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Obituaries January, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 January 2005

JANUARY 1, 2005

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JANUARY 2, 2005

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JANUARY 3, 2005

Lena ‘Mae Mae’ O. Guidry

• age 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11 a.m. Dec. 31, 2004
• visitation today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Morille Jr. and Ores Guidry; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Morille T. Guidry Sr.; parents, Ores J. and Lena Becnel Ockman; daughter, Sandra Ann G. Sigrist; and brother, Norman Ockman
• parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elizabeth Bridges Hanks

• age 92, a native and resident of Greensburg, La., died at 5:35 p.m. Dec. 30, 2004
• visitation today at Greensburg United Methodist Church; religious service held today at the church with burial at Greensburg Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Ruth Hanks of Thibodaux and Kathryn Hanks of Raceland; son, Charles W. Hanks of Greensburg; sister, Daisy B. Walker of Greensburg; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Toler Hanks; and brothers, Tom Ed Bridges, R. D. Bridges, Lathan Bridges and W. H. Bridges
• McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood

Ruffin Joseph Henry

• age 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Coteau, died at 7:45 a.m. Jan 1, 2005
• visitation today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Calicia Kreamer Henry; daughter, Shirley H. Kreamer; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcel Henry and Sylvania Trahan Henry; brothers, Willis and Wallace Henry
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Sheldon Paul ‘Piper’ Loupe Jr.

• age 21, a native and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 31, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Sheldon Paul Loupe Sr. and Katherine Diane Falgout; sister, Alisha D. Loupe; grandparents, Calvin "Dale" and Betty McBroom Falgout, Emelien Joseph and Aline Guidroz Loupe; aunt; Dawn Auvil; and cousins, Stephanie and Billy. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives
• preceded in death by his first cousin, Gillian Dufrene; and aunt, Glenda Loupe
• member of the Nicholls State University Choir; enjoyed playing the piano
• Falgout Funeral Home

Muriel Ann ‘Lou’ Weimer

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 p.m. Jan. 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Augustus Weimer; and brother, Bobby Breaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie P. and Mamie Alicia Champagne Breaux; and brothers, Ewell, Clifford, Lionel and Warren Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 4, 2005

Eugene Adams

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:49 a.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elise Theresa Adams; sons, David and Daniel Adams; daughters, Jane Rodrigue and Judy Loflin; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons
• preceded in death by his parents, Elephage and Judith Adams; and a son, Donald Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Vivian Champagne Adams

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport died at 11:15 a.m. Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Irvin Jr. and Terry Adams; brother, Johnny Champagne; sisters, Beatrice Monnier, Emily Ledet, Octavia Ledet and Gertrude Matherne; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin "Brother" Adams Sr.; parents, Alcest and Edolia Foret Champagne; brother, Pierre Champagne; three sisters, Irma Babin, Mae Dufrene and Theresa Aupied; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eugene Murphy Bonvillain Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Poiencot Bonvillain of Houma; sons, Eugene Murphy Bonvillain Jr., Aurelie "A. J." Bonvillain, Perry Bonvillain, John Bonvillian and Kenneth Bonvillain Jr. of Houma; daughters, Brenda Voisin of Houma and Connie Trahan of Gulfport, Miss.; brother, E. J. Bonvillain of Houma; sister, Bell Gervais of Marrero; 33 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Idel Leonard Bonvillain; brothers, Hewitt, Ivy, Francis, Norris and Lawrence Bonvillain; sisters, Cecile, Irene and Effie Bonvillain and Clavia Brunet; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter
• served in the U. S. Army and was a retired rigger with McDermott; member of the East Park Volunteer Fire Department and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland N. Cole

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 30, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• guardian of Alisa Ward and Trayon Ward of Thibodaux; brothers, Clarence Anderson Sr. of Houma, and LeRoyal Cole Sr. of Port Allen; and sister, Fawvette Coleman of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his wife, Essie Johnson Cole; parents, Alice Cole Anderson and Paul Cole; brother, Lionel Cole; and sister, Eldora Cole
• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the usher board
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Wayne ‘Hal’ Dixon

• age 64, a native of Senatobia, Miss., and resident of Houma for 25 years, died at 3:25 p.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and to service time Thursday at St. Gregory Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church; cremation followed
• survived by his wife, June London Dixon; daughters, April Dixon Pullin and Dee Dixon Pace; brother, Bud Dixon; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Vincent and May Trotter Dixon; son, Hap Dixon; and brother, Dickie Dixon
• parishioner of St. Gregory; lieutenant and pilot in the U. S. Navy and was an employee of Crescent Drilling in Houston; Harley Davidson enthusiast
• Falgout Funeral Home

Roy A. Hebert Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Debra Hebert; brother, Onezipe Hebert Jr.; sisters, Alzina Pitre, Beatrice Pitre, Delphine Hebert, Enesia LaJeune of Basile and Emelda Lefont of Abbeville; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Onezipe Hebert Sr. and Rosia Dantin Hebert; son, Roy A. Hebert Jr.; brothers, Bertoud "Bert" Sr., Sandras and Lipton hebert; and sister, Edelia Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Emma Ordoyne Landry

• age 67, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Jerry Landry; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Ray Ann Pitre; Junior and Tina Benoit and Raymond Pitre; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene Pitre and Brent Rodrigue, Darlene Pitre and Dwain Arceneaux; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Larry and Donna Landry Keith "Peppy" and Mary Landry and Craig and Tammy Landry; brother, Frank Ordoyne; sisters, Virgie Ordoyne Tauzin and Emily Ordoyne Delatte; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson
• preceded in death by her parents, Oza and Evelyn Ordoyne; brother, Harry Ordoyne; and sister, Irene O. Bourgeois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gertie White Foret Lyons

• age 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:11 a.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie "Bill" Joseph Lyons; sons, Cecil Foret of Houma, Daniel "Danny" Foret of League City, Texas; daughters, Cedolia F. Smith of Woodlands, Texas; Lori Ann F. Duplantis of Chauvin and Catherine P. Trahan of Gray; brother, Adam James White; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jervis Joseph Foret; parents, Clancy J. and Lena M. Benoit White; daughters, Sonia Ann Foret; brother, John Joseph White; sister, Pearly Marie Constrantiche; and granddaughter, Kimberly Smith
• retired housekeeping employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home

Rose Matherne

• age 63, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Paul Matherne; mother, Clothilde Frisella; daughters, Paula Chatagnier, Theresa Crochet; brothers, Joe and John Frisella; sisters, Kathy Duplantis, Jeanette Schexnyder; one grandson and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by her father, Joe Frisella Jr.
• loving wife, caring mother and giving grandmother
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Marie Fournier Pitre

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:10 a.m. Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Benton Pitre; and his fiancee, Twila Quick; brothers, Glynn, Gene and Peter Fournier; grandchild, Nicole Pitre; and step-grandchild, Coy Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pitre; parents, Etienne "T-Chan" and Cecile Lodridge Fournier; brothers, John, Herbert, Novene, Etienne, Alden, Lester and Robert Fournier
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Augustin ‘Gus’ Theriot

• age 102, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:10 a.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Mildred T. Bourgeois; grandchildren, Nancy B. Foret, Chris G. Bourgeois and Karen B. Breaux; great-grandchildren, Nicole M. Bourgeois and Jai J. Breaux; great-great-grandchild, Abby Joel Thomassie; sisters, Inez T. Boudreaux and Ethel T. Foret
• preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, May Bourgeois Theriot; parents, Louis Sr. and Mathilde Gaudet Theriot; brother, Louis Theriot Jr.; grandchild, Joel J. Bourgeois; and sisters, Edwith T. Melancon, Elena T. Babin, Edna T. Degruise, Lydia T. Danos and Exse T. Waguespack
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Robert F. ‘Doc’ Weller

• age 79, a native of Dewitt, Iowa and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:35 p.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at First United Methodist Church; religious service held Wednesday at the church
• survived by his companion, Janis Schoef; former wife, Loretta Weller; sons, Tim Weller of Baton Rouge and Ted Weller of Thibodaux; daughters, Cindy Boudreaux of Fountain, Colo., and Wendy Baker of Napoleonville; brother, Bill Weller of Colorado; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weller; son, Robert Weller Jr.; brothers, Ernest and Vernon Weller; and sisters, Irene, Lillian and Florence
• one of the state’s first chiropractors and a member of the first State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; educated at Palmer College of Chriopractic; served as secretary-treasurer for 25 years of the Chriropractic Association of Louisiana; helped numerous patients and mentored many chiropractic physicians in his 52 years of practice; office is still in operation today run by his son, Ted Weller; member of the Masonic Unity Lodge 267 since the 1970s; founded Gatorville USA 15 years ago and operated it until his death; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

 

JANUARY 5, 2005

Abby Thomas Bascle

• age 105, a native and resident of Bourg, died Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Ann Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister, Dorothy B. Prosperie
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; brothers, Mott, Eba and Rheuben F. Bascle; and sisters, Phoebe B. Falgout and Allie Bascle
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Therese Callais Danos

