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Obituaries April, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

APRIL 1, 2002

Anthony Theogene Carrere Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac, who died at 8:47 a.m. March 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Eula Mae Levron Carrere of Dulac; father of Anthony "Tony" Jr. and Ricardo "Ricky" Carrere and Roxanne Sevin; and brother of Stella Blanchard of Houma and Alberta Smith of Bayou Blue
• also survived by six grandchildren and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Sylvester and Louise Pellegrin Carrere; brothers, Stelay and Claude Majesta Carrere; and sister, Gertrude Hebert
• retired fisherman; member of American Legion Post 0272; Korean War veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

L. J. Paul Dupre Sr.

• age 69, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:55 a.m. March 27, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Mable Matherne Dupre; and father of L.J. Paul Dupre Jr. and Belinda Trosclair
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Felicia Dupre; brother, Randolph Dupre; and sisters, Delta Wagley, Delma Collins and Ruby Neal
• member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Piece of Cake band
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Samuel N. Farace Sr.

• age 84, a native of St. James and resident of Choctaw, who died March 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Shirley Tabor Farace; father of Frank, Samuel Jr. and Howard Farace, Genny Thibodaux, Elodie "Dee" Matherne, Erline Hebert and Miranda Sanchez; and brother of Frances Folse
• also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Catherine Marascaleo Farace; and brothers, Camille Sr. and Sam Farace
• enjoyed fishing and being a member of the Choctaw Fire Department; an usher and parishioner of St. James Chapel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mathilde Porche Foret

• age 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:33 a.m. March 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Leo Foret Jr., Thelma F. Alario, Catherine F. Allemand and Patsy F. Toups; and sister of Lena P. Martin, Inez P. Matherne, Agnes P. Vito and Elvie P. Jambon
• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Foret Sr., parents, Eddie and Onezia Pitre Porche; son, Joseph Foret; daughter, Marie Foret; brothers, Madio and Levy Porche; and one great-great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; hobbies included cooking and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Eno W. Hunter

• age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:18 a.m. March 29, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine
• husband of Florence Aymar Hunter of Golden Meadow; father of Bradley J. Hunter of Houma, Madeline H. Galliano of Chackbay, Linda Matherne of Galliano and Joyce Hunter of New Orleans; and brother of Noeida H. Rodriguez of Mandeville
• also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William "Harry" and Stella Pierce Hunter; daughter, Florence Hunter; brothers, Johnes, Harris and Clarence Hunter; and sisters, Gertie Charpentier, Inez Eymard, Enez and Marie Hunter
• parishioner of United Methodist Church. He was a World War II combat veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps; member of the Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427 for 50 years and a member of the V.F.W. for more than 50 years; retired Texaco mechanic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Herbert Anthony Quick Sr.

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9:30 a.m. March 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Grace Christian Memorial cemetery
• husband of Pearl Marie Hebert Quick; father of Herbert Jr., Brian, Mark and Gregory Quick, Debra LeBlanc, Sharon Songe, Ronda King and Robyn Arceneaux; and brother of Joseph Quick and Louise Callahan
• also survived by 29 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Louise LeBlanc Quick Sr.; brothers, Sidney Jr., Emile, Louis, and William Quick; sisters, Marie Bergeron and Eunice Robicheaux; and grandson, Mark Quick Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Edven "Ed" "E. J." James Robichaux

• age 53, a native and resident of Houma, who died March 28, 2002
• funeral service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; he was cremated
• husband of Barbara Ann Soudelier; father of Danny and Thomas Robichaux; brother of Vernis Robichaux, Joseph Duplantis, Marie Oberholtzer, Virdrine Domangue, Velma Pellegrin and Jeri Babin
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Edven Joseph and Eula Guillot Robichaux; daughter, Wendy Robichaux; brother, Verges Robichaux; and sister, Virginia LeBouef
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Rae Lynn Rogers

• age 14, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• daughter of Larry P. and Stacey Gonzales Rogers; sister of Kane Philip Rogers; granddaughter of Mary and Ray Gonzales and Mary and Larry Rogers; and great-granddaughter of Winnie Chiasson and Pearl Rogers
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Louis and Bessie LeBlanc, Sam and Winnie Gonzales, Norris Rogers and Phillip Chiasson
• student of West Thibodaux Junior High School and a cheerleader

Louise Granier Rome

• age 77, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 9:10 p.m. March 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Anthony P. Rome; and sister of Kert Sr., Joseph and Philip Granier, Clothile G. Kraemer, Laura G. Gravois and Amanda G. Steib
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Cady Rome; parents, Theophile and Melanie Martinez Granier; son, Jody M. Rome; brothers, Leopold Sr. and Lawrence Granier Sr.; and sisters, Elaine G. and Marion G. Cortez
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Lawrence; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Rosie Clark Schexsnayder

• age 69, a native of Melville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 29, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Ezeb Schexsnayder Jr.; mother of Charles and David Schexsnayder, Linda Dubois, Barbara Ordoyne, Sherry Daigle, Laura Benoit and Angela Larose; and sister of Tony, Victor Sr. and Sam Clark
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Xavier and Lena Angona Clark; brother, Joseph Clark; and sisters, Lucy Polotzola, Katie Ponthieux and Frances Barragan
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ewellyn Prejean Senac

• age 78, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, who died at 4:52 p.m. March 31, 2002
• prayer service held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Parlor in Houma; visitation until funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Mausoleum in Metairie
• mother of Linda Senac Pettigrew of Houma
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Pierre F. Senac; parents, Joseph and Aline Poche’ Prejean; brother, Joseph Y. Prejean; and sister, Mary Alice P. Hunt
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Mary Delatte Terranova

• age 70, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:41 a.m. March 29, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; burial was at the church mausoleum
• wife of Joseph Terranova; mother of Joseph Jr. and Paul Joseph Terranova, Pauline Mary Folse and Dianne Francis Scariano; and sister of Norbert Delatte and Betty Becnel
• also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline Stieb Delatte; and brothers, Donald and Norman "Pee-Wee" Delatte
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ivy Wilson Sr.

• age 89, a native of Port Allen and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:48 a.m. March 29, 2002
• religious service held today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; dismissal held Tuesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of the Rev. Ivy Wilson Jr., Larry Wilson, Gloria M. Reed, and Geraldine Allen, all of Raceland
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Everlina C. Wilson; parents, James Sr., and Oneila Wilson; son, John Wilson, daughters, Wanda and Mary Jo Wilson; stepson, James Jefferson; brothers, Leo, Gene, James Jr., George, and Jessie Wilson; and sisters, Dorothy Wilson Pollard, Louise Wilson Jones, and Evelyn Wilson
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served as president of The Benevolent Society; hobbies included working on automobiles and lawn mowers
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

APRIL 2, 2002

Louis "Panoh" Badeaux

• age 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:20 p.m. March 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• husband of Mary Crochet Badeaux; father of Steve and Lonny Badeaux, Catherine Rome and Gloria Pulizzano; stepfather of Mike Bonham, Joann Savage and Cheryl Hebert; and brother of Herbert, Peter and Forest Badeaux and Della Knight
• also survived by 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanne M. Badeaux; parents, Edmond and Armelice Thiobdaux Badeaux; stepson, Ronald Bonham; brother, Andrew Badeaux; and sister, Deloras Adams
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Bonnie Ledet Bonvillain

• native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. April 1, 2002
• daughter of Curtis Sr. and Eve M. Ledet of Houma; mother of Troy and Timmy Bonvillain of Houma and Thomas Bonvillain Jr. of Gulfport, Miss.; and sister of Curtis Ledet Jr. of Bourg, Barbara St. Amant and Anita Britt, both of Bourg and Marla Theriot of Houma
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bonvillain Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Marie Louise "Manie" Hoffmann English

• age 96, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Albany, N.Y., who died March 24, 2002
• memorial service held today at St. Louis Catholic Church In Bayou Blue; service officiated by her nephew, the Rev. Thomas R. Bouterie; funeral and burial were held March 27, 2002, in Albany, N.Y.
• survived by her sister, Rose Lee Stagni of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Gifford English; her parents, Arthur E. and Zoe Folse Hoffmann; brothers Andrew, Arthur E. "Bud" Jr., Edward R. "Bill", Linden, Camile, Octave and Lionel; sisters Zoe Bienvenu, Margaret "Peggy" and Aloysia "Wishie" Hoffmann, Helen Naquin and Evylyn Toups

Nellie Marie Ledet Folse

• age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:30 a.m. April 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• sister of Annie Wilson and Bella Dickerson
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Joseph Folse; parents, Ellis and Angelle Breaux Ledet; brothers, Eddie and Lawrence Ledet; and sisters, Maybelle Chester, Ada Zimmer, Ola Downey, Rita Carrol and Marguerite Bollinger
• enjoyed walking
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Bernadine W. Griffin

• age 55, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:24 a.m. March 31, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• wife of Elosie Griffin; daughter of Alton Weschvich; mother of Elosie Jr., Anthony, Conrad and Bradley Griffin, Tommy and Sidney Lebator, Shelia, Lisa and Melissa Griffin and Delila Lebator; stepmother of Lloyd, Floyd, Rodney and Roddy Griffin, Randy Terrebonne, Rosalie Griffin, Alva Farbe and Samantha Guidry; and sister of Alton, Vincent, Jimmy, Darrell and Randy Weschvich, Nyoka, Gloria, Marilyn and Debbie Weschvich
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Mary Crosby Weshvich; son, Michael Griffin; and stepdaughters, Julia and Elma Griffin
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Rodney J. Lirette

