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Obituaries June, 2003 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

JUNE 1, 2003

no entries posted

 

JUNE 2, 2003

Ilse L. Papa

• age 76, a native of Vienna, Austria and resident of Maynardville, Tenn., died May 29, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; dismissal service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, George J. Papa
• preceded in death by her parents, Stefan and Margarete Pachta of Vienna
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Della Bouzigard Louviere

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off died at 9:20 a.m. May 29, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Melvin J. Constransitch and wife Anna; stepson, Larry Louviere and wife, Audrey; stepdaughter, Connie L. Callais and husband, Donald; sister, Rita B. Toups; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Valence L. Constransitch Jr.; second husband, Elvin G. Louviere; parents, Justin and Euphrazie Lonibas Bouzigard; son, Gerald L. Constransitch and wife, Lois; brothers, Gaston, Leodice and Ivy Bouzigard Sr.; and sister, Aline B. Plaisance
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Alfreda Eve Billiot Jones

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Lucedale, Miss., died at 4:15 p.m. May 31, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Montegut fire station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by her parents, Wenceslaus Sr. and Denecia Naquin Billiot; brother, Wenceslaus Sr. and wife Sheila, Robert Sr. and Wife Helen and Adam Billiot Sr. and wife, Lottie; sisters, Judyann and Theresa Billiot and Mrs. Mitchell (Kathy) Dardar; 14 nephews, six nieces, 12 great-nephews, eight great-nieces and five godchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Sylvester and Alfreda Naquin Billiot and Adam and Valorine Bourg Naquin; nephew, Wenceslaus Billiot; great-nieces, Summer Bruce and Jasmine Dardar; great-nephew, Jordan Bruce; uncles, Gustave, Simon, Gabriel and Bernard Naquin and Alex Billiot Sr.; and aunt, Venecia Billiot Naquin
• Samart Funeral Home

Hunter Mitchell Hebert

• age 2, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Kristy Adams and Tadd "Poochie" Hebert; sister, Justice Hebert; maternal grandparents, Mina Huot and step-grandfather, David, Gray, and Frank "Larry" and step-grandmother, Angela, Adams; and paternal grandparents, Traise Westerman and Roland Hebert Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lucille Badeaux Gros

• age 92, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:10 p.m. May 31, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Tilman Gros Sr. and wife, Bea and Herbert Gros Sr. and wife, Sydney; daughter, Anna Belle Gros Galliano; brother, Belton Badeaux; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Gros; parents, Ignace and Anie "Mam" Boudreaux Badeaux; son, Irvin Gros Sr.; daughter, Lois Gros Vedros; brothers, Norbert, Ivy and Sidney Badeaux; sisters, Ida and Lucy Badeaux; and grandchildren, Rickey Arceneaux, Michael, Randall, James and Irvin Gros Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society

Gerald Paul Bergeron Sr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:20 p.m. May 31, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Janet Gros Bergeron; son, Gerald Paul Bergeron Jr.; daughter, Tanya Guidry; brothers, Randolph, Clyde and Donald Bergeron; sisters, Doris Hardy, Mary Savoie, Delores Roger, Lorraine Roger and Rose Mary Hebert; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Irma LeBlanc Bergeron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JUNE 3, 2003

Albert ‘Bonie’ Borne

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Slidell, died at 12:05 p.m. June 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brother, Sidney Borne; sisters, Patricia Pujol, Betty Borne, Evelina Pitre and Mercedes Chiasson
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita West Borne; parents, Albert and Louvina Usey Borne; and sister, Frances Stevens
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Van Vincent Cheatham

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died May 28, 2003
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and Wednesday at St. Peter’s Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his devoted companion, Verlie Pitts of Baton Rouge; mother, Harriet Washington Golden of Thibodaux; son, Federal Darryl Barkins of New Orleans; sisters, Lula Golden of Thibodaux, Hester Philip of Vacherie, Audrey Mae Cheatham, Paulette C. Burkes and Angie C. Sanders, all of San Francisco, Calif; and brothers, Murall Cheatham Jr. and Darryl Cheatham, both of San Francisco
• preceded in death by his father, Murrall Cheatham Sr.; stepfather, Luther Golden Sr.; and brother, Luther Golden Jr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Stefanie Dinger

• age 29, of Thibodaux, died May 29, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, with a funeral service at the funeral home.; burial at Berwick Cemetery in Berwick
• survived by her parents, Wilton Dinger and Sharlene Blanco Bergeron; sons, Brady Paul Dinger of Patterson, Dillion Dinger and Wesley Baye Jr. of Thibodaux; sister, Rhonda F. Beniot of Youngsville; and brothers, Wilton J. Dinger III of Thibodaux, Shane J. Dinger of Pearl, Miss., Johnnie Fabre of Oklahoma and Aaron M. Dinger of Morgan City
• Twin City Funeral Home

Sheila LeCompte

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died May 30, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her fiancé, Joe Matherne; son, Nicholas LeCompte; daughters, Roxanne, Regina and Rosemary LeCompte; brothers, Willis Jr., Tony and Ben Picou; sister, Sandra Gregoire; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Rosemary and Willis "Sugar" Picou; and brother, Glynn Micheal Picou
• Catholic and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Thelma Lucy Chauvin Pellegrin

• age 84, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. June 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Ralph, William J. Jr., Paul, Lee Sr. and Johnny J. Pellegrin, all of Houma, Steven Pellegrin of Marrero and James "Jimmy" Pellegrin of Baton Rouge; daughters, Barbara P. Bergeron of Gray and Margie Injaian, Pearly P. Kramer and Tina P. Ray, all of Houma; sister, Ethelrita Chaisson, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; parents, Cestive and Zulema Duplantis Chauvin; son, Terry Pellegrin; brothers, Goody, Lee, Joseph and Bill Chauvin; and sisters, Arelia LeBouef, Ethel Grow, Effie Pendarbis, Josephine Antill and Lisa LeBouef
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church; homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Louise Picou Toups

• age 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, died at 3 a.m. June 2, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Faye T. Nagin; sister, Nora P. Toups; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Waldo Toups; parents, Joseph and Clorine Pierce Picou; and brother, Clebert "Mickey" Picou
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 4, 2003

Herbert J. Adams Sr.

• age 89, a native of Malaguay and resident of Kraemer, died June 3, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emily Cortez Adams; sons, Herbert J. Jr. and Jimmy J. Adams; daughter, Shirley A. Rome; sisters, Elise Schouest, Laura Fabre, Grace Orgeron, Sidonie Kramer and Louise Autin; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaus and Louisa Prestenbach Adams; daughters, Dolores A. Landry and Helen A. Guidry; brothers, Aldrich, Lawrence, Freddy and Stanley Adams; and one grandson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Skylee Nicole Bond

• infant from Bourg, died June 2, 2003
• graveside service held Thursday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Keith M. and Nicole Ann Pellegrin Bond of Bourg; sisters, Saige Alexis and Kassidy Nicole Bond of Bourg; paternal grandparents, John Bond and Cindy Hatcher; paternal step-grandmother, Susanne Bond; maternal grandparents, Bernie Pellegrin of Chauvin and Darlene Pellegrin of Houma; and step-grandmother Lori Pellegrin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Ann Adams Boudreaux

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:55 p.m. June 3, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Eno Jr., Ernest Paul and Emmet Boudreaux; daughters, Jane Boudreaux Cressonie and Jill Boudreaux Chauvin; sisters, Vedride LeBlanc, Anna Belle Pennison and Rosalie Arabie; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eno Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Lovance and Lillian LeBlanc Adams; daughter, Janet Marie Boudreaux; and sister, Isabelle Adams
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

David Allen ‘Ziggy’ Duet

• age 42, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. May 31, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his father, Lawrence Duet Jr.; stepmother, Hazel Allemand Duet; son, Jayson A. Duet; daughter, Jennifer Rae Duet; brothers, Terry, Billy and Corey Duet; half sisters, Kristen Cedotal Andras and Jolene Cedotal Boudreaux; stepsister, Donna Allemand; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Laura Mae Cortez Duet Cedotal
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gilbert Joseph Guidry

• age 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, died at 9:15 p.m. May 29, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ivy Stark Guidry; son, Michael Guidry; daughter, Lauralee Olivira; stepdaughter, Melinda Folse; sister, Adelaide McDonald; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Bellanger Guidry
• U. S. Navy veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joe Calvin ‘Grey Goose’ Harper Sr.

