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

JULY 1, 2005

Paul Peraza

• age 81, a native of Cienfuegos, Cuba, and resident of Pembroke Pines, Fla., died at 11:25 a.m. June 30, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Julia M. Peraza; daughters, Angie Peraza, Esq., and Silvia Peraza Pouwels; sister, Angelica Peraza Espin; grandchildren, Samantha Pouwels Usey and Robert Thomas Pouwels
• preceded in death by his parents, Angel and Francisca Espin Peraza; and brother, Roberto Peraza
• Falgout Funeral Home

Willie ‘Bill’ Lemon

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 23, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Lemon of Napoloenville; daughters, Irma L. Johnson of Los Angeles, and Margarette L. Brady of Baton Rouge; sons, Willie Jr., Joseph, Donald, Richard, Bruce and Leroy Lemon, all of Napoleonville, Alvin Leomon of New Orleans, Michael Lemon of Baton Rouge and Charles Lemon of Los Angeles; brothers, James, George and Joseph Lemon; 25 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Margaret Dorsey and Janice Tillman; stepsons, Wilbert Hogans and Johnny Tillman
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Elnora Williams Lemon; wife, Hilda Lemon; daughter, Norma J. Lemon; grandchildren, Cindy and Brad Lemon; sister, Rosetta Dickerson; brothers, Royal and John Lemon
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Harry J. Ford Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:22 a.m. June 30, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Harry Ford Jr., Clarence, Stephen and Jessie Dupre; daughters, Louise Gamble, Roxanne Perkins, Harriet Sanchez and Phyllis Fluke; brothers, Adam "T-Boy" Ford and Author Ford Jr.; sisters, Lily Mae Clement, Josephine Peltier and Marie Samanie; and 22 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vesta Dupre Ford; parents, Author Ford Sr. and Louise Ford; brothers, Paul and Henry Ford; and sister, Erma Dupre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alberta Sharette Cooper

• age 93, a native of Napoleonville and longtime resident of New Orleans, died June 26, 2005
• memorial service held today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Neddie and Melane Coleman Sharette; first husband, Babe Ayo; second husband, James Cooper; and 18 brothers and sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

JULY 2, 2005

Landry J. ‘L. J.’ Dauzat Jr.

• age 63, a native of Marksville and resident of Houma, died of cancer Wednesday, June 29, 2005, surrounded by loved ones and friends
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Betty Boudreaux Dauzat of Houma; two daughters, Michele Dauzat Rivers and husband, Glenn, of Hessmer and Sandra Dauzat of Chalmette; one stepson, Kenny Duplantis of Houma; one stepdaughter, Kendra Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Dale Dauzat of Marksville; one sister, Carol Dauzat Pastor of Pineville; and seven grandchildren, Jace Duplantis, Khai Duplantis, Devin Duplantis, Mackensie Duplantis, David Smith Jr., Brandon Smith and Madison Smith
• preceded in death by his parents, Landry Dauzat Sr. and Leona Marcotte
• retired Greyhound bus driver with 25 years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of the Woodmen if the World; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Glenn ‘Joe’ Kirkland

• age 49, a native of Krotz Spring and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2005
• visitation Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. Genevieve, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Michelle Toups Kirkland; his father, J. B. Kirkland; one son, Alex Kirkland; a special niece, Nicole Guidry; three brothers, James and wife, Linda, Jason and wife, Louva, and Virgil "Bud" Kirkland; two sisters, Frances "Sis" McCullah and Helen "Dee" Youngblood and husband, James; and 19 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Tweedel Kirkland; and his sister, Amelia Kirkland
• dedicated son to his 90-year-old father; member of the Krewe of Chronos and Cleophas and was secretary of his bowling league; enjoyed motorcycle riding, watching NASCAR racing and spending time with family and friend; employee of Williams Fields Services for 23 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary Solet Parfait

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Parfait Jr.; two sons, Eric and Brad Parfait; three daughters, Sylvia "Peachie" Robinson, Justine "Tina" Fazzio and Kellie Parfait, and was a mother to many more; 23 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Ophelia Wilson Solet; four sons, Steven Solet, Anthony Parfait, Timmy Paul Parfait and Gerald "Pecan" Parfait; one daughter, Denise "Sissy" Parfait; one infant daughter; and one grandson, Logan Kane
• Samart Funeral Home

Roland Joseph Scott

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Oceana Martin Scott; one son, Ronald Joseph Scott; two stepsons, Mike Hall and Bob Wynn; three daughters, Wanda Scott Acosta, Glenda Scott Babin and Vickie Scott Jones; three brothers, Reynold, Carroll and Jack Scott; one sister, Nedra Scott Babin; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Scott; his father, Sidney A. Scott Jr.; one stepson, Leslie Grant; one daughter-in-law, Martha Pontiff Scott; one brother, Ray Scott; and one grandchild
• retired tugboat captain; Christian

Audrey Belle Thomas

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005
• religious service today at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Sadie Carvin of Houma; one daughter, Barbara S. Jasper and husband, Kenneth, of Houma; one sister, Geraldine Porter and husband, Herman, of Houma; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Emanuel Scott; her second husband, Anthony Thomas Jr.; her father, Louis Clinton; two brothers, Louis Clinton and Irvin Clinton; and two sisters, Mercedes Rockward and Joyce Clinton
• retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and a member of Residence Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

JULY 3, 2005

no entries posted

 

JULY 4, 2005

Elva Vegas Bruce

• age 85, died at 2:20 p.m. July 2, 2005
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Luxton Bruce and his wife, Diane, and Gary "Moose" Bruce and his wife, Gloria; daughter, Janet Baudoin; daughter-in-law, Joyce Bruce; brother, Linton Vegas; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded by her husband, John S. Bruce; parents, Edward and Alexina "Cora" Pitre Vegas; son, Jacob J. Bruce; in-laws, Arthur "Jean" and Odelia Bruce; brother, Roman Vegas; and sisters, Matilda Gilbeaux and Amie Bruce
• Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, a past member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary; homemaker who enjoyed fishing crabs, bingo, going to casinos and raising her grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Carl ‘Magoo’ Duplantis Sr.

• age 62, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. July 1, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Margie K. Duplantis; mother, Adele Freeman Duplantis; sons, Carl Joseph Jr., Cody John and Casey Jason Duplantis; brothers, Clayton, Wilbert Jr., Marshall and Malcolm Duplantis; sisters, Norma Jean Breaux and Mona Lee Wiemann; and grandchildren, Carlie Renee and Kate Elizabeth Duplantis
• preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Paul Duplantis
• Catholic and a member of the United Veterans League and Disabled American Veterans and served in the 82nd Airborne Infantry; avid fisherman, loved woodworking and worked in carpentry and comedy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jeanne M. Falgoust

• age 101, a native and resident of Vacherie, died July 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Inez Falgoust; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthanas and Marie Kliebert Falgoust; brother, Antoine Falgoust; and sisters, Athanasie Oubre, Angele Reulet, Sinodie Chenier, Marie Falgoust and Aimee’ Falgoust
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gussie Zeringue Guidry

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:55 a.m. June 30, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews; memorial service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her grandchildren, Edward and Anne Guidry, Geoffrey, Wendell, Maurice, Stephen and Rachel Guidry; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Webster Guidry Sr.; parents, Octave and Annie Bourgeois Zeringue; son, Webster Guidry Jr.; and daughter, Connie G. Guidry
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Harris ‘T. U.’ Guidry Jr.

• age 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:58 p.m. June 30, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Annie "Tina" L. Guidry; daughters, Debra "Pepi" Guidry and Anne Guidry and her companion, Joey J. Boudreaux; brothers, Norman and Rielly Guidry; sisters, Mary G. Evans and Corrine G. Courville; and grandchildren, Phil Guidry, Adeline, Joeby and Leah Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his son, Dwayne A. Guidry; parents, Harris Sr. and Esoline Anselmi Guidry; infant brother, Vinton Guidry; and sister, Rose Mae G. Rodrigue
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; retired tugboat captain and enjoyed fishing, gardening and working at the net shop
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Blake William Valenzuela

• infant, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:42 p.m. July 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his parents, Antonio and Wendy Valenzuela; grandparents, Kirk and Penny Williams and Justo Valenzuela and Selfida de la Cruz; and great grandparents, Roy Williams and Landry and Valera Charpentier
• preceded in death by his great grandmother, Leoda Anselmi Williams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

John Henderson LaPeze Jr.

• age 85, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. July 2, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his son, John H. LaPeze III of Houma; daughters, Vickie Allgood of Social Circle, Ga., Audrey Eisengrein of West Haven, Conn., Sallie Preston of Houma, Jody Heeb of League City, Texas, Veronica "Ronnie" Bochat of Montgomery, Texas, and Missie Curth of Houma; brother, Ernest Lapeze of Plaquemine; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Joy Vale Conaway LaPeze; parents, John Sr. and Lena Berthelot Lapeze; daughter, Beckie LaPeze; sisters, Lena Lawhon, Elda and Edna Lapeze; and four grandchildren
• retired dredging superintendent of 25 years with Berry Brothers, was a member of the V. F. W. and the American Legion, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, past commander of the Disabled American Veterans and co-founder of the United Veterans League; U. S. Army veteran during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

JULY 5, 2005

Albert J. ‘Al’ Estay Jr.