• age 40, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:20 p.m. March 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Tammy Dupre Lirette; son of Stella Carlos Lirette; father of Destini and Kandice Lirette; and brother of Delvin Sr., Kevin, Marilyn and Jeannie Lirette, Lana Dupre and Katherine Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar J. Lirette
• enjoyed fishing and was an employee of Kevin’s Conoco Station of Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Philip James Madiar

• age 41, a native of Illinois and resident of Larose, died at 4 p.m. March 30, 2002
• he was cremated
• devoted friend of Tina Verdin; son of James Madiar and Deloras S. Forbes; and brother of Joe and John Madiar, Brenda Cochran and Shelia Tarter
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Kasi Ann Nelton

• age 14, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• daughter of Brantle A. and Lilly Hebert Nelton; sister of Heidi Elizabeth Nelton; and granddaughter of Allen J. Nelton Sr., Willa Mae Landry and Sybil Richard Hebert
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Karl, "Pee Wee" Hebert Sr.; and step-grandfather, Wilbert "Bert" Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lelia Barrios Prince

• age 95, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 p.m. March 27, 2002
• grandmother of Lee Truxillo of New Orleans, Mark and Paul Truxillo of Thibodaux, Michael Truxillo of Broussard and sister of Louise Barrios Landry of Salem, Va.
• also survived by four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Prince, parents, Adam and Amelie Barrios; daughter, Anna Mae Prince Truxillo; sisters, Lucille, Lea, Emily and Hazel Barrios; and brothers, Luke, Leo, Phillip and Robert Barrios
• past employee of D.H. Holmes in New Orleans and a seamstress for various carnival crews

James Paul Talbot

• age 61, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:55 p.m. March 31, 2002
• memorial service held Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; he was cremated
• husband of Evelyn C. Talbot; father of Brian P. Talbot; and brother of Jessie J. Talbot and June T. Himel
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Abby Joseph Talbot
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Charlotte Teeters

• age 68, a native of Cheyenne, Wyo., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:03 a.m. March 30, 2002
• aunt of Terie Rogers and Julie Hernander of Thibodaux and Charles Almond of Cheyenne; sister of Joan Crochet of Thibodaux
• also survived by four great-nieces and one great-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillian Teeters; nephew, Richard Eugene Almond; and brother, Charles Edward Teeters Jr.
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 3, 2002

Bessie B. Candies

• age 89, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died April 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands
• mother-in-law of Regina Candies; sister of Alice Barrios; and grandmother of Shane, Owen Jr. and Tanya Candies
• also survived by five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nick F. Candies; parents, Oneil Sr. and Mable Rossi Barrios; son, Owen Candies Sr.; brothers, Oneil Jr., Earnest and Rudy Barrios; and sister, Mable Barrios Guzzetta
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dease Acosta Molliere

• age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died April 2, 2002
• graveside service held Thursday at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville; visitation today and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville
• mother of Hortson, Joseph Jr., Alcide and Wayne Molliere, Mary Allemand and Doris Robert; and sister of Alcide Acosta
• also survived by 28 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Molliere Sr.; parents, Comeas and Laura Acosta; infant daughter Laura Mary Molliere; brothers, Albert and Abdon Acosta; and sister, Maude Raffray
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

David Lewis Sweatman

• age 48, a resident of Port Aransas, Texas, who died March 23, 2002
• memorial service was held on March 27 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Aransas Pass, Texas
• son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sweatman of Haven Beach, N.J., father of Joshua, Jared, Tess and Jonothan Sweatman, all of Thibodaux, and brother of John Sweatman of Huntsville, Ala., and Linda Sweatman of Florida
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Bill Sweatman
• graduate of Florida Institute of Technology and was a division manager for J. Ray McDermott, having worked there for 25 years
• Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes and Crematory of Aransas Pass

Paul Zeringue

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. April 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Lorna Sonier Himel Zeringue; father of Sandra Zeringue Eller; stepfather of Sandra, Russell and Morgan Himel; and brother of James Zeringue and Marie Z. Mire
• also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Melancon Zeringue; parents, Wiltz and Cecile Bourgeois Zeringue; daughter, Gayle Ann Zeringue; brothers, Ettinne, Louis, Sam and Ivy Zeringue; and sister, Beulah Z. Ferriera
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

APRIL 4, 2002

Laura L. Landry Bourg

• age 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 8:10 a.m. April 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Dugas Cemetery in Montegut
• mother of Henry J. Fields Jr., Laura Lee Fields Jones, Jane Lapeyrouse and Juania Callegan; stepmother of Catherine Lombardo and Val Baquie; and sister of Rita Kelly
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Henry J. Fields Sr.; second husband, Wilfred Bourg; parents, Louis and Irene LeCompte Landry; brothers, Ivy, Lee, Allen, Roy and Louis Landry; sisters, Nolia Lirette, Gertie Fayard and Maybelle Trahan; two grandchildren and eight stepchildren
• homemaker
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Achille Danos

• age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:05 a.m. April 3, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Uneta Serigny Danos; and brother of George Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Guillaume Sr. and Marcilia Lee Danos; brothers, Gustave, Guillaume Jr., Maxcillian and Alexison Danos; and sisters, Delphine Adams, Louise Guidry, Judicia and Antoinette Danos
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Rosetta Scott Green

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 a.m. April 2, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Lawrence Green Jr., Edward Green, Audrey McPherson, Eula Brooks, Joyce Tyler, and Elaine Johnson, all of Thibodaux, Lionel Green of Louisville, Ky., and John L. Green of New Llanno; and sister of Ezekial Scott Jr. of Napoleonville
• also survived by 33 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Green Sr.; parents, Ezekial Sr. and Annie Williams Scott; daughter, Ella Mae Every; brother, Charlie Scott; and sisters, Elvoria Alexis and Leola Robinson
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on Usher Board No. 2 and the Home Missionary Board; hobbies included cooking and ironing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Billie Morgan Price

• age 83, a native of Leslie, Ark, former resident of Raceland, and resident of Mena, who died April 1, 2002
• funeral service was held today at First Presbyterian Church in Mena, Ark.; burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mena
• wife of R.R. "Dock" Price; mother of Jannell Wisinger of Mena and Becky Price of Grand Isle; and sister of Doris Price of Fort Worth, Texas and Mary Cooper of Bainbridge Island, Wash.
• also survived by one grandchild
• retired teacher from Bayou Blue Elementary School
• Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena

Catherine June Thibodeaux

• age 46, a native of Galliano and resident of Harahan, died March 31, 2002
• devoted friend of Anthony Musacchia; daughter of Alcide Joseph Thibodeaux; and sister of Bryan and Lance Thibodeaux, both of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Louvenia Marie Plaisance Thibodeaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 5, 2002

Justice Jaquiaisha Atkins

• infant, of Raceland who died Tuesday, April 2, 2002
• daughter of Justin Charles and Tierra Atkins of Raceland; and sister of Jaquiaisha Justice Atkins of Raceland
• grave side service held Saturday at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews; Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Orelia Joseph Atkins

• age 75, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, who died April 1, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Brenda McKinney and Eugene Sherman, both of Donaldsonville, and Augustine Cann and Clarence Sherman Jr., both of Belle Rose; stepmother of Gloria Landry, Joyce Smith, and Genevieve, Steve, Wilbert, Phillip, Royce and Curtis Hayes; and sister of Ailene Johnson of Kenner, Agnellia and Aleda Joseph, Edith Patterson, Odessa Phillips, Elizabeth Levy, Patricia Dorsey and Caroline Richard
• also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Atkins; parents, Rogers and Doris Joseph; sister, Lillian Coleman; brothers, Ben and Herbert Joseph; and devoted friend, Henry Hayes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Rosa M. Jarvis Bell

• age 62, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 9:15 p.m. March 29, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at First Israel Baptist Church Cemtery in Belle Rose
• mother of Jake Jr., Wyone T., Karen G., Cheryl A. and Leslie R. Bell and Adrienne B. Scioneaux, all of Donaldsonville, Michael W. Bell Sr. of Seattle, Wa., Brian K. Bell of Sorrento, Shannon A. and Sharla L. Bell of Atlanta and Charmaine D. Bell of New Orleans; and sister of Arthur Jarvis of Orlando, Fla., Shirley Jarvis of Belle Rose, Elizabeth Jarvis and Margaret Hamilton of Donaldsonville and Mary Sims of Kenner
• also survived by 29 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Hirley Jarvis; sister, Alice Jarvis; and brother, Alfred Jarvis Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Roland J. Cheramie

• age 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:17 a.m. April 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Alverta Hebert Cheramie; son of Armine Autin Cheramie; father of Jody and Jamie Cheramie and Cindy C. Samford; and brother of Allen and Anthony Cheramie
• also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Edville J. Cheramie; and brother, Clarence Cheramie
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Mildred Perrillioux Chiasson

• age 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:40 p.m. April 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Paul Preston Chiasson Jr., Paula Adams and Allicen Caluda
• also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Preston Chiasson Sr.; parents, Conrad Sr. and Hattie Thibodeaux Perrillioux; brothers, Conrad "C.J." Jr. and Calvin "Buddy" Perrillioux; and sister, Esther Perrillioux Jeandron
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Steve S. Chouest

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at noon April 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• father of Faith "Tutti" Adams, Rae Trosclair and Stephanie Collins; stepfather of Crystal and Stacy Guidry; brother of Kearn Chouest, Marybelle Cheramie and Hazel Collins; and stepbrother of Gayle Brister
• also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Cherita Gisclair Chouest; brother, Webb Chouest; and sisters, Anna Callais, Victoria Gisclair and Patsy C. Comeaux
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Louisiana Cattleman’s Association
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lenton "Papa" Gray Sr.

