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

FEBRUARY 1, 2004

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FEBRUARY 2, 2004

Horace ‘Champ’ Cortez

• age 66, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Rome Cortez; son, Andy Cortez; daughter, Gwendolyn C. Becnel; brother, Anthony Cortez; sisters, Alida Dempester and Kathy Punch; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Septine and Odina Granier Cortez Jr.; and son, Jerome Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Darrell ‘D. J.’ Dempster Jr.

• age 35, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gina Landry Dempster; father, Darrell J. Dempster Sr.; son, Darrell "D" Dempster III; brother, Drake J. Dempster; and sisters, Brandy Loupe and Candida Molmer
• preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Thibodeaux Dempster
• member of the Local 53
• Samart Funeral Home

Julia Beatile Cheramie Jambon

• age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:25 p.m. Dec. 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Jack and Nick Jambon; daughter, Norma Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Menton Jambon; parents, Nickolas and Maria Collins Cheramie; brothers, Wilterson and Frank Cheramie; sister, Alicida Martin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Nell Rita Bergeron Matherne

• age 77, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 53 years, Whitney Matherne of Houma; son, Maurice J. Matherne of Harvey; daughters, Suzanne Folse of Houma and Charmaine Matherne of Dulac; brother, Samuel P. Bergeron of Bayou Blue; sisters, Grace B. Porche, Jeanette A. Bergeron, Estelle B. Bird and Elda B. Countess; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie W. and Laurentine Marcel Bergeron; brothers, Lucius G., Roy L. and Rene Bergeron
• member of the National Day Lillies Society, an active member of Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Club; avid reader; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tommy J. Pitre

• age 42, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 p.m. Jan. 29, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his daughter, Camie Pitre; and brother, Wayne Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Ulyess "Clay," "Two Brew" and Olga Hebert Pitre; and brother, Stevie Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home

Genevieve Mary ‘Bee’ Breaux Portier

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at St. Anthony cemetery in Bayou Black
• survived by her husband, Hayes Joseph Portier Sr.; sons, Hayes Jr. and Troylee Portier, both of Houma; brothers, Ernest, David and Henry Breaux, all of Houma; sisters, Norma Duplantis, Rose Pinell, Mary Lee Rhodes and Gail Dardar, all of Houma; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Adrina Klingman and Charles Breaux; daughter, Mary Ann Portier; brothers, Jules, Charles and Phillip Breaux; and sister, Adrina Leonard
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marie Pertuit Robichaux

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:10 p.m. Jan. 30, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Donald, Samson and Francis Robichaux; daughters, Eve Breaux, Rosie Benoit, Catherine Vaughn, Lovenia Ferreira and Charlene Griffin; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robichaux Sr.; parents, Annette Grabert and Eugene Pertuit; son, Paul Robichaux Jr.; and two grandsons
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Corinne Ann Boudreaux Williams

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• 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 Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Frank H. Williams Sr.; sons, Frank III of Houston, Reuben, Kit and Stephen Williams, all of Houma; daughter, Mary K. Williams of Houma; sisters, Grace Savoie and Agnes Dunn of Sulphur; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Virginia Boudreaux; brother, Louis C. Boudreaux; and sister, Violet Sothern
• eucharistic minister, lecor, member of the bereavement group and a member of the Ladies Altar Society for St. Francis De Sales; taught CCD for 20 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Maxine Wilson

• age 78, a native of Lawton, Okla., and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:45 p.m. Jan. 30, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at First Baptist Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claude O. Wilson; son, Jeff Wilson and wife, Jane; daughters, Judy Greene and husband, Roger, and Janice Rushing and husband, Jerry; brothers, George and Tommy Tulley; sister, Mattie Jannise; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Fern Thomas and Tom Tulley; son, Jay Olan Wilson; and sisters, Joann Burba and Jackie Abel
• member of First Baptist Church, former secretary of the Exxon Innuity Club, enjoyed reading and visiting with lady friends from church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 3, 2004

Deven Tyler Blake

• age 5 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedralin Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his parents, Shannon Benoit and Alven Blake Jr.; brother, Holden Bonvillian; grandparents, Ricky Benoit Sr., June and Jeffery LeBlanc and Alven Sr. and Ethel Blake; great-grandparents, Dorothy Caillouet, Robert Sr. and Lois Chenier, Victor Caro and Roberta Rink
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Syvil Day, Norbert Rink and Charleston Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

D. Wayne Borland

age 80, a native of Ruston and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 2, 2004

Murphy D. Daigle

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:35 a.m. Feb. 2, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews
• survived by his wife, June L. Daigle; sons, Dean P. and Alan P. Daigle; daughters, Susan D. Plessala and Lee D. Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Laurence Mire Daigle; brothers, Lubin and Samuel Daigle; sisters, Lorena Toups, Rita Daigneault, Mallie Smith and Stella Dantin
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW; retired administrator of St. Anne General Hospital and was a H&R Block franchise holder
• Samart Funeral Home

Traci Duplantis

• age 21, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 10:47 p.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Tony and Cindy Loupe Duplantis; sister, Amy Olivia Duplantis; grandparents, Margie Loupe and Hazel and Joe LeBoeuf; and great-grandmother, Olive Rome
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ernest Duplantis Sr. and Michael John Loupe
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and served as a religious instructor at the church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lucille Elsie ‘Big Momma’ Reed

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 29, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters Joyce Ann Hampton, and Lois Marie Meely of Raceland; son, Desi Ray Meely of Raceland; brothers, Henry Williams and Albert Williams of Raceland; sisters, Margery Williams Jones, and Ella Mae Chambers of Raceland, Dosey Tilover of Algiers, and Julia Lewis of Killona; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Reed; parents, Andrew Meely and Stella Hyde; brothers, Ulyesse Williams and Anderson "Shorty" Williams; and sisters, Dorothy Williams and Gladys Delove
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church Choir; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John S. Roberts

• age 37, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Youngsville, died Jan. 29, 2004
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Barbra Roberts; mother, Cynthia Cedatol; guardian parents, Rene and Cheryl Matherne; son, John S. Roberts Jr.; daughters, Velvet N. and Alexis R. Roberts; and brothers, Lloyd Jr. and Floyd Cedatol
• preceded in death by his father, Howell S. Roberts; and stepfather, Lloyd Cedatol Sr.
• U. S. Martin Corps veteran who served for 16 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Deborah Sue Taylor

• age 52, a native of Conroe, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her companion of 23 years, Raymond J. Billiot; Sons, Billy, Linton Jr. and Delane Soley, Raymond and Gordon Taylor; daughters, Telosia, Mary, Jamica and Monique Taylor and Shantelle Griffin; brother, John E. Taylor; sisters, Betty Billiot, Elizabeth Hebert, Mary Ann Wilkerson and Brenda Jones; five stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; and 14 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James Edward Taylor and Ethel May Stewart
• Samart Funeral Home

Thomas Paul ‘Tom’ Usey

• age 87, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 11 p.m. Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Benny and Michael "Mike" Usey; daughters, Diana Usey Lottman and Anna Usey; and grandchildren, Kydd Lottman, Kristi, Blaise, Chad, Kelly and Devin Usey
• preceded in death by his wife, Linda Oncale Usey; parents, Marcel Sr. and Helen Pitre Usey; brothers, Henry, Marcel Jr. and Wilson Usey; sisters, Lucia Morvant, Ella Andras and Eula Bonvillain
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Samuel ‘Jamie’ Westmoreland

• age 27, a native of Boaz, Ala., and resident of Kraemer, died Feb. 1, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Kraemer
• survived by his parents, Larry W. Westmoreland and Shirley Joyce Brock; brother, Shannon Westmoreland; and sister, Jill Borne
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 4, 2004

John Culotta

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 2. 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his devoted grandniece, Vicki H. Hebert; and seven nieces and nine nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Mabel LeRay Culotta; parents, Salvadore and Rosaria Greco Culotta; brother, Joseph Culotta; and sisters, Grace and Annie Culotta
• retired janitor for Nicholls State University
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Stephanie Lynn Gregory Fos

• age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Don Fos; parents, Hobert Eugene and Gloria Lovell Gregory; sons, Justin Ray Schultz and Kelson Don Fos; stepson, Michael J. Fos; stepdaughter, Lori Ann Fos; brothers, Steven and Mark Gregory; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Gregory
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Maggie McNeil

