, of Houston; one daughter, Beverly Gervais Castagnos of Houma; one sister, Theresa Trahan Duplantis; her grandchildren, Corey Dupre and wife, Briggette, of Houma, Chantel and Howard Theriot of Houma, Michelle Bryan and husband, Dan, of Singapore and Alisa Wildman and husband, Peter, of Charlottesville, Va.; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by her husband, Benton Joseph Gervais; her parents, Clay and Mary Olivier Trahan; one son-in-law, Lee J. Castagnos Jr.; one infant daughter, Gayle Frances Gervais; one brother, Adley Trahan; and one sister, Drucella T. Conners
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Melba Ann Matherne

• age 66, a native and resident of Dulac, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two nieces, Debbie L. Matherne and Krystal L. Matherne, both of Houma; one great-nephew, William Rodrigue Jr. of Dulac; one great-niece, Cierra Calloway of Houma; one sister-in-law, Audrey Matherne of Houma; and many cousins, family and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilma Luke Blanchard and Gustave Matherne; her stepfather, Arthur Blanchard; one brother, Milton A. Matherne Sr.; one nephew, Milton A. Matherne Jr.; and one niece, Lola Matherne Rodrigue
• enjoyed cooking, planting, gardening, working, playing bingo and visiting with her family, friends and loved ones; retired after 45 years of factory work with Gulf Coast/High Seas, all of Dulac and was a member of Our Lady of Good Voyage Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Family Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Victoria Lorene Matherne

• age 35, a native of Ashtabula, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Bernadette Chapel in Houma
• survived by her husband, Jamie P. Matherne; her father, James Vaughan; her mother, Debra Richards; three sons, Shaun, Sean and Cole; one daughter, Debrah; and two brothers, Thora Lee Vaughan and Casey Richards

Linda Raye Robert

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 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 mother, Dee Rayne Robert; two brothers, Daniel Robert and wife, Betty, and David Paul Robert and wife, Hazel; one sister, Rose Robert Soignet and husband, Elmo Jr.; loving aunt to, Keith and Hope, Guy and Tracy Robert, Kay and Kenneth Lafort, Judy Robert, Amy and Chris Candies, Andy and Debbie Soignet and Robin and J.Y. Delcambre; great aunt to Seth and Dylan Delcambre, Madeline and Stephen Soignet, Kaleb Gaudet, Peyton, Emily, Olivia Candies, Beau and Stephen Robert, Damian, Madison and Hayden Lefort and Matthew Robert
• preceded in death by her father, F.P. "Bill" Robert
• retired from the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court; sports enthusiast and devoted Saints fan
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Doris Price Thibodeaux

• age 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Labadie-ville, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Rodney Paul Thibodeaux and wife, Velma Peltier, of Labadieville, Faron James Thibodeaux and Cecile Bouillion, of Bangkok, Thailand, and Munson Paul Thibodeaux Jr. and wife, Melissa Benoit, of Thibodaux; one brother, Norris Price Sr. of Chauvin; one sister, Beverly Price Boudreaux of Chauvin; and five grandchildren, Alex Thibodeaux, Jared Thibodeaux, Grant Thibodeaux, John Paul Thibodeaux and Adam Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Munson Thibodeaux Sr.; her parents, Stanley Adam Price and Olive Bourg Price; and one brother, Addis Price
• known for her kindness, love and support to people
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

December 15, 2006

Dudley J. Allemand

• age 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:58 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bertha Walker Allemand; two sisters, Eve Belle Fitch and Pearlie Thibodeaux; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Eve Rogers Allemand; one daughter, Peggy Allemand; and one sister, Verlie Orgeron
• U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Essie Mae Arsan

• age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Felix John Arsan III of Thibodaux; four daughters, Lydia Starks and husband, Donald, of Thibodaux, Dianne Arsan of New Orleans, Lila Arsan and Felicia Lee and husband, Hewitt Lee, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Wilbert J. Brown and Henry Brown of Thibodaux; four sisters, Daisy Adams of Gray, Emma Brown of Las Vegas, Evelyn Williams of Shreveport and Carrie Adams of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Arsan Jr.; her parents, Elitha and Joseph Brown; and three brothers, Ivan, Jessie and Herbert Brown
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board

Kirk Wiliam ‘Kirky’ Bonvillain Jr.

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kirk W. Bonvillain Sr. and Debbie Daigle Bonvillain; two sons, Kirk Trey William Bonvillain III and Taylor Jordan Bonvillain; one brother, Kevin Bonvillain and wife, Misty Bonvillain; one sister, Kim Trahan Bonvillain; his grandmother, Betty Bates; his godfather, Clifford Ledet; his godmother, Carolyn Smoskie; his godchildren, Joei Vendette and Jade Bonvillain; his nephews, Gage Bonvillain, Dillion Trahan and Dra’ Trahan; and aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol Lee Bonvillain, Rosalie Ledet Chelette and Delma Daigle Jr.; his great-grandparents, William and Mabel Ledet and Lee and Mage Bonvillain and four cousins
• rigger with Oil States
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Edward Castle Sr.

• age 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clara Johnson Castle of Morgan City; three sons, Edward Castle and wife, Betty, Isaac Castle Sr. and wife, Sandra, all of Houma, and Rodney Castle of Morgan City; three daughters, Julia Castle and Evela Bradford, both of Morgan City, and Clara Johnson of Hammond; one sister, Pinky Castle Ross of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Maggie Brooks Castle; one son, Martin Castle; five brothers, Martin, Dave, Robert, Issac and Clarence Castle; two sisters, Jane Robinson and Lucille Castle; and two grandchildren, Isaiah and Jonas Castle
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church and was a retired farmer

Daisy Diggs

• age 58, a native of Franklin and resident of Gibson, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gibson Church of Christ; funeral rites Saturday at the church, with interment in St. James Mausoleum
• survived by her mother, Edna W. Burch of Houma; one son, Byron Diggs Sr. of Gibson; one daughter, Sharon Renee Diggs of Houston; one brother, Jeff Gunner Jr. of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, Emma Gunner of Houma and Linda Gunner of Morgan City; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father; her husband; and one grandchild

Bruce G. ‘Love’ Henderson

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Modeste, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Phillip Baptist Church Cemetery in Modeste
• survived by his wife, Charmaine B. Henderson of Modeste; two sons, Zachary and Marcus Bell of Modeste; one sister, Jean Dordain of San Antoinio; one brother, William Johnson of Modeste; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Adell Henderson Williams
• former employee of T. T. Barge Co.

Chester ‘CJ’ Johnson Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Charlotte Walker Johnson of Napoleonville; two sons, Kentrell and Brian Johnson of Napoleonville; three brothers, Herman Johnson of Columbus, Ga., George Johnson of Napoleonville and Benedict Johnson of Charleston, S.C.; five sisters, Mary Patterson, Almatine Blame and Beverly Buggage, all of Napoleonville, and Laverne and Crystal Dennis of Donaldsonville; six sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Leona and Chester Johnson Sr.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charlotte and Frank Walker; two brothers; one sister, three brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law
• parishioner of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, serving in various ministries including the Knights of Peter Claver Council No. 23, Gospel Choir, Eucharistic ministry, burial society, maintenance committee, fund-raising committee and auxiliary member of the American Legion

Agnes S. Kraemer

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by three sons, Howard Kraemer Jr. and wife, Shannon, Darwin Kraemer and wife, Sara, and Michael Kraemer and wife, Alisha; three daughters, Cheryl Becnel and husband, Michael, Roseanne Oubre and Wendy Kraemer; one brother, Ernest Schexnayder; one sister, Blanche Oncale; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Kraemer Sr.; her parents, Aurelien and Evelie Becnel Schexnayder; one son, Jeffery Kraemer; two brothers, Dennis Schenxayder and Ferdinand Schexnayder; and three sisters, Evelina Falgoust, Cecile Brazan and Elodie Falgoust
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Edward ‘Rock’ Rickerson Jr.

• age 66, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Velma Henderson Rickerson of Thibodaux; seven sons, Rendell Rickerson Sr. and Trendle Rickerson of Gray, Edward Vergin and Henry Vergin of Houma, Kevin Barrow, Edison Jr. and Malcolm Baker of Thibodaux; three daughters, Janice Neville Antoine of Houma, Suzanne Baker of Thibodaux and Donna Baker of Lake Charles; three brothers, Russell Rickerson Sr., Carl Rickerson, and wife, Norma, of Gray and Sylvester Grant of Bridge City; three sisters, Florence Prevost and Julie Crowell of Franklin and Elaine Mitchell of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Rickerson Sr. and Clarie Nash Adams; and one brother, Chester Adams
• Baptist

Warren ‘Gold’ Truehill

• age 59, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Washington of Houston; two sons, Kerry and Jeremy Truehill of Houston; three brothers, Charles Truehill of Belle Rose, Clarence Truehill of Las Vegas and Floyd Truehill of LaPlace; two sisters, Lois Elm of Memphis, Tenn., and Hilda Watson of Belle Rose; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, McConelly and Selma Taylor Truehill; and two brothers

 

December 16, 2006

Lloyd ‘Duke’ Adams

• age 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; services Monday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Junious Thompson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Leola Tyler Adams of Napoleonville; six sons, Ronald Tyler and wife, Joyce, Leonard Adams and wife, Connie, Lloyd Adams Jr. and wife, Jeanette, Darren Adams, Rodney Adams and wife, Tabitha, all of Thibodaux, and Darryl Adams and wife, Patrice, of Schriever; six daughters, Jacqueline Adams, Bridget Caldwell, Roxanne Liroir and husband, Nelson, Angela Woods and husband, Warren, and Zana Adams, all of Labadieville, and Sharon Span and husband, Alex, of Patterson; five sisters, Doris Palleison and husband, Eddie, Linda Burdis and husband, Richard, of Labadieville, Barbara Mollere and husband, Alfred, of Napoleonville, Grace Ross and husband, Martin Sr., of Thibodaux, and Gail James and husband, Lloyd Sr., of Plattenville; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Julia Griffin Adams; two daughters, Joyce Coleman and Laura Adams; one sister, Eula Joyce Adams; and his mother-in-law, Beatrice Singelton Tyler
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Gertrude Lecompte Colomb

