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

NOVEMBER 1, 2005

Eula Duet

• age 73, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Ronald, Anthony and Stephen Duet; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Duet; parents, Ernest and Lucille Morvant; daughters Eugenie and Katherine Duet; and sister Catherine Morvant
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 2, 2005

George Francis Pontiff

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m. Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Klingman Pontiff; sons Ricky, Michael, Mark and Greg Pontiff; daughter Julie P. Arcement; brothers Edward Jr., Gene and Gerard Pontiff; sister Marie Pontiff Lapeyre; stepbrothers Lance Jr., Larry and Daniel Brien; stepsisters Beverly B. Fenton and Bonnie B. Caro; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph Pontiff Sr. and Laura Martin Pontiff; stepfather Lance Brien; stepbrother Johnnie Brien; and stepsister Margie Brien Giglio
• retired plant foreman who served 38 years at Freeport McMoran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

MarieOphelia Oubre

• age 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Mervin Sr., William, Freddie and Russell Oubre; daughter Mary Ann Percle; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Oubre; parents, Florian Rome Sr. and Aurore Dempster; son Jerry Oubre Sr.; brothers Florian Jr., John and Nelson Rome; and sisters Palmire Ockmond and Anna Marie Falgoust
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eula Loupe

• age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Hubert Jr., Raymond, Daniel, Rickey and Paul Loupe Sr.; daughters Genevieve Galliano and Lou Ann Triche; sisters Nora P. Dufrene, Lucia P. Bischoff and Wilma P. Chauvin; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Loupe Sr.; parents Paul and Octavia Parr; brothers Noah and Norman Parr; and sisters Beulah P. Guidroz and Edith P. Gautreaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Murry Landry Sr.

• native and resident of Belle Rose, died Oct. 28, 2005
• visitation and a memorial tribute held today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Edna Johnson Landry; children Patricia Landry Steib of Plattenville, Carolyn Landry Thomas, Donald and Susie Landry Cooper, all of Belle Rose, Murry Landry Jr. of Ewellville, Kevin Landry of Donaldsonville, Conrad and Felecia Landry of Houston and Eathen Landry of St. James; brother Ulysses Landry of Napoleonville; sisters Olevia Landry Johnson of New Orleans and Doris Landry Cola of Marrero; 28 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Rosetta Landry; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; five brothers; and four sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mary Lou Doucet

• age 72, a resident of Gross Tete, died Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation today and at La Chapelle de Martin and Castille in Lafayette; funeral service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 54 years, John Doucet Sr. of Lafayette; sons John A."Butch" Doucet, Jr., Irving F. Doucet and Glen P. Doucet and his wife, Ann; grandson Paul Doucet; and sisters Iola Broussard, Viola Holland and Neola Chatman
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Editha Bandeau Monceaux; son Gerald Thomas Doucet; sisters Agnes Golden, Donatile Lopez and Enola LeJeune; and brother, Jacob Monceaux
• native of Iberia Parish and a former resident of Thibodaux, she lived in the Grosse Tete, area during the last years of her life; member of the St. Mary Catholic Community; very active in school with her children and assisted in Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts and their many activities
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette

Catherine Owens Gramma

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Allen Chapel Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter Andrea Gramma of Thibodaux; sons Gregory and Tierre Gramma Sr. of Thibodaux; sisters Alma Douglas, Carolyn Owens and Vera Oliver, all of Thibodaux; brothers Henry and Millage Owens, both of Thibodaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Gramma; parents, Henry and Elvina Owens; five brothers; and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2005

Phillip A. Miles

• age 53, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Oct. 27, 2005
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Protestant Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Corrine Sanders; children, Phillip Jr. and Latoya Sanders, all of Donaldsonville; stepdaughters, Anna Tapp Desiree Sanders and Linda Jackson; eight other stepchildren; sisters Gloria Ann Henry of Houma; Ruth Hudson and Peggy Miles of Donaldsonville; brothers David and Robert Miles of Houma, Leroy, Bruce and Wilson Miles Jr. of Donaldsonville; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Flora and Wilson Miles Sr.; three brothers; and a daughter
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Warren J. Harang Jr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Bernice Peltier Harang; sons, Warren Harang III of Donaldsonville, Bryan and Ben Harang of Thibodaux; daughters Mary Margaret H. Dufrene, Bee H. Talbot, Sally H. Naquin and Susan H. Savoie, all of Thibodaux, Jane H. Bicknell of Shreveport and Carolyn H. Winder of Baton Rouge; sister Mary Lee H. Picou of Virginia Beach, Va.; 23 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Warren J. Sr. and Winifred Foret Harang; brother Donald F. Harang; sisters Winifred H. Kozelsky and Catherine H. Gouaux
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral and a World War II veteran; mayor of Thibodaux from 1966-78, 1986-90 and 1994-98; grand marshal in 1952 of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department and honorary fire chief for life; VFW lifetime member and also a member of the American Legion
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sterling Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