• age 62, a native of Forrest and resident of Gibson, died at 7:45 a.m. June 2, 2003
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Blakeman Harper; mother, Ida Mable Fox Harper; sons, Ryan, Randy and David Harper; daughter, Maria and Brandy; brothers, Clifton, Charlie and Oslar Harper; sisters, Peggy, Voncile, Carolyn, Dinna, Millie, Meckle, Becky, Annie and Margie; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his father, Arnold Joe Harper; brother, Johnny Harper; and a sister
• member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, S.J. USA New Orleans, a charter member of Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge No. 481 F and AM Houma and a charter member of Ka-Jon Grotto in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Vivian Scott Leonard Martin

• age 88, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bayou Blue (no date entered)
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Geraldine Leonard Jagneaux; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Leonard; second husband, Clifford Martin; parents, John and Elvire Benoit Scott; sons, L.J. Leonard; brothers, Vincent, Irving, Henry, Joseph, Ruby, Johnny and Irvin Scott; and sisters, Leona Pellegrin, Lena Liner, Bertha Lachico and Eula Bourg
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue

Olga ‘Taunt Doll’ LeBlanc Tardiff

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. June 3, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Paul Tardiff Jr.; daughters, Lily Landry, Marcella Perkins, Rose Mary Allemand and Deana Pierron Oncale; 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Tardiff Sr.; parents, Wallace and Leontine Domangue Leblanc; brothers, Paul, Luby, Eddie and Lionel LeBlanc; and sisters, Elodia Allemand and Sadie Hebert
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Kaelyn Blayre Westerman

• infant from Raceland, died at 3:31 p.m. June 1, 2003
• graveside service was held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Bobby Johnson and Rae Westerman; and grandparents, Laura and James Minchew Jr., Michael and Linda Westerman and Ruben and Cynthia Williams
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 5, 2003

Herbert J. Adams Sr.

• age 89, a native of Malaguay and resident of Kraemer, died June 3, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emily Cortez Adams; sons, Herbert J. Jr. and Jimmy J. Adams; daughter, Shirley A. Rome; sisters, Elise Schouest, Laura Fabre, Grace Orgeron, Sidonie Kramer and Louise Autin; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaus and Louisa Prestenbach Adams; daughters, Dolores A. Landry and Helen A. Guidry; brothers, Aldrich, Lawrence, Freddy and Stanley Adams; and one grandson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jeanette LeBoeuf Belanger

• age 72, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 1:20 p.m. June 4, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at the Montegut Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roland J. Belanger of Montegut; sons, Dr. Kenneth J., Lawrence "Brud," Barry and Kevin Belanger; brothers, Norris "Boots" and Olen "Nip" LeBoeuf, both of Bourg, and Harry LeBoeuf of Morgan City; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Oleus J. and Julienne Hebert LeBoeuf; brothers, Galton and Allie LeBoeuf; and sisters, Alice "Sug" Mestayer and Alma LeBoeuf
• member of the Ladies Altar Society, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the church choir at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Ann Adams Boudreaux

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:55 p.m. June 3, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Eno Jr., Ernest Paul and Emmet Boudreaux; daughters, Jane Boudreaux Cressonie and Jill Boudreaux Chauvin; brothers, Erlis Sr. and Raymond Adams; sisters, Vedride LeBlanc, Anna Belle Pennison and Rosalie Arabie; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eno Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Lovance and Lillian LeBlanc Adams; daughter, Janet Marie Boudreaux; and sister, Isabelle Adams
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Fay Rebstock Guidry

• age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:02 a.m. June 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by her husband, Roy A. Guidry; parents, Linton and Myrtle Dufrene Rebstock; sons, Tommy, Michael and Ryan Guidry; daughters, Gay Orgeron and Bonny Louviere; brothers, Ray Sr. and Billy Rebstock; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lacey Guidry
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a retired Lafourche Parish teacher
• Samart Funeral Home

Laura Marie Thibodaux

• age 81, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Donner, died at 5:30 a.m. June 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Mammie Hebert Thibodaux; brothers, O. J., Oneil and Percy Thibodaux; and sisters, Rosalie Smith and Alice Dubois
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 6, 2003

Clarence Lee ‘Sheen’ Robinson

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Los Angles, Calif. died Jan. 26, 2002 at Los Angeles County Hospital
• memorial service held Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; burial in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Harry Sr. and Ruth Robinson of Thibodaux; brother, Harry Robinson Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and sister, Yvonne Savoy of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Shelvin and Annie Robinson, and Clarence and Nancy Farlow; brothers, Norman Lee Robinson Sr., and Aldan Robinson; and sister, Kaldonia Robinson
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Selina Marie LeBouf

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 3:54 a.m. June 5, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kenneth Jude LeBoeuf; daughters, Kristal LeBoeuf and Vickie Authement; brothers, Peter Jr. and Michael Guidry; sisters, Christine Daigle and Fay Gutierrez; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Peter D. Sr. and Lucia Eschette Guidry
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Terry ‘T. J.’ Joseph Jr.

• age 5, died June 2, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident
• visitation today and Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Terry Joseph Sr. and Kirstein Krishown Bell; brother, Cameron Ashley Johnson; maternal grandparents, Ricky Sr. and Elaine Jones Bell; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Juanita Joseph; maternal great-grandparents; Barbara and Vernal Jones Sr.; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Hilda August
• preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Louise Julien and Edward and Myrtle Joseph; and maternal great-great-grandparents, Enola and Nolan Jones and Louis August Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Eddie Carter Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, June 1, 2003
• visitation to the wake service today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, and to funeral time at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; wake service held today at Moses Baptist Church; funeral service held Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gordia Mae Carter of Thibodaux; daughters, Everlina Miller, Winetta Watkins, Trixie Every, Lucille Thomas, and Sally Brown, all of Thibodaux; sons, Eddie Jr., Samson, Donald, and Lynroy Carter of Thibodaux, Alton Carter of Larose, and Patrick Carter of Houma; brothers, Wilbert Matthews of Houma, Clarence Matthews, and Cornel Holly of Thibodaux; sisters, Edna Winslow, Lelia Southall, and Luanna Jackson of Thibodaux, Mary Scott of Houma, Bessie Mae Darnell of Patterson, Geraldine Randall of New Orleans, and Cheryl Hebert of Arlington, Texas; 51 grandchildren, and 58 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Romanuel Carter and Mary Matthews; daughter, Carnetta Carter; brothers, Edward Jackson, Aaron Jackson, Elijah Jackson, Charles Jackson, Richard Matthews, Scuddy Matthews, and Alfred Carter; and sisters, Dorothy Jackson, Annabell Azema, and Lillie Mae Fletcher
• chairman of the Deacon Board at Old Fountain Baptist Church, chairman of the youth choir, member of male chorus, Pastor’ Aid and Union Southern Missionary Baptist Association Laymen Department; member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge # 15 of Thibodaux, Royal Arch Masons Chapter # 39 of Thibodaux, and member of Pleasure Seekers of Thibodaux; hobbies included fishing, and gardening, and caring for his animals
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 7, 2003

Jonnie Lee Adair Jr.

• age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 5, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Boudreaux Adair of Houma; his wife, Hazel Guidry Adair of Houma; one stepdaughter, Chelsi Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Eliot Theriot of Tennessee; two sisters, Kendra Adair of Houma and Tina Theriot of Tennessee; one niece, Heather Reynolds; and two nephews, Joey Theriot and Tyler Hawkins
• preceded in death by his father, Jonnie Adair Sr.; his grandparents, Everette Lee Adair Jr. and Ollie Jewell Adair, Edward Paul Boudreaux and Sophie Brien Boudreaux and Betty Adair; and one aunt, Anna Boudreaux
• Chauvin Funeral Home

NOTE:  According to Jonnie Adair's sister, Kendra Mary Adair, Hazel Guidry was not her brother's wife.

Jennifer Lynn ‘Jenny’ Russo

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:08 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her mother and stepfather, Terry LeCompte Fincher and Paul Fincher of Houma; her father and stepmother, Mark "Dago" Russo and Mary Russo of Houma; her grandmother, Dorothy Domangue Russo of Houma; one half-sister, Lindsey Sand of Houma; one stepbrother, Terry Rabun Jr. of Houma; two stepsisters, Bridget Rabun and Chasity LeBouef of Houma; and her uncles and aunts, Irvin "Boogie" Russo Jr. and wife, Donna, David Russo, Gordon Hebert and wife, Toni, Scott LeCompte and wife, Laura, all of Houma, Perry Russo and wife, Kayla, of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Irvin Russo Sr., Jasper and Carolyn LeCompte; one half-sister, Jamie Fincher; and her stepmother, Dawn Russo
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cora Hilda ‘Cody’ Tabor

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:49 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Lewis C. Tabor and Kate Stansbury Tabor; two brothers, L.C. Tabor Jr. and James E. Tabor; and two sisters, Ava R. Tabor and Katherine T. Caldwell

 

JUNE 8, 2003

no entries posted

 

JUNE 9, 2003

Mabel Aucoin Becnel

• age 89, a native of Plattenville and resident of Luling, died at 5:30 a.m. June 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her sons, Harold, Msgr. Terry, Anthony, Douglas and Ernest Becnel; daughters, Lucy Berthelot and Barbara Necaise; brothers, Edward and Hartwell Aucoin; sisters, Elouise Rome and Shirley Richard; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Bernard A. Becnel Jr.; parents, Edward and Bertha Guillot Aucoin; son, the Rev. John B. Becnel; brother, James Aucoin; sisters, Elsie Rome, Margaret Labat, Anna Lee Aucoin, Mildred Bassett, Mary and Elise Aucoin
• parishioner of St. Anthony Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Earl Louis Blanchard