• age 94, a native of Houma and resident of Paradis, died at 7:10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by one son, Homer "Pee Wee" Colomb and wife, Lydia; four daughters, Elizabeth Messmer and husband, James, Julia Schexnayder, Rosemary Champagne and husband, Ronald, and Lilly Munson; one brother, Warren Lecompte and wife, Ruby; one daughter-in-law, Cunnie Colomb; 39 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Colomb; her parents, Augustin and Arcade Toups Lecompte; three sons, Valex "Buddy" Colomb, Warren Colomb and Patrick Colomb; two daughters, Regina Benoit Rodrigue and Genevieve Colomb; one brother, Evans Lecompte; and one sister, Rachael Babin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Larry Joseph Dantin

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Judy Percle Dantin; his mother, Nora Bourgeois Dantin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Joy Theriot Dantin; his father, Edgar Dantin; and his stepson, Cory Borne

Ronald Ramsey Robertson

• age 68, a native of Lepanto, Ark., and resident of Chauvin, died of natural causes at 2:32 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Military and memorial services today at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Robichaux Robertson; one son, Mark Douglas Ramsey; two daughters, Christine Lisa Lowrey and Sabina Ramsey Hogan; one stepdaughter, Michelle Fabre; one brother, Deau Ramsey; two sisters, Evelyn Dozier and Charlotte Emery; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arthur and Pearl Sandetur Ramsey; five brothers, Narsey Ramsey, Buddy Ramsey, Donald Ramsey, Jerry Ramsey, and an unnamed infant; and two sisters, Audrey Pratt and Wanda Lee Dodd
• U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War; retired from Lowe’s and worked for Vincent’s guard service

Martha Vivian Laughlin Vilcan

• age 80, a native of Acadia Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Wayne Vilcan and wife, Juanita, of Chacahoula, George "Randy" Vilcan and wife, Marita, of Berlin, and Rulon Vilcan of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Vira Laughlin of St. Martinville and Morris "Bill" Laughlin of Eunice; two sisters, Versie Foti and Pamela Laughlin, both of Lafayette; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Joseph Vilcan; her parents Morris Laughlin and Dovie Johnson Laughlin; and one sister, Emogene Hammon
• owner and operator of Cypress Village Gas Station; belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 354

 

December 17, 2006

David Anthony Dies

• age 52, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 6:18 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Lee Anne Acosta Dies of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Gladys Barras and Millard Molitor of Houma; his father, James Dies of Napoleonville; three daughters, Amy Dies Tauzin and husband, Zac, and Miranda Louise Dies and Candi Marie Dies of Houma; three brothers, Jimmy Dies and wife, Lisa, Simon Fontenot and Lucas Fontenot of Houma; two sisters, Desi Posey of Batavia, Ohio, and Diane Breaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Alayna Claire Dies, Alexi Jade Tauzin, Zane Michael Tauzin and Anneliese Noelle Tauzin; and his paternal grandmother, Augustine Falcon Dies of Raceland
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Whitney and Louise Barras; and his paternal grandfather, Joseph Dies
• printer for Bazet Printing; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annette Butitta Dugas

• age 90, a native of Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 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 her husband, Wilson Dugas Sr.; one son, Thomas Edward Moore and wife, Cher, of Houston; two daughters, Anita Moore LaRose and husband, Ellis, of Houma and Linda Moore Cortez and husband, Terry, of Morgan City; one brother, Pete J. Butitta of Monroe; three stepsons, Louis Dugas and wife, Loretta, of Lafayette, Dan Dugas and wife, Monica, of Houma and Glenn Dugas and wife, Glenda, of Bogalusa; three stepdaughters, Laura Richard of Houma, Ida Bergeron of Houma and Carrie Thibodeaux and husband, Timmy, of Houma; eight grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Antoinette Valentine Butitta; her first husband, William Edward Moore Jr.; her second husband, Robert Blau; three brothers, Thomas and Anthony Butitta and Salvey Butitta; four sisters, Mildred Butitta, Nancy Butitta, Madeline Hegwood and Dell Bielkiewicz; one half-brother, Vincent James Dana; one half-sister, Alice Fusco; and one step-grandchild
• member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Joseph Italian Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Louis Jeffries Laque III

• age 41, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Klein Laque; one son, Louis Jeffries Laque IV; one daughter, Reagan Isabella Laque; one stepson, Brian Hugh Klein; four sisters, Tenna Laque Bergeron and husband, Barry, Pamelia Laque Curry and husband, Bill, Shelia Laque Chermie and Deborah Laque Foret and husband, Alden; and his father- and mother-in-law, Bruce and Connie Klein
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jeffries Laque Jr. and Pamelia Gentry Laque; his paternal grandparents, Louis J. Laque Sr. and Inez Babin Laque; and his maternal grandparents, Homer and Vivian Bevill Gentry
• retired attorney; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Donavan Charles LeBoeuf

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of New York, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Luci Britton LeBoeuf; three brothers, Randall, John and Jason LeBoeuf; one sister, Catrina Porche; his aunt and uncle, A.J. and Genevieve Bourg; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald Charles LeBoeuf and Theresa Clements LeBoeuf; one brother, Blake LeBoeuf; and one sister, Monica LeBoeuf Deroche
• clerk at Macy’s department store in New York

Martha Vivian Laughlin Vilcan

• age 80, a native of Acadia Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Wayne Vilcan and wife, Juanita, of Chacahoula, George "Randy" Vilcan and wife, Marita, of Berlin, Germany, and Rulon Vilcan of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Vira Laughlin of St. Martinville and Morris "Bill" Laughlin of Eunice; two sisters, Versie Foti and Pamela Laughlin, both of Lafayette; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Joseph Vilcan; her parents Morris Laughlin and Dovie Johnson Laughlin; and one sister, Emogene Hammon
• owner and operator of Cypress Village Gas Station; belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Post 354
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

December 18, 2006

Luella ‘Ella’ Harris Allen

• age 88, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina displaced her to Austin, Texas, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• funeral services today at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Milton J. Allen of Austin, Edison Allen Jr. of Berkley, Calif., Roger Allen of Omaha, Neb., and Arthur Allen of New Orleans; one brother, Horace Harris Jr. of Plano, Texas; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edison Allen Sr.; her parents, Horace and Mary Harris; two sisters, Mamie Harris Boyd and Louise Jones; and one brother, Willie Harris
• member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church in New Orleans

Guy J. Bourg

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 5:41 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Marlene Guidry and husband, Eulin; one sister, Lorita Authement; five grandchildren, Marvin Bourg Jr., Kerri Bourg, Anthony "Tony" Boudreaux, Beth Boudreaux and Charlotte DeHart and husband, Ashton; and two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Courtnie Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Trosclair Bourg; his parents, Joseph and Lelia LeCompte Bourg; one son, Marvin Bourg Sr.; one grandson, Rhett Guidry; one daughter, Marilyn B. Boudreaux; four brothers, Lyes Bourg Sr., Norton Bourg Sr., Cleveland Bourg and Alfha Bourg; and three sisters, Bessie Ann Bourg, Della Hebert and Mary LeBouef
• member of the Woodmen of the World and was a great gardener and a great cook; parishioner and usher of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Catherine Mary Chauvin

• age 89, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Fay Chauvin of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Flavius Chauvin and Josephine Ellender Chauvin; two brothers, Charles and William Chauvin; and two sisters, Ruth C. Pellegrin and Maude C. Decoux
• retired schoolteacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board for 45 years and was a member of several organizations; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Kathleen Babin Clement

• age 60, a native of Klotzville and resident of Napoleonville, died peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer, at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 43 years, James "Jimmy" Clement; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Drew Lukinovich of Springfield, Paula and David Dufour of Central and Susan and Jason Lanclos of Denham Springs; three grandchildren, Sean Dufour, Kristin Roesler and Emma Lanclos; five sisters, Pearl and Charles Huete, Jane Babin, Dottie and Bill Ziranski, Angela and Wayne Blanchard and Judy and Donnie Bourg; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Babin, Gayle and Mike Richard and David and Mary Jane Clement
• preceded in death by her parents, August and Marie Gauthe Babin; and one brother, Edward Babin
• received her degree in education from Nicholls State University and fulfilled her dream of being a teacher; special-education kindergarten teacher at Labadieville Primary until October 2006; talented seamstress, cook and baker; an avid traveler; enjoyed her summer trips to Europe and Canada during the past eight years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

David Anthony Dies

• age 52, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Lee Anne Acosta Dies of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Gladys Barras and Millard Molitor of Houma; his father, James Dies of Napoleonville; three daughters, Amy Dies Tauzin and husband, Zac, and Mirand Louise Dies and Candi Marie Dies of Houma; three brothers, Jimmy Dies and wife, Lisa, Simon Fontenot and Lucas Fontenot of Houma; two sisters, Desi Posey of Batavia, Ohio, and Diane Breaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Alayna Claire Dies, Alexi Jade Tauzin, Zane Michael Tauzin and Anneliese Noelle Tauzin; and his paternal grandmother, Augustine Falcon Dies
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Whitney and Louise Barras; and his paternal grandfather, Joseph Dies
• printer for Bazet Printing; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph S. ‘Joe’ Gaudet

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Poincon Gaudet of Houma; two sons, Ricky J. Gaudet and wife, Pam, and Hanson J. Gaudet and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Theresa G. LeBlanc and husband, Danny, of Houma; two brothers, Johnny Gaudet and Richard Gaudet of Chackbay; one sister, Florence Bonnette of Lockport; six grandchildren, David Gaudet, John Gaudet, Paul Gaudet, Chad Gaudet, Bridgette Robichaux and Skyler Robichaux; one step-grandchild, Mason LeBlanc; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter Gaudet, Logan Gaudet and Taylor Gaudet
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Gaudet and Daisy Guidry Gaudet; one son, Randy A. Gaudet; one brother, Earl Gaudet; and three sisters, Ruth Washam, Pearl Tregle and Theresa Gaudet
• retired funeral director’s assistant for Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. for 25 years of dedicated service and a former employee of Western Auto for 15 years; member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, member of American Legion and VFW; past president and board member of TARC
• loved fishing; spending time with his family and grandkids; U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louis Jeffries Laque III