• age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. Oct. 28, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Ruth Marie Gaudet Boudreaux; sons and daughters-in-law Sterling Joseph Jr. and Stephanie Boudreaux, Daniel Philip and Karen Boudreaux, Wayne Anthony and Connie Boudreaux, and Thomas Claude and Kim Boudreaux; brothers Lennus and Lionel Boudreaux Sr.; sister Jane Boudreaux Bundy; grandchildren Denise B. Breaux, Sterling J. Boudreaux III, Crystal B. Martin, Tony Philip Boudreaux, Brandi L. Boudreaux, Alexis M. Boudreaux, Alexa Boudreaux, Hannah McNair and Zachary Boudreaux; great-grandchildren Justin Breaux, Bailey Breaux, Kevin Martin Jr. and Gage Martin
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Zoe Molaison Boudreaux; brothers Lawrence, Lloyd, Lesley and infant Lennus Boudreaux; sisters Carrie Mae Boudreaux Bourgeois, Ester Boudreaux Junot and Hazel Boudreaux
• raised by Philip and Julia Molaison
• U. S. Marine veteran, a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus and a retired salesman with Gator Supply Company
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Iris Boquet Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died at 9:50 a.m. Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Brian and Barry Blanchard; brothers Johnny "J. P." and Alvin Boquet; sister Una Boquet Jaccuzzo; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Lawrence Blanchard; parents, Adam and Fabiola Desroches Boquet; brothers David William and Harry Boquet; sisters Lona Boquet Duplantis, Dolly Boquet Richard and Lucina Boquet Fournier
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2005

Reuben ‘JR’ Taylor III

• age 37, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 29, 2005
• religious service held Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Champagne Taylor; sons Eric Goudy and Jontae Taylor; daughter Sashelle Taylor; parents, Barbara Johnson and Reuben Taylor Jr.; brother Ryaent Taylor; sister Pamela Taylor; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Stella Cantrelle Roberts

• age 88, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Lafayette, died Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters Virgie Naquin, Gloria Petit and Marian Savoie
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Todd Roberts; parents Wilson Sr. and Octavie O. Cantrelle; brothers George, Wilson Jr. and Earl Cantrelle
• parishioner of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Lafayette; member of the Rosary Group

Ricky James Plaisance

• age 18, a native of Raceland and resident of Mathews, died Oct. 29, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Alisha Nevarez of Raceland; parents, Samuel Charles and Sharon Plaisance; daughter Charity Lynn Plaisance of Raceland; brothers Samuel Lee and Andrea Lee of Thibodaux, Samuel Berryhill of Houma, Samiran Smith of Raceland, and Javonte Plaisance of Mathews; stepbrother Devonne Wolf; sisters Tarshria Lee and Raquel Lee of Thibodaux, Angela Plaisance of Mathews and Belinda Hayes of Coca Beach, Fla.; grandparents Joseph and Leona Charles; and step grandfather Dennis Williams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerryleen Plaisance and Phillip Plaisance Jr; paternal grandparents, Samuel and Lizzie Jackson Charles
• Baptist; hobbies included playing basketball
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Theodore Joseph ‘Theo’ Blanchard

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Nov. 3, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Chapel in Chauvin; religious service held Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Stacey T. Guidry Blanchard; father and stepmother, Timothy J. Sr. and Patricia Blanchard; brothers Timothy "T.J." Blanchard Jr., Ty Blanchard, Sam Pugh; sister Megan Blanchard; stepsister Laci Lyons; grandparents Shirley and Durey Blanchard; great-grandmother Viola Carrere; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Stelay Carrere, Murphy and Viola Pellegrin
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene H. Shelby

• age 90, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 28, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Shirley Shelby and Bobbie Perkins of New Oleans; sister; Bertha Dolliole; seven grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter Shelby; parents Walter and Bertha Hunt; five sisters; and two brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Harold John ‘Scamp’ Robichaux

• age 87, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 p.m. Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his brothers Merlin and Linus Robichaux; and sisters Wilma Dubois and Thelma Arceneaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Florence Babin Robichaux; parents Frederick and Corinne Babin Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Gregory Church; veteran of World War II and served in the infantry
• Falgout Funeral Home

Paul James Peltier

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:45 p.m. Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the St. Joseph Life Center, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his brother Levy J. Peltier; and sister Shirley P. Naquin
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cecile N. Peltier; and brother, Norman J. Peltier
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Josephine Manuel

• age 77, a native and resident of New Orleans died Oct. 31, 2005
• religious service held Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by a daughter JoAnn Fleming of New Orleans; son Fredrick Manuel of Austin, Texas; brother Sherman Washington Jr. of Boutte; sisters Thelma Young of Thibodaux and Leola Griffin of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Williams; second husband, Benjamin Manuel; parents, Sherman Sr., and Hattie Washington; son Freddie Williams Jr.; five daughters; four brothers; and three sisters
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gloria Lloyd

• age 71, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 29, 2005
• religious service held Saturday at Mount Salem Baptist Church in Donaldsonville, with burial at Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her sons Freddie Jr. and Milton Lloyd, both of New Orleans; daughters Doris, Joyce, Lori and Elaine Lloyd, all of New Orleans and Brenda L. Johnson of San Jose, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Lloyd Sr.; parents Leonard and Laura Daggs; brothers Leonard Jr. and Leonce Dugas; and sister Laura D. Glover
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Rev. Lloyd Anderson ‘Andy’ Foreman

• age 79, a native of Kaplan and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church; religious service held Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, the Rev. Peggy Foreman; sons, Douglas and Jared Foreman of Lockport; daughters Pamela F. Testroet and Erin Duplantis of Houma; sons- and daughter-in-law, Bill, Darnell, Chuck and Meredith; mother-in-law, Tootsie Barrios; brother-in-law, Richard Barrios; several nieces and nephews, and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edva and Victoria Foreman; and brother, Ed Foreman
• graduate of Centenary College, Emory University, Temple University and Boston University; dedicated ordained United Methodist minister for 53 years serving churches in Massachusetts, Nebraska and Louisiana; served as an appointed evangelist of the United Methodist Church; civil rights activist and played a very important role in the integration of the New Orleans Public School System in 1960
• Falgout Funeral Home