• age 59, a native of Houma, and resident of Lancaster, Calif., who died at 2:40 p.m. March 26, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• devoted companion of Maria Garcia of Lancaster, Calif.; son of Edna Charles Gray of Houma; father of Lenton Gray Jr., of Pacoima, Calif., Fred Williams of Georgia, and Merlin Singleton of New Orleans; brother of Donald Gray, Geraldine Redman, Rosalie Tucker, and Wanda Williams all of Houma, and Joann Cooley of LaPlace
• also survived by numerous grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence John Gray; and brother, Wayne Martin Gray; his paternal grandparents, James and Annie Perkins Gray, and his maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Williams and Jessie Charles
• Rucker’s Mortuary of Pacoima, Calif., and Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Crystal L. LaCoste

• age 35, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 12:20 a.m. April 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic church in Plattenville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Elizabeth Church Cemetery in Paincourtville
• wife of Autry LaCoste Jr.; daughter of Clyde and Jackie LeBlanc Landry; mother of Leadd, Readd and Cherrish Faye LaCoste; and sister of Bonnie L. Giroir
• 1984 graduate of Assumption High School; employee of B and B Ace Hardware in Paincourtville
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Estelle "Hester" Marie Laiche

• age 85, a native of St. Amant and former resident of Lockport, who died at April 4, 2002
• funeral service held today at Melancon Funeral Home in Carencro; burial at New River Baptist Cemetery in St. Amant
• mother of Herbert Joseph Laiche of Anacortes, Wash., Ruby L. Trosclair of Lockport, Betty Tabor of Breaux Bridge and Pat L. Perry of Houston, Texas; mother-in-law of Diana Laiche and Cal Tabor; and sister of Harvey and Clarence Guedry; grandmother of Evelyn Woods, Donna Slavich, Carol Stivason, Susan Gaubert, Danny Babineaux, Fran Whitt, Shawn, T.J. Bruno, Bryan and Scott Tabor and Myra Thetford; grandmother-in-law of Matt Slavich, Jim Stivason, Shawn Whitt, Ann Bruno, Ronni Tabor, Joni Tabor and Scott Thetford
• also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Joseph Laiche; parents, Sylvanie and Anastasia Pertuit Guedry; daughter, Maxin Laiche; brother, Orellian "Noot" Guedry; and sisters, Leontine G. Hanna, Ophelia G. Wagner, Orelia G. Sheets and Regina G. Breaux
• Pallbearers were Bryan Tabor, Scott Tabor, T.J. Bruno, Danny Babineaux, Ross Bouvier and Roddy Bouvier
• Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro

 

APRIL 8, 2002

Leo Adam Breaux

• native of Valentine and resident of Larose
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Keiko Breaux; father of Nancy Breaux; and brother of Gerald and Roy Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Robert Roland Bunz

• age 88, a native of Bennington, Neb., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:30 p.m. April 6, 2002
• religious service held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• preceded in death by his wife, Anna Duet Bunz; parents, Peter and Gertrude Roeslar Bunz; brothers, Donald, Harold, Clifford and Ted Bunz; and sister, Alice Elizabeth Bunz
• Lutheran; retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Justice Atkins Charles

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland who died April 2, 2002
• graveside service was held Saturday at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews
• daughter of Justin Charles and Tierra Atkins of Raceland; and sister of Ja’quiaisha Charles of Raceland
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Estrella "Stella" Boudreaux Cuneo

• age 83, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died at 12:20 p.m. April 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph No. 1 mausoleum in Galliano
• mother of Michael A. Sr. and Daniel J. Cuneo, both of Larose; sister of Esperance "Brownie" B. Cheramie; and grandmother of Gwendolyn C. Theriot, Jacqueline C. Chouest, Michael A. Cuneo Jr., Anthony Cuneo and Erin L. Cuneo
• also survived by six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Azelia Cheramie Boudreaux; son, Phillip W. Cuneo; sisters, Alozia B. Saunier and Azelia B. Domangue; and brothers, Ludovic, Jefferson, John Jr. and Claiborne Boudreaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose and a member of the Leeville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
• Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in New Orleans

Theresa Belanger Jeffery

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 9:40 a.m. April 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Joseph Jr. Franie and Rickie Jeffery, Brenda Bonvillian and Betty Leonard; and sister of Felix and Norman Belanger
• also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Jeffery Sr.; parents, Wallace Belanger and Elva Bourgeois Belanger Trosclair; grandchildren, Carrol Bonvillian and Sherry Boudreaux; brother, Adam Belanger; sisters, Earline Savoie, Elsie Marcel, Bernice Dupre, Ethel Cadiere and Jeanette Ledet
• enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Raymond Hannis Naquin

• age 71, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, who died at 6 a.m. April 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis Cemetery No. 1
• husband of Mary Jane Bergeron Naquin; father of Tina Porche, Sandra Luke, Nancy Naquin and Norma Matherne; and brother of Albert James Naquin and Carloyn LeCompte
• also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Naquin and Ida Dugas Naquin Fanguy; stepfather, Maurice Fanguy; and half-sisters, Lua Marie Fanguy
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Leah Boudreaux Robertson

• age 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, who died at 3:30 a.m. April 6, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Floyd, Julies and George "Boogie" Robertson, Audrey R. Legendre and Murrel Degruise
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Robertson; parents, Octave and Victoria Rogers Boudreaux; son, Carl Robertson; brothers, Paul, Clay, Frank, Hayes, Joseph and Claude Boudreaux; and sisters, Emeline Maronge, Alida Roberson, Mabel Boudreaux, Lena Babin and Ida Poincon
• former owner of Robertson’s Food Store in Bayou Blue; parishioner of St. Briget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Odella Vedros Richoux

• age 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:21 p.m. April 6, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• mother of Irvin and Rickey Richoux, Shirley Cotton, Thelma Kiger and Carol Richoux; and sister of Odile Vedros Fremin
• also survived by 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Joseph Richoux; parents, Guillame Vedros and Josephine Melancon Richoux; brothers, Odey, Sylvest, Horace, Oderick and Odless Vedros; sister, Odelisse Vedros Roux; and three grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ellis Joseph Molaison

• age 76, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 10:25 a.m. April 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; visitation to funeral time at the Choctaw Fire Station; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Rita Ordoyne Molaison; father of Roy, Jean, Floyd, Carl and Dean Molaison, Terry Usea, Joyce Andras, Kathy Chiasson, Deanna Dempster, Cynthia Morrison, Gladys Cortez, Audrey Oubre, Rebecca Granier, Ruby Boudreaux, Tammy Kliebert and Melissa Horn; and brother of Eunice, Cleveland, Percy, Esteve and Vincent Molaison, Viola and Velma Cortez and Patsy Hebert
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roaul and Henritta Ordoyne Molaison; son, Luke Molaison; daughter, Gail Molaison; and sister, Dorris Delaune
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

APRIL 9, 2002

Lucky Leo Bella

• age 78, a native of Morgan City and resident of Chauvin, who died April 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Vergis S. Bella; father of Tony, Craig and Charlotte Bella and Darline Lapeyrouse
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his son, Peter Bella; and brothers, Charles, Sam and Peter Bella
• member of the American Legion and V.F.W. in Chauvin; disabled World War II veteran
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Herman "Armand" J. Crosby

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died April 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• father of Alton, Richard and Larry Crosby, Mildred Gisclair, Lou Anna Guidry and Carolyn France; and foster father of Elda Falgout Griffin
• also survived by 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Adrienne Griffin Crosby; parents, O’Neil and Felecia Callais Crosby; brothers, Fernand and Joseph Crosby; and sisters, Florida Terrebonne and Amelia Rigaud
• fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

John Edward Dufrene

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:18 a.m. April 4, 2002
• memorial service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to service time at the funeral home
• father of Sandra Franke and brother of Earline Luzon
• preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Durocher Dufrene; parents, Ulric and Eva Dufrene; son, Colin Franke; and brothers, Freddie and Ulric "T-Rick" Dufrene
• farmer
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lucien Joseph Ockmond Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died April 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• father of Carolyn Graugnard and Lucien Ockmond Jr.; and brother of Theolane Tregre of Vacherie
• also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Becnel Ockmond; parents, Onezime and Olympe Oubre Ockmond; sisters, Elodie Becnel, Lucille Derocher and Lucitte Dempster; brothers, Charles and Oris Ockmond; and an infant daughter
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