• age 42, a native and resident of Lockport, died July 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nola Smith Estay; stepsons Jared, Travis and Michael Plaisance; sisters Peggy Jean Griffin Loupe, Ruby Kay Estay Mayfield and Barbara Cantrelle; and a grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Estay Sr. and Lorella Grabert Estay
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport

Adail Matherne Falgout

• age 101, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 3:55 a.m. July 4, 2005
• visitation held Wednesday at Raceland Presbyterian Church; religious service celebrated at the church, with burial at Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery
• survived by daughters Audrey Pitre and Mercy Duet; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Falgout; parents, Lucien and Marie Matherne; son Wollen Falgout; and numerous brothers and sisters
• parishioner of Raceland Presbyterian Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Aimee Oubre Narcisse

• age 95, a native and resident of Vacherie, died July 2, 2005, at St. James Hospital
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, followed by burial in the church cemetery
• survived by brothers Ursin Oubre Sr. and Armalise Oubre Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Swifton Narcisse; parents, Catherine and Armalise Oubre Sr.; four brothers and three sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

M. L. Narramore

• age 66, of Marshall, Texas, died July 2, 2005, in Tyler, Texas
• visitation held tonight at the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall; funeral service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Hallsville City, Texas
• survived by his son, Roger Narramore of Longview, Texas; daughters Melanie Ledet of Raceland, and Candy McKay of Marshall; three grandchildren; and sister Jeanette Hamblin
• preceded in death by his parents, William Floyd and Julia Vineyard Narramore; and sisters Mary Lou Patterson, Melwayne Ogden and Vivian Prince
• born in Marshall, attended public schools and retired after 22 years of service as a truck driver for Bordens Milk Co.
• Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall

Thelma Marie Dempster Tregle

• age 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:38 a.m. July 3, 2005
• visitation was held today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial was celebrated today at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband Sidney Tregle; son Thomas Tregle; daughters Patricia T. Bergeron Holland, Sylvia Ann T. Sommé and Stacy T. Allen; brothers Mitchell, Melien, Landry, Simon and Nolan Dempster; sisters Ethel Sposito, Delores Chaisson and Doris Trahan; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felecien and Clara Plaisance Dempster; son Jerry Tregle; brothers John and Dennis Dempster; sister Velma Cortez; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 6, 2005

Mildred Blanchard Madere

• age 87, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. July 2, 2005
• visitation Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Linda Vanzura of Austin, Texas; three stepdaughters, all of Kansas; four stepsons, all of Kansas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, David Madere; first husband, John K. Murphey of New Mexico; parents, Henry and Aurelia Boudreaux Blanchard; daughter, Mary Ellen Murphey and Kathleen Kling; brother, Lawrence "Toblanc" Blanchard of Napoleonville; sisters and brothers-in-law Ethel and Ernest Landry of Baton Rouge and Florence and Paul Collins of Houma
• member of Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Dolores S. Kraemer

• age 71, a native of Mathews and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:50 p.m. July 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Michael Kraemer of Houma; daughters, Terry Rivero Marcum and Barbara Layfield; stepdaughter Wendy Knight; brother, Norman Savoie; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Aurelian Kraemer Jr.; parents, Morris and Mathilde Rodrigue Savoie; brother, Morris Savoie; and sisters, Beulah Dupre, Eva Rogers, Laura Danos and Rosalie Dupre
• parishioner of St. Louis and a cafeteria manager at Bayou Blue Elementary School
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leonard Cooks Jr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:25 p.m. July 3, 2005
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church, 1039 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux; dismissal service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Kendra Cooks, brother, Samuel Cooks; and sister, Mary Cooks
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Sr. and Alberta Deboue Cooks; brother, Joseph Cooks Sr.; and sisters, Leona Robertson and Bernice Cooks
• worked for 30 years at Northrop Grumman Shipyard, formerly Avondale Shipyard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Camille ‘Big C’ Callais Jr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10 a.m. July 1, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister-in-law, Marion Callais; and nephews, Jace, Dusty and Casey Callais
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille Sr. and Isalind Doucet Callais; and brothers, Herbert and Wilbert Callais
• member of the Knights of Columbus
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 7, 2005

Peter O’Neil ‘Jr.’ Andras Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 1, 2005
• visitation Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Marie Pitre Andras; brothers, O’neil Francis Andras, Gerald Robert Andras and Ray Joseph Andras
• preceded in death by his father, Peter O’neil Andras Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph Augustin ‘Buck’ Tabor

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:36 p.m. July 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Joseph Cocathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brother, Edward "Sweet" Tabor; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his devoted companion, Melodia Guillot; brothers, August, Gustave and Andrew Tabor; sisters, Linda Ordoyne, Lynn Guillot and Annette Hebert; and parents, Edgar and Eva Morvant Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Albert F. Orgeron Jr.

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Belle Chase, died at 9:30 a.m. July 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Boudreaux Orgeron; children, Deardra Orgeron, Virginia Bayhi, Sylvia Langlinais, Marsha Crawford, Karen Gulotta, Denise Perez, Jennifer Barnard, Robert Orgeron and Ruby Frances Renegar; sisters, Rita Guillot and Doris LeBoeuf; brother, Chester Orgeron; sisters-in-law, Betty Thomas and Hilda Orgeron; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• active in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church as an usher, reader and CCD teacher; received the St. Louis Medal by his archdiocese; corporal in the U. S. Army, held the position of commander of American Legion Bayhi Post No. 329 and a former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus No. 6357; member of AARP and a former member of Ochsner APHEAS and St. Vincent DePaul Group; supervisor for office engineering for LP &L/Entergy West Bank Division
• Mothe Funeral Home

Ouida Foret LeCompte

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:20 p.m. July 5, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Magnus "Butch" Lecompte; brothers, Loney, O’Neal, Leroy and Junius Foret, Hewitt and Roy Thibodeaux; sisters, Eula Foret, Helen Naquin, Beatrice Gisclair and Notesia Bunker; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonce A. LeCompte; parents, Eugene and Sidolia Henry Foret, Paul and Felicia H. Thibodeaux; grandchild, Joseph LeCompte; brothers, Jervis, Eulan and Harold "Horace" Foret, Lawrence and Clarence Authement; sisters, Dorita Chauvin, Odelia Sevin, Helena A. Forrest and Florence Chauvin; sisters, Hazel Robicheaux, Stella T. Neal, Della T. Fanguy, Bella T. Fanguy, Hattie and Maggie Foret
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Jeanne Guillot Hebert

• age 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:10 p.m. July 6, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Paul Joseph "P. J." Hebert and wife Elaine, Donald "Ace" Hebert and wife Sheila, and Louis "Nut" Hebert and friend Cindy; daughters, Margaret Anne H. Labit and husband James, Carolyn H. Sonier and husband Edwin Jr., Kathleen "Kitty" Benoit and husband Ricky; sister, Marie Perkins; grandchildren, Gerard Labit, Carmel Breaux, Mary Ledet, Anne Carol Guidry, Paul "Buster" Hebert, Jerrel Hebert, Brad Sonier, Robert Sonier, Ken Paul Benoit, Kim Marie B. Bourgeois, Stephen Hebert, Blake Hebert and Michelle H. Morvant; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hebert; parents, Joseph Emile Guillot and Marguerite Marie Guillot; brothers, Norman, Roland and Paul Guillot; and sisters, Lucille and Marguerite Guillot
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Charles Junius ‘Chuck’ Brunet Sr.

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, died July 3, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his father, Jerry Brunet of Laurel, Miss.; mother and stepfather, Mary Barbara Scott and Norris Scott of Houma; sons, Brandon Steele of Gibson, Charles Brunet Jr. of Bastrop and Austin Brunet of Houma; daughter, Amber Brunet of Houma; brothers, Robin Brunet Sr. and Darrel Billiot of Houma; sisters, Samantha Marcel, Vickie Price; and two grandchildren
• former welder with Main Iron Works
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Barbara A. Bourgeois

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:04 a.m. July 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Patricia Dufrene, Catherine Bordlee and Pauline Matherne; sisters, Shirley Cotton and Ramona Scott; seven grandchildren; and one grandchild to be born
• preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond John Dufrene; second husband, James Earl Peavey; third husband, Claude Bourgeois; parents, Morris and Edna Boudreaux Authement; son, Jamie Peavey Jr.; brother, Robert "Bobby" Authement; and sister, Joyce Authement
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; avid reader and collector of ink and lead pens; also enjoyed embroidering and crocheting

 

JULY 8, 2005

Geraldine Marion St. Germain Reeks

• age 77, a native and resident of Pierre Part, died at 11:50 p.m. July 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pierre Part; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Keith Rauhans, Michael Rauhans, Gregory Reeks and Coy Reeks; daughters, Elmina Shearer, Sharon Thibodeaux, Shelia Gautreaux, April Hebert and Michelle Crowson; brothers, Roy St. Germain and Rauleigh St. Germain Sr.; sisters, Vivian Wheat and Violet Aucoin; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Joseph and Anna Fournerette St. Germain; brother, Wilson Joseph St. Germain Sr.; and sister, Agnes Maria Perera
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic and was a member of LFAS; enjoyed baking, traveling and casino outings; retired cook with the Assumption Parish School Board
• Samart Funeral Home

Darrol Josephine LeBoeuf Malbrough

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. July 8, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris Malbrough of Bayou Blue; sonJohn Malbrough of Bayou Blue; daughters, Janet Miller of Houma and Sharon Battenfield of Desdemona, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Pierre LeBoeuf and Bessie Antoinette Hebert LeBoeuf; sister, Beatrice DuBois
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alonzo Keith Hogan

• age 34, a native and resident of Raceland, died July 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Thomas and Victoria Collins Hogan of Raceland; daughter, Cassandra Plaisance of New Orleans; sisters, Cynthia Collins Zamora and Sandra Collins Wheaton of Raceland; and brothers, Clyde Dill Collins and Todd Patrick Collins of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Carma Lee Collins, and Cleveland and Flaria Hogan
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing and riding his bicycle
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Edwin J. Baudouin

