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Obituaries 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  09 July 2008

Extracted obituaries are from the St. Charles Herald online.  This is the first year including ALL obituaries published.

January 26, 2006

Charles W. Campbell

• age 79, of Stephens, Arkansas, formerly of Luling, LA. died Monday, January 16, 2006

• member of the First Presbyterian Church of Camden, Arkansas; retired from Union Carbide at Taft, Louisiana and was the owner of the Huddle House Restaurant in Luling; former member of the St. Charles Parish Rotary Club and was an Air Force Veteran

• preceded in death by his parents, Charles H and Mabel Lockridge Campbell, sister, Juanita Poindexter, of Stephens, and brother, Travis Campbell, of Houston

• survived by his wife Melissa Campbell of Stephens, daughters, Susan Humphries of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Charlotte Anne Hinkle of Hammond, LA.; stepson, Ronnie Ritter, Jr. of Coral Springs, FL, and stepdaughters, Kathy Ritter of Lawton, OK, and Laureen Kastanos of Elk Grove, CA.; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his former wife, Nita Sue Johanningmeier of McComb, MS

• memorial service held at First Presbyterian Church of Camden, AR on February 4 at 11 AM

Hazel Marie Falgout LeBlanc

• age 87, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2006 at Canon Hospice

• preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years “Hyp” LeBlanc; parents, Nelson Falgout and Alfreda Walker Falgout; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Cyril Bernard; sister-in-law, Patricia Falgout; and greatgrandson, baby Gabriel Michael Brens

• survived by sona nd daughter-in-law, Dr. Hal A. and Ann Whittaker LeBlanc; brother, Nelson J. Falgout; grandchildren: Beth and Michael Freitas, Becky and Steven Brens, Halle LeBlanc and fiance’ Jason Lowery, Hal “Beau” LeBlanc Jr. and Melissa LeBlanc; great grandchildren, Kristen, Lorrie, Victoria, Madelyn, Breland and Micah

• member of the Norco Homemakers Club, a charter member and several times “Woman of the Year” of the Bonnet Carre Garden Club; loved her family, gardening, painting, and fishing

• mass of burial was Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; entombment was at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum

• HC Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

 

January 31, 2006

Melanie Manning White Betts

• died on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Luling, La.

• wife of Dallas Betts, Sr.; mother of Christopher Michael White and Dallas Emanuel Betts, Jr.; daughter of Patricia C. St. Amant and the late Michael Manning; step daughter of Dana St. Amant

• esident of Des Allemands, La. age 28 years

• employed by Wal-Mart in Boutte, La.

• funeral service at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, La., on Saturday, January 21, 2006; interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery; visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Homes

Sally Jane Carter White

• age 71, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 at 6:02 a.m. in Destrehan, La.

• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur White

• survived by by sons, David White, Sr., and Gary White; daughters, Debbie Porche and Joan Loupe; brother Jimmy Dale Carter; sisters Carolyn Mai and Eloise White, 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

• visitation was at the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006 and Friday; funeral service was Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 at First Baptist Church in St. Rose, La.; iInterment was in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose, La.

• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

 

February 2, 2006

Allen Guillard

• died on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Downtown Baptist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas

• son of the late Leroy Guillard and Sally Mae Bailey; father of Brittany and LeQuetta Stephenson; brother of Lynette, Paula, Camencite, Lenora, Rose, Adam, Leroy, Jr., Elliotte, Joshua and Wayne Guillard; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 33 years; native of New Sarpy, LA. and resident of New Orleans, LA.

• funeral service at Robottom Mortuary, 15490 Highway 18 ( River Road), Hahnville, LA on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, Rev. Freddie Howard, officiating; interment New Sarpy Cemetery, New Sarpy, La.; visitation at the above named funeral home until service time

• Robottom

 

February 9, 2006

Melvin P. Gros Sr.

• died on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 1:80 a.m. in Marrero, LA

• husband of Mary Louviere Gros; father of Melvin Gros, Jr., Belden Gros, Sheila Moore, and the late Carl Gros; son of the late Elic and Madeline Gaudet Gros; brother of Richard Gros, Pearl Duet, and the late Leroy Gros and Roland Gros, Jr.; also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by 1 grandchild

• native and resident of Paradis, LA.; age 75 years

• mass of burial was celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Paradis, LA, on Monday, February 6, 2006; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, LA.; visitation until funeral time at the church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Leona ‘Zoz’ Mae Defrene Roger

• age 90 years on Saturday, January 28, 2006

• native of Thibodaux, LA., and a resident of Des Allemands, LA.

• retired school teacher

• wife of Adrien Roland Roger; mother of Yvette Roger, Marvin and his wife Pat Frickey Roger; sister of Stanley Dufrene, Alverto Matherne, Nola Spiess, Myrtle Naquin and the late Johnny Dufrene, Martin Dufrene, Albert Dufrene, Landry Dufrene, Jesse Dufrene, Clarence Dufrene, Sidonia Savoie; three grandchildren, Brent and Michael Roger, Monique and husband Gerald Barbier, Jr.; three great grandchildren, Evan, Matthew and Ryan Barbier

• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ignace and Agnes Lovenia Trauth Dufrene

• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; Ladies Alter Society, Krewe of Des Allemands Mardi Gras

• mass of burial was held on Monday, January 30, 2006 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, LA.; entombent in church mausoleum; visitation was held at the church on Monday until time of service

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

February 16, 2006

Bernice Bergeron Boudreaux

• died at Luling Living Center on February 11, 2006

• age 80 years; native of New Orleans, and a resident of Luling, LA.

• wife of 57 years to Ellis Boudreaux, Norco, LA.

• survived by brother and sister-in-law, Gaston P. Bergeron and Elaine Torres Bergeron, Wimberley, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Mable Louviere Franklin, LA., Lucille Daigle, Thibodaux, LA, and Rita Derouen of New Iberia, LA.

• interment St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan

• HC Alexander

Alvin D. “Preacher” Madere

• died on Saturday, February 11, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with heart disease; age 74 years

• husband of Joyce Boudreaux Madere of fifty years; father and father in law to Alvin David Madere, Jr (Pam), Paula Madere Kinler (Brian) and Lisa Madere Guy (Joel); grandfather, “PaPa”, of Erica Gabrielle Kinler and Joel Michael Guy, Jr.; grandpa of the heart to Corey Richards Weeks of Luling, Chadise White Frank and her three children, Michelle Guy Dennison and her two sons, and Angela Guy, all of Tennessee

• preceded in death by parents, James Farrell Madere and Julie Gaubert Madere of Hahnville; cherished parents-in-law, Lawrence and Lelia Boudreaux of Westwego; sister, Billie Madere Horn, in laws Wilson Simoneaux, Marcello and Audrey Velgaro, LJ Broudreaux, Jr., Nolan Savoy, Barbara Madere, and God-daughter, Peggy Madere Honnall

• survived by siblings, James Farrell Madere Jr. (Isabel), Fred Madere (Dolores), Louis Donald Madere, Dolores Madere Guillot, and Russull Madere (Nadine). In laws Rita Simoneaux, Theresa Savoy, Dudley Boudreaux (Lydia), and Dolores Sauls, along with godchildren Michele and Britney Arceneaux and a host of nieces and nephews

• veteran of the US Army; Korea

• services were held at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Hahnville; mass of burial was held at the above named church, officiated by Rev. Father Bernard Francis; interment at the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

Vivian Baudion Staub

• died at River Region Hospice House, on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 8:55p.m.

• age 97 years; resident of Hahnville, LA.

• wife of the late Arthur Staub; daughter of the late Albert Baudoin, Sr. and Henrietta Toupe Baudoin; sister of Aline B. Robert, the late Edith B. Amedie, Mae Baudoin, Louis Baudoin. Sister in law of Myrtle Baudoin; also survived by by many nieces and nephews

• funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Westside/Leitz Eagan Funeral Home

 

March 2, 2006

Mary "Miss Mary" Allen

• died Friday, February 24, 2006 in Luling, LA. at the age of 70 years

• born in Redfield , South Dakota; resident of St. Charles Parish for the past 41 years

• daughter of the late Laura Friese and step daughter of Eldeen Friese; mother and mother-in-law of Dean Allen, Daniel and Stacy Allen, Sherie and James Morgan, Christina and Brian Triche, John and Helena Ford, Micheal and Celeste Ford; sister of Peggy, Dwight, and Alice; also survived by 13 grandchildren, Mary Catherine, Sophia, Ginger, Daniel, Jerry Jr., Jessica, Travis, Brianna, Aaron, Craig, Sarah, Ryan, Mikey, and four great grand children, Zoe, Madeline, Blaze, and Maya; a host of neices, nephews, and friends

• visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in Laplace, LA.; memorial service followed

Dominich Anthony Duplantis

• infant; died February 17, 2006 in Destrehan from SIDS; age 4 months, born at Lakeside Hospital, Metairie, LA.

• survivors include father David F. Duplantis and mother, Gail Ferrara Duplantis, paternal grandparents Albert A. Duplantis and Jeannie Boudreaux Duplantis; maternal grandparents, Anthony Ferrara and Debbie Ferrara, Scott Stauffer and Linda Stauffer; paternal great grandmother, Ms. Dominick Paul Boudreaux; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bon Temp Mayes and godparents, Daniel A. Duplantis and Dawn Fabre; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends

• services were held February 23, 2006 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan; entombment in the church mausoleum

• HC Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

Mrs. Emion Ilena Hull

• age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2006

• wife of the late William Franklin Hull

• former member of Local 130 IBEW

• mother of George Franklin Hull of Luling and Linda Kay Santengelo; grandmother of Ryan William Santangelo, Pamela Hull Brus, George Hull III, Karlie Hull and Kirk Hull; also survived by four great grandchildren

• funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, March 1, 2006; interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum; visitation Wednesday

Virginia Isabell Serrett Moheng

• died on February 20, 2006 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital of COPD

• homemaker, age 68; native of Mt Pleasant, TN and a resident of New Sarpy for the past 25 years

• survivors include a son, John A. and wife, Dorothy Sellers Moheng of New Sarpy; daughter, Melissa M. and husband, Bart Berteau of New Sarpy; two brothers, Ben and Herold Gene; two sisters, Imogene and Francis and six grandchildren

• services were held at HC Alexander Funeral Home of Norco on Friday, February, 24, 2006; interment was at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Rose

Curtis O'Neal Young

• age 58, a native and resident of Des Allemands died Sunday February 19, 2006

• visitation Friday, February 24, at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Friday February 24, 2006 at the Church; burial in the Shellmont Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by three daughters, Miranda J. Thomas and Darnisha L. Young of Luling and Carla B. Scott of Hahnville; two brothers, Thomas C. Young of Des Allemands and James A. Young of Boutte; ten sisters, Doris Y. Anderson of Destrahan, Jean Y. Thigpen, Louaidar Harris and Joann Hunter of Des Allemands, Yvonne Y. Carter, Cynthia Y. Smith, and Iris G. Young of Luling, Mydrel Y. Coleman, and Harriet T. Young of Boutte and Barbara Young of Tampa Bay, Florida; he is also survived by seven step children, and nine grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Robinson Young; parents, Florida and Harry Young; one sister, Patricia A. Young

• member of the Male Chorus and served on the Usher Board at Antioch Baptist Church; hobbies included working on vehicles and fishing

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

March 9, 2006

Irby Telesphore Baudouin, Jr.