Meril Joseph Dufrene Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Gheens, died Nov. 3, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Bessie Pierce Dufrene; sons and daughter-in-law, Meril J. Jr., David and Kim Dufrene and Steve Dufrene; daughters Frances Faye Dufrene and Colette and Johnny Ryals; brother Alton Dufrene; sisters Rita D. Rodrigue, Irene D. Maulding, Bernice D. Baudoin and Jean D. Chaisson; grandchildren Carooline, Meril III, Natalie, Jeremy, Jacob Dufrene, Angeline and husband John Trahan, Christopher Garaway, Rory Ryals, Heidi and husband Cory Comeaux and Amanda Langhley; great-grandchildren Jordan Rogers, Sarah Louviere, Brandon Trahan and Brennan Comeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Elier and Leontine Champagne Dufrene; brothers Calvin "C. J." Dufrene, Lester Dufrene and Jerry Dufrene
• original member of the Dufrene Brothers Band; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion; retired school bus drive and deputy for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Samart Funeral Home

Florence B. Cola

• age 81, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 23, 2005
• visitation today at First Israel Baptist Church; religious service held today; dismissal held Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons Reuben James and Hillard Wayne; daughters Marian Joyce Yearby and Sharon Ann of Seattle; brother the Rev. Gerard Sanders of Seattle; sister the Rev. Lillian Camp of New York; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Cola; parents, Louis and Elnora Cola; brothers Willis, Lionel, Hilliard, Claude and Louis; sisters Nancy, Mary, Martha and Gertrude
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Laura W. Burrell

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Lynn B. Jackson, Martha B. Jones, and June B. Price of Thibodaux and Annie B. Milline of Decatur, Ga.; sons James S. Burrell Sr of San Francisco and Raymond Burrell of Decatur, Ga.; Johnel Johnson, a devoted nephew she raised as a son; sisters Georgette Johnson of Thibodaux and Mercedes W. Brown and Samantha Williams of Baton Rouge; devoted friend Martha Lee of Thibodaux; and devoted loved ones Bobbie Hamilton, Alvis and Debra Washington and Johnny Hamilton; 16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Burrell Sr.; parents Alphonse and Anna Pharagood Williams; sons Johnny Burrell Jr., and Frank D. Burrell; sisters Thelma Williams, Alma Shanklin, Theresa W. Canter, and Omae W. Richardson; brothers Herman William and John C. Williams; and one granddaughter
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gerard Anthony ‘G’ Billiot

• age 25, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Forest Jr. and Mary Soudelier Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sons, Zage and Javen Savoie of Montegut; brothers, Josh and Alex Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Kirk Dardar and Brad Billiot of Houma; and sister Celeste Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Mary Billiot Soudelier, Forest Sr. and Jean Naquin Billiot
• deckhand with P and R Towing; member of My Father’s House of Fellowship and Restoration Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eves J. Sevin Jr.

• age 62, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:50 a.m. Nov. 3, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son Chad Sevin; daughters and son-in-law Rhenette Pitre, Pauline and Michael Bruce; brother Rickie Sevin; sisters Betty Rousse, Rose Bellanger, Lola Rousse, Peggy Sevin and Cheryl Gisclair; and grandchildren Lacey and Corey Bruce
• preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Thomassie Sevin; parents Eves Sr. and Pauline Charpentier Sevin; and sister Lilly Rousse
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; bridge tender with the Louisiana Department of Transportation
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Evelyn Charles Marshall

• age 80, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 30, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James E. Jr. and Sandra M. Marshall; grandchildren James E. III and Jaren E. Marshall; great-grandchild Jeremiah J. Marshall; sister Gloria C. Williams; sister-in-law Leotha V. Chartles; niece, Edwina C. McCray; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, James Marshall Sr.; son Arvel C. Marshall; parents Edwin Sr. and Elnora G. Charles; brother Edwin Charles Jr.; and sister Audrey M. Charles
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Catherine Owens Gramma

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 27, 2005
• religious service was held Thursday at Allen Chapel Methodist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter Andrea Gramma of Thibodaux; sons Gregory and Tierre Gramma Sr. of Thibodaux; sisters Alma Douglas, Carolyn Owens and Vera Oliver, all of Thibodaux; brothers Henry and Millage Owens, both of Thibodaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Gramma; parents, Henry and Elvina Owens; five brothers; and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2005

Iris Boquet Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Brian Blanchard, and Barry Blanchard and wife, Brenda Kay Blanchard; four grandchildren, Barry Blanchard Jr. and wife, Raquel, Caryn Benjamin, Rebecca Blanchard and Matthew Blanchard; one great-grandchild, Raquel Nin; two brothers, Johnny "J. P." Boquet and Alvin Boquet; and one sister, Una Boquet Jaccuzzo
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Lawrence Blanchard; her parents, Adam and Fabiola Desroches Boquet; three brothers, David, William and Harry Boquet; and three sisters, Lona Boquet Duplantis, Dolly Boquet Richard and Lucina Boquet Fournier
• Falgout Funeral Home