• age 81, a native of Boutte and resident of St. James, died at 3:50 p.m. July 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his wife, Alvina Comardelle Baudouin; sons, Herbert Breaux, John Breaux and Marty Breaux; daughters, Malinda Rodrigue, Marion Breaux and Arlene Breaux; two sisters, Louise B. Melancon and Shirley B. Bergeron; sisters, Louise B. Melancon and Shirley B. Bergeron; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Aurelia Pertuit Baudouin; two brothers, Albert P. Baudouin Jr. and James J. Baudouin; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JULY 9, 2005

Dorothy Ohmer David

• age 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 7, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Richard and Carey David; two brothers, Irving Ohmer Sr. and George Ohmer Jr.; one sister, Mayola Barras; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ralph David; her parents, George and Florence Barras Ohmer; one brother, Gerald Ohmer Sr.; and one sister, Doris Ohmar Lombas

Ann Miller

• age 67, a former resident of Larose, McComb, Miss., Baton Rouge and Metairie, and resident of Brownsburg, Ind., died Saturday, June 25, 2005
• memorial services were held Thursday in Indianapolis; graveside services Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb
• survived by one daughter, Heather Miller McKinney; three siblings, Dave, George and Sarah Brashear; and three grandchildren

 

JULY 10, 2005

no entries posted

 

JULY 11, 2005

Olevia Robinson Cleveland

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, July 8, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial following at the Church Cemetery
• survived by daughters Ora Rose of Thibodaux and Elaine Cleveland of Baton Rouge; sons Morell Cleveland Jr., Raymond Cleveland Sr., Nelson Cleveland, Jerry Cleveland Sr. and Carl Cleveland, all of Raceland, Harold Cleveland of Houma and Willie Cleveland of Thibodaux; sisters Eska Mae Weaver and Ella B. Thomas, both of Thibodaux, and Verline Ambrose of New Orleans; brothers Granvil Robinson Sr. and Arthur Robinson Sr., both of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland and Naaman Robinson of Houma; 32 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morell Cleveland Sr.; parents, Shevin Sr. and Annie Robinson; daughter Cora Thomas; brothers Willie Robinson, Shevin Robinson Jr., Ivory Robinson, Harry Robinson Sr., Mitchell Robinson and Ernest Williams Sr.; sister Lucille Robinson Joseph; and maternal grandparents, Daniel and Adeline Sicley
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board for many years; enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking and sewing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dorothy Ohmer David

• age 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 7, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Richard and Carey David; two brothers, Irving Ohmer Sr. and George Ohmer Jr.; one sister, Mayola Barras; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ralph David; her parents, George and Florence Barras Ohmer; one brother, Gerald Ohmer Sr.; and one sister, Doris Ohmar Lombas

Mary Lou Knobloch

• age 77, a native of Estherwood and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:53 p.m. July 7, 2005
• visitation held Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bernard L. Knobloch; sons Bernard Knobloch Jr. and Jimmy Knobloch; grandchildren Mary Schwartzenburg, Nikki Knobloch, Frannie Knobloch, Katie Knobloch, James Knobloch, Emily Knobloch, Andre Dupont and Allison Viator. She is also survived by the family pet, Lucky, the luckiest dog in the world
• preceded in death by her parents, Judge N. Smith Hoffpauir and Lucille Hoffpauir, and son F. Smith "Smitty" Knobloch
• avid gardener and lay minister at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, a devoted friend and and exceptional grandmother
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ronald Joseph Marcel

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chacahoula, died at 1:25 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2005
• visitation was held Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial was celebrated today at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by sons Cody, Wayne Scott, Shane, Arty and Troy Marcel; daughters Cristal Lupo and Rose M. Bourg; brothers Carl and Wayne Marcel; sisters Sylvia Matherne, Barbara Sullivan and Lydia Calvin; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lecompte Marcel; parents, Lee P. Marcel Sr. and Genevieve Berthelot Marcel; brother Lee Marcel Jr.; and sisters Brenda Robichaux and Marilyn Falgout
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Lillie Falgout Naquin

• age 96, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005
• visitation held Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by son James Naquin; daughter and son-in-law Pamela Naquin Fournier and husband, Paul Fournier; grandchildren Marcel Fournier and Annette Fournier Robichaux of San Antonio, Texas; brothers Ernest Falgout and Calvin "Dale" Falgout, both of Raceland, Nolan Falgout of Gretna and Ray Falgout of Thibodaux; sister Beverly Lang of Yuma, Ariz.; and great-grandchildren Ashley, Jacob, and Madison Fournier and Anna Claire and Joshua Robichaux
• preceded in death by her husband, James Naquin Sr.; parents, Ackney and Bessie Falgout; brothers Sidney and Alcee Falgout; sisters Josephine Flose, Emma Gaudet, Verna Breaux and Barbara Folse; and granddaughter Anne Fournier
• parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church; member of St. Mary Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and a volunteer at St. Anne Hospital for 14 years; volunteer of the year in 2000
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Edward ‘T’ Reed

• age 63, a native of Opelousas and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005
• visitation today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by daughters Anita Poindexter of Raceland, Angela Marts of Larose and Vera Charles of Opelousas; sons Darrell Reed of Long Beach, Calif., and Sidney Poindexter Jr. of Raceland; sisters Edna Mae Reed, Laura Mae Reed, Mary Odell Jerries and Velma Reed, all of Opelousas; brothers Simon Reed Jr. of Baton Rouge, Lawrence Reed of Leonville and Joseph Reed, Paul James Reed and Walter Major of Opelousas; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents Simon Reed Sr. and Lorena Reed; and sister Rose Mary Reed
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; enjoyed cooking and helping others
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarence J. Vito Sr.

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 4:25 a.m. July 5, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service celebrated at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Nancy Price Vito; mother, Mildred Soudilier Vito; sons, Clarence Vito Jr. and Lonnie Vito and wife, Joann; daughter, Suzanne Vito; brothers, Alfred, Carl, David and Ricky Vito; sisters, Azlie Vito, Genievie Vito, Shirley Naquin, Patsy Ledet, Marlene Naquin and Carole Lecompte; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence C. Vito; and a brother, Lawrence Vito Jr.
• member of FOP and was a retired chief of detectives for the Houma Police Deparment and the district attorney’s office
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 12, 2005

Jason Paul Marie

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died July 10, 2005
• visitation held today and until funeral time Wednesday at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by his parents, Royal and Vivian Price Marie; son Devon James Marie; daughter Chelsea Renee Marie; brother Mitchell Paul Marie; and sister Dixie Lee Marie
• preceded in death by grandparents Oris and Cornelia Foret Marie and Henry Price Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Houma

John I. Guillot Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:40 p.m. July 8, 2005
• visitation held today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Philomena Family Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elsie Gauthreaux Guillot; son John "T-John" Guillot Jr.; daughter Rosalie Guillot Landry; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Edovic Guillot and Lucia Aucoin Guillot; son Gerald Guillot; daughter Elizabeth Guillot; brothers Irvin and Joseph "Joe" Guillot; and sisters Orina Pitre, Brigitte Thibodaux and Marie Lirette
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Roy C. Gisclair

• age 42, a native of Palacious, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died June 21, 2005
• visitation held to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by son Joshua Gisclair; brother Carlton Gisclair; and sisters Jenny Lairamore and Charlene Smith
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Myrtle Simpson Gisclair
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Craig Michael Rivette

• age 33, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died July 9, 2005
• visitation held Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Laurie B. Rivette; grandparents Dewey and Yolanda "Sis" Rivette; parents, Kenneth "Keno" Rivette and Jackie W. Rivette; sons Christian M. Rivette and Channing Stringer; step-son Nick Cole; daughter Joslyn West; step-daughters Alyssa Cole and Krystal Cole; godchild Amber Perilloux; brother Cory P. Rivette; and sisters Deandra "Dee Dee" Pachall and Leah R. Domangue
• preceded in death by his grandparents Christian and Myrtle Whiteaker
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Deborah L. Ordoyne

• age 53, a native of Hammond and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:45 a.m. July 11, 2005
• visitation held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Michael P. Ordoyne; mother, Dorothy Johnson Lagarde; son Edwin A. Ordoyne and wife Cheryl Barker Ordoyne; brother Don Lagarde; sisters Laura Pitre and Norma Bilello; and grandchildren Garrett Ordoyne and Kaylie Ordoyne
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin Lagarde Jr.
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of Woodmen of the World
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Bonnie Jean Gomez Morvant

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Amant, died July 8, 2005
• private memorial service held in Gonzales, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Camille A. Morvant II; parents, Ivan Gomez and Grace Jean Vaughn; daughter Melissa M. Morvant; son Camille "Trey" Morvant II; and brother Ken Gomez
• preceded in death by her grandparents Bonnie and Samuel Johnson
• 1968 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 1973 graduate of Nicholls State University; former teacher, having taught at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School in Baton Rouge and St. Charles Elementary in Lafourche Parish; an active volunteer at E. D. White Catholic High School and was one of the founding members of Mary’s Mothers Committee; tape minister for the Bayou River Magnificat and active in church ministries
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Clifton ‘Ke-Ke’ Leonard

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2005
• visitation held until funeral time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Stella Badeaux Leonard; son Wayne Leonard; daughters Janice L. Arceneaux and Mona L. Gisclair; brother Neddy Cheramie; sister Earline L. Cheramie; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Octavie Cheramie and Rene Leonard; brother Raymond Leonard; and sister Rose Marie Leonard
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Holy Name; a reader, commentator and a choir member; barber for 57 years
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