• age 94, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 4, 2004
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Helen D. Terrebonne and Elenora D. Rebstock; daughter-in-law, Nancy T. Danos; sisters, Elma C. Bourgeois and Julia C. Toups; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adrien Danos; parents, Placide and Alice Eymard Callais; son, Gillis Danos Sr.; sons-in-law, Henry D. Terrebonne and Darwin J. Rebstock; brothers, Nelson, Cleo and Gillis Callais; sisters, Sara C. Esponge, Justalia C. Charpentier, Ourelia C. Danos, Inez C. Adams and Ena Callais
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Altar Society in Golden Meadow
• Samart Funeral Home

Brenda Jeanjacques

• age 55, a native of San Francisco, Calif., and resident of Morgan City died Dec. 27, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Harvest Full Gospel Non Denomination Church in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the church
• survived by her mother, Barbara Broussard of Gardena, Calif; daughter, Vernita Jeanjacques Simmons, and husband Jessie Simmons Jr. of Houma; sisters, Katherine Lewis of Raceland, Sheila Small and Barbara Carthern of San Francisco, Marilyn Small of Los Angeles, Andrea Hayson, and Darlene Jackson of Gardena, and Betty Jean of Calif.; brothers, Leon Small and Neil Anderson of Hawthorne, Calif; Billy Small and Edison Small Jr., of Richmond, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Edison Small Sr.; sons, Antione Jeanjacques, and Terrez Jeanjacques
• member of Harvest Full Gospel Non Denomination Church of Houma; hobbies included cooking and traveling
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Emma Ordoyne Landry

• age 67, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Jerry Landry; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Ray Ann Pitre; Junior and Tina Benoit and Raymond Pitre; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene Pitre and Brent Rodrigue, Darlene Pitre and Dwain Arceneaux; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Larry and Donna Landry Keith "Peppy" and Mary Landry and Craig and Tammy Landry; brother, Frank Ordoyne; sisters, Virgie Ordoyne Tauzin and Emily Ordoyne Delatte; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson
• preceded in death by her parents, Oza and Evelyn Ordoyne; brother, Harry Ordoyne; and sister, Irene O. Bourgeois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James LeBoeuf

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Panama City, Fla., died Jan. 1, 2005
• funeral services were held Tuesday in Panama City
• survived by his wife, Rita Crosby LeBoeuf; one daughter, Linda Walker and husband, Ted; six sisters, Nina Badeaux and husband, Fred, of New Iberia, Judith Musslewhite and husband, Leland, of Gilbert, Ariz., Connie Boudreaux, Jeanne Doiron, Luella Guidry and Imelda Acosta, all of Houma; brother, Eugene LeBoeuf and wife, Mrytle, of Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Inez Bacon LeBoeuf and James LeBoeuf; and brother, Roger LeBoeuf
• retired from the U. S. Navy serving in World War II, Cambodia and Vietnam

Chester P. Rodrigue

• age 69, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Trudy Thibodaux Rodrigue; sons, Darrell, Leonard and Brian Rodrigue and Robert Braud Jr.; daughters, Tiffany Braud Percle and Celeste Braud Ponvelle; brothers, Mack Rodrigue Sr., Manuel Rodrigue and James Rodrigue; sister, Judy Rodrigue Ordoyne; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Malkior and Selle Oubre Rodrigue; and sisters, Virgie Rodrigue Loup and Merline Rodrigue Oubre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 6, 2005

Carroll Joseph ‘Ping’ Bourgeois

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 a.m. Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Benoit Bourgeois; son, Bartley Paul Bourgeois; daughters, Carol Ann Bourgeois Guidry and Beth Bourgeois Pace; brother, Lloyd Bourgeois; sister, Linda Bourgeois Zeringue; grandchildren, Chalisse, Celeste and Beau Albert, Kaine, Kody and Jordan Pace; and great-grandchild, Skylar Lagarde
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Lorraine Guidry Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph A. Curole Jr.

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Jackson, died Dec. 19, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; he donated his body to science
• survived by his sons, Jerry and Kenneth Curole; daughter, Nellie Orgeron; sister, Jean Breaux; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Adia P. Curole; parents, Joseph Sr. and Ella Chauvin Curole; son, Gary Curole; brothers, Sylvester Sr. and Bennie Curole; sisters, Neita Vedros and Ida Tastet
• U. S. Marine Corps veteran; enjoyed walking and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Estelle M. Garlington

• age 76, a native of Basile and resident of Lockport, died at 3:41 a.m. Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, J.B. Garlington; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty G. LeBlanc and Jeffrey LeBlanc Jr., Sandra G. Degruise and Blaine Degruise; sister, Stella Ledoux; grandchildren, Michelle LeBlanc, Ben LeBlanc and his wife Jessica, Jacob LeBlanc, Jon Degruise and Amanda Degruise
• preceded in death by her parents, Dennie and Dorceline Langley Marcantel; and half sister, Eva Reed Prejean
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary; retired teacher from Lockport Lower Elementary and Holy Savior Catholic School
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Elizabeth Bridges Hanks

• age 92, a native and resident of Greensburg, La., died at 5:35 p.m. Dec. 30, 2004
• religious service was held Monday at Greensburg United Methodist Church with burial at Greensburg Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Ruth Hanks Chiasson of Thibodaux and Kathryn Hanks Labat of Raceland; son, Charles W. Hanks of Greensburg; sister, Daisy B. Walker of Greensburg; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Toler Hanks; and brothers, Tom Ed Bridges, R.D. Bridges, Lathan Bridges and W.H. Bridges
• McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood

Cory ‘CX’ Quebodeaux

• age 49, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Hazel and Lee Quebodeaux; son, Jared Hebert; daughters, Jamie Quebodeaux and Jessica Hebert; sister, Roxanne LeBlanc; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by two grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

RoseMary B. Scott

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her sons, Timothy and Keith Scott; daughters, Suzanne S. Theriot and Roxanne S. Auzien; sisters, Morine Savoie and Gloria Felton; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lyle Bergeron; mother, Jessie Pontiff Bergeron; brother, Ernest Bergeron
• Catholic; hobbies were cooking, shopping and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 7, 2005

Jeannette ‘Jenny’ Dupre Apperson

• native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, died at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 2005, after a four-year battle with cancer
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales
• survived by her husband, Henry "Buddy" Apperson; sons, John Daniel and Brian Apperson; daughter, Megan Apperson Percy; grandchild, William Conner Percy; mother, Jeannette Dupre; brothers, Alvin Jr., and John Dupre; sister, Agnes Dupre; son-in-law, Adam Percy; and sister-in-law, Ramona Dupre
• preceded in death by her father, Alvin Dupre
• attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor of arts in English; earned a master’s degree in English at Mississippi State University; an English professor at Mary Holmes Junior College in Mississippi, then became a homemaker; helped inaugurate the LSU English Department Louisiana Summer Film Festival project
• it was her wish that the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans use her body to study the rare form of cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma, which took her prematurely from her loved ones

Aline Bourgeois Breaux

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Leon "Buddy" Jr. and Gayle Breaux; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Ray Hodson, Loretta and Dan Duplantis, Christine and John Beirs; sister, Nora Acosta; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon E. Breaux; parents, Thomas A. and Nora Mayet Bourgeois; brothers, Thomas, Ferdinand, Conrad and Guy Bourgeois; sisters, Eloise Koebel and May Gibbens
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Isaure Marie Bergeron

• age 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 a.m. Jan. 7, 2005
• survived by her sons, Allen, Steve, John, Mark and Sam Bergeron; daughter, Kathleen Rhodes; sister, Lynnette Freret; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Bergeron; parents, Yves Charles and Felicia Marie Crochet Guidry; son, Arnold G. Bergeron Sr.; grandson, Travis Bergeron; brothers, Alfred, Eric and Redel Guidry; and sister, Rita Whipple
• member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home

Vergie B. Christensen

• age 70, a native of Venice and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Timmy Joseph Gonzeles, Bobby Joseph Gonzales and Ronnie James Christensen; daughter, Cindy Ann Gonzales Ryles; brothers, James E. Buras, Farrell A. Buras, Larry Steve Fitzgerald, Robert L. Fitzgerald, John C. Fitzgerald and Danny Wayne Fitzgerald; sisters, Lois Theresa Buras, Ann Fitzgerald Carter, Kim Fitzgerald Smith and Sandy Fitzgerald; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester James Christensen; fathers, Anthony Dimitry Buras and John W. Fitzgerald; mothers, Marie Elizabeth Reese and Myrtle Gaudet Fitzgerald; son, Danny Joseph Gonzales; brother, Leroy Joseph Buras; and sister, Rosemary Theresa Buras Squarsich
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph A. Curole Jr.