APRIL 10, 2002

Hugh "Red" Babin

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:31 a.m. April 9, 2002
• memorial service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home
• father of David, Hugh and Rosanna Babin; and brother of Jeanette Picou
• also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marguerite Babin
• Mason and an author
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edward "Eddie" DiTucci

• age 49, of Fayette, who died April 8, 2002
• memorial service held at the DiTucci family home in Fayette, Miss.
• husband of Billie DiTucci; father of Mary and Sara Drews; and brother of David Jr. of Schriever and Joseph DiTucci of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, David Irgin Sr. and Margaret Louise Henderson DiTucci; and sister, Glen Phillip McNeely
• Laird Funeral Home

Rheuben Allen Gammel

• age 78, a resident of Cut Off, who died April 2, 2002
• religious service was held Saturday at Rumph-Owers Funeral Home in El Dorado, Ark.; burial was at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery
• father of Rheuben A. Jr. and Keith F. Gammel, Glenda Gaspard and Donna Denton; and brother of Dorothy Amadee of Gretna and Susan Josephine Olsen of Gurden, Ark.
• also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by Vernell LaRue Patterson Gammel; parents, William and Amanda Tallent Gammel; son, Carl Eugene Gammel; and daughters, Dolly Davis, Rosy Sullivan, Elva and Ruth Spencer and Vesta Johnson
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Gloria Anne Braud Jensen

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Metairie, who died April 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in New Orleans; visitation today at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home in Metairie; burial at Metairie Cemetery
• wife of Dr. Milland Jensenmother of Lionel M. Jensen of South Bend, Ind., Anne Marie Jensen of Miami, Fla.; sister of Dorothy Hillman of Lockport and Hazel McDonald of Innisbrook, Fla.
• also survived by two grandchildren
• Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home

Alvin "Vin" Junius Martin Sr.

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:25 p.m. April 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Alvin Martin Jr. of Chauvin, Janice Pellegrin of Houma, Mona Landry of Fort Smith, Ark., Lucy Davis of Cosby, Texas, Margaret Dupre of Sarasota, Fla.; and brother of Harris J. Martin and Beulah Griffin of Chauvin, Thaddeus J. Martin of Houma and Percy P. Martin of Montegut
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ann Chauvin Martin; parents, Eddie and Julie Lapeyrouse Martin; brothers, Lucius J. and Julius J. Martin; and sisters, Sylvia Authement and Pearl Boudreaux
• retired self employed auto mechanic of Vin’s Auto Repair and was also a retired school bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board after serving 19 years; member of the V. F. W. in Chauvin, a fourth-degree honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church choir; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Timothy "Timmy" J. Pellegrin

• age 42, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4 p.m. April 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; he was cremated
• husband of Pamela Blanchard Pellegrin; son of Steven Sr. and Bertha "Mae Mae" Robichaux Pellegrin; grandson of Norris and Agnolia Robichaux; father of Michelle, Danielle, Tiffany and Kami Pellegrin; and brother of Steven "Stevie" Pellegrin Jr., Deborah Trosclair and Rhonda Credeur, Kim Spence and Stacy Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sy Pellegrin and Edna Pellegrin Adams; and stepfather, Edward Adams
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Winnie Toups Pitre

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:16 p.m. April 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation Thursday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Lovless "T-Boy," Raymond "Ray" A. and Kenneth Michael Pitre, Beverly Boudreaux and Elaine Newman; stepmother of Lillian Barrios; and sister of George Earl Toups and Elsie Byrd
• also survived by nine grandchildren, one step-grandchild, six great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edless J. Pitre; parents, Edmond and Maude Jeandron Toups; brothers, Waldon, John, Jules, Lester and Raymond Toups; and sisters, Mildred Watson and Anna Mae Toups
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Alfred "Al" J. Robichaux

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:15 p.m. April 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• husband of Antoinette Bruno Robichaux; stepson of Antoinette Perez Robichaux; father of Sharon Guidry; half-brother of Albert Robichaux Jr. and Maryann Ronquillo
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Louise Cheramie Robichaux; and brother, Carvan Robichaux
• served as Mayor of Lockport from 1972 to 1992; also served on the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Lynda Wilson Taylor

• age 78, a native of Eupora, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 p.m. April 9, 2002
• religious service held Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• mother of Billy Aubry Taylor and Phyllis T. Hebert; mother-in-law of Teresa Taylor and Larry Hebert; sister of Nolen C. Wilson of Memphis, Tenn.; sister-in-law of Virginia Wilson; and grandmother of Shari Richard, Stacy H. Stevens, Lissa J. Connell, Kelly St. Pierre, William Taylor, Gwyn Ordoyne, Laurie Taylor, Charlotte Taylor and Jill Taylor
• also survived by 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Aubry Taylor; parents, John Nolen and Ione Crowder Wilson
• former member of Order of Eastern Star, owner of Granny’s Country Crafts and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Rita Artigue Tumlinson

• age 68, a native of Arnaudville and resident of Lockport, who died April 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Edward Jr. and Benj Tumlinson and Vickie Leger Lefort; and sister of Robert and Clarence "Tiger" Artigue; Alma Wessinger, Thelma Gram, Jeannie Guilbeau and Barbara Buris
• also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Artense Bergeron Artigue; daughter, Kim Richoux; and sister, Mary Lou Angel
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

APRIL 11, 2002

John Comeaux

• age 78, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 8:30 a.m. April 8, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; visitation Friday and Saturday at the church
• husband of Thelma Moses Comeaux; father of Jacqueline Comeaux Daranda, James Comeaux, Winnie Comeaux Brimmer, Leonard Comeaux and Wynette Comeaux; and brother of Willie Comeaux
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Louise Comeaux; sisters, Oralene Comeaux Williams and Sarah, Evelene, Helen, Julia, Mary and Florence Comeaux; and brothers, Charles, Welmon, Edmond, Julian and Wilson Comeaux
• retired principal of Belle Rose Primary School; U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Plattenville

Rita A. Melancon

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 a.m. April 10, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Honore Melancon; mother of Ginny M. Clement and Nell M. Reece; and stepmother of Hazel M. Gauthreaux
• also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anatole Adams and Armance O. Orgeron; and stepfather, Albert Orgeron
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Stoney J. Serigny

• age 76, a native and resident of Leeville, who died at 2:50 p.m. April 9, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Gordon, Stoney Jr. and Talbot Serigny, Genevie John and Gloria Upshaw
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Augusta Matherne Serigny; son, Stoney Serigny; brothers, Lawrence Jr., Linton, Houston and Conrad Serigny; and sisters, Dolores Mecom and Jeanette Cheramie
• Catholic; U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the Leeville Senior Citizens Center
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lynda Wilson Taylor

• age 78, a native of Eupora, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 p.m. April 9, 2002
• religious service held Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• mother of Billy Aubry Taylor and Phyllis T. Hebert; mother-in-law of Teresa Taylor and Larry Hebert; sister of Nolen C. Wilson of Memphis, Tenn.; sister-in-law of Virginia Wilson; and grandmother of Shari Richard, Stacy H. Stevens, Lissa J. Connell, Kelly St. Pierre, William Taylor, Gwyn Ordoyne, Laurie Taylor, Charlotte Taylor and Jill Taylor. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Aubry Taylor; parents, John Nolen and Ione Crowder Wilson
• former member of Order of Eastern Star, owner of Granny’s Country Crafts and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Thomas Warren Turner Sr.

• age 80, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, who died at 10 p.m. April 10, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Mercedes Jeanne Avet Turner of Houma; father of Thomas Warren Turner Jr., Jeannie Turner Sawyer, Lizabeth A. Turner and Laurie Turner Conkerton; and brother of Russell Turner of New Iberia and Lucille Turner Luther of Crowley
• also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Manila Eldridge Turner; brother, Eldridge John Turner; and sister, Audrey Turner Hardy
• retired pile driver foreman for Berry Brothers; also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Carlos Whitney

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 5:35 p.m. April 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial Holy Rosary Cemetery
• mother of Robert Walton Jr. and Todd William Whitney, Laurie James and Roxanne Fontenot; and sister of Randolph Jr., Gerald and Bertrand Carlos and Mona Pellegrin
• also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walton Whitney Sr.; parents, Randolph Joseph and Felma Jean Bourg Carlos; and daughter, Jody Laurette Whitney
• member of the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band and the Flo-Tones
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Correction

In the Monday death notice for Odella Vedros Richoux, she was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Melancon Vedros

 

APRIL 12, 2002

entries duplicated from April 11, 2002

 

APRIL 15, 2002

Correction

Kelly K. Smith was survived by her grandparents, Sadie Mae and Freddie Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gladys Burrell Brown

Wilfred Breaux

• age 79, a native of Kaplan and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 1:15 p.m. April 13, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today at the church; he was cremated
• husband of Velma Matherne Breaux; father of Wilfred "Butsy," Gregory "Moose," Kerry "Brillo," and Frank "Davis," Breaux; father-in-law of Mary and Debbie Breaux; and brother of J.C. Breaux, Ollie Curlee, Willie Mae Ogea, Winnie Manuel, Marjorie Miller, Minnie Boudoin and Bertha Guillory
• also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eraste and Felicia Bourque Breaux
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jacob John Eymard

• age 28, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2:45 a.m. April 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Tami Howard Eymard; son of Gregory and Linda Danos Eymard; father of Alexandra Nicole and Shelby Angelle Eymard; grandson of Ernest Danos, Norris and Earline Eymard; and godfather of Mesha Renee Eymard
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Bertha Dufrene Danos; and godfather, David Joseph Danos
• graduate of Nicholls State University with an associate degree in criminal justice; worked for Blanchard Contractors in Grand Isle
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Noah Elton Foret Sr.