Hazelina P. ‘Miss Schnook’ Dufrene

• age 81, a native and resident of Gheens, died July 11, 2005
• visitation held until funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her daughter Audrey D. Breaux; sister Enzy P. Foshee; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl B. Dufrene; parents, Eugene and Melesaire Schouest Plaisance; son Kenneth J. Dufrene; brother Lannie Schouest; and sister Ena P. Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Agatha Mary Robichaux Chauvin

• age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. July 10, 2005
• visitation held to funeral time Thursday at St. Frances de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial after
• survived by her husband of 60 years, Fay J. Chauvin of Houma; son Fay "Joe" Joseph Chauvin III and wife, Linda of Missouri City, Texas; daughters Sibyl Maier of Houma, Elouise Chauvin of Joelton, Tenn., Harriet Wright and husband, Thomas, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Aimee Lasseigne and husband, Dr. Richard Lasseigne of Thibodaux; brother Thomas Robichaux and wife, Rita, of Raceland; sister Therese Hodson of Houma; grandchildren Mike Maier, Michelle Maier Siegel, Mark Maier, Jeanine Gesser, Brad Chauvin, Margaret Wright, Elizabeth Wright, William Wright, Richard Lasseigne, Jeremy Lasseigne and Jeffrey Lasseigne; and great-grandchildren Mark A. Maier II, Matthew Maier, Michael Maier, Samantha Siegel and Eric T. Chauvin II
• preceded in death by her parents, Conrad Robichaux and Winona Chauvin Robichaux; son-in-law Doug Maier; grandson Eric T. Chauvin; brothers Raymond Robichaux and Conrad Robichaux; and sister-in-law Priscilla Robichaux
• homemaker and was a member of the St. Francis de Sales Ladies Altar Society and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

 

JULY 13, 2005

Deborah L. Ordoyne

• age 53, a native of Hammond and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:45 a.m. July 11, 2005
• visitation held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Michael P. Ordoyne; mother, Dorothy Johnson Lagarde; son Edwin A. Ordoyne and wife Cheryl Barker Ordoyne; brother Don Lagarde; sisters Laura Pitre and Norma Bilello; and grandchildren Garrett Ordoyne and Kaylie Ordoyne
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin Lagarde Jr.
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of Woodmen of the World
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Lester Joseph LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 a.m. July 12, 2005
• visitation held today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Rosary said at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated Thursaday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial afterward
• survived by his wife, Hazel Domangue LeCompte of Houma; son Kevin LeCompte of Thibodaux; daughters Sandra Daigle of Houma and Leslie Barlow of Ville Platte; brothers Percy LeCompte, Aubrey LeCompte, Charles LeCompte of Chauvin and Chester LeCompte of Gray; sisters Helen Soudelier and Barbara Breaux; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin LeCompte and America Pitre LeCompte; brother Cyrus LeCompte; and sister Dorothy LeCompte
• retired boat captain and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kermit ‘The Frog’ Holmes

• age 64, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Larose, died July 11, 2005
• visitation held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, followed by burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lorraine Verdun Gaudet Holmes; sons Kermit "Dale" Holmes Jr., Ernest Jr., Raymond Sr., Timothy and Eric Gaudet; sisters Mary K. Jarrell, Earnestine Rowell and Nedra Holmes; and 23 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Corbet Holmes and Lillie King Holmes; sons Jason and John Gaudet; brothers Charles and Claudell Thompson; and sisters Ann McElroy and Audrey Holmes
• Christian; collected miniature cars and ducks
• Samart Funeral Home

Dwaine ‘Dog’ Garlington Sr.

• age 58, a native of Effie and resident of Galliano, died at 7:55 p.m. July 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Linda Esponge Garlington; mother, Blanche Overton Garlington; son Dwaine "D. J." Garlington Jr.; daughters Elizabeth Garlington and Jamie Guidry; son-in-law Chad Guidry; brothers Rodney, Alton and Joe Garlington; sister Karen Garlington Jones; and grandchildren Kyllie-Mae and Kasey Guidry
• preceded in death by his father, Praither "Buck" Garlington; U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the American Legion Post 315
• Falgout Funeral Home

Louis Brooks

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. July 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge; religious service held at the church, with burial in the Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by son Casey Brooks, of Thibodaux; stepsons Glenn Marts Sr., Herman Myles, Bronson Myles and Terrance Brooks, all of Thibodaux; stepdaughters Ann Williams and Ladon Marts of Gray, Linda Tillman of Houma, Amanda Brooks, Kirsten Brooks and Cordeal Spotts of Thibodaux; sister Annabelle Brooks of Thibodaux; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcel and Mary C. Brooks; second wife, Alma Brooks; brothers Oscar Hebert, John Brooks, Joe Brooks and James Brooks; sisters Rosemary James and Ida Mae Brooks; and grandparents Verna and Lou Ida Cooper
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; enjoyed fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 14, 2005

Robert Augustine Achee

• age 94, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:10 p.m. July 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and until funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a granddaughter, Shelli Arabie and her husband Ryan Arabie; great-grandchildren, Kristi Rousseau, Ashley Arabie, Robert "Robbie" Arabie, Sadie Arabie and Devon Foret; son in law, Dwight Foret; brother, Charlet Achee; and step-grandchildren, Aaron Foret and Kimberly Foret Williams
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hebert Achee; parents Edgar Achee and Aurelia Charlet Achee; daughter, Evelyn Hue Foret; brothers, Henry and Harold Achee; and sister, Estelle Roussell
• machinist at Thompson Machinery for 40 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kermit ‘The Frog’ Holmes

• age 64, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Larose, died July 11, 2005
• visitation held today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the church, followed by burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lorraine Verdun Gaudet Holmes; sons Kermit "Dale" Holmes Jr., Ernest Jr., Raymond Sr., Timothy and Eric Gaudet; sisters Mary K. Jarrell, Earnestine Rowell and Nedra Holmes; and 23 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Corbet Holmes and Lillie King Holmes; sons Jason and John Gaudet; brothers Charles and Claudell Thompson; and sisters Ann McElroy and Audrey Holmes
• Christian; collected miniature cars and ducks
• Samart Funeral Home

Thomas J. Naquin

• age 93, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay, died at noon July 13, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alice McCarthy Naquin; stepsons, Curtis, Jimmy, Carlos and Willie McCarthy; step-daughters, Margaret Granier, Mary Ann Granier and Adrice Crawford; brother, Guy A. Naquin; 24 step-grandchildren; 35 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Euphemie Naquin Naquin; brothers, Roy Naquin and the Rev. Henry Naquin of Galliano; and sister, Mary Ann Naquin
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 15, 2005

Gloria ‘Jean’ Guidry

• age 61, a native and resident of Galliano, died July 14, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Willie "You" Guidry; son Roland Riera; daughters Anna and Roxanna Guidry; four grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jackin Lafont Sr. and Anna Mae Blanchard Lafont; and daughter Donna Fay Riera; and an infant son
• enjoyed praying the rosary and caring for her animals, especially her Chihuahua, Taco
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Kermit ‘The Frog’ Holmes

• age 64, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Larose, died July 11, 2005
• visitation held until funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; religious service held today at the church, followed by burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lorraine Verdun Gaudet Holmes; sons Kermit "Dale" Holmes Jr., Ernest Jr., Raymond Sr., Timothy and Eric Gaudet; daughters Lillie Holmes Terrebonne, Linda Boudreaux and Elizabeth Gaudet; sisters Mary K. Jarrell, Earnestine Rowell and Nedra Holmes; and 23 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Corbet Holmes and Lillie King Holmes; sons Jason and John Gaudet; brothers Charles and Claudell Thompson; and sisters Ann McElroy and Audrey Holmes
• Christian; collected miniature cars and ducks
• Samart Funeral Home

April Michelle Verdin

• age 26, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died July 13, 2005
• visitation and funeral services held today and until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories
• survived by her mother, Rose Lacobon Schoell; grandparents Joseph and Louise Lacobon of Dulac; daughters Angel Schoell and Jodieann Verdin of Houma; sons, Donald Schoell and Sean Paul Verdin of Houma; brothers Clayton, John and Joshua Schoell, all of Houma; and a host of other relatives
• preceded in death by her father, John C. Schoell
• Falgout Funeral Homes

 

JULY 16, 2005

Roger Barrett ‘Rog’ Crowe

• age 38, a native of Covington, former resident of Houma and current resident of Monroe, died Friday, July 1, 2005, due to ongoing problems with his heart
• memorial services were held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe
• survived by his parents, Roger Neil Crowe and Delores Jones Crowe of Monroe; three brothers, Brannon Crowe of Corpus Christi, Texas, Darren Crowe and wife, Gail Crowe of Forney, Texas, and Derek Crowe and wife, Angela Crowe of Monroe; one sister, Tara Young of Monroe; one sister-in-law, Renee Girault of Metairie; two nephews, Cody Crowe and Blaine Crowe; and four nieces, Landyn Young, Laurel Young, Kristen Crowe and Brooke Crowe
• 1984 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and received a B. A. in English at Nicholls State University; completed his graduate studies at ULM and received his M. A. in history; free spirit and giving nature, he loved his friends like family; true passion was cooking

Velma Hebert Melancon

• age 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero for 53 years, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Loney Hebert; one sister, Ella H. Boudreaux; six nephews; and one niece
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Melancon; her parents, Hercules J. and Stella Robichaux Hebert; and two brothers, Wilmer J. and Joe Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home

