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

DECEMBER 1, 2003

Henry Rock ‘Black’ Adams

• age 79, a native of Chackahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Beulah Poincon Adams; sons, Robert "Bob" and Danny Adams; daughters, Cheryl Gilfour and Sheila Pamplin; brothers, Raymond "Wag" and Frank Adams; sisters, Pearl Chiasson and Beulah "Sue" Cedotal; 13 grandchildren;a nd 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anita Pitre Adams; and brothers, Nelson, Roy and Harold Adams
• usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Doris Prejeant Boudreaux

• age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:49 p.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation 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 her husband, Maurice J. "Morris" Boudreaux; daughters, Gail B. Naquin, Phyllis B. Champagne and Jackie B. Benoit; brothers, Jesse, Chester and Lester Prejeant; sisters, Eunice Gautreaux, Enola Thibodeaux and Dorothy Naquin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Prosper J. and Alice Bergeron Prejeant; granddaughter, Kaitlyn M. Benoit; brother, Adam Prejeant; and sister, Beulah P. Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mervin Ledet Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:24 a.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Gertie Griffin Ledet; sons, Ronald Sr. and Mervin Ledet Jr.; daughter, Clara Bordelon; brothers, Herick Ledet and Raoul Ledet Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Sr. and Ella Pierce Ledet
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 315, the Knights of Columbus, VFW Post 8538 and the St. Joseph Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Henrietta Porche Leonard

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of New Iberia, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by her son, LeeRoy C. Hebert; daughter, Gail Crochet Blanchard; stepson, Joe Leonard III; brother Jannard Porche; sisters, Dorothy P. Fischer, Pearl P. Kappel and Hazel P. Boudreaux; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Roy C. Hebert; second husband, Joseph Leonard Jr.; parents, James J. and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche; brothers, James P. and Horace Porche; and sisters, Lura P. Authement and Helen P. Creel
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bertha Marie Morvant

• age 58, a native of Harvey and resident of Choctaw, died Nov. 29, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held today in the funeral home parlor
• survived by her devoted companion, Deal Dempster; brother, Eugene Joseph Morvant; and sisters, Rose Mary Rose and Linda Caillouet
• preceded in death by her parents, Berto J. and Eugeste Rodrigue Morvant
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Serena Paige

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 25, 2003
• religious service was held today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux with burial at Allen Chapel Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Frances Paige of Thibodaux; cousin, Corine Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Paige; mother, Corine Lee; sister, Alice Foy; and brothers, Ernest Carter, Junius Green, and James Smith
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Joan C. Ponvelle

• age 66, a resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 24, 2003
• funeral service was held Saturday at Snider Funeral Home in Ragley, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley
• survived by her sons, Bruce and James Jr. of Napoleonville and Jason Ponvelle of Labadieville; daughters, Barbara Barnes of Grey, Tenn., Marlene Hebert of Labadieville, Jamesina DeVille Garrard of Thibodaux, Donna Taylor of New Orleans and Reva DeVille of Napoleonville; brother, Billy Cooter of Thibodaux; sisters, Midge LeMoine of Baton Rouge and Barbara Vest of Longville; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• Snider Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 2, 2003

Esther Price Blanchard

• age 75, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:41 p.m. Nov. 29, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Darry P. Blanchard; daughters, Charlene B. Boquet and Nedra B. Detiveaux; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton X. Blanchard; parents, Able and Lorena Pellegrin Price; brother, Clarance Authement; sisters, Leola P. Lapeyrouse Hilda P. Thibodaux, Hilma P. Songe and Maybelle P. Martin
• Catholic; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Eula Mae ‘Mickey’ Colwort-Parr

• age 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10 p.m. Nov. 28, 2003
• memorial service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her daughters, Patti Parr-Kaikko, Sherri and Francie Parr; brothers, O’Neil and James Colwort; sister, Eva Duplantis; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eule and Leah Songe Colwort; grandchild, Samuel Woodburn; great-grandchild, Zachary Woodburn; and brothers, Andrew and John Colwort
• Samart Funeral Home

Willis Ashley Julien Jr.

• age 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand Coteau; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Willis Sr. and Barbara Robert Julien of Thibodaux; daughter, Aukievah Emani Carter of Thibodaux; brothers; John Comeaux of Lafayette and Clifton Comeaux of Arnaudville; and sisters, Martha Julien of Thibodaux and Beverly Ann Comeaux of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Julien; grandmothers, Mable Noel and Lilly Joubert; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert
• Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau

Dennis Knight

• age 34, a native and resident of Raceland, died Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Mathews; memorial service held at the church, and his remains were cremated
• survived by his sister, Karen Knight; and daughter, Haylie Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Joel Dean and Joyce Smith Knight
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of New Orleans

Annie Lee Scott Pellegrin

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James John Pellegrin; sons, Ricky James, Michael Paul, Kenneth Joseph and Darrell John Pellegrin; brothers, Donald, Herbert, Cedric, Thaddeus and Ronnie Scott; sister, Catherine Scott; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Thaddeus and Ezelle Pellegrin Scott; and sister, Cora Bell Scott
• retired laborer for Hi-Seas Shrimp Factory
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Shipp

• age 50, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Chackbay, died at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• memorial service held Wednesday at the family home at 646 La. 304 in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Linda Shipp; and sons, Eric and Jordan Shipp
• preceded in death by his parents, Boone and Mildred Barrier Shipp; son, Justin Shipp; daughter, Ashley Shipp; and brother, Ronald Shipp
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dorothy Elizabeth Stennett

• age 82, a native of Meridan, Miss., and resident of Tallulah, died Nov. 30, 2003
• funeral services were held today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel in Tallulah with burial at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah
• survived by her husband, John W. Stennett Sr.; and sons, Leonard Thomas Stennett of Thibodaux and John W. Stennett Jr. of Temple, Texas
• homemaker
• Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 3, 2003

Shawn Michael Bourgeois

• age 19, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 2, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Thursday at St. Hilary Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Seal Cemetery in State Line, LA
• survived by his mother, Pamela Weaver Bourgeois; father, Kurt Bourgeois; and grandparents, Doris Kennedy Weaver and Rita Gaudet Bourgeois
• preceded in death by grandparents, Claude Holland Weaver and Oakland Bourgeois; and his brother, Jeremie Paul Bourgeois
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Marguerite ‘Verna’ Guillot Gaudet

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Tilton P. Gaudet; son, Tilton P. Gaudet Jr.; daughters, Melinda Ridley and Laurie Blanchard; brother, Harry Guillot; sisters, Elise Adams, Lucille Boudreaux; Yvonne Crochet and Louisa Foret; and grandchildren, Steven and Amanda Ridley, Louis Ledet III and Rumsey Gaudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Hilda Ordoyne Guillot; and brothers, Adelie and Antoine "Elie" Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edward Raymond Lambert Sr.

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Destrehan, died at 7:55 p.m. Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; memorial service held Thursday the funeral home
• survived by his companion, Ida Mitchell; sons, Edward R. Jr., Robert C. and Benjamin L. Lambert; daughters, Camille L. Moore, Darnelle M. Sheetz, Katherine L. Maggio, Nanette L. Olson, Rebecca Wilford and Tralice L. King; brother, Ronald Lambert; sister, Leatrice "Doll" Giafaglione; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Camile G. Lambert and Inez Newchurch Lambert
• memorial has been established at Hospice of South Louisiana
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Joan C. Ponvelle

• age 66, a native of Kingsport, Tenn., and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:55 p.m. Nov. 24, 2003
• funeral service was held Saturday at Snider Funeral Home in Ragley, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley
• survived by her sons, Bruce and James Deville Jr. of Napoleonville and Jason Ponvelle of Labadieville; daughters, Barbara Barnes of Grey, Tenn., Marlene Hebert of Labadieville, Jamesina DeVille Garrard of Thibodaux, Donna Taylor of New Orleans and Reva DeVille of Napoleonville; brother, Billy Cooter of Thibodaux; sisters, Midge LeMoine of Baton Rouge and Barbara Vest of Longville; grandchildren, Rene Arnold, Sunshine Daigle, Christina Brown, Cody Brown, Jessica Thoman, Joseph Thoman, Melissa Richardson, Cree DeVille Garrard, Tyler and Kala Deville; and great-grandchildren, Jimmy Arnold, Dylan Daigle and Danielle Richardson
• preceded in death by her husband, Leander Ponvelle; parents, William A. and Susie Mae Cooter; sister, Dee Gibson; and brother, Donnie Cooter
• Snider Funeral Home

Hazel Giroir St. Germain

• age 80, a native of Brusley St. Vincent and resident of Paincourtville died at 3:55 p.m. Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ervin Fredrick St. Germain Sr.; sons, Fredrick "Freddy" St. Germain and Ervin "EJ" St. Germain Jr.; sister, Adeline Simoneaux; grandchildren, Bret, Bart, Brian, Barry Lonnie and Erin St. Germain, Ervin Dinkins, Colette Kadak and Yvette Imbragugilo; step grandchildren, Natalie McMorris and Jason McGowin; 15 great-grandchildren; and 6 step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Armand and Delia Cavalier Giroir; son, Ruben Paul St. Germain; brothers, Wilton and Clifton Giroir; sister, Mabel Landry; and step grandchildren, Joshua Bourgeois and Tanya Berthelot
• grandsons were pallbearers
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Josephine Glover Sims