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died June 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Betty Lou Orgeron Blanchard of Larose; son, Barry Blanchard; daughters, Annette B. Cheramie and Lisa B. Serbin; brothers, Leroy Sr. and Alton Blanchard; sisters, Shirley B. Allemand and Sarah B. Besson Aysenne; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy "Cousin Ivy" M. Blanchard and Corrine Guillot Pitre
• member of VFW Post 8538 and the Larose Holy Name Society; U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict; parishioner of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elaine Daigle Danos

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 11:05 p.m. June 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence J. "Beb" Danos of Raceland; daughter, Emily D. Adams of Folsom; sister, Delta D. Rogers of Kenner; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George O. and Clarise Gaudet Daigle; stepmother, Lena Pierce Daigle; son, Irving J. Danos; brothers, George, Daniel and Louis Daigle; stepbrother, Alvin Ledet; and sister, Jeanette D. Foster
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Genevieve Matherne Ford

• age 73, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 8:07 a.m. June 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her son, Michael A. Ford; daughters, Gwen C. Ford and Donna F. Boudoin; brother, Benny Matherne; sisters, Carol M. Breaux, Margaret M. Fischer, Marion M. Hebert, Jean Nell M. Giles and Vallie Matherne; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Cecile Matherne; brothers, Bernel and Teddy Matherne; and sister, Katie M. Hart
• parishioner of Bayou Blue Methodist Church; enjoyed crossword puzzles and gardening; clerical worker at New Orleans International Airport
• Samart Funeral Home

Michael Christopher Griffin

• age 27, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 6, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Jeanelle Marie Pitre Griffin; grandparents, Edla B. Pitre and Judith R. Griffin; sister, Lanette G. Hebert of Youngsville; brother-in-law, Charles L. Hebert; and godchild, Griffin Carl Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Hubert Joseph Griffin; grandparents, Nolan S. Pitre and Abel Griffin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles P. Guidry Jr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Cut off, died at 11:30 a.m. June 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anita Collins Guidry; son, L.C. "Buddy" Guidry; daughter, Jeneva Mercer; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Julian Plaisance Guidry; brothers, Joseph and Freddy Guidry and Gabe Plaisance; and sister, Mathilda Guidry
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred Louise Lagrone

• age 89, a native of Stanbough, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. June 8, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sister, Margaret Penegor; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Marcy "Smokey" Lagrone; parents, Frank and Hilma Erickksson Anderson; daughter, Mary Lou Vinson; and brothers, Clarence and Johnny Anderson
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Pierre ‘Pete’ Terrebonne Jr.

• age 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 12:41 p.m. June 7, 2003
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Riley Sr. and Perry Terrebonne Sr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Terrebonne Sr. and Louise Verrett
• Samart Funeral Home

Victoria Danos Watts

• age 91, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:45 p.m. June 6, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans
• preceded in death by her husband, Kristian "Chris" Watts; parents, Voltaire and Anastasia Autin Danos; brothers, Donetian, Nicholas, Victor, Gustave, Harris, Damon and John Danos; sisters, Lena "Bobby" Lane and Vivian Vogt
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Garden Society of Buras; volunteer for the American Red Cross
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JUNE 10, 2003

Joseph P. ‘Joe’ Bilello

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 9, 2003
• survived by his wife, Marie B. Bilello of Thibodaux; sons, Jim, Mark, and Matt Bilello, all of Thibodaux; sister, Mary B. Diedrich of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church; barber in Thibodaux for 45 years and owner of Bilello Barbers and Stylists; served as a member of the Lafourche Parish School Board for 26 years from 1972-1998, where he served as president from 1991-98; served as a member of the Thibodaux Jaycees and the Thibodaux Lions Club; served as president of the Lions Club from 1988-1990 and was a recipient of the Lion of the Year Award; lifetime member of the Krewe of Chronos, where he served as president for many years
• Landry Funeral Home

Shirley Campbell

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died June 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home; cremated
• survived by her brother, Wilbert "Robie" Robichaux
• preceded in death by her companion, James Daisy; parents, Earl and Irene Samanie Robichaux; brothers, Eldred "T-Boy" Robichaux; and sister, Ethel R. Savage
• Catholic and a retired receptionist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Delvin ‘Tat Tat’ Dehart

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 4:15 a.m. June 9, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; funeral service held at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Esimel Dehart Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Winfield and Roseline Lovell DeHart; brothers, William Sr., Merlin Sr. and Sterling DeHart; and sisters, Violet Adams, Adele Lirette, Leola DeHart and Lora Gaudet
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Antione Elie Guillot Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. June 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Guillot; sons, Randy P. Guillot, Elie Antione Guillot Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, and Christopher Guillot and his fiancee, Tracey; daughters, Rita Gail Thibodaux and her husband, Allen, and Karen G. Hebert and her husband, Jaye; brother, Harry Guillot; sisters, Elise Adams, Yvonne Crochet, Lucille Boudreaux, Marguerite "Verna" Gaudet and Louise Foret; grandchildren, Jason Thibodaux and his wife, Jenny, Katie T. Hidalgo and her husband, Nelson Jr., Shane and Jacob Thibodaux, Toni L. Guillot, Ian Blackard, Jaye Jr. and Jessica Hebert, Dalton and Gavin Guillot, KayLee, Skyla and Jewelya Guidry; and great-grandchildren, Haley and Lexie Thibodaux and Raeanna and Victoria Hidalgo
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Hilda O. Guillot; and brother, Adelie Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Shawayna Lillian Lirette

• age 17, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. June 8, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Carl John Lirette Sr. and Sherry Griffin Lirette of Houma; brother, Carl John Lirette Jr. of Houma; sister, Torie Lynn Lirette of Houma; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilvin Lirette and Enola Marie DeHart Lirette, Norris Joseph Thomas Griffin and Lillian Marie Vedros Griffin
• 11th-grade student at Terrebonne High School and a parishioner of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

John ‘Peanut’ Trahan Jr.

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 p.m. June 8, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma
• religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Tammy Cunningham Trahan; parents, John P. Trahan Sr. and Linda Cargill; sons, Joshua and Christian Trahan and Michael Pope; daughter, Haley Pope; and brothers, David, Shane and James Trahan
• Baptist; former employee of Superior Weld Services of Belle Chase and a supervisor for Tetra Oil and Gas Services of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

JUNE 11, 2003

Gladys P. Autin

• age 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Amite, died at 12:30 a.m. June 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Russell J. Autin and Clayton Autin Sr.; daughter, Shirley Contanchis; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Joseph Autin; parents, Clausen and Edna Trosclair Pierce
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joseph P. ‘Joe’ Bilello

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 9, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Breland Bilello of Thibodaux; sons, Jim, Matt and Mark Bilello, all of Thibodaux; daughters-in-law, Katie and Shirley Bilello; sister, Mary Bilello Diedrich of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon and Olivia Bilello, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Bilello and Velma Ordoyne Billello
• parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church; barber in Thibodaux for 45 years and owner of Bilello Barbers and Stylists. He served as a member of the Lafourche Parish School Board for 26 years from 1972-1998, where he served as president from 1991-98; served as a member and former president of the Thibodaux Jaycees; active member of the Thibodaux Lions Club, where he served as president of the club from 1988-1990 and was a recipient of the Lion of the Year Award; lifetime member of the Krewe of Chronos, where he served as president for many years
• Landry Funeral Home

George Louis Hebert Jr.

• age 78, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. June 10, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Picone Hebert of Houma; sons, Steve, David and Terri Hebert of Houma and Louis Hebert of Slidell; daughters, Ellen Blanchard and Amy Bolduc of Houma; brother, Pat Hebert of Abbieville; sisters, Myrtle Rome and Barbara Gail Hebert of Houma and Mary Anne Holmes of Lake Charles; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George Louis Hebert Sr. and Stella Girouard Hebert
• retired after serving 16 years as Terrebonne Parish tax assessor and 36 years at various posts; member of the Louisiana’s Assessors’ Association and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Arthur Ramon Maxey

• age 76, a native of Gorum and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. June 9, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; Masonic service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Lena Eve Billiot Maxey of Houma; sons, Gary Maxey of Toldeo, Ohio, and George Maxey of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Judy Maxey Toups of Houma; stepson, Brent Duthu of Cut Off; stepdaughter, Pamela Freed of Houma; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Maxey and Virginia Basco Maxey; brothers, Sam, Levy, Nolan, Elmer and Elder Maxey; and sisters, Stella Kasarda, Florence Mitchum, Ruby Foster and Lilly Hubbard
• retired salesman for Shell Oil Company and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the Masonic Lodge, Acadia Temple, Walter Irving Lanier Lodge No. 307, Pine Grove Lodge No. 288, V. F. W. Post No. 3700, American Legion, and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lynette Therese Hebert Olivier

• age 88, a native of Patouville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. June 10, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Christian Louis Olivier Jr. of Houma; sons, Christian Louis Olivier III of Bay St. Louis, Jacques Claude Olivier of Thibodaux and Richard Pierre Olivier Sr. of Houma; daughter, Maria Lynette Olivier Rhodes of Houma; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude Charles Hebert and Therese Hebert Hebert; daughter, Rochelle Olivier Dumez; brothers, Roy Claude and Elmo Joseph Hebert; sisters, Inez Hebert Collins and Elise Hebert Crochet; and grandchildren, Colin Michael Rhodes and Nicole Denise Olivier
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; member of the Literary Club, Louisiana Homemakers and Terrebonne Home and Garden Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Louis John ‘Bo’ Prejean

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 11:30 a.m. June 8, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by his father, Johnnie Francis Prejean; daughters, Amanda and Janivonne Prejean and Elizabeth Theriot; brothers, Johnnie Jr., Steven and Rene Prejean; sisters, Bernadette "Bunny" Clement, Evelyn and Marilyn Prejean; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Fonseca Prejean
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Reynold Thibodaux Sr.