• age 88, on Thursday, February 23, 2006, in Humble, TX after evacuating

• husband of the late Lois Caillet Baudouin; father of Lois Bishop, Catherine Burrage, Irby T. Baudouin III, Jane Lindsly and Gary Baudouin. Grandfather of Julie, Anne Marie, Ryan, Lindsay, Carrie, Irby, Allison, Mallory, Andrew and Emily; great grandfather of six; son of the late Irby T. Baudouin Sr. and Virginia Mouser and the late Waldo and Richard Baudouin also survived by many nieces and nephews

• active member of St. Mary Magdalen Church; received the medal of St. Louis and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society; retired from Texaco after 43 years of service and was a member of the Landsman’s Assn. and Texaco Retirees

• native of Hahnville, LA for the past 47 years

• funeral Mass at St. Magdalen Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA., on Saturday, March 4, 2006; interment was at Metairie Cemetery

• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Clarence “Cookie” Millet Sr.

• age 78, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006 at St. Joseph Nursing Home and Rehab Center

• husband of 59 years to Gertle Duhe Millet; father of Linda M. Madere and son-in-law Dave; Marilyn M. Jacob and son-in-law Jake; and Bub Millet and daughter-in-law Michele; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; brother of Walter Millet, Jr., Carrie Trosclair, Myrtle Weber, Jewel Millet and Marguerite Bleakly

• preceded in death by his sister; Nellie Pfister Lalche; and parents: Walter Millet, Sr. and Nellie Cooper

• resident of Destrehan, LA., and a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Men of Manresa, and The American Legion Post 366

• mass of burial on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA.; Father Harry Bulger, celebrant

• Alexander Funeral Home of Norco, LA

Jimmie J. Smith

• died Sunday, February 26, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, LA.

• son of James Smith, Jr. and the late Aldonia Turley Smith; stepson of Bernetta Smith; husband of Joyce Smith; father of Crystal, Jimmey, Susan and Jeannette Smith; brother of Otis and DeRon Smith, Mildred Blount, Sandra Campbell, Yvonne Gaudet, Joyce Morgan, and the late Ronald Smith; step brother of Dennis, Nathaniel, Murphy and Ezell Wheeler and McArthur Webster; also survived by four grandchildren and a host of neices, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 52 years; native of Norco, LA and a resident of Hahnville, LA.

• funeral service at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church on March 6, 2006; Rev. Willie Dewey, Pastor, officiating; interment Montz Memorial Park Cemetery, Montz, LA.

• Robottom

Marguerite Marie Dinvaut D’ Arensbourg

• died Friday, September 16, 2005 at her grand daughter’s residence in Prairieville, LA, at 2:00 pm

• daughter of the late Alice Moll and Ferdinand Dinvaut; wife of the late Norman N. D’Arensbourg; mother of Norman D’Arensbourg, Jr., and Glenn D’Arensbourg, Sr. Sister of Franceline D. Bordenave, Theresa D. Hicklin, Gloria D. Allian, the late Ruth D. Duronslet, Eleanora D. Biagas, Alice D. Banderas, Pearl, Ferdinand, III, Newton, Rupert and Joseph Dinvaut; grandmother of Jeannee D’Arensbourg, Jate’m D’Arensbourg Guillory, Jolenn D’Arensbourg, and Glenn D’Arensbourg, Jr.; great grandmother of Scott Guillory, Jr., Lindsey Guillory, Glenn D’Arensbourg, III and Nickolas D’Arensbourg, Jr.; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 85. years; native of Edgard, LA, and a resident of Luling, LA.

• funeral services at Holy Family Catholic Church on March 2, 2006; Father Finn, celebrant; interment was at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, LA.

• Robottom

 

March 16, 2006

Percy T. “Skinner” Geason

• died on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Chaubert Medical Center, Houma, LA.

• son of the late Milton Geason and Fanny Johnson; husband of Beverly Ann Geason; father of Letitia LeBeauf, Crystal Rafiel, Erica Clement, Percy, Tyra, Kelva, Dionca and Jason Hill; brother of Dorothy Hensley, Charles Smith, Shirley Joseph, Gloria Simmons, the late Teresa Steibs, Lawrence, Milton, Jr. and Alex Geason; also survived by 21 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 62 years; native of St. James, LA and a resident of Boutte, LA.

• funeral service at First Baptist Church on March 9; DB Mollaire, officiating; interment Mayflower Cemetery, Ama, LA.

• Robottom

Mrs. Elsie Mae Hymel

• age 87, funeral services held on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at St. Charles Borromeo Chruch in Destrehan; entombment was in the church mausoleum; viewing in the church with Rev. Msgr. Harry Bugler officiant

• resident of Lafayette, LA, died at 8:45pm on March 7, 2006 after a brief illness

• survivors include Clyde J. Hymel of Ft. Worth, Texas and wife Charlene and 3 children, Mary Toce of Lafayette, LA, and husband Oran and 2 daughters; survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her only surviving brother, Tyrus Keller, resides in Destrehan, LA.

• Robert Hymel, her son, was killed September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon and is survived by his wife Beatrice and daughter Natalie and her husband Patrick and 2 daughters

• preceded in death by her husband Sidney G. Hymel, Jr., and one son Robert J. Hymel

• before moving to Lafayette, Elsie was born and lived in St. Charles Parish

• Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

Nollie N. Naquin

• died on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 5:16 PM in Houma, LA.

• husband of Rosa Dempster Naquin. Father of Carol Folse, Karen Deville, Tessa Hymel, Patricia Dominique and the late Winston Tucker; son of the late Caliste and Agglia Defrene Naquin; brother of Whitney Naquin, Wilbert “Brud” Naquin, Inez Naquin and Naise Dufrene; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

• native and resident of Des Allemands, LA.; age 76

• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, LA, on Monday, March 13, 2006; interment Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands, LA.; visitation was until the funeral time at the church

• Falgout Funeral Homes

Richard Joseph Pintado

• died on Thursday, March 19, 2006

• husband of 49 1/2 years of Evelyn Friloux Pintado; father of Vicki Pintado Childress(Larry), and Troy Joseph Pintado(Dawn Zeringue Pintado); grandfather of Christopher Averite, Richard Childress, Brianne Childress, Zachery Pintado, Jessica Pintado, and Sarah Pintado; son of the late Margaret Pintado Boudreaux Peltier, Marie Pintado Laughlin Polkey, and the late Lee Pintado, Jr.

• age 78 years; native of Luling, LA, and a resident of Waggaman, LA, for many years

• funeral services at Boutte Assembly of God Church, 13271 Hwy. 90, Boutte, LA, on Monday, March 13, 2006

• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

 

March 23, 2006

Warren Lawrence Hilaire Sr.

• died on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, LA.

• son of the late Amelia Morris and Ignace Hilaire; husband of Ursula M. Allen Hilaire; father of Warren Hilaire, Jr., Ursula H. Johnson, Veronica Hilaire, JoAnn H. Vinnett, and Ricky J. Hilaire; brother of Joseph Hilaire, Sr., Antoinette Tanner, Edith Meadoux, Amelia Roussell, Betty Linton, Lucille Adams, Evelyn Barre, Juanita Green, the late Beatrice Roberts and Geda Landreaux; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 83 years; native and resident of Edgard, LA.

• mass of burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Fr. Joel Cantones, celebrant; interment St. John the Baptist Mausoleum, Edgard, LA.

• Robottom

Johnny Lewis Jr.

• died on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at his residence in Killona, LA.

• sSon of Julia Lewis and the late Johnny Lewis, Sr.; brother of Michael A. Williams, Patricia L. (James) Downing, Gilbert Lewis, Navada L. (Rickie) Borne, Nathan (Foncella) and David Lewis; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 52 years; native and resident of Killona, LA.

• funeral service at Canaan, Children of Israel and Bethlehem Baptist Church; Rev. Henry Wolfe, Pastor, officiant; interment Bethlehem Cemetery, Hahnville, LA.

• Robottom

Anita Molaison McLaughlin

• died on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 7:50p.m. in Luling, LA.

• wife of the late Donald McLaughlin; daughter of the late Onisippe and Bernadette Matherne Molaison; sister of Elizabeth Davis, Una Mae Orlopp and the late Randolph, Luby, Nelson Molaison, Jeanne Schmill, Louise Marcel, Lena Portier and Olive Matherne

• native of Houma, LA.; resident of Paradis for 55 years and a resident of Luling Living Center for the past 3 years; age 93 years

• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, LA on Friday, March 17, 2006; interment Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery

• Falgout Funeral Homes

Richard Joseph Pintado

• resident of Waggaman, LA, died on Thursday, March 9, 2006

• husband of 49 and half years to Evelyn Friloux Pintado; father of Vicki Pintado Childress (Larry) and Troy Joseph Pintado (Dawn); grandfather of Christopher Averite, Richard Childress, Brianne Childress, Zachary Pintado, Jessica Pintado, and Sarah Pintado; son of the late Eldridge Rousselle Pintado and Lee Pintado, Sr.; brother of Margaret Pintado Boudreaux Peltier, Marie Pintado Laughlin Polkey, and the late Lee Pintado, Jr.

• age 78 years; native of Luling, LA, and a resident of Waggaman, LA, for many years

• funeral services at Boutte Assembly of God Church in Boutte, LA, on March 13, 2006; followed by interment in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale, LA.; visitation was held at Boutte Assembly of God Church in Boutte, LA.

• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Amelia Ross

• died on Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, LA.

• daughter of the late Lebanzer Wilson and Albert Ross; mother of Aleshia J. Smith, Warrene G. Mack, Wendell P. Ross, Sr., and Andrea M. Ross; sister of Wilbert Ross, Sr.; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 77 years, native and resident of Killona, LA.

• funeral service at Canaan Baptist Church; Rev. Henry Wolfe, Pastor, officiant; interment Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte, LA.

• Robottom

Alex Joseph Vicknair Sr.

• age 88, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at River Ridge Hospice

• preceded in death by wife of 30 years; Bertie Vicknair, parents Oscar and Julianne Keller Vicknair, Calice Decareaux, Angeline Gonor and Lena Petit, and grandson David Joseph Cochrane; survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kathy and David Cochrane. Sisters: Leona Ferraro, Avis Landry, Rowena Taylor, and Shirley Pisciotti; grandchildren: Alex III, Brittany, Jacob Vicknair, David James and Dylon Cochrane; great grandson Kevin Vicknair

• visitation was Saturday at Alexander Funeral Home, in Norco; funeral service was the same day; entombment in St. Charles Mauseleum in Destrehan

• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

 

March 30, 2006

Herman Guss, Jr.