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her sons, Leroy Jr., Levy Sr., the Rev. Frank Sr., Percy, the Rev. Houston, Nelson and Leroy Sims; daughter, Joanne L. Sims; brothers, Willie Sr. and the Rev. Murphy Glover; sister, Theresa Cochran; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Wilson Sims Sr.; parents, Levy and Maggie Glover; brothers, Royal, Joseph and Mitch Glover; sisters, Vivian Wallace, Addie and Mattie Glover; three granddaughters, one grandson; one great-grandson and one great-great-grandson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Billy Ray Smith

• age 68, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Mathews, died at 6:15 a.m. Dec. 2, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Betty Smith; son, Billy Mitchell Smith; daughter, Cynthia Smith; brother, Huey Smith; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ruby Allgood Smith
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 4, 2003

Francis P. ‘Frankie’ Blanchard

• age 94, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Dec. 3, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Joan Ponvelle; sister, Clara Belle Landry; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Daigle Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; and sisters, Rosie Jane Blanchard and Clementine Leipersberger
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mabel Dorothy Bonvillain

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation today at Professional Funeral Services of Arabi and Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Sidney Bonvillain; daughters, Earlene Bonvillain and Delta Savan; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillien and Marie Leray Bonvillain
• Professional Funeral Services of Arabi

Marguerite ‘Verna’ Guillot Gaudet

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Tilton P. Gaudet; son, Tilton P. Gaudet Jr.; daughters, Melinda Ridley and Laurie Blanchard; brother, Harry Guillot; sisters, Elise Adams, Lucille Boudreaux; Yvonne Crochet and Louisa Foret; and grandchildren, Steven and Amanda Ridley, Louis Ledet III and Rumsey Gaudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Hilda Ordoyne Guillot; and brothers, Adelie and Antoine "Elie" Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Francis ‘Frank’ Gros Sr.

• age 70, a native of Labadieville, died at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 2003
• memorial service held Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by his sons, Francis, Thomas, Johnny and Kevin Gros Sr.; daughter, Elaine; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Andrea Gros; brothers, Emile, Arsene, Clay "Nook" Clovis Jr., Jack, Chester and Dewey Gros; sisters, Emily Thibodaux and Helen Boudreaux
• enjoyed hunting and fishing

Melvin Joseph Uzee. PhD

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of River Ridge, died Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Ann Legendre Uzee; son, Bob A. Uzee; daughter-in-law, Laurice Harrington Uzee; sister, Mary Uzee Foret; brother, Dickey Uzee; and grandchildren, Matthew Joseph and Erin Marie Uzee
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien "Dick" Joseph and Marie Cecilia Foret Uzee
• retired executive dean of Delgado Junio College and retired executive assistant to J.B.N. Morris, an industrialist in oil-related enterprises; graduated from Thibodaux College and received degrees from Isaac Delgado Central Trades School, Delgado Trades and Technical Institute and Louisiana State University; received his doctorate in adult education from the University of Southern Mississippi; during the Korean War, he served as a French interpreter in the U. S. Army; represented the U. S. Dept. of Labor in 1962 and 1963 at the International Trade Fairs of Morocco and Guinea
• parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, a member of the St. Matthew Usher Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; played an important role in a number of service organizations, including Phi Delta Kappa at USM and the American Legion Post 349; served as past president of Carrollton Rotary Club of New Orleans and was a member of Rotary for 23 years, a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow with a Sapphire award; also on the advisory board of Sclafani Cooking School
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 5, 2003

Mitchell James Blanchard

• an infant, died at 5:44 a.m. Dec. 3, 2003
• religious service was held today at Raceland First Assembly of God Church in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Mitchell James Carrere and Kellie Maria Blanchard; grandparents, Marlene and Shane Blanchard, Sandra Carrere and Joseph Trosclair; great-grandparents, Geraldine Bolotte, Janeall and Carroll Carrere, Edward and Neddie Blanchard and Fred and Kathy Medeiros; and great-great-grandparents, Gilbert and Lillie Brown
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard Bolotte, Orland and Lucille Blanchard, Louis and Agnes Bourgeois, Alphonse Foret and Ann Billiot
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mabel Dorothy Bonvillain

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 30, 2003
• religious service was held today at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Joseph A. Bonvillain; daughter, Irma Dufrene; brother, Sidney Bonvillain; sisters, Earlene Bonvillain and Delta Savan; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillien and Marie Leray Bonvillain; and daughter, Mary Garranger
• Professional Funeral Services of Arabi

Cecile Schexnayder Brazan

• age 81, a native of Vacherie and resident of LaPlace, died at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis P. Brazan Sr.; son, Louis P. Brazan Jr.; brother, Ernest Schexnayder; sisters, Blanche S. Oncale and Agnes S. Kraemer; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Aurelien and Evelie Becnel Schexnayder; daughter, Elizabeth Brazan; brothers, Dennis Schexnayder and Fernand Schexnayder; and sisters, Evelina S. Falgoust and Elodie S. Falgoust
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Francis ‘ Frank’ Gros Sr.

• age 70, a native of Labadieville, died at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 2003
• memorial service was held today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; his body was donated to science
• survived by his sons, Francis, Thomas, Johnny and Kevin Gros Sr.; daughter, Elaine; brother, Ececlid "Kip" Gros; former wife, Lorraine Arcement Gros; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Andrea Gros; brothers, Emile, Arsene, Clay "Nook," Clovis Jr., Jack, Chester and Dewey Gros; sisters, Emily Thibodaux and Helen Boudreaux
• enjoyed hunting and fishing

Elvine Pellegrin Hotard

• age 93, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 p.m. Nov. 30, 2003
• memorial service held Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma
• survived by her daughters, Melaine H. Waite and Janis H. Songy; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur R. Hotard; parents, Sylvain and Marguerite P. Pellegrin; brothers, Octave, Leon, Francis, Luther, Connely and Habby Pellegrin; and sisters, Josephine, Rose, Elda, Seraphine and Clara Pellegrin, Adele Fanguy and Felide Carpenter
• member of AARP, Terrebonne Teachers’ Association and Louisiana Retired Teachers’ Association
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Angeline Marie LaGarde

• age 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her brother, C.J. "Buster" LaGarde; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Hilarin and Josephine Masson LaGarde; brothers, Buddy, Frank, Ruben and Mason LaGarde; and sister, Marguerite Lagarde
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lawrence Myles

• age 68, a native of Klotzville and resident of Monroe, died Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Klotzville
• survived by his sisters, Vera Williams of New Orleans, Norma Patterson and Martha Carter of Paincourtville, Patricia Myles of Kenosha, Wis., and Janice Henry of Bloomington, Ill; brothers, Clarence Myles of Paincourtville, Allen and Wayne Myles of Baton Rouge and Kevin Myles of Colorado Springs, Colo; and stepmother, Dorothy Myles
• preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Myles Sr.; brother, Edwin Myles Jr.; and sister, Rita Simmons
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Phillip Joseph ‘Sos’ Woods

• age 79, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 3 a.m. Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Hebert Woods; sons and daughters-in-law, Odom and Deanie Woods of Napoleonville, Mark and Susan Woods of Vacherie and Randy and Suzanne Woods of Bayou Lourse; brothers, Sidney and Louis Woods of Paincourtville; grandchildren, Chad and Alison Woods of Napoleonville, Stacy and Eric Daigle of Labadieville, Brittany Woods of Pierre Part, Jill and Jonie Woods of Vacherie and Blair and Bethany Woods of Bayou Lourse; and great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Connor Woods of Napoleonville and Camero Daigle of Labadieville
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Annette Simoneaux Woods; brother, Wilson Woods; and grandchild, Brandi Woods
• World War II veteran and an employee of Dugas and LeBlanc Co-op
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 6, 2003

Loma Linda Thibodeaux

• native of Westwego and resident of Harvey, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
• private service held
• survived by one son, Leslie P. Rivero Jr.; three brothers, Joe, Mike Sr. and Rocky Thibodeaux.; two sisters, Cindy Tovar and Ann Thibodeaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Margie B. Thibodeaux

Steven Allen Strickland

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation today, Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Darlene Ann Trosclair Strickland; his mother, Bonnie Bright Strickland; two daughters, April Lea and Tiffany Ann Strickland; two brothers, William "Bubba" Strickland and wife, Carmella, and Richard Strickland and wife, Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, William Nugent Strickland; his grandparents, Stella and Burnham Strickland and Lillie and Charles Bright; and one brother, Bernie Strickland

Walter ‘Buster’ Hendrix Sr.