• age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, died June 4, 2003
• buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife, Anna Mae Johnson Thibodaux of Baton Rouge; children, Leroy Thibodaux, Margaret Chiasson, Audrey Berthelot, Connie Toups, Jerry Daigle, Terry Thibodaux, Cathy Judy Derocher of Thibodaux, Bonnie Stutes of Sugarland, Texas, and Chris Thibodaux of Gray; sisters, Doris Dugas of Thibodaux, Iris Robichaux and Lorraine Braud of Raceland, and Mona Pitre of Schriever; brother, Benson Thibodaux of Bayou Blue; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Thibodaux and Alfreda Samanie Thibodaux; sons, Calvin Thibodaux and Reynold J. Thibodaux Jr.; and brothers, Alvin Thibodaux of Bayou Blue and Feltres Thibodaux of Houma

Vivian Bergeron Toups

• age 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:47 a.m. June 9, 2003
• visitation until funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sons, Irvin J. Toups and Wayne Toups; a brother, Cleveland Bergeron Jr.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Bernard Toups; parents, Malvina Peltier Bergeron and Cleveland Bergeron Sr.; brothers, Junius Bergeron, Cyprien "Cy" Bergeron
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 12, 2003

Avery Paul ‘A. P.’ Daigle Sr.

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma died at 4:15 p.m. June 10, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at the First Presbyterian of Bayou Blue Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sadie Allemand Daigle of Houma; sons, Avery Daigle Jr. of Thibodaux and Billy Joe Daigle of Pelham, Ga.; daughters, Janet Naquin and Janell Dunn of Thibodaux, Bonnie Daigle of Beaumont, Texas, Beverly Brown and Joanne Mitchell of Houma, Roxanne Daigle of Choctaw and Penny Daigle of Bayou Blue; brothers, Gerald Daigle and Jimmy Daigle of Bayou Blue and C.J. Daigle of Houma; sister, Ola Harshman of Bayou Blue, Barbara LeBorde of Shreveport and Mildred Walkoviak of Bossier City; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Daigle and Lena Breaux Daigle; brothers, Robert Daigle and Richard Daigle; and sister, Betty Adair
• retired tool pusher for Gold Rush Drilling Company, a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and a parishioner of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earline Adams Falgout

• age 89, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3 a.m. June 11, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemtery
• survived by her sons, Melvin, Barney, Errol and Ted Falgout; daughter, Myrna Waters; brothers, Irvin and Carroll Adams; sisters, Bernice Triche and Elnora Civello; 10 grandchildren and nine great-granchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Falgout; parents, Dumas and Angelina Ougel Adams; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Fernand Peter ‘Rock’ Rodrigue

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 4:30 a.m. June 12, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church
• survived by his companion Gloria Tabor; sister, Frances Clement; and a number of friends and relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Fernand Edward and Marie Brown Rodrigue
• worked for Brown and Root for 25 years; served in the U. S. Army from 1959-1963
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JUNE 13, 2003

Dorothy Mae Scott

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 12, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Barbara W. Smith Williams of Baton Rouge, Pamela W. Campbell and Corinne S. Anderson of Thibodaux; sons Stanley M. Scott of Ohio, Henry J. Scott and Kuumba N. Scott of Thibodaux and Edgar G. Scott of Pensacola, Fla.; 20 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Corrinne Scott; sons, Henry James Scott and Reginald A. Walker Jr.: and daughter, Charlene A. Scott
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. She was a member and past president of American Legion Post No. 513 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Thibodaux Pleasure Seekers Club of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Louis Triplett III

• age 39, a native of Lockport and resident of Lafayette, died June 9, 2003
• religious service held Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Myrtle Joyce Triplett of Raceland; sisters, Deborah Triplett of Lockport, Melanie Tripplett Young and Tonara Triplett of Raceland
• preceded in death by his father, Henry Louis Triplett Jr.; grandparents, Henry Louis Triplett Sr. and Bessie Riddle Tripplett, Lewis Bailey and Francine Dorsey Bailey
• member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

June 14, 2003

Frank P. Boudreaux Sr.

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Boudreaux; one son, Frank Boudreaux Jr.; one daughter, Tammy B. Delatte; three stepsons, Michael, Joe and Jeff Collins; two stepdaughters, Lori Richard and Cindy Dimuzio; two brothers, George and Daniel Boudreaux; five sisters, Gloria Clement, Rita Bergeron, Mary Bergeron, Theresa Smith and Sally Benoit; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Sallie Boudreaux; his parents, Florance and Richard Boudreaux; his stepfather, Eugene Arceneaux; and one sister, Grace Blanchard
• owner of Boudreaux’s Restaurant in Chackbay for 30 years and was Catholic

Lionel Thomas Ortego

• age 80, a native of Grand Prairie and resident of Washington, La., died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2003
• funeral services today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Lafleur Ortego of Washington; three sons, Brian T. Ortego and wife, Joy, of Washington, Craig S. Ortego and wife, Sally, of Carencro and Lionel "Lonnie" T. Ortego Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Opelousas; six daughters, Joan O. Dugas and husband, Al, of Parker, Colo., Pamela O. Landreneau and husband, Dwight, of Washington, Renee O. Doucet and husband, Greg, of Washington, Catherine O. Bueche and husband, Phil, of Houma, Jamie O. Milke and husband, Drury of Lafayette and Frances O. Scott and husband, Greg, of Thompson Station, Tenn.; three brothers, Adner Ortego of Grand Prairie, Vernon Ortego and wife, Velma, of Opelousas and Albert Ortego Jr. and wife, Marguerite, of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Lou Joubert of Opelousas, Agnes Fontenot of Metairie, Anna Lee Dunbar of Opelousas, Helen Hebert and husband, Herman, of Washington and Vera May Prudhomme and husband, Terry, of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. Ortego and Lavenia Trouille; four brothers, Bernard, Richard, Herbert and Aaron Ortego; and two sisters, Ena Ortego and Rose Ardoin
• employed with Superior Butane Gas Company for 21 years and a State LP Gas Commission Director for 15 years; U. S. Army veteran in World War II where he served as sergeant with the 79th Airdrome Squad. He received the Good Conduct Medal and two Bronze Stars in New Guinea and the South Philippines and was a member of the Jasper Neyland American Legion Post No. 209 in Washington for 57 years and was elected commander 16 times; parishioner and usher at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Kathryn Mathews Roth

• age 85, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jerry Roth and wife, Jean, and Harry Roth and wife, Faye, of Houma; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jewel Francis Roth; her parents, Samuel Mathews and Geraldine Solomon Mathews; and one sister, Lucille Bailey
• homemaker and a member of the Ellendale Country Club and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Junior C. Turknett

• age 78, a native of Kiowa, Okla., and resident of Roseland, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite; religious services Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in Arcola Roseland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virean Hughes Turknett of Roseland; four daughters, Jo Ann T. Clarey of New Orleans, Dianna T. Constant and husband, Daniel, Donna T. Orgeron and husband, Peter, all of Thibodaux and Gaylin T. Gurta and husband, Michael, of Atlanta; four sons, David Turknett and wife, Denise, of Galliano, Clyde Turknett and wife, E’Lisa, of Austin, Texas, Pete Hughes of Roseland and Cecil John Hughes of Watson; one sister, Lenora T. Logan of Malakoff, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Ethel Turknett; one brother, Johnny Turknett; and two grandchildren, Marc Alan Clarey and Amy Lynn Barrios

Deborah Ann Wiggins

• age 44, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, June 12, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Wiggins Jr.; two daughters, Albertine Wiggins and Shalika Rhodes, both of Napoleonville; one son, Larry Wiggins Jr. of Napoleonville; her mother and father-in-law, Doris and Louis Wiggins Sr.; five sisters, three brothers, four stepbrothers; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, James Rhodes and Albertine Beacher; one daughter; and two sisters

 

JUNE 15, 2003

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JUNE 16, 2003

Philip Bernard Aucoin

• age 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:15 p.m. June 14, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonvile and Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Champagne Aucoin; sons and daughters-in-law, Philip "Pete" and Sandra Aucoin of Irvine, Calif., John "Jack" and Claudia Aucoin of Napoleonville, Tommy and Nancy Aucoin of Mobile, Ala. and Paul and Susan Aucoin of Luling; daughter and son-in-law, June and Henry "Chief" Phillips of Houma; brother, Neal Aucoin of Lafayette; sister, Louise Aucoin of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Triche Aucoin; parents, Edgar and Marie Guillot Aucoin; brothers, Louis, Eddie, Jean and Joe Aucoin; and sisters, Carmelite Aucoin and Lillian Hubert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Myra Guidry Champagne

• age 45, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2:22 a.m. June 13, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; memorial service held Tuesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Chaney Champagne; parents, Whitney Sr. and Virginia Arabie Guidry; brothers, Whitney Joseph Jr. and Mark Allen Guidry; and sisters, Angela Ann LeBlanc and Cindy Gierlinski
• member of First Baptist Church of Lockport; active in Toys for Tots and Relay for Life; employed by Lafourche Parish Head Start
• Samart Funeral Home

Herbert J. ‘Bee’ Cretini Sr.