• died on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, LA.

• son of the late Victoria Darensbourg and Herman Guss, Sr.; husband of Octavia Steib Guss; father of Rodney J. (Jacquline) Guss of Hahnville, LA, Terry A. (Leotha) Guss of Lafeyette, LA, Janice M. Guss of LaPlace, LA, and Lysandra A. (J. Floyd) Johnson of Lafayette, LA, and the late Herman Guss, III; brother of Richard and Lawrence Guss, Victoria Steib, Leona Lorio, Sonya Kemp, and Theresa Harris all of California, the late Victor Harney and Ulysess Guss; also survived by eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 75 years; native of Killona, LA and a resident of Hahnville, LA.

• mass of burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Father Bernard Francis, celebrant; interment was at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, LA.

• Robottom

Mazie C. Guss

• died on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, LA.

• daughter of the late Viola Dipamore and Eugene Cannon; mother of Delores Guss; sister of the late Eula Cannon Dillon; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

• age 88 years; native and resident of Killona, LA.

• funeral services at Canaan Baptist Church in Killona, LA.; Rev. Henry Wolfe Jr., Pastor officiating; interment Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte, LA.

• Robottom

 Shirley Ann Negrotto Haydel

• native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Destrehan, LA, died on Monday, March 20, 2006 in the afternoon in the presence of her family; age 78 years

• preceded in death by her devoted husband, Lester Joseph Haydel, Sr.; their daughter, Sandra Haydel Segrave-Tefarikis; her parents, Anna Shirley Passanante and Drebing A. Negrotto, Jr. and William J. Negrotto

• survived by her children: Leslie Haydel, wife of Francis J. Braud; son-in-law, Peter J. Tefarikis; Valerie Haydel, wife of Carlos J. Halder; Lester J. Haydel, Jr. and his wife, Paula Prudhomme; Dawn Haydel, wife of Christopher E. Higdon; Richard J. Haydel and his wife, Melanie Rodrigue, Anne Haydel, wife of David J. Landeche; Stacey Haydel, wife of Russ S. Keller; Michael C. Haydel and his wife Mary Schlorff; and her siblings: Eulalie Negrotto Montalto and John A. Negrotto

• also survived by 24 loving grandchilden and 13 great-grandchildren

• visitation was at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Destrehan, LA; entombment in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum

• HC Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

Samson A. Matherne Jr.

• age 78, a resident of Raceland, died at 1:40p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006

• visitation was held on Tuesday, March 28, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 29, 2006; burial was in church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Noella F. Matherne, two sisters, Edith M. Comardelle and Una M. Comardelle and a host of nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Samson A. Matherne, Sr., Melina Matherne, his brother, Leo Matherne

• retired employee of Texaco for 31 years, a U.S. Army Veteran, a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion, Woodmen of the World, and a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Homes

 

April 5, 2006

Annie D. Dufrene

• died on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 5:45 a.m. in Luling, LA.

• wife of Raymond J. Dufrene for 68 years; mother of Leslie Dufrene and his Evelyn, Dale Dufrene and his wife Mary, Flora Arceneaux and her husband Wally; daughter of the late Pierre and Lucia Authement Dufrene. Sister of Josh Dufrene, Walterine Comardelle, Winnie McCully, Dessie Burson, Vonnie McBlair and the late Walter Dufrene and Eula Dufrene; also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren

• native of Bourg, La and resident of Des Allemands, La.; age 88 years

• funeral services at First Assembly of God Church, Des Allemands, La.; interment was at Matherne Cemetery, Bayou Blue, La.

• Falgout Funeral Homes

My’Keyell De’Jae Simoneaux

• died on Wednesday, March 29, 2006

• daughter of Tracy Simoneaux and Larry Blackmon; sister of Ta’Ziria Simoneaux and Clinfanela Simoneaux; grand daughter of Dorothy Simoneaux and Felton Boston; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends

• one month old; native and resident of Luling, LA.

• funeral services at Robottom Mortuary, Hahnville, LA, on April 1, 2006

• Robottom

John Polk Sr.

• died on Monday, the 27th day of March; age 75

• born in Bogalusa, La, on July 10, 1930 and lived in Luling for the past 46 years

• preceded in death by his parents, James Knox and Beluah Nobles Polk; sisters: Margie Snow and Helen Estes; brothers: JW Polk and Charles Ray Polk

• survived by brother: Jimmy Polk; wife of almost 48 years Lena Pulizzano Polk, their sons Johnny and Jim Polk, daughter Patricia Polk Brou, son-in-law Robert Brou, daughter-in-law Aida Polk; also survived by grandchildren: Jai Polk, Fernando Mattey, Robbie Brou, Allison Brou, and Phillip Brou

• retired from American Cyanamid after 38 years of employment; life member and former President of the Louisiana Archaeological Society, Delta Chapter; received an award in 2006 for appreciation and outstanding contributions to archaeology and service to the Louisiana Archaeological Society; discovered a site, Orange Grove Plantation, which brought archaeology to students of St. Charles Parish and the surrounding parishes, every year during Archaeology week for 10 years, currently located on the grounds of Cytec Chemical Facility; member of the St. Charles Historical Society, River Road Historical Society, LA senior Olympics, Friends of St. Charles Parish Library, Knights of Columbus #9933, the atlatl Association, St. Charles Parish Computer Club, and belonged to the St. Charles Parish and Swinging Seniors Bowling Leagues; credited with bringing the Atlatl competition to the Senior Olympics for the River Parishes

• memorial services on Thursday, April 6, 2006 with visitation; followed by mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, 151 Holy Family Lane, Luling, La.

 

April 13, 2006

Ione M. Falgout

• age 52, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2006

• survived by children; David Falgout, Jr., Anna M. Alfred Piner. Sister of Alvin Barham, and sister of Mary Redford and 2 grandchildren

• funeral services on Monday, April 3, 2006 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco; visitation at the funeral home; entombment Jefferson Memorial

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Joseph Jimmie Corso, Sr.

• retired Senior Technician for Monsanto Chemical

• died at his residence in the presence of his family on Saturday, April 8, 2006; age 74

• born and reared in Biloxi, Miss. and lived in Destrehan for the past 52 years

• graduated from Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, Class of 1949; U.S. Navy Veteran and served honorably and faithfully with the Office of the U.S. Naval Attache, Taipei, Taiwan and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 366

• husband of Edith “Edie” Steele Corso for 52 years; father of Joseph J. “Rusty” Corso, Jr., Cabot L. Corso, and Mitzie C. Abadie; son of the late Nellie Loretta Guilder and Joe Corso; brother of Tina Harrison, Rita Jackson, and the late Maxine Covacevich; grandfather of Cory, Lacie, Sean and Michael Corso, Alison and Brad Corso, and Lexie and Hunter Abadie

• funeral services were at Kenner Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006; interment in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery Mausoleum; visitation on Tuesday and on Wednesday

Lloyd Emile “Snookie” Alphanso, Jr.

• passed away on April 8, 2006 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge at age 68

• born in New Orleans on September 15, 1937; native of St. Bernard Parish, a resident of Luling, and relocated to Baton Rouge after Katrina

• served in the US Air Force for over 7 years, where he met his friend, Ella Lossett; friend of Bill W. for 26 years; preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Emile Alphonso and Helen Littlejohn Alphonso Hopkins; survived by his wife Patricia Blanchard Alphonso; sons Irin, David, Eric and daughter Michelle A. Barrosse; siblings Henry, Charles, Lionel, Peter, Kevin, Helen A. Cook, Mary A. Huck, Karren A Hyver, Deborah A. Rareshide; grandchildren David “Mitch” Jr., Tiffinnie, Christopher, Eric C., Ashton, Jennifer, Allison, Michelle, Kimberly, Michael, Kristen A., Kristen C., Katie, Dana, Crystal, Peter, Spencer, Marla, Eric Jr. and Anna Irene; and great-grandchild Seth

• services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church; interment at St. Charles Mausoleum

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April 20, 2006

Billy Rogers White Sr.

• age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Terrebonne General Medical Center

• father of Billy Rogers White Jr., Glenda Jones, Jo Ellen Maurin, Darryl White and Denise Matherne; grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren; brother of Cecil White and Annie Pruitt

• preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters

• native of Tylertown, Ms., and a resident of Houma, La.; served in the US Marine Corps and retired form the international Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 406

• visiting was held at Alexander Funeral Home, Norco; religious services were at Alexander Funeral Home of Norco; Rev. W.D. Cottingham officiated; interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose, La.

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Gerald “Jeppy” Hebert

• passed away on April 11, 2006; born on October 15, 1960

• brother, brother-in-law and friend

Loraine Gomez Foret

• died on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 12:15 p.m. in Luling, La.

• wife of the late Hubby Paul Foret; mother of Michael Foret and the late Lynn Foret; daughter of the late Henry and Alice Charlet Gomez; sister of Henry Gomez, Irvon Gomez and the late Jerry Gomez. Grandmother of Beatrice Aex, Hubby Foret, Lynn Paula Edwards and Mica Foret; great grandmother of Jamilyn, Cera, and Sarah

• native and resident of Luling, La.; age 80 years

• mass of burial celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, La, on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 11 a.m.; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.;visitation until funeral time Thursday at the church

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Ralph H. Radecker Jr.

• passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 6:25 p.m.

• husband of Emma Dills Radecker; brother of Sal Dimarco, David Radecker, Ronnie Radecker and Darla Radecker and John Page; father of Steve, Frank, Mike Ralph, Greg, Ralph Holden, Cheryl Ann Radecker Hanson and Carolann Meeks; step father of David, Michael Leslie Smith, Kimberly Kennemer and Chastity Stinnett; son of the late Ralph H. Radecker Sr. and Grace Page

• survived by 54 grandchildren and a host of friends

• born in New Orleans and a resident of Des Allemands for the past 19 years

Lorelei Knobloch Hull

• died on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 10:10 a.m. in Luling, La.

• wife of George Hull; mother of Sean Royce Robert and Shannon Therese Robert; step mother of George Hull III, Kirk Hull, Pamela Hull Bruss and Karlie Hull; daughter of the late Roy and Lucille Haydel Knobloch; sister of Barbara Ann Gasperetti

• also survived by 7 grandchildren

• native and resident of Luling, La.; mass of burial celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, La., on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.; interment St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland, La.; visitation until funeral time Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church

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April 27, 2006

Freeman Patterson Sr.

• died on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at his residence in New Sarpy, La.