• age 41, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Klein Laque; one son, Louis Jeffries Laque IV; one daughter, Reagan Isabella Laque; one stepson, Brian Hugh Klein; four sisters, Tenna Laque Bergeron and husband, Barry, Pamelia Laque Curry and husband, Bill, Shelia Laque Chermie and Deborah Laque Foret and husband, Alden; and his father- and mother-in-law, Bruce and Connie Klein
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jeffries Laque Jr. and Pamelia Gentry Laque; his paternal grandparents, Louis J. Laque Sr. and Inez Babin Laque; and his maternal grandparents, Homer and Vivian Bevill Gentry
• medically retired attorney and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donavan Charles LeBoeuf

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of New York, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Luci Britton LeBoeuf; three brothers, Randall, John and Jason LeBoeuf; one sister, Catina Porche; his aunt and uncle, A.J. and Genevieve Bourg; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald Charles LeBoeuf and Theresa Clements LeBoeuf; one brother, Blake LeBoeuf; and one sister, Monica LeBoeuf Deroche
• clerk at Macy’s department store in New York and attended Ellender High School
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ezery Chiasson Veillon

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:24 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Stagg Veillon; three sons, Farrel, Gregory and Erick Veillon; four daughters, Vivian Guillot, Patricia Sauce, Ethelinia Jerkins and Connie Sue Chatagnier; two sisters, Gloris C. Hebert and Sibley C. Barras; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Philocles Chiasson and Vivian Vicknair Chiasson; one brother, Remy Chiasson; and one grandchild, Jay Guillot

 

December 19, 2006

Guy J. Bourg

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 5:41 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Marlene Guidry and husband, Eulin; one sister, Lorita Authement; five grandchildren, Marvin Bourg Jr., Kerri Bourg, Anthony "Tony" Boudreaux, Beth Boudreaux and Charlotte DeHart and husband, Ashton; and two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Courtnie Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Trosclair Bourg; his parents, Joseph and Lelia LeCompte Bourg; one son, Marvin Bourg Sr.; one grandson, Rhett Guidry; one daughter, Marilyn B. Boudreaux; four brothers, Lyes Bourg Sr., Norton Bourg Sr., Cleveland Bourg and Alfha Bourg; and three sisters, Bessie Ann Bourg, Della Hebert and Mary LeBouef
• member of the Woodmen of the World and was a great gardener and a great cook; parishioner and usher of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Donavan Charles LeBoeuf

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of New York, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Luci Britton LeBoeuf; three brothers, Randall, John and Jason LeBoeuf; one sister, Catina Porche; his aunt and uncle, A.J. and Genevieve Bourg; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald Charles LeBoeuf and Theresa Clements LeBoeuf; one brother, Blake LeBoeuf; and one sister, Monica LeBoeuf Deroche
• clerk at Macy’s department store in New York and attended Ellender High School
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nettie Candies Percle

• age 80, a native of Des Allemands, a resident of Harvey for 50 years and a resident of Des Allemands for the past six years, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Colly Percle; one daughter, Debra Percle Tregle and husband, Thomas J. Tregle; one grandson, Thomas J. Tregle Jr.; and affectionately known as "Nan-nan" to the many nieces and nephews who loved her
• preceded in death by her parents, Ferdie and Amelia Cortez Candies; and one brother, Joseph "Bennie" Candies
• parishioner of St. Rosalie Catholic Church in Harvey for 50 years and a of St. Gertrude Catholic Church the past six years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leslie Carol Richard

• age 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cherie Martinez and Christy Coco; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Roger Richard; his parents, Alphonse and Julia Thibodaux Richard; five brothers, Walter "White," Fernand, Walta, Sidney and Theophile Richard; and five sisters, Emily Albert, Toley Bertrand, Inez Roussell, Leah Blank and Lizzie Hebert

Eva Sanchez Scioneaux

• age 84, a native of Choctaw and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
• funeral service today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Wilton Scioneaux and wife, Iris, of Vacherie; one daughter-in-law, Bertha M. Scioneaux of Idaho; one sister, Curlie S. Ordoyne of Choctaw; two brothers, Cline Sanchez and wife, May, and Rogers Sanchez and wife, Doris, all of Choctaw; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson J. Scioneaux; one son, Roy J. Scioneaux Sr.; her parents, Max and Henrietta Goodman Sanchez; two brothers, Robert and Wilton Sanchez; and three sisters, Maggie S. Cortez, Nora S. Hebert and Yvonne S. Tabor
• homemaker

Henry Williams Sr.

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of DeRidder, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Denise Miller Williams; three children, Henry Williams Jr. of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Michelle Williams of Fayetteville, N.C., and Brian Keith Williams of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one sister, Rosezetta Turner of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Terrance and Emma Rollins Williams; three sisters, Hazel W. Ellis, Lillie M. Williams and Maude C.W. Bolt; and one brother, Isaiah Williams Sr.
• veteran of the U.S. Army and a parachutist of the 82nd Air Borne

 

December 20, 2006

Johnnie Frankie Bateman

• age 89, a native of Fairview, Texas, and resident of Dallas, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
• funeral services Thursday at Restland Wildwood Chapel in Dallas
• survived by three daughters, Betty Theriot Simon of Houma and husband, Richard, Mary Ketchersid of College Station, Texas, and Thelma Kettler and husband, Bill, of Allen, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Michael Theriot, Douglas Theriot, Glenn Theriot, Greg Theriot, David Theriot, Laura Miller, Richard Ketchersid, William Kettler III, Kristen Kettler and John Kettler; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Bateman; her parents, John Robert Broyles and Malinda Speer Broyles; three sisters, Lena Day, Lucille Grissom and Doreen Broyles; two grandsons, James A. Theriot and Thomas A. Miller; and two sons-in-law, Charles Theriot and Chesley A. Ketchersid
• traveled throughout Texas and Louisiana related to oilfield work for Bateman Drilling Co. until settled in Dallas in 1957; longtime member of Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church where she was active in Women’s Society and taught children’s church school; retired from Page Drug Stores/Tom Thumb in 1975 where she received numerous awards for product displays she created; as well as being an ardent Cowboys fan and excellent cook, she hand-made individual quilts for all her children and grandchildren
• Restland Funeral Home

Irwin A. Ledet

• age 77, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Sheila Ledet; one son, Gary Ledet; four stepsons; three stepdaughters; three brothers, Ebdon Jr., Melvin and Jimmy Ledet; one sister, Janice Danos; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 16 step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ebdon and Azema Ledet
• owner of Chez YaYa Antique Shop, a former employee of the Sheriff’s Office and Texaco Service Station; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Jim Joseph Loupe Sr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Ruth Plaisance Loupe; two sons, Jim Loupe Jr. and Jason Loupe and companion, Lisa Knight; one daughter, Jessica Loupe Colson and husband, Joseph Colson III; five grandchildren, Jadyn Loupe, Joseph Colson IV, Sierra Colson, Coby Loupe and Rebecca Loupe; 10 sisters; and one brother
• preceded in death by his parents, John Loupe Sr. and Lucina Dupre Loupe; and one brother, Joseph Loupe
• former employee of Roy L. Baudoin Furniture Co. in Lockport
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carol Estay Rousselle

• age 68, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by one son, Paul J. Rousselle; two brothers, Ambrose "Butch" Estay Jr. and Dale Estay; one sister, Jo Ann Estay Walker; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose Estay Sr. and Ida Dufrene Estay
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Kathleen Babin

age 76, was crossing the busy intersection of La. 24 at Martin Luther King Boulevard at 6:45 p.m., Dec. 3 when hit by a Jeep; taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center and later transferred to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge for treatment of injuries described at the time as critical, died today as a result of her injuries and pronounced dead early this morning at Our Lady of the Lake

 

December 21, 2006

Edna May Alleman

• age 79, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Ebdon Alleman and Faustine Guilliot Alleman; five brothers, Cleveland, Clement, George, Clenese and John Alleman; and two sisters, Thelesia Bergeron and Rose Alleman
• parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

Kathleen Robichaux Babin

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 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 three daughters, Diane Champagne and husband, Mike, Sheila Hebert and husband, Robert, and Vickie Cancienne; seven grandchildren, Kirk, Kory and Kody Champagne, Kristie Boudreaux, Nancy and Scott Hebert and Katie Cancienne; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Austin, Kandace and Kain Champagne, Zachary and Abigail Boudreaux and Landyn Hebert; two sisters, Mary Ann Lagarde and Shirley Clement; and one brother, Lovell Robichaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Percy and May Breaux Robichaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earl Beo

• age 50, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Living Word Church on Valhi Boulevard in Houma; funeral service Friday at the church
• survived by his wife, Victoria Beo; one daughter, Katrina Beo; one stepson, Lawrence Davis; one sister, Jeanet Beo; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Beo; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harding and Mr. and Mrs. Rene Granger; three sisters, Rosa Marie Beo, Margie B. Bradley and Geraldine McGowan; and three brothers, Clarence, Albert J. and Irving Beo

Hazel Dupre Faye

• age 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Androcles E. Faye Jr.; three sons, Ivy Jr. and Terry Bourg and Daniel Faye; two daughters, Deborah Bourg and Melissa Detwiler; three sisters, Josephine Gravitt, Jeanette Medylen and Clotile Dupre; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Dupre and Frozine Vito Dupre; one son, Thomas Faye; and one sister, Leonise Malbrough
• homemaker

Bertrand Hadley

• age 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Eddie Hadley Jr.; one daughter, Kristy Tony of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Ronald Hadley and wife, Joyce, of Raceland, Daniel Hadley and wife, Gilda, of Fayetteville, N.C., and Jeffery Hadley of Kileen, Texas; six sisters, Emelda Hadley of Korea, Tammy Celestine and Gertrude Hadley of Raceland and Mildred Angela Hadley, Deidre Hadley and Esther M. Hadley of Kileen
• preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Hadley; one brother, Claude Hadley; and his grandparents, Eddie Sr. and Loretta Hadley and Lem and Lavania Davis
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Martha Richard Landry