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 3:30 p.m. April 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Sarah Parfait Foret of Dulac; father of Noah "Pinky" Jr., Glenn Anthony, Merlin Jude, John Barry Sr. and Errol James Foret, all of Dulac, Sybil Foret, Marissa Gregoire of Dulac, Marie "Bonnie" Foret Young of Brookhaven, Miss., Merril Foret Williams, Sheryl Cantrelle and Julie Turner; brother of Morris Foret of Dulac, Hazel F. Bennet, Agnes F. Rancatore of New Orleans and Rita Margaret F. Solet of Houma
• also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah John and Marie Agnes Dion Foret; brothers, Antoine Sr., Paul Sr. and Joseph Irby Foret; sisters, Marie F. Verdin and Josephine F. Duthu
• net repairman for D and R Trawlboards; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Gladys Pierce Mayet

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:30 a.m. April 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Henry and C.J. Mayet and Hilda Kornegar; and mother-in-law of Skipper Kornegay, Irma and Patti Mayet; and sister of Audrey Cheramie, Sidonia Fernandez and Rita LaGrange
• also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eddie Mayet; parents, Ernest and Hilda Arceneaux Pierce; stepmother, Bertha Matherne Pierce; brother, Horace Pierce; and grandson, Kevin Kornegay
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, a member of Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America; hobbies included planting flowers and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Mae Grabert Pierce

• age 89, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:55 a.m. April 14, 2002
• mass of burial Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Woodrow George Pierce; and sister of Doris G. Sampay and Eunice G. Bye
• also survived by two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Charles Pierce; parents, Henry and Emma Hidalgo Grabert; brothers, Henry, Lawrence and Hubert Grabert; sister, Madeline G. Dufrene; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

APRIL 16, 2002

Daniel "Dan" R. Baugh II

• age 60, a native of St. Louis, Mo., and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:45 a.m. April 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Geraldine "Gerry" Ledet Baugh; and father of Thaddeus Trosclair Jr., Daniel "Danny" Baugh III and Becky Baugh Williams
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Daniel R. and Edna Hayes Baugh; son, Toby Luke Trosclair; and grandson, Joshua Collins
• Catholic; served in the Army in Fort Polk from 1965 to 1968; retired from Schlumberger after working more than 22 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Allysia Lawong Chatman

• infant, of Houma, who died at 10:40 a.m. April 13, 2002
• graveside service today at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• daughter of Everett E. Chatman and Babette C. McFeeters of Houma; and sister of Jonathan and Dominic McFeeters, both of Houma
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jeanne Guilbeau Rome

• age 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Slidell, who died at 10:15 a.m. April 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Nolan M. Rome, Evelyn Rome Bartels and Jenny Rome Kuehl
• also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Martin Rome; parents, John Sr. and Bernadette Rebstock Guilbeau; brothers, Gustave Sr. and John J. Guilbeau; sisters, Rosella Guilbeau Leloup and Rosina Guilbeau Ledet; and one granddaughter
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church and a former parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; eucharistic minister and lector, a charter member of the ladies of LaSalette organization, chairman of the liturgy committee and coordinator of Renew; awarded the Bishop’s Medal for her leadership in the church in the Cursillo, Charismatic, RCIA and Renew movements
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

APRIL 17, 2002

Preston Anselmi

• age 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:30 a.m. April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Anna Callais Anselmi; father of Susan Anselmi Hebert; brother of Gibson "Gib" and Acton Anselmi; grandfather of Corey and David Hebert and Renee Hebert Trosclair; and great-grandfather of Cole Mickael Trosclair
• preceded in death by his parents, Gelvase and Elizabeth Dantin Anselmi; and son-in-law, Russell John Hebert
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; served the Town of Golden Meadow as councilman for three terms; 40-year veteran of the volunteer fire department, having served 20 years as fire chief
• Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off

Orleans St. Pierre Billiot

• age 70, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 8:15 a.m. April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation today and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Alexina Verdin Billiot; father of Kenneth, Johnny, Marcellin Jr., Rene, Dolly and Sherry Roussel; and brother of Frank Billiot, Dolcina Dupree, Odelia Verdin, Ana Billiot and Bridget Matherne
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Emelia Dardar Billiot; great-granddaughter, Jaquana Roussell; and brothers, Elfere, Gustave, Parris and Alexie Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Claude Leon Dardar Sr.

• age 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Bois, who died April 15, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Bourg Baptist Church in Bourg; visitation today at Bethel Baptist Mission in Grand Bois and to funeral time at the church; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• father of Daniel M. Sr. of Brooklyn, Miss., Gary Sr. of Rosepine, Claude Jr. of Deridder and Yvonne Dardar and Debbie Smith of Grand Bois; and brother of Clemire of Larose and Irvin Dardar of Cut Off, Thelma Dardar of Golden Meadow and Delores Anselmi
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Billiot Dardar; and parents, Oneziphor and Louise Dardar
• Baptist; retired tugboat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Roland A. Deslatte

• age 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Donner, who died April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Carmen Toups Deslatte; father of Keith of Gibson and Bryan Deslatte and future wife Roxana of Venezuela and Tracy Michael of Edinburg, Texas; father-in-law of Cindy Deslatte; brother of Allen and Harry Deslatte and Ruby Aucoin; grandfather of Keith James, Brandi and Kimberly Deslatte; and grandfather-in-law of Lisa Deslatte
• preceded in death by his parents, Telesphore and Ella Grow Deslatte; and brothers, Joseph and Harold Deslatte
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Tellaberth "Tillie" LeBoeuf

• age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, who died at 7:55 a.m. April 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes; visitation today and to funeral time at the Pointe-aux-chenes fire station; burial at the church mausoleum
• mother of Jodi L. Verret; and sister of Carter Dominique, Leotha Ballard and Nell Ogwyn
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Joseph Leboeuf; parents, Albert and Elmire Orgeron Dominique; and brother, Dudley Dominique
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 18, 2002

Preston Anselmi

• age 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:30 a.m. April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Anna Callais Anselmi; father of Susan Anselmi Hebert; brother of Gibson "Gib" and Acton Anselmi; grandfather of Corey and David Hebert and Renee Hebert Trosclair; and great-grandfather of Cole Mickael Trosclair
• preceded in death by his parents, Gelvase and Elizabeth Dantin Anselmi; and son-in-law, Russell John Hebert
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; served the Town of Golden Meadow as councilman for three terms; 40-year veteran of the volunteer fire department, having served 20 years as fire chief
• Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off

Temise Cheramie Collins

• age 87, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, who died April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Golden Meadow
• mother of Wilbert Collins Sr. and Betty O’Neal; and sister of Minta Martin and Augusta Fontenot
• also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Levi Collins Jr.; parents, Antoine Cheramie and Eticia Pitre Cheramie; brothers, Manny Sr. and Rossevelt Cheramie; sisters, Louise Angelle and Lorena Vegas; and great-grandson, Joshua Collins
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Justin Derell Lawson Jr.

• age one month old, a native and resident of Raceland, who died April 14, 2002
• religious service was held today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Shawanna Ingram and Justin Lawson Sr., both of Raceland; grandparents, Marsha Ingram of Raceland, Alex Bryant of Thibodaux, Gloria Lawson, and Desi Ray Meely of Raceland; and great-grandparents, Celestine Ingram, of Raceland, Irvin Richard of Gray, Eddie Gaylord, Cora Lawson, Elsie Reed, and Hubert Lawson, all of Raceland
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dianne Dufour McGittigan

• age 51, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:15 p.m. April 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Michael McGittigan; daughter of Cecile Rabalais; mother of Ryan and Kelly McGittigan and Colleen Rudd; and sister of Michael Dufour and Lucille Sintes
• preceded in death by her father, Camille Dufour Sr.; and brothers, Camille Jr. and Kenneth Dufour
• Catholic; member of the Lockport FCE., Bayou Sew-N-Sews and Dularge Quilting Club
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Carrie James Mitchell

• age 76, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Orleans, who died April 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Naomi Williams of Pensacola, Fla., Thomas and Darrel Mitchell of New Orleans; sister of Ruth Rollins, Theresa Davis and Mary Williams and Steven, Anthony and Ernest James
• also survived by 9 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mitchell Jr.; parents, Paul and Ardell Alexandria James; sisters, Marietta James Middleton and Elizabeth James; and brothers, Ferman, Felton, Jack and Carlton James
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joseph "J. D." Davidson Rhodes

• age 69, who died April 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral home at the church
• husband of Juanita Bonvillain Rhodes; father of Monica Hays, Brian and Leslie Rhodes and Melanie Leaumont; and brother of Beulah Boudloche, Genevieve Gaudet, Charles Rhodes and Clayton Rhodes
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Davidson and Annette Bergeron Rhodes; granddaughter, Nicole Hays; brothers, Abby, Sidney and Lora Rhodes; and sisters, Syntta Foret and Viola Bailey
• veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of the American Legion Post No. 31; belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7355 and Fourth Degree Fr. August Vandebilt Assembly; also active in the St. Bernadette choir and church activities; insurance agent for 30 years, retiring from Louisiana Companies in 1997; coach in HARC and TPR programs for 17 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 19, 2002