• son of the late Arthur and Ophelia P. Patterson; father of Freeman, Jr., Rickey and Jeff Patterson; brother of Walter Patterson

• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchilden and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 70 years; native and resident of New Sarpy, La.; funeral services at Beechgrove Baptist Church in Reserve, La. on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 11 a.m.; Rev. Wesley Anderson, Sr., Pastor, officiated; interment Providence Cemetery, LaPlace, La.

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Judy L. Cornwell

• died on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. in Jefferson, La.

• wife of Grover Cornwell. Mother of Jonathan Cornwell and Carissa LeBeouf; daughter of W.T. “Tee” Loveless and the late Alma “Lucille” Blann Loveless; sister of Pat Loveless and Pam White

• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

• native and resident of Luling, La.; age 59 years

• Missionette Coordinator and a choir member at Boutte Assembly of God Church

• religious services at Boutte Assembly of God Church on Monday, April 24, 2006; interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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May 4, 2006

Dale H. Oglesby

• age 61, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006

• father of Deron, Jennifer, Ashley, and Jared Oglesby; grandfather of Caleb Karling and Collin Oglesby; brother of Darrell Oglesby

• preceded in death by his parents, Herman S. and Marie Barron Oglesby

• native of Verda, LA and a resident of Luling for many years

• retired Computer Process Engineer for Dow Chemical Company

• religious services were held at Verda Baptist Church with Rev. Roland Hebert and Rev. Douglas James officiating; interment at Verda Cemetery, Verda, La.

Deborah Tastet Clanton

• died on Friday, April 28, 2006 in Houston, Tx.

• wife of Daniel Layton Clanton; mother of Daniel Paul Clanton; daughter of Julia Nicholas Tastet and the late Earl J. Tastet. Sister of Earl “Pie” Tastet, Gary Tastet, Shelley Tastet, Jeanette Tassin, Natalie Giovingo, Stephanie Rester and the late Leroy Tastet and Ferris Tastet

• also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a great great niece

• native of Luling, La, and resident of Bay City, Tx, for 15 years

• member of Holy Cross Ladies Altar Society, Holy Cross Catholic Daughters and Bay City Band Boosters

• funeral services at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, La., on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 11 a.m.; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.; vistitation until funeral time

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Gus J. Champagne

• age 97, died at 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2006 at his daughter’s residence in Lafayette

• funeral services were held on Monday, May 1, 2006 at 3 p.m.; mass of burial was held at La Chapelle de Martin & Castille; interment in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling, La.; graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 2, 2006; Rev. Monsignor Charles Mallet was the celebrant of the funeral mass and conducted the funeral services

• survivors include his wife of thirty two years, Audrey O. Champagne of Lafayette and her five children; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Achille Charles and Adele Kinler Champagne; two sisters, and his first wife, May Harris Champagne

• native of Luling, La, and a resident of Lafayette since July of 2003

• veteran of military service, having served in the United States Army during WWII in the Army Corp of Engineers; former employee of the American Oil Company; retired from the St. Charles Hospital as an administrator in 1974

• former Boy Scout leader and very active in and recieved many awards from the American Legion, VFW post #3750, Knights of Columbus, Council on Aging, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Rotary International, all being in St. Charles Parish; usher and parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling

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Frank Paul Matis Sr.

• died on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 2:18 p.m. in River Ridge, La.

• husband of Betty Adams Matis; father of Frank Matis, Jr., Mary Lou, Lisa Rose, and Rita Catherine; step father of Kimberly Trahan; son of the late Salvadore and Annette Caillet Matis. Brother of Leeds Matis, Constance Matis and the late Flora Mae Valley and Rita Matisl grandfather of Faith, Amy, Brent, Nathan, Katie, Catherine and 4 step grandchildren; great grandfather of Seirra

• native and resident of Hahnville, La.; age 84 years

• active member of Carpenters local 1846 of 65 years

• graveside serivces on May 3 at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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Leola Mae White

• died on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at River Region Hospice, River Ridge, La.

• daughter of the late Pearl Williams and Cleveland White, Sr.; mother of Brent (Karen) White; sister of Harold G. White (Anita), Morris White, Wilbert White (Julia), Rosalind Johnson, Ethel Cross, the late Lois Gibbs and Cleveland White, Jr. Sister in law of Theresa White

• also survived by two grandchildren, Sharday Renea and Tevin E. White, Godchild Marvin Sandolph, aunt, Carrie Sandolph, a dedicated nephew, Donnie White, niece in law, Carol White and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 75 years; native and resident of Paradis, La.

• funeral service at First Baptist Church, 14571 Old Spanish Trail, Paradis, La on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 11 a.m.; Elder Albert M. Charles, Pastor, Officiating; interment First Baptist Church Cemetery, Paradis, La.; visitation at the church until service time

 

May 11, 2006

Lucie LeBlanc Vegas

• age 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Matthews and Luling La., died Monday, May 1, 2006

• survived by one daughter, Mary Lucie Vegas, one sister, Mrs. Earlis (Winnie) Adams, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling (Aline) Adams

• preceded in death by her husband, John E. Vegas, her parents, Salvadore and Mary Boudreaux Leblanc, her brothers, Phillip LeBlanc, George LeBlanc, Luke LeBlanc, Paul LeBlanc, and Charlie LeBlanc, her sisters, Valerie Allemand, Laura Chauvin, Rita LeBlanc, Alice Walker, Adele Uzee, and Elvire LeBlanc

• member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary post 3665 in Raceland

• mass of celebrated at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Matthews, La., on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport, La.

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Mildred Troxler Hymel

• died on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 2:44 a.m. in Luling, La.

• wife of the late Jules J. Hymel; daughter of the late Luke and Edna Bourgeois Troxler; mother and mother-in-law of Nelwyn and Gerald Lorio, Luling, La., and LeDaine J. and Lori P. Hymel, Luling, La.; sister of the late Eunice Troxler, Derril Troxler and Russell Troxler

• age 83 years; native of Taft, La, and a resident of Luling, La.; mass of burial on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church; interment in St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling, La.; visitation at Holy Family Catholic Church

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Jerry Mount Evans

• age 43, died Saturday, April 29, 2006

• survived by his mother, Louise Evans, brothers: Don and Steve Evans, and sister Rita Ritter

• visitation was held on Thursday, May 4, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at HC Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.; graveside service Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose, La.

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Marjorie St. Amant

• died on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 8:07 a.m. in Thibodaux, La.

• wife of the late Nolan J. St. Amant Sr., mother of Nolan J. St. Amant Jr., Dana A St. Amant, Jacqueline S. Dufrene and Lyddy S. Cheramie; daughter of the late Able Boudreaux Sr. and Lucy Hotard Boudreaux

• also survived by 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchilden, and 1 great great grandchild

• native of Gray, La, and a resident of Thibodaux, La.; former resident of Des Allemands, La.; relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend funeral services; mass of burial was celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2006 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; interment St. Gertrude Cemetery

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Murphy E. Majoria

• died on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. in Jefferson, La.

• husband of Leona Bourg Majoria; father of Murphy C. Majoria, Marc C. Majoria, Shea M. Majoria, Barry J. Majoria, Dana G. Majoria and Karen Majoria Gervais-LeGlue; son of the late Murphy G. Majoria and Anna Collura Majoria; brother of Anthony S. Tony Majoria, Johnny H. Majoria, Josephine M. Ledet and Camille M. Dubby LeBlanc

• aso survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by one grandchild

• native of Marrero, La., and a resident of Luling, La., for 30 years; former resident of Hahnville, La.

• owner of Majoria’s Supermarket for 58 years, a real estate investor, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2409 of Luling and a generous contributor for numerous charities and church organizations

• relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend funeral services at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Bridge City, La., on Monday, May 8 at 1 p.m.; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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Henry Francis Caire

• died of Luling, La, on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 4:25 a.m.

• husband of Geraldine Simon Caire; father of Tommy Caire, Joan Caire Bouvier, Donna Caire Matheny and there late Daniel Henry Caire; brother of Martha Hymel, James Caire, Joseph Caire, Edward Caire, and Roland Caire, Sr.; father in law of Fay Caire, Ricky Bouvier, and Dennis Matheny; son of the late James Caire and Henrietta Webre Caire; grandfather of Rebecca Caire, Matthew Caire, Jason Caire, Jordan Brown, and the late Daniel Thomas Caire; great grandfather of Jilian Caire

• owner of HFC Enterprises and was named the Archdicese of New Orleans to head the building of the original Holy Family Catholic Church in 1978; received the order of St. Louis Medal; intrumental in building the new Holy Family Catholic Church dedicated by the Archdiocese in 2001

• relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend a funeral mass at Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 10, 2006; Rev. John P. Finn Celebrant; interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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Agnes Lizzie Montz Lousteau

• age 97, a native of Lions, La., and a long time resident of Norco, La.

• wife of the late Albert Joseph Lousteau; daughter of the late Frank Montz and Lizzie Cambre Montz; sister of Grace M. St. Pierre, Guy N. Montz, Lester R. Montz, the late Aline Josephine Montz, Lucretia M. Pollet, Beulah Mae Montz Trepagnier, Claude Montz, Sidney D. Montz and Ben Montz

• survived by sons and daughters Albert Joseph, Particia Snodgrass Lousteau, Angnes Faye Lousteau, and George Augustine Lasseigne, Jr., Gordon Jerome and Rai Whitter Lousteau, Anne Virginia Lousteau and Robert Cecil Creel II, Brenard Montz and Celeste Wegmann Lousteau, 31 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and great great grandchild

• relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend a mass of burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco; entombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mauzoleum in Destrehan

• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

 

May 18, 2006

Melvin A. DeJean

• died at River Regions Hospice House on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer for the past 10 years

• 92 years old; native of Lutcher and a former resident of Norco, La. for 63 years

• husband of the late Inez Simon DeJean by first marriage and the late Grace DeJean by second marriage; father and father-in-law of Patricia DeJean Costa, Mel and Carolyn W. DeJea and Dennis and Martin DeJean; brother of Ethel DeJean Hayes and the late George, Percy, Dudley, Elwood, Roy and Harry DeJean and Gloria DeJean Brignac and Shirley DeJean Knott; son of the late George and Virginia Duhe DeJean

• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren

• retiree of Shell Oil Company in Norco

• funeral services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 13, 2006; entombment at St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery, Reserve, La., along side his beloved wife Inez

• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco

Henry Francis Anthony Caire

• resident of Luling, La., died on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 4:25 a.m.

• husband of Geraldine Simon Caire; father of Tommy Caire, Joan Caire Bouvier, Donna Caire Matheny and the late Daniel Henry Caire. Brother of Martha Hymel, James Caire, Joseph Caire, Edward Caire and Roland Caire, Sr.; father in law of Fay Caire, Ricky Bouvier and Dennis Matheny; son of the late James Caire and Henrietta Webre Caire; grandfather of Rebecca Caire, Matthew Caire, Jason Brown, Jordan Brown and the late Daniel Thomas Caire; great grandfather of Jilian Brown

• owner of HFC Enterprises and was named by the Archdiocese of New Orleans to head the building of the original Holy Family Catholic Church in 1978; received the Order of St. Louis Medal; instrumental in the building fo the new Holy Family Catholic Church dedicated by the Archdiocese in 2001

• funeral mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling, Louisiana; interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, Louisiana; visitation was on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church.