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Jackson, died Dec. 19, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; donated his body to science
• survived by his sons, Jerry and Kenneth Curole; daughter, Nellie Orgeron; sister, Jean Breaux; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Adia P. Curole; parents, Joseph Sr. and Ella Chauvin Curole; son, Gary Curole; brothers, Sylvester Sr. and Bennie Curole; sisters, Neita Vedros and Ida Tastet; and grandson, Jerry Curole Jr.
• U. S. Marine Corps veteran; enjoyed walking and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Sadie Perrin DeFord

• age 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Hilda Orgeron; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alidore Perrin; second husband, Robert DeFord; parents, Edward and Edna Cheramie; daughter, Peggy Perrin Vizier; brothers, Emile, Hillary, Perry and Edward Cheramie; sisters, Clara Stern, Anna Templeton and Virginia Marek
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Davis Paul Guidry

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Harold Guidry; sisters, Bernice Van Gossen and Earline Walthall
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Amy Gaudet Guidry; brothers, Herbert and Edwin Guidry; and sisters, Lorraine Bourgeois and Gussie Bealer
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Maxine Sims Johnson

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Johnson Sr. of Thibodaux; sons, Jason and Jarrod Johnson of Thibodaux; sister, Ernestine Washington of Thibodaux; stepsister, Diana Carter of Thibodaux, stepbrother, Elward Carter of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Olivia Carter, stepfather, Thomas Carter; son, James Johnson Jr.; and brother, Morrell Carter
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Roy Joseph Kramer Sr.

• age 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Kraemer, died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Oval Kramer; sons, Roy Jr. and David Kramer; daughters, Rosetta Kramer and Virginia Anderson; sister, Rosalie Lamartina; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Azeline Cortez Kramer; and son, Paul Edmond Kramer
• veteran of World War II, was a U. S. Army veteran and a 102nd Airborne Paratrooper; enjoyed fishing and hunting

Derrick J. Plaisance

• age 23, a native and resident of Galliano, died Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Lawrence Plaisance and Julie Fischer; brother, Lawrence Plaisance Jr.; and grandparents, Warren Fischer and Delphine Hebert
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Fischer; and brother, Brandon Eymard
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 8, 2005

RoseMary B. Scott

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• funeral services Friday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Herbert W. Merkel; two sons, Timothy and Keith Scott; two daughters, Suzanne B. Theriot and husband, Mark, and Roxanne S. Ayzien and husband, Terry; two sisters, Morine Savoie and husband, Earl, and Gloria Felton and husband, Allen; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lyle Bergeron and Jessie Pontiff Bergeron; and one brother, Ernest Bergeron
• retired and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Brennice Harkins

• age 81, a native of Kentwood and resident of Andrews, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Trinity Baptist Church in Longview; funeral service today at the church, with interment in Grace Hill Mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Phillis Leunberger of Midwest City, Okla., and Lona Dell Goodson of Australia; one son, Daniel Sullivan of Houma; two brothers, Elmer Griffith of Escondido, Calif., and Ray Pierce of Monroe; three sisters, Bonnie Strickland of Kentwood, Wanzie Hilley of Andrews and Helen Courtney of Monroe; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• member of Trinity Baptist Church

Yvonne Boudreaux Dagenhardt

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lloyd F. Dagenhardt of Houma; four sons, David "Bart" Dagenhardt, Glynn Dagenhardt, Bryan Dagenhardt and Patrick Dagenhardt of Houma; three daughters, Kandy Theriot of Houma, Donna John Kerr of Navarre, Fla., and Lois Ann Autin of Morgan City; four sisters, Helen Whipple, Eula Williams, Mildred Domangue and Yvette Cavallo of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules Boudreaux and Filida Champagne Boudreaux; four brothers, J. B., Tony, Lee and Gilbert Boudreaux; and one sister, Eunice Robichaux
• retired bookkeeper
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 9, 2005

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JANUARY 10, 2005

Leonard James ‘Snookie’ Albert

• age 90, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m., Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today at Holy Family Church; religious service at the church, with interment in Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by many nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Eleanor Baker Albert; parents, Luciano and Celestine Billamore Albert; brothers, Leno, Johnny and Harry Albert; and sisters, Victoria Chaisson, Philomena Lenain, Beatrice Champagne and Maude Billiot
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eddie Lee Anderson

• age 80, a resident of Raceland, died Jan. 9, 2005
• religious service was held Sunday at First Baptist Church of Krotz Springs, with burial at Baptist Cemetery in Krtoz Springs
• survived by his wife, Mildred Foret Anderson of Raceland; son, Bruce Anderson of Krotz Springs; stepsons, Alvin and Calvin Sapia of Raceland; daughters, Yvonne Artell of Krotz Springs, Darlene Broussard of Maurice, Christine Collier of Lafayette and stepdaughter, Linda Chouest of Larose; brothers, Junior Muse of Vetress, Milton Muse of Alabama; sisters, Marie Frazier of Dallas, Patsy Lovette of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Mike Anderson; sister, Ruby Lee Angiel; brothers, Jessie Muse and Norwood Muse; and first wife, Thelma Bordelon Anderson
• Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs

Oliver Jackson ‘O. J.’ Braud

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church
• survived by his wife, Lucille Capo Braud; sons, Richard James, John Oliver and Michael Joseph Braud; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Braud, June Ellen B. Wilson and Cynthia Ann B. Dehart; brother, Charles Henry Braud; and grandchildren, Laura, Rob, Emily and Stephanie Wilson
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Porche Braud; and parents, Oliver "Buck" Henry Braud and Emellian Petite Braud
• World War II veteran in the U. S. Army Air Corp; member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1114 and Past Commander of VFW Post No. 5097
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sadie Perrin DeFord

• age 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Hilda Orgeron; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alidore Perrin; her second husband, Robert DeFord; her parents, Edward and Edna Cheramie; one daughter, Peggy Perrin Vizier; four brothers, Emile, Hillary, Perry and Edward Cheramie; and three sisters, Clara Stern, Anna Templeton and Virginia Marek
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Brandon Salvadore Filardo

• age 13, a native of Houma and resident of Calhoun, died at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kenneth S. Jr. and Lisa Duet Filardo of Calhoun; sister, Ashley Lynn Filardo of Calhoun; grandparents, Charles "C. J." Duet Jr. and Ellen Theriot Duet of Schriever, Kenneth S. Filardo Sr. and Mildred Naquin Filardo of Houma; godmother, Mona Duet Roberts of Schriever; godfather, Joseph B. Roberts of Schriever; aunt, Joni Filardo Green; uncle, Jonathan D. Filardo; and cousins, Celeste M. Roberts, Kristen L. Roberts, Anne M. Roberts, Jaimie L. Jarboe, Samuel T. Filardo and Leonardo W. Filardo
• preceded in death by his aunt, Celeste Mary Duet
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Thomas Guidry

• age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:23 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• graveside services Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his parents, Logan and Jane Hebert Guidry; son, Todd Guidry; daughter, Laurie G. Kiffe; sisters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; and grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Cherie Stoufflet Guidry; and sister, Gail Dubois
• retired Texaco employee of 32 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lydia Gravois Labat

• age 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Jan. 8, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Prof. Ronald Labat; sons, Michael and Lyndon Labat; brothers, Edwin, Allen and Francis Gravois; sisters, Ann Granier and Virginia Leache; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Effie Steib Gravois; brothers, Raymond and Philip Gravois; and sister, Mildred Weber
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Greg Joseph Ordoyne

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; cremation followed
• survived by his companion, Dianne Landry; mother, Marjorie N. Ordoyne; stepsons, Jordan and Josh Landry; stepdaughter, Kevan Landry; brothers, Roy Jr., Danny, Troy and Rickie Ordoyne; sisters, Rebecca Ordoyne, Patricia Baudoin and Susie Clement
• preceded in death by his father, Roy P. Ordoyne Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Amy Trahan Price

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at the hall, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her son, Charles Price; daughter, Betty Lou Billiot; sister, Allie Portier; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Price; parents, Alexander and Ozilia Pontiff Trahan; brothers, Wallace, George, Anathole, Wilson, Avison and Lawrence Trahan; and sisters, Annie Sevin, Mary Price and Odelia Toups
• Baptist; hobbies included crocheting, knitting and sewing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 11, 2005

Leonard Francis ‘Moon’ Bergeron

• age 68, a native of Southdown Plantation, Houma and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Effie Taylor; parents, Maurice Joseph and Mary Mabel Eschete Bergeron; brothers, Donald Anthony, Ernest Joseph and Clark Joseph Bergeron Sr.; sister, Lois Rita Bundy
• U. S. Army veteran who served two tours of duty in Germany; loved being with family and friends, watching Saints and LSU football, going to his camp "La Bonne Vie" at Grand Pass for fishing, playing pitty patt, boiling seafood; retired electrician after 20 years of service with Southdown Sugars.
• Samart Funeral Home

Wilmore Joseph Broussard Jr.