• age 89, a native of Waynesville, N.C., and resident of Lockport, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; masonic services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Helen Lagarde Hendrix; four sons, Robert Gilbert Hendrix, Walter Lee Hendrix Jr., Wayne Lee Hendrix and Wade Lee Hendrix; three daughters, Billie Jones, Claudine Bruce Hernandez and Wendy Lee Randazzo; one sister, Melinda Swangers; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Hendrix and Jeanie Shytles Hendrix; three brothers, Clarence, Fred and George Hendrix; five sisters, Florence Wilson, Birdell Franklin, Christell Paton, Clarene Gibson and Virginia Curtis; and one grandson, Robert Hendrix Jr.
• member of Accia Masonic Lodge No. 452 of Savannah, Ga., and was a retired employee of Valentine Paper Company with 29 years of service

Viola Lynch Torr

• age 84, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 60 wonderful years, Ruben Lynch Torr; two daughters, Odette Torr Barrios and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Coy Ann Garcille of Lafayette; two sisters, Theresa Guillot and husband, Fred, of Houma, and Marie Elise Landry of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Amanda Elizabeth Garcille and fiance’, Steve Jackson of Atlanta, and Christopher Michael Coyle and wife, Amanda, of Cypress, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Coyle of Cypress, and Chloe Jackson of Atlanta
• preceded in death by her parents, Adelard Landry and Odette LeBlanc Landry; three brothers, Odell Landry, Claude Landry and Raymond "Pat" Landry; and one sister, Adine Boudreaux
• co-owner of Lynch garage and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucien Joseph Pitre

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Columbia, died Dec. 5, 2003, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe
• mass of burial held Monday at St. Charles Borromeo in St. Charles, officiated by the Rev. Ty Van Nguyen, with burial to follow in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dianne Tolbert Pitre of Columbia; two daughters, Darlene Pitre Arceneaux and her husband, Dwain, and Charlene Rodrigue and her husband, Brent, all of Thibodaux; two sons, Raymond Pitre of Baton Rouge, and Ronald Pitre and his wife, Ray Ann Arabie Pitre, of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Tonya Shipp and her husband, Roger, of Hebert; one stepson, David Crain of Grayson; two brothers, Leo Pitre and Sherman Pitre; three sisters, Irene Gros, Alterine Sanchez and Verina Sanchez; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Jeanne Rodrigue Pitre; and three brothers, Murphy Pitre, Louis Pitre and Hilton Pitre
• truck driver; member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Riser Funeral Home of Columbia

 

DECEMBER 7, 2003

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DECEMBER 8, 2003

Ethel Rita Gros Gautreaux

• age 78, a resident of Larose, died at 6:39 a.m. Dec. 6, 2003
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church; her body was donated for medical research
• survived her husband, Gilbert A. Gautreaux Sr.; sons, Camile Gautreaux and wife, Stella; Chip Gautreaux and wife, Marsha, and daughters, Lauralee Snyder and husband, Lee, Peggy G. Terrebonne and husband, Greg, Yvette G. Cutrer and husband, Ronnie, Mary G. Curole and husband, Ralph, Renella G. Chouest and husband, Chris, and Nicole "Nikki" Faucheux and husband, Kevin; one brother, Ronald Gros; two sisters, Hazel G. Pitre and Geneva G. Reed; 16 grandchildren, Rachel W. and Garrett McCurdy, Robbie Gautreaux, Trevor Gautreaux, Kris Curole, Evan Gautreaux, Leslie Terrebonne, Benjamin Curole, Greg Terrebonne Jr., Matthew Chouest, Michael Chouest, Morgan Cutrer, Janie Gautreaux, Bobby Cutrer, Jada Gautreaux and Jacey Gautreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Jean and Mason McCurdy
• preceded in death by her first child, who was a stillborn boy; parents, Alex and Bertha Picou Gros; brothers, Lou Allen, Carroll, and Leroy Gros; and grandson, Corey Michael Gautreaux
• co-founder of Southern Guard Service Inc. of Larose; loved her family and enjoyed traveling, gardening, bowling and fishing

Lionel Harris

age 50, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 2, 2003

Sidney ‘Ney Ney’ Naquin Jr.

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 7, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home
• survived by his wife, Carol Naquin; son, Jeffrey Naquin; daughters, Joan N. Dickerson, Ellen Naquin, Laura N. Arceneaux and Paula Hoffmann; sisters, Ann Hymel, Marie Stella Gros and Lydia Duhon; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Leoncia Gros Naquin; brothers Russell, Lester Sr., Eddie, Raymond and Norman Naquin Sr.; and grandchild, Sydney Patrice Naquin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Harry J. Shepherd Jr.

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 4, 2003
• memorial service held today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Prospect Street in Houma; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Lenore Savoie Shepherd; stepsons, David Lee Delger and Carey Wayne Delger; stepdaughters, Carol D. Dison and Deanna D. Blume; 10 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Shepherd Sr.
• served in the U. S. Army as a medic; minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for 48 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph W. Vito Jr.

• age 36, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Mississippi, died Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his mother, Theresa Brunet Vito; sons, Jonathan and Christopher Vito; and sisters, Anna, Veona and Rose Vito, Barbara Ledet and Toaza Parfait
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Vito Sr.; and son, Blake Vito
• deckhand for Memco Barge Line for four years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 9, 2003

Rosemary Brown

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux died Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Isaac Brown Sr., of Thibodaux; sons, Phillip, Derrick, and Nathaniel Brown of Thibodaux and Felix Brown of Channelview, Texas; daughters, Cynthia, Rosetta, Cassandra, and Wendy Brown of Thibodaux, Cantrell Brown of Houma, Disaree Brown of New Orleans and Michelle Brown of Arlington, Texas; brothers, Felix, and Issac Brown Jr., of Bayou Blue and William Brown of New Orleans; sisters, Dorothy Brown Sterling of Houma and Diana Brown of Thibodaux; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Coral D. Brown; daughter, Shanquie Brown, and grandchild, Shanta Allen
• hobbies, included cooking, fishing, and babysitting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ivory Jolevare

• age 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister, Louella Poret of New Orleans
• enjoyed playing music and was the organist for many years at St. Benedict, St. Augustine and St. Catherine Catholic churches
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ronald Paul LeBlanc

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 a.m. Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his brothers, Clifford, Junius J. "T-Jun" and Terry LeBlanc; sister, Barbara Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Josephine Leonard LeBlanc
• retired tankerman with LeBouef Towing and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mirza Doucet Plaisance

• age 86, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:40 p.m. Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Reed Plaisance; daughters, Lozia P. Jambon and Carol P. Adams; son-in-law, Duffy Adams; sister, Ursula D. Griffin; grandchildren, John P. Jambon, Yvette J. Ledet, Denise A. Allemand, Reed T. Adams and Cindy A. Ardoin; and great-grandchildren, Brad Ledet, Tiffany Ledet, Gabrielle Jambon, Celeste Allemand, Christopher Adams and Lizy Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Philomen Kiffe Doucet; son-in-law, Ernest Jambon; brothers, Walter and Wallace Doucet; half-sisters, Regina Theriot, Lorida Pitre, Augusta Martin and Natalie Chouest
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed cooking, sewing and working with her husband in the garden
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

James P. Portier Jr.

• age 52, a native of Rockport, Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Rousse Portier; parents, James and Delores Portier Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, James III and Kimberly Portier; daughters and son-in-law, Amanda Hales and Tonya and Jeremy Ridgeway; brother, William Portier; sister, Vicki Portier; and eight grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 10, 2003

Eugene J. Aucoin Jr.

• age 60, a native of Amelia and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation today and Friday, with dismissal at Hargrave Funeral Home; rosary said today; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Fryou; daughter, Crystal Aucoin; son, Cory Aucoin; mother-in-law, Jeanne Fryou; brother, Charles Aucoin and his wife, Linda; brother Robert Aucoin and his wife, Helen; brother-in-laws, Huey Ohmer Sr. and Ricky Fryou and his wife, Rae Ann; half-brothers, Danny, Larry, and Darrell Aucoin; best friends, Carlo Sr. and Brenda Gagliano; nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and four dogs
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Eugene Aucoin Sr.; sister, Mary Lou Ohmer; brother, Wayne Aucoin; father-in-law, John Fryou Sr.; and brother-in-law, John Fryou Jr.
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Charles Cunningham Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:20 p.m. Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosalita Trahan Cunningham; son, James Cunningham; daughters, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris, Tammy Trahan and Suzie Denman; stepson, James Chauvin; stepdaughters, Terry Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Kelly Blanchard and Ann Cantwell; sisters, Bernadette Luke and Amy Collins; 34 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Flavia Babin Cunningham; son, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; daughter, Charlene Rogers; and grandson, Steven Rogers
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Doris Ann Fonseca Fremin

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, Glynn Anthony Fremin of Thibodaux, Mark Anthony Fremin of Century, Fla., and David John Fremin of Houma; daughters, Judith Ann Fremin Hebert of Dallas, Ga., Cindy Marie Fremin Donaldson of Huey Town, Ala., Connie Theresa Fremin Ostten of El Reno, Okla., Mona Theresa Fremin LeBoeuf of Houma; brothers, James "Yimmy" Fonseca and Ray "Co Co" Fonseca of Houma; sisters, Elaine Burke and Nettie Chisholm of Houma; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Elmore Fremin; parents, Raoul Paul Fonseca and Marie Theresa Boudreaux Fonseca; son, Philip Anthony Fremin; brother, Earl "Pevok" Fonseca Sr.; and sister, Delphine Trahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of Trinity Bible Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 11, 2003

Sanders J. ‘Sandy’ Falgout Jr.