Isabelle Theriot Politz

• age 69, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Napoleonville, died at 2 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Russel "Bill" Paul Politz Sr.; one son, Russel "Rusty" Politz Jr. and wife, Robbyn; one daughter, Donna P. Sawyer and husband, Rusty; one son-in-law, Gary Landry; two brothers, A. J. Theriot and wife, Lucille, and Roy Theriot and wife, Levie; six grandchildren, Cherie P. Medine, Alaima and Stephen Politz, Samantha and William Sawyer and Jared Landry; and one great-grandchild, Anna Catherine Medine
• preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Nolia Giroir Theriot; one daughter, Laura P. Landry; and two brothers, Wilbert Theriot and Alvin Theriot
• Landry’s Funeral Home

April Michelle Verdin

• age 26, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Rose Lacobon Schoell and companion, Ernest Espino; her grandparents, Joseph and Louise Lacobon of Dulac; two sons, Donald Schoell and Sean Paul Verdin of Houma; two daughters, Angel Schoell and Jodieann Verdin of Houma; three brothers, John and companion, Michelle Fanguy, Clayton and companion, Angela Sims, and Joshua Schoell, all of Houma; two nephews, John Jr. and Cameron Schoell of Houma; one niece, Victoria Schoell of Houma; six uncles, Anthony, Kenneth and wife, Malvina Lacobon, Tony and wife, Rhonda Lacobon, all of Houma, Tommy, Paul and Justin Lacobon, all of Dulac; and her aunts, Yvonne Lacobon and Barbara Walden, both of Houma, Marian Durden and husband, Billy, of Grand Ridge, Fla., Diane and husband, Joe Verdin and Carolyn and husband, Lloyd Parfait, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her father, John C. Schoell; her uncle, Thomas Walden; and one cousin, Monica Corley
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ronald ‘Tiger’ Lassere

• age 64, a native of Vacherie and resident of Schriever, died Friday, July 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Boudreaux Lassere; one son, Kerry Lassere; one daughter, Kathy Becnel; two brothers, Stephen and Donald Lassere; one sister, Corine L. Stein; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Lassere and Hermine Chenier Lassere; and one sister, Marsha L. Larose

Hilton ‘Nat’ Duvernay

• age 80, a resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara B. Duvernay; three stepsons, Michael A. Broussard, Andre J. Broussard and Emile J. Broussard II; two stepdaughters, Donna C. Broussard and Monique B. Lanier; three brothers, Marvin, Leo and Alton Duvernay; three sisters, Joan Stricker, Edna Christopher and Jane Price; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Alice Lund Duvernay; and one brother, Noel Duvernay

 

JULY 17, 2005

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JULY 18, 2005

Emmiline Margaret ‘MaMa Coon’ McDonald Adams

• age 81, a native of Middlesbrough, England and resident of Heritage Manor in Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. July 15, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Sidney Adams Jr. of Clovis, Calif., Anthony Adams of Virginia Beach, Va., and John Adams of Gray; daughters, Yvonne Guidry of Montegut, Pamela Duplantis of Raceland and Donna Darcey of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Adams Sr.; parents, Thomas William McDonald Sr. and Gladys Vivian Medd McDonald; daughter, Tina Marie Adams; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Cortez; brother, Thomas McDonald Jr.; sisters, Margaret Watts, Gladys McDonald Bylett and Dinah McDonald
• veteran of British Air Corps during World War II; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Oceana Clement Adams

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 13, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Clinton, Ronald and Joseph Adams; daughters, Barbara Ordogne and Catherine Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Adams; parents, Lionel and Louise Chiasson Adams; and son, Jeffrey Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Daniel J. Albert

• age 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:58 a.m. July 15, 2005
• no services held
• survived by his wife, Betty Clement Albert, and brothers, Adley "A. J." Jr., Gerald and Lonnie Albert Sr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Adley Sr. and Ethel Naquin Albert
• Presbyterian and served in the U. S. Army
• Samart Funeral Home

Roy John ‘Tookie’ Billiot

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died July 14, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Dugas Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Roy David Billiot and Billy John Billiot; daughters, Sally Joe Lirette, Jessica Lenn Fredricks and Lucenda Marie Billiot; brothers, Roger Billiot of Indianapolis, Thaddeas Paul Billiot of Houma, Pete Paul Billiot of Mobile and Frank John Billiot of Indianapolis; sisters, Priscilla Bivens of Bay St. Louis, Juanita Pellegrin of Houma, Theresa Billiot of Montreal, Canada, Patricia Courteaux of Bayou Blue, Jeanette Billiot of New Iberia and Catherine Billiot of Colorado; and half-sister, Elizabeth Billiot of Indianapolis
• preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Ann Billiot; parents, Frank Joseph Billiot and Maydora Dion Billiot; daughter, Sandra Ann Billiot; and brother, Leroy Joseph Billiot
• enjoyed playing music; played guitar and keyboard; fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Daisy Butler Brocato

• age 83, a native of Woodworth and resident of Raceland, died at 2:09 p.m. July 16, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 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 daughters and sons-in-law, Clara and Donald Theriot, Linda and Glynn Rhodes; sister, Pearl Mae Butler Rybiski; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey and Wendy Theriot, Annette T. and Victor Blanchard, Donnell T. and Jason DeSandro; and great-grandchildren, Justin, Brady and Lauren Theriot, Claire Blanchard, Collin, Devin and Carly DeSandro
• preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vincent "Joe" Brocato; parents, Richard and Clara Lacaze Butler; brothers, Horace A., J. Clarence, Charlie W. Floyd F. and Eugene Butler; and sister, Beaulah C. Butler
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church; member of Catholic Daughters, AARP, Woodmen of the World, Italian Society and Homemakers Club; liked flowers and loved to travel
• Falgout Funeral Home

William Eugene Coose aka
Billy Lirette

• age 35, a native of Breeze, Ill. and resident of Houma, died at 2:28 p.m., July 9, 2005
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home
• survived by four sons, Jonathan, Justin, Jeramie and Jordan Coose, all of Houma; brothers, Lance Lirette of Thibodaux and Jason Lirette of Houma; and sisters, Teri Lirette Thibodaux, Libertie Lirette, Brandi Lirette and Tonya Gilbert, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Joseph Lirette
• employed with Gulf Island Fabrication
• Samart Funeral Home

Nelson John Durocher

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:40 p.m. July 15, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Eldred Martinez Durocher; sons, Jonathon, Joseph, Richard and Bill Durocher; daughter, Rebecca D. Babin; brothers, Roland, Francis and Michael Durocher; sisters, Agnes D. McMahan and Loretta D. Collins; and 12 grandchildren, Lauren, Whitney, and Caroline Babin, Jo Anne D. Barrios, and Sarah, Emily, Jonathon Jr., Drew, Alyssa, Nelson John "Jack" II, Alexander and Claire Durocher
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Joseph and Lana Tabor Durocher; one brother, Vincent Durocher; one sister, Valerie Folse; and one grandson, Richard G. Durocher Jr.
• veteran of the Korean War and retired from Shell Oil after 35 years of service
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Helen Gilmore Grabert

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 7:12 p.m. July 12, 2005
• private services were held Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thaddeus "Ted" Grabert; sons, Teddy Grabert, Jerry Daugherty, Steve Daugherty and Ronnie Daugherty; five daughters, Patti Reboul, Gail Russell, Enola Richard, Dianna May and Thais Quinn; one brother, Remmer Gilmore; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert David and Katherine Remmers Gilmore, and two brothers, Leo and Robert Gilmore
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Jonathan Matthew Meza

• age 3, a native and resident of Houma, died July 14, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Southdown Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his parents, Sylvia Alvarez Tanguis and Juan Meza; grandmothers, Emma Alvarez and Victoria Meza; brothers Daniel Peña and Ivan Meza; and sisters, Laura Meza, Felicia Tanguis, Victoria Meza and Sandra Meza
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Andres Meza and Chon Alvarez
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joseph ‘Joey’ Mike Jr.

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died July 16, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery in Schriever; time of reflection service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife Amy "K." Lassere Mike; parents Joseph James Sr. and Judy Chapman Mike; son Joseph "Jamey" Mike III; daughter Jaclyn Mike; step-son T. C. Keplinger; step-daughter Sonny Keplinger; brothers Jeff Mike and Curtis Pauls; sister Brenda Barrilleaux; nieces Callie Barrilleaux, Jamara Doiron, Gabriel and Cheyanna Lassere; and nephews Michael Biondo Jr., Jeffery "Jayce" Mike, Brandon Lassere, Shelby and Brandon Guidry
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mildred and Chester Chapman, Cora Accord Bowman and Sam and Eunice Mike
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

John Lewis Robert

• age 84, a native of Cheneyville and former 50-year resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 p.m. July 15, 2005
• visitation today at Church of the Way Presbyterian, 250 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge; religious service held today at the church, with burial with military honors at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife Lolette B. Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Lettye and Adrian Harris of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law Dr. John Lewis Robert Jr. and Claire Robert of Lafayette; grandchildren Leslie Harris LaBorde and husband Glen of Baton Rouge, John Lewis Robert III of New Orleans and Elizabeth Claire Robert of New Orleans; and great-granddaughter Mignon Eloise LaBorde
• preceded in death by his parents Willie J. and Clara H. Robert; and brother James Robert
• 1938 graduate of Cheneyville High School and was a member of the Raceland Presbyterian Church and attended Church of the Way Presbyterian; also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Edna Richard Schouest

• age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 7:27 p.m. July 16, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Schouest; mother, Lillie Richard; son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Tonya Schouest; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Clark Use, Vickie and Timmy Smith; and grandchildren, Brandon, Sarah, Catherine, Jonah, Emily, Claire, Madelyn and Sophie
• preceded in death by her father, Theophile Richard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shaelyn Oceana Shadell

• infant girl, resident of Jefferson, died at 3:48 a.m. July 13, 2005
• graveside service was held today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her parents, Nicole Marie Elliott Shadell and Shannon Joseph Shadell; grandparents Tony and Shirley Bruno; and one brother, London Tanner
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Leroy Shadell, Harriet and Walter Elliot and Angelina Sumrall; and one cousin, Kevin Michael Sampey
• Falgout Funeral Home

Yetta Angelina Shadell

• infant girl, resident of Jefferson, died at 3:48 a.m. July 13, 2005
• graveside service was held today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her parents, Nicole Marie Elliott Shadell and Shannon Joseph Shadell; grandparents Tony and Shirley Bruno; and one brother, London Tanner
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Leroy Shadell, Harriet and Walter Elliot and Angelina Sumrall; and one cousin, Kevin Michael Sampey
• Falgout Funeral Home

William ‘T-Billy’ Tillman Jr.