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Mack A. Rensberger

• died on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 10:45 p.m. in New Orleans, La.

• husband of Janella Meyer Rensberger and the late Dorothy Peyregne Rensberger by first marriage; father of Gloria Jane Rensberger and Susan Rensberger; stepfather of J. Adam Gaye III and Sommer Gaye; son of the late Jack Rensberger and Jean Rensberger Dutelle Gillespie; half brother of the late Orville Waterman and Howard Waterman

• native and resident of Paradis, La.; age 84 years

• member of Shell Chemical Retiree’s Division; served many years on the St. Charles Association for Retarded Citizens Board; a WWII and Korean Army Veteran, where he served at 1st Lt.

• funeral services at Falgout Funeral Home, 3838 Highway 1, Raceland, La., on May 13, 2006; interment Bedico Community Cemetery, Bedico, La.; visitation until funeral time on May 13

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Errol John Comardelle

• died on Friday, May 12, 2006 at 4:17 a.m. in Houma, La.

• husband of Shirley Dufrene Camardelle; father of Kenton James Camardelle, Anthony David Camardelle and Jerralyn Marie Manuel; son of Virginia Matherne Camardelle and the late Exo Comardelle

• also survived by 8 grandchildren

• native and resident of Bayou Gauche, La.; age 58 years

• religious services at Life Fellowship Community Church, Bayou Gauche, La., on May 16, 2006; interment Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche, La.

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Louis A. Matherne

• died on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 10:05 p.m. in Luling, La.

• son of the late Arthur Matherne Sr., and Elnora Matherne; brother of Freddie Matherne, Arthur Matherne, Jr., Lula Riviere, Juanita Gallaway, Tillie Clark and the late Henrietta Matherne

• native and resident of Bayou Gauche; age 69 years

• funeral services at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport, La. on May 17, 2006; interment Holy Savior Cemetery

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June 1, 2006

 Ulysse “Junior” Guillot Jr.

• died Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10 a.m. in Norco, La.; age 93 years

• husband of the late Cecile Cambre Guillot; son of the late Ylysee Guillot Sr., and Laura Smith Guillot, father of Carroll Guillot, Gary Guillot, Lois Guillot Ponville, Marie Ann Guillot Ruberstel, Yulone Guillot Hebert, Jeanne Guillot Thibodeax Bates, and Emille Guillot Yokum and the late Bryan Guillot; brother of Sidney Guillot, Lloyd Guillot, and Grace Cacienne

• preceded in death by 8 brothers and 2 sisters

• also survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren

• worked for Shell for 33 years

• native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Norco, La.; interment in St. Charles Catholic Church Cemetery in Destrehan, La.; visitation was at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco, La.

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Amy Jo Beck Doss

• died on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at River Region Hospice House in Harahan, La., surrounded by her family and friends

• former employee of Louisiana Heart Clinic, Dow Chemical and was most recently co-owner of D&E Erection, Inc.

• survived by her parents: George and Gail Beck of Paradis, La.; her sister and brother-in-law: Myra Dee Beck Head and Benjamen Franklin Head of Luling, La.: her niece: Elizabeth Marie Head of Luling, La.: and her loving companion: Ronald J. Herbert

• also survived by her grandfather: Ernest George Beck of Cannon Beach, Oregon, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins

• preceding in death were her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Land of Enfield, Il. and Doris Falkner Beck of Delray Beach, Fl.

• celebration of Amy’s life

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Charles A. Hall

• died on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, La.

• son of Dorothy Hall and the late Edward Hall, Jr.; companion of Cabrini Jefferson. Father of Ronnieta Jefferson; step father of Tamika Jefferson; grandfather of Kennietta, Kennisha, and Rodrinique; brother of Matthew, Conrad, and Paul Hall and the late Wade Hall; intended son in law of Joseph Brown, Sr.; intended father in law of Rodrick Scott

• also survived by three sisters in law, two brothers in law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends

• age 47 years; native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Killona, La.

• members of Beecher Memorial UCC of New Orleans, La., all neighboring churches were invited to attend funeral services at Robottom Mortuary, Hahnville, La.; Rev. Irvin Watkin, officiated; interment Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte, La.

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Josephine Boudreaux Rousseau Rome

• died on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 4:45 a.m. in Luling, La.

• wife of the late Dave P. Rousseau, Douglas Rousseau, Marie Luquette and Gloria Matherne; daughter of the late John and Marie Dempster Boudreaux; sister of the late Joseph, John, and Anthony Boudreaux

• also survived by 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren

• preceded in death by 1 great grandchild: Rodney Dufrene, Jr.

• native and resident of Des Allemands, La.; age 83 years

• interment Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery

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June 8, 2006

James “Jime” Oneil Lewis

• died on Monday, May 29, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.; native of Norphlet, Ark., and a resident of Luling, La.; age 82 years

• husband of the late Sarah Lucille Lewis for 50 years; father of Connie L. Cancienne, Larry Sweeny, Randy Lewis, Ronnie Lewis, and the late Bobby Glen Sweeney; brother of Bettie L. Early; step-brother of David Dickson

• also 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by parents, Sid and Mamie Robinson Lewis; a sister, Nadine Starr; a brother, Haskel G. Lewis

• entered the Conversation Corps before WWII and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a mechanical instructor; volunteered for Airborne Infantry duty with the 511th Airborne Infantry, commonly known as the 11th Airborne; member of VFW, First Baptist Church, he was a deacon, member of Gideons, retired supervisor of Monsanto Chemicals

• funeral services at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte; interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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Ruth M. Malbrough

• died on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 4:53 p.m. in Luling, La.

• beloved companion of the late Lee E. Matherne; mother of Ronald Joseph Reagan, Jr., Donna M. Griffin, Janelle A. Folse, Bonnie L. Hutchinson and Melanie A. Ahysen; daughter of the late Nelson Malbrough Sr. and Edith Bernard Malbrough; sister of Lawrence Malbrough, Jeanette Crochet and the late Nelson Malbrough, Jr.

• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

• native of Bayou Blue, La., and a resident of Bayou Gauche, La.; age 65 years

• funeral services at Falgout Funeral Homes, Raceland, La.; interment Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche, La.

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George Arthur Helmick

• husband, father, brother, and son, died May 22, 2006 at his home in Eupora, Ms.

• born in Charleston, Wv., January 18, 1933 where he grew up

• served in the United States Air Force then began a long career with Union Carbide Corporation as an instrumentation controls supervisor; career brought him to Louisiana in 1967; following a one-year assignment in Saudi Arabia, he retired in 1985 and permanently moved to his country place outside of his adopted hometown of Eupora, MS.; gifted and fiercely competitive athlete, an avid reader, accomplished writer, and immensely enjoyed the art of conversation, debate and story telling with his many dear friends

• survived by his wife, Jacqueline Cox Helmick; daughters Amy Helmick Matherne of Monroe, La., and Georgeanna Helmick Brandt of Gretna LA., sons Randall Helmick of Baton Rouge, La., Thomas Helmick of Zachary, La., and Timothy Helmick of Gretna La.; sisters Frances Helmick Durham of Killen, Tx.; Patsy Helmick Hagar of Tulsa, Ok., Carolyn Reilly of McClean, Va., brother Bill Stewart of Charleston Wv., and his mother, Nora Steed Helmick Stewart of Sarasota, Fl.

• also survived by 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and 1 great-granddaughter

Thoie Grace Lefebvre Devillier

• died on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at her home in Destrehan, La.

• daughter of Bruce J. Lefebvre and Thoie Gilligan Lefebvre; wife of Keith Devillier; mother of Michelle Latham of Memphis, Tn., Tina L. Hambrick of Jacksonville, Fla., Joshua and Rachelle Latham of Destrehan, La.; sister of Bruce, Jr., Steven, Sr., Wayne Sr., and David Lefebvre, Gina Coglaiti, Susan Hooter, Wendy Coglaiti and the late Patricia Ann Lefebvre; grandmother of Kaadin and Naomi Hambrick

• also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 38 years; native and resident of Destrehan, La.

• funeral service at First Assembly of God Church in LaPlace on June 5, 2006; interment Jefferson Memorial Garden Cemetery, St. Rose, La.

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Clairville G. (Mike) Champagne

• died on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 3:05 a.m.; age 95 years; native of Taft, La., and a resident of Hahnville, La., for the past 37 years

• husband of the late Ruth Millet Champagne; daughter of the late Michel Champagne and Louisiana Brady Champagne; father of Janet B. Hidalgo of Langhorn, Pennsylvania; Karl (Mike) Champagne, of Hahnville, La., and the late Sylvia C. Madere; father-in-law of Linda H. Champagne and Dr. Horacia A. Hildalgo, M.D.; brother of Jessie Dupuy, and the late Amanda Roussell, Pauline Tassin, Louise Lundgren, and Pearl Bernard

• also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren

• preceeded in death by 1 grandson

• employees of Shell Oil Company were invited to attend funeral mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; interment St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling, La.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Petit Zeringue

• died on Monday, May 29, 2006 at River Region Hospice House at the age of 61; native and resident of Ama, La.

• wife of Raymond J. Zeringue for 42 years; daughter of the late Hilton (Shine) Petit, Sr., and Rose Robert Petit. Mother of Raynell Z. Smith (Elvis), Craig Zeringue (Jill), Duana Z. Hamilton (Lonnie) and Clay Zeringue (Rhonda)

• also survived by 11 great grand children

• sister of the late Ronnie Petit, Sr., Patsy Eusea and Hilton Petit, Jr.

• funeral services were held on June 1, 2006 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Ama; interment Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft, La.

 

June 15, 2006

Dequan Arren Humphries

• died on Thursday, June 1, 2006 in Houston, Texas

• son of Letrionne Humphries and Christopher Robinson, Sr.; special son of Junius Thomas; brother of DeQuaz and Gilbert Humphries, Keionte Smith, Christopher Robinson, Jr., Gilbrea and Jilbrea Thomas, Jalesa Ducree and Layonne Spooner; grandson of Veronica Humphries, Ricky McCray, Barbara and Johnny Irvin, Gregory Hill and Daniel Robinson, Sr.

• also surivived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends

• age 7 years old; native and resident of Norco, La.

• funeral sevices at First Baptist Church, Paradis, La., on June 9, 2006 at 11 a.m.; Elder Albert Charles, Pastor, officiated; interment Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands, La.

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June 22, 2006

Eula Mae Dufrene Hebert

• died on Monday, June 12, 2006 at Bethlahem, Pa.