• age 81, a native of Berwick and resident of Georgia, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Prospect St. in Houma
• survived by two daughters, Anna Mae Pines and Madge Chiasson; four stepchildren, Linda Faye Schonewitz, Patsy Morgan, Charlene Parker and Randy McNeil; one sister, Mary Bernadou; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Driskill; her second husband, Austin McNeil; two sons, Melvin Driskill and Curtis Driskill; and one daughter, Susan Driskill
• Jehovah’s Witness

Leroy ‘Paw-Paw’ ‘Honey’ ‘Paw Paw Leroy’ ‘Uncle Roy’ Martin

• age 73, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 4:57 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; dismissal service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Pat Martin; son, Rev. Kevin Martin; daughters, Larita Nabors, Wanda Trosclair and Christine Kimball; daughter-in-law, Judy Martin; sons-in-law, Rev. Joel A. Nabors and Rev. Kelly Kimball; brothers, Simon Morris Martin, E. J. Martin and Albert Martin Sr.; sisters, Libby Eschete, Wilma Guidroz and Jeanie Lois Frank; grandchildren, Kelly and Daron Shelton, Steven, Andrea and Kat Trosclair, Daniel and Brandy Nabors, Erica and Len Brown, Derek Martin, and Nathaniel and Paige Kimball; great-grandchildren, Koby Trosclair, Kennedy and Brodie Diane Shelton and Kameron Brown; and special friends, Virginia Dardar and Donald and Lois Crochet
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Eunice Martin; brother, Floyd Martin; sister, Ida Ruth Eschete; and granddaughter, Jennifer Diane Nabors
• loved his family, his job and his church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Irene Causin Rivere

• age 87, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, died at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Itzy Blanchard and Audrey and Jerry Theriot of Paincourtville; son and daughter-in-law, Enaux Jr. and Mazie Mabile Rivere of Brusly St. Vincent; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Enaux Rivere Sr.; parents, Wilson Causin and Lucy Marie Causin Guidry; brothers, Elphiege, Sidney and Edward Causin and Lester Guidry; sisters, Ester Dugar, Anna Mae, Rita and Lawnteen Causin; and an infant daughter
• pallbearers were her grandchildren
• member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Moise F. Vicknair

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 3, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Elaine Naquin Vicknair; sons, Gregory, Dave and Daniel Vicknair; daughters, Mary "Beth" Fakier and Melanie Norris; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Josephine Callahan Vicknair; brothers, George, Joseph, Adam Jr., Ernest Sr., Andrew, Willie, Whitney, Daniel, Robert and Lester Vicknair; and sisters, Marie V. Bourg and Elma Vicknair
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2004

Patsy A. Allemand

• age 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 3, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Allen Allemand; sons, Allen Jr.a nd Randy Allemand; daughters, Kelly Rousse and Julia Allemand; sisters, Rosemary Berthelot and Peggy Sue Bergeron; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Victor Gabriel Sr. and Julia Borne Boudreaux; and brother, Victor Boudreaux Jr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Alvin John Daigle

• age 83, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 12:17 p.m. Feb. 4, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his sons, James D. and Larry J. Daigle; daughter, Darlene D. Elliott; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Margaret King Daigle; parents, Willie "T-Will" and Eva Usie Daigle; brothers, Lawrence "Paco" and Wilson Daigle; sisters, Laura Daigle Robertson and Mary Daigle Rogers
• retired roughneck for Texaco who worked there 36 years; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eugene Anthony ‘Genie’ Dupre Jr.

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 4, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery; survived by his parents, Eugene Sr. and Marie Hebert Dupre of Houma; brothers, Rickie, Billy and Teddy Dupre; and sisters, Bonnie Dupre Denton and Patty Dupre Mayeaux
• preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Timmy Dupre
• an attendant at Super Suds
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Judith Gaubert Foret

• age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, Wilson Foret; daughters, Catherine Adams Robichaux and Betty Galliano; brother, Eugene Gaubert; sister, Lillian Guillot; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; six great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Foret; parents, Frank and Urslia Ledet Foret; son, John Foret; brother, Theogene Gaubert; sister, Lucille Gaubert; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 6, 2004

Earl ‘Buddy’ Boudreaux III

• age 48, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 5, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Greta Pellegrin Fryou and Edward Fryou Sr. of Bourg; daughter and son-in-law, Jayme Lea and Sam Pruitt of Thibodaux; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Jill Fryou and Edward Jr. and Annette Fryou , all of Montegut; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Ted Waggoner of Montegut; nieces, Katie and Kelly Fryou; nephew, Kyron Trosclair; and former wife, Mary Frances Domangue of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Earl Joseph Boudreaux Jr.; paternal grandparents, Earl Joseph Sr. and Felecia Guidry Boudreaux; and maternal grandparents, Nollie Joseph and Flossie Robichaux Pellegrin
• Samart Funeral Home

Henry ‘Bay Be’ ‘Cam’ Campbell Sr.

• age 60, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews
• survived by his wife, Cordeal Campbell of Thibodaux; children, Henry Jr. and Ayana Teresa Campbell, both of Thibodaux; stepchildren, Casey, Amanda, Terence and Kirsten Brooks, Cordeal Spotts and Sky Hutchinson, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Charlie Campbell of Thibodaux, William Campbell of Larose, Dwight Campbell of New Orleans, Willie Campbell of Baton Rouge and Freddie King of Cleveland; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Campbell and Evetta Williams; and brother, Ricky Campbell
• Baptist; full time police officer for the city of Thibodaux Police Department; enjoyed racing, building race cars, fishing and spending time with his wife and children
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

J’Aniyya My’Kayh Collins

• age 4 1/2 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 1, 2004
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Denisha M. Hamilton of Thibodaux; grandparents, Janet W. Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Khyma Collins and Walter Collins Jr.; great-grandparents, Liska Wagner, Edna Collins and Barbara Burk
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Isiah Wagner Sr., Henry Bias, Elton Burk and Walter Collins Sr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Shedrick ‘Studie’ Joseph

• age 47, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, died Feb. 2, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and Saturday at Rock Zion Baptist Church in Addis; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Shaffer Joseph; mother and stepfather, Estoria M. Joseph and Lloyd Williams of Donaldsonville; father and stepmother, George Jr. and Jeanette Joseph of New Orleans; brothers, the Rev. Cornell Joseph of Belle Rose, George Joseph Jr. of Baton Rouge, Gregory and Darnell Joseph, both of Donaldsonville and Lashawn Joseph of Salt Lake City, Utah; stepsister, Sandra Coleman of Underwood, Texas; stepbrother, Alvin Coleman of New Orleans; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Vincent ‘Vin’ Kiff

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 5, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olivia Danos Kiff; sons, Jackie and Hank Kiff; daughters, Anita Rodriguez and Tonya Lasseigne; brothers, Melvin "Peta" Kiff; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Odalie and Louisa Gisclair Kiff; daughter, Wanda Guidry; brothers, Murphy and Early Kiff; sister, Anna Belle Diaz; and grandson, Murphy Kiff
• hobbies were gardening and fishing; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 7, 2004

Eora Ann Lapeyrouse Verdin

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004
• services Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Elvis Verdin; one brother, Jimmy Lapeyrouse; one sister, Marcia Guidry and husband, Jimmy; five children; several grandchildren; and one adopted grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Adele Dugas Lapeyrouse; one brother, Junior Lapeyrouse; her grandparents, James and Emma Lecompte Dugas; one sister, Margaret Lapeyrouse Theriot; and one child

Lanny James Foret

• age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Daria Merritt Foret of Bourg; one son, Jeramie J. Foret of Bourg; one daughter, Lisa Foret Billiot and husband, Laurence of Bourg; two brothers, Reggie Foret of Bourg and Henry Foret of Metairie; two sisters, Betty Foret Dupre and Annabelle Foret Trosclair of Bourg; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Beldon Foret and Emsy Price Foret; and his grandparents, Wiltz Foret and Ella Porche Foret
• welder for Bollinger Shipyard; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Wilbert Antoine Dean

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dulac, died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Church; services Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his mother, Marie Billiot Dean; three sons, Glynn and wife, Wanda, Wilbert Jr. and wife, Roslyn, and Quentin Dean; three daughters, Dena Foret and husband, Richard, and Roslyn and Amber Dean; two brothers, Joe and Ross Dean; two half-brothers, Ivy and Norris Dean; one sister, Rose Pierre; two half-sisters, Willa Verdin and Annie Mae Gregoire; seven grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Dean; one brother, Albert Dean; and one sister, Marie Falgout
• U. S. Army veteran and a fourth degree of Lady of Good Voyage Council No. 7722 in Dulac; parishioner of Holy Family Church