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 a.m. July 17, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin; religious service held Wednesday at the hall, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Ann Akers Tillman; parents, William Anthony Sr. and Betty Benoit Tillman; sons, William III, Jonathan and Steven Tillman; daughters, Carla Ghere and Carolyn Tillman; brother, James Tillman; sisters, SueAnn Henry, Madonna Tillman, vivian Rodrigue; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benoit and Mr. and Mrs. James Tillman
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JULY 19, 2005

Oceana Clement Adams

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 13, 2005
• mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Clinton, Ronald and Joseph Adams; daughters, Barbara Ordogne and Catherine Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Adams; parents, Lionel and Louise Chiasson Clement; and son, Jeffrey Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Georgiana D. ‘Joyce’ Basulito

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 4:55 p.m. July 17, 2005
• religious service was held today at Christian Family Center in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Edeljo Jr., Manuel and Morgan Basulito; daughters, Ramanda Basulito, Sidonia Bruce and Scarlett Mejia; daughters-in-law, Crystal and Tabitha Basulito; son-in-law, Bryan Bruce; brothers, Isadore and Norbert Dardar; sisters, Katie Plaisance, Geneieve Dantin, Nora Serigne, Mannie Belanger and Trina Guidry; and grandchildren, Joey, Ryan, Jacob, Payton, Brett, Nickolas, Jake, Ticy Trent, Bryant, Cassie and Jeyce
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Snida Billiot Dardar; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Basulito
• member of Christian Family Center of Galliano
• Samart Funeral Home

Louis ‘Harris’ Bourgeois

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. July 18, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Dempster Bourgeois; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary J. Bourgeois and friend Mary Cheramie; Wayne J. and Pat R. Bourgeois; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty "Jane" B. and Calvin J. Dufrene, Brenda B. and Reed A. Folse, Janice B. and Jerry J. Guidry; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Beauregard and Alice Babin Bourgeois; brothers, Ulyess, Malcolm, Nolan and Wilton Bourgeois; sisters, Eunice B. Knight and Bernice B. Dufrene
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; enjoyed rabbit hunting
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Kevin Michael Cange

• age 43, a native of Belleville, Ill., and resident of Luling, died July 16, 2005
• memorial service held Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling
• survived by his wife, Holly Boagni Cange; parents, Bill and Joan Cange of Fort Myers, Fla.; son, Jacob Martin Cange; father- and mother-in-law, Chris and Sue Boagni of Opelousas; daughter, Grace Elizabeth Cange; brothers and sister-in-law, Steven and Lisa Cange of Seabrook, Texas and Jeffery Cange of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Caroline and Timothy Keys of Fort Myers; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Bo and Lisa Boagni of Austin, Texas, Scott and Carolyn Boagni of Opelousas and Bret and cheri Boagni of Opelousas; and nieces and nephews, Stefan, Max, Natalie, Alexander, Andrew, Kevin, Mary Margaret, Luke and Taylor
• great outdoorsman and conservationist
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Virginia S. ‘Virgie’ Dugruise

• age 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. July 17, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Hensley Dugruise; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Kay Gauthreaux Dugruise, Scott and Laurie Sternfels Dugruise and Todd and Jennifer Beniot Dugruise; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy D. and Ferrell Babin, Lynn D. and Ernie Baye; brothers, Charles Simoneaux Jr. and David Simoneaux; and grandchildren, Alicia Babin, Nikki Baye, Jessi Baye, Ryan Dugruise, Lacy Dugruise, Taylor Dugruise, Abbie Dugruise, Derek Dugruise, Courtney Dugruise and Chandler Dugruise
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Virginia Landry Simoneaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruby Boyne Gonsoulin

• age 91, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died July 17, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Richard "Dickie" Gonsoulin of Bourg, Jerry Gonsoulin of Houma, Patrick Gonsoulin of Bend, Oregon and Chris Gonsoulin of Pensacola, Fla.; daughter, Ann Gonsoulin Hebert of Pensacola; brother, Harris P. Boyne of Los Angeles; sisters, Joyce B. Lasseigne of Bayou Vista, Thelma B. Blakeman of Gibson, Maxine B. Evanoff of Bayou Vista and Germaine B. Munk of Berwick; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Anthony Gonsoulin; parents, Edward B. Boyne and Onesia Avet Boyne; brothers, Carol, Edward and Willard Boyne
• aircraft observer during World War II, a member of the Montegut Lioness Club, Catholic Daughters, Montegut Homemakers, Montegut Carnival Club and American Genealogical Society; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gladys ‘Glad’ Martin Lindsey

• age 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. July 16, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Fancis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Ann M. Conrad and Theresa M. Martin of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Lindsey; parents, Teles Joseph Martin and Marguerite Aglia Robichaux Martin; a brother, Joseph A. Martin; and sisters, Louise Marie Sobert and Della Mossa
• retired assistant manager and clerk with Southern Electrical Supply Co. and a parishioner of St. Francis
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Max Gene Manning

• age 75, a native of Walker County, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. July 17, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Sue Manning of Thibodaux, Randy and Tena Manning of Houma; daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey M. and Jerry Morrison of Houston; Cindy M. and Mark "Snoop" Bonvillain of Houma; brother, James "Snooky" Manning of Houston; grandchildren, Joshua, Sunny, Carrie, Shanne Manning, Mitchell and Marcelle Morrison, Reed and Amy Bonvillain
• preceded in death by his wife, Sophie Amy Breaux Manning; parents, Buck and Carrie Guerrant Manning; and brother, Glen Manning
• part owner of Seismic Experts Group and Manor Exploration; U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean war; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma L. Matherne

• age 92, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:05 a.m. July 18, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wedneday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her second husband, Herman Matherne; son, Melvin Gaspard; daughters, Katherine Terrebonne and Bonnie Erickson; brother, Roy LeBlanc; sisters, Marie Hymel and Elma Kaiser; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Gaspard; parents, Abel and Valerie Acosta LeBlanc; daughter, Geraldine Gaspard; brothers Abel and Alvin LeBlanc; sisters, Wilma Guidry and Thelma Arabie
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Stella Ann Rodrigue

• age 56, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died July 17, 2005
• visitation today at the Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station and Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church; her remains were cremated
• survived by her sons, Rondal Joseph Babin and his companion, Christy Ledet; daughters, Cassie Lynn Babin and Frank Marks and Nicole Ann Cavaricci and her husband, Marcello; sisters, Geraldine Ellender, Elaine Naquin, Mae Ann Dupre, Laura Louviere, Shrilene St. Piere, Marlene Rodrigue and Dorothy Pitre; and grandchildren, Kaylee and Westley Babin, Jayden Marks and Juliano and Isabella Cavaricci
• preceded in death by her parents, Westley and Bridget Dupre Rodrigue
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Lewis Robert

• age 84, a native of Cheneyville and former 50-year resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 p.m. July 15, 2005
• religious service was held Monday at Church of the Way Presbyterian in Baton Rouge, with burial with military honors at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife Lolette B. Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Lettye and Adrian Harris of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law Dr. John Lewis Robert Jr. and Claire Robert of Lafayette; grandchildren Leslie Harris LaBorde and husband Glen of Baton Rouge, John Lewis Robert III of New Orleans and Elizabeth Claire Robert of New Orleans; and great-granddaughter Mignon Eloise LaBorde
• preceded in death by his parents Willie J. and Clara H. Robert; and brother James Robert
• 1938 graduate of Cheneyville High School and was a member of the Raceland Presbyterian Church and attended Church of the Way Presbyterian; also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Dawson Michael Voisin

• stillborn infant of Houma, died July 16, 2005
• son of Michael James Voisin and Lacey Michelle Adams; grandson of Randy and Virginia Voisin; great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chaisson Sr.; and great-great-grandson of Janice Adams, Mildred Adams and Mildred Voisin; and half-brother of Paulina Voisin
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JULY 20, 2005

Alvina Comardelle Breaux Baudouin

• age 83, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Boutte, died at July 18, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Life Fellowship Community Church; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her sons, Herbert J. Breaux, Marion M. Breaux and Marty J. Breaux; daughters, Malinda B. Rodrigue, Marion M. Breaux and Arlene Ann Breaux; brother, Raymond Comardelle; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Irby Breaux; second husband, Edwin Baudouin; parents, Albert and Anna Dufrene Comardelle; daughter, Norma Breaux; brothers, Hyman, Exo and Simon Comardelle; sisters, Zoe Dufrene, Lovinia Frickey and Alverta Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

William Peter ‘Bill’ Brignac

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 1:40 p.m. July 16, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Nikki Adams Brignac; parents, Robert and Charlene Bergeron Brignac; son, Benjamin Brignac; daughter, Dorothy Brignac; brother, Michael Brignac; and sister, Robyn Brignac
• enjoyed playing music in the Lafourche Cajun Band and he liked bicycling; employed by Chand
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary Lou Cheramie Danos