• age 81, a native of Elizabeth and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church; graveside service held at St. Bridget’s cemetery after the mass
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Winonah Smiley Broussard; son, Wilmore "Bill" J. Broussard III of Schriever; sisters, Betty Anne doucet of Lafayette and Melba Delores Middleton of Dallas; brother, Rodrick B. Broussard of Colfax; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilmore J. Broussard Sr. and Edna Casey Broussard
• U. S. Army Air Force pilot and veteran of World War II; graduate of Elizabeth High School and LSU Law School; retired district judge; former commander of the American legion in Houma, a member of the Knights of Columbus and VFW and belonged to numerous civic organizations; served 12 years as district attorney and was a district judge for more than 16 years

Lorella Marie Chittenden

• age 93, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Edward J. and Frank A. Chittenden; daughters, Mona C. Conlin of Lawton, Okla., Pansy C. Chauvin of Houma and Stacey C. Endsley of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice Munson Trahan; brothers, Freddie, Norris, Randolph and Udes Trahan; sisters, Cora T. Glynn, Gertrude T. Bonvillian and Viola T. Eschete
• Samart Funeral Home

Edith ‘Poochie’ Jones Folse

• age 67, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, James Folse Sr.; mother, Verna Mae Martin Jones; son, James "Jacques" Folse Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Folse Mire; sisters, Pam Jones Patron, Verna Jones Toups and Gwen Jones Bourgeois; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Dr. Guy R. Jones
• founding member of the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum and a founding member of the Lockport Community Arts Guild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas E. ‘Tom’ ‘Tinker’ Roberson

• age 66, a native of Wiggins, Miss., and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins, with services in the funeral home chapel; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wiggins
• survived by his wife, Judy Earl Roberson; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Andrew Cheramie and Penni and Michael Gros of Larose; step-daughter and son-in-law, Monica Charpentier and Ray Liner Sr. of Houma; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Cathy Guidry Charpentier of Cut Off and Bryan and Trisha Plaisance Charpentier of Seminary, Miss.; grandchildren, Ambra Surles, Tommy and Raeann Cheramie and Gevin and Jordan Gros; step-grandchildren, Carley and Lanie Charpentier, Danielle Liner, Andre and Tyler Charpentier; and great-grandchild, Max Kleibert. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Donnell "Don" and Phyllis Roberson of Hattiesburg, Miss., sister, Bettye R. Blackwell of Poplarville, Miss., and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Clyde Roberson and Cassie Donnell Roberson of Wiggins
• longtime member of the Wiggins Presbyterian Church and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Houma; project manager of Volute Inc. of Houma; enjoyed camping, grilling and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Milton J. Roger

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Marie Harris Roger; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Janie Roger; daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Curt "Nuck" Brignac; brothers, Algi and Earl Roger; sisters, Florence Pitre, Ruby Richard, Eula Borne and Ouida Mae Faucheaux; grandchildren, Brittany and Bryson St. Pierre, Renee’, Kristen, Brent and Ryan Roger; and one step-grandchild, Laney Brignac
• preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen Clement Roger; son, Leo James Roger; brother, Malvin Roger; and sisters, Doris R. Bourgeois and Earlien R. Gaubert
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Bernice Pere Savoie

• age 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:37 p.m. Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Ruth Toups and husband, Anson, Janice Martinez and husband, Charles, and Judy Prejean; brother, John Pere Jr.; sisters, Mary Pack, Edna Dufrene, Lois Pellegrin, Elsie Phillip and Dorothy Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Savoie; daughter, Susan Savoie; brothers, Eddie and Henry Pere; and sisters, Jane Mayet, Margaret Autin and Blanche Bourgeois
• homemaker and parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church who enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Jimmy ‘Jim’ Simons Sr.

• age 70, a resident of Lockport, died Jan. 10, 2005
• 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 wife, Gaylia Jeandron Simons; son, Jimmy Simons Jr. of Lockport; brother, Ernest Vincent Simons of Dallas, Texas; half-brothers, Westley and Frankie Simons; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Ola Howard Simons; brothers, Norman and J. W. Simons; sister, Bonnie Bean; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

JANUARY 12, 2005

Leonard Francis ‘Moon’ Bergeron

• age 68, a native of Southdown Plantation, Houma and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales NO. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Effie Taylor; parents, Maurice Joseph and Mary Mabel Eschete Bergeron; brothers, Donald Anthony, Ernest Joseph and Clark Joseph Bergeron Sr.; sister, Lois Rita Bundy
• U. S. Army veteran who served two tours of duty in Germany; oved being with family and friends, watching Saints and LSU football, going to his camp "La Bonne Vie" at Grand Pass for fishing, playing pitty patt, boiling seafood; retired electrician after 20 years of service with Southdown Sugars
• Samart Funeral Home

Morris ‘Bo’ ‘Bozo’ Breaux

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 3:17 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Menard Breaux of Bourg; sons, Jimmy Breaux Sr. and Kerry Naquin; daughters, Kelly Naquin Bourg of Chauvin and Anissa Naquin Hebert of Gray; brothers, Earl "Jr." Breaux Jr.; sisters, Joyce McElroy, Florence Breaux, Delores Babin, Olivia Anthony, Anita "PeeWee" Bergeron, Doris Pulley
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Velma Toups Breaux; grandparents, Alphonse and Olivia Trahan Breaux, Ernest and Effie Crochet Toups; brother, Elbert "Bobby" Breaux; and sister, Judy Breaux
• served in the U. S. National Guard; first handicapped person to receive a boat captain’s license; boat captain for Offshore Express in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Linda Viviano Brown

• age 50, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 10, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her husband, Darrell Brown; mother, Jacqueline Viviano; sons, Jason Mertens and Joshua Martin; daughter, Jodi Mertens; brothers, Jimmy Viviano and Michael Viviano; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Andrew Viviano; and son, Chris Kennedy
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Lena Marie LeBouef Chauvin

• age 83, a native of Pointe aux Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Curvin "Brud" and Bernadette Chauvin of Montegut, Perry and Linda Chauvin of Raceland; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Chauvin Belanger and Leonard Belanger of Chauvin, Dennia "Deanie" Chauvin Smith and Ted Smith of Baton Rouge; brothers, Loches and Edward LeBouef of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sisters, Thelma Dupre of Montegut and Ester LeCompte of Pointe-aux-Chenes; grandchildren, Tanya Whatley, Brandi Chaisson, Kandi Chauvin, Andy Chauvin, Stacie "Becky" Clay, Ryan Chauvin, Kristi Falgout, Curt Bourg, Shannon Breaux, Michelle Belanger, Lynn Belanger, Scott Chauvin, Eric Chauvin Byron Smith and Shelly Smith; and great-grandchildren, Curtis Chauvin, William Chauvin, Reed Whatley, Adam Chaisson, Siera Chaisson, Jacob Pierron, Ayden Chauvin, Scott Clay, Chloe Clay, Kiera Falgout, Brooke Bourg, Megan Bourg, Collin Breaux, Kayli Breaux, Colten Breaux, Jenna Belanger and Lynn Belanger Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Malvin J. "T-Lut" Chauvin; parents, Clarify and Clothilde Naquin LeBouef; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Charlotte Ledet Chauvin; brothers, Camille, Leon, Calvin, Luby and Errol LeBouef; and sister, Inez Authement
• homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend; member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a past member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kurt Joseph Comeaux

• age 34, a native and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tiffiny Comeaux; sons, Bryce, Brandon and Brody Comeaux; mother, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; brother, Curtis Comeaux Jr.; sister, Susan Comeaux Punch; grandmother, Australia Comeaux; and grandfather, Merlin Boudreaux Sr.
• preceded in death by his father, Curtis Comeaux Sr.; grandfather, O’Neil Comeaux; and grandmother, Elma Danos Boudreaux
• died while serving in Operation Task Force Baghdad in the U. S. Army as a platoon sergeant; member of the Louisiana Army National Guard since 1993 in C Company 2/156 Mechanized Infantry Blacksheep; member of the Special Reaction Team; employed by the Louisiana Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole and the Lafourche Parish Drug court; graduated of Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree in general studies
• Samart Funeral Home

Della Ann Adam Gaudet

• age 71, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service took place Friday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles J. Gaudet of Houma; daughters, Jennifer Champagne and husband, James, of Houma; Patricia Melancon and husband, Barry, of Rye, N. Y.; brother, Donald Adam of Houma; grandchildren, Jami Champagne, James Paul Champagne, Julie Champagne, John Champagne and Connor Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Adam and Althea Guidry Adam
• retired librarian in Jefferson Parish and was a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dewey ‘Billy’ Hudson

• age 72, a native of Cleveland, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 a.m. Jan. 8, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• preceded in death by his parents, Dhu and Odell Garrett Hudson
• Baptist and served in the Merchant Marine; retired from Patterson Rental Tools as a truck driver after 19 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Yvonne Lorraine Plaisance

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today at the First Baptist Church of Larose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Clinton J. and Leona B. Plaisance, the Rev. Dudley Plaisance, Keith and Mary G. Plaisance; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan P. and Wiley J. Duet, Debra P. and Jimmie J. Adams Jr.; sister, Nomeia Lorraine Terrebonne; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dudley "Bolo" A Plaisance Sr.; parents, Alsidor and Lorenza Chabert Lorraine; son, Tommy Luke Plaisance; daughter, Sharon Plaisance Cannatella; brothers, Kirby, William and Willie Lorraine; and grandson, Clinton Plaisance Jr.
• member of First Baptist Church of Larose
• Samart Funeral Home

Bernice Pere Savoie

• age 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:37 p.m. Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Ruth Toups and husband, Anson, Janice Martinez and husband, Charles, and Judy Prejean; brother, John Pere Jr.; sisters, Mary Pack, Edna Dufrene, Lois Pellegrin, Elsie Phillip and Dorothy Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Savoie; daughter, Susan Savoie; brothers, Eddie and Henry Pere; and sisters, Jane Mayet, Margaret Autin and Blanche Bourgeois
• homemaker and parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church who enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JANUARY 13, 2005