• wife of the late Herbert J. Hebert; father of Hal Hebert and his wife Janet, Neil Hebert and his wife Debra, Melanie Sims and her husband Robert and Melissa Pinkerton and her husband Rev. Russell Pinkerton; grandmother of Anna Halloran and her husband Brian, Aaron, Andrew, Lee Hebert, Jonathan, Amy Pinkerton, Hunter, Zach and Amanda Sims; daughter of the late Henry and Azelene Authement Dufrene; sister of Nancy Bush and the late Herbert Dufrene and Clara Arceneaux

• native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Des Allemands, La.; age 79 years

• funeral services at Bible Center Church, Luling, La., on Friday, June 16, 2006; interment Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands, La.

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Mr. Shirley P. Templet

• died on Friday, June 16, 2006 at 3:20 p.m. in Luling, La.

• age 90 years; native and resident of Luling, La.

• Navy CB’s serving in WW II; retired employee from L.P. & L with 40 years service

• husband of the late Eula Donnaud Templet; father of Derrill Philip Templet and wife Elaine, Nelda Anne Templet Langoussis, and husband Alex and the late Allison Elizabeth Templet; brother of Philip Joseph Templet, Jr., and wife Elaine, Anita Mary Templet Gassen and husband Author Gassen

• also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stacy Russo, Lance Templet, Travis Templet, Tiffany Templet, Kira Langoussis and Andra Langoussis, 7 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by parents, Philip Joseph Templet, Sr. and Aurora Mary Troxler Templet

• funeral services at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, La.; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

Marie Jones Scott

• died on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Canon Hospice, Jefferson, La.

• daughter of the late Edward and Odile Victor Jones; wife of the late Willie Scott, Sr.; mother and mother in law of Claire S. (Calvin) Scott, Juanita S. (Robert) Tellock, Sr., Willie, Jr., Ralph Scott, Mary Scott (Lawerence), Joan S. (Joseph) Dee, Sylvia S. (Jessie) Johnson, Rita S. (Winston) Joseph, Blondia S. (Roland) Paul, Donald (Gwen) Scott, Gail S. Joseph (Donald Gloston), Teresa S. (Wayne) Sandolph and the late Ethel Scott; sister of Octavia J. Preston of Los Angeles, Ca., Thelma J. Simpson of New Orleans, La., the late Thomas Jones, Sr., Antionette J. Price, Edna J. Smith, Emanuel Jones, Geneva J. Scott, Justine Jones and Edward Jones, Jr.; daughter in law of the late Arthur Scott and Leona Daisy Jack

• also survived by 48 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, 24 great great grandchildren, two nieces, Geneva Dorsey and Louise DeShield, three nephews, Mitchell Carter, Thomas Jones, Jr. and Gilford Goines and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 88 years; native of Taft, La. and a resident of Hahnville, La.

• funeral services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and mass of burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Father Bernard C. Francis, Celebrant; interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, La.

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Myrtle D. Naquin

• died on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Kenner, La.

• wife of Alvin T. Naquin; mother of Richard W. Lewis, David M. Lewis, Elaine P. Duckworth and Patricia A. Dufrene and the late Anne D. Hebert; sister of Alvin Dufrene Sr., Dolores D. Kilchrist and the late Ernest J. Dufrene, Jr. and Helen Whittington

• also survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by 1 grandson, Bobby Gene Lewis

• native and resident of Paradis, La.; age 83 years

• member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary

• funeral; mass of burial was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Paradis, La., on Thursday, June 22, 2006; interment St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland, La.

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June 29, 2006

Dolores Goldie Bernice Bergeron

• age 85, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital

• preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Bergeron, Sr., parents Adolf and Viola Kinnison Bergeron

• survived by sons: Lawrence Bergeron, Jr., and Paul Allan Bergeron; daughter, Linda Marie Bergeron; sister, Vinna Pfister; grandchild Sheila Kay Trahan, great grandchildren Bernice M. Toups and LuJean K. Bergeron; great great grandchild Melissa Goldie Marie Toups

• visitation was held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco; funeral services were June 24, 2006 at the above funeral home; interment in St. John Memorial Garden’s in LaPlace

 

July 6, 2006

Lavell Minese Davis

• age 29 years; died on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 in a car accident in Killona, La.

• daughter of Wanda Reed and Joseph Davis. sister of Melanie Reed and Joseph Davis; granddaughter of Richard Bartley and the late Audry Cannon Reed Bartley, Ivory Reed Sr., Millie Mae Thomas and Joseph Davis, Sr. Aunt of Cierra, Chanta'e and Ron Davis and Tyrese Champagne

• also survived by a devoted friend, Sean Hernandez and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends

• received a Bachelor Degree of Business/Computers from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La.

• native and resident of Killona, La.

• pastors, officers and members of Canaan Baptist Church and all neighboring churches, Hahnville High School Class of 1995 and employees of Cingular Wireless of Baton Rouge and U.S. Postal Service of Metairie were invited to attend the funeral service at Canaan Baptist Church, 319 Killona Dr., Killona, La., on Friday, June 30, 2006; Pastor Henry Wolfe, Officiated; interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, La.; visitation at the above named church until service

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Brian Charles Fiffee

• died on Monday, June 26, 2006; born at 6:30 a.m. and died at 9:35 a.m. at Ochsner Hospital, Jefferson, La.

• son of Albert and Brittney Fiffie; grandson of Linda Fiffie, Albert Stanley, Tonya F. and Arthur Carter; great grandson of Deborah and Milton Stevens, Lawrence and Juanita Fletcher, Alvin Fiffie, Sr. and the late Rosemary Fiffie; great great grandson of the late Willie Mae Harris; nephew of Briana Fletcher

• also survived by a host of other relatives and friends; graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Smith Street, Hahnville, La.

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July 13, 2006

Micheal James Lauland

• died on Thursday, June 29, 2006; age 39 years; native of Metairie, La., and a resident of Luling, La., his entire life

• son of Doris Lauland and Charles R. Lauland Jr.; brother of Charles R. III, Cindy and Danielle Lauland

• survived by daughters, Ashley and Micheala Lauland

• stepfather of Callie Jones; uncle of Charles R. IV, J. J., Brandy and Jessica Lauland

• survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends

• funeral mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, La., on Monday, July 3, 2006; interment Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport, LA.

• parlors open Sunday, July 2, 2006 and Monday, July 3, 2006 at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La.; procession to Holy Family Church

Aubrey Merrell Batson Jr.

• age 51, a native of Marked Tree, Arkansas and a resident of Luling, La., died on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Luling, La.

• funeral was held at Alexander Funeral Home of Norco on July 7, 2006; cremation followed

• Quality Assurance Coordinator, St. Charles Parish Public Works; U.S. Navy veteran

• survivors include his wife, Elaine Peters Batson; father, Aubrey Merrell Batson, Sr.; 1 daughter, Mindi Batson; sister and brother in law, Peggy and Joe Falla; father and mother in law, Pete and Reenie Peters; 2 brothers in law, Mike Peters and girlfriend, Robyne Bergeron and Joseph Peters and girlfriend, Rhonda Derveloy; 1 sister in law, Marie Guillot; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by mother, Sylvia Mercedes Batson; 1 brother, William “Billy” Batons; 3 sisters: Sue Tesch, Anita Gaubert and Mary Massengale;

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July 20, 2006

Phyllis Songy Hingle

• wife and mother, died at 4:35 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2006

• age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Destrehan

• survived by her husband of 46 years, Calvin Hingle; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Marshall Townsend, Jennifer and Bruce Robinson, Andrea and Shawn Fleming, and Pamela and Mark Hatley; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stewart and Anna Hingle and Jeffrey Hingle; three sisters, Margaret S. Meyer, Sister Linda Songy and Sylvia S. Davis; a brother, Russell D. Songy; and 13 grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob and Emily townsend, Nathan, Jull and Amy Fleming, Benjamin and Christopher Hatley and Kenneth and Lauren Hingle

• preceded in death by her parents, Aubin and Philomene Stewart Songy; sisters, Jeanne Marie Songy and Annette S. Toomer; and a brother, Aubin A. Songy, Jr.

• parishioner of St. George Catholic Church and a 1951 graduate of Hahnville High School

Thomas Davis Madere

• died on Sunday, July 16, 2006 in Metairie, La.

• husband of Brenda DeJean Madere; father of Alan Davis Madere, Mark Stephen Madere, Paul Joseph Madere, Evan James Madere, Mary Francis Clements and Joan Elizabeth Madere; son of the late Leon Preston Madere and Clara Keller Madere; brother of Charles Preston Madere, Earl Joseph Madere, Jan Gerard Madere, Mildred Madere, Marian Pizzolata, Fay Madere, Ann Sellars and the late James Louis Madere, Martha Lois Creel, Roberta Lynch and Dorothy Megas

• also survived by 9 grandchildren

• native and resident of Hahnville, La.; age 67 years

• retired teacher and coach in the St. Charles Parish School System

• funeral services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, La., on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 ; interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, La.

• visitation was held until funeral time Tuesday at the church

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Mrs. Bessie C. Griffin

• died on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in Alabama

• wife of Bruce Griffin; mother of Kasi Candies and Heather Cortez and the late Cory Candies; sister of Donny, Joe, Ferdie, and Alfred (Kruser) Cortez; daughter of Cora Belle Cornwell Cortez and the late Alfred Cortez

• age 56 years; native and resident of Lafourche Parish

• also survived by 5 grandchildren

• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, on July 19, 2006; followed by interment at St. Gertrude

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Norward Champagne

• died on Wednesday, July 12 at Denton Regional Medical Center in Denton, Texas

• son of the late Elise Desborne and Calice Champagne; husband of Lois Champagne of Corinth, Texas; father of Ave Griffin of Corinth, Tx., Belinda Conner of Alabama, Charlitarage Edwards of Woodlands, Tx., Tony Champagne of Baton Rouge, Terry Champagne of Wisonsin, Don Champagne of Austin and Demetrius Champagne of New Orleans, La.; brother of Martin Champagne, the late Doris C. Gross, Ada C. Orlidge, Louis, Clayward, Claude, Owen, Calice, Jr., and Charles Champagne

• also survived by 22 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 86 years; native of Hahnville, La., and a resident of Corinth, Texas since Katrina, formerly of New Orleans, La.

• funeral services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, La., on July 19, 2006; Fr. Bernard C. Francis, celebrant; interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, La.