Charles André ‘C. B.’ Burson Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy Davis Burson of Houma; his father, E.B. Burson of Minnesota; his stepmother, Alyce Burson of Minnesota; one son, Charles "Boo" Andre Burson Jr. and wife, Laurie, of Houma; one daughter, Kelly Burson of Houma; two sisters, Marla B. Allemand and husband, Norman, of Houma and Rhoda M. Burson of Merrilville, Ind.; one grandchild; and four stepsisters
• preceded in death by his mother, Una R. Burson; and two brothers, Errol Burson and Brent Burson
• truck driver for Southland International and was a member of Dularge Hunting Club, Terrebonne Livestock and Agriculture Fair Association, Terrebonne Black Bass Club and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Posse

 

FEBRUARY 8, 2004

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FEBRUARY 9, 2004

Leander Joseph ‘Lee’ Benoit

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 3, 2004
• graveside service held Wednesday at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his sister, Mary Ann Milhoan; and niece, Josette and husband Jim Hurley
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Joseph and Daisy Gilford Benoit; and brother, Wilton Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shereld J. Bourg

• age 74, a native of Franklin and resident of Larose, died at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita B. Bourg; sons, Mike, Steve and Sid Bourg; daughters, Kim Louviere and Robin B. Callais; sons-in-law, Keith Louviere and Jon Callais; daughter-in-law, Celeste Bourg; brother, Julius Bourg; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Adele R. Bourg; and brother, Lawrence Bourg Jr.
• parishoner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; veteran of the U. S. Air Force; member of KC Council 8898 and was a charter member of the KC Council in Luling; retired banker who worked 44 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Wilbert J. ‘Willie’ Coupel

• age 68, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Galliano, died at 11:05 a.m. Feb. 7, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby Coupel, Mark and Debra Duet Coupel; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Delton Demere and Liz and Ernie Meyers; brother, Leslie Coupel; sisters and brother-in-law, Amy and Alfred Diez and Edith Robillard; and grandchildren, Shonnie Richardson, Nicholas Demere, Kelley and Adrian Coupel and Erik and Melissa Terrebonne
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Armance Blanchard Coupel; and brother, Raymond Coupel
• Samart Funeral Home

Evangeline Brue Duchow

• age 83, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 6, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; burial of the dead service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, David Duchow; daughter, Jean Solomond, M.D.; brother, James Brue; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Reinhardt Duchow; parents, Henry and Ida Retrum Brue; and brothers, Wilson and Halvor "Bud" Brue
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Berwick ‘The Fonz’ Fonseca

• age 61, a native of Gheens and resident of Gibson, died Feb. 7, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; dismissal service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Bobbie Porche Fonseca; sons, Berwick Fonseca Jr., Keith and Kory Lovell; daughter, Jennifer Pitre; brothers,, J.P., Kermit and Levery Fonseca; sister, Mary Tullis; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Victoria Knoblock Fonseca; brothers, Douglas, Ernest and Cyrus Fonseca
• Christian; worked for 32 years at McDermott
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Tresa Ann Gisclair

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Galliano, died at 7:32 p.m. Feb. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious services today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Theresa Plaisance; sons, Alton Sassoni, Kavy Cheramie and Joshua Gisclair; daughters, Theress Platt, Kajun Alemany, Jenni Rebecca Gisclair and Josezette Robinson; brother, Dallas Gisclair Sr.; sister, Genesis Ballard; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Norbert Gisclair Sr.; and brother, Norbert Gisclair Jr.
• member of the Christian Fellowship Church

Carl B. Gober

• age 89, a native of Arkansas, former resident of Houma and a resident of Alexandria, died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 2004
• graveside service held Tuesday at St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Larry and Carl Gober Jr., Albert and Mike Garibot, Joe and Louis Lambas; daughters, Shirley Sanderfer, Carlene Branch, Nellie Tyler, Regina Shafer and Pat Babin; brother, Willard Gober; 48 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Garibot; parents, Jasper and Nellie Bradshaw Gober; sons, Don Gober and Gilbert Lambas; daughters, Marie LeBoeuf, Ann Hellman and Lacy Cruse; and brother, Flynn Gernigan
• Falgout Funeral Home

Julius Joseph Kieff Sr.

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died, Feb. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home; memorial service today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his stepmother, Eldora Kieff; sons, Julius Jr. and David Kieff; daughters, Cindy Price, Lori Francis and Jennifer Gregoire; sisters, Gertrude Scott and Mary Brown; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lirette Kieff; parents, Davidson and Enola Chauvin Kieff; and sister, Verna Kieff
• served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Samart Funeral Home

Vera Rose Misisco

• age 97, a native of New York Ciity and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m Feb. 7, 2004
• visitation today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Flushing, N. Y.
• survived by many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Misisco; parents, Vincent and Giulia Volpe Chiani; brothers, Steve Barrie Chiani and Alfred Chiani; and sisters, Anna Fusco, Bessie Fazzio, Margaret DeCanio Gricco, Rose Buccheri, Gilda Durieux and Rita Zamojcin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Gwen ‘Smitty’ Smith

• age 71, a native of Gilmer, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Feb. 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Kim and wife, Roxanne, Smith, and Kelly and wife, Jennifer, Smith; and grandchildren, Ashleigh and Joshua Smith
• preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Caro Smith; parents, Wilbert and Nellie Joiner Smith; brothers, Raymond, Bennet and Willie L. Smith; sisters, Lucy Mae Smith, Emma Lee Davis and Evelyn Steelman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lois Toups Walker

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Walker and Conrad "Nickie" Perrillioux and Dawn Walker; brothers, Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kerney, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy, Sandy and Lane Toups; and sisters, Dolores T. Foreman, Brenda T. Martinez, Connie T. Matherne, Shillie T. Sampey and Cathy T. Durio
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Walker; parents, Thomas Toups and Emily Ardoin; brother, Alvin Toups; sister, Wanda Toups; and aunt Ethel "Nanfee" Toups
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; homemaker
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2004

Russell E. Arcement

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 10, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Russell Jr., Richard P., Bruce J., Warren J., Wayne A. and Wade J. Arcement; daughters, Kay Smith, Mary Nell Vidallier and Dot Guidry; brothers, Roland and Wilbur Arcement; sister, Katherine Arceneaux; 23 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nellie B. Arcement; parents, Etienne and Catherine M. Arcement; brothers, Guy and Clarence Arcement; sister, Mildred Kline; and granddaughter, Michelle Arcement
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and member of the Knights of Columbus Post 3054; an active member of Manresa Retreat House and the Cursillo Movement
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Vito J. Larocca

• age 79, a native of Detroit, and resident of Houma, died Feb. 6, 2004
• cremated and his ashes scattered at a later date
• survived by his wife, Ginny Larocca; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Kathy Kagel of Kenner, Ron and Pamela Maxwell of Corpus Christi, Texas, Ken and Cheri Fogarty of Hawaii; daughters and son-in-law, Madelein Klester of San Bernadino, Calif and Gerrie and Dave Houchens of Highland, Calif; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Girolana Oddo
• served in the 101st Airborne in World War II; an avid fisherman and former owner of Vito’s Trade, Buy & Sell on Main Street
• Samart Funeral Home

Terry J. ‘Boo-Boo’ Ledet Jr.

• age 28, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his mother, Susan Billiot; father, Terry Ledet Sr.; grandmother, Barbara Trahan Barton; grandfather, Charles Ray Ledet; great-grandmothers, Inez B. Trahan and Necia Lecompte; step-grandfather, Gene Barton; brother, Steven "Teddy Bear" Ledet; stepbrother, Chris Ledet; and sister, Courtney Ledet
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence Bergeron; grandmother, Janette Belanger Ledet; and great-grandfathers, Clancy Bergeron and Randolph Trahan
• former employee of Scurlock Electric
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 11, 2004

Felix N. Curole

• age 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Feb. 9, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Anna Callais Curole; sons, David, Wayne, Michael and Buddy Curole; daughter, Mary Gisclair; sisters, Sally Champagne, Helen and Nellie Curole; grandchildren, John Gisclair Jr., Kristy Bruce, Davery Curole, Tabitha Ledet and Kurt Curole; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Elesia Terrebonne Curole; and sister, Mary Louise Curole
• Navy veteran of World War II; member of the Anthony N. Griffin Post 259 Golden Meadow American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home