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Harvey, died June 13, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; funeral service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at McDonoughville Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his wife, Marie Robertson Cretini; son, Herbert "Flea" J. Cretini Jr.; daughter, Virginia Cretini Simoneaux; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Noel J. and Virginia Vegas Cretini; sister, Vienza Cretini Fouquet; and a grandson
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Mothe Funeral Home

Lester G. Danos Sr.

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died June 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Berna D. Danos; son, Lester G. Danos Jr.; daughters, Joyce Danos, Audrey Plaisance and Gail Marmande; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Euzeline Guidry Danos; brothers, Louis, Henry Jr., Loris Wilton and Orestile Danos; and sisters, Odile Dantin and Mildred Duet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home

Tracy Dufrene

• age 90, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:55 p.m. June 13, 2003
• religious service was held at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clara "Sis" Brupbacher Dufrene; son, Marlin Dufrene, eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Olivia Danos Dufrene; brothers, Harold, Leroy, Dan and Nathan Dufrene; and sisters, Lillian Poleno, Bernice McMinn, Doris Candies and Phoebe Owens
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annie Amie ‘Mae Mae’ Brunet Dupre

• age 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died June 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Theresa Prosperie; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dupre; parents, Ernest and Justilia Naquin Brunet; brothers, Elie, Emile, Wallace and Westley Brunet; sisters, Alice Guidry, Emily Dupre and Agnes Ledet; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Emily Rome Kraemer

• age 81, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 2:57 a.m. June 13, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie Kraemer; son, Marvin J. Kraemer Sr.; daughters, Juanita K. Hebert, Eunice K. Granier, Carolene K. Loupe, Shurlene K. Usea and Willie Mae K. Rousseaux; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Myrtle Cortez Rome; brothers, Jean and Bernard Rome; and sisters, Anita R. Loupe, Victoria R. Cortez, Camille R. Cortez, Victorine R. Dempster, Aniese R. Kraemer, Louviner R. Cortez and Verna Rome
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Virginia Pullaro Landry

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Grant Landry; daughters, Stephanie Duplantis and Dana Peters; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nat Pullaro and Marie Traina Pullaro
• employed at Domino’s Art and Craft; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pamella ‘Pam’ McPhate Richard

• age 66, a native of Pineville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. June 14, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alfred "Al" Richard Jr.; son, Peter Richard; daughter, Kelly Wrba; brothers, A.J., Marvin, Johnny, Jimmy and Henry McPhate; sisters, Paula Christiansen, Brenda Kaiser, Patricia Brewer and Mary Dunn; and grandchildren, Devin, Courtney and Ethan Wrba and Cole Richard
• preceded in death by her parents Oliver Louise Sr. and Edna Gilchrist McPhate; son, Mark Allen Richard; and brothers, Oliver Louis Jr., Edward and Michael McPhate
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Linda Ann Rousseau

• age 52, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:46 p.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her parents, Jessie J. and Doris Legendre Rousseau
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Simone Weber Schexnayder

• age 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 8 p.m., June 13, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Claude Jr., Arnold, Gerald and Godfrey Schexnayder; daughter, Joyce Schexnayder Steib; sisters, Lena Bourgeois and Antoinette Gravois; 23 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Schexnayder Sr., her parents, Antoine and Eva Steib Weber; sons, Arthur, Vincent and Anthony Schexnayder; brothers, Stanford and Morris "Ben" Weber; and sister, Genevieve Falgoust
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Edward Joseph Schouest

• age 65, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:52 p.m. June 13, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Thelma Griffin Schouest; sons, Russell Rebstock, Kelly Schouest and Kerry Schouest; daughters, Dedra Brunet and Lisa Giraldi; sisters, Beverly Norris, Sylvia Renjo and Linda Lowery; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy Thomas Schouest and Lucille Foret Schouest; and son, Edward J. Schouest Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a U. S. Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JUNE 17, 2003

Lydia ‘Ma Kelly’ Hebert Bergeron

• age 91, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 a.m. June 16, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Clyde and Baylis "Tommy" Bergeron; daughters, Lydia Breaux, Carole Antill, Helen Giroir, Cheryl Giroir and Millie Guidry; sister, Marjorie Scheffler Domangue of Bayou Black; 28 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ruffin Bergeron Sr.; parents, Albert and Josephine Bergeron Hebert; sons, Ruffin Jr. and Gerald "Jay" Bergeron; grandchildren, Heath Giroir and Kyle Breaux; brothers, Merlin Sr. and Stanley Hebert; and sisters, Stella LeBlanc and Bessie Arceneaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ramsey Paul Daigle

• age 5, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 9:15 p.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Darby M. Daigle Sr. and Wanda Ougel Mazingo; brothers, Rush Hebert and Darby "D.J." Daigle Jr.; and sisters, Harley Daigle and Tiffany Thibodaux
• Catholic
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Herbert Paul ‘Nook’ Rivere

• age 51, a native of Brusly St. Vincent and resident of Plaquemine, died at 5 p.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Landry’s funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Eva Mae D. Rivere; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Joey Landry; brothers, Harvey, Ulysses, Henry, Hilary and Glen Rivere; sisters, Diana and Delores Breaux, Glenda and Vanessa Falcon; granddaughters, Megan and Emily Landry; eight nephews; 10 nieces; one step-niece; six great-nephews; and four great-nieces
• preceded in death by his father, Herman J. Rivere; grandparents, Henri and Enola Sedotal Rivere, Dewey Domingue Sr. and Philoman Rodrigue; step-grandmother, Eva Rivere Domingue; and great-nephew, Jude Rivere
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Euna LeBouef Samanie

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. June 16, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Yvonne Austin, Sue Picou, Linda Rhodes and Debra Nicholas; brothers, Junius, Floyd and Harry LeBouef; sisters, Bernice Prejean, Audrey Buquet, Sylvia Naquin and Janet Santoy; 17 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Orville Samanie Jr.; parents, Marcelline and Agnes Marcel LeBouef; grandchild, Sandy Trahan; and brothers, Alvin, Milton, Francis Sr. and Gerald LeBouef
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 18, 2003

Lawrence J. ‘Uncle Jay’ Cheramie

• native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died June 17, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Claudia C. Cheramie; son, Jay Jody Cheramie; daughter, Abigail C. Autin; and grandchildren, Marc Kimball, Kristi D. Eymard, Augie A. Autin, Tyler Cheramie and Korte Cheramie; and great-grandchildren, Marley Rae Eymard and Jenna Layne Eymard
• preceded in death by his parents, Theogene and Helena G. Cheramie; brothers, Davis, Gazzo, Victor, Hector and Ovide Cheramie; and sisters, Avelia C. Vegas, Ella C. Archer, Justillia C. Barrios, Loretta Cheramie and Victoria Cheramie
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mason and Shriner and a past president of the Shriner’s Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Eleanor K. Daniels

• age 77, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and resident of Raceland, died at 8:34 a.m. June 17, 2003
• memorial service held Friday at the Kingdom Hall in Lockport, located at 1015 Veterans St.
• survived by her husband, Wilber Daniels; sons, Kenton and Michael Daniels; daughter, Simone Gardenhire; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Joseph and Leilani Pikao Sweeney; and daughters, Leonore Soloatoa, Sharon Honeyman and Gail Salanoa
• Samart Funeral Home

Raymond ‘Spoggie’ Ewell

• age 65, a native and resident of Klotzville, died June 11, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Willie Winnfield of Klotzville and Alex Adams of Donaldsonville; and sister, Irene Ben of New York
• preceded in death by his parents and two sisters
• member of Virginia Baptist Church, the Male Chorus of Donaldsonville and Ferman Bernard Inspirational Choir; hobbies were singing and fishing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Frank T. ‘Smitty’ Smith

• age 87, a native of Algiers, died at 11:46 a.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Westwego
• survived by his wife, Gladys Aucoin Smith; son, Christopher J. Smith; daughters, Phyllis Smith Figaro and Paula Smith Bowers; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Gertrude Laigast Smith; brothers, Lester, Robert W., Alvin and Williams Smith; sisters, Madonna and Mercedes Smith; and son, Frank "Sonny" T. Smith Jr.
• owner of Smitty’s Cabs, Smitty’s Casino and Restaurant, Grand Theater and Grand Launderette, F and S Auto Sales and the Gulfview
• Mothe Funeral Home