• age 90, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Barbara Charlet and husband, Earl, and Jessie Lee Clause; two brothers, Pierre Richard and Euclid Hernandez; three grandchildren, Craig Charlet, Troy Clause and Penny Clause; and three great-grandchildren, Jason Charlet, Brittney Clause and Brandon Clause
• preceded in death by her husband, Jessie "Bo" Landry; her parents, Desire’ Richard and Cordelia Cavalier Richard; one son-in-law, Sidney Clause Jr.; two brothers, Doffie Richard and Walter Richard; and five sisters, Mildred Acosta, Delta Hernandez, Olphida "Tatoon" Arcement, Agnes Cedotal and Annie Bourg
• member of St. Philomena Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Stella Carlos Lirette

• age 71, a native of Theriot and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Delvin Lirette and wife, Reba, of Houma, and Kevin Lirette and wife, Charmaine, of Chauvin; four daughters, Lana Dupre and husband, Bobby, of Houma, Marilyn Foret and husband, Dennis, of Houma, Kathy Thibodeaux of Houma and Jeannie Lirette of Chauvin; three brothers, Clarence, Chester and Wilbert Carlos, all of Chauvin; two sisters, Clara Bain and Jane Adams of Chauvin; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar J. Lirette; her parents, Clarence and Emma Authement Carlos; one son, Rodney Lirette; and one half-brother, Adam "JD" Ordone

Antoinette Marie Usé Savoie

• age 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Benjamin P. Savoie and wife, Merle B., Paul A. Savoie and wife, Sylvia F., and Carroll J. Savoie of Houma; one daughter, Valerie S. Himel of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul James "Jimmie" Savoie; her father, Charles Victor "John" Usé; her mother and stepfather, Orlean Dupre Use’ LeBouef and Joseph LeBouef; three daughters, Bessie S. Brunet, Elsie Marie Savoie and Jeanette Savoie; two great-granddaughters, Peggy Sue Allemand and Shalon Belanger; one great-great-granddaughter, Pattie Lynn Scott; one son-in-law, Roy Himel; one daughter-in-law, Jeanette P. Savoie; and one sister, Aline Use’ Melancon Clement Pitre
• retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center and was one of the original staff members of the hospital
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Harry A. Slater

• age 88, a native of Boston and former resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• graveside service today at Beth Israel Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley S. Slater; two daughters, Madelene "Honey" Edelman of New Orleans and Rickie "Bunny" Charvat of Atlanta; one son, Larry Slater of St. Louis; one sister, Ray Levy; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• U.S. World War II veteran

Camille Bertrand ‘Pop’ Verdin

• age 95, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lockport, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Adam Verdin and wife, Elaine; four daughters, Eva Triche, Jean Carlos and husband, Kenneth, Helen Dufrene and husband, Venice, and Linda Dufrene and husband, Pat; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Aggie Matherne Verdin; his parents, Bernard and Julia Billiot Verdin; two brothers, Paul Ovelien Verdin and Norman Augustin Matherne; and three sisters, Agatha Adams, Ovelia Verdin and Tina Verdin
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

December 22, 2006

Dantrell Anderson

• age 27, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Janice Holmes Anderson and Preston Bolden of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Otis Johnson of Thibodaux; two sons, Dylan Anderson and Detron Anderson of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Tyrone Anderson, Kevin Anderson and Christopher Holmes of Thibodaux; eight stepbrothers, Ruben C. Brown, Vondell Brown, Jamie Jones, Dwayne Jones, Don Frye and Don Cole, all of Thibodaux, Joseph Brown of Raceland and Desmon Jones of Vacherie; two stepsisters, Kim Mingle of Washington, D.C., and Vakima Bolden of Thibodaux; and his grandmother, Alice Holmes of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie Bush, Corine Holmes and Ida Mae B. Lee
• Baptist

Eviola Anselmi Duet

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Wallace Duet Jr.; two sons, Willie and Donald Duet; one brother, Harry Anselmi; four sisters, Annabelle Melancon, Doris Eschette, Nora Anselmi and Nila Lasseigne; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Lathrop Anselmi; and two sisters, Geneva Anselmi and Eilene Plaisance
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Ida C. Marshall

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006
• funeral services held Saturday at Inglewood Park Mortuary in Los Angeles
• survived by three sons; one daughter, Sharon Pennington of Los Angeles; one brother, Junius Cully Jr., three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius Cully Sr. and Gustavia Jones; and one sister, Lula Parsons
• retired secretary with First Nations Wide in Los Angeles

Ilse Klara Mosbach McDonald

• age 78, a native of Kaiserslautern, Germany, and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006
• celebration of her life held at a later date
• survived by her husband, Tommie McDonald; two sons, David L. McDonald and Keith J. McDonald; one brother, Wolfgang Mosbach; and four grandchildren, Ryan, Paul, Melissa and Jeffrey McDonald
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Louise Kristman Mosbach
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Anthony O. Moschillo Sr.

• age 61, a native of Harrison, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel
• survived by his companion, Shela Sharp; his mother, Mary Horton Moschillo; one son, Anthony Jr. and wife, Carmine; two daughters, Lisa Jenkofsky and Cindy A. Moschillo; one brother, Ralph Moschillo; one sister, Diane Dennis; and three grandchildren, Angelina Luccia Moschillo, Talia Marie Capolino and Mia Moschillo
• preceded in death by his father, Ralph Moschillo
• retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the American Legion and Moose Head
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carrie Savoie Naquin

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thurs-day, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary F. Naquin Sr. and wife, Barbara, and Francis C. "Poochie" Naquin; one daughter, Janelle Becnel and husband, John; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camille I. Naquin; her parents, Jean Batiste Savoie and Louise Stevens Savoie; two brothers, Francis "Dewey" Savoie and Calvin Savoie; and two sisters, Quida Savoie and Ruby S. Kraemer
• Landry’s Funeral Home

J. B. Howard ‘Frog’ Parfait

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 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 the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Ella Solet Parfait of Dulac; six sons, Howard Parfait and wife, Dotti, Merlin Parfait and wife, Cristy, of Houma, John Kevin Parfait of Dulac, Raymond Parfait and wife, Tanya, Julian Parfait and wife, Shelly, and Adrian Parfait and wife, Autumn, of Houma; five daughters, Ramona Gregoire and husband, Norman, of Bayou Blue, Carolyn Dion and husband, Clyde, of Houma, Mary "Lanny" Luke and husband, Ennis, of Dulac, Marilyn "Doy" Champagne of Bayou Blue and Miranda Jeblonski and husband, Joseph, of Houma; two brothers, Paul Kirby Parfait and Harrison "Sonny" Parfait of Houma; three sisters, Rita Mae Lodrigue, Eva Naquin and Mary Libby Parfait of Dulac; 30 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Oleus Parfait and Juliene Verdin Parfait; one son, Steven Jerome Parfait; two brothers, Joseph Henry "Took" Parfait and John Abbey Parfait; and one sister, Mary Lillian Foret
• self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Gillis Richard Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• services held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Gros Richard; his mother, Louise Naquin Richard; one son, Jason Richard; one daughter, Dawn Richard Oncale; one sister, Mary Lou Richard Boudousquie; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gillis Richard Sr.

Myrtle W. Roberts

• age 81, a native of Jones County, Miss., and resident of St. Bernard Parish, died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
• memorial graveside service Saturday in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Silva, Rebecca Roberts, Barbara Roberts and Cheryl Decker; two brothers, Orbie Wright and Roy Wright; five sisters, Hazel Colgalzier, Thelma Kennedy, Mildred Owens, Opal Hanna and Ruth Maples; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Roberts; her parents, Robert and Lena Wright; one son, Gerald Roberts; one brother, James Wright; and one sister, Mae Cunningham

 

December 23, 2006

Walter ‘White’ Boudreaux

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:43 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion and caregiver, Mary Richard; one daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Rudy Chamberlain; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Charlene Boudreaux; his grandchildren, Randi Camberlain, Ginger Glidewell, Kandi Kraemer and husband, Mickey, Kasey and Marshall McCullough and Jade and Hunter Boudreaux; his great-grandchildren, Brooke, Nik and Julia Sanchez, Brittany Blanchard, Mason Glidewell and Tristar Kraemer; and his extended family and caregivers, Dustin Richard and Glenn Richard
• preceded in death by his wife, Ina Landry Boudreaux; his parents, Theodule and Odile Richard Boudreaux; one brother, Junius Boudreaux; and one sister, Marion Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Audrey Ford

• age 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas, Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-children; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Ford, her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux, and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church

Mary Alice Rome Hymel

• age 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:31 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived her husband, Henry A. Hymel Jr.; one son, David Lynn Hall Sr.; two daughters, JoAnna Savoie Reulet and Tina Maria Adams; two sisters, Mary Agnes Rome LaFontaine and Maizie Rome Cambre; six grandchildren, David Hall Jr., Emelia "Meah" Reulet, Mega Reulet, Alyssa Rodrigue, Christopher Hall and Dawson Rodrigue; and two great-grandchildren, Jasmin Hall and Bastian Hall
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien J. and Emalin Rome Rome; one brother, Adam Rome; and one sister, Enola Rome
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Robert J. Parks Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Jeandron Parks; three sons, Robert J. Parks Jr. and wife, Lynn Babin Parks, Jody Michael Parks and wife, Julie Caillouet Parks, and Jude Ernest Parks and wife, Kelly Guidroz Parks; two daughters, Carrie Park Louque and husband, Rick, Claudia Parks Danos and husband, Harry; one brother, Thomas H. Parks and wife, Myrtle Bergeron Parks; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Ida Guidroz Parks
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Harry A. Slater

• age 88, a native of Boston and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at Beth Israel Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley S. Slater; two daughters, Madelene "Honey" Edelman of New Orleans and Rickie "Bunny" Charvat of Atlanta; one son, Larry Slater of St. Louis; one sister, Ray Levy; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• U.S. World War II veteran

 

December 24, 2006

Mary Alice Rome Hymel

• age 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:31 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived her husband, Henry A. Hymel Jr.; one son, David Lynn Hall Sr.; two daughters, JoAnna Savoie Reulet and Tina Maria Adams; two sisters, Mary Agnes Rome LaFontaine and Maizie Rome Cambre; six grandchildren, David Hall Jr., Emelia "Meah" Reulet, Mega Reulet, Alyssa Rodrigue, Christopher Hall and Dawson Rodrigue; and two great-grandchildren, Jasmin Hall and Bastian Hall
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien J. and Emalin Rome Rome; one brother, Adam Rome; and one sister, Enola Rome
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Paul Dudley Kliebert