Isabelle Adams Gisclair

• age 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 4 a.m. Feb. 11, 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 sons, Herbert and Roland Gisclair; daughters, Betty Duet and Nage Galjour; brother, Hayes Adams; sisters, Earline Collins, Rita LeCompte, Jane Martin and Irene Fayette; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Gisclair Sr.; parents, Abel and Neige Pitre Adams; son, Adam Ted Gisclair Jr.; brothers, Abel Mike Adams Jr., Clarence Cye and Henry Adams, sisters, Leontine Callais and Thelma Exposito; two great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Gery Galjour Sr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• Samart Funeral Home

Yvonne Bonvillian Guillot

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Harry Guillot; sons, Larry, Willie, Herbert and Leonard Guillot; daughters, Freida Hernandez and Barbara Cancienne; sister, Genevieve Mathern; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Louise Melancon Bonvillian; and sister, Doris Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Adam ‘Addie’ LaCoste

• age 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Junius "Noonie", Julius "Sammy" and David LaCoste; daughters, Rita Champagne, Dita DeHart, Ruth LeBlanc; 38 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren; and 67 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna DeHart LaCoste; parents, Emanuel and Melanie Lovell LaCoste; daughter, Ouida Lirette; grandson, Charles "Buddy" Lirette; an infant granddaughter; great-grandchildren, Aron Chauvin and Nathaniel DeHart; brothers, Manuel, Ray and Godfrey LaCoste; and sisters, Catherine L. DeHart, Ella L. Dupre, Aurilla DeHart and Gertrude LaCoste
• retired commercial fisherman; parishioner of St. Andrews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold J. Lafont

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Gisclair Lafont; mother, Anna Mae Cheramie Lafont; daughters and son-in-law, Grace Lafont and Tracy and Renia Danos; brother, Ricky Lafont Sr.; and favorite pet, Little Girl
• preceded in death by his father, Edless Lafont; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie; and Mr. and Mrs. Loveless Lafont
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; owner of H&R Sports and Bar
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Clarence Landry Sr.

• age 83, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:18 p.m. Feb. 7, 2004
• memorial mass celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus in New Iberia
• survived by his sons, Robert Allen, Joseph C. "Guy" Landry Jr.; daughter, Lenez Landry Bourque; aunts, Rita Wormser and Ruby Rinker; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Pesson Landry; parents, Clarence and Lena Lemaire Landry; and brother, Allen Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

David Pennison

• age 42, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Feb. 8, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Jimmy and Anne Carol Pennison; grandmother, Mildred Billiot; brother, Lane Pennison; and sisters, Beth Pennison and Sherrie Hirtle
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Mable Baye and Talbot Pennison; and brother, Jimmy Pennison Jr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 12, 2004

Jules Joseph Authement

• age 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 11, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Hillcrest Memorial in Baker
• survived by his wife, Lillian Thibodeaux Authement; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Julie Authement and Raymond and Sandra Authement; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Joe Bonadona of Baton Rouge; brothers, Warren Authement of Thibodaux and Elmo Authement of Lafayette; grandchildren and their spouses, Craig and Karen Authement of Lockport, Chris and Buffy Bonadona of Zachary, Andrea and Keith Lirette of Houma and Kevin and Brook Bonadona of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren, Fallon and Sabrina Authement of Lockport
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Oscar and Eliska LeFort Authement; brother, Sidney Authement; sisters, Olga Pierce, Irene Crowder, Norma Brock and Hilda Authement
• pallbearers were Craig Authement, Kevin Bonadona, Chris Bonandona, Raymond Authement, Phillip Smith and Keith Lirette
• Jehovah Witness
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Dorothea Lydia Dees Huppenbauer

• native of New York City and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with a graveside service Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by her daughters, Lydia Fidler of Houma and Frances Harris; son-in-law, Gary Fidler of Houma; and grandson, Wayne Gildea of Houston
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Rainey Sr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb. 9, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothea L. Rainey of Paincourtville; daughters, Ann R. Lawless of Paincourtville and Giselle R. Casaino of Baton Rouge; sons, Joseph and Mario Rainey of Belle Rose, Patrick Rainey of Baton Rouge and Dwayne Rainey of Paincourtville; brothers, Thomas Jr., Roland and Robert Rainey, all of Donaldsonville and Harold Rainey of Paincourtville; sisters, Shirley, Mary, Alice and Debra Rainey, all of Paincourtville, Rose Coleman, Dorothy Roussell and Albertine Rainey of New Orleans, Thelma Rainey of Labadieville and Dianne Daigle of Morgan City; and 22 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Florence Jacobs Rainey; brother, Raymond Rainey; and granddaughter, Monique Rainey
• retired shop mechanic with Dugas and LeBlanc
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Marie Eve Knobloch Toups

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Clarence and Larry Toups; daughters, Ruth Crappell, Faye Martin, Marilyn Dugas, Merlyn Aucoin and Judy Rothwell; sisters, Mabel Martinolich and Leona Babin; 23 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Toups; parents, Lufroid and Marie Gilfour Knobloch; son, Glenn Paul Toups; brothers, Lufroid Jr., Roland John, Lawrence "Bay," Francis, Adam, Clarence and Leon Knobloch
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2004

Mildred B. Billiot

• age 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Bois, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 12, 2004
• visitation Saturday and Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois and Monday at Bourg Baptist Church in Bourg; religious service held Monday at Bourg Baptist Church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her sons, Alcee Jr., Willie, Robin, Douglas Sr., Danny Sr., Davy Sr. and Donald Billiot; daughters, Elsie Billiot, Rena Cushing, Louann Verdin, Lori Dehart and Susan Dominique; brothers, Mansey, Felton, Antoine and Herbert Billiot; sisters, Rose Cormier, Frances Bergeron and Olivia Adams; 41 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Billiot Sr.; parents, Colbert and Melanie Fitch Billiot; sons, Dean and Rusty Billiot; daughter, Melissa Billiot; brothers, Leander and Leonard Billiot; sister, Mable Mobley; three grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois
• Samart Funeral Home

Alfred Lee Lambert

• age 81, a native of Acy and resident of Gonzales, died at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 8, 2004
• religious service was held Tuesday at Welsh Funeral Home in Gonzales, with burial at Baywood Community Cemetery in Baywood
• survived by his daughters, Sandra May Lambert of Gonzales and Jane Lambert Rodrigue of Thibodaux; sister, Julia Hebert of St. Amant; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Leontine Carpenter Lambert; sisters, Effie Snyder and Pauline Evans; and brothers, Baptiste and Glynn Lambert
• member of the VFW Post 3693; retired butcher with Steven Slaughterhouse Co.
• Welsh Funeral Home of Gonzales

Patricia Thompson North

• age 33, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Feb. 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonvile
• survived by her parents, the Rev. Junius and Ruby Thompson; children, Jeree, Trevin, Desha, Clarence Jr. and Clarencenika; brothers, Gerald and Terrance Thompson; and sister, Belinda Thompson. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Dorsey Williams; grandfather, Thomas Williams; aunts, Mary L. and Florida M. Preston; and great-grandparents, Louis and Dora Witcher
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

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FEBRUARY 16, 2004

Amie L. Crabtree Akerman

• native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Feb. 13, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi
• survived by her son, Raymond Joseph Akerman Sr. of Harvey; daughters, Katrina J. Akerman Spera of Thibodaux and Paula J. Akerman Falterman of Marrero; brothers, Amos "Pat" and Phillip Crabtree of Houma; sister, Linda Crabtree Melinie of LaPlace; stepbrother, Gordie Smith Jr. of Magnolia Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Henry Akerman; parents, William Amos and Hilda S. Crabtree Smith; stepfather, Gordie Smith Sr.; brothers, William "Bill" Sr. and Charles D. Crabtree Sr.; and sisters, Juanita Crabtree Matherne, Hilda Marie Crabtree Ledet and Sylvia Crabtree Till
• Samart Funeral Home

Victor A. Bilello

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Rufamay Doiron Bilello; son and daughter-in-law, Lindy J. and Suncha Guillot; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie B. and David Tabor; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary San Angelo Bilello; brothers, Vincent, Phillip, Anthony, Angelo, Joseph, Carlo and Michael Bilello; and sisters, Nora Faucheaux and Josephine Gros
• World War II veteran
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rustina ‘Rusty’ Creager

• age 55, a native of Gary, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 13, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Ronald K. Creager; daughters, Tammy Jo Creager, Kimberly Lynn Strother and Rhonda Ann Creager; brothers, James and Ronald Toland; sisters, Donna Rauscher, Teri Cifalia, Marilyn Denning, Beverly Mulvaney and Bobbie Jones; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Maxine Deering Toland; and brother, Timothy Toland
• baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Cleveland Joseph Gautreaux Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Johnny Gautreaux Jr.; daughters, Beverly Naquin, Patsy Ledet, Alice Levron and Judy Picou; sisters, Josephine Fonseca and Gertie Barrios; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Bernard Gautreaux; parents, Emile and Amy Chaisson Gautreaux; brothers, Harry, Elfer, Louis and Eddie Gautreaux; sister, Bernice Vedros; and grandson, Chad Michael Levron
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Whitney Joseph LeBouef