Gertie Mae Cooks Poston Adams

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. April 15, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• mother of Jeanette Queen, Melvin Sr. and Joyce Poston, all of Thibodaux
• also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Adams Sr.; parents, Robert and Ida Cooks; stepson, Albert Adams Jr.; brother, Ernest Smith, and sisters Evelyn Cooks Jones and Ada Smith
• member of Allen Chapel AME Church and served on the usher board; hobbies included cooking and baking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gilbert "Jody" Banks

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 8:25 p.m. April 12, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• devoted companion of Judy Stewart of Napoleonville; father of Shelita M. Banks, and Melissa L. Banks of Houma, and Caterria D. Stewart of Napoleonville; brother of Hasker Jr. and Louis Ayrow, Gloria A. Bennett, and Denise M. Ayrow of Thibodaux, Layant Ayrow Sr., of Jackson, Mississippi and June Ayrow of Port Arthur Texas
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hasker Sr., and Florence C. Ayrow; and grandson, Lawrence Banks
• hobbies included farming
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dale Anthony Boudwin Sr.

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 7:45 a.m. April 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Patricia Granger Boudwin; father of Dale A. Boudwin Jr. and Kimberly Boudwin Foret; and brother of Timothy, Larry, Barry, Ricky and Steve Boudwin and Suzanne Metthler
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Hilda Songe Boudwin; and brother, Terry Boudwin
• self-employed carpenter, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a eucharistic minister and lecturer; also active in all church functions
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Rosalie Madonna Blanchard Boyter

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:10 p.m. April 18, 2002
• religious service held today at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• mother of Laura L. Kern and Alma Boyter of Houma; and sister of Betty Opp of Houma, Jo Ann Rodrigue of Breaux Bridge and the Rev. Bill Blanchard of Gueydan
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Henry Boyter; parents, Joseph Bertrand and Loyola Ann King Blanchard; brothers, Joe and Emile Blanchard; and sisters, Verlie and Delores Harson, Garnet Reeves, Joy Atkins, Gloria Richardson and Grace Pattison
• parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wallace Joseph Henry

• age 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 4 p.m. April 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the funeral home; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• husband of Cecile Dupre Henry; father of Gloria Henry; and brother of Ruffin Henry
• also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcel and Sylvania Trahan Henry; and brother, Willis Henry Sr.
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Nicee’ "Brownie" Talbot Melancon

• age 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died April 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Jackie Schoen of New Orleans, Julie Harris of Broussard, Charlie Melancon of Napoleonville and Anne Perry of Patterson; mother-in-law of J.R. "Renny" Schoen, Don Harris, Peachy Melancon and Ken Perry; sister of Thelma "Ta" LeBlanc, Edwina "Itzi" McCollum, June Berniard and Bobby Talbot; grandmother of Mequel Schoen, Liz Harris Tremblay, Paul and Emily Harris and Seph and Claire Melancon
• also survived by two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Anna Prejean Talbot; husband, Joseph U. Melancon; brothers, A.C. Jr., Raymond "Dutch" and Lawrence "Billy" Talbot; and sisters, Anna T. French and Flo T. Fairchild
• pallbearers J.R. "Renny" Schoen, Don Harris, Ken Perry, Paul Harris, Seph Melancon and Claude Tremblay
• active as a volunteer in the community; founder, supporter, board member and officer of the Assumption Association for Retarded Citizens and the Assumption Activity Center, Napoleonville Mother’s Club, the Napoleonville Swimming Club the Assumption Parish Library and numerous other organizations, including Queen "B" Society, associated with theLouisiana Sugar Cane Fair and Festival; active for years in the American Red Cross and March of Dimes campaigns; home ecomonics graduate of SLI (UL at Lafayette)

Joseph "J. D." Davidson Rhodes

• age 69, who died April 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral home at the church
• husband of Juanita Bonvillain Rhodes; father of Monica Hays, Brian and Leslie Rhodes and Melanie Leaumont; and brother of Beulah Boudloche, Genevieve Gaudet, Charles Rhodes and Clayton Rhodes; father-in-law of Jack Hays, Mary and Jackie Rhodes and Drew Leaumont; grandfather of Sarah and Jacquelyn Hays, Kelly and Leigh Rhodes, Rachel, Michelle and Danielle Rhodes and Michael and Julia Leaumont; and great-grandfather of Gabrielle Hays
• preceded in death by his parents, Davidson and Annette Bergeron Rhodes; granddaughter, Nicole Hays; brothers, Abby, Sidney and Lora Rhodes; and sisters, Syntta Foret and Viola Bailey
• veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of the American Legion Post No. 31; belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7355 and Fourth Degree Fr. August Vandebilt Assembly; also active in the St. Bernadette choir and church activities; insurance agent for 30 years, retiring from Louisiana Companies in 1997; coach in HARC and TPR programs for 17 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Edith Savoie

• age 91, who died at 4:18 p.m. April 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Effie Babin Wleczyk

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:10 a.m. April 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation today and until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the St. Mary Cemetery
• wife of Willie Wleczyk; mother of Lisa Graham, Kelly Robinson, Dodie Guidry and Wendy Bridges
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nead and Ethel Matherne Babin; sister, Ethel Babin; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church and a lifetime member of St. Jude Altar Society; retired licensed practical nurse
• Samart Funeral Home in Raceland

 

APRIL 22, 2002

Rev. T. Raymond Bane

• age 77, a native of Cork County, Ireland and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 6:50 p.m. April 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• brother of Angela Lonergan
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph and Mary Woods Bane; and sister, Maureen White
• founding pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Rickie Joseph Bouvier

• age 71, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 8 a.m. April 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Melva Orgeron Bouvier; father of Allen Bouvier, Annette B. LaSala, Dixie B. Vegas, Angela B. Guidry and Roxanne Bouvier; and brother of Colbert Bouvier, Gloria B. Theriot and Joan B. Callais
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hamilton and Alcidia Melancon Bouvier; and sisters, Lily Rose B. Wells, Annette "Enid" B. Guidroz and Marie Bouvier
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Odile Hogan Bradley

• age 48, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:30 p.m. April 18, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• wife of Elton E. Bradley of Raceland; mother of Michael and Chance Hogan of Houma, Tyrone Hogan, Larry Hogan, and Darnell Johnson of New Orleans, Jamie Hogan of Thibodaux, and Nicole Johnson and Tharrin Folse of Raceland; sister of Joseph Hogan of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Eula Mae Johnson of Baton Rouge, Audrey Ross of Houma, Mary Louise Hogan of Napoleonville, and Mildred Hogan of New Orleans; foster mother, Anita Wheaton of Raceland; foster sisters, Carolyn Davis and Cheryl Cleveland of Raceland, Francis Wheaton, and Sandra Williams of Houma, and Dawn Wheaton of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and foster brothers, Keith, Joseph, and Chris Wheaton of Raceland
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Viola Stewart and Wilbert Hogan Sr.; and brothers, Gerald Stewart, and Wilbert Hogan Jr.
• Baptist and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Richard Compeaux Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:30 a.m. April 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Lonis Cheramie Compeaux; father of Richard "R. J." III, Ricky and Renell Compeaux and Myra C. Plaisance
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evilida Lafont Compeaux Sr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; faithful navigator of K.C. Assembly 0327 and the Holy Name Society
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Randall "Randy" Anthony Gaudet

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, who died April 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• son of Joseph and Helen Poincon Gaudet of Houma; brother of Theresa G. Robichaux, Ricky J. and Hanson J. Gaudet of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvester J. and Daisy Guidrey Gaudet and Armond T. and Bridget Thibodaux Poincon
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Larry Joseph Heriard Sr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10:15 a.m. April 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation today and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Larry Joseph Heriard Sr., Carla Ramsey and Christie Goras; and grandfather of Tyler Ramsey and Alex Heriard
• preceded in death by his parents, O’Neil and Emelia Diaz Heriard; and sister, Helen Dubois
• employee for McDermott for more than 30 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Harold Joseph Ledet Jr.