Staff Sgt. Christopher James ‘Chris’ Babin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Jan. 6, 2005.
  visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church on South Hollywood Road in Houma; religious service took place Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church
• survived by his wife, Lydia Manzanares Babin of Houma; parents, Richard James Babin and Charlotte Ann Robichaux Babin of Houma; son, Mikhail Christopher Babin of Houma; stepsons, Dillon Dedan Bertiner Pommells and Dishon Daylan Pommels of Belize; stepdaughter, Dascha Delys Pommells of Belize; and sister, Alice Kay Babin of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbert J. and Audette Justine Babin and Sydney and Beatrice Robichaux; and an uncle, Fredrick Babin, a U. S. Navy veteran ;member of the Louisiana National Guard and First United Pentecostal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lena Marie Theriot Bergeron

• age 90, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her sons, Donald and Gerald Bergeron; daughters, Linda Caskey, Jean Boudreaux, Joan Lamorie and Nancy Toups; sisters, Elrena Sullivan and Elsie Callahan; 26 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr.; parents, Charles and Adele Callahan Theriot; sons, Collins Jr., John and David Bergeron; brothers, Van Theriot and William, Ruffin, Henry and Randolph Callahan; and sister, Mary Callahan
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lester Joseph Comardelle

• age 84, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service place Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Sunset Cemeter in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his sons, Clarence, Norman, Loveless Sr. and Luther Comardelle Sr.; daughters, Susie St. Claire and Niki Ferguson; sister, Jeanne C. Dufrene; 17 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Dufrene Comardelle; parents, Marc Alcide and Louise Dufrene Comardelle; brothers, Roy, Fergust, Peter and Ludwig Comardelle; sisters, Esther C. Dufrene, Martha C. Matherne and Selina C. Morehouse; and one grandson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nora Daigle Gaudet

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5:10 a.m. Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Sidney Daigle Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter, Loretta Chauvin of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Daigle Sr.; second husband, Jules Gaudet; parents, Rudolph and Julia Bernard Soignet; brothers, Harry, Clarence, Elmo and R. J. Soignet; and sisters, Jeanne Trosclair, Bessis Webre, Nettie Richard and Winnie Gaudet
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eugene Paul Pitre

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue died at 8:35 p.m. Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Marie Walterine Pitre; sons, Brian J., David and Eugene Paul Pitre Jr. and James Pellegrin; daughters, Tammy L. Pitre and Lena M. Billiot; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Lena Mary Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home

Collin J. Smith

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Louise P. Smith; sons, Gary Smith and Robbie Smith and his wife, Sheila; daughter, Dinah S. Allemand and husband, Randy; brothers, Weston and Russell Smith; sisters, Thelma Galjour, Dolores Curole, Alma Adams, Amelia Rebstock, Janet Triche and Rosita Triche; grandchildren, Lance and Sadie Allemand and Alanna and Kendall Smith; and great-granddaughter, Hilary Allemand
• preceded in death by his parents, Preslich and Lionelle Duet Smith
• World War II veteran and a member of VFW Gros-Guidry Post and the American Legion; commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 14, 2005

Lester Joseph Comardelle

• age 84, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Sunset Cemeter in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his sons, Clarence, Norman, Loveless Sr. and Luther Comardelle Sr.; daughters, Susie St. Claire and Niki Ferguson; sister, Jeanne C. Dufrene; 17 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marc Alcide and Louise Dufrene Comardelle; brothers, Roy, Fergust, Peter and Ludwig Comardelle; sisters, Esther C. Dufrene, Martha C. Matherne and Selina C. Morehouse; and one grandson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gerald J. ‘Zeke’ Crochet Sr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maude Roussel Crochet; son, Gerald "Zeke" J. Crochet Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn C. and Troy Legendre; brothers, Wayne "Skin," Albert and Daniel "Joe" Crochet; sisters, Janice Knoblock, Marjorie Bourg and Suzanne "Sue" Crochet; and grandchildren, Zoe and Luke Legendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Crochet and Elsie M. Crochet Humble
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; member of the American Legion Post 83 of Lockport and the Knights of Columbus Council 3054
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Mary Alice Hall Keyes

• age 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 12, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence Keyes of Napoleonville; sons, Roland, Welton S. and Felton Keyes, all of Napoleonville; stepdaughter, Eula Stevenson of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Myrtle V. Willis of Napoleonville; brothers, Robert and Charles Hall, both of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Winnie T. Hall; three sisters; three brothers; and a grandson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Cecile Becnel Kraemer

• age 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:03 a.m. Jan. 12, 2005
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Gilbert and J. D. Kraemer; daughters, Marie Thibodeaux and Rose Boudreaux; brother, Guy Becnel; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Delonie Joseph Kraemer; parents, Amelus Becnel Sr. and Aurelie Hotard Becnel; daughter, Daisy K. Becnel; brothers, John Sr., Louis, Charles, Harry and Amelus Becnel Jr.; sisters, Lena Ockmond, Elise Stein, Aurelie Sioneaux, Loraine Folse, Marie Cleophine Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 15, 2005

Sgt. Bradley John Bergeron

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Amber Stilley of Baton Rouge; his parents, Earl John Bergeron and Angela Mary Bergeron Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Scott Ryan Bergeron of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Earl Joseph Bergeron and Betty Pellegrin Bergeron of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Rita Trahan Bergeron of Houma; six aunts, Becky B. Domangue of Houma, Liz B. Musso of Lafayette, Jeannie B. LeCompte of Houma, Mary B. Marcel of Bayou Black, Susan B. Martin of Chauvin and Lisa Bergeron of Houma; two uncles, George Bergeron Jr. and Keith Bergeron, both of Houma; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Bergeron Sr.
• graduated from South Terrebonne in 1997, loved music and his car; sports enthusiast who loved watching football, wrestling, working out with weights and jogging; enjoyed listening to various styles of music and was a family-oriented person who loved getting together with family members and friends; wherever he worked or visited he made anyone he met feel they were an extension of his family; looking forward to returning to school to further himself in his job at Bowen’s Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc., marrying his fianceé and starting a family when he returned from Iraq at the end of this year; in his ninth year with the Louisiana National Guard Co C 2/156 Inf. (M) in Houma
• posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Allen Joseph LeBoeuf Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Brunet LeBoeuf of Montegut; three sons, Allen LeBoeuf Jr. of Houston, Don LeBoeuf and wife, Amanda, of Bourg and Teddy LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one daughter, Annette LeBoeuf Windham and husband, Michael of Montegut; one brother, Henry A. LeBoeuf Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Viola LeBoeuf Lirette and husband, Clark, of Raceland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry LeBoeuf Sr. and Camilla Naquin LeBoeuf; one son, Michael LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Alvin J. LeBoeuf and Norman LeBoeuf
• retired self-employed carpenter and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of American Legion Post No. 0272, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7755 and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans; parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church

Odette Terrebonne Pace

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mandeville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by one son, Gregory Pace; two daughters, Linda Pace and Karen Walsdorf; one sister, Beatrice Autin; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ulysse Terrebonne and Leonise Lefort Terrebonne; five brothers, Dolton, Lorris, Edison, Evest and Chester Terrebonne; and two sisters, Lena Terrebonne and Ulyssia Terrebonne

Claude Edward Rochel

• age 90, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Patrick Rochel and wife, Dale, of Baton Rouge and Tim Rochel and wife, Joana Faye Sonier Rochel of Gibson; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pear Carlos Rochel; his parents, Ivy Rochel Sr. and Fannie Annie Canning Rochel; one son, Michael J. Rochel; five brothers, James, Stuart, Ivy Jr., Bernard "Bern" Sr. and Joseph Rochel; three sisters, Williamena "Mena" R. Howard, Ione R. Barnett and Margaret R. Norton; and two half-sisters, Edna McCloud and Ruth R. Chatham
• retired superintendent with Great Lakes. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp during the depression, was an usher at St. Patrick Catholic Church, built Higgins Landing Craft during World War II and coached numerous teams with Terrebonne Recreation Department; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church

Helen Burdis ‘Lil Bit’ Watkins

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Helen Cooper Burdis of Labadieville; two daughters, Regina Watkins and Paulette Starks of Labadieville; four sisters, Francis Davis, Elaine Burdis, Diane Fair of Napoleonville and Gloria Jacquot of Thibodaux; one brother, Rhula Birdis Jr. of Labadieville; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Florence Burdis of Labadieville, two brothers-in-law, Wilbert Lewis and Jimmy Watkins; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Watkins Jr.; her father Rahula Burdis Sr.; three brothers, Walter Burdis Sr., Andrew Burdis and Rehula Burdis Jr.; and two sisters, Eliska Lewis and Rosa Bell Burdis Watts
• Assumption Parish school food service worker

 

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JANUARY 17, 2005

Charley V. Bilello

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Jan. 14, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Zeringue Bilello; sons, A. J., Gregory "Buddy" and Leo Bilello; daughters, Lena Ledet and Betty Jean Daigle; stepson, Larry LeBlanc; stepdaughters, Marian Barker and Deannie Peré; brothers, Sam, Joe and Tony Bilello; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Bono Bilello; parents, A. J. and Lena Bilello; brothers, Lucien and Carlo Bilello
• Catholic and a member of the Krewe of Christopher in Houma and Thibodaux and the Krewe of Chronos in Thibodaux
• employed at Nicholls State University in the game room for more than 20 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Ludwig Paul ‘Doc’ Candies