Barbara Schrader Townsend

• age 89, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died at June 17, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; graveside service held Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her adopted granddaughter, Lee Plaisance
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul C. Townsend; and parents, Albert and Mary Margaret Flanagan Schrader
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Lucille Theriot White

• age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:11 a.m. June 17, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Freddie White; daughter, Patricia W. Lane; sister, Anna Mae T. Duplantis; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph White; parents, Frederick and Lucille Fanguy Theriot; daughter, Judy White Hale; grandson, Mark Charpentier; and brothers, Eustice "T. U.," Elby and Albert Theriot
• member of St. Joseph’s Ladies Auxiliary, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Chauvin Senior Citizen’s Center. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 19, 2003

Calvin W. Dubroc

• age 55, a native of Pineville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:45 a.m. June 15, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Jerry Fay Belanger; mother, Theresa Ora Dubroc; son, Christopher Calvin Dubroc; stepsons, Brian Joseph Lew, Michael and Tracy Guillory; stepdaughters, Roxanne and Jennifer Guillory; brother, Dale Dubroc; sisters, Gloria Thibodaux, Mildred Davis and Angela Hicks; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Belton J. Dubroc
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Angel Gibbs

• age 29, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died June 17, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Juliette Dufrene; stepfather, Scottie Dufrene; adoptive parents, Louis and Peggy Gibbs; son, Howard Brunet; daughters, Margaret, Danielle and Brittany Gibbs, Hannah Sevin and Juliette Brunet; brothers, Michael Williams and Danny Pineiro; and sister, Diane Williams
• preceded in death by her father, Michael Williams Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Stevens F. Richoux

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11:05 p.m. June 17, 2003
• graveside service was held Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his sons, Stevens Jr. and Blake Richoux; brother, John Richoux Sr.; and sister, Edith Bailey
• preceded in death by his parents, Elson Ray and Eva Marie Cheramie Richoux; son, Chris Richoux; brothers, Evans, Ernest Sr. and Clarence Richoux; and sisters, Gladys Pollack, Mabel Tucker and Elenore Richoux
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy Marie ‘Dot’ Domangue Russo

• age 69, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died June 18, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Irvin "Boogie" Jr., David, Mark "Dago" and Perry Russo; brothers, Harold, Edward Jr. and Jessie Domangue; sister, Rosalie Ledet Dillard; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivin J. Russo Sr.; parents, Edward Sr. and Latrina Lirette Domangue; granddaughter, Jennifer "Jenny" Russo; brothers, Roland and Ronald Domangue; and sisters, Mary Chauvin and Annie Williamson Schmolke
• homemaker and a member of the LeChandels and Hyacinthians Carnival Club; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cleveland ‘Magoo’ Verner

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died June 12, 2003
• religious service today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial at St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Harris Verner; daughters, Linda Williams of Reserve, Barbara Bindon of Baton Rouge, Mary Ann Woods of Gray and Patsy Phillips of Houston; sons, Jimmie Cassie of Raceland, James Cassie of Bertrandville, Cleveland Verner Jr. of Reserve and Sherman Verner of Belle Rose; sister, Emelda Rogers of Thibodaux; 32 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

JUNE 20, 2003

Ryan Paul ‘Choctaw’ Andras

• age 26, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died June 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amy Laiche Andras; parents, Louis Andras Jr. and Carol Sanchez Garcia; stepmother, Ann Chauvin Andras; stepfather, Robert Garcia; daughters, Alexa and Riana Andras; stepbrothers, Steven and Patrick Poincot; sister, Jeannie A. Rink; stepsister, Sally Poincot; and grandparents, Earline Sanchez and Louis and Thelma Andras
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Virgie Lee ‘Tilie’ Navarre Ayo

• age 84, a native of the St. John community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:10 p.m. June 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Janine Neck and Deborah Ledet; sisters, Joyce Giglio and Grace Hebert; five granddaughters; and three great-grandsons
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ayo; parents, Valcour and Cecile Bernard Navarre; brothers, Atney and Edmond Navarre; and sisters, Marie Clement, Gladys Boudreaux, Bernice Leray, Hazel Bourg and Rosemary Papa
• staff sergeant in the Women’s Army Air Corps and served as a stenographer during World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Sammy Mark Medice

• age 31, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:25 p.m. June 17, 2003
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his true friend until the end, Connie Martin; great niece, Julianna Gonzales; nieces, Phaedra and Racine Romero, Ashlie Medice and Chasity M. Gonzalez; great-nephews, Bradley Ayo and Brock Bergeron; nephews, Christopher E. Medice, Brandon Romero and Mark Medice; brother, Phillip Medice and his wife, Angela; half-brother, Steve Solet; and sister, Allison Romero and her husband, René
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam Anthony Jr. and Dinalee Price Medice; brother, Mark Medice; and sister, Sandra Medice
• Samart Funeral Home

Jean Evelyn ‘Mamma Jean’ Truehill Stevenson

• age 52, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 18, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Marie Rainey of Bertrandville, Rona Truehill and Valerie Simoneaux of Thibodaux and Tonya Truehill of Napoleonville; son, Sheley Johnson of Thibodaux; sisters, Linda Truehill of Labadieville, Gaynell T. Queen, Catherine Holloway, Vanessa and Jacqueline Truehill, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Floyd and Steven Truehill Sr. of Napoleonville, Harold Truehill of Chicago, Isaac Truehill Sr. of Venice and Cardell Truehill of Bertrandville; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elvira and Joseph Truehill Sr.; daughter, Monica "Bum Bum" Simoneaux; sister, Beatrice T. Woods; and brother, Michael Anthony Truehill
• hobbies were cooking and babysitting her grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JUNE 21, 2003

Virgie Lee ‘Tillie’ Navarre Ayo

• age 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Janine Neck and Deborah Ledet; two sisters, Joyce Giglio and Grace Hebert; five granddaughters; and three great-grandsons
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ayo; her parents, Valcour and Cecile Bernard Navarre; two brothers, Atney and Edmond Navarre; and five sisters, Marie Clement, Gladys Boudreaux, Bernice Leray, Hazel Bourg and Rosemary Papa
• served in the women’s Army Air Corps in World War II as staff sergeant and stenographer

Eunice Martin Galey

• age 92, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Landry Funeral Home Parlor in Thibodaux; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her daughter-in-law, Marian Glorioso Galey; one grandson, Donovan V. Galey and wife, Tiffany; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Sophia Galey
• preceded in death by her husband, Willis J. Galey; her parents, Clafa "Tony" Martin and Emma Henry Martin; one son, Roland J. Galey; and two sisters, Nolia M. Boudreaux and Hilda M. Johanson
• Landry Funeral Home

Grace Piazza LeCompte

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Daniel J. LeCompte and wife, Kathy Guidry LeCompte, and Easton LeCompte Jr. and wife, Mona Trahan LeCompte of Houma; one daughter, Ida Marie Klingman and husband, Alfred Klingman of Houma; one sister, Pauline Messina of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Easton LeCompte Sr.; and her parents, Jasper Piazza and Ida Messina Piazza
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Jean Evelyn ‘Mamma Jean’ Truehill Stevenson

• age 52, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her four daughters, Marie Rainey of Bertrandville, Rona Truehill and Valerie Simoneaux of Thibodaux and Tonya Truehill of Napoleonville; one son, Sheley Johnson of Thibodaux; five sisters, Linda Truehill of Labadieville, Gaynell T. Queen, Catherine Holloway, Vanessa and Jacqueline Truehill, all of Thibodaux; five brothers, Floyd and Steven Truehill Sr. of Napoleonville, Harold Truehill of Chicago, Isaac Truehill Sr. of Venice and Cardell Truehill of Bertrandville; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elvira and Joseph Truehill Sr.; one daughter, Monica "Bum Bum" Simoneaux; one sister, Beatrice T. Woods; and one brother, Michael Anthony Truehill
• hobbies were cooking and babysitting her grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JUNE 22, 2003

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JUNE 23, 2003

Milton Paul Mire

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 4:57 a.m. June 22, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice "Tee" Bourgeois Mire; daughters, Mona M. DeFelice and Beth M. Dufrene; sons-in-law, Dave DeFelice Jr. and Patrick Dufrene; sisters, Mary M. Chauvin, Ann M. Legendre and Carolyn M. Bourgeois; and grandchildren, Gaynell Dufrene and Mark Patrick Mire Dufrene
• preceded in death by his parents, Ilson and Annette Thibodaux Mire
• lifetime resident of the St. Charles community; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and an employee of the Lafourche Parish Council
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Marie Z. Freibert

• age 96, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 5:45 a.m. June 20, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Schoen Funeral Home in New Orleans, with burial at Garden of Memories Mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Miki Pfeffer of Thibodaux; daughter-in-law, Gloria Freibert of New Orleans; grandchildren, Gretchen Caillouet, Dary Moran, Debbie Mills, Darnell Lordiguss and Dale Trapane; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Freibert; parents, John Zuviceh and Louisa Eckert Zuviceh Fitzgerald; son, Andrew Freibert; and brothers, John and Fred Zuviceh
• Schoen Funeral Home