• age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with internment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Pauline LeBlanc Kliebert; two sons, Michael Anthony Kliebert and wife Marcella, Kevin Gerard Kliebert and wife Dora; three daughters, Maureen and husband Carol J. Gravois, Cheryl Kliebert Gravois, Melanie and husband Lloyd Ponvelle Jr.; two brothers, Mark Francis Kliebert and wife Ethel, Joseph Claude Kliebert and wife Mary Elizabeth; two sisters, Loice and husband John Tregre, Dixie and husband Larry Legendre; and 10 grandchildren, Dustin, Billy, Ellie and Edie Kliebert, Ashlee, Ken, Chelsea and Caroline Gravois, Aimee Coleman and Lloyd Ponvelle III
• preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Joseph Kliebert and Uranie Falgoust Kliebert
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 4245; retired production operator at Monsanto with 33½ years of service
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Jeffrey Brian Parker

• age 46, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and a resident of Houma, died at 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
• services held at a later date
• survived by his mother, Mary Bonham Parker Brown of Allegan, Mich., his companion, Theresa Entrican of Houma; two sons, Casey Parker and Seth Parker of Memphis; one daughter, Lindsey Parker of Lafayette; two brothers, Robert Parker of Burke, Va., and Michael Parker of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his father, Winifred Parker, and one brother, Kevin Parker
• truck driver

 

December 25, 2006

Brennen William Bradshaw

• age 2 weeks, 4 days old, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Steven Bradshaw and Jerica Gros; his grandparents, Ernest and Debbie Gros, Vicki Bradshaw and Steve Bradshaw; his great-grandparents, Marietta Tabor, Eloise Gros and Barbara Mills; one sister, Devyn Bradshaw; two aunts, Jeanene Blake and Jamie Clute; two uncles, Jimmy Blake and Richard Clute; and three cousins, Jarad and Jacob Blake and Zachary Clute
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Harry Tabor, Milton Gros and Sarah Hill
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Audrey Ford

• age 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, after a battle with cancer
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, and Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas and Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Ford; her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux; and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church
• Baker Funeral Home

Tenney Joseph Hebert

• age 93, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lester Hebert and wife, Thelma, and Stanley Hebert and wife, Tina; one daughter, Sheryl Tabor and husband, Clovis; one sister, Lulia Ordoyne; and four grandchildren, Leslie Hebert, James Tabor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kent Hebert and Lexi Hebert
• preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Hebert; his parents, Cliff Hebert and Bertha O. Hebert; one brother, Delaune Hebert; and one sister, Lula Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Paul Dudley Kliebert

• age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with internment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Pauline LeBlanc Kliebert; two sons, Michael Anthony Kliebert and wife Marcella, Kevin Gerard Kliebert and wife Dora; three daughters, Maureen and husband Carol J. Gravois, Cheryl Kliebert Gravois, Melanie and husband Lloyd Ponvelle Jr.; two brothers, Mark Francis Kliebert and wife Ethel, Joseph Claude Kliebert and wife Mary Elizabeth; two sisters, Loice and husband John Tregre, Dixie and husband Larry Legendre; and 10 grandchildren, Dustin, Billy, Ellie and Edie Kliebert, Ashlee, Ken, Chelsea and Caroline Gravois, Aimee Coleman and Lloyd Ponvelle III
• preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Joseph Kliebert and Uranie Falgoust Kliebert; and his in-laws, Paul and Henrietta Tardiff
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 4245; retired production operator at Monsanto with 33½ years of service
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Robert J. Parks Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Jeandron Parks; three sons, Robert J. Parks Jr. and wife, Lynn Babin Parks, Jody Michael Parks and wife, Julie Caillouet Parks, and Jude Ernest Parks and wife, Kelly Guidroz Parks; two daughters, Carrie Parks Louque and husband, Rick, and Claudia Parks Danos and husband, Harry; one brother, Thomas H. Parks and wife, Myrtle Bergeron Parks; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Ida Guidroz Parks
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

 

December 26, 2006

Chandra Louque Ayo

• age 49, a native of Lutcher and resident of Schriever, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clifton Ayo; her mother, Rose Mary Oubre Louque; one son, Jason Ayo; two brothers, Brad Louque and Morris Louque Jr.; and four sisters, Glenda Lasseigne, Rose Fremin of Lutcher, Cathy Accardo of Folsom and Wanda Trosclair of LaPlace
• preceded in death by her father, Morris "Buck" Louque Sr.; and one brother, Leray Louque
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James Patrick ‘Jimmy’ Berger

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Beach City, Texas, for 26 years, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux; his body was donated for medical research
• survived by the love of his life, Belinda Crawley Berger; two brothers, Robert Berger of Palm Desert, Calif., and Tommy Berger and wife, Merlin, of Thibodaux; his uncle and aunt, Raoul and Juanita Bourgeois of Thibodaux; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Margie and Doug Crawley of Beach City; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tina and Richard Epler of Santa Fe, Texas; his brother-in-law, Kevin Crawley of Beach City; two nieces, Meagan Neal of Santa Fe and Julie Toups and husband, Lance, of Houston; two nephews, David Berger of Thibodaux and Buck Smith of Beach City; three great-nephews, Jeremy and Hunter Smith of Beach City and Gavin Toups of Houston; his two faithful companions, Maggie Mae and Tucker Eugene; and many wonderful friends and relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Betty Berger
• beloved by many due to his quick wit and his ability to tell stories; enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, cooking and telling jokes

Louis Cyprien Chaisson

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Clodilia Billiot Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Louis Chaisson Jr. and wife, Debra, Kirby Chaisson Sr. and wife, Roxanne, Curtis Chaisson and Ricky Chaisson Sr. and wife, Effie; one daughter, Virginia Voisin and husband, Randy; one brother, Theo Chaisson; one sister, Rita Chaisson; 16 grandchildren, Scooter Chaisson and wife, Lynn, Tracie Authement and husband, Jason, Randy Voisin Jr. and wife, Erica, Michael, Jason and Dylan Voisin, Shannon Eschete and husband, Chad, Melissa Pellegrin and husband, Lance, Kirby Chaisson Jr. and wife, Danielle, Sally Hidalgo and husband, Brad, Crystal Chaisson, Brittany Parfait, Samantha Chaisson, Ricky Chaisson Jr., Scottie Chaisson and fiance, Dana, and Dusty Chaisson; 17 great-grandchildren, Candace and Hunter Chaisson, Hannah Chaisson, Kiera Maxine Authement, Brylan and Leezah Authement, Taegan Voisin, Paulina Voisin, Kyra Stoot Hebert, Caleb and Lindsey Billiot, Lance Pellegrin Jr., Laci, T-Brad and Megan Hidalgo, and Branson and Claire Chaisson; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson; four brothers, Frank, Gracien, Harvey and Johnny Chaisson; two sisters, Lucille Billiot and Landa Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Randii Voisin and Dawson Voisin
• self-employed welder
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ra’Tnasia Day

• age 8 months, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• religious service today at Kennedy Funeral Home, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Robert Earl Day Jr. and Latisha Lashaun Bradley of Raceland; two brothers, Jerord Major Jr. and Robert Earl Day III of Raceland; one sister, Ra’Tinisha Lashaun Day of Raceland; and her grandparents, Robert Earl Sr. and Barbara Ann Day, Vivian Bradley and Mitchell Willis
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Nathaniel and Catherine Bradley

Audrey Ford

• age 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, after a battle with cancer
• religious service today at Baker Funeral Home, with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, and Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas and Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Ford; her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux; and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church
• Baker Funeral Home

Paul Dudley Kliebert

• age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• mass today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with internment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Pauline LeBlanc Kliebert; two sons, Michael Anthony Kliebert and wife Marcella, and Kevin Gerard Kliebert and wife, Dora; three daughters, Maureen and husband Carol J. Gravois, Cheryl Kliebert Gravois, Melanie and husband Lloyd Ponvelle Jr.; two brothers, Mark Francis Kliebert and wife Ethel, Joseph Claude Kliebert and wife Mary Elizabeth; two sisters, Loice and husband John Tregre, Dixie and husband Larry Legendre; and 10 grandchildren, Dustin, Billy, Ellie and Edie Kliebert, Ashlee, Ken, Chelsea and Caroline Gravois, Aimee Coleman and Lloyd Ponvelle III
• preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Joseph Kliebert and Uranie Falgoust Kliebert; one son, Sherlon Francis Kliebert; and his in-laws, Paul and Henrietta Tardiff
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 4245; retired production operator at Monsanto with 33½ years of service
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Ava Marie Naquin

• age 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Brandon Naquin and Jessica Huggins Naquin of Houma; one sister, Isabella Claire Naquin of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Robert W. Huggins of Northport, Ala., and Terresa B. Huggins of Gulfport, Miss.; her paternal grandparents, Raymond and (step) Angie Naquin of Houma and Teresa Reynolds Babin of Houma; her paternal great-grandparents, John and Linda Reynolds of Houma and Raymond Naquin Sr. of Houma; her maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Mary Bratton Sr. of Pass Christian, Miss.; her great-great-grandmother, Mabel Deville Reynolds of Cheneyville; two aunts; and three uncles
• preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Huggins and Betty Naquin

Claudia Z. Pitre

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry J. Pitre; three sons, Jed Pitre, Dean Pitre and Steve Pitre; one daughter, Michelle Pitre; two brothers, Olen Zeringue and Odel Zeringue; one sister, Gloria Naquin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo Paul Zeringue and Nell Bergeron Zeringue

Jeanette Luke Price

• age 74, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 58 years, Norris J. Price Sr. of Chauvin; two sons, Steve Price Sr. and wife, Susan, and Norris Price Jr. and wife, Carla, of Chauvin; two daughters, Debra Dupre and husband, Wade, and Bonnie Lirette of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lovy Luke and Lillian LeBlanc Luke; one brother, Reynold Luke Sr.; and four sisters, Viona Luke, Jeanetta Luke, Betty Bourgeois and Grace Callais
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