• age 101, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 8 p.m. Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anna Mae Autin Candies; son, L. T. Candies; daughters, Nelda Candies, Patricia Candies Daigle and Connie Candies Breaux; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Candies and Lena Christen Candies; son, Richard Candies; brothers, Gus, Nick, Otto Sr. and Frank Candies; and two grandchildren
• Catholic and served in the U. S. Army during World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

Annie Dorsey

• age 55, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• religious service was held today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Horace Dorsey of Thibodaux and Wilson, Keith and Martin Dorsey, all of Schriever; brothers, Clarence and Sam Batiste Jr., both of New Orleans and Leroy Batiste of Labadieville; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Elnora and Sam Batiste Sr.; and two sisters, Julia Adams and Selitha Tyler
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Mary Ann Andras Duet

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jimmie Duet of Mobile, Ala., Michael Duet, Charles Duet of Houma, Wayne Duet, Brian Duet and Thomas Duet of Bayou Blue; daughters, Kathleen Fonseca, Judy Michelle, Linda Fussell, Beverly Marcel of Bayou Blue, Elaine Cortez of Kraemer, Lorraine LeBlanc of Coteau, Mary Gagneaux of Houma, Carolyn Duet of Chacahoula, Roberta Jennings of San Antonio, Melissa Duet, Dawn Duet of Houma, Annette Hebert of Bossier City, and Tracy Duplantis of South Carolina; brother, Herbert Andras of Houma; 40 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Preston Paul Duet; her parents, Thomas and Argentine Boudreaux Andras; and daughters, Barbara Duet Boudin and Michelle Duet
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

J. B. Garlington

• age 87, a native of Pitkin and resident of Lockport, died at 1:45 p.m. Jan. 14, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Betty G. LeBlanc and husband, Jeffrey LeBlanc Jr., and Sandra G. Degruise and husband, Blaine Degruise; and grandchildren, Michelle LeBlanc, Ben LeBlanc and wife, Jessica, Jacob LeBlanc, Jon Degruise and Amanda Degruise
• preceded in death by his wife, Estelle M. Garlington; parents, W. N. and Amanda M. Garlington; brother, Newton Garlington; and sisters, Vina Woodard, Cordia Smith and Rilla Lacaze
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the 6th Armored Division, a veteran of the European Campaign, and participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Bastogne; member of American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Raceland
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rebecca A. Garrison

• age 76, a native of Savannah, Georgia, and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 a.m. Jan. 16, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Kenneth, Raymond and James Garrison and Patrick Allen Casey; daughters, Melinda Williams, Sandra Kay Maddox, Karen and Bertis Verret; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her companion, Joseph Smith; sons, Michael Allen Casey and John Robert Garrison; daughters, Rebecca Ann Garrison and Maria Helena Casey; and brother, Edward Adams
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Adeline ‘Neen’ Dempster Hotard

• age 85, a native of Vacherie and resident of Kraemer, died Jan. 15, 2005
• 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 her son, Morris C. Hotard; daughters, Elsie Loupe and Darlene Naquin; brother, Oscar Dempster Jr.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Hotard; parents, Oscar Sr. and Azema Becnel Dempster; brothers, James and Louis Dempster; sisters, Elodie Anderson and Eloise LeBlanc; and grandson, Manual Loupe
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Foster ‘Toy’ Landry Sr.

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Choupic, died Jan. 15, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Benoit Landry; sons, Foster Landry Jr., Jimmy and Paul Landry; daughters, Barbara Landry Gaudet, Kathleen Landry Prince and Darlene Landry Lirette; sisters, Lucy Landry and Eunice Landry Melancon; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dozelian and Francis Rodrigue Landry; and brother, Louis Landry
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Vernon L. LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 16, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his son, Michael C. LeBlanc; daughter, Faye Blancherd; brother, Raymond LeBlanc; sisters, Alice Darden, Jeanne Lecompte, Evelyn Sparks, Mary Ann Cookmeyeter, Bessie Smith and Miriel Callaghan; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne C. Boudreaux; parents, Edwin and Myrtle LeBlanc; an infant daughter; brothers, Philip, Alton, William and Eggert LeBlanc; and sister, Lorine Alford
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Irene Tabor Ordoyne

• age 80, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:10 a.m. Jan. 16, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Clerfy "Five Cents" Ordoyne; sons, Michael, Joey and Johnny Ordoyne; brother, Hudson Tabor; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Zolide Benoit Tabor; son, Aldon Ordoyne; grandson, Aldon Ordoyne Jr.; brothers, George, Wallace and Eddy Tabor; and sisters, Clona Delatte, Florence Hebert, Ida Orodyne and Adeline Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mary V. Pertuit

• age 73, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Raceland, died at 10:52 p.m. Jan. 14, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Samuel Pertuit Jr., Harvey Pertuit Sr., Ellis Pertuit Sr., Hank Pertuit and Emile Pertuit; daughters, Cheryl P. Richard, Marie P. Walker, Charlene P. Ferreira, Amanda P. Shefcyk, Emily P. Dufrene and Colleen P. Zeringue; brothers, Frank Verrett, Larry Verrett, Westly Verrett and Jorry Verrett; and sisters, Sarah V. Levron, Bessie V. Burke and Addeline Heinemeye; 27 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Pertuit Sr.; her parents, Dennis P. Verrett Sr. and Celina Verrett Verrett; brothers, Dennis P. Verrett Jr. and Wally Verrett; and sister, Eula Mae Verrett
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Magnus ‘Lookie’ Voisin Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 10 p.m. Jan. 15, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvira "Blackie" Klingman Voisin; son, Magnus Voisin Jr.; daughters, Nancy V. Parfait and Rose V. Breaux; brothers, Addie and Norman Voisin; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Laurant and Angel Trosclair Voisin; brothers, Clarence and Dalfres Voisin; and sisters, Josephine Lirette and Lorita Trahan, Lucretia and Theresa Voisin
• Catholic and a member of the Holy Name in the Knights of Columbus, fourth degree, and a board member of the Grand Caillou Fire Department; self employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

JANUARY 18, 2005

Vienna Marie Boudreaux Belanger

• age 88, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norman Joseph Belanger of Houma; daughter, Sarah B. Pierre of Houma; sisters, Elfery Falgout of Bayou Blue and Beulah Hebert of Houma; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evest and Roseanna Price Boudreaux; daughter, Earline Belanger; brothers, Nolty and Anthony "Ranny" Boudreaux; sister, Velma Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 19, 2005

Dudley Adam Dardar Sr.

• age 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Thursday at the Christian Family Center in Galliano; religious service held Thursday at the center, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his sons, Dudley Jr. and Joseph Dardar; daughters, Beverly Adams, Audrey Thompson, Liz Kidd, Diane Dardar, Esther Matherne and Misty Moore; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Bourgeois Dardar; parents, Alexis and Odesie Mobley Dardar; step-parents, George and Rosalie Kiger; daughter, Rosemary Dardar; grandchild, Zachary Adams, great-grandchild, Ray Graves; and sister, Priscilla Trahan
• Samart Funeral Home

Peggy Marie Gauthe

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 15, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; memorial mass celebrated at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Hubert Joseph "Pete" Gauthe Jr. and Eric Gauthe; daughters, Donna Amedee, Marla Kliebert and Joe Ellen Laurent; brother, Sheldon Landry; sisters, Carolyn Percle, Marion Granier and Susan Ory; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert J. Gauthe Sr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Albert ‘Rep’ ‘Big Red’ Jones

• age 54, a native of Klotzville and resident of Westwego, died Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his ex-wife and devoted friend, Barbara Dickerson; daughters, Kimrel Jefferson, Marshall Jones and Terrilyn Derkins; sons, Travis Manuel, Lloyd Jones Jr. and Renell Jones; sisters, Joyce Foster, Patricia Patterson, Janice Coleman and Tracy Jones; brothers, Edward Jr., Norman, Gerald, Glenn, Stacy and Terrance Jones and Ron Evans; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Maggie Lee Mills Jones; sister, Loyce Myles; brother, Lenard Jones
• carpenter and owner of A-1 Roofing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Jane LeBlanc Ledet

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:40 p.m. Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, David Anthony Ledet Sr.; parents, Morris and Lorene LeBlanc; son, David Anthony Ledet Jr.; brothers, Tracy and Johnny LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alfred ‘Al’ Richard Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 18, 2005
• memorial service held Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community
• survived by his son, Peter Richard; daughter, Kelley Wrba; brothers, Randolph and Ray Richard; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pam Richard; parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Richard; son, Mark Richard; brother, Paul Richard; and sisters, Anna Nell Thibodaux and Marcelle Richard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JANUARY 20, 2005

Lois J. Ward Adams

• age 64, a native of Maysville, Ky., and resident of the West bank, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her sons, Richard Lee Stewart, Douglas Kenton Stewart, Christopher Paul Adams and William Troy Adams; daughters, Dorothy Jean Stewart, Ronda Lynn Stewart Graham and Angel Adams Kennedy; sisters, Linda Lucille Ward; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence P. Adams Jr.; parents, Orell and Dorothy McFarland Ward
• Samart Funeral Home