• age 88, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Feb. 14, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his son, Clifford LeBouef; stepsons, Arron and Easton Brunet; daughter, Penny Bernadette LeBouef; stepdaughter, Marie Stokes; brothers, Warren and Wilman LeBouef; sisters, Nora Sapia, Mary Ann Authement and Edna Hebert; eight grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Marie Bourg LeBouef; parents, Alex and Clothilde Bourgeois LeBouef; stepsons, Harry and Alvin Brunet; brother, Wallace LeBouef; and sister, Aline Melancon
• Falgout Funeral Home

Walton Joseph LeCompte

• age 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Genese Pinel LeCompte of Chauvin; son, Dale LeCompte; daughters, Shirley L. Blanchard of Chauvin and Sylvia LeCompte of Metairie; brother, Willard LeCompte of Pointe-aux-Chene; sister, Alida LeCompte of Houma; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel L. LeCompte; parents, Clifford and Lillian Lapeyrouse LeCompte; brother, Druis LeCompte; and sisters, Theresa L. LeBouef and Hilda L. Trahan
• retired boat captain for Louis and Geneve Tugs
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jade Thomas

• age 9, a native of Grants, N.M., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Feb. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum
• survived by her parents, James Thomas Sr. and Lucille Turcotte Landry; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Elaine Turcotte; brothers, James Jr., Cory and Jacob Thomas and Shad Landry; and sisters, Jamie Thomas, Krystal, Chelsea and Lexie Landry
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alton and Christine Thomas
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 17, 2004

Juanita Gonzales Duet

• age 83, a native of Santa Fe, N.M., and resident of Labadieville, died at 11:40 p.m. Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadievile and Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hugh Duet; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Marla Duet; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Burt; brothers, Julio, Joe E. and Carmen Gonzales; sisters, Irene Serna and Clara Salazar; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Estanslao and Vicenta Garcia Gonzales; brother, Joe D. Gonzales; and sisters, Corine G. Ortiz, Ramona Gonzales and Maria E. Duran
• devoted member of St. Philomena Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and the Adoration Chapel
• gave a love of her Spanish heritage and the Catholic faith
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Davis Duplantis Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his former wife, Florence Breaux; a son, George Davis Duplantis Jr.; daughters, Regina Duplantis and Donna Faye Smith; brothers, Roland Boudreaux, Lindy Duplantis and Roy Baudoin; sisters, Merril Naquin, Mercedes Perez, Juanita Crutchfield, Lois Scully, Jeanne Hebert, Julie Lee, Jackie Baudoin and Wilma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Duplantis and Eunice Baudoin; a son, Johnny Paul Duplantis; brothers, Aaron, Lucius Jr. and Johnny Duplantis; and a sister, Lenois Duplantis
• Catholic and his hobbies were fishing and carpentry
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ezola V. Fazzio

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Tony and Ronald Fazzio; five sisters; and grandchildren, Beau, Celeste and Ami Fazzio
• preceded in death by her husband, Tony Carlo Fazzio; parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; four brothers; and one sister
• homemaker and a member of Catholic Daughters of America
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mark Nicholas Velty Johnson

• age 29, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Boulder, Colo., died Nov. 28, 2003
• survived by his parents, Paxton Emile and Jaqueline Breaux Johnson of Nederland, Colo.; brothers, Paxton Emile II, of Lafayette, Colo., Michael Gerard of Tampa, Fla., Daniel James of Redding, Calif, Edward Pio of Houma, Paul Fracesco Joseph of Thibodaux and Charles Chester of Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters, Mary Grace Dalton of Lafayette, Colo., Virginia Maria Johnson of Tampa and Germaine Marie Tillotson of Savannah, Ga.; sisters-in-laws, Lauren Johnson of Broomfield, Colo., Cathy Johnson of Redding, Calif., Denise Johnson of Houma, Alison Johnson of Thibodaux and Sharon Johnson of Jacksonville; brothers-in-law, Timothy Dalton of Lafayette, Colo. and Scott Tillotson of Savannah, Ga.; 19 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his brother, John Christopher Johnson of Boulder; and grandparents, Velma Begnaud and Velty Breaux and Theresa and Emile Johnson, all of Lafayette
• student at the University of Colorado in Boulder where he worked in the Department of Public Safety; held an associate’s degree from Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado
• Aspen Mortuary of Arvada, Colo.

May Kraemer Martinez

• age 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 5 p.m. Feb. 16, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Ray Wilson, Enola Folse, Tina and Curlis Benoit and Rita and Guy Hotard; sister, Jeanne Loupe; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Martinez; parents, Ozan and Leah G. Kraemer; son, Wilford Martinez; brother, Yeansenn Kraemer; and sisters, Vivian Martinez, Mildred Rodrigue and Justine Rose
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dr. Michael Harris ‘Mick’ Peters

• age 60, a native of Joliet, Ill., and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 14, 2004
• funeral service was held today at First United Methodist Church in Houma with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Jane Wright Peters; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark Harris Peters and Dr. Michelle Renee Simon; and grandchildren, Benjamin Harris Peters, Michael Kenneth Peters, Thomas Paul Peters and Caroline Mary Peters
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Harris Peters and Betty Cooley Peters; and brother, Thomas Mark Peters
• professor of business at Nicholls State University; received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from General Motors Institute and his master’s and doctorate in business administration from Indiana University; professor emeritus of the Louisiana State University School of Business having taught there from 1971-91; professor of business at Middle Tennessee State University from 1991-2003; author of numerous books and professional journal articles in the field of business and production management; master gardener and an accomplished woodworker. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather; member of the First United Methodist Church in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bernadette B. Torres Prejean

• native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 16, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Dolores Stevens, Betty Blanchard and Janet Thibodeaux; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Oneil J. Torres; second husband, Samuel Prejean; parents, Phillip and Evelyn Kramer Benoit; brothers, Emile, Ulysse, Isadore and Forris Benoit and an infant brother; sisters, Althea Callahan, Ulusia Durocher, Leoncia Landry and Modelia Benoit
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and enjoyed gardening; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Charles J. ‘Hoop’ Rivet

• age 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marlene F. Rivet; son, Shawn Rivet; daughter, Hope Rivet; brothers, Bruce, Mike and Lynwood Rivet; sisters, Judy Adams, Kathleen Gravois, Patsy Baudier, Jean Blanchard and Linda Whitaker
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvere and Ethel Verret Rivet
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

John Paul Stone

• age 21, a native and resident of Luling, died Feb. 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Mount Airy Cemetery in Boutte
• survived by his father, Fred J. Stone; mother, Susan I. Stone; stepfather, William R. Vernor; grandparents, Raymond and Anna Pickett and Paul J. Stone; great-grandmother, Sarah Clewis; sisters, Barbie and Jamie Stone
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 18, 2004

Velma Mary Boudreaux

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:11 a.m. Feb. 14, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Chris Hebert Sr. and David Songe Sr.; brother, Anthony R. Boudreaux; sisters, Elerey Falgout, Beulah Hebert and Vienna Belanger; five grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Songe; parents, Evest and Rosanna Price Boudreaux; and brother, Nolton Boudreaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Emily Elizabeth Gautier

• infant, of Houma, died Feb. 16, 2004
• graveside service held Thursday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Michael Joseph Jr. and Rachel Ann Trahan Gautier of Houma; sisters, Destiny Jade and Hailey Michelle Gautier; grandparents, Glen and Catherine Pitre Trahan of Houma, Michael Sr. and Sheryl Pellegrin Gautier of Dulac; and great-grandparents, Wilbert and Virginia Darcey Trahan of Houma, Josephine Pellegrin and Cecile Gautier of Dulac
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joseph Obry and Yvonne Liner Pitre, Lawrence Felix Gautier, George Pellegrin; and step-grandmother, Betty Gautreaux Triche Pitre
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Te’Veannte’ H. Phillips