Meril Joseph Dufrene Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 2:07 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bessie Pierce Dufrene; three sons, Meril J. Dufrene Jr., David Dufrene and wife, Kim, and Steve Dufrene; two daughters, Frances Faye Dufrene and Colette Dufrene Ryals and husband, Johnny; one brother, Alton Dufrene; four sisters, Rita D. Rodrigue, Irene D. Maulding, Bernice D. Baudoin and Jean D. Chaisson; 10 grandchildren, Caroline Dufrene, Meril Dufrene III, Natalie Dufrene, Angeline Trahan and husband, John, Christopher Ganaway, Jeremy Dufrene, Jacob Dufrene, Rory Ryals, Heidi Comeaux, and husband, Cory, and Amanda Langhley; and four great-grandchildren, Jordan Rogers, Sarah Louviere, Brandon Trahan and Brennan Comeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Elier and Leontine Champagne Dufrene; and three brothers, Calvin "CJ" Dufrene, Lester Dufrene and Jerry Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and an original member of Dufrene Brothers Band; Army military-police veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion; retired school-bus driver and deputy sheriff for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Samart Funeral Home

Rev. Lloyd Anderson ‘Andy’ Foreman

• age 79, a native of Kaplan and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; religious service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, the Rev. Peggy Foreman; two sons, Douglas Foreman and Jared Foreman, both of Lockport; two daughters, Pamela F. Testroet and Erin Duplantis, both of Houma; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and was father-in-law of Bill, Darnell, Chuck and Meredith; son-in-law of Tootsie Barrios; and brother-in-law of Richard Barrios
• preceded in death by his parents, Edva and Victoria Foreman; and one brother, Ed Foreman
• graduate of Centenary College, Emory University, Temple University and Boston University; dedicated, ordained United Methodist Minister for 53 years serving churches in Massachusetts, Nebraska and Louisiana; served as an appointed evangelist of the United Methodist Church; civil rights activist and played a very important role in the integration of the New Orleans Public School System in 1960
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2005

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NOVEMBER 7, 2005

Mildred R. Acosta

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest Acosta; daughters and son-in-law, Coddie Campbell, Sherry and Ronnie Delcambre; brothers, Pierre Richard and Euclid Hernandez; sister Martha Landry; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Desire and Cordelia Cavalier Richard; brothers Dorphy Acosta and Walter Acosta Sr.; sisters Delta Hernandez, Olphida "Tatoon" Arcement, Agnes Cedotal and Annie Bourg; daughter Deanna "Dee" Bonvillain; and son-in-law Joseph E. Campbell

Eddie V. Simoneaux

• age 95, a native and resident of Plattenville, died Nov. 5, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother Ned Simoneaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents; Aurelin Simoneaux Sr. and Julie Guillot Julie; brothers Aurelin Sr., Louis "Bud", Rudolph, Henry, Samuel and Augustin "Gus" Simoneaux; sisters Gertrude and Isabelle Simoneaux, Annette Guillot and Aurelia "Ollie" Simoneaux
• retired sugar cane farmer

Annette L. Rodrigue

• age 91, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 7:20 p.m. Nov. 4, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Regina Landeche, Lou Rodrigue, Catherine Kraemer and Mary Richard; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clebert J. Rodrigue; parents, Joseph and Azelie Legendre Rodrigue; brothers Richard, Lovencie, Primilas, Norbert and Raymond Legendre; sisters Claymelia Rodrigue, Aline Vicknair, Celestine Rodrigue, Helen Legendre and Regina Legendre; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alice R. Guidry

• age 63, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died Nov. 4, 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 Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clebert J. "Nue" Guidry; son Thomas J. Rodrigue; daughter Florinda G. Verdin; brother Wilton Rodrigue; sister Edith Hartman; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Belton M. and Ernestine C. Rodrigue; son Link James Guidry; and grandson Taylor James Blair
• Catholic; enjoyed cooking and being with family and friends

AnnaBelle M. Galliano

• age 74, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4 p.m. Nov. 5, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at the KC Hall in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Gail Guidry, Betty Barbaree, Faye Allemand and Patty Arceneaux; brothers Tillman and Herb Gros; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Galliano; parents, Felix and Lucille Badeaux Gros; son Ricky Gros; granddaughter Sunshine Arceneaux; brother Irvin Gros; and sister Lois Vedros
• member of the ladies altar society; enjoyed dancing, bingo and Camp Blue Bird; worked for the Council on Aging’s meal delivery
• Samart Funeral Home

Frances ‘Big Ma’ Folse

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died November 4, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at Young Men’s Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by her daughters Stella Triggs, Dorothy Browder, Barbara Lee, and Cheryl Jones, all of Thibodaux; son Clarence Folse Sr., of Thibodaux; sisters Eldora Thomas, Olivia Triggs, Beatrice Joseph, and Gertie Walker all of Thibodaux; brothers Early Thomas, Eddie Thomas, and Clarence Thomas all of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marcelin Folse; parents, Ben Sr. and Stella Thomas; brothers Ben Thomas Jr., and Wilbert Thomas; and grandsons Vontrell and Clarence Folse Jr.
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and was former President of Usher Board No. 1; enjoyed cooking, baking and shopping
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

Mildred R. Acosta

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest Acosta; daughters and son-in-law, Coddie Campbell, Sherry and Ronnie Delcambre; brothers Pierre Richard and Euclid Hernandez; sister Martha Landry; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Desire and Cordelia Cavalier Richard; brothers Dorphy Richard and Walter Richard Sr.; sisters Delta Hernandez, Olphida "Tatoon" Arcement, Agnes Cedotal and Annie Bourg; daughter Deanna "Dee" Bonvillain; son-in-law Joseph E. Campbell; and great-granddaughter Sydney Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

David Rhyne Cagle Sr.