Herbert A. Badeaux

• age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Mathews, died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 19, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral home in Raceland, and Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial held on Friday at the church; burial at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews
• survived by three sons, Laddie, Curtis and Clyde Badeaux, one brother, Peter Badeaux, one sister, Della B. Knight, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife Vesta Eve Badeaux, his parents, Joseph and Armeline Thibodeaux Badeaux, three brothers, Andrew, Louis and Forest Badeaux and one sister Delores B. Adams
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Church, and was a retired fabricator
• Falgout Funeral Home

Russel J. Boudreaux

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated day at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Ida Mae Mire Boudreaux; son, Michael Ray Boudreaux; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Kirk A. Hebert; and grandchildren, Sara Lynn Hebert and Sean Patrick Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his granddaughters, Lacey Rae and Stacey Renee Landry; parents, Joseph and Bernadette Bourg Boudreaux; sisters, Minora B. Melancon, Blanche B. Babin, Anna Mae B. Babin, Beatrice B. Babin, Louise B. Bilello, Anna Belle B. Steib and Ruby B. Ledet; and brothers, Claude "Joe" Boudreaux and Irby "Chuch" Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Juanita Curole Callais

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2005
• visitation held 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 her daughters and son-in-law, Anne and James King and Lou Callais; brothers, Warren and Wilman Curole; and grandchildren, Amy Missions and Anna King
• preceded in death by her husband, Guy Callais; parents, Gaffie and Odalie Mayet Curole; son, Guy Callais; brothers, Welton and Jessie Curole; and sister Rowena Curole
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies’ Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

James P. ‘Jimmie’ Landry

• age 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 18, 2005
• visitation at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mae Lou Talbot Landry, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel P. Landry and wife Lynn, Glenn J. Landry and wife Anne, daughter Gail Landry Heeb and the late Bill Heeb, grandchildren, Eric and Greg Heeb, Troy, Jodie and Glenn Landry Jr., and Rachel L. Boudreaux; and sister, Mable L. Blanchard
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clemence Caballero Landry, brothers Clarence, Leonard, Gilbert and Richard Landry, sisters, Lucy L. Himel, Hilda L. Landry, Ella L. Melancon, Rita L. Orren, Linda L. Dugas, Anna Mae Berniard and Therese L. Clement
• retired from Glenwood Co-op with 44 years of service and president of Talbot Tractor in Baton Rouge
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jane LeBlanc Ledet

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:40 p.m. Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, David Anthony Ledet Sr.; parents, Morris and Lorene LeBlanc; son, David Anthony Ledet Jr.; brothers, Tracy and Johnny LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Maude Rita Hebert Morvant

• native of Thibodaux and a resident of Wayne, Mich., died Jan. 19, 2005
• survived by her husband, Warren J. Morvant; daughter, Carolynn Morvant Strutz; son, Rusty Morvant; brothers, Donald F. Hebert of Gramercy and Charles Ray Hebert of Thibodaux; sister, Joann Hebert Robichaux of Thibodaux; and two grandsons
• preceded in death by her parents, Maude Bernard Hebert and Lucien J. Hebert; brothers, L. J. Hebert Jr. and Calvin J. Hebert

Gerard L. Oubre

• age 62, a native and resident of Hahnville died at 10:20 on Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by two sons, Blaine and Britten Oubre, four brothers, Charles Jr., Gail, Roland, his twin Bernard Oubre, two sisters, Susie Oubre and Sandra Oubre and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife Sandra Oubre and parents Charles and Felicie Keller Oubre
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, served in the U. S. Air Force, was a member of American Legion Post No. 131 of Luling, was a schoolteacher in the St. Charles Public School System, and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Jonathan Kawliga Smith

• age 49, a native of Germany and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2005
• graveside service held Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his son Clifford Smith, daughter Crystal Smith, brothers Ronald Smith of Anniston, Alabama, Terry Smith of Gray, and sisters Donna Curvin of Atlanta, GA, Rebecca Anderson of Anniston, Alabama, Kathleen Smith, Tammy Smith and Sandra Smith, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents Maxine and Barbara Douglas Smith, brothers Orlando and Leroy Smith, and sisters Theresa Burnley and Melda Kay Smith
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Rev. Lloyd H. Wallace

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; wake service held Friday at the Church; religious service held Saturday at the church; burial in the Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Pradd Wallace of Thibodaux; daughters, Jacqueline W. Malcolm and Beatrice L. Wallace of Thibodaux; son, Lloyd H. Wallace Jr., of Mission Hills, Calif; son-in-law, Philip N. Malcolm Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter-in-law, Lonnie Dixon Wallace of Mission Hills, Calif; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Charles W. and Leona Ricks Wallace; and one sister, Anita Wallace
• pastor emeritus of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; retired after serving 40 years as an educator for the Lafourche Parish School System; also a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal of Valor during his tour; professional and civic affiliations include his service as parliamentarian, 5th District Baptist Association; member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; member, American Association of Retired Person; past commander American Legion Post 513 and member since 1945; past member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum; area coordinator, Common Cause; board member Habitat for Humanity; founder and board member, Kiddie Kare Day Care Center; founder and past treasurer Lafeda Federal Credit Union; founder and past chair, Lafourche Black Caucus; past executive director and past board member Lafourche Community Action Agency; board chair and charter member, Lafourche Community Housing and Economic Development Organization; board member, Lafourche First; past president, Lafourche Parish Education Association; past president, Leland College Alumni Federation; past 2nd vice president, Louisiana Education Association; member, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association; member Louisiana State Baptist Convention; past chapter president, Executive Committee member, and life member, NAACP; member, National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc.; past member, National Education Association; member, National Retired Teachers association; member St. Joseph Lodge # 15 Free & Accepted Masons; Norman Jones Consistory # 338, and a 33 degree Mason; past chair, Thibodaux Area Voter League; and a Member of BISCO
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 21, 2005

Carrie Richard Adams

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:58 p.m. Jan. 19, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Donald, Johnny, Alfred and Clarence Adams; daughters, Judy Guidry and Susan Adams; sisters, Linda Prejeant and Vivian Authement; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Adams Sr.; parents, Albert and Noeline Gros Richard; and sons, Lucien Jr., Leroy Sr. and Jimmy Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wallace Joseph ‘Pete’ Brooks

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; wake service held Friday at the church; funeral service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his mother, Camille Brooks of Thibodaux; daughters, Patricia Brooks of Arlington, Texas and Sheryl Barbosa of Elmendorf, Texas; son, Thaddeus Eugene Horn of San Antonio; sisters, Maxine Bell of Jackson, Miss. and Frances Billizon of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Wallace H. Brooks; brother, Alfred Books; and sister, Patricia Brooks
• retired bus driver with Via Transportation Company in San Antonio and a retired U. S. Postal Service employee
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Annette Ursula Callahan

• age 41, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:20 a.m. Jan. 20, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Carrie Gros Callahan; brother, Harold Callahan Jr.; and sisters, Sandra Callahan Picou and Janice Callahan LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by her father, Harold Callahan Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Henrietta ‘Henri’ Molaison Ordoyne

• age 84, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 3:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her daughter, Juanita Delatte; sister, Annette Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ordoyne; parents, Ernest and Emelie Navarre Molaison; son, Raymond "Cochise" Ordoyne; brothers, Raoul, Walter and Adam Molaison; and sisters, Amy Hebert, Jeanette Tabor, Beatrice Rose and Eva Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Diane Marie Vedros

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her sons, Gary and Donnie James Butler; daughters, Tammie and Keri Lynn Butler; sisters, Gayle Bourgeois and Joyce Hebert; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Lena Crochet Vedros
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rev. Lloyd H. Wallace

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; wake service held today at the Church; religious service held Saturday at the church; burial in the Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Pradd Wallace of Thibodaux; daughters, Jacqueline W. Malcolm and Beatrice L. Wallace of Thibodaux; son, Lloyd H. Wallace Jr., of Mission Hills, Calif; son-in-law, Philip N. Malcolm Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter-in-law, Lonnie Dixon Wallace of Mission Hills, Calif; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Charles W. and Leona Ricks Wallace; and oe sister, Anita Wallace
• pastor emeritus of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; retired after serving 40 years as an educator for the Lafourche Parish School System; also a World War II U. S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal of Valor during his tour; professional and civic affiliations include his service as parliamentarian, 5th District Baptist Association; member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; member, American Association of Retired Person; past commander American Legion Post 513 and member since 1945; past member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum; area coordinator, Common Cause; board member Habitat for Humanity; founder and board member, Kiddie Kare Day Care Center; founder and past treasurer Lafeda Federal Credit Union; founder and past chair, Lafourche Black Caucus; past executive director and past board member Lafourche Community Action Agency; board chair and charter member, Lafourche Community Housing and Economic Development Organization; board member, Lafourche First; past president, Lafourche Parish Education Association; past president, Leland College Alumni Federation; past 2nd vice president, Louisiana Education Association; member, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association; member Louisiana State Baptist Convention; past chapter president, Executive Committee member, and life member, NAACP; member, National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc.; past member, National Education Association; member, National Retired Teachers association; member St. Joseph Lodge # 15 Free & Accepted Masons; Norman Jones Consistory # 338, and a 33 degree Mason; past chair, Thibodaux Area Voter League; and a Member of BISCO
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 22, 2005