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Feb. 12, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Natasha Price; father, Havann Phillips, both of Thibodaux; brother, Havannte’ Phillips of Thibodaux; grandparents, Sidney Jr. and Dianne Price, Huey Jr. and Debra Phillips, all of Thibodaux; great-grandparents, Louise Hamilton, Eva Broussard, Louis Sr. and Carrie Woods of Thibodaux and Sidney Sr. and Myrtle Price of Donaldsonville
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Beatrice Tyler, Joseph Hamilton Sr. and Junious Waller
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Shirley Rogers Plaisance

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:42 p.m. Feb. 14, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Davis P. Plaisance; son, Charles P. Plaisance; daughter, Paula P. Guidry; brother, Nolan Rogers; sisters, Rose R. Cheramie, Ruth R. Eymard, Mabel R. Loflin and Geraldine R. Mayeur; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edar and Lydia L. Rogers; son, Gary Gisclair Sr.; brothers, Cleveland and Early Rogers; and sister, Carrie R. Cheramie
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anthony J. Robichaux

• age 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; memorial service held Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Geraldine C. Robichaux; mother, Lovenia F. Robichaux; sons, Jeffery P. Robichaux of Lockport, Jamie P. Robichaux, Devin M. Robichaux of Raceland and Tony Robichaux of Houma; daughter, Taylor Lynn Robichaux of Raceland; grandchildren, Brock, Julia, Tyler and Ashley Robichaux; and favorite pets, Little Tee Tee and Tiger
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Robichaux
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2004

Amy Delahoussaye Bell

• age 79, a native of Delcambre and resident of Larose, died at 5:11 p.m. Feb. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Holy Family Cemetery Chapel in New Iberia; religious service held today at the chapel, with burial at the cemetery
• survived by her son, Loney Bell; sisters, Edma "DeDe" Guillotte and Edita "Jo" LeBlanc; grandchildren, Lori B. Williams, Lonnie M. Bell and Lynn B. Boudoin; five great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Eva Bourque Delahoussaye; brothers, Theo, Willie and Alexon Delahoussaye; and sister, Edith Darcy
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene Steib Bourgeois

• age 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9 p.m. Feb. 17, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her husband, Edward F. Bourgeois of Donaldsonville; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Jewel "Toby" Rodrigue Bourgeois of Gonzales and Raymond and Patricia Boudreaux Bourgeois of Napoleonville; brother, Sidney Steib of Westwego; sisters, Lise Falgout, Pauline Perez and Lucille Steib, all of Westwego, and Margaret Naquin of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Lecta Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois, Danielle Abadie, Julie Bourgeois, Celeste Gordon, Monique Hicks and Brad Bourgeois; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Emelia Rodrigue Steib; and brothers, Whitney, Julien, Firmin and Paul Steib
• member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society of Donaldsonville
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Harold ‘Ronnie’ McGhee

• age 60, a native of Lake Charles and resident of New Iberia, died at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 18, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia; religious service held Friday at Trinity Baptist Church in New Iberia
• survived by his wife, Sallie Blackburn McGhee of New Iberia; mother, Mary Sue Wreyford McGhee of Thibodaux; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Linda McGhee and Ricky and Chanon McGhee; grandson, Myles McGhee of New Iberia; step-granddaughter, Heather Viator of New Iberia; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Ronnie Ayo; brother, Gary McGhee of Thibodaux; mother-in-law, Edith Blackburn of Ball; and brother-in-law, Charlie Blackburn of Ball
• preceded in death by his father, Harold "Mac" McGhee
• pallbearers were Kenneth Delcambre, Ronnie Ayo, Glenn Taylor, Heather Viator, Myles McGhee, Joe Viator, Keith Price and Greg Fulcher
• building contractor and owner of R and R Fabrication and Construction Co. of New Iberia; sponsor of the Cajun Elite Baseball Team

Donald Pierre Naquin Sr.

• age 56, a native of Point-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at the Montegut Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Vito Naquin of Montegut; mother, Della Marie LeBouef Naquin of Montegut; sons, Donald P. Jr. and Dwight Naquin and Travis LeBouef; daughters, Cindy Matherne, Barbara Lyons, Donna Levron and Pamela Naquin; brothers, Gerald, Eugene Sr., Glenn, Jimmy, Floyd, Gary and Larry Naquin Sr.; sisters, Caroline Charpentier, Betty Authement and Maudry Plaisance; 19 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Jean Usie "Pappy" Naquin; brothers, David, Houston and Horace Naquin; and sister, Emalie Naquin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Prince Woods Jr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery; surivived by his daughter, Audrey Laberge of Santa Clarita, Calif; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Brooks Woods; son, Harold Woods; sister, Mamie Brooks; and brother, Frank Jones
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

FEBRUARY 20, 2004

Early W. Every

• age 82, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 17, 2004
• visitation Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service held Monday at the church; burial at the Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by her daughter, Sadie Smith of Thibodaux; stepsons, Clifford Harris of Thibodaux and Anthony Every of Gray; sister, Georgia Jordan of Baton Rouge; brother, Cleveland White of California; eight grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Every; parents, John and Susie White; brothers, Jansen Williams, Ephan White, and Willie White; and sisters, Bertha Parker, Barbara White, and Lizzie Smart
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church. Her hobbies included painting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Alfred ‘Trapper’ Jones Jr.

• age 56, a native of Vacherie and resident of Lockport, died Feb. 11, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Nikita and Andrea Jones of Larose and Shantrice Minor of Oklahoma; sons, Allen Jones of Larose and Matthew Jones of Oklahoma; mother, Rita Jones of Vacherie; brothers, Carnel Jones of Houma, Brice Jones of Rowlett, Texas and Kenneth Jones of Vacherie; sisters, Clarise Oubre, Pamela Brown, Carla and Wendy Jones, all of Washington, D.C. and Adra Jones of Westwego; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Alfred Jones Sr.; and sisters, Elaine Sutherland, Connie and Stephanie Jones
• engineer with Doucet and Adams Offshore Tugs
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Pearl Marie Lapeyrouse Landry

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. Feb. 19, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy John and Cherie Avet Landry, Jeffrey J. Jr. and Laurie Landry and Gerald Paul Landry; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bobby Dosser, Joy and Bruce Pitre and Suezon C. Landry; brothers, Williment and Enest "Red" Lapeyrouse; sisters, Eula Arcement, Rita Songe, Joyce Pertuit and Dorothy Mason; grandchildren, Kristin M. Ward, James E. Miles Jr., Michelle A. Pitre, Melinda Sue Dosser Robin, Sara G. Landry Thoeny, Melissa A. Dosser, Jason J. Landry, Jack A. Landry and Kelly M. Landry; and great-grandchildren, Brandon J. Ward, Alisa F. Miles, Marshall D. Stiltner, Conner A. Landry, Julia E. Landry, Joshua E. Landry and Drake and Gauge Thoeny
• preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey J. Landry Sr.; parents, Enest Sr. and Alida Rock Lapeyrouse; and brothers, Wilson and Morris Lapeyrouse
• homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; parishioner of Maria Immocalata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Luella James Preston

• age 57, a native of Plattenville and resident of Bertrandville, died Feb. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claiborne Preston Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Laquanda E. Preston, Latoya and Otis Davis; a nephew she raised as her son, Keith James; sisters, Stella and Darlene James, Evelyn Watts, Edith Holloway, Loice Fredericks and Barbara Nelson; brothers, Melvin, Irvin, Larry, Alvin and Calvin James; stepsisters, Diane and Dinah Douglas; stepbrother, Keith Douglas; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James; brothers, Israel and Louis James
• retired food service employee
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Sharon ‘Mull’ Ross Thomas

• age 39, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 12, 2004
• 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 parents, Calvin and Albertha M. Ross; husband, Alvin E. Thomas Sr.; sons, Alvin Jr. and Adam Thomas; daughters, Rhonda, Lashawn and Raven Thomas; sisters, Amada and Dianna Ross; brothers, Calvin Jr. and Telly Ross; grandfather, Robert Miller Sr.; devoted aunt, Yonne W. Miller; great-uncle, Herman Thomas; five brothers-in-law; and five sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Eva C. Miller and Enda Ross; grandfather, Wallace Ross; uncle, L.V. Miller; her mother-in-law; and father-in-law
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Prince Woods Jr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• surivived by his daughter, Audrey Laberge of Santa Clarita, Calif; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Brooks Woods; son, Harold Woods; sister, Mamie Brooks; and brother, Frank Jones
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

FEBRUARY 21, 2004

Reuben H. Lynch Torr

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Odette Torr Barrios and husband, Keith, of Houma and Coy Ann Garcille of Lafayette; 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 his wife, Viola Landry Lynch Torr; his parents, Reuben H. "Frank Lynch" Torr and Irby Bergeron Torr; and one sister, Nancy Torr Musso Vicknair
• retired owner of Lynch Garage, a member of the American Legion and VFW and was a U. S. Air Force veteran; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie Griffin Faison Thibodeaux