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. July 19, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonce Danos; sons, Kennon, Randy and Wade Danos; daughters, Barbara Marlbrough and Lou Anne Allemand; brothers, Joseph and William Cheramie; sisters, Vivian Defelise and Norma Chiasson; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paris and Clemence Guidry Cheramie; brother, Calvin Cheramie; sister, Lorena Lafont; grandchildren, Steven Dufrene and Kris Danos
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Emery Otis ‘T-Pierrre’ Hebert

• age 86, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m. July 19, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his son, Michael E. Hebert of Lawrenceville, Ga.; daughters, Dolores Mire, Dawn Daigle and Denise Johnson; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Guidry Hebert; parents, Cleomere and Ursule Broussard Hebert; brothers, Oris, Odilon, Ovide, Otto, Ougustin, Oscar, Ouraure, Olton, Octa, Ovey, Ora and Aurelie Hebert; sisters, Olita Hebert, Orella Bailey and Olive Mayard
• retired toll test technician from South Central Bell Telephone; U. S. Army Veteran of World War II; past president of Telephone Pioneers of America and a parishioner of Maria Immocalota Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Warren ‘Tommy Warren’ Hecard

• age 61, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Thibodaux for 20 years and resident of Marrero, died July 18, 2005
• visitation today; mass of burial celebrated today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey
• survived by his wife, Ethel Joubert Hecard; son, Christopher Hecard; daughter, Gina H. Smith; stepdaughters, Angela Raines, Kristie Daigle and Kelly Cookmeyer; brother, Lloyd J. Hecard; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Gladys C. Hecard; and a grandchild
• retired MetLife agent; published singer and songwriter and wrong the song "Offshore Blues"; inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Westbank Musician’s Hall of Fame in 2003; received All State honors as a baseball player and All District honors as a basketball player at West Jefferson High School; Nicholls State University, he was Most Valuable Player, team captain, leading hitter and the first NSU baseball player to earn first team all conference honors; alumni association president and later served as director of alumni affairs at NSU for two years
• Mothe Funeral Home

Bertman R. Pitre

• age 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:13 a.m. July 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his second wife, Emily Guidry Pitre; first wife, Romanda S. Pitre; son, Terry Pitre; stepsons, Fred Jr. and Thomas Pitre; stepdaughters, Katie Verret, Elaine Duet, Louise Pitre and Emily Pitre; sisters, Verilna Gisclair, Janet Lafont and Mabel Galjour; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by His parents, August and Alzina Danos Pitre; brothers, Hayman Pitre and Harold "T-Brown" Plaisance; and sister, Clara Vegas
• disabled veteran of World War II; member of the VFW, American Legion and a former member of the Lions club; enjoyed hunting, fishing and making people laugh
• Samart Funeral Home

Brenda Danos Verret

• age 41, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Bourg, died at 2:30 p.m. July 17, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her sons, Raymond Jr. and Steven Verret and Allen Ledet Jr.; daughter, Shayla and Kayla Ledet; brothers, Daniel, Roy Jr., David and Randy Danos; sisters, Fay A. Danos, Mary L. Naquin, Lisa M. Cook, Melissa Pellegrin and Charlene Danos
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy J. Danos Sr. and Edith Boudreaux Danos; and brothers, Robert and Anthony Danos
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 21, 2005

Justine Blanchard Duplantis

• age 88, a native of Theriot and resident of Chauvin, died July 20, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church
• survived by her daughters, Genevieve Chauvin and Janice Peltier; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Evans Bergeron; grandchildren and their spouses, Louis and Mark Lapeyrouse, Chris and Joann Chauvin, Everett and Michelle Chauvin, Patrick and Carrie Peltier, Nathan and Nadine Peltier and Colleen and Kevin Rousse; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, René T. Duplantis; parents, Abele and Eulicia Blanchard; son-in-law, Curman Chauvin; brothers, Clifford Blanchard and John Charles; sisters, Felicia Rodrigue, Jeanne Rhodes, Annie Bergeron and Judith Dupre
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and resident of The Oaks; enjoyed going to the camp and fishing with her husband and family
• Samart Funeral Home

Edna Falgout Bernard

• age 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 p.m. July 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Raceland
• survived by her son, Craig Bernard; brother, Nelson Falgout; sister, Hazel F. LeBlanc; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Bernard; parents, Nelson Jr. and Freda Walker Falgout
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Donald Danos Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 a.m. July 20, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home; memorial service held Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Wanda Adams Danos; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Jr. and Karen Danos, Troy and Maria Danos; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Copeland; brothers, Waul and Lloyd Danos; sister, Eula Foret; and granddaughter, Jennifer Copeland
• preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Eugenie Guichet Danos; brothers, Armond "T-Mon," Edmond, Enos, Norman and Hughes Danos; and sister, Cornelia Danos
• Catholic; served for two years in the U. S. Army Paratroopers; enjoyed sports, running and traveling; served 30 years in the Lafourche Parish Schools system teaching and coaching
• Samart Funeral Home

Morgan J. Boudreaux

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:30 a.m. July 20, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Irene Ledet Boudreaux; son, Gable Boudreaux; daughter, Elaine Harless; brother, Vernon Boudreaux; sisters, Rita and Betty Benoit; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Drauzin and Elisia Champagne Boudreaux; brothers, Roy and Roland Boudreaux; sisters, Doris Genho and Uneda Babin
• Pentecostal; retired prompt maker for Universal Studios; served in the U. S. Army Air Corps
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 22, 2005

Michael Amelise Oubre

• age 54, a native and resident of Vacherie, died July 16, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with rosary; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel Marie Oubre; daughter, Kimatakaya Joseph; granddaughter, Lyric Miller; sister, Catherine O. Pedescleaux; brothers, Freddie Jr. and Raymond Oubre; four stepchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Pauline Philip Oubre
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Isaac ‘Ike’ Hudson

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 20, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Mary Triggs and Laura Kings of Thibodaux, Cecille Broussard of Texas and Rebecca Hudson of Pineville; brothers, Clarence Jackson of Pensacola, Fla., Dave Hudson of Thibodaux, Wilbert Hudson of New Orleans and Lawrence Hudson of Pineville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JULY 23, 2005

Michael Amelise Oubre

• age 54, a native and resident of Vacherie, died July 16, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with rosary; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel Marie Oubre; daughter, Kimatakaya Joseph; granddaughter, Lyric Miller; sister, Catherine O. Pedescleaux; brothers, Freddie Jr. and Raymond Oubre; four stepchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Pauline Philip Oubre
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Isaac ‘Ike’ Hudson

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 20, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Mary Triggs and Laura Kings of Thibodaux, Cecille Broussard of Texas and Rebecca Hudson of Pineville; brothers, Clarence Jackson of Pensacola, Fla., Dave Hudson of Thibodaux, Wilbert Hudson of New Orleans and Lawrence Hudson of Pineville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JULY 24, 2005

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JULY 25, 2005

Rita Hebert Babin

• age 100, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. July 23, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Anelie B. and Ray LeBouef, Myrtle B. and Hartwell Aucoin; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette H. and Howard Breaux; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Australia Joseph Babin; parents, Pierre and Ida Hebert; son, Robert Vincent "R. V." Babin; brothers, Andrew, Octave, Bruce, Druby and Wilbert Hebert; sisters, Hazel Eschete and Bernice Lirette
• life member of the Holy Rosary Altar Society; hobbies were gardening, baking and crocheting
• Samart Funeral Home

Ruby Truxillo Bishop

• age 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:32 a.m. July 22, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; memorial service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Horace Thomas Bishop, Bobby Bishop, Billy Bishop, Jeffrey Bishop, Michael Bishop and his fiancée, Kellie Bourgeois; daughters, Kim Detillier and Mitzi Parks; brothers, Surgeon Truxillo and Herbert Truxillo Jr.; sister, Lois Kilgore; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Bishop; parents, Herbert Sr. and Vivian St. Pierre Truxillo; brothers, Dudley and Jerry Truxillo
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles M. ‘Redd’ Cornwell Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died July 22, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Mennonite Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Charles Sr. and Mary C. Cornwell; sons, Charles "Chuck" Cornwell; brothers, Grover, Billy, Ben and Robert Cornwell; sisters, Margaret Belford and Frances Ponge; and three grandchildren
• avid outdoorsman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Beverly Bourgeois LeBlanc

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 6:25 a.m. July 23, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Randy P. LeBlanc; daughter, Darlene LeBlanc Gauthreaux; brothers, Calvin and Rayford Bourgeois; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. LeBlanc; parents, Ernest C. and Edna Stevens Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

John Whitt Moore

• age 60, a native of Village, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. July 23, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Elaine Hebert Moore; daughters and sons-in-law, Anna M. and David W. Cole; Dana M. And Keith J. Gros; brothers, Donald D. Moore and James H. Ainsworth; grandchildren, Kaylee, Megan and Ethan Cole, Mason and Madison Gros
• preceded in death by his parents, J. D. "Booster" Moore and Inez Duncan Moore of Village
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Church. He was a graduate of McLeod High School, he previously served as a deacon at St. Hilary and St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Armand Joseph ‘A. J.’ Porche Jr.