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August 10, 2006

Leonore Glaess "Lee" LeBlanc

• age 62, a resident of Lacey for 18 years, passed away on Friday, July 2006 following a very long illness

• born on December 7, 1943 in Zwickau, Germany to Eugene and Emmy Glaess

• married Manfred John LeBlanc of Des Allemands, LA in Salzburg, Austria in May 1967

• sister-in-law of Betty Savoie of Des Allemands, Carol Alvarez of Nine Mile Point, and Lutie "Lou" Verda of Luling, and Marvin LeBlanc of Des Allemands

• brother-in-law, Lester "Bobby" LeBlanc of Des Allemands preceded her in death

• fascinated with numbers and office work early in her life and spent most of her working years as an office clerk, bank clerk, and leasing consultant; became a naturalized American citizen in 1970 in New Orleans, LA

• survived by her husband of 39 years, Manfred LeBlanc, two daughters: Christine Davis of Tumwater, WA., Yvonne Reid of Winchester, CA. and by her son, Michael Leblanc, and two grandchildren

• sister, Ingrid Mueller, of Pang/Rosenheim, Germany, preceded her in death

• loved numbers, bookkeeping, nature, animals, and travel; enjoyed the many opportunities Army life offered in moving and seeing different cultures; especially enjoyed living in Hawaii; comedy was a big part of her life

• private, family members only, memorial service was held at Woodlawn Memorial Funeral Services on Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Lucia Dufrene Savoie

• died on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 in Des Allemands, La.

• fiancé of Jody Bellanger; mother of Michael Savoie Jr. and Katelyn Bellanger; daughter of Clara Bell Usie Dufrene and late Terry J. Dufrene, Sr. Sister of Terry J. Dufrene, Jr., Albert Dufrene, Rosalind Lewis, Lisa Breaux and Robyn Griffin; grandmother of Seth Savoie

• age 42 years; native and resident of Des Allemands, La.

• funeral services at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, La.; interment was at St. Gertrude Cemetery

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Viola Authement Naquin

• died on Friday, August 4, 2006 at Houma, La.

• wife of the late Anthony Naquin; mother of Lampton, Alvin, Larry, Michael, Rodney Naquin, Viney Larousse, Leila Naquin, Eva Ann Faulk and Marsha Naquin; daughter of the late Wilson and Grace Dufrene Authement; sister of Isaac, Cleveland Authement and the late Leo and Jonah Authement

• also survived by 29 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren

• preceded in death by one grandchild

• age 86 years, native of Bayou Gauche, La., and a resident of Des Allemands, La.

• funeral services at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, La.; interment Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche, La.

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Loris Joseph ‘Manny’ Montaldo Jr.

• age 80, native and resident of Destrehan, La., died Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 3:40 p.m. in Jefferson, La.

• retiree of Bunge and former long-time employee of Destrehan/Luling Ferry Boat; WW II veteran with the U.S. Navy

• survivors include his devoted companion, Mary Belle Badeaux of Destrehan, La.; 2 sisters: Juanita M. Andrus of Amite, La., and Lucille M. O’Shello of River Ridge, La.; numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by: parents Loris J. Montaldo, Sr. and Earline B. Montaldo; wife, Marie M. Montaldo; and 1 sister, Bonnie M. Bolotts

• funeral services at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan, La.; interment St. Charles Borromoeo Cathlic Church, Destrehan, La.

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August 24, 2006

Ruth Louise Victor Scott

• died on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Ochsner Hospital, Jefferson, La.

• daughter of the late Loula Barre and Lionel Victor; wife of the late Joseph Casey Scott, Jr.; mother of Barbara (Milton) Lockett, Rose (Roland) Lockett, Reggie (Norman) Gordon and Janice (Tommy) Petetant; sister of the late Felecien, Gilbert and Lawrence Victor

• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 90 years, native of Edgard, La., and a resident of Killona, La.

• funeral services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, La.; interment at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Father Bernard Francis, Celebrant

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Ceola M. Temple

• died on Monday, August 14, 2006 at River Parishes Hospital, LaPlace, La.

• daughter of the late Eddie and Florestine B. Martin, Sr.; mother of Charles Temple, Jr., Herbert Temple, Annie T. Ingram, Shirley T. Wilson, Elaine T. Anderson, Judith, Calvin and Michael Temple; sister of Margaret Williams, Mable Edwards, Martha Domino, Mary Charles, the late Agnes Temple, Evelina Coleman and Eddie Martin, Jr.

• also survived by 23 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 daughters in law, 4 sons in law and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

• age 80 years; native of St. James, La., and a resident of Ama, La.

• funeral services at New Jerusalam Baptist Church, Edgard, La.; interment Jerusalem Cemetery, Edgard, La.; Rev. Joseph Johnson, Jr., Pastor, Officiating

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Evelyn Martin Allen

• died on Sunday, August 13, 2006 at St. Charles Hospital, Luling, La.

• daughter of the late August Martin, Sr. and Sarah Williams Martin Early; wife of James Allen; sister of Sandra Fenderson, Aaron Williams, Joanna (Elton) Zeringue, August (Geraldine) Martin, Sylvia (Milton) Manning, Doris and Mamie (Thomas) Early the late Elsie Mae and Rosa Lee Martin, Faye and Albert Early

• also survived by a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 60 years; native and resident of New Sarpy, La.

• funeral services at St. Matthew Baptist Church, New Sarpy, La.; Rev. Fred T. Porter, Pastor, Officiating; interment New Sarpy Cemetery, New Sarpy. La.

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Paul M. Vitrano, Jr.

• died at Terrebonne General Hospital on Sunday, August 6, 2006 at 6:36 p.m.

• husband of forty years of Dora Landry Vitrano; father of Paul M. Vitrano III, Lisa Vitrano, Laurie V. Jones (husband, Tim), Angela V. Gaubert (husband, Bubby), and Terry M. Vitrano; son of the late Paul M. Vitrano, Sr. and Annie Spano Vitrano; brother of Nickolas Vitrano and the late Joseph A. Vitrano; grandfather of Annie and Denis Gaubert and Zachary Jones; step-grandfather of Timmy and Jessica Jones and Rebecca Jones Moser

• also survived by a special long-time friend of the family, Barbara Nalezinek, and many other loving relatives and friends

• age 76 years

• funeral services at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, La.; interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, La.

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Mary Mildred Leger

• died on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 in Luling, La.

• age 65 years; native of Church Point, La. and a resident of Bayou Gauche, La.

• survivors include 2 sisters: Evalina Leger of Thibodaux and one sister in Church Point, name unknown; preceded in death by her parents; special friend of Norman Comardelle

• services were held at Life Fellowship Church, Bayou Gauche, La.; interment Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche, La.

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Douglas J. Cortez

• born March 11, 1942 in New Orleans,La., died Thursday August 17, 2006, at Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, La.

• native of Des Allemands and a resident of Tunica, La.

• retired after 28 years of service as a security guard at Angola State Prison; member of Miracle Place Church

• visitation on Saturday August 19, 2006 until service time with Pastors Rip Rittell and Robert Taylor officiating; interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park In Natchez, Ms.

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• preceded in death by his father William Joseph (Willie) Cortez; mother Celina Arceneaux Cortez; and brother Leroy Joseph Cortez

• survivors include his wife Linda Gordon Cortez of Tunica; daughters Nina Lambert and husband Charles of Marksville, and Kim Wilson of Angola; son, Lloyd Barnes of Tunica; brother Herman J. Cortez of Des Allemands; sister Joyce C. Wenger of Des Allemands; and four grandchildren

• pallbearers will be Kenneth Wilson, Joshua Walton, Greg Wilson, Shane Worsham, Shannon Worsham and Sherwin Reverre; honorary pallbearers were the Honorary Guard from Angola

 

August 31, 2006

Hester “Tut” Lorraine Williams

• died on Sat. Aug. 19, 2006 at Canon Hospice, Jefferson, La.

• daughter of the late Lottie and Cornelius Williams; sister of the late Mildred Williams, Clarence Howard and James Bush Williams; aunt of Clarence Williams of Des Allemands, Leroy Terrell Williams of Atlanta, Ga., Veronica James Green and Rosa Bell Smith all of Bakersfield, Ca.

• also survived by five great nieces, five great nephews, two great great nieces and a host of other relatives and friends

• age 74 years, native and resident of Des Allemands

• funeral service at Antioch Baptist Church, 16461 Old Spanish Trail, Des Allemands on Sat. Aug. 26, 2006; Rev. Mitchell Bolden, Pastor, officiating; interment Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands; visitation at the above named church until service started

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Gary Michael Dufrene

• died on Wed., Aug. 23, 2006 at 10 a.m. in Thibodaux, La.

• husband of Joetta R. Dufrene; father of Drake Michael Dufrene and Christie Toups; father-in-law of Dale Toups Jr.; grandfather of Sheá-Taylor Toups and Dale ‘Tre’ Toups III; son of Samuel and Ruby P. Dufrene

• member of Weekend Cruiser’s Car Club, president in 2000; enjoyed restoring classic Crusiers; also enjoyed entertaining as an Elvis impersonator; member of First Baptist Church of Lockport

• memorial services were at First Baptist Church of Lockport, La on Sat. Aug. 26, 2006; visitation until funeral time at the church

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Jimmey J. Aucoin Sr.

• died on Thurs., Aug 24, 2006 at 1:22 a.m. in Raceland, La.

• husband of Carol Holt Aucoin; son of Irene Aucoin and the late Murphy Aucoin; father of Cody Aucoin, Jimmey Aucoin Jr.; step father of Jack Osborne, Millie Ragan and Billie Jo Osborne; brother of Michael Aucoin, Rosemary Fonseca, Lucy Ramsey, Betty Cotez and Doris Tait

• also survived by seven grandchildren

• resident of Raceland, La.; age 58 years

• religious services were at Falgout Funeral Homes, Raceland, La on Sat. Aug. 26, 2006; visitation until funeral time at the funeral home

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John L. Perkins

• died on Thurs., Aug. 17, 2006 at his residence in Boutte

• son of the late Eursula A. and John I. Perkins, Sr.; husband of Erica B. Perkins; father of Jessica Monique Perkins and Shanella Jackson; step father of Gregory Keith Williams, Jr. and Christopher Anthony Williams Sr.; brother of Joanella Revader, Joyce Kalili, Judy Jacob, Janet, Joseph, Johnny, Jerry and Jimmy Perkins

• also survived by two grandchildren, one step grandson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 54 years; native and resident of Boutte

• funeral service at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, 13635 ld Spanish Trail, Boutte on Sat. Aug. 26, 2006; Rev. Rainey Antoine, Sr., Pastor and Rev. John Volts, officiating; interment Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetary, Boutte; visitation was at the above named church until service time

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Charles Edmond Carlos

• age 78, a native of Houma and a resident of Luling for 53 years died Thurs. Aug. 24, 2006 at 6 a.m.