• age 75, a native of Dublin, Miss., and resident of Schriever, died at 5:11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation Wednesday Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Janie Pickel Cagle; sons David R. Cagle Jr. and Samuel H. Cagle; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Hodge Cagle and Hazel Rainey Cagle; brother Tom Herbert Cagle; and sister Martha Nell Cagle Collins
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Hilda B. Parks

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:12 a.m. Nov. 7, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Harold Parks Sr.; daughters Patsy Baudouin and Sharon McClain; sister Yvonne Plaisance; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Parks; parents, Sylvester and Clara Morvant Parks; brothers Walter, Sidney, Wallace and Gaston Benoit; and sister Bridget Giroir
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ebdon W. ‘T-Don’ Verdin

• age 27, a native and resident of Lockport, died Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his daughter Brianna Verdin; grandparents Lewis and Janet Johnson; sisters Amanda Verdin, Karen Adams and Lacie Noel
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Lawrence LeBoeuf; and grandparents, Mayfield and Georgina Verdin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2005

Ned Joseph Couvillion

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Violet, died Aug. 29, 2005
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Metairie
• survived by his wife, Gayle Schick Couvillion; parents, George Couvillion and Angele Couvillion Baer; sons and daughter-in-law Christopher George and Bambi Foret Couvillion and Ryan Michael Couvillion; brother Albert Couvillion; sister April Sonnier; and grandchild, Abigayle Dominique Couvillion
• parishioner of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Chalmette
• member of the Knights of Columbus Rummel Council 5747 and a fourth-degree Knight of St. Bernard Assembly 2181
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles J. Detiveaux

• age 70, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bettie Ann Chatagnier Detiveaux; daughters Ava Luquette and husband, Rick, Lana Babin and companion, Ernest Woods and Anita McElroy and husband, Terry; brothers Allen Detiveaux and wife, Carolyn, Donald Detiveaux and wife, Faye, Reynold Detiveaux and wife, Jeanette, Alton Detiveaux and wife, Rose, and Alcee "AJ" Detiveaux; grandchildren Crissy Luquette Balfour and Angelique Babin; and great-grandchildren Casey Balfour and Natasha Balfour
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Violet Chauvin Detiveaux; brothers Irvin, Rufus and Leslie Detiveaux; and sister Georgie Martin
• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and was in the U. S. National Guard; member of the Knights of Columbus, church choir, usher society and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing, cooking and spoiling his grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Ada Schexnayder Louviere

• age 99, a native of Brusley and resident of Convent, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Convent; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Mausoleum in Union
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Martha Jane and Bill Wooddall and Mary Sheets; son and daughter-in-law, Edmond J. "T-Poke" Jr. and Shirley Louviere; grandchildren Pam Bordelon, Chad Louviere, Rodney Louviere, Derek Sheets, Robert Woodall and Stacey LeBiche; great-grandchildren Ken, Kelsie, Caid, Kyleigh, Rachael, Robert, Corey and Brandon
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Louviere Sr.; parents, Albert and Eva Schexnaydre; daughter Dianne Blanchard; son-in-law Aubrey Sheets; three sisters; and one brother
• H. C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Blanche Young Talamo

• age 77, a native of Gretna and resident of Marrero, died Nov. 7, 2005
• visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marerro; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her daughters Jane T. Tarabella, Karen T. Dauzat, Cheryl T. Pierron and Patricia T. Smith; sons-in-law Vincent Tarabella, Foster J. Dauzat Jr., Paul J. Pierron Sr. and Rollin F. Smith Jr.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Archibald Young Sr. and Henrietta Barras Young; sister Dorothy Young Scenio; and brothers Charles A. Young Jr. and Robert Young
• Mothe Funeral Home

Carl Peter ‘Rat’ Thrift Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of the Ninth Ward in New Orleans, died Sept. 1, 2005, as a result of Hurricane Katrina
• religious service held Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Port Hudson
• survived by his mother, Rosalie Thrift of New Orleans; daughters Carla Thrift, Christine Thrift and Dwanda Thrift Powell, all of New Orleans; son Carl Thrift Jr. of New Orleans; sisters Barbara Thrift-Collins of Los Angeles and Ida Thrift of Van Nuys, Calif.; brothers Clyde Thrift of New Orleans and J. C. Thrift of Alexandria, Va.; sisters-in-law Connie and Jimmie-Nell; partners Brenda and Alecia; grandchildren Chelsey and Glenn Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, John Thrift Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ebdon W. ‘T-Don’ Verdin

• age 27, a native and resident of Lockport, died Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his father and stepmother, Ebdon and Sharlene Verdin; mother, Deborah LeBoeuf; daughter Brianna Verdin; grandparents Lewis and Janet Johnson; sisters Amanda Verdin, Karen Adams, and husband Bryan, and Lacie Noel
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Lawrence LeBoeuf; and grandparents, Mayfield and Georgina Verdin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Gail Ford Weathersby