• age 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Sylvester, Ga., died at 12:55 p.m. October 30, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Janine Mary Adams Falgout of Sylvester; son, Sanders J. "Joey" Falgout, III of Sylvester; daughter, Tammy Marie Falgout Morrison of New Orleans; mother, Yvonne Matherne Falgout Toups of Raceland; sister, Peggy Falgout Arabie of Mathews; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sanders J. "Pep" Falgout Sr. of Raceland

Lucien Joseph Pitre

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Columbia, died Dec. 5, 2003, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Charles Borromeo in St. Charles, officiated by the Rev. Ty Van Nguyen, with burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dianne Tolbert Pitre of Columbia; daughters, Darlene Pitre Arceneaux and her husband, Dwain, and Charlene Rodrigue and her husband, Brent, all of Thibodaux; sons, Raymond Pitre of Baton Rouge, and Ronald Pitre and his wife, Ray Ann Arabie Pitre, of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Tonya Shipp and her husband, Roger, of Hebert; stepson, David Crain of Grayson; brothers, Norris, Hector, Leo and Sherman Pitre; sisters, Irene Gros, Alterine Sanchez and Verina Sanchez; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Jeanne Rodrigue Pitre; and brothers, Murphy Pitre, Louis Pitre and Hilton Pitre
• truck driver; member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Riser Funeral Home of Columbia

Joseph ‘Percy’ Smith Jr.

• age 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 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 wife, Nancy Fitch Smith; mother, Rita Mae Billiot Smith; sons, T-Percy and Dillien Smith; daughters, Talaya, Marquita, Sophia and Linzie Smith; brothers, John, Emmeth and Lloyd Smith; and sisters, Emma "Geetsa" Bruney, Vera Toups, Raisa Smith and Denita Smith Bourg
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph P. Smith Sr.; grandson, Dasin Joseph Fitch; and grandparents, Cloud and Elnora Francis Billiot, John Albert and Evalina Falina Verdin Smith
• self-employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 12, 2003

Owinda Henderson Anderson

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin Anderson Sr.; daughter, Carolyn Coulon of Thibodaux; son, Alvin Anderson Jr. of Bowling Green, Ky.; brother, Eddie Henderson Jr. of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Henderson Sr. and Elnora Sanders Young; sister, Alma Henderson; and brother, Aaron Scott
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Annie Schifani Bilello

• age 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, entered in to eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003
• mass of burial Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; internment St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux; visitation at the church
• beloved mother of Charles John Bilello and mother-in-law of Ruby Gauthier Bilello of Mandeville; grandmother of Stephanie Bilello Frazer of Mandeville and Stephen Bilello of Carrollton, Texas; great-grandmother of Christopher Frazer and Joshua, Kaitlyn and Zachary Bilello; sister of Mary Schifani Tenny; and sister-in-law of Law Leafy Bourgeois Schifani. She is also survived by a nephew and three nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni Schifani, Antonina Musso Schifani; brothers, Nicholas "Nick," Frank and Salvadore "Sam" Schifani; sister, Mrs. Rose Schifani Basta; niece, Nina Schifani; and nephew, Salvadore "Sal" Schifani Jr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Anna Marie 993 and the Business and Professional Woman’s Club of Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gillis J. Danos Sr.

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:20 p.m. Dec. 11, 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 wife, Nancy T. Danos; mother, Theresa Danos; sons and daughters-in-law, Gillis J. and Vickie Danos and Adrien and Dena Danos; stepson, Troy Terrebonne; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and David Dubois; stepdaughters and stepson-in-law, Bonnie and Kenneth LeBlanc, Lynn and Ashton Cheramie; sisters, Eleanora D. Rebstock and Helen D. Terrebonne; grandchildren, Chad, Matthew and Michael Dubois, Alisha and Ian Danos; great-grandchildren, Alex Dubois and Austin Danos; and step-grandchildren, Paul, Brad and Allie Terrebonne, Courtney, Leslie, Justin and Jack LeBlanc; and Krista Cheramie
• preceded in death by his father, Adrien Danos
• Samart Funeral Home

Josephine Landry Patterson

• age 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Monday at New Hope Baptist Church, 5856 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge; religious service held Monday at the church, with an Omega Omega Delta Sigma Theta sorority service on Monday, burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by her husband. O.R. "Pat" Patterson; daughter, Savitria Patterson of Houston; sons, André Troy and Brad Kenderick Patterson, both of Baton Rouge and Ricardo J. Patterson of Atlanta, Ga.; stepson, Branco Johnson of Vero Beach, Fla.; stepdaughters, Eula LeJeune and Cheryl Burks; sister, Gloria Riley of Baton Rouge; brothers, Eddie, Ernest and Albert Landry, all of Ewellville; three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Aldenia Johnson; and brother, Alfred Landry
• member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Baton Rouge Chapter and a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Port Allen; graduate of Grambling State University and a retired teacher who taught in Assumption, West and East Baton Rouge parishes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 13, 2003

Lillian ‘Lil’ Tabor Arceneaux

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Broussard, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ava A. Percle of Lafayette; two sisters, Stella T. Arceneaux and Margaret T. Melancon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Arceneaux; her parents, Raoul and Estella Baradell Tabor; two sons, Daniel and David Arceneaux; one brother, Louis Tabor; one sister, Dorothy T. Betemps; and one granddaughter, Charisse Percle

Doris Benoit Landeche

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hahnville, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Charles "Ray" Landeche Jr., Ralph Landeche and Perry Landeche; two daughters, Gail Naquin and Jeanne Arabie; one sister, Flora Mae Gaubert; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Landeche Sr.; her parents, Alcee and Eve Thibodaux Benoit; two sons, Thomas and John Landeche; three brothers, Maeneil, Alden and Roland Benoit; and one sister, Inez Boudreaux
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Jerry ‘Conway’ Ordoyne

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:21 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Troy, Carlton and Dallas Ordoyne; three daughters, Geraldine Cole, Tammy David and Melody Guillot; one brother, Leroy Ordoyne; three half-brothers, Peter Ordoyne, Ricky Ordoyne and Carl Ordoyne; two half-sisters, Cheryl Shavor and Liz Jackson; his stepmother, Theresa Ordoyne; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Naquin Ordoyne; his parents, Amos and Bernice Boudreaux Ordoyne; and one grandchild, Kenny Paul Chiasson
• employed by Thibodaux Apartments as maintenance personnel and was a certified floor installer

 

DECEMBER 15, 2003

Edless A. Adams

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 14, 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 Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Doris Griffin Adams; daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline A. and Raymond Waddle and Gwendolyn A. and Dennis Armstrong; brothers, Ellis and Thomas Adams; sisters, Lenore Dupre and Hazel Stoute; and grandchildren, Jai and Suni Clevenger
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Jolina Duet Adams; brothers, Andrew, Arthur Jr., Sydney and Irvin Adams; and sisters, Bertha and Rita Adams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; hobby was hunting
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Lillian ‘Lil’ Tabor Arceneaux

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Broussard, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Ava Percle of Lafayette; sisters, Stella T. Arceneaux and Margaret T. Melancon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Arceneaux; parents, Raoul and Estella Baradell Tabor; sons, Daniel and David Arceneaux; brother, Louis Tabor; sister, Dorothy T. Betemps; and granddaughter, Charisse Percle
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Paul Victor Dudek

• age 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Usey Dudek of Houma; parents, Eugene M. Sr. and Julia J. Kappel Dudek of Houma; brothers, Eugene M. Jr. and John Charles Dudek; and sisters, Linda D. Nicholas, Nancy D. Robicheaux and Marcie D. Melancon
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Josephine Dudek, H.C. and Julia Kappel
• machinist for Hydraulic Well Control; member of St. Francis Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padau
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles Joseph ‘Papa Smurf’ Eschete

• age 55, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his son, Charles Eschete Jr.; daughter, Lorenna Marie Eschete Gros; brothers, Sidney, Justin, Ulysses and Edward Eschete; sisters, Avela Boudreaux and Brunella Guidry; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. and Josephine Domangue Eschete
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kathleen B. Henry

• age 58, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., and a resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2003
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Frank, Kevin and Ronald Ricks and Henry Sevin; daughter, Kelly Jaccuzzo; sister, Jeriwyn Cox; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Christine Van Holten Burris
• retired nurse

Raymond LeBoeuf

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Dec. 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Pamela Danos LeBoeuf of Houma; former wife, Mary Fonseca Landry of Houma; daughters, Melissa Ann LeBoeuf, Melissa LeBoeuf Brunet, Bambi LeBoeuf Stewart, Sarah LeBoeuf and Shelia LeBoeuf Boudreaux; stepdaughter, Kimberly Rodrigue of Houma; brothers, Reynold, Alfred, Lester and Leslie "Tete" LeBoeuf; sisters, Adelaide LeBoeuf LaBauve, Linda LeBoeuf Dufren; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his second wife, Margaret Collum LeBoeuf; parents, Pierre Raymond and Lorina Nelton LeBoeuf; and grandparents, Etienne Clarville and Alida Bourg LeBoeuf, Wallace and Adelaide LeBoeuf Nelton
• retired from Oilfield Sales and Service
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Jerry ‘Conway’ Ordoyne