• age 46, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 3:53 a.m. April 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Christine Molaison Ledet; son of Norma Brunet Ledet; father of Jared Paul and Brandy Lynn Ledet; and brother of Curtis J. Ledet Sr. and Susan Richardel; and grandfather of Kalli Brooke
• preceded in death by his father, Harold Ledet Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ida Marie Trahan Prosperie

• age 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died April 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• mother of Eudras Prosperie, Rosalie Dupre of Walling, Tenn., Mary Martin Sr. of Chauvin and Geraldine Dupre of Lake Charles
• also survived by 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Esteff Prosperie; parents, Justillien and Rosalie Detoile Authement Trahan; sons, Joseph Louis and Gerald Lee Prosperie; daughter, Norecia Marie Prosperie; brothers, Henry, John, Joseph, Alex, Adam, Whitney, Andra, Jim and Jessie Trahan; and sisters, Cecile Authement, Veola Voison, Rosalie, Edna and Justillien Trahan
• retired from Indian Ridge Seafood Packing Co.; member of Little Caillou Baptist Mission
• Falgout Funeral home of Houma

Billy Clyde Ross

• age 77, a native of DeArmanville, Ala., and resident of Houma, who died at 7:53 p.m. April 21, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma; visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at the church; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• husband of Sarah Faulkner Ross of Houma; father of Myra Ross Potter, Brenda Ross Biggs and Cynthia Ross Elias; and brother of Hilda Holley, Betty Harris and Ann Denson
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hendrix and Kate Bell Ross; brothers, Thurman, Vincent, Tom, Edwin, Ralph, Rob and Ben Ross; and sister, Ruth Ross Taylor
• mechanical engineer for T. Baker Smith and Son; attended Auburn University, was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma for 48 years and a past master of Masonic Unity Lodge No. 267; U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Edith Savoie

• age 91, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 4:18 p.m. April 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; burial was at the church cemetery
• sister of Sidney V. Savoie and Francis S. Collins
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lolita Chiasson Savoie; brother, Ulyess Savoie; and sisters, Odile S. Picou, Angel S. Templet, Emelie S. Collins and Lillian S. Plaisance
• member of Our Lady of the Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Floyd Sonnier

• age 68, of Lafayette, who died April 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette; burial was at Fountain Memorial Gardens in Lafayette
• husband of Verlie Sonnier of Lafayette; father of Annette Sonnier Gil, Mark and Timmy Sonnier; and brother of Kathy Mire, Mervin and David Sonnier
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, David and Virgie Thibodeaux Sonnier
• known for his pen and ink drawings of Cajun life and culture
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

Jessie J. Thibodaux

• age 75, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 p.m. April 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Mabel G. Thibodaux; father of Larry and Robert Thibodaux; stepfather of Francis "Tee" and Perry Gros and Alice Metrejean; and brother of Johnny Thibodaux, Beatrice Benoit, Lorraine Adam and Hazel Colis
• also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 12 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Darbonne Thibodaux; parents, Alcee and Maire G. Thibodaux; and sisters, Verna T. Portier and Gloria T. Bourgeois
• World War II veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Genevieve Billiot Verdin

• age 84, a native of Pointe au chene and resident of Montegut, who died at 7 p.m. April 19, 2002
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Gillis and Wickliff Verdin of Pointe aux Chene, Lyes Verdin of Bayou Blue and Allen Verdin of Bourg, Mary Verdin of Montegut, Avelia Dardar of Grand Bois and Lorrine Dupre of Mathews
• also survived by 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aubin and Rosalie Bernadette Billiot; husband, Henry Francois Verdin; sons, Ernest, Hadles, Lawrence and Edward Verdin; daughter, Emma Verdin; brothers, Clarence, Warren, Jackson and Davis Billiot; and sister, Alex Naquin
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Michael Anthony Voisin Sr.

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died April 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; burial was at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• husband of Maxine Thibodaux Voisin; father of Michael Voisin Jr., Teri Goodroe and Sherry Clement; and brother of Timmy and Teddy Voisin, Trudy Hebert and Debbie Hephler
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Linwood and Winona Marie Voisin
• Co-founder of Missions Outreach
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 23, 2002

Richard Compeaux Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:30 a.m. April 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• husband of Lonis Cheramie Compeaux; father of Richard "R. J." III, Ricky and Renell Compeaux and Myra C. Plaisance
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evilida Lafont Compeaux Sr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; faithful navigator of K.C. Assembly 0327 and the Holy Name Society
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Carroll Gaudet

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Crowley, who died April 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley; visitation Tuesday and to funeral time at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley
• husband of Sybil Ebeyer Gaudet; father of Lynn Gaudet and Pamela Ragan; and brother of Pearl Lagraize, Esthelina Naquin, Wilma Henry, Alfred Clay and Burtis Gaudet
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his sisters, Emilienne, Hazel, Shirley and Loretta Gaudet; and brother, Lynn Gaudet
• Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley

Annie Punch Leblanc

• age 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:36 p.m. April 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• mother of Carroll Antoin, David Joseph, Russell Anthony and Dale James LeBlanc and Carolyn LeBlanc Gaudet; and sister of Irene P. Orgeron, Betty P. Pierce and Geraldine P. Adams
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Antoine LeBlanc; parents, John and Anna Loupe Punch; son, James LeBlanc; brothers, Johnny, J.P. and Gerard LeBlanc; and sisters, Odette Triche Guidry and Eula P. Bye
• member of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and Choir and the Senior Citizens; enjoyed bingo and was a Saints fan
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Ivy Leon LeBlanc

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 a.m. April 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• father of Donald Joseph LeBlanc of Houma, Carolyn L. Thibodeaux, Joan Ann L. Blanchard and Linda Mary L. Brien; and brother of Blanche Bonvillain and Lucille Pitre
• also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Dupre LeBlanc; parents, Cleveland and Lucy Songe LeBlanc; brothers, Morris and Claude LeBlanc; and sister, Ruby Fanguy
• retired butcher for Cannata’s Family Market and a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Usher Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 24, 2002

Elizabeth "Betty" Talbot Berniard

• age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:15 a.m. April 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• godmother of Michael and Julie Foley; and sister of Aubert and George Talbot, Jane Marks and Catherine Maloney
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Berniard; parents, Aubert and Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; brother, Tom Talbot; and sister, Josephine Talbot
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clothilde Marie Labit Blanchard Boudreaux

• age 87, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. April 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Gloria B. Picou of Chauvin; sister of O’Neil "Mr. O" Labit Jr. of Houma; and half-sister of Raymond, Norbert and James Labit, Vera Riggs, Norma Naquin and Betty Mercery
• also survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Firmin "Meme" Blanchard III; second husband, Paul Joseph Boudreaux; parents, O’Neil C. Sr. and May Kelly Labit; and brother, Louis Labit
• homemaker and a member of Thibodaux Senior Citizens
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lucien "Fido" Lagarde

• age 79, a resident of the St. Charles Community, who died at 4:23 a.m. April 19, 2002
• memorial service celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community
• brother of Margaret L. Weimer, Catherine L. Simon and James E. Lagarde
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Angelic L. Lagarde; sister, Noemie L. Naquin; and brothers, Alban C. and Gabriel J. Lagarde

Patrick Joseph Marquette

• age 68, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died April 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Bernice Denoux of Donaldsonville and Gertrude Diez of Brusly; brother-in-law of Lannie Denoux Sr.; uncle of Denise and Thomas Profito of Thibodaux, Lannette and Charles Landry Jr. of Bayou Goula, Lannie Denoux Jr. of Donaldsonville, Joanna Diez of Brusly, Lisa and John Bourgeois Jr. of Baton Rouge; great-uncle of John and Nathan Profito, Jeanne and Claire Landry and Gregory and Tyler Bourgeois; and cousin of Darrell and Tracy Marquette
• preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Jeanne LeBlanc Marquette; and brother-in-law, Holden Diez
• director of research and sponsored programs at Nicholls State University; previously worked as director of sponsored projects with Pennington Biomedical Research Center; as a contracts administration officer with Louisiana State University; and as auditor-in-charge with Defense Contract Audit Agency; member of the American Legion and past president, secretary and director of the nomination committee for Association of Governmental Accountants; served as a Specialist Fourth Class with the U.S. Army
• pallbearers were Gregory Bourgeois, Richard "Red" Buckland, Lannie Denoux Jr., Charles Landry Jr., Darrell Marquette and John Profito
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Beatrice Bourg Savoie

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 p.m. April 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• mother of Paul, Sterling Sr., Murphy Sr., Merlin Sr. and Nelson Savoie
• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Savoie; parents, Houma and Julia Naquin Bourg; son, Arthur J. Savoie; daughter, Nellie Theriot; brothers, Henry and Merlin Bourg; sisters, Irene Crochet, Pearl Marcel and Bertha Moore; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Evelyn Cressioni Talbot

• age 79, a native of Supreme and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9 p.m. April 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Jessie Talbot and June Talbot Himel; and sister of Emily Talbot
• also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abbie Talbot; parents, Charles and Emelina Hebert Cressioni; son, James "Jimmy" Talbot; granddaughter, Mary Talbot; and brother, Alton Cressioni
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

APRIL 25, 2002

Melvin T. Austin

• age 82, a native of Lockwood, Mo., and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:06 a.m. April 25, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation Friday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Louise Webb Watson Austin of Napoleonville; father of Donald K. and Frank A. Austin, Linda Margo Authement and Melanie Leblanc; stepson of Freda Austin of Springfield, brother of Mamie Austin Semper of Houston, Texas; stepfather of Tommy and Greg Watson, Sherry Watson Duncan, Paula Watson Bonin, Carolyn Watson Rodrigue
• also survived by nine grandchildren, 20 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Burnham John and Ardith Lucille Austin; and brother, Earl Austin of Kansas City, Mo.
• retired from Superior Oil Company after 35 years; member of the Unity Lodge of Houma and a member of the Houma Shrine Club; active parishioner in the First Baptist Church of Napoleonville
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Wallace "Swampy" Bergeron