Forest Luke Terrebonne

• age 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Guidry Terrebonne; sons, Willard and Roland Terrebonne; daughters, Patricia Compeaux and Connie Malbrough; sisters Evelia Martin and Agnes Champagne; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Notelia Doucet Terrebonne; brothers, Sam and Justillian Terrebonne; and sisters, Ledonia Terrebonne, Alice Renois and Oscarlee Dantin
• U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus of Golden Meadow and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
• Samart Funeral Home

John ‘T-John’ Hebert

• age 53, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 9:25 p.m. June 20, 2003
• nass of burial was celebrated today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Sandra Boudreaux Hebert; brothers, Claude and Larry Hebert; and sisters, Mae Domangue, Anna and Esther Boudreaux and Lucy Delatte
• preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Eva Tabor Hebert; and sister, Irene Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marjorie Himel Daigle

• age 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. June 21, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Linda Lavigne, Marlene Evans, Tammy Breaux and Loraine Palmquist; brothers, Weldon and Warren Himel; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Daigle; parents, Adam P. and Agnes Gautreaux Himel; and sister, Bernice Sevin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Viola Tabor Badeaux

• age 97, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died June 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her half-sister, Corla Lee Clement
• preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Badeaux; parents, Benjamin and Dora Prestenbach Tabor; and sisters, Olivia Brunet and Emaline Ledet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 24, 2003

John T. Bolian

• age 82, a native of Slidell and resident of Galliano, died at 1:15 a.m. June 24, 2003
• graveside service held today at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Louise Charpentier Bolian; sister, Rita Alred; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Camille Greff Bolian; brothers, Victor, Charlie and Eugene Bolian; and sister, Jean Terry
• U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Charles Byron Sons Longon

• age 40, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Gray, died at 2:15 p.m. June 22, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at House of Prayer in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Rebecca Granier Longon; parents, Oristile and Helen Businelle Sons; sons, Matthew James Businelle and Byronjovi Cruise Longon; daughter, Sierre Isrieal Longon; brothers, Patrick and Ricky Sons; and sisters, Catherine Sons Landrum and Kim Lee Pillaro
• preceded in death by his brothers, Oristile III and Danny Sons; and sister, Karen Sue Sons
• Pentecostal and a member of Prison Ministry; enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors
• Samart Funeral Home

Antonia Marie Arabie Sevin

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. June 23, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her sons, Donald and Luke A. Sevin Jr.; daughters-in-law, Joan and Vella Sevin; daughters, Shirley Bergeron, Mabel S. Robichaux, Eunice Portier, Margaret Talbot and Elaine Usé; sons-in-law, James Bergeron, Roland Portier, Merlin Talbot and Clark Use’; 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Luke August Sevin Sr.; parents, Joachim and Therese Martinez Arabie; son, Luke Joseph Sevin; brothers, Frank, Joseph, Roy and Lloyd Arabie; sisters, Gertie Arabie, Mary Ann Larousse and Rita Chiasson; one grandchild and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

JUNE 25, 2003

Freddie Joseph Champagne Jr.

• age 48, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Galliano, died at 11 a.m. June 22, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his companion, Cheryl Thibodeaux; son, Patrick Champagne; sister, Mona Champagne; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie J. Sr. and Thizes Borne Champagne; and sister, Alice B. Harrison
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorcas Jane Dusenbury Culver (Culber)

• age 92, a resident of Covington, died June 24, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans; funeral service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by her daughters, Betsy Culver Jahncke, Jeanie Culver Dragon; son, John "Jac" Allan Culver; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Morse Culver; and sister, Morna Elizabeth Dusenbury
• Bultman Funeral Home

Bridget Anne Legendre Darlington

• age 30, a native of Vacherie and resident of Baton Rouge, died June 9 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated June 11 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Andrew Carey Darlington; parents, Percy J. Jr. and Elaine Waguespack Legendre of Vacherie; brothers, Percy III and Reginald Legendre; sisters, Lynette L. Eliser, Angela L. James, Natalie L. Harper, Elaine L. Curley, Lenore L. Charlton and Helen L. Bohan
• graduated from E. D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux and Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in quantitative business analysis
• Ourso Funeral Home

Herbert Gray Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Raceland died June 23, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella B. Gray of Raceland; daughters, Janet M. Gray, and Daralyn G. Lee of Raceland; sons, Herbert Gray Jr., John E. Gray Sr., Alton L. Gray Sr., Joel Gray, Wilfred Gray Sr., Bryan Gray, and Fernell Gray Sr., all of Raceland; brothers, Frank Gray, Oscar Gray Sr., and Larry Gray of Raceland; 31 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Simon Sr., and Celest Gray; son, Anthony J. Gray Sr., and brother, Simon Gray Jr.
• Baptist; hobbies including gardening, fishing, and hunting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Recard ‘Rick’ Hebert

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kinder, died at 4:30 a.m. June 23, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Charles, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Iowa, La.
• survived by his wife, Pat Hebert; daughters, Connie Bergeron of Bayou Blue and Cynthia Adams of Thibodaux; son, Brian Hebert of Arizona; stepdaughters, Lisa Guidry and Theresa Johnson, both of Thibodaux and Sara Lynn West of Oakdale; stepson, Keith Johnson of Rose Pine; sisters, Ella Mae Ordoyne and Geraldine Barrilleaux, both of Thibodaux; brothers, Wilton Jr and Robert Hebert, both of Thibodaux and Russell Hebert of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

Elvira Pitre Punch

• age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7 p.m. June 24, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home; her body was cremated
• survived by her son, Dave Punch; daughter, Dale Punch; brother, Huey Pitre; sister, Elda Duet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Punch; parents, Elie and Melanie Pitre; son, Alvin "Joe" Punch; brothers, Eugene, Numa and P.T. Pitre; and sister, Elmire Pitre
• self employed
• Samart Funeral Home

Theresa Toups

• age 84, a native of Waggaman and lifetime resident of Raceland, died at 5:55 p.m. June 24, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 59 years, Philip J. Toups Sr.; daughters, Phyllis T. Robichaux and husband Dickie, Theresa T. Brocato and husband Jimmy; son, Philip Toups Jr. and wife Debbie; sisters, Mildred T. Marcello, Dorothy T. Mckerrell, Ruth T. Russell Monsour and Shirley T. Authement; grandchildren, Todd Robichaux and wife Michelle, Rachelle Robichaux Boyd and husband Andy, Celeste Robichaux, Cy Toups and Neal Toups; and great-grandchildren, Jeanne and Joshua Robichaux and Kyle, Alyssa and Zoe Boyd
• preceded in death by her parents, Maude Peltier and L. M. Toups Sr.; brothers, Roland and L. M. Toups Jr.; sisters, Myrtle T. Ayo and Estelle T. Pittman
• homemaker and loving mother, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Catholic Daughters Association; parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Helen O. White

• age 47, a native of White Castle and resident of Donaldsonville, died June 19, 2003
• visitation today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Asberry Methodist Church Cemetery in White Castle
• survived by her husband, Melvin White Sr.; children, Melvin Jr., Michael, Stanley and Shineka White; sisters, Delores Porter, Pearlie Mae Morris, Mary Porter and Debra Morris; brothers, Joseph Morris Jr., Michael and Leonard Morris; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Joseph Morris Jr.; one brother and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

JUNE 26, 2003

Magnus Augustine ‘Pee Wee’ LeBlanc

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. June 26, 2003
• visitation Friday and Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by his wife, Gloria Marie LeBoeuf LeBlanc; sons, Glenn, Darrell, Barry, Danny and Tommy LeBlanc; daughters, Sherry Tivet and Dina Fonseca; daughters-in-law, Jody, Andre, Trudy and Cindy LeBlanc; sons-in-law, Kerry Tivet and David Fonseca; brother, Michael LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Connie LeBlanc; sister, Florence L. Coffman; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willard Sr. and Allie Picou LeBlanc; brothers, Willard Jr., Aaron Sr., Rufus and Earl LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; oilfield worker and enjoyed fishing and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Aaron P. Thibodeaux

• age 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at noon June 25, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Dupre Thibodeaux; son, Kirth M. Thbodeaux; brothers, Wallace and Kervin Thibodeaux; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by his parents, Wally C. and Margaret LeBoeuf Thibodeaux; brothers, Willard and Evans Thibodeaux; and sister, Rita T. Boudreaux
• former usher at St. Louis Church; retired from the Department of Highways
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 27, 2003

Emile ‘Mello’ Angelette III

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 p.m. June 25, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ellaive C. Angelette; sons, Emile "Bud" IV and Chris Angelette; daughters, Wanda F. Angelette, Susan A. Gros and Ella-Nora A. Ledet; daughters-in-law, Trixie G. Angelette and Carolyn F. Angelette; son-in-law, James J. Ledet; sisters, Velma Faulk, Sally A. Danos, Amelia A. Martin and Pricilla A. Autin; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile J. Jr. and Sedonia Cheramie Angelette; sisters, Loretta A. Doucet, Ola A. Phillies and Eula A. Rousse
• self-employed shrimper
• Samart Funeral Home