December 27, 2006

Leon J. ‘Lee’ Ayo Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church. His body was donated to science
• survived by one daughter, Lisa Ayo Ohmer and husband, Troy; one son, Shane G. Ayo and wife, Farrah; one sister, Mrs. Dan (Bush) McNamara; one brother, Joseph "Joe" Ayo and wife, Chrissy; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon J. Ayo Sr. and Goldie Rodrigue Ayo; and one brother-in-law, Dan McNamara
• retired employee of the city of Thibodaux

Joyce Pepper Barrios

• age 71, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Barrios Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry B. Barrios; her mother, Lula B. Pepper LeBlanc; two daughters, Janie Barrios and Bonnie B. Blanchard; two brothers, Milton and James Pepper; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Louis Pepper
• member of Living Word and Women’s Aglow

Doris Arcement Barbier

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Gwen St. Romain and Beryl Bourgeois; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Barbier; her parents, Clerfet Arcement and Ozea Gro Arcement; one son, Donald Barbier; and one grandson, Steven St. Romain
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Emelda Landry Benoit

• age 77, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Russel C. Benoit; two sons, Russel "Rusty" Benoit II and wife, Grace, and Ward Benoit and wife, Anne; three daughters, Sheryle Chauvin and husband, Harold, and Beverly Pitre and husband, Daryl, and Janet Benoit; two brothers, Whitney "Nick" and Charles "Man" Landry; two sisters, Hilda Melancon and Ida Clement; six grandchildren, Celeste Boudreaux, Amanda Pitre, Adam Pitre, Jeremy Arceneaux, Brock Benoit and Drew Benoit; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvain and Helena Percle Landry; one brother, Phillip Landry; one stepbrother, Joseph Landry; two sisters, Marie Landry and Iris Clement; one stepsister, Josephine Bolotte; and four grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Glenn Patrick Breaux

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:36 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Andrew P. Breaux and Myra Antill Breaux of Houma; his fiance, Jodie King of Houma; two brothers Bernie Breaux and wife, Ketti, and Drew Breaux and wife, Christine, of Houma; two nephews, Justin Breaux and companion, Ashley, and Jared Breaux of Patterson; and two great-nieces, Kaylynn and Kaylee Breaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Santie Antill, and Mardis and Velma Breaux
• welder at Chet Morrison and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; member of the Woodmen of the World, National Rifle Association and Coastal Conservation Association; an avid hunter, fisherman and scuba diver
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Amy T. Carbajal

• age 33, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emiliano Carbajal; her mother, Sally Theriot Toups; one son, Emilio Carbajal; three daughters, Jessica, Raquel and Juliana Carbajal; two sisters, Tessie Garcia of North Carolina and Dodie Garcia of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Clement John Toups; her maternal grandparents, Roland and Audrey Theriot; and her paternal grandparents, Louis and Odile Toups
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Louis Cyprien Chaisson

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Clodilia Billiot Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Louis Chaisson Jr. and wife, Debra, Kirby Chaisson Sr. and wife, Roxanne, Curtis Chaisson and Ricky Chaisson Sr. and wife, Effie; one daughter, Virginia Voisin and husband, Randy; one brother, Theo Chaisson; one sister, Rita Chaisson; 16 grandchildren, Scooter Chaisson and wife, Lynn, Tracie Authement and husband, Jason, Randy Voisin Jr. and wife, Erica, Michael, Jason and Dylan Voisin, Shannon Eschete and husband, Chad, Melissa Pellegrin and husband, Lance, Kirby Chaisson Jr. and wife, Danielle, Sally Hidalgo and husband, Brad, Crystal Chaisson, Brittany Parfait, Samantha Chaisson, Ricky Chaisson Jr., Scottie Chaisson and fiance, Dana, and Dusty Chaisson; 17 great-grandchildren, Candace and Hunter Chaisson, Hannah Chaisson, Kiera Maxine Authement, Brylan and Leezah Authement, Taegan Voisin, Paulina Voisin, Kyra Stoot Hebert, Caleb and Lindsey Billiot, Lance Pellegrin Jr., Laci, T-Brad and Megan Hidalgo, and Branson and Claire Chaisson; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson; four brothers, Frank, Gracien, Harvey and Johnny Chaisson; two sisters, Lucille Billiot and Landa Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Randii Voisin and Dawson Voisin
• self-employed welder
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kentrell Dewey ‘Click’ Charles Sr.

• age 30, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Ella Marie Charles Verrett of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; his father, Raymond Lawson Jr. of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Arnold Verrett of Ewa Beach; two sons, Kentrell Charles Jr. and Keondre’ Charles of Raceland; two daughters, Rynikka Holmes and Kiwana Richard of Raceland; two sisters, Kendra Thomas of Ewa Beach and Railynn Price of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Deon Charles Sr. of Raceland and Donté Richard of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Elonoise Alexander; his great-grandfather, Evans Charles Sr.; his great-grandmother, Gustavia Booker Charles; and his great-grandfather, Raymond Lawson Sr.
• Baptist

Joyce Clement Gros

• age 75, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary Gros and wife, Lorie, and Jay Gros; two daughters, Janice Seamon and companion, Curtis Chamberlain, and Darlene Villagrana and husband, Jose; one sister, Geraldine Theriot; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Gros; her parents, Raoul Clement and Laura Diaz Clement; and one grandson, Joshua Seamon
• pallbearers Lafate Day Jr., Donnie Day, Jason Seamon, Jeromy Gros, Ricky Glover and Jeff Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

John Philip Hebert

• age 41, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to service time Thursday at New Life Fellowship Church in Bayou Blue; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Helen Lajeunie; one son, Brett Hebert; three brothers, Paul, Dale and Chad Hebert; and five sisters, Elizabeth Elliott, Belita Naquin, Patricia Elliot, Faye Helton and Nanette Prestenbach
• preceded in death by his parents, Julius E. and Isabelle Matherne Hebert; and one sister, Julie Naquin
• Methodist

Monica Crochet Hollis

• age 31, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation today and to service time Thursday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her husband, Shawn Hollis; her parents, Melvin Crochet Sr. and Sylvia St. Pierre Crochet; two daughters, Brittany Hollis and Amber Hollis; one brother, Melvin Crochet Jr.; and one sister, Rhonda St. Amant

Jose Isabel Lopez

• age 79, a native of Mexico and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Silvia Lopez; four sons, Alberto, Juan, Marcos and Francisco Lopez; eight daughters, Teresa Lopez, Leticia Lopez, Consuelo Lopez, Anna Lopez, Martha Lopez, Isabel Lopez, Sylvia Lopez and Teresita Gomez; two brothers, Juan Aguilar and Antonio Aguilar; three sisters, Dominga Aguilar, Carmen Aguilar and Petra Aguilar; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jose A. Lopez and Nieves Lopez

René Albert Planchard Sr.

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kraemer, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Martinez Planchard; two sons, René Planchard Jr. and Clifford Planchard Sr.; one daughter, Jodie Lohfink; five grandchildren, Robert, Amanda, Marissa, Joshua and Clifford Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Ryder
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester L. Planchard and Lillian Langsford Planchard
• member of IBEW Local 130 and St. James Hunting Club
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leroy Joseph Ross

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Metz Ross of Thibodaux; one son, Marcus Ross of Thibodaux; one daughter, Valerie Thomas and husband, Troy, of Statesboro, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Ursula Taylor of Thibodaux; one brother, Cleveland Ross and wife, Cynthia, of Thibodaux; seven sisters, Olivia Coleman and husband, Henry, Darlene Ross, Rosalee Richard and husband, Ronald, Geraldine Ross, Betty Davis, Sharlene Southall and husband, Michael, all of Thibodaux and Sadie Ross of Morgan City; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Robert Ross; four brothers, Alvin Davis, Eddie Ross, Nelson Ross and Oscar Ross; and five sister, Ruby Ross, Martha Davis, Lillian Gaines, Florence Wheller and Viola Ross
• Baptist

Tony Lynn Wilks

• age 16, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Alice Wilks and Trouish Hammond, and Tony and Zelda Smith; and two brothers, Terrell Wilks and Trouish Wilks
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosa Damper, Louis Wilks and Mary S. Smith

 

December 28, 2006

Josepeh Marcel Becnel

• age 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marion Reulet Becnel; two sons, Gary Becnel and wife, Cheryl, and Cory Becnel and wife, Anne; two daughters, Patricia Millet and husband, Frank, and Dora Kliebert and husband, Kevin; one brother, Joseph B. Becnel; two sisters, Jane B. Percle and Mabel B. Guillot; eight grandchildren, Jeremy and Kesha Becnel, Joshua Becnel, Laynie Millet, Ryan Millet, Ellie Kliebert, Kacie Becnel and Edie Kliebert; and three great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anna Becnel and Braydin Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Marguerite Falgoust Becnel; three brothers, Abel Jr., Louis and Francois Antoine Becnel; and six sisters, Janet B. Folse, Yvonne B. Percle, Marie B. Zeringue, Althea B. Rome, Ann Becnel and Delta B. Rodrigue
• member of VFW Vacherie Post No. 4245 and a Korean War veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Duane Anthony Carlos

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• memorial graveside service Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Belinda Chaisson Carlos; his mother, Dorothy Trahan Carlos; one brother, Keith Carlos; and four sisters, Donna Guillory, Lona Ludwig, Carmen Conrad and Leslie Rapp
• preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Carlos Sr.; and one brother, Charles J. Carlos Jr.
• Catholic and was a ship fitter

Ernest J. ‘Puppy Dog’ Borne Jr.