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:21 a.m. Dec. 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, Troy, Carlton and Dallas Ordoyne; daughters, Geraldine Cole, Tammy David and Melody Guillot; stepmother, Theresa Ordoyne; brother, Leroy Ordoyne; half-sisters, Cheryl Shavor and Liz Jackson; half-brothers, Peter, Ricky and Carl Ordoyne; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Naquin Ordoyne; parents, Amos and Bernice Boudreaux Ordoyne; and grandson, Kenny Paul Chiasson
• certified floor installer and was employed by Thibodaux Apartments
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

DECEMBER 16, 2003

Randolph J. ‘Buster’ Bergeron Jr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Donna Allemand Bergeron; father, Randolph J. Bergeron Sr.; mother and stepfather, Mary Ann and Morris Benoit; sons, Chase Bergeron, Quinn and Shawn Allemand; brothers, Kevin, Troy, Bobby, Joey and Chris Bergeron and Morris Benoit; sisters, Hazel Boudreaux, Tiffany Duhon and Donna Ponson; grandmother, Hazel Hebert; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Irma and Randolph Bergeron and Wilton Hebert; and brother, Larry Paul Bergeron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eula Mae LeBlanc Courmier

• age 77, a native of Estherwood and resident of Houma, died Dec. 14, 2003
• graveside service was held today at Prien Memorial Park in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles
• survived by her daughters, Barbara Theriot and Margaret Songe; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Courmier; parents, Joseph and Lorena Teal LeBlanc; and brother, Nelson LeBlanc
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Raymond ‘Gunn’ Flakes Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the Church, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Doretha Flakes of Thibodaux; sons, Raymond Flakes Jr., and Ralph Charles Flakes of Thibodaux and Joinel Flakes of Houma; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Flakes, Cynthia Marie Mitchell, and Louise Mary Edmond, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Jules Flakes Jr., and Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux; sisters, Louella Rhodes of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis, Martha A. Flakes and Eula Pearl Reado of Thibodaux and Mary Williams of California; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jules Sr. and Elizabeth Flakes; and brother, Eddie Flakes
• member of Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included gardening and fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Francis L. Guillot

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:38 a.m. Dec. 5, 2003
• graveside service was held Monday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brothers, Roger, Gerald and Daniel J. Guillot
• preceded in death by his parents, Celestine Leon and Bertha Benoit Guillot; brothers, Norris A., Gilbert F. and Dale J. Guillot; and sister, Gloria E. Guillot
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Benny S. Raziano

• age 77, a native of Kenner and resident of Luling, died at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 14, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Benny Walter and Audrey Champagne Raziano; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah Raziano, Tasha R. and Daniel Treuil; brother, James Raziano of Kenner; sister, Grace Raziano Jatho of River Ridge; and grandchildren, Angela Raziano and Emma Treuil
• preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Himel Raziano; parents, Nick and Nunzi Carona Raziano; brothers, Joe, Jules, Vica nd Nick Raziano Jr.; and sisters, Nellie Ranatza and Vera Faucheux
• owner of Raziano’s Restaurant; avid fisherman and enjoyed decorating his yard for the holidays
• Falgout Funeral Home

Freddie Stewart

• age 70, a native and resident of Assumption Parish, died Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister, Louise S. Moore of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Ike Sr., and Chancy Harris Stewart; brothers, Willie Nelson, Ike Stewart Jr., Jack Stewart, and Edward Stewart; sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, Eva Mae Thomas, and Cindy Stewart
• member of St. John Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 17, 2003

Randolph J. ‘Buster’ Bergeron Jr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Donna Allemand Bergeron; father, Randolph J. Bergeron Sr.; mother and stepfather, Mary Ann and Morris Benoit; sons, Chase Bergeron, Quinn and Shawn Allemand; brothers, Kevin, Troy, Bobby, Joey and Chris Bergeron and Morris Benoit; sisters, Hazel Boudreaux, Tiffany Duhon and Donna Ponson; grandmother, Hazel Hebert; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Irma and Randolph Bergeron andWilton Hebert; and brother, Larry Paul Bergeron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Harry Louis ‘Paw Paw’ Buquet Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ida Marie Delaune Buquet of Houma; sons, Harry Jr., Jerry and Kenneth Buquet Sr.; daughters, Ida Ann Ventura and Susan Pellegrin; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Joseph and Maria Marcel Buquet; brothers, Willie, Raymond, Sidney Jr. and Joseph Buquet; sisters, Cecile Guidry and Mary Breaux
• retired bus driver and custodian for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Natalio ‘Nat’ DiVincenti

• age 78, a native of New Orleans, resident of Thibodaux and former resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Dec. 15, 2003
• graveside service was held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Rosetta and Isaac LeBoeuf and Roseanna and Johnny LeBeuf; grandchildren, Jessica LeBoeuf Gauthier, Rennae, Stephen N., Paradise and Blake LeBoeuf; and great-grandchildren, Eyan, Hailey and Jenny Gauthier and McKenzie LeBouef
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruth R. Bella DiVincenti; parents, Salvadore and Marianna Lepria DiVincenti; brothers, Carlo "Jimmy" and Joseph "Joe Joe" DiVincenti; half brothers, Charles and Joseph DiVincenti, Nunzi, Salvadore "Sam" and Thomas Calamia; and half sisters, Florence D. Engolia, Lucy D. Macalusa, Laura C. Micich, Rosilie Calamia and Rose C. Adams; and an infant sibling
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gloria LeBlanc Doucet

• age 67, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Kenneth Doucet of Houma; sons, Tommy and Terry Bussie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Stella Hebert LeBlanc
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cecile Hebert

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 p.m. Dec. 16, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charleston Sr. and Leanda Hebert; brother, George "Pa Jack" Ordoyne; grandchildren, Charleston Hebert Jr., Rodney Matte, Michelle Pitre, Tina Grabert, Chase and Elizabeth Hebert; and great-grandchildren, Beau, Dylan and Seth Matte, Kayla Pitre and Brady Grabert
• preceded in death by her husband, Authur Hebert; parents, Alexander and Emile Ordoyne; brothers, Clifton, Cleveland and Paul Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Carmen Roundtree

• age 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:44 p.m. Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her companion, Richard Ford
• preceded in death by her first husband, John Leonard; second husband, Adolph Roundtree; and parents, Calistle and Louise Savoie Hebert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leroy J. Zeringue

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Velma L. Zeringue; son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Sally P. Zeringue; sisters, Ola Z. Pierce, Margaret Z. Rodrigue and Mary Joyce Z. Aupied; and grandchildren, Virginia Ellen Zeringue and Emily Claire Pettet
• preceded in death by his former wife, Elaine R. Zeringue; parents, Anicet and Edna Poche Zeringue; brothers, Roland and Darwin J. Zeringue; sisters, Doris Z. Adams, Viva Mae Breaux and Iris Z. Bourgeois
• World War II veteran; retired employee of Coca Cola with 42 years of experience
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 18, 2003

Stanley Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Paincourtville, died Dec. 17, 2003
• memorial service was held today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Barbier Thibodeaux; sons, Michael and Juan Thibodeaux; daughter, Maria Blanchard; sisters, Rose Thibodeaux and Enid T. Mire; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Josephine M. Thibodeaux; brothers, Harry, Sam, Clema, John A. and Guy Thibodeaux; sisters, Clotilde Thibodeaux and Theonise T. Roos
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Firmin Steib

• age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:15 a.m. Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his son, Ronald Steib; daughter, Judith Steib Folse; brother, Sidney Steib; sisters, Lise Falgout, Lucille Steib, Pauling Perez, Irene Bourgeois and Margaret Naquin; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Poirier Steib; parents, Donald and Emelia Rodrigue Steib; and brothers, Whitney, Julien and Paul Steib
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Annie Mae Johnson

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Annie Marie Johnson of Labadieville; sons, Lenoil, Wayne, Ronald, Whitaker and Kernell Johnson; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Johnson Jr.; daughters, Denoise Sheffie, Alice Faye Johnson and Lynn Reed; sons, Ernest and Lester Johnson; parents, Amos and Ella Sanders; sisters, Ella Mae Skipper and Alice Anderson; and brothers, Harrison and Addison Sanders
• member of the Fifth District Baptist Association, deaconess of New Morning Star; loved fishing, cooking and attending church
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Darlene Triggs Lindsey

• age 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 11, 2003
• religious service held Friday at Christ Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial at Young Men’s Benevolent Cemetery in Lafourche Crossing
• survived by her husband, Sylvester Lindsey of Starkville, Mississippi; son, Oscar Triggs of Thibodaux; daughters, Patrice Gaines, U.S. Military, stationed in New Mexico, and Catrice Triggs of Thibodaux; brothers, Lawrence Triggs of Labadieville, Herbert Triggs and Ronnie Triggs of Thibodaux; stepbrother, Val Shelby of Raceland; sisters, Louise Haughton, Marie Triggs, and Christine Triggs all of Thibodaux; and stepsister, Vera Shelby of Raceland; She is also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Elijah Jr., and Clara Triggs; and sister, Everlina Triggs
• Baptist; hobbies included cooking and decorating flowers
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Vivian R. Christen