• visitation followed by a mass of burial on Sat. Aug. 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; interment at St. Frances DeSales II in Houma

• survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Matherne Carlos, a daughter, Kathleen Huff of Tyler, Tx., two sons, Timothy and his wife Lisa of Luing and Jay and his wife Nancy of Luling, three sisters, Mabel Carlos Harrell of Harahan, Helen Carlos Whipple of Houma, Beulah Carlos of Houma

• also survived by seven grandchildren, Michelle Mayeux, Matthew Huff, Jon Carlos, Ashleigh Carlos, Courtney Carlos, Dana Carlos and Lauren Carlos

• preceeded in death by his parents, John Hebert Carlos and Bernadette Bergeron Carlos and one brother, Herbert Carlos

• worked for Monsanto Chemical Company and retired after 30 years of service; U.S. Navy Veteran

Elouise Daigle Breaux

• died on Thurs., Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at Canon Hospice in Jefferson

• native of Pierre Part and a resident of Hahnville; age 87 years

• wife of the late Eves Joseph Breaux; mother of Jay Breaux, Russell Breaux, Judy Cooley, Joan Gaudet, Joyce Woodruff and Janice Brou; sister of Louis Daigle, Ann Daigle, Inez Thompson, Hazel Hurst and Josephine Bennette

• also 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; preceded in death by parents, John and Alcide Landry Daigle

• mass of burial on Monday Aug. 28 from Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville; interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling; visitation was held at Holy Rosary Church, Hahnville; Monday until time of service

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September 7, 2006

Douglas Craig Byerly

• died on Mon., Aug. 28, 2006, at his residence in Des Allemands

• husband of Reba V. Byerly; father of Billy Byerly, Douglas Eugene Byerly, Tammy Byerly, Lisa Tregle, Katrina Cortez and the late Trisha Y. Byerly; son of the late Ronald and Margie Byerly; step son of Ruth Byerly; brother of Ronnie Byerly, Vickie McDonald, Nancy Byerly and Marsha Byerly

• also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild

• native of Mansfield, Ohio and a resident of Des Allemands; age 64 years

• religious services at Des Allemands Mennonite Church on Thurs., Aug. 31; interment Mennonite Cemetery; visitation until funeral time Thurs. at the church

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Lloyd E. Guillot Sr.

• died on Wed. Aug. 30, 2006 at 2:45 p.m. in Luling

• beloved husband of the late Corrine Muller Guillot; father of Lloyd Guillot Jr. and his wife Karen, Bryan Guillot, Darryl Guillot, Shirley G. Vicknair and her husband Raymond; grandfather of Rachel V. Stout, Christine V. Harrison, Melissa Vicknair, Tricia G. Growl, Stacey G. Ertel and April G. York and 13 great grandchildren; son of the late Ulysses Guillot Sr. and Laura Smith Guillot; brother of Sidney Guillot Sr. and Laura Smith Guillot; brother of Sidney Guillot Sr., Grace G. Cancienne and the late Albert, Adla, Charlie, Ulysses Jr., Nolan, Clarence, Thomas Guillot, Lucille G Pitre and Aline G. Clouatre

• native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Luling; age 86 years

• mass burial was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville on Fri., Sept. 1; interment was at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft; visitation until funeral time on Sept. 1.

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September 14, 2006

Geraldine Martin

• died on Thurs., Sept. 7 at her home in Norco

• daughter of the late Joseph Alexander Sr. and Odessa H. Miller; stepdaughter of the late Johnny Miller; wife of August Martin Jr.; sister of Rev. Vernon (Yvonne) Alexander Sr., Arthur (Alberta) Bailey Sr., Lawrence (Alma Lee) Bailey, Lurlee A. Green, the late Elouise Johnson, Rev. Robert Sr., Joseph Jr. and Edmond Alexander

• also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

• age 72, native and resident of Norco

• funeral service at Greater Good Baptist Church, 47 Cathey St., Norco on Wed., Sept. 13; Rev. Willie Dewey, Pastor, officiated; interment Montz Memorial Park Cemetery in Montz; visitation was held at the above church until service time

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Kirk Andrew Loupe

• died on Mon., Sept. 11 at 8:10 p.m. in Luling

• son of Donald Andrew Loupe and Jacqueline Candies Loupe; companion of Sandra LeGrande, father of Clint Octave Loupe, Jacob Andrew Loupe and Brandi Louise Loupe; brother of Melanie Triche, brother-in-law of Chris Triche; father-in-law of Tabitha Matthews; uncle of Caitlin Triche

• age 49 years; native of Raceland and a resident of Des Allemands

• mass of christian burial on Thurs., Sept. 14 at 11 p.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; interment St. Gertrude Cemetery; visitation was at the St. Gertrude Catholic Church on Thursday until funeral

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Rev. Eugene Turner

• died on Thurs., Sept. 7 at Canon Hospice in Jefferson

• son of the late Caroline Hadley and Richard Turner; father of Ricky Turner, Brigitte Turner Williams, Kim Turner Butler, Lisa Turner Scott, Leslie Markey and Kevin Markey; brother of Ethel Borne, Mildred Stokes, Bernice Champagne, Wilelmina Simmons, Bessie White, Geneva Dorsey, Louis Sr., Allen Sr., Lee Turner Sr., the late Hazel Jackson and Leona Daniels

• preceeded in death by 2 grandsons, Roluan Turner and Rashad Williams

• also survived by 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a host o nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and four godchildren, Michelle Maize, Erika Camper, Michelle Smith and Bridgette Darensbourg

• Pastor of Bell Baptist Church in Luling, where he served for 32 years, retired from Avondale Shipyards, United States Air Force Veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason for the Stonewall Lodge #76 Scottish Rites

• age 68 years; native and resident of Luling. Wake and funeral services were held at Bell Baptist Church, 251 Easy St. in Luling. Rev. Rodney Johnson, Sr., pastor of the Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church of Hahnville officiated; interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte

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September 28, 2006

Janice Marie Guss

• died on Sat., Sept 23 in an automobile accident in LaPlace

• daughter of Octavia S. Guss and the late Herman Guss Jr. Sister of Lysandra Johnson, Terry and Rodney Guss and the late Herman Guss, III.

• also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 46 years; a native of Hahnville and a resident of LaPlace

• worked most recently in the Technology department at the school board office, after working her way up from secretary, in special education, to part time college student after working all day, then became a middle school teacher at Landry Middle School; promoted to the technology department

• mass of burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1 Rectory Lane in Hahnville on Thurs., Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.; Father Bernard Francis, celebrant; interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft; visitation at the church was held until mass time; Rosary

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Henry Smith Sr.

• age 85, died on Wed., Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at Houma Hospice of Louisiana; born in Raceland on Nov. 9, 1921

• wife of 53 years, Olivia T. Smith; three daughters: Eunice S. Gray (Charlie), Julia S. White (Wilbert) and Elise S. Boyd (Michel); three sons: Kerry Lee Smith Jr. (Casandra), Henry Smith Jr. (Roxanne) and Kevin Karson Smith (Pricilla); parents the late Louis Smith and the late Bertha Allen Smith; five brothers: James Smith, the late Henry Smith Sr., the late Alvin Smith, Joseph Smith Sr. and Earl Smith; five sisters: Clara S. Robinson, Rebecca S. Robinson, Geneva S. Giles, Ella S. Gray and Verna S. Reado

• also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends

• services were held on Sept. 18 and dismissal was held Sept. 19; following the dismissal, interment was held in Third Zion Baptist Church cemetery

Mark Stephen Cooley

• age 36, of Houston died on Tues., Sept. 12, at his residence; born Nov. 13, 1969 in New Orleans

• funeral services were held Fri., Sept. 15 at Ashford United Methodist Church in Houston

• parents Wendell and Judy Breaux Cooley

• graduated from Hahnville High School, class of 1988; earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Louisiana State University; professional career took off once he joined Verio in Dallas where he worked in an internet support call center and was promoted to manager of the entire department in just two years; moved to Houston at the end of 2002 in order to join ‘VeriCenter,’ a web-hosting company, as project manager

• an avid mountain and road cyclist and has completed many a race, including the 2003 and 2004 MS 150; another one of his favorite pastimes was restoring old cars and spending time in nature

• survived by his wife, Sheila Cooley; his parents, Wendell and Judy Cooley; and his brother, Luke Cooley

• interment was held at Hager Cemetery in De Quincy, Louisiana

• Legacy Memorial, Inc., 12637 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas 77077

 

October 5, 2006

Shauna Faith Aicklen

• resident of Luling, died on Thurs., Sept. 21, 2006

• daughter of Kelley Chubb Aicklen and Joey Aicklen, III; sister of Jessica

• also survived by a host of family and friends

• age 4 1/2 months; funeral services at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Wed., Sept. 27, 2006; visitation at the funeral home was on Wed., Sept. 27 until funeral time; interment was privately held at a later date

Grace G. Brown

• died on Thurs., Sept. 21, 2006 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie

• daughter of the late Norward Gerard and Zelma Neal; step daughter of Racheal Gerard; wife of the late Minister Oliver Brown; mother of Troy, Cornell and Marlon Brown, Gwentina Ingram and Treaneice Kenner; sister of Shirley Harris, Warren and Charles Neal, Beverly Mosley, Benjamin and Thomas Nelson and the late Gwendolyn Lewis

• also survived by 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• age 67 years; native of Killona and a resident of Hahnville

• funeral service at The Historical Bethlehem Baptist Church, 14989 River Road in Hahnville on Sat., Sept. 30; Rev. Rodney Johnson, Pastor, officiated; interment Bethlehem Cemetery in Hahnville; visitation was held at the above named church until the service began

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Mildred Adams Fambrough

• died on Sat., Sept. 30 at 1:20 p.m. in Luling

• wife of the late Joe M. Fambrough; mother of Keith, Kevin and Kathryn Fambrough, and the late Karen Fambrough; daughter of the late Clebert and Irene Bergeron Adams; sister of Ernest Adams, Una Mae Arceneaux and the late Clemile, Irvin, Clifford, Leroy Adams, Selina Fournier, Julia Adams, Lucilee Foshee, Ledora Grabert and Leola Ferguson

• native of Raceland and a resident of Des Allemands; age 84 years

• funeral; mass of burial was celebrated on Tues., Oct. 3 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; private burial at a later date; visitation was held until funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Homes

Clarence J. Foret Sr.

• died on Fri., Sept. 29, 2006 in New Orleans

• husband of Jenelle D. Foret; father of George, Clarence Jr., Neil Foret and the late Wayne Foret; son of the late George and Eva K. Foret; brother of Irene C. Grabert, Lolitta C. Champagne and the late Nolan Chaisson, Ira Chaisson, Ignace Foret, Cecilia F. Breaux, Philoman F. Champagne, Edolia F. Champagne, Georgiana F. Waguespack, Valerie F. Babin, Virginia C. Fortmayer and Genevieve C. Dufrene

• also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

• native and resident of Raceland; age 70 years

• active in the St. Charles Recreation District, treasurer of the Raceland Lions Club, member Grand Marshall Club and retirerd from the Raceland Volunteer Fire Department

• funeral; mass of burial was celebrated at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Parish on Mon., Oct. 2; interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland; visitation Sun., Oct. 1,