Willie Junie ‘Stepper’ Cameron

• age 57, a native of Tallulah, Miss., and resident of New Orleans died June 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Rosedale Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Ruby Robinson Cameron of New Orleans; daughters, Delores C. McNeil of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sheryl C. Rawlings of Tallulah, Miss., Wilda C. Franklin, Fay C. Childs, and Shelia Buggage of New Orleans; stepsons, Robert Taylor Jr., and Damian P. Taylor of New Orleans; brothers, Carl and Robert Hooker of Tallulah, Miss.; sister, Jimmie "Pearl" Combs of New Orleans; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Ollie Cameron; and one brother, James Cameron
• member of Rosedale Missionary Baptist Church; retired truck driver for Kansas Packing Company; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Anthony ‘Tony’ Campbell

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, died June 26, 2003 of complications from lung cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Campbell; son, Charles Campbell; daughter-in-law, Beth Campbell; daughters, Becky Guglielmo and Linda Ayers; sons-in-law, Eddie Guglielmo and Terry Ayers; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Althea Campbell; and daughter, Toni Campbell
• served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the South and West Pacific including the Philippines, Bougainville in the Solomons and Midway Island; employed by Shell Oil Company for 32 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nell ‘Mother Dear’ Robbins Crawford

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died June 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Christ Baptist Church in Schriever, and Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church, with burial at Christ Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her son, Sam Crawford Jr., of Houma; brother, Joe Robbins Sr., of Morgan City; sisters, Albertha Green of Hahnville, Hazel Robbins Theriot, and Georgia Robbins Smith of Houma; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Silas and Martha Robbins; brothers, Benjamin Gross and Samuel Gross Jr; and sisters, Selina Cain, Louise Johnson, Florestine Augusta, and Evelina Robertson
• member of Christ Baptist Church, and sang in the Church Choir; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Vivian Pitre LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:31 p.m. June 25, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, LeRoy and Donald LeBlanc; daughters, Harriet Dupre and Loretta Ann Henry; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin A. LeBlanc; parents, Peter and Julianne LeBeouf Pitre; brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Harris and Peter Pitre; and sisters, Lillian Savoy and Angelina Pitre
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Bro’ Sanchez Sr.

• age 65, a native of Brusley-St. Martin and resident of Paincourtville, died June 26, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Lee Prejean Sanchez; mother, Delta Sanchez Breaux; son, Lawrence "Boy-Boy" Sanchez Jr.; daughters, Linda Albarado, Vickie Mills and Kathy Simoneaux; brother, Noah Sanchez Jr.; sisters, Beatrice Guillott, Lorraine Marroy and Anna Lee Coupel; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Noah Sanchez Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Douglas P. St. Germain

• age 47, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bayou Blue, died June 25, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thbodaux and Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Juliann Glynn St. Germain; father, Norman St. Germain Sr.; daughters, Kiley and Carolyn St. Germain; brothers, Norman St. Germain Jr. of Napoleonville, Bonnie St. Germain of New Orleans and Francis St. Germain of Little Rock, Ark.
• preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Roger St. Germain
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Clarence ‘Papa’ Talbert Sr.

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:45 p.m. June 21, 2003
• religious service was celebrated today at St. Philip Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Clarence Jr. and Leroy Talbert Sr.; daughters, Earline T. Berry, Geraldine T. Johnson, Ora Mae T. Williams, Mary Ann T. Williams, Dianne T. Burdis, Yvonne Talbert Batiste and Lorraine T. Laurent; brothers, James and Lawrence Talbert; 32 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelena Skipper Talbert; parents, Henry and Lavina Williams Talbert; son, Louis Talbert; brothers, Freddie, Junius and Irvin Talbert; sisters, Clara and Ofila Talbert, Olivia Toussaint and Gustavia Fraszier; granddaughters, Alicia Talbert and Mary Lou Williams; and great-granddaughter, Tyrlia Burdis
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 28, 2003

Louella Bergeron

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy Bergeron Sr.; eight sons, Roy Bergeron Jr., Weldon Scott, Rueben Scott, Kenneth Scott, Donald Scott, Ronnie Scott, Robert Scott and Bryan Bergeron; five daughters, Penny Bergeron, Nora Scott, Florence Scott, Elsie Scott and Jeanette Scott; one brother, Duey Trahan; two sisters, Marie Trahan and Elloise Trahan; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Olivier Trahan and Cecile Brunet
• homemaker and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Jewel ‘Judith’ Cochran Diket

• age 89, a native of Boaz, Ala., former resident of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Betty Bramlett and husband, Bob, of Houma and Ann Nastasi and husband, Jacob, of Atlanta; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alton W. Diket; her parents, Joseph and Martha Cochran; four brothers; and five sisters
• homemaker and former business owner in New Orleans

Jerome Peter Nelson

• age 52, a native of Klotzville and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, June 26, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Lewis Nelson; his mother, Malissia Mills Nelson; one son, Marlon Nelson and wife, Shannon Nelson; two stepdaughters, Yshauna Sanders and VaSharri Sanders; six brothers, Edgar Nelson Jr., Frank, Stanley, Spencer, Lenroy and Donald Nelson; and one grandchild, Marlena
• preceded in death by his father, Edgar Nelson Sr.; and one brother, Kenneth Nelson Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 29, 2003

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JUNE 30, 2003

Shirley Ann Billiot

• age 55, a native of Alabama and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 8 p.m. June 26, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home; she was cremated
• survived by her ex-husband, Dovic Billiot Jr.; sons, Michael Wayne Day and Jeffrey Keith Geiger; daughter, Roxanna Billiot Dardar; sister, Sheri Kiffe; four grandchildren; and three adopted grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lorraine "Gaga" McClain Henderson
• Samart Funeral Home

Earline Thibodeaux Champagne

• age, 77, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 7 p.m. June 28, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Michael Champagne; daughters, Joy Champagne Ledet and Jody Champagne Verret; brother, Ambrose Thibodeaux; sisters, Elma T. Plaisance and Rose T. Rousse; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Neil Champagne; parents, John Raymond and Rita Gros Thibodeaux; and brother, Ulysses Thibodeaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Nolan Crochet

• age 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. June 28, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at Dugas Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Nelson Sr. and Robert Crochet; daughters, Clarabelle C. Morgan and Nora Jean C. Matherne; stepsons, Alexander Creppel Sr. and Nolan Schouest Sr.; stepdaughters, Lorecia Creppel Matherne; sister, Mary Mae C. Badeaux; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Beldon Crochet; half-brothers, Wilfred and Cleveland Rhodes and Chester Crochet; sister, Della Crochet; and half-sister, Stella Rhodes
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Surgis Hebert

• age 64, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:15 p.m. June 28, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marianne Hotard Hebert; sons, Dexter Hebert of Bloomington, Ill., Dion Hebert of New Orleans, David Hebert of Cut Off; daughters, Deedra H. Gardebled of Poplarville, Miss., Darla Muller of Metairie; stepson, Danny Toups of Mt. Herman; stepdaughter, Donna Wunstell of Galliano; brothers, Clarence and Alvin Hebert, both fo Cut Off; sister, Alverta Cheramie of Cut Off; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Early and Lucille Dufrene Hebert; stepson, Dean Toups; brother, Eroy Hebert; and sister, Mary Ann Matherne
• Samart Funeral Home

Norma Pierce LeBlanc

• age 91, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:30 p.m. June 28, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Jimmy LeBlanc Sr.; daughter, Rose Amie Price; brother, Irvin "Rufus" Pierce; sisters, Verna Bergeron, Emelda Galjour and Marian Randolph; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. LeBlanc; parents, Joseph and Celica Savoie Pierce; brothers, Frank and Norman Pierce; sisters, Alice Broussard and Isabel Bouvier
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Calvin Joseph Picou Sr.

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 8:10 a.m. June 27, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dolores Marie Savoie Picou of Bourg; sons, Calvin J. Jr. and Gary M. Picou; brother, John Picou; sisters, Maggie P. Ogell, Winnie P. Thibodaux and Hazel Picou; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Viola Chaisson Picou; brother, Justin Picou; and sisters, Thelma P. Acosta and Shirley P. Crothers
• disabled U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lodess J. Toups

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:45 p.m. June 28, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nola Punch Toups; sons, Robert and Jackie Toups; brother, Leonise Toups; sisters, Earline Pitre, Rose Pierce and Willaria Chiasson; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildrens; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Remie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; son, James "Tips" Toups; brothers, Remie Jr., Loris, David and Noles Toups; sisters, Leona Anselmi, Noiscia Duet and Elescia Bouffanie; and grandchildren, Jennifer and Dean Toups
• member of the Knights of Columbus
• Samart Funeral Home

Ryan Paul Usie

• age 22, a native and resident of Bourg, died June 27, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Wendell and C