• age 83, a native of New Iberia and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:08 a.m. Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her son, Barry Christen; daughter, Mary Christen Prejean; brothers, Marnell and Errol Robichaux; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Christen; parents, Arthur and Rita D. Robichaux; and sister, Doris Robichaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 19, 2003

Louis Joseph Eymard

• age 82, a native of Galliano and resident of Marrero, died Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his sons, Gary and Terry Eymard; daughters, Carol Dantin, Judy Eymard, Mary Lou Lee and Tammy Lightell; brother, Frank Eymard; sister, Josephine Savoie; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bertmine and Artecia Eymard; son, Ted Eymard; brother, Robert Eymard; and sister, Bea Eymard
• Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero

Annie Mae Johnson

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation today at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Annie Marie Johnson of Labadieville; sons, Lenoil, Wayne, Ronald, Whitaker and Kernell Johnson; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Johnson Jr.; daughters, Denoise Sheffie, Alice Faye Johnson and Lynn Reed; sons, Ernest and Lester Johnson; parents, Amos and Ella Sanders; sisters, Ella Mae Skipper and Alice Anderson; and brothers, Harrison and Addison Sanders
• member of the Fifth District Baptist Association, deaconess of New Morning Star. She loved fishing, cooking and attending church
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Thomas P. Lasseigne

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died at 5:37 a.m. Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Lance Lasseigne; daughter, Erica Rodrigue; brother, David Lasseigne; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Andras Lasseigne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Victor Martin

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7 a.m. Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amelia Angelette Martin; sons, Randolph J. and Gregory A. Martin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin Martin; sons, Peter and Patrick Martin; brothers, Joseph, Alexie "Ben" and Azena Claire Martin; sisters, Marie Pitre, Gladys M. Burch, Georgina Perrin, Evelyn M. Bouzigard and Emeline Theriot
• enjoyed hunting and fishing; commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

James Preston ‘Mr. P’ Williams

• age 67, a native of Bertrandville and resident of New Orleans, died Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation today at First Thessolonian Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans and Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious service held today at First Thessolonian Missionary Baptist Church; burial in the Beautiful Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Hamilton Williams; daughters, Therese Williams Dumas and Sharon Williams of New Orleans; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston Williams of Dale City, Va., Hamilton and Sherrie Williams of Harvey and Michael and Simmie Williams of Dekalv, Ill.; brothers, Hervy Williams of Santa Rosa, Ca., Van Williams of Houston and Randy Williams of Baton Rouge; sisters, Ruth Martin of Minneapolis, Minn. and Rose Jones of Baton Rouge; brother-in-law, Steve Hamilton; sisters-in-law, Sharon and Carol Williams; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents James and Rosenia Walker Williams; brother, Ricky Williams; aunt, Adlena Walker; and cousin, Marva Jean Evans
• retired clerk for Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clentis Miron Turnage Yates

• age 78, a native of Dossville, Miss., and resident of Daingerfield, Texas, died Dec. 5, 2003
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Danny McCain of Daingerfield; daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Yates of Thibodaux; adopted daughter, Lisa Grigsby of Longview, Texas; sister, Hazel Blailock of Thomastown, Miss.; brother, Horace "Boy" Turnage of Booneville, Ark.; grandchildren, Brian Craig of Broken Bow, Okla.; Ken Allen and Melissa Craig of Texarkana, Texas, Lisa and Rickey Oubre of Vacherie, Dwayne and Leslie Yates of Pensacola, Fla., Todd McCain of Daingerfield, Misty and David Clifton of Sugarland, Texas and Darrin and Teisha McCain of Longview; great-grandchildren, Cody, Morgan and Mason Craig, Shawn, Rickey and Destiny Yates, Aaron Oubre, Sarah Yates, Ashley McCain, Raegan Harmes and Keeley and Kyle McCain; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Yates; stepson, Roy J.W. Yates; and step-grandsons, Rickey and Keith Yates
• member of the First Baptist Church of Cason; seamstress

 

DECEMBER 20, 2003

Evans ‘Bubba’ Hebert

• age 77, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City mass Monday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by his wife Patsy Berthelot Hebert; two sons, Samuel Hebert and wife, Susan, of Thibodaux, and Tim Hebert and wife, Joan, of Morgan City; three daughters, Debbie Kolcun and husband, Andrew, of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mary Susan Moore and husband, Robert, and Elizabeth H. Mitchell, all of Morgan City; one brother, Ronnie Hebert; two sisters, Monica Arnie and husband, Charles, and Emma Naquin all of Morgan City; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Evans and Violet Hebert; one sister, Haidee Hebert; and one brother Gerald Hebert and wife, Joyce
• parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City, U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club and American Legion Post 96
• accounts-payable clerk for Diamond Services Inc.

Donald Joseph Sonier

• age 66, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died Friday at 5:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a prayer service to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Gail Legendre of Houma; one son, Dwaine Joseph Sonier of Houston; two daughters, Beth Sonier Joles of Houma and Donna Sue Sonier Waguespack and husband, Lenny, of Vacherie; three sisters, Merle Sonier Gonsoulin of Bourg, Nancy Sonier Theriot of Thibodaux and Christine Sonier Landry of Gray; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Chester Joseph Sonier and Bernice Boston Sonier; and one brother, Melvin Mark Sonier
• retired school bus driver with the Terrebonne Parish School Board with 29 years of service and a retired civil deputy with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office with 20 years of service; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church.

 

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DECEMBER 22, 2003

Yvonne Gros Bourg

• age 62, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 20, 200
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Larose K.C. Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with cremation afterward
• survived by her husband, Steven J. Bourg Sr.; mother, Viola Thibodeaux; sons, Douglas, Rodney, Steven Jr., Rickie and Darryl Bourg; daughters, Donna Hebert and Juanita Aucoin; brothers, Alvin, Horace, Irvin, Ernest and Calvin Gros; sisters, Virgis McBride, Verly Abshire, Molly Gladney, Linda Weedman and Joyce Shirley; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Novile Gros Sr.; daughter, Sandra Bourg; and brother, Novile "Sonny" Gros Jr.
• hobbies were crocheting and crafts
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Eves Joseph Breaux

• age 80, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Hahnville died at 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville; burial was at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Elouise Daigle Breaux; sons, E.J. and Russell Breaux; daughters, Judy Cooley, Joan Gaudet, Joyce Woodruff and Janice Brou; sister, Aureline Gaudet, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Honore’ and Ursula Daigle Breaux; sons, Bruce "Shrimp" and Mark Stephen Breaux; brother, Desire’ Breaux; and sisters, Alice Gaspard, Irene Frioux, Ann Landry, Thelma Berthelot and Virgis Simoneaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville, a member and 1976 president of the Hahnville Lions Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Irvin ‘Bro’ Breaux Jr.

• age 52, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, died Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and Tuesday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Iris Daggs of Donaldsonville and Tracy Hill of Opelousas; son, Jason Davis of Donaldsonville; sisters, Patricia Mitchell, Janice Rodrigue and Mary Manno, all of Donaldsonville and Rosella Dunham of Chicago, Ill; brothers, Ferdnand of Chicago, Percy Cargo, Jerome and Danny Lee Breaux; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosella and Irvin Breaux Sr.; a brother and a sister
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Ulna Brummett

• age 94, a native of Eagle Lake, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 19, 2003
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by her daughter, Jan Brummett; brother, Leroy Williamson; and sister, Loula Bell Hover
• preceded in death by her husband, Beau Brummett; parents, Jasper and Bertha Williamson; and brother, Elridge Williamson
• member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church and owner of Lady Fair Beauty Shop
• Samart Funeral Home

Leroy S. Cheramie

• age 62, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today at Christian Fellowship Church; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Janette Chauvin Cheramie; daughters, Joy C. Guidry and Gena C. Dupre; brothers, Richard and Daniel Cheramie; sister, Nicole Clark; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile J. and Pearl Falgout Cheramie
• member of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for 20 years; served in the U. S. Navy and was a self-employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Leona Marie Dufrene

• age 77, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:50 p.m. Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Hartward "Shnook" J. Dufrene; son, Daniel Dufrene; daughters, Lana and Phyllis Dufrene; sister, Joyce Boudreaux, Leola Dominique and Shirley Esta; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Louise Molaison Matherne; and brother, Lester Matherne
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marion Keller Dupont Sr.