Roy John Chauvin Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Betty Flinchum Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Roy Chauvin Jr. and wife, Sally, of Natchez, Miss., and Bill Chauvin and wife, Ellen, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Vickie LeBlanc and husband, Joseph "Bubba," of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Bert and Emery Chauvin of Houma; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Chauvin and Mabel Engeron Chauvin; and two grandchildren, Steven McCann and Joseph LeBlanc IV
• self-employed with Ram Rod Construction and a retired musician and songwriter in the Houma area; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Violet Thibodaux David

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Edward David; three daughters, Cheryl Rink, Wanda D. Thibodaux and Sandra Scott; three sisters, Lydia Giroir, Betty Fremin and Lena Melancon; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew David; her parents, Louis and Bernadette Saucier Thibodaux; one brother, Wilton Thibodaux; and two sisters, Dolores Cancienne and Virginia Thibodaux

Maria Gauthreaux Griffin

• age 40, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Richard and Lois Mire Gauthreaux; one son, Reggie Griffin Jr.; one sister, Christine G. Breaux; her grandparents, Felix and Earline Landry Mire and Aline Dufrene Gauthreaux; and two grandchildren, Mary Leslie Griffin and Loleda Griffin
• preceded in death by her husband, Reggie Griffin Sr.; and her grandfather, Alex P. Gauthreaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Jewell Windwehen

• age 97, a native of Gonzalez, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation at Seydler Funeral Home in Gonzalez; burial Greenwood Cemetery in Gonzalez
• survived by two sons, Max "Top" Windwehen Jr. and Edgar Earl "Brud" Windwehen; one daughter, Murlene and husband, Bill Switt; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Max Windwehen; and her parents, John and Eddie Faglie
• Baptist

 

JANUARY 23, 2005

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JANUARY 24, 2005

Lorena Marie Plaisance Bourgeois

• age 85, native of Larose and resident of Westwego, died Jan. 22, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Woodrow "Pete" Henry Bourgeois; children, Henry "Hank" Bourgeois David Bourgeois Sr. Rosalie B. Robichaux, Joseph Bourgeois Sr., Girard Bourgeois and Timothy Bourgeois; childrens’ spouses, Beverly, Emelda "Flossie," Stanley, Betty, Beth and Susan; grandchildren, David Jr., Kelly, Kathy, Shane, Scott, Steve, Jay, Juliana, Valerie, Hannah, Michael, Adam, Annette, Thomas, Matthew and Eric; step-grandson, Nathan; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Coleen, Alexis, David III, Sydney, Danny and Samantha; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob and Austin; siblings, Lena Gauthreaux, Evelyn "Velma" Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, Marie Richardelle Plasiance and Alexandre U. Plaisance; and siblings, Mamie Dobson, Alex Plaisance, Eugene Plaisance and Tillman Plaisance
• Mothe Funeral Homes

Craig Michael Loupe

• age 37, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 21, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Russell J. Loupe; stepmother, Sherry Fonseca Loupe; brothers, Darren and Bradley Loupe
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara B. Loupe
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; cabinet maker
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 25, 2005

Marie Louise Stevens Carpenter

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the Vidor-Beaumont, Texas area, died Jan. 16, 2004
• buried Jan. 19 at Restlawn Cemetery in Vidor
• survived by her children, Bill Cox, Charles Cox and Linda Jones; sisters, Kathrine "Kitty" Kee and Barbara Grabert; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

Jean Joseph Charpentier

• age 80, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:55 a.m. Jan. 24, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. –Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Connie Charpentier; daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Bert Prosperie and Claudette and June Blanchard; brother, Murphy Charpentier; sisters, Flossie Foret, Irene Foret and Azalie Tivet; grandchildren and their spouses, Angela and Melvin Rogers, Penny and Ricky Thibodeaux, Amy and Don Toney, Marla and Ray Ruiz, Ronnie and Angela Blanchard, Rhonda Norbert, Kevin and Nikki Blanchard, Teddy Charpentier, Nicole Charpentier and Kurt Charpentier; and great-grandchildren, Mandy Rogers, Andrea Rogers, Regina Thibodaux, Cody Thibodeaux, Ashley Naquin, Johnette Nauin, Rhett Ruiz, Malorie Ruiz, Dylan Norberg, Jace Norbert, Payton Blanchard and Teddy Charpentier Jr.
• preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Charpentiers; parents, Jean and Elda Charpentier; brother, Claude Charpentier; sister, Jeanne Lapeyrouse; and granddaughter, Macie Lyn Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the VFW and Ward 7 Citizens Club
• Samart Funeral Home

Woodrow P. Naquin

• age 61, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 24, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Hilda Williams Naquin; brothers, the Rev. Earl Naquin, Richard Naquin and adopted son Richard Naquin Jr.; sister, Laura N. Billiot
• preceded in death by his father, Frank Naquin; brothers, Lester and twin brother Wilton Naquin; and sister, Esther Terrebonne
• member of Full Gospel Church; U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a musician
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Agnes Marie Boquet Rodrigue

• age 93, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Montegut, died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 23, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her sons, Lawrence Boquet Sr., Wallace Jr., Roy, Junius and Ray Rodrigue; daughters, Wilma Boudreaux, Velma Bourg, Hilda LeBouef and Thelma Picou; 41 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Victor Boquet; second husband, Wallace Rodrigue; parents, Theodore and Anesia Crochet Guise; son, Jerry Rodrigue; brother, Julien Guise; sisters, Lorenza Lirette, Inez Billiot; and an infant sister; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lorida Pitre Serigny

• age 77, a native and resident of Galliano, died Jan. 23, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her son, Garrett Serigny; daughter and son-in-law, Rhondalyn and Lee Darville; daughter-in-law, Cindy Serigny; brothers, Dumas and Easton Pitre; grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and Christopher Falgout; Jeaut’am and R.J. Guillotte, Gavin Porche, Lachelle Darville and Mariah Serigny; and great-grandchildren, Kelsi Serigny and Malaina Falgout
• preceded in death by husband, Magloris Serigny; companion, Adolph Bourgeois; parents, Dumas and Helise Plaisance Pitre; son, Bradley Serigny; daughter, Pamela Serigny; brother, Edward Pitre; and sisters, Lorita Falgout and Josephine Guidry
• passions included family and friends, gardening and finding humor in everything
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 26, 2005

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JANUARY 27, 2005

Rita Maronge Bourgeois

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 p.m. Jan. 25, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Eves, Jeffery and Jimmy Bourgeois; daughters, Raydell Pitre, Laura Tiegen, Linda Gros, Irene Hebert and Sharon Domangue; brother, Adam Maronge; 34 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Eves and Henrietta Adams Maronge; sons, Wilson Jr. and Allen Bourgeois; brothers, Camille, Clement and Emile Maronge; and sister, Verna Babin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Norris M. Doucet

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Jan. 26, 2005
• visitation 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 brother, Freddie Doucet; sisters, Zulma D. Dantin, Linda D. Dominique and Alice D. Lafont
• preceded in death by his first wife, Angeline Pitre Doucet; second wife, Dorothy Klotz Doucet; parents, Fremin and Alice Melancon Doucet; brothers, Fremin "V" Doucet Jr., Dewey Doucet, Ocean Doucet, Wesley Doucet and Eddie Doucet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Holy Name Society; third degree Knight of Columbus in Council No. 3150; retired boat captain for Texaco
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 28, 2005

Ernest J. Matthews Sr.

• age 56, a native of Marrero and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 23, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Clay Matthews of Napoleonville; mother, Hester Moton of New Orleans; sons, Ashley and Warren Verrett of Thibodaux, Stanley Verrett of Napoleonville and Ernest Matthews Jr. of New Orleans; sisters, Antoinet Singleton of New Orleans, Linda Duncan, Joyce Coleman, Lela Rose Arcement, Delores Johnson, and Zenoba Cox, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Daniel Green, Ronnie Martin and Joseph Martin of New Orleans and Alvin Arcement of Thibodaux; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Albert Matthews
• attended St. Paul Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Judy M. Ordoyne

• age 67, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:10 p.m. Jan. 25, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Emory John Ordoyne, Hery Joseph Ordoyne and Duke Joachim Ordoyne; daughters, Vannessa Ann Holden and Nicole Mary Ordoyne; brothers, Mack Rodrigue Sr., Manuel Rodrigue and James Rodrigue; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hery Joseph Ordoyne Sr.; parents, Malkior and Sella Oubre Rodrigue; sons, Taylor Paul Ordoyne and Sonny Francis Ordoyne; brother, Chester Rodrigue; and sisters, Virgie Rodrigue Loup and Merline Rodrigue Oubre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 29, 2005

Jeanne O. Blanchard

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church
• survived by three sisters, Eda "Peadie" Melancon, Odette Blanchard and Denise Blanchard; four nieces; and three nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles J. Blanchard and Ida Marquette Blanchard; three brothers, Charles M. Blanchard, Alfred "Stige" J. Blanchard and John M. Blanchard; one sister, Camille Blanchard; and her godchild and nephew, George "Tommy" Melancon
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Paul ‘Joe’ Legendre Jr.

• age 83, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Thibodaux, died a