• age 50, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation today in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Katherine Boudreaux Borne; his mother, Una Roger Borne; two sons, Gerard Borne and wife, Lacy, and Robby Borne; one brother, Earl Borne; and one granddaughter, Layla Borne
• preceded in death by his father, Ernest J. Borne Sr.
• loved fishing, hunting and going to the camp with friends and family
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leroy Joseph ‘Choupic’ Braud

• age 45, a native of Choupic and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday in the Thibodaux Funeral Home; service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Jacqueline, Chelsey and Toni Renee Braud; one brother, Joseph Braud Jr. and wife, Cecile Thibodaux; two sisters, Mary Ann Benoit and husband, Antoine Jr., and Penny Braud; one granddaughter, Jamielynn Martin; three nieces, Lacy and Megan Benoit and April Begeron and husband, Roy Jr.; two nephews, Chad Thibodaux and Jeffery Benoit; two great-nieces, Kialyee Benoit and Haley Bergeron; and one great-nephew, Nathan Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Floyd Murphy Braud Sr. and Jacqueline Barrilleaux Braud; one sister, Tammy Braud; his grandparents; and two nephews
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Veneda Doucet Eymard

• age 82, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Emile Eymard; and one sister, Annette Doucet
• preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig J. and Arcdie Eymard Doucet; two brothers, Warren and E.J. Doucet; and two sisters, Enola D. Dufrene and Madeline D. Marsden
• retired schoolteacher with the Lafourche Parish School Board; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Catholic Daughters of America

Ruby Lirette Landry

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, after suffering a massive stroke
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband, Jean Wilbert Landry; her seven children, Elaine Hebert and husband, Charles, Will Landry and wife, Margo, Danny Landry and wife, Linda, Beverly Boudreaux and husband, Jeffrey, Brenda Gaudet and husband, Kent, Bruce Landry and wife, Karen, and Wayne Landry and wife, Robin; 19 grandchildren, Dawn Cone, Eric Hebert, Shannon Brown, Shellie Landry, Jennifer Comeaux, Mitch Landry, Brett Landry, Renee Strander, Matthieu Boudreaux, Jason Gaudet, Gina Gaudet, Jaime Foret, Shane Landry, Corey Adams, Brad Pennington, Dylan Pennington, Derick Molaison, Ashley Landry and Wesley Landry; 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon Cone, Kevin Cone, Taylor Hebert, Ashton Hebert, Clara Bean Brown, Logan Strander, Quinn Michael Strander, Jackson Strander, Max Landry, Rainey Landry, Jayce Landry, Trey Adams, Taylor Foret and Trace Foret; and her siblings, Theresa Boudreaux, Vivian Tabor, Larry Lirette and Ashbey "Buddy" Lirette
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edia Lirette; and her siblings, Hubert Lirette, Allen Lirette and Jenny Lirette Chaisson
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; devoted her life to her husband, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Elnora Adams Loupe

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Louis Loupe Jr. of Lockport; three daughters, Linda Pitre of Lockport, Cathy Friloux of Larose and Ellen LeBlanc of Raceland; one sister, Elvira Plaisance; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Noblsia Gisclair Adams; one son-in-law, Carl Friloux; three brothers, Loven, Morris and Phillip Adams; two sisters, Shirley Bourgeois and Armous Slyvia; and two grandchildren, Tommy James Friloux and Michael Pitre
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Irma Culipher Musso

• age 91, a native of Sulphur Springs, Miss., a former resident of Madison County, Miss., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home; graveside service Saturday at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Canton, Miss.
• survived by one sister, Ruth C. Camp of Meneola, Texas; three nieces; five nephews; 22 great-nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Vincent F. Musso of Thibodaux; her parents, John C. Culipher and Alice Ray Culipher; one brother, John Culipher; and three sisters, Danie C. Dendy, Edna C. Cauthen and Christine C. Smith

Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron

• age 85, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Friday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by two daughters, Beverly Orgeron Cortez and Elmire Orgeron; three sons, William "Billy," Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Rameaux Orgeron; her parents, Elmire and Henry LaBlanc Sr.; and one son, Elmo Orgeron
• loved being with her grandchildren; enjoyed bingo and the casino
• Samart Funeral Home

Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr.

• age 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Gray, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Sidney "S.J." or "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rousseau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau
• parishioner of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657; retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years

Teakia Spells

• age 29, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by her parents, Willie Mae and Ray Charles Spells of Houma; one son, Dantie Spells of Houma; one daughter, Diamond Spells of Houma; and three brothers, Gregory and Jarrald Spells of New Orleans and Ray Spells of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandparents, the Rev. Willie and Katie Campbell and Arnett and Francis Spell
• member of Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church

Raymond J. Thibodeaux

• age 81, a native of Labadieville, a longtime resident of Bogalusa and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vernice B. Thibodeaux; three sons, Wayne J. Thibodeaux, George E. Thibodeaux and Steven P. Thibodeaux; one brother, James P. Thibodeaux; one sister, Marion T. Daigle; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George C. Thibodeaux and Uramie G. Thibodeaux
• graduate of Labadieville High School and Tulane University

Elmira Therese Waguespack Tregre

• age 90, died in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• services at St. Philip Catholic Church at a later date
• survived by two daughters, Julie Blanchard Gohring of Atlanta and Shirley Tregre of Denham Springs; four grandchildren, Michael J. Blanchard Jr. of Lafayette, Steven Tregre Blanchard of Duluth, Ga., James A. Daigre III and Hope M. Dunaway, both of Denham Springs; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Isaac Blanchard of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her husband, F.J. Tregre Jr.; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Florian Waguespack
• Cremation Society of the SOUTH

Wallace Joseph ‘Lil Wallace’ Trosclair Jr.

• age 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Wallace Joseph Trosclair Sr. and Melissa Dion Trosclair of Houma; one unborn daughter, Ma-Kiya Alize’ Trosclair of Houma; two brothers, Royal "T-Roy" Trosclair and Adrian "Butta" Trosclair of Houma; two sisters, Adrianne "Annie" Trosclair and Amanda Marie Trosclair of Houma; one nephew, Kaleb James Trosclair; and one niece, Ansleigh Nicole Lovell
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Royal Trosclair and Dolores Phillips; and his maternal grandparents, Ulyess and Shirley "Toot" Foret Dion
• self-employed shrimper and crabber; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anita E. Voclain

• age 45, a native of Mathews and resident of Gray, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; service at the funeral home, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her husband, Dale Voclain Sr.; her mother, Neddy B. Breaux; one son, Dale Voclain Jr.; one daughter, Jaime Voclain; two brothers, Hilton Breaux Jr. and Guston Breaux; and one sister, Linda Pertuit
• preceded in death by her father, Hilton Breaux Sr.

 

December 29, 2006

Gabriel James ‘Gabe’ Abshire

• age 48, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou L’Ourse, died on the water Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation Thursday and today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; service today at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Morgan City, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his three daugh-ters, Shantell Abshire of Houma, Kaitlyn Abshire of LaPlace, and Kara Abshire of Thibodaux; one grandson, Logan Jacobs; his mother, Alice Paray Abshire; his adopted mother Fanny Ortis; seven brothers, James Mitchell of Lafayette, Clint Abshire and wife, Deloris, of Lafayette, Mar-shall Alle-man and wife, Melissa, of Morgan City, Danny Davis of Miss., Willie Abshire III of Morgan City, Norman Alleman Jr. of Duson, and Kenny Ortis of Calumet; two sisters, Becky Cormier of Duson and Kammy Boudreaux and husband, Brent, of Bayou Vista
• preceded in death by his father, Willie Abshire Jr.; his step-mother; one sister, Robin Alleman; and one son, Joshua Mire
• boat captain; fished, hunted and passed away on the water; devoted family member to all, bring over things they needed or fixing what was broken around their homes; loved to cook and invite family and friends over; loved to watch people enjoy themselves
• Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City

Ora Mae Celestine

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church; service Saturday at the church
• survived by her father, Thomas Celestine; one son, Tony Celestine and wife, Carla; two daughters, Lynette Joseph and Gena Johnson and husband, Kerwin Jr.; four brothers, Irvin Celestine and wife, Daisy, Ernest Celestine and wife, Diane, C.W. Celestine and Rufus Celestine; two sisters, Lois Ruffin and husband, Julius, and Dorothy Celestine; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Alice Rose Celestine; one sister, Barbara Celestine; and her grand-parents, Sidny Celestine, Celina Carter and Louis Adams
• usher at New Zion Baptist Church and a retired certified nursing assistant

June Caserta Forshag

• age 86, native of Covington and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home’s chapel with burial at St. An-thony Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kevin Forshag and wife, Lee Ann, and Billy Forshag; two daughters, Judy Keller and husband, Randy, of Lafayette and Duane June Gleason and husband, Darrell, of Atlanta; one brother, Harol Henry Caserta of Tennessee; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elmer William Forshag, Jr.; her parents, Joseph Caserta and Josephine Duffel Caserta and one brother, Joseph Caserta
• retired school teacher with the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for 32 years; taught at St. Francis de Sales and Vandebilt Catholic High School until retirement; enshrined in Vandebilt Hall of Fame; parishioner at St. An-thony Catholic Church

Ruby Lirette Landry

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, after suffering a massive stroke
• visitation to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband, Jean Wilbert Landry; her seven children, Elaine Hebert and husband, Charles, Will Landry and wife, Margo, Danny Landry and wife, Linda, Beverly Boudreaux and husband, Jeffrey, Brenda Gaudet and husband, Kent, Bruce Landry and wife, Karen, and Wayne Landry and wife, Robin; 19 grandchildren, Dawn Cone, Eric Hebert, Shannon Brown, Shellie Landry, Jennifer Comeaux, Mitch Landry, Brett Landry, Renee Strander, Matthieu Boudreaux, Jason Gaudet, Gina Gaudet, Jaime Foret, Shane Landry, Corey Adams, Brad Pennington, Dylan Pennington, Derick Molaison, Ashley Landry and Wesley Landry; 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon Cone, Kevin Cone, Taylor Hebert, Ashton Hebert, Clara Bean Brown, Logan Strander, Quinn Michael Strander, Jackson Strander, Max Landry, Rainey Landry, Jayce Landry, Trey Adams, Taylor Foret and Trace Foret; and her siblings, Theresa Boudreaux, Vivian Tabor, Larry Lirette, Ashbey "Buddy" Lirette and Jerry Lirette
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edia Lirette; and her siblings, Hubert Lirette, Allen Lirette and Jenny Lirette Chaisson
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; devoted her life to her husband, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Earline L. Mire

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; mass at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lois M. Gauthreaux and husband, Richard B. Gauthreaux; one grand-daughter, Christine G. Breaux; four great-grandchildren, Reggie A. Griffin, Brayden M., Jordan M. and Brennan J. Breaux; two great-great-grandchildren, Mary Leslie and Loleda Jane Griffin and two sisters, Edwise L. Theriot and Helen L. Daigle
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix J. Mire, parents Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; five brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; five sisters, Wilda Plai-sance, Annette Arabie, Winnie DeGruise, Edith Plaisance and Odette Landry and one grand-daughter, Maria G. Griffin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Ava Marie Naquin

• age 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Rosary Saturday at the church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Brandon Naquin and Jessica Huggins Naquin of Houma; one sister, Isabella Claire Naquin of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Robert W. Huggins of Northport, Ala., and Terresa B. Huggins of Gulfport, Miss.; her paternal grandparents, Raymond and (step) Angie Naquin of Houma and Teresa Reynolds Babin of Houma; her paternal great-grandparents, John and Linda Reynolds of Houma and Raymond Naquin Sr. of Houma; her maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Mary Bratton Sr. of Pass Christian, Miss.; her great-great-grandmother, Mabel Deville Reynolds of Cheneyville; two aunts; and three uncles
• preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Huggins and Betty Naquin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron

• age 85, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Friday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by two daughters, Beverly Orgeron Cortez and Elmire Orgeron; three sons, William "Billy," Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Rameaux Orgeron; her parents, Elmire and Henry LaBlanc Sr.; and one son, Elmo Orgeron
• loved being with her grandchildren; enjoyed bingo and the casino
• Samart Funeral Home

Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr.