• age 83, a native of Westwego and resident of Metairie, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Metairie; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by six siblings, Marilyn F. Wack, Vergie F. Petervary, Lois F. Stoltz and Robert, Ralph and C. Spencer Faison; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Faison; her second husband, Pierre Thibodeaux; her parents, Helen Vallee and Walter John Griffin; and two siblings, Irene Turpin and Walter Griffin

Bernice Thibodeaux Falgout

• no age given, a resident of Bridge City, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Bridge City; services today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
• survived by one son, Walter Falgout and wife, Coonie; one daughter, Ethel Baccus; five siblings, Everett, Melvin, Gerald and Eloise Thibodeaux, Diane Zeringue and Evelyn Blanchard; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Falgout; and three siblings, Herley and Raymond Thibodeaux and Elma Sauce

Whitney J. Dufrene

• age 90, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald Dufrene; five daughters, Jackie Prejean, Jeanette Mouney, Mary Sirgo, Loretta Matherne and Betty Foret; two brothers, Ernest Dufrene and Lester Dufrene; two sisters, Verly Reeves and Myrtle Hoffman; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Bernard Dufrene; his second wife, Alphonsine Trauth Dufrene; his third wife, Josephine Boudreaux Dufrene; his parents, Tousaint and Cecile Parks Dufrene; two brothers, Norris and Leonce Dufrene; and two sisters, Glaze Chauvin and Mae Toups
• retired from the Texaco plant in Paradis with 32 years of service

 

FEBRUARY 22, 2004

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FEBRUARY 23, 2004

Bernard Phillip ‘Bonnie’ Ellender

• age 80, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 21, 2004
• visitation today at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Leo Ellender of Bourg; sisters, Elise Dee Labat of Montegut, Merill Lirette of Bourg and Alice Redmond of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Ann Walker Ellender; parents, Paul Guy Ellender and Stella Lirette Ellender; and brother, Arthur "Tony"Ellender
• retired pumper supervisor with Texaco, a U. S. Navy veteran who served in World War II and a parishioner of St. Ann Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sitha Thornhill Hartzog

• age 87, a native of Franklin County, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died Feb. 20, 2004
• religious service was held today at Coteau Baptist Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her sons, Truman and Joe Hartzog; daughters, Jeannette Maddox, Linda Desmares and Bobbie Cheramie; half-brothers, Huey and R.W. Stephens; half-sisters, Julia Wilson and Gladys Farrah; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hartzog; parents, Celia Emfinger Stephens and Richard Stephens; brothers, Elvie and Bob Thornhill; half-brothers, Grady and J.W. Stephens; sisters, Essie Rushing and Lessie Wactor; and step-sisters, Bertha Ezell and Eunice Raybourn

Elsie Griffin Faison Thibodeaux

• age 83, a native of Westwego and resident of Metairie, died Feb. 19, 2004
• visitation today at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Metairie; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her children, Marilyn F. Wack, Vergie F. Petervary, Lois F. Stoltz and Robert, Ralph and C. Spencer Faison; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Faison; second husband, Pierre Thibodeaux; parents, Helen Vallee and Walter John Griffin; and siblings, Irene Turpin and Walter Griffin
• L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home of Metairie

 

FEBRUARY 24, 2004

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FEBRUARY 25, 2004

Claudia Clement Bauland

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Harold Bauland of Houma; son, Hal J. Bauland of Houma; daughter, Kay Bauland Samanie of Houma; brother, Renol Joseph Clement of Houma; sisters, Dorothy Clement, Marie C. Cenac and Marion C. Witt of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Rene Joseph Sr. and Mable Malbrough Clement; and brothers, Warren Sr. and Alfred Clement
• retired teacher of 20 years at St. Bernadette Catholic School and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Irene Folse Becnel

• age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:08 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her husband, Glovelance Becnel Sr.; sons, Glovelance "Tunafish" and Benjamin Becnel; daughter, Jennefer Becnel Adams Dehart; sister, Rita Golvania; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Heribert Sr. and Evelie Schexnayder Folse; brothers, Heribert Jr. and Westmore Folse; sisters, Eulalie Benoit, Francis Ockmand and Mary May Stein; and one great-granddaughter
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Irene B. Blanchard

• age 80, a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Linda Guidry, Sue Moore and Peggy Davis; sons-in-law, O.J. Guidry, Carl Moore and Jody Davis; sister, Ella Mae Malmedal; half-sisters, Jeanne Blanchard, Mary B. Chiasson and Lenora B. Guidry; half-brothers, Carrol and Murphy Blanchard; granddaughter, Dr. Felicia L. Olivier; grandsons, Dwight Olivier, Lanny, Corey and Lindsey Davis and Raymond, Justin and Joseph Moore; and great-granddaughter, Joy Morvant
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Luke Blanchard; parents, Edward Sr. and Margaret Landry Blanchard; daughter, Judy Ann Blanchard; sisters, Maynita B. Foret and Margie B. Hebert; and half-brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hazel Theriot Dufrene

• age 90,a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, Sherman Dufrene; brothers, Leverence and Edward Theriot; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Dufrene; parents, Justy and Arena Vedros Theriot; sons, Robert and Wilbert Dufrene; daughter, Joy Dufrene Wyble; brothers, Eric, Cyrus and Landris Theriot; sister, Maxie Gaudet; and four great-grandchildren
• member of the Ladies Altar Society in Gheens and was a cook at Holy Savior School for 32 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Verlie Rogers Guidry

• age 79, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 22, 2004
• memorial service held Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in Houma; no burial, as her body was donated to Tulane University for research
• survived by her sons, Barry Oliver Guidry of Houma and Gustave Claymille Guidry of Bayou Blue; daughters, Linda Ruth Triche of Dularge, Rose Jane Dinger, Nancy Marie Chaisson and Verlie Marguarite Folse, all of Houma; brothers, Roy and Jimmy Rogers; sisters, Velma Carroll of Alexandria and Virges Becnel of Vacherie; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Oliver Guidry; parents, Claymille and Odelia Bourgeois Rogers; daughters, Sadie Mae Triche and Kathleen Marie Guidry; and brother, Louis Rogers
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Vivian ‘Vie’ Blanchard Landry

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Homer St. Germain of Napoleonville; granddaughter, Paula Saucier of Addis; grandson, Anthony St. Germain of Walker and his wife, Jane; and great-grandsons, Barrette Mabile and Ricky and Conrad Saucier of Addis, Mathew Taylor, John Paul and Mark St. Germain of Walker
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Bebe" Landry; parents, Audresse and Agnes Blanchard; brothers, Lawrence and Noah Blanchard; sisters, Lucile Delune, Joanne Blanchard, Ceciel Hebert, Bernedette Blanchard, Elsie David and Marie Callagen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Terri Lynn Kinsey

• age 44, a native of Muskogee, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 2004
• survived by her parents, Wesley and Ginger Pofahl Snow; son, David Ray Woodall; daughter, Christina Woodall; brothers, Donnie and Pete Kinsey; and sister, Susan Zimmerman
• no funeral services were scheduled

John ‘Johnny’ Lassere

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:13 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Curtis and Tracy Lassere; daughters, Vera Robertson, Elizabeth Borne, Gwendolyn Granier, Louanna Schexnayder, Sherrie Landry, Angie Lassere and Jill Tregre; brother, Norman Lassere; sisters, Isabelle Simon, Doris Jablonski and Lucette Hanlin; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Oubre Lassere; parents, John and Celina Lassere; son, Mickey Lassere; great-grandson, Austin Roberston; brothers, O’Neil, Frank, Numa, Gaspard and Lincoln Lassere; and sister, Oline Brazan
• parishoner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Janice Naquin Terrebonne Mandina

• age 60, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, Stevens Terrebonne Jr. of Vaiden, Miss., and Barry Terrebonne of Houma; daughters, Liz Terrebonne Raffray and Julie Terrebonne Brown of Houma; brother, Lawrence Naquin Jr. of Gheens; sisters, Velma Dufrene of Westwego, Dolores Lewellen of Thibodaux and Shirley Bergeron of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stevens Terrebonne Sr.; parents, Lawrence Sr. and Olidia Dupre Naquin; brother, Allen Naquin; and sisters, Verlie Gautreaux and Eunice Blanchard
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Madeline Parr Najolia