• age 53, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Schriever, died at 8:44 p.m. Nov. 7, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service held Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Natchez
• survived by her husband of 29 years, John R. Weathersby; mother and stepfather, Eula Lee Buckles Ford Allen and L. C. Allen of Natchez; son Richard C. Thompson; daughters Bridgett Thompson Denson of Bayou Blue and Alison N. Weathersby of Houma; brothers Walter L. Ford of Natchez and David G. Ford of Denham Springs; stepbrothers Larry Allen of Natchez, Steve Allen of Ennis, Texas and Chris D. Allen of Vidalia; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Morris Ford; and brother Roger W. Ford
• registered nurse at Chabert Medical Center and past employee of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center; avid gardener, enjoyed reading and painting, spending time with her family and grandchildren; graduated from Nicholls State University in 1992

Dixie Williams

• age 67, a native and resident of Klotzville, died Nov. 3, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister Oneedia Williams Johnson of New Orleans; brother Junious Charles of Klotzville; sister-in-law Edna Williams; friend Eula Mae Thomas of Belle Rose; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Odessa Webster Williams; and brothers Ernest, Henry, Morris, Roland, Howard, Theopus and Ruffin Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2005

Winnie Elizabeth Davidson Lake

• age 89, a native of Seagoville, Texas, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna with graveside prayers at 2 p.m.
• survived by her sons, William "Billy" Lake of Houma; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Henry "Lefty" Lake; parents, Wade Hampton and Lillie Lee Moores Lake; son John Allen Lake
• member of the New Orleans Art Association, charter member of Fleur-de-lis Garden Club for 40 years and twice the recipient of the woman of the year honors; artist in oil and china paintings, talented in silk florals and many more arts and crafts
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ralphton J. Cheramie

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:50 a.m. Nov. 9, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carrie Terrebonne Cheramie; son, Jody Cheramie; daughters Phyllis Boudreaux and Sandra Plaisance; sister Loretta Galjour; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Elise Lefort Cheramie; daughter Mona Eymard; sister Joyce Pierce; grandchild, Tatum Melancon
• retired employee of Halliburton Industries; enjoyed trawling and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Blanche Young Talamo

• age 77, a native of Gretna and resident of Marrero, died Nov. 7, 2005
• visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her daughters Jane T. Tarabella, Karen T. Dauzat, Cheryl T. Pierron and Patricia T. Smith; sons-in-law Vincent Tarabella, Foster J. Dauzat Jr., Paul J. Pierron Sr. and Rollin F. Smith Jr.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Archibald Young Sr. and Henrietta Barras Young; sister Dorothy Young Scenio; and brothers Charles A. Young Jr. and Robert Young
• Mothe Funeral Home

Clarence Gardner

• age 60, a native of Patterson and resident of Paradis died Nov. 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Lucille Whiley Gardner of San Francisco; son Wayne Smith Gardner of San Francisco; sisters, Delores G. Hensley of Paradis, Rita G. Bussey of Kenner and Shirley G. Griffin of Killona; brothers Willie J. Gardner of Los Angeles, Ernest Gardner of Modesto, Calif. and Kenneth R. Gardner of Obesque, Calif.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Gardner; parents, Harold Gardner Sr. and Olevia Kent Gardner; brothers Harold Gardner Jr., and Leroy Gardner
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Eva Champagne Dufrene

• age 96, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:43 a.m. Nov. 9, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her sons, Herman, Edmond, Harold, Howard and Jesse Dufrene Jr.; daughters Marion Walton, Mona Fonseca and Janet Chiasson; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Anthony Dufrene Sr.; parents Albert and Elmire Savoie Champagne; brothers Thomas, Wickless, Gustave "Gus" and Herbert Champagne; sisters Leontine Dufrene, Gertie Boudreaux and Elizabeth Schaubhut; and one grandchild
• member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Brian ‘Bubbles’ Bouzigard

• age 28, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Nov. 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Dale Bouzigard and Christine Hunter Hebert; stepmother, Barbara Bychurch Bouzigard; stepfather Jackie Hebert; grandparents Edgar "Gaget" and Evelia "Tot" Griffin Bouzigard, Virgis E. and Earl P. Vegas; step-grandmother Armina Bychurch; brother Chad Bouzigard, sister Rachel Bouzigard; and nieces, Bethany Bouzigard and Alisha Bruce
• preceded in death by his grandfather, E.J. Hunter Jr.; stepgrandfather, John Bychurch; and great-grandparents, Enes and Aline Hunter Sr.
• enjoyed bowling, darts, professional wrestling and karaoke singing
• Samart Funeral Home

Carl P. Bourgeois

• age 78, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:27 p.m. Nov. 8, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Frances M. Bourgeois; daughters and son-in-law Carleen "Keenie" B. Babin, Theresa B. and James Biondo; sister Beatrice "Tiet" Mire; and grandchildren Dester II, Celese and Mary Grace Babin; and step-grandchild Al Maclean
• preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline N. Bourgeois; parents, Paul and Corinne B. Bourgeois
• veteran of the Korean War, a retired Lafourche Parish deputy and a retired Lafourche Parish school bus driver; served as constable for the second justice of the peace court Wards 3, 7 and 11 for 30 years; former member of the Lafourche Parish Basin Levee Board and served as director of the St. Charles Community recreation program; member of American Legion Post 349, VFW 3665 and Woodmen of the World

Lionel Peter ‘Man’ Arsene Jr.