• age 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Sidney "S.J." or "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rousseau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grand-children; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau
• parishioner of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657; retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years

Olive Falgout Thibodaux

• age 99, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation Saturday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived one daughter, Ad-die Joy and husband, Bobby Kearns; five grandchildren and their spouses, Roxanne K. Dill, Bobby and Vickie Kearns; Tim and Brandy Kearns, Susan K. and Ken Trosclair and Kathleen K. and Scott Keene; 15 great-grandchildren, Katherine and James Dill, Jason, Jacob and Rebecca Kearns, Tabitha and Matthew Kearns, Michah, Abigail, Jonathan, Samuel and Benjamin Trosclair, Carolyn Blake and Sean Keene; three sisters, Lelia Duplantis, Emily Smith and Ethel Roddy and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Addie Thibodaux; an infant son; her parents, Luke and Lelia Falgout, one stepmother Eva Falgout; grandson-in-law, Stephen Dill; three sisters, Marie Falgout, Cecile Martel and Louise Vice and two brothers Ambroise and Lester Falgout
• Thibodaux Funeral Homes

Anita Voclain

• age 45, a native of Mathews and resident of Gray, died at 5:05 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service at the funeral home with burial in the Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her husband, Dale Voclain Sr., her mother, Neddy B. Breaux; one son, Dale Voclain Jr.; one daughter, Jaime Voclain; two brothers, Hilton Breaux Jr. and Guston Breaux; one sister, Linda Pertuit
• preceded in death by her father, Hilton Breaux Sr.

Dontrell Jabor Williams

• infant, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• graveside services today at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Suranakey Williams and Dontrell Howard Sr; and one sister, Honesti Navel Jackson

Patricia Williams

• age 38, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday and the funeral home with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her children, Amy, Chardey, Anthony and Dominique Williams; one grandchild; her mother, Mattie Thornton; and eight sisters, Linda Williams and husband, Donald, Shelly Adams and husband, Tory, Michelle Thornton of Haywood Calif., LaTonya Ward and husband, Derrick, Lana Thornton, Sherry Sims and hus-band, Chirstopher, Lakeesha Ray and husband, Clarence III, and Juanita Thornton
• preceded in death by her father, Robert Nelson Jr.; her grandparents, Elizabeth and Jack Williams; and one sister, Tina Williams

 

December 30, 2006

Brayden Joseph ‘B’ Breaux

• age 5, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Scott M. and Andrea McLuckie Breaux; his grandparents, Gerald J. Breaux and Angie L. Breaux and Robert W. McLuckie and Sharon G. McLuckie; two great-grandmothers, "Granny" Carrie Guilbeau and Antoinette V. Lirette; one great-grandfather, Robert McLuckie; three brothers, Brittan M.S. Breaux, Zachary J. Breaux and his twin, Dylan R. Breaux; his godparents, Rae Duet and Ian McLuckie; and his dog, B’s Buddie
• preceded in death by his great grandparents, Gillis and Eula Breaux, Leland Lirette and Delores McLuckie; and his godmother, Keli Curole Frazier
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School; president of B’s Buddies; loved the color orange, trains, horses, dogs and all things Disney
• Samart Funeral Home

Kerri Marie McKinney

• age 20, a native and resident of Klotzville, died in Gramercy on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; mass today at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Derriyan Jackson; her mother, Donna Joseph McKinney; her father and stepmother, Mark and Dana McKinney; three sisters, her twin Kellie McKinney, Hope McKinney and Phoebe Joseph; her maternal grandmother, Gertrude Joseph; numerous aunts and uncles; one niece; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edward and Anna Mae McKinney

Teddy John ‘T-Ted’ Meaux

• age 52, a resident of Broussard, died at his home Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006
• visitation today at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan; mass today at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Chapel in Kaplan
• survived by one daughter, Heather Smith of Austin, Texas; one granddaughter, Natalie Smith of San Antonio; his father, Eldridge Meaux of Kaplan; one sister, Cynthia Hitt and husband, Kevin, of Houma; two nieces, Rachel and Megan Hitt of Houma; one godchild, Melanie Pitre of Thibodaux; and several friends and family
• preceded in death by his mother, Odelia Meaux; his paternal grandparents, Odelion and Celeste Trahan; his paternal grandparents, Enolas and Nella Meaux; and one sister, Mary Meaux
• Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan

Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr.

• age 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Louis Church; mass today at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Sidney "S.J." or "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rousseau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau
• parishioner of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657; retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years

 

December 31, 2006

Charles Fazzio

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Blanchard Fazzio of Houma; his father, Vincent C. Fazzio of Houma; one son Willis V. Fazzio and fiancée, Stephanie Gautreau, of Harahan; two sisters, Janet F. Bergeron of Houma and Ann L. LeBoeuf and husband, Harris P., of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his mother, Zenobia Dupre Fazzio; his grandparents, Alexander Dupre Sr. and Lorena Scott Dupre and Tony and Sadie Fazzio; and one brother-in-law, Daniel J. Bergeron Sr.
• salesman for Coastal Wire Rope and Supply Inc. for 11 years; served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Glen Delano Luker

• age 73, a native of Crestview, Fla., former resident of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Lakewood Quarters Nursing Care Facility
• memorial services were private; body was donated to science at LSU in New Orleans
• survived by one sister, Nellie Ruth Parker of Dallas; two brothers, Ronald Derwood Luker of Crestview and Johnie Newton Luker of Mesquite, Texas; one son, Douglas Delano Luker of Denham Springs; five daughters, Glenda Suann Spikes and Carla Jane Whalen of Baton Rouge, Gay Lynn Stephens of Walker, Donna Louise Martin of Summit, Miss., and Brenda Diane Reinman of Canton, N.C.; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, John Henry Luker; his mother, Mary Etta Petty Luker; and one sister, Jahaza Marie Ethridge
• graduated from Crestview High School in 1951 as an outstanding athlete in baseball; also was all-conference in football and received a football scholarship to Auburn University in Alabama; spent two years in the Army at Fort Benning, Ga., then received football and baseball scholarships to McNeese State College in Lake Charles; at McNeese, earned All-Conference Catcher in 1956; earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1967 and did residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans; practiced family medicine in Belle Chase and family and industrial practice in Grand Isle; assistant coroner in Jefferson Parish and practiced emergency medicine at River West Medical Center in Plaquemine, River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace and Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma; enjoyed salt-water fishing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; in Australia, caught his prize fish, a 1,170-pound black marlin; family, fishing and practicing medicine meant the most to him

Marie Sposito Maloney

• age 91, a native and resident of Thibod-aux, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Sandra Maloney Braud and husband, Terry P. Braud Sr.; three sisters, Theresa S. Gaubert, Esttel S. Bergeron and Marguerite S. Traigle; six grandchildren, Terry P. Braud Jr. and Robin Braud, Timothy "Timmy" and Cindy Braud, Lori Braud Bourgeois and Chad Bourgeois; and six great-grandchildren, Terry "Patrick" Braud III, Amber Braud, Keith Bergeron, Maya Bourgeois, Diana and Elise Michel
• preceded in death by her parents, Benedict P. and Lucille Naquin Sposito; one brother, Lloyd C. Sposito Sr.; and one sister, Anne S. Albert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Evelyn ‘Ms Evee’ Ordoyne Michel

• age 71, a native of Lutcher, a former resident of Houma and a resident of Gramercy, died at 10:22 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by two sons, Wilfred "Bill" Michel of Gramercy and Bodie Michel and wife, Donna, of Houma; one daughter, Trudie Gaudet and husband, Mark, of Houma; seven grandchildren, Marcie and Mikki McCoy, Brandi and Emily Gaudet, and Kami, Megan and Beau Michel, all of Houma; six great-grandchildren, Trent, Cameron, Alexis, Cassie and Madison Lodrigue and Kamryn Martin, all of Houma; her mother, Elia G. Ordoyne of Lutcher; one brother, Edward "Jimmy" Ordoyne and wife, Catherine, of Gramercy; one sister, Alice Deroche and husband, Andy, of Gramercy; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her father, Dolian "Noon" Ordoyne; her former husband, Arthur Michel; one son, Artie Michel; one daughter, Gizelle "Gi" McCoy; one granddaughter, Mindy Gaudet; and a very fond brother-in-law, Frank Laiche Jr.
• former owner of Evee’s Lounge in Gramercy
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Dora Martin Songe

• age 86, a native of El Paso, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, R. Martin Songe and wife, Linda, of Kingsville, Texas, and Douglas Songe and wife, Carol, or Wagoner, Texas; three daughters, Jeanne Brown and husband, James, of Azle, Texas, Olivia Labit and husband, Francis, of Houma and Victoria Detiveaux and husband, Joe, of Odessa, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Sonny" Songe; her parents, Jackson Herbert Martin and Laura Marchbanks Martin; one brother, Charles E. Martin; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson
• member of Krewe of Flames, Doll Lovers, Houma Oil Wives Club and a Girl Scout leader for many years; retired registered nurse and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church