• age 73, a native of Bayou DuLarge and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. July 24, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly "Bev" Brien Porche; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry M. and Julie Porche, Armand "Butch" III and Donna Porche, Dwayne and Joy Porche and Glenn and Kay Porche, all of Houma; brothers, Rene and Gerald Porche; sisters, Mary Jude Trahan of Mathews, Joan Hebert of Houma and Bobbie Lee Fonseca of Gibson; grandchildren, Chris Porche, Chad Becnel, Jaymi Porche, Melani Porche, Derek Porche, Randi Porche, Jason Porche and Jake Porche; and great-grandchildren, Dawson Becnel and Lauren Ann Porche
• preceded in death by his parents, Armand Joseph Porche Sr. and Jeanne Aycock Porche; sister, Mary Jane Hebert
• retired home builder and member of the United Contractors Association, Terrebonne Sportsmen’s League; former usher at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice Bergeron Quick

• age 83, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died July 22, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at Daigle Memorial Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her sons, William Jr., Roy, James and Timothy Quick, all of Bayou Blue; daughters, Love Dee Quick Adams and Virginia Quick Davis, all of Bayou Blue; brothers, Elphege "Jay" Bergeron, Issac "Zeke" Bergeron, Robert "Poochie" Bergeron, Gary Bergeron and Mike Bergeron, all of Bayou Blue; sisters, Lillian "Sue" Breaux, Florence "Ponie" Porche and Marion Cressionie, all of Bayou Blue; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William A. Quick; parents, Dovie and Mathilde Daigle Bergeron; brothers, Samson and Ernest Bergeron; sister, Linda Bergeron Plaisance
• homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Laura ‘Chubby’ Sapia

• age 46, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:22 p.m. July 23, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Calvin Sapia; parents, Lois Terrebonne Vizier; daughters, Jenny and Janis Sapia; sisters, Nina Vizier Bernard, Susan Vizier Robichaux, Theresa Vizier Larmeu and Yvonne Vizier Melvin
• preceded in death by her parents, Rhenhart Lou Vizier; brother, Darwin Michael Vizier
• hobbies were computer repair, reading and crafts
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 26, 2005

Robert J. Gautreaux

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. July 24, 2005
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Della B. Gautreaux; son, Bobby John Gautreaux; daughter, Marla Anne Gautreaux Crochet; brothers, Roland, Camille, Reuben, Golden Jr. and Hayes Gautreaux; sister, Frances Gautreaux Authement; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Golden "Chuck" and Rosadell Chaisson Gautreaux; brothers, Simon, Howard, Michael and Murphy Gautreaux
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; retired from Shell Oil after 32 years of service; enjoyed fishing and going to the casino
• Samart Funeral Home

Brandon Paul ‘Pinky’ Guidry

• age 19, a native and resident of Galliano, died July 23, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his father, Reilly Guidry Jr.; future stepmother, Sue Ellen Yates; grandparents, Reilly Sr. and Mary Ann Orgeron Guidry; great-grandmother, Ida Orgeron; sister, Melony Nichol Guidry; and girlfriend, Margo Marie Yates
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Sidney Orgeron; and great-grandparents, Harris and Esoline Guidry
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gerald Milton Robbins Sr.

• age 68, a native of Mansfield, former resident of Donaldsonville and resident of Prairieville, died July 22, 2005
• religious service was held Monday at Ascension Baptist Church in Gonzales, with burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Myrna Pardue Robbins of Prairieville; children and their spouses, Renee Robbins-Phares and husband Bobby Phares of Amite, Denise Robbins and Claire Robbins Ledet, both of Gonzales and G. Milton "Digger" Robbins Jr. and wife Lisa Delatte Robbins of Gonzales; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Marilyn Martin Robbins, Dubach and Pierce and Penny Young Robbins of Mont Belvieu, Texas; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Freddie and Blanche Pardue of San Augustine, Texas and Cary and Kathy Pardue of Lake Charles; grandchildren, B.J. Phares of Hammond, Robin Phares and fiancee Duane Wilkinson of Ponchatoula, Blake Ledet, Haylie, Alaina and Natalie Robbins, all of Gonzales; and mother-in-law, Helen Pardue
• preceded in death by his parents, William Milton and Trudie Price Robbins
• 1954 graduate of Mansfield High School in Mansfield and a 1955 Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Dallas; began managing funeral homes in Winnfield in 1962 at the age of 26; while in north Louisiana, served as president of the North Louisiana Funeral Director’s Association from 1968 to 1969; after moving to south Louisiana, erved as president of SELFDA from 1983 to 1984; also served as president of LFDA from 1994 to 1995. In 2001, he was the recipient of the Southeast Louisiana Funeral Director’s Association Funeral Director of the Year award; participated in numerous state and national conventions since beginning his funeral service career; retired general manager of Ourso Funeral Home; in the funeral service industry for 52 years; former owner of Robbins Funeral Home in Ringgold and Thibodaux-Robbins Funeral Home in Thibodaux; former member of First Baptist Church of Donaldsonville, serving as chairman of deacons and as a trustee; had been a current member of Ascension Baptist Church in Gonzales

Dale Patrick Rogers Sr.

• age 72, a native of New Orleans, resident of Thibodaux and longtime resident of Lockport, died July 23, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial a t Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Mary Gayle Roundtree Rogers; daughters, Michele Rogers Bower and Monique Roger Wood; brother, Gilbert Rogers; sister, Terry Rogers Zeller; and granddaughter, Caroline Mary Bower
• preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Edith Foret Rogers; stepfather, Luke Rogers; infant son, Dale Patrick Jr.; and grandmother, Clemelia Martin Foret
• retired from the State Welfare Department and served in the U. S. Air Force; an enthusiastic preservationist working to document his Cajun heritage through his art, writings, music and theater; donated his time and talents to many local organizations and tried to personally educate everyone he met on the rich culture of South Louisiana

Laura Bourgeois Seely

• age 99, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. July 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son, S. J. "Pete" Selly of Houma; daughter, Myra Seely McDaniels of Conway, Ark.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Seely Sr.; parents, Francois and Nan Bourgeois grandson, Daniel Bruce Seely; great-grandsons, Christopher Seely and Joey McDaniels; brothers, Charles, Raymond, Wilson and Mack Bourgeois; sisters, Odette Theriot, Sister Usie, Lucille Boudreaux and Mathilde Bourgeois
• homemaker; loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 27, 2005

Walton Paul Boudreaux Sr.

• age 80, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. July 26, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edelia Price Boudreaux of Houma; sons, Wayne P. Boudreaux and Walton P. Boudreaux Jr.; daughters, June B. Foret of Raceland and Vickie Gillespie of Christiana, Tenn.; brothers, Donald and Julius Boudreaux; sisters, Rose Duplantis and Lola Silver; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Sedonia Cheramie Boudreaux
• retired welder at Boudreaux Welders Inc.; U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Raymond Joseph Chiasson

• age 71, a native of Lockport and resident of Schriever, died at 10:25 p.m. July 26, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home parlor; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bessie Chiasson Chiasson; sons, Randy, Todd, Michael and Tommy Chiasson; sister, Ethel Mae Chiasson Orgeron; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Bessie Himel Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Delvin Antoine ‘Doc’ Dardar

• age 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, died at 6:49 p.m. July 23, 2005
• visitation Thursday at New Life Fellowship Church in Bayou Blue; memorial service held Thursday at the church
• survived by his sons, Jean, Delvin Jr., Willie and Tony Dardar; daughters, Nadine and Haley Dardar; brother, Edwin Dardar of Chauvin; sisters, Odelia Dardar of Thibodaux, Angeline Hendon, Elsie Billiot and Edwina Johnson of Montegut; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alces Antoine Dardar and Esmay Naquin Dardar
• fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 28, 2005

Ernest Herbert Broussard

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:35 p.m. July 25, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church; dismissal service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eva Mae Broussard of Thibodaux; daughters, Barbara Ann Smith-Broussard of Atlanta, Clarice Hanzy-Broussard of Bakerfield, Calif., Golena T. Ward and Ebony Shelly of Thibodaux, Essence Wallace of New Orleans, and Jeffina Thomas of Memphis, Tenn.; stepsons, Huey and Mark Phillips of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Ethel Mae Waller of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Geneva Nora of Houma; sisters, Jessie Mae Alexander of Chicago, Gloria C. Jackson and Betty J. Odoms of New Orleans; brothers, Lawrence Broussard Sr., Harold Broussard, and Carl R. Clark, all of New Orleans; 22 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Doretha Broussard; parents, Ernest Clinton and Josephine Broussard; son, Denward Broussard, brother, Hubert Arel Clark; maternal grandparents, Robert and Priscilla Davis Hammond; paternal grandparents, Joseph Lamond and Mary Rose Broussard
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the deacon board, scholarship board, member of male chorus, the president of the deacon alliances, member of Fifth District Association, Laymen’s Association; member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons; also a U. S. Army Veteran; enjoyed going to Church and running his sweet shop
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Leona Marie Dupre Brunet

• age 73, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 10:42 a.m. July 26, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her mother, Cora Dupre of Bourg; sons, Russell Jr., Glenn, Bryan and Timothy Brunet; daughters, Margie Tivet, Martha Boquet, Sandra Brunet, Denise Rodrigue and Shelia Brunet; brothers, Gary Dupre of Houma, Ernest Dupre of Alexandria and Jerry Dupre of Chauvin; sisters, Kathleen Neal of Bourg and Earline Porche of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Russell Junius Brunet Sr.; parents, Elie J. Dupre Sr.; daughter, Loraine Jane Brunet; and brothers, Druise Sr., Elie Jr. and Leroy Dupre
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dorothy Guillot Dazé

• age 74, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:40 a.m. July 27, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Paul N. Daze; daughters and sons-in-law, Bebbie and Bobby Foret of Lafayette, Gina and David Fox of Louisville, Ky.; brother, Alex Guillot Jr.; sister, Betty LaGrange; and grandchildren, Cory Barrios, Kaelon Fox, Jennifer and Leila Foret
• preceded in death by her parents, Nora Delaune Guillot and Alex Guillot Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jeanne Marie Daigle

• age 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8 a.m. July 27, 2005
• visitation Fri