• age 52, a native of Los Angeles and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at New Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his sons Armond Arsene, Quintel Arsene, and Marion Arsene of Los Angeles and Quincy Wagner of Thibodaux; sisters Alice Marie Fields, and Patricia Ann "PT" Tucker of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Sr. and Hazel Arsene; son Donnell Arsene; grandparents Felix Arsene Sr., and Lydia Arsene; James and Olevia Henderson
• Catholic
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 11, 2005

Leroy ‘Joseph’ Levron

• age 77, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 5 p.m. Nov. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Faron and Kathy Levron and Lee and Cindy Levron; daughters and sons-in-law Belinda Levron Clement and husband Michael, Elwanda Levron Dupre and husband Archie, Gesile Levron Ledet and husband Faron and Missy Levron LeBoeuf and husband Earl; sisters Deanna Daigle, Eula Mae Carrere and Verna Barrilleaux; grandchildren Michael Clement and wife Rhonda, Russell Clement and wife Leslie, Kevin Dupre and wife Shelley, Keith Dupre and wife Jenny, Toby and Angie Ledet, Jill and Andrew LeBoeuf, Michelle and Travis Hutcherson, Brandon, Dylan, Stacy and Dustin Levron; great-grandchildren Meaghan, Cameron, Jordanne, Kellsie, Makenzie and Caelyn Clement, Brady Dupre, Jace Jacobs, Harley Ledet, Blake Hutcherson and Madalein Matherne; and companion Margie Neal
• preceded in death by his wife Hazel Martin Levron; parents Theophile and Augustine Naquin Levron; grandparents Celina Brunet, George Elesse Levron, Lotaire Naquin and Marie Thibodeaux; and brother Alcee Levron
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Gladys Mire Guarisco

• age 72, native of Morgan City and a resident of Thibodaux since 1979; artist and longtime volunteer for the disabled, died Thursday, Nov. 10, at her home in Thibodaux, after battling cancer for two years
• visitation Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church.
  died peacefully in the early hours Thursday with her husband of 51 years, Blaise Guarisco, son Bill Guarisco and daughter Christine von Braun by her son
• preceded in death by her youngest son, Timothy James Guarisco; parents Albert and Angeline Mire; a sister, Carolyn Goulas; and a brother, Neil Mire
• known locally as an accomplished water colorist; gentle paintings of indigenous Louisiana blossoms and country scenes still hang in homes and offices around the United States and in Europe; also an avid gardening enthusiast who drew inspiration from the flowers and plants in her own garden; studied art under the late Lula Ameen, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree from Nicholls State University in 1986, graduating cum laude; for several years she taught water color painting and drawing
• several years an active volunteer with the Peltier-Lawless Developmental Center, sharing her time with developmentally disabled children and adults; recognized numerous times for her volunteer work, most notably in 1996 when she was honored by the American Association on Mental Retardation as its Humanitarian of the Year for the region, which covers six states
• survived by her husband, Blaise "Bill" Guarisco; a daughter, Christine von Braun of Andover, Mass.; sons David Paul Guarisco of Orlando, Fla., William John Guarisco of Thibodaux and Thomas Marshall Guarisco of Baton Rouge; grandchildren David Paul Guarisco Jr. of Orlando, Fla., Kathleen Reneé Guarisco and Parker Rose Guarisco of Baton Rouge and Katie Elizabeth and Christoph Maximilian von Braun of Andover, Mass.; sisters Carmen Guarisco of Morgan City, Doris Guzzino of Austin, Texas, Merle Groce of Houston, Texas, Nina Hidalgo of Bastrop, Texas and Elaine Hilliard of Innis, Texas; and brothers Gerald Mire of Hawthorne, Calif., and Donald Mire of Amelia

Elma Laurent Folse

• age 94, a native and resident of White Castle, died
• visitation Saturday at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by sons Raymond J. and Richard J. Folse of Thibodaux; sisters Doris Sanchez of Belle Rose and Enola Rivet of White Castle; brothers Ralph Laurent of Plaquemine, Clifton Laurent of Addis and Lloyd Laurent of St. James; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Folse; and brothers Milton, Noe Jr., Herbin and Steve Laurent
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

Claude T. ‘Tip’ Bourgeois

• age 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Nov. 11, 2005
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by sons and daughters-in-law Gene and Patricia Bourgeois of Lockport and Royce and Charlotte Bourgeois of Houma; daughter and son-in-law Brenda B. and Ira Bascle of Lockport; daughter-in-law Debra B. Bourgeois of Terrytown; son-in-law Henry Cancienne of Lockport; sister Lucy B. Galliano; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife Maude Allemand Bourgeois; parents, Taylor and Marie Hebert Bourgeois; son Dr. Wayne J. Bourgeois; daughter, Barbara B. Cancienne; brother Fernand Bourgeois; and sisters Beulah Bourgeois and Marie B. Rogers
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, LSU and sports
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2005

Charles ‘Charlie’ Williams

• died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005
• funeral services Monday at Davis Mortuary in Marrero, with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his wife, Laura Mae Robertson Williams; eight children, Charlie Williams, Constance Hills, Janice Ray, Charlene Davis, Darlene Williams, Leslie Williams, Travis Williams and Elbert Ford; five siblings, Saddie Williams, Audrey Williams, Henry Chaptman, Emmette Lewis and Gilmore Chaptman; five step-children; 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law; one son-in-law; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Williams and Lilly Cooks; one daughter, Kathy Johnson; and four siblings, Nolan Williams, Johnny Chaptman, Aradean Allen and Virginia Williams