• age 70, a native of Rayne and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Irene Figueroa Dupont; son, Albert Dupont II; daughters, Gail Dupont, Regina Naquin, Cynthia Landry Sandra Dupont and Willa Neil Garrett; brothers, Jimmy Dupont and Glenn Dorr; sisters, Carol Mitchell, Jackie Olenfast and Sharon Dorr; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Paul Dupont and Amelia Royer Dorr; son, Marion Keller Dupont Jr.; and sister, Willa Neil Dupont
• Landry’s Funeral Home

John Bryant Gordon

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Diana Guillot Gordon; father and stepmother, Thomas Patrick and Pamela Gordon; brothers, Patrick Jr., Kevin and Grant Gordon; sisters, Michelle Gordon and Kristie Matherne; grandparents, Dora and Sandy Guillot
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Alice Gordon
• student at Southeastern University
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dalton ‘Dutch’ Legendre

• age 75, a native of Chackbay and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5 p.m. Dec. 20, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Audrey Robertson Legendre of Bayou Blue; sons, Kerry John Legendre of Slidell and Steven Paul Legendre of Baton Rouge; daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Cheryl) Naquin of Pointe-aux-chene; brother, Larry Legendre of Thibodaux; granddaughter, Lori Naquin Stuard of Houma; grandson, Kenny Paul Naquin of Baton Rouge; and great-grandchildren, Holden Paul and Brenna Lee Stuard
• preceded in death by his father, Lovencie Paul Legendre; and mother, Frozine Delatte Legendre
• served in the U. S. Navy; retired from Gagneaux Grocery after 20 years
• Samart Funeral Home

David Paul ‘Dave’ Madison

• native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 9:50 p.m. Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his fiance, Tammy Allemand; son, David James Madison of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter, Stephanie Ann Madison of Appomattox, Va.; brother, James Robert Madison of St. Louis, sister, Leah M. Renze of Brownsville, Texas; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymon T. and Olwen Lorraine Roberts Madison; served in the U. S. Navy
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sam J. Marcello

• age 92, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Lockport, died at 7 a.m. Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Toups Marcello of Lockport; sons, Jerry J. Marcello of Lockport, Dr. Craig M. Marcello, U. S. Navy, and Dr. Michael J. Marcello of Mathews; daughter, Janet Mercello Schwaner of Metairie; brother, Dr. Carlo J. Marcello; sisters, Mary M. Raynal and Bessie Rita M. McIntire; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche Rizzo Marcello; and brothers, Dr. Benny A. and John J. Marcello
• retired lieutenant colonel in the U. S. Army who served during World War II in Algeria, North Africa and Italy; principal at Raceland Junior High and Lockport Lower Elementary and an assistant principal at Lockport High; also a vocational agriculture teacher; active in his church, community and local government, former Lockport alderman, served on the Holy Savior School Board, was chairman of the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Under Secretary of Emergency Management of Louisiana; aso a member of the American Legion and V. F. W., a charter member of the Lockport Lions Club and a Knights of Columbus Grand Knight; parishoner of Holy Savior Church and a member of Deanery and Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joy Toups Musso

• age 81, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church. Her body was donated to the LSU School of Medicine
• survived by her sons, Nicholas Jr., Nathan and Thomas Benton; daughters, Bernadette Landry, Mona Wright, Jan Cooke and Joy Lindley; sister, Fay Hoffmann; brother, Ray Toups; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Nicholas S. Musso; parents, Nathan and Josephine Sanchez Toups; brothers, Nathan and Thomas V. Toups; and sister, Kate Toups Musso

Herbert K. Smith Sr.

• age 84, a native of Tuscola, Ill. and a resident of Houma, died Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Herbert Jr., Benjamin H. and Jack R. Smith; a brother, Bob Smith; sister, Janice Dennison, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lilly H. Smith; parents, Benjamin Herbert and Sallie Hamilton Smith; daughter, Lilly Kay Smith; brother, Steven W. Smith; sister, Wilha Woods; a grandson, Michael H. Smith
• served in the U. S. Army
• Falgout Funeral Home

N. H. ‘Blue’ Vega

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 21, 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, Edith Jambon Vega; sons, Craig and Michael Vega; daughters, Carolyn Guidroz, Evelyn Cheramie and Linda Terrebonne; sisters, Clothilde Fayette and Vida Galliano; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Webber and Odelia Triche Vega; sisters, Vina Adams and Enola Gisclair
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; and a fourth degree Knight of Columbus; owner of Vega Furniture and Appliances, Vega Enterprises and Vega Real Estate
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 23, 2003

Leona Marie Dufrene

• age 77, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:50 p.m. Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Hartward "Shnook" J. Dufrene; son, Daniel Dufrene; daughters, Lana and Phyllis Dufrene; brothers, Nolana nd Raymond Matherne; sister, Joyce Boudreaux, Leota Dominique and Shirley Esta; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Louise Molaison Matherne; and brother, Lester Matherne
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

George Lewis Ford Sr.

• age 85, a native of New Castle, Del., and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Helen Cutrell Ford of Houma; sons, George Ford Jr. of Dallas and Herbert Ford of Houma; daughters, Joyce Pizani of Grand Isle, Linda Besson, Patsy Ford of Houma and Debbie Jordan of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George D. and Margaret Regener Ford
• retired technician for FFA. He was a retired U. S. Coast Guard veteran of 22 years and served during World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harvie Douglas Hamilton

• age 85, a native of Mansfied and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Ann Foolkes Hamilton of Houma; sons, Harvie Douglas Jr., Gordon Edmund and Randolph Louis Hamilton; daughter, Joan Marie Bergeron; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Gordon and Flora Virginia Melton Hamilton; and brother, James Robert Hamilton
• retired former owner of Hamilton Radio Communication Inc.; fourth degree Knight of Columbus; retired U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mabel Diaz Landry

• age 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 p.m. Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Margaret Landry of Memphis, Tenn.; Ray and Nellie Claire Landry and Willoughby and Kathy Landry, all of Napoleonville, grandchildren, Ralph, Rodney, Rene, Ray John, Ryan and Crissy Landry, Rhonda L. Russo and Missy L. Hahn; and great-grandchildren, Beau and Brittany Russo, Franklin and Kaylan Landry and Hunter Daigle
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Landry; parents, Justillien and Camilla Diaz; brothers, J. P., Lynn, Camille, Emile Dennis and Lawrence Diaz; and sisters, Cecile and Inez Diaz
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bernice Remont Lockwood

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bossier City, died Dec. 21, 2003
• funeral service held Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home in Bossier City
• survived by her son, Glenn Lockwood; daughters, Gail Mathews and Katherine Lockwood; brother, Roy Remont of Hot Springs, Ark.; and grandson, Keith Johnson
• preceded in death by her parents, Theophile and Vesta Remont of Cut Off

Joy Toups Musso

• age 81, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church; body was donated to the LSU School of Medicine
• survived by her sons, Nicholas Jr., Nathan and Thomas Benton; daughters, Bernadette Landry, Mona Wright, Jan Cooke and Joy Lindley; sister, Fay Hoffmann; brother, Ray Toups; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Nicholas S. Musso; parents, Nathan and Josephine Sanchez Toups; brothers, Nathan and Thomas V. Toups; and sister, Kate Toups Musso

Jeanne Duffy St. Pierre

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Duffy, Bobby and Warner St. Pierre; daughter, Nancy St. Pierre Crosby; sisters, Pearl Cheramie, Pauline Cretini and Emelda Adams; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Madison St. Pierre; parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; brothers, John and Maximillion Duffy; sisters, Ida Lasseigne, Vivian Cheramie, Clara Plaisance, Verna Thomassie and Louise Plaisance; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 24, 2003

Clint J. Cheramie

• age 18, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancé, Megan Morvant; mother and stepfather, Tara Autin Cheramie and Ferrel Ledet; father and stepmother, Terry Cheramie and Callie Sampey; grandparents, Lawrence and Vernell Autin, Diana Autin and Leroy and Genell Cheramie; stepbrothers, Nicholas and Gage Ledet; brother, Chace Cheramie; and half sisters, Erin and Myka Cheramie
• preceded in death by his uncle, Lawrence "Larry" Autin
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; 2003 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a member of the Lafourche Parish Volunteer Fire Department
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Eugene ‘Gene’ Dubois

• age 84, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:53 a.m. Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Hebert Dubois; son, Norris Dubois; brother, Louis Dubois; sisters, Irene Soudelier, Lorine Soudelier, Angeline Dubois, Gladys Dubois, Eula Ougel, Mary Molaison and Leola Adams; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one step-great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, Etienne Sr. and Cecile Plaisance Dubois; daughter, Audrey Mae Dubois; brothers, Herman, Eitienne Jr., Herbert, Edward and Gilbert Dubois; and sister, Anna Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Theresa Touro Schouest

• age 72, a native of Mathews and resident of Luling, died at 11:47 a.m. Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation Friday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by 12 children, two brothers, two half brothers and two sisters
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Schouest; parents, Andrew and Adenise Levron Curole; and two half brothers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 25, 2003

Anita Helen Gaddis

• age 89, a resident of Alexandria, died Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at John Kramer and Son Funeral Home in Alexandria; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Dana G. and Earl Humphries of Woodworth and Kathy Jean and Ron Roan of Lake Charles; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kenneth A. and Margaret Gaddis of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Everett Gaddis
• grandchildren, Eric Roan, Micha Duffy, Jason and John Humphries, Christopher, Michael, Casey and Kenn Gaddis will be pallbearers
• member of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria
• John Kramer and Son Funeral Home of Alexandria