• age 64, a native of Boutte and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:37 a.m. April 24, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; visitation Friday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Marion Trauth Bergeron; father of Todd and Timothy Bergeron, Toni Stone, Nicole Plaisance and Claire Zeringue; and brother of Freddie, Ray and Donald Bergeron, Sylvia Bertrand and Wanda Bergeron
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Martin Bergeron; and father, Alex Joseph Bergeron
• enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Kirk Michael Cambre

• age 32, a native of Marrero and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9 p.m. April 23, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• son of Sandra Cantu; brother of Nakia and Derek Cantu, Dawn C. Jennings and Cassandra Johnfroe
• Samart Funeral Home

Jessie J. Thibodaux

• age 75, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 p.m. April 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Mabel G. Thibodaux; father of Larry and Robert Thibodaux; stepfather of Francis "Tee" and Perry Gros and Alice Metrejean; and brother of Johnny Thibodaux, Beatrice Benoit, Lorraine Adam and Hazel Colis
• also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 12 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Darbonne Thibodaux; parents, Alcee and Maire G. Thibodaux; and sisters, Verna T. Portier and Gloria T. Bourgeois
• World War II veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Paul Verret

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grant Parish, who died at noon April 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at House of Prayer in Dulac; visitation Friday and to funeral time at the church; burial at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac
• father of Joseph Raymond Verret and Loretta Verret Lavespere; and brother of Joseph, John and Hattie Verret, Mary "T-Mae" Solet and Dora Billiot
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Trassaimant and Lucille Lee Verret; son, Paul Raydel Verret; brothers, Arthur, Anthony and Edmond Verret; and sister, Victoria Verret
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 25, 2002

Nolan H. Boudreaux Sr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 7:30 a.m. April 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home and until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• husband of Ruby Molaison Boudreaux; father of Dr. Nolan H. Boudreaux Jr. and Claudette B. Broussard; father-in-law of Donna M. Boudreaux and Jimmy Broussard; grandfather of Nicole R. Adams, Renee R. Hirstius, Brandon P., Ashley E. and Chelsea L. Boudreaux; great-grandfather of Austin and Allie Adams and Brittany Hirstius
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul P. and Eva Naquin Boudreaux and his brother Hyrman Boudreaux
• veteran of World War II, a Purple Heart recipient and a member of VFW Post 5097 and Disable American Veterans
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Sister Mary Irene Hartman

• age 92, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and resident of New Orleans, who died April 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at the Sisters of Mount Carmel Motherhouse in New Orleans; burial was at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• sister of Mary Hartman Mechler and William Hartman; sister-in-law of Mildred Hartman, all of San Antonio
• also survived by many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Xavier and Mary Annie Untermeyer Hartman; and brother, Joseph Frank Hartman
• born Irene Albertine Hartman; entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sept. 24, 1932 and received the habit of the Sisters of Mount Carmel on Aug. 2, 1933; on Aug. 5, 1935 she made her first profession of vows and professed her perpetual vows on Aug. 16, 1938
• received her bachelor’s degree with a major in social studies and a minor in economics from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio in 1947; received her teaching certificate in 1947 from the Louisiana State Department of Education
• taught from 1935 to 1943 at Mount Carmel Schools in Lafayette, Abbeville and Thibodaux and at St. Joseph School in Rayne; served as teacher and principal at St. Augustine Elementary School in New Orleans from 1943 to 1952; served as administrator at St. Joseph Hospital in Thibodaux for six years; in New Orleans, she taught at Mount Carmel Academy for another four years. In 1961
• served the congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, first as Assistant to the Mother General and Superior of the Motherhouse until 1967; congregation service continued until 1973 while she was its treasurer in Lacombe; from 1973 to 2001, she served as treasurer of Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans
• in 1990, she was given the Rev. Monsignor Henry Bezou Award for 50 years of service to Catholic Education; in 1993, she was presented the Sister Mary Grace Danos Award given by the Mount Carmel Academy
• in 1971, she visited the Sisters of Mount Carmel in the Philippines
• Schoen Funeral Home of New Orleans

Chad Darrell Johnson

• age 27, a native and resident of Bertrandville, who died at noon April 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• fiance’ of Shelley Southall; father of Chase Darrell Johnson; adoptive son of Ruthelyn Johnson-Ward of Bertrandville and James Joseph Ward of Port Allen; son of Gwen Johnson of Bertrandville and the Rev. Gregory Madison of Donaldsonville; brother of Zondra Southall of Bertrandville, Doretha King of Houston, Texas, Anika Madison of Gonzales, Ashly and Latoya Williams of Bertrandville, Ashley York of Gonzales, Curtis Southall Jr., Anreco Coleman and Larry Smith, all of Bertrandville and Joseph Washington Jr. of Miami, Fla.; grandson of Earlene Johnson of Bertrandville, Eola Bell of Port Allen and Eloise Madison of Donaldsonville; intended son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Southall; and intended brother-in-law of Leslie Southall-Julian
• also survived by six godchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Johnson Sr. and George Madison Sr.; and great-grandparents, Harry and Julie Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Leroy Johnson Sr.

• age 46, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died April 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; visitation today and to funeral time; burial at Protestant Cemetery in Napoleonville
• father of Leroy Jr. of Donaldsonville and Ladell Johnson of Geismar, and brother of Stephanie Allen, Sharlene Harvey, Marlene, Stella, Rose and Olanda Johnson, all of Donaldsonville, Dena Johnson of New Orleans, and Lawrence and Mark Johnson of Donaldsonville
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Victor Sr. and Albertha Johnson; sister, Mary Ann Johnson; and brothers, Victor Jr. and Johnny Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Laise Marie Ledet

• age 83, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes who died at 12:05 p.m. April 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Point-aux-chenes; visitation to funeral time; burial at the church cemetery
• sister of John J. and Louby J. Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Della Ledet Rougeau of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cecile Brunet Ledet; brothers, Charles, Evest, Paul, Paulin, Wilfred and Louis Ledet; and sister, Oline Ledet
• retired teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years; served in the U.S. Womens Army Corps during World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Shirley Trosclair Poiencot

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 p.m. April 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the funeral home; burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Sanders "Sammy" John Poiencot Jr.; mother-in-law of Melinda McGee Poiencot; sister of Rosadel T. Fakier of Thibodaux; and grandmother of Sanders "John" Poiencot III and Jenna Michel Poiencot
• preceded in death by her husband, Sanders John Poiencot Sr.; parents, Phillip "Pip" and Rosa Ordoyne Trosclair; son, David Poiencot; brother, Roland "Bolo" Trosclair; and sisters, Esther T. Kelpsch and Mae T. Rozands
• retired custodian
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 29, 2002

Walterine "Rena" Mary Hebert Acosta

• age 64, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Roland Acosta of Thibodaux; daughter of Joseph Clay Hebert Sr. of Gibson; and sister of Allen Hebert of Houma, Charles Hebert of Schriever, Walton Hebert of Estes Park, Colo., Joseph Hebert Jr. of Stockton, Calif., Valerie Voisin of McComb, Miss., and Elizabeth Breeden of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Boudreaux Hebert
• assistant manager of First Federal Savings and Loan
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Celina Labit Belanger

• age 93, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:45 p.m. April 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourge; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Ronald Belanger of Oberlin, Gerald Belanger of Bourg and Joel Belanger of New Iberia; and sister of Henry Labit of Houma and Audrey Tindall of Denver, Colo.
• also survived by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Belanger; parents, John and Marie Savoie Labit; brother, Luke Labit; sisters, Marguerite Savoie, Olymp Cenac, Rose Pontiff and Clementine "Sarah" Naquin; and granddaughter, Deborah Belanger
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church; enjoyed playing bingo
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Jeanette Clement Brunet

• age 63, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, who died at 9:20 p.m. April 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Chruch in Houma; visitation Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• wife of Roland Joseph Brunet; mother of Duane Brunet, Donna Hill and Denise Pullaro; sister of Richard, Mock, Hubert, Steve, Benny, Frank and Huey Clement, Joyce Robinson and Nell Lefort
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie Clement Clement; and brother, George Clement
• parishioner of St. Gregory
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Lillian "Cayenne" Landry Caillouet

• age 88, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died April 25, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Rudy J., Cameron J. "C.J." and Stephen J. Caillouet, Carolyn Kraemer, Cynthia Larousse and Sandra Folse; and sister of Foster Landry
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Joseph Caillouet; parents, Frazin and Liza Trosclair Landry; brothers, Louis, Luke, Valmont, Wilson, Ugler and Amelus Landry; sister, Frazine Rodriguez; and great grand-children, Dalton Larousse and John J. Caillouet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Francis Anthony Chaisson

• age 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died April 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation Tuesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home
• husband of Catherine Rayne Chaisson of Houma; father of Cheri’ Chaisson of Houma and Anne Chaisson of New York; and brother of Barbara Clement of Montegut, Lois Breaux of Bourg, Elaine Hebert of Chauvin and Kenneth Chaisson of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Della Alleman Chaisson
• salesman for Acadian Life Insurance
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Marla Rosa Gaudet

• age 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, who died April 24, 2002
• memorial service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home
• daughter of Dudley and Viola Fox Gaudet; and sister of Matthew Gaudet of Raceland and Bonny Gaudet Boudreaux o