• age 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Najolia; parents, George and Zeo Bourgeois Parr; brothers, Abel, Jules, Dewey, Albert and Adam Parr; and sisters, Nezilda Parr, Bella Guidry, Amelia Richard, Nettie Theriot, Agnes Bailleaux, Leola Allemand, Lena Guidry, Lula Verrett and Emily Allemand
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mildred Richard Naquin

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Arthur Jr., Donald, Robert and Richard Naquin; daughters, Betty Dupont, Pam Peltier and Millie Naquin; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Buster" Naquin Sr.; parents, Lucien and Edna Bourgeois Richard; brothers, L. J. Jr., Roland, Camille and Edward Richard; and sisters, Alice and Edna Weimer and Judith Molaison
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2004

Lee Ray Vidrine

• age 68, a native of Reddell and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Chapel, 2260 W. 21stt Ave., in Covington; funeral service held today at the funeral home, with burial at New Hope Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virdlea Anthony Vidrine; sons, Anthony "Tony" and David Vidrine and James Sharp of Folsom; daughter, Jenny Rivet of Labadieville, Debra Sharp of Thibodaux, Nadine Oglesby of Covington and Vanessa Sharp of Pensacola; brother, Lionel Vidrine of New Iberia; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington

Eddie P. Orgeron

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 1:23 p.m. Feb. 25, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial held Saturday at the church; burial in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Melva Pitre Orgeron; son, Peter Joseph Orgeron Sr.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Cesla Hymel Orgeron; son, Gillon Orgeron Sr.; brothers Mitch, Percy, Joseph and Dave Orgeron; sisters Bridgette Cheramie and Mae Collins
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he served as an usher; veteran of the U. S. Navy; fourth-degree Knights of Columbus and a member of the American Legion and St. Joseph Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Elda ‘Maw Maw Champ’ Champagne

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jeffery and Errol Cheramie of Larose; brothers, Gilbert, Alvin and Russell Gautreaux of Larose; 10 grandchildren; and 20 reat-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Norris Cheramie; and second husband, A. J. Champagne Sr.; son, Larry Noah Cheramie; brother, Ernest Gautreaux; and granddaughter, Ramona Cheramie
• Catholic and a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the lady’s auxiliary and the Catholic Daughters of America
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Jodie Smith Banas

• age 35, a native of Schriever and resident of Montverde, Fla., died Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward D. Banas Jr.; mother, Ananell Smith Bracy of Franklinton; stepfather, Michael Bracy; son, Kyle D. Banas of Montverde; daughter, Brittanie N. Banas of Montverde; brothers, Vione A. Smith of Vacherie and William Joseph Breland Jr. of Franklinton; and sister, Heather L. Smith of Tampa, Fla.
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

FEBRUARY 27, 2004

Irene B. Blanchard

• age 80, a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 2004
• visitation Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Linda Guidry, Sue Moore and Peggy Davis; sons-in-law, O.J. Guidry, Carl Moore and Jody Davis; sister, Ella Mae Malmedal; half-sisters, Jeanne Blanchard, Mary B. Chiasson and Lenora B. Guidry; half-brothers, Carrol and Murphy Blanchard; granddaughter, Dr. Felicia L. Olivier; grandsons, Dwight Olivier, Lanny, Corey and Lindsey Davis and Raymond, Justin and Joseph Moore; and great-granddaughter, Joy Morvant
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Luke Blanchard; parents, Edward Sr. and Margaret Landry Blanchard; stepmother, Carrie Hebert Blanchard; daughter, Judy Ann Blanchard; sisters, Maynita B. Foret and Margie B. Hebert; and half-brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Daniel ‘Danny’ Broussard

• age 50, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Mathews, died at 8:56 p.m. Feb. 26, 2004
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeannie Chouest Broussard; sons, Danny Broussard Jr. and Jesse and Davey Bergeron; daughters, Denise B. Martin and Jessica B. Blouin; brothers, Norbert and Audie Broussard; sisters, Vally B. McGinn, Virginia B. Bourgeois and Peggy Falgout; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Agnes Broussard; and sister, Gertrude B. Dourgue
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Elda ‘Maw Maw Champ’ Champagne

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 24, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jeffery and Errol Cheramie of Larose; brothers, Gilbert, Alvin and Russell Gautreaux of Larose; sister, Helen B. Robinson; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Norris Cheramie; and second husband, A.J. Champagne Sr.; her mother and father, Leonise Plaisance Gautreaux and Noah Gautreaux; son, Larry Noah Cheramie; brother, Ernest Gautreaux; and granddaughter, Ramona Cheramie
• Catholic and a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the lady’s auxiliary and the Catholic Daughters of America
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Josephine Adams Comardelle

• age 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:25 p.m. Feb. 26, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Charles, Lawrence Jr., Thomas, Randy and Timothy Comardelle; daughters, Ethel Hotard and Peggy Matherne; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Yank" Comardelle Sr.; parents, Antoine Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams; brothers, Adolph, Alfred, Antoine Sr., Lucien and Joseph Adams; and sisters, Angeline Clulee, Elvire and Estelle Comardelle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Curtis ‘Wolf’ Dixon Sr.

• age 62, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Feb. 20, 2004
• visitation today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by his sons, Curtis Jr. and Kenneth Dixon; daughters, Sharon and Detrelle Dixon; stepdaughters, Monicker and Danielle Jones of Donaldsonville and Myana Jones of Thibodaux; brothers, Charles Dixon and Epthen Parker; four grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Michele Plaisance Dixon
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Hillary ‘Dune’ Fair Jr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Davis Fair; sons, Bruce, Troy, Tyrone Sr. and Darwin Fair of Paincourtville; daughter, Dedra Scott of Gonzales, sisters, Melba Bougere of Labadieville, Alice Lewis of Bertrandville, Mary Ann Myles, Doris and Bernadine Fair, all of Trenton, N.J., and the Rev. Barbara Crayton of Gonzales; brothers, David Sr. and Robert Fair Sr. of Paincourtville; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hillary and Irene Fair Sr.; daughter, Sherdell Fair; and sister, Dorothy Fair
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Viola Griffin Giardina

• age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 1:55 a.m. Feb. 26, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, James A. Giardina of Baton Rouge; brother, Sam Griffin; sisters, Lorina Prestenback, Joyce Puglise and Egnola Richoux; two grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ernestine Duet Griffin; brothers, Eric, Hubert and Anthony Griffin; and sister, Verda G. Guidry
• Catholic; served in the Women’s Army Corps Auxiliary and was a member of the American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Patricia Johnson

• age 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Ponchatoula, died Feb. 15, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by four sons; seven sisters; and nine brothers; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Marcus Johnson and Irma Elphage
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Mildred Marie ‘Miss Mil’ Newchurch

• age 88, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 2:20 p.m. Feb. 25, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brother, Robert Newchurch Sr. of Paincourtville; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, John G Sr. and Elda Comeaux Newchurch; brothers, Henry, Joseph Roy, John Jr. and Philip "Scrap" Newchurch; and sisters, May Dupuis and Valburge Newchurch
• retired nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Paincourtville Clinic for 50 years of service; member of St. Elizabeth Ladies Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

FEBRUARY 28, 2004

Alfred ‘Dana’ Mack Jr.

• age 30, a native of Larose and resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nikki Marie Mack of Hattiesburg; his parents, Alfred Sr. and Yvonne Mack of Larose; one son, Kelsy Collins of Hattiesburg; one brother, Yul Mack of Larose; and two sisters, Tonia and Sheena Mack of Larose
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Muriel Sr. and Beatrice B. Mack

Daniel ‘Danny’ Broussard

• age 50, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Mathews, died at 8:56 p.m. Feb. 26, 2004
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeannie Chouest Broussard; three sons, Danny Broussard Jr. and Jesse and Danny Bergeron; two daughters, Denise B. Martin and Jessica B. Blouin; two brothers, Norbert and Audie Broussard and Vally B. McGinn; two sisters, Virginia B. Bourgeois and Peggy Falgout; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Agnes Broussard; and sister, Gertrude B. Dourgue
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Rodney Joseph Benoit Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Helena Benoit; his mother, Louise Benoit; three sons, Rodney Benoit Jr., Richard Benoit and Kevin Benoit; one daughter, Crystal Perry; eight brothers, Authur, Jerry, Loyd, Autry, Adam, Petter, Paul and Irvin; and eight sisters, Tessie, Sally, Marlin, Hazel, Virgie, Erma, Elma and Patricia; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Adam Benoit Sr. and one brother, Vernon Benoit

 

FEBRUARY 29, 2004

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