Ray P. Alario

• age 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died at 1 a.m. Dec. 24, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine "Geri" Alario; sons, Don-Ray, Timmy, Chad, Carlos and Korey Alario; daughter, Marlo Matherne; brother, Chris Alario; sister, Linda Lerille; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Donate and Ella Mae Alario; and a grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home

Angee Lacy Lewis

• age 37, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, John Lewis Jr.; daughter, Kayla Lacy; parents, Ophelia and Dave Lacy of New Orleans; sisters, Lisa Boutain and Rachel Harley of Napoleonville; brother, Dave Lacy Jr. of Napoleonville; stepsisters, Keryatti Cargo and Monica Lacy, both of New Orleans; fiancee, Terrance Jones of Napoleonville; and former husband, John Lewis Sr.
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Violet Terry; and paternal grandparents, Leonce and Lillian Lacy and Melvin Clark
• former sales clerk at Clothing Trends
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Fred Curtis ‘Blo’ Simoneaux

• age 57, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Dorseyville, died Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held Friday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Robertson Simoneaux; sons, Sheldon Curtis and Chad Michael Simoneaux of Dorseyville; daughters, Paula S. Russ of Belle Rose and Tamarra C. Simoneaux of Dorseyville; sisters, Barbara Robertson of Chicago, Ill. and Theresa Breaux of Klotzville; brothers, Roland and Sidney Simoneaux Jr. of Paincourtville and Ronald Simoneaux of New Orleans; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Carrie and Sidney Simoneaux Sr.
• former employee of the Assumption Parish School Board at Napoleonville Primary School
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Iola ‘Fifth’ Torrence

• age 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Phyllis Wiggins of Napoleonville; sons, Carl and Rossevelt Torrence Jr. of Napoleonville and Troy Torrence of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Lillie Nora and Joyce Williams of Napoleonville, Terry Walker and Barbara Little of Gonzales and Betty Payton of Las Vegas; brothers, James Walker of Bertrandville, Chris Walker of Napoleonville, Willie Walker of Las Vegas, Darron Walker of Baton Rouge and Roland Walker of Gonzales; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Torrence Sr.; parents, Hosea and Zenobia Walker; sister, Marion O’Quinn; and brother, Hosea Walker Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

DECEMBER 26, 2003

Robert J. Breaux

• age 70, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 1:50 p.m. Dec. 25, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Vivian B. Breaux; sons, Blake, Johnny, Miles and Rodney Breaux; sister, Lois Breaux; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Bertha Dufrene Breaux; and sister, Rita LaCour
• parishoner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Charlene Marie Breaux Brignac

• age 58, a native of Houma and resident of Gramercy, died Dec. 24, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Gramercy; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Winston Brignac; daughter, Paula Ann Brignac Roussel; son, Andry Joseph Brignac; sisters, Florence Riviere, Mildred LeBoeuf and Ola Falgout; brother, Alphonse Breaux Jr.; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse B. and Lula Poincot Breaux; and infant son, Joshua Michael Brignac
• parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, a CCD teacher for second grade for many years, a collection money counter, sacristan and eucharistic minister at the church
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Bobby Lirette Sr.

• age 39, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation Sunday and Monday at at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin; funeral services held Monday at the K. C. Hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Sheri Theriot Lirette; mother, Brenda Lebouef Thibodeaux; step father Lucius Thibodeaux; son, Bobby "T Bob" Lirette Jr.; daughter, Dasia Lirette; brother, Taylor Thibodeaux; and sisters, Pamela Lyons and Tonya Luke
• preceded in death by his father, Percy "Black" Lirette
• member of Christian Faith Fellowship; coached TPR football and baseball, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a self employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Margaret ‘Muggsie’ Eymard Pierce

• age 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 24, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

Joseph ‘Joe’ Pitre

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 25, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Melodia H. Pitre; sons, Joseph J., Tilman, Jimmy, Davis, Jeffery and Timmy Pitre; stepsons, Shyen, Brian, Wayne and Timothy Hebert; stepdaughters, Caroline Ordoyne, Kathy Hebert and Patty Ledet; 14 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Delaune Pitre; parents, Joseph and Helena Hebert Pitre; daughters, Judy Pitre and Jane Bynum; three brothers; and three sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clayton Andrew Robichaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Dec. 25, 2003
• vsitation Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hilda Marcel Robichaux of Houma; sons, Andrew Robichaux of Houston, Larry Robichaux of Houma and Wiley Robichaux; daughters, Barbara Marchand, Jeannie Molaison, Pearl Shultis, Nancy Smith and Helen Wolfertz, all of Houma; brother, Julius Robichaux of Raceland; 25 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Enis and Victoria Toups Robichaux; 5 brothers; and one sister
• retired gauger with Texaco; parishoner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Nell Dupre Romano

• native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 25, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houmaand Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church; graveside service held Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by her husband, Al Romano; son, Steve Romano; daughters, Ann Biro of Houston and Mary Romano-Landry of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Lorna Villard of Alexandria and Alice Mae Lyons of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Blanche Falgout Dupre; brothers, Weldon, Jessie and Bobby Dupre; and son, David Glen Romano
• received a degree in education from USL and earned her master’s degree in education from Nicholls State University; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a curriculum specialist; active in the community in clubs and organizations; parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert Verdin

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his companion, Toni Orgeron; sons, Lawrence and Reed Verdin; daughters, Linda Chaisson and Yvonne Halliwell; brothers, Paul and Antoine Verdin; sister, Florence Cotton; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine Saujon Verdin; parents, John and Azelie Fitch Verdin; sons, Wilbert and Donald Verdin; grandsons, Keith Verdin and Nelson Leonard Jr.; brothers, John and Joseph Verdin; sisters, Josephine Lodrigue, Edna Verret and Marie Rosella Billiot; and two granddaughters
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

DECEMBER 27, 2003

Francis James Theriot Sr.

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:32 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Ella Raines of Houma; two sons, Francis Theriot Jr. and Tony Theriot, both of Houma; one brother Cyrus Theriot Jr. of Houma; one sister, Anita Theriot Harper of Houma; three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Theriot Sr. and Gertrude Bourg Theriot; and one brother, Daniel Theriot
• self-employed with Cajun Country Lounge and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Valcour ‘Chico’ Vizier

• age 82, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his former wife, Eulalie Duet Vizier; one son, Donald Vizier; two daughters, Charlene Burgess and Mary V. Cantrelle; two brothers, Jimmy and Tommy Vizier; four sisters, Jane Rouchoun, Verna Callais, Rosemary Ledet and Rosie V. Galjour; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Lopez Vizier; his parents, Odee and Mary Guidry Vizier; one brother, Morris Vizier; and two sisters, Odette Thibodeaux and Mary Gilbert
• retired tug boat owner

Mathilda B. Dufrene

• age 83, a native of Raceland, former resident of Bayou Gauche and a resident of Hammond, died at 4:23 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by one son, Lyle Paul Dufrene; two daughters, JoAnn D. Naquin and Rosaline D. Kozero; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dewey John Dufrene; her parents, Norbert Bourgeois Sr. and Josephine Dufrene Bourgeois; two sons, Frederick Joseph Dufrene and Darries Dufrene; one brother, Norbert Bourgeois Jr.; and four sisters, Willa Mae Badeaux, Lillian Dempster, Orelia Dunn and Julienne Matherne

Lawrence A. ‘Shookie’ Dominique

• age 61, a native and resident of Gheens, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his mother, Mathilde B. Orgeron; two brothers, Noldon Dominique Sr. and James Dominique Sr.; and four sisters, Leanna Schouest, Mary Hebert, Georgina Lepine and Julie Matherne
• preceded in death by his father, Nolan Dominique; and two sisters, Nowana Badeaux and Marie Dominique

Dunton Miller Bestick Jr.

• age 76, a native of Boston, Mass. and a resident of Gray, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003
• memorial services held at a later date
• survived by three sons, Douglas Bestick of Houma, Mark Bestick of Charleston, S.C. and Jimmy Zacamie of Ketchum, Okla.; one daughter, Dawn Marie Bestick of Ashland, N.H.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dunton Miller Bestick and Marion Pierce Bestick; and two sisters, Betty Bestick Matthews and Barbara Bestick Hobart
• retired clock repairman with Hardings Clocks in Lynchburg, Va.

Nell Dupre Romano

• native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church; graveside services Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by her husband, Al Romano; one son Steve Romano of Houma; two daughters, Ann Biro of Houston and Mary Romano-Landry of Atlanta; two sisters, Lorna Villard of Alexandria and Alice Mae Lyons of Houma; and four grandchildren, Katie and Alex Morgan of Houston, David Michael Romano of Houma and Isabelle Romano-Landry of Atlanta
• preceded in death by her parents Freddie Dupre and Blanche Falgout Dupre; three brothers, Weldon, Jessie and Bobby Dupre; and one son, David Glen Romano
• attended and graduated from St. Francis de Sales School; received a degree in education from Southwest Louisiana Institute and earned a master’s degree in education from Nicholls State University; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board where she began as a school teacher and later became a curriculum specialist; parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 28, 2003

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DECEMBER 29, 2003