Lola Matherne Rodrigue

• age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, William Rodrigue of Houma; her mother, Laura LeBouef May of El Dorado, Texas, one son, William Rodrigue Jr. of Houma; and two sisters, Debbie Lynn Matherne and Krystal Lynn Matherne of Houma
• preceded in death by her father, Milton Matherne Sr.; one brother, Milton Matherne Jr.; and her grandparents, Gustave Matherne, Arthur and Wilma Luke Blanchard and Mr. and Mrs. Alex LeBouef
• homemaker, a member of Holy Family Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Eunice Marie Lagrange Pierce

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Bobby T. and Lynn P. Pierce; one daughter, Judy P. Callais; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. "Nin" Pierce; her parents, Ozema J. Lagrange Sr. and Bertha Richard Lagrange; one grandson, Clark A. Pierce; one great-grandson, Brennan Matthew Williams; one son-in-law, Raymond J. Williams Sr.; four brothers, Ernest, Paul, Ozema Jr. and Albert Lagrange; and one sister, Una Boudreaux
• Catholic

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2005

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NOVEMBER 14, 2005

Rose Mary Savoie Angelette

• age 78, a native and resident of Larose, died Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Roy "Bobby" Jr. and Barbara Angelette, Ronnie and Denise Angelette and Keith and Donna Angelette; daughter and son-in-law Crystal and Price Redmond; son-in-law Kurt Eschette; sisters and brothers-in-law Ethel Danos, Lucille and Camille Lefort, Marion and Tilman Danos and Lois Cantrelle; sister-in-law Anna Belle Savoie; grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren Neil and Tracy Angelette and their children Natalie, Nicholas and Mark, Mignon and Stephen Gill and their child Alexandra, Brandy and Jamie Cheramie and their children Kurstan and Karoline, Mathew and Melissa Eschette, Cody and Jera Angelette and their child Haiven, Domonique Angelette, Heather Eschette, Kirsten Angelette, Michael Redmond, Shelby Angelette, Ryan Redmond and Nicole Redmond
• preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roy R. Angelette Sr.; daughter Patsy Angelette Eschette; an infant son; parents, Felix and Cecile Savoie; sisters and brothers-in-law Mildred and Clifton Remont, Louise and Loyman Orgeron; brother Albert Savoie; and brother-in-law Edward "Nick" Danos
• founder of A. Angelette and Sons Contruction Co.; played an active role in her family’s endeavors in the construction and cattle industries; member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

James ‘Jim’ Barger

• age 85, a native of Hazzard, Ky., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:25 a.m. Nov. 11, 2005
• his remains were cremated
• survived by his sons Daniel, James A., Terry, Phillip, David and James D. Barger; stepsons Bill, Roy and Jerry McMillian and Richard Williamson; daughters Deborah Barger and Brenda Barger Kuhl; stepdaughters Gloria Aaon, Linda Guidry, Bonnie McMillian and Edna McKenzie; sisters Ozalie Barger and Relley Barger; 46 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dora McMillian Barger; stepson Robert McMillian; and step-grandson Christopher McMillian
• paratrooper in the U. S. Army; retired after 46 years in the carpenter’s union
• Samart Funeral Home

H. Ace Becker

• age 67, a native of Chicago and resident of Des Allemands, died Nov. 8, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service held Tuesday at the funeral homel his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Norma LeBoeuf Becker; sons Donald W. Becker Sr., Jackie Picou and Charles Spoke Becker; daughters Shelly A. Lafoulette and Jessica L. Teal; sister Joyce A. Martin; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his son James A. Becker; and daughter Susie A. Becker
• Baptist; served in the U. S. Air Force; enjoyed fishing and carpentry work; self-employed sheetrock contractor and commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Lena S. Bonvillian

• age 78, a native of Westwego and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Michael, Richard, Elvis and Teddy Bonvillian; daughters Linda "Dada" Bonvillian, Patricia Cortez, Elaine Molaison, Tina Bonvillian and Mickie Sanchez; 22 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Nookie" Nolan Bonvillian; parents, Noah Pierre Sevin and Fostine B. Sevin; daughter Doris Mayet; brother Nolan Sevin; sisters Mildred Hebert and Edith Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Milton Gros

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife, Eloise Waguespack Gros; sons Ralph and Ernest Gros; daughter Patty Gros; brothers Edward and Joseph Gros; sisters Enola Waguespack and Betty Collier; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Mable Ledet Gros; brothers Nolan, Edwin and Bobby Gros; and sisters Lily Mae Berger and Mary Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dorothy V. Lamartina

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Anthony "Tony" J., Joseph "Joe" C. and Charles G. Lamartina; brothers Richard and George Vedros; sister Marian V. Hebert; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Chubby" Lamartina; parents Charles and Freida Vedros; and brother Louis Vedros
• known as "Aunt Dot" to the many children she babysat
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Laura Levy

• age 92, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Nov. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Tuesday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Ruth Robinson of New Orleans; Neomia Lovincy, Willie Mae Breaux, Beverly Sims and Lillie Levy Landry, all of Belle Rose; sons Nathaniel Levy Sr. of Marrero, Walter Levy Sr. of St. James, Thomas Levy Sr. of Labadieville, Jerome and Everete Levy Jr. of Belle Rose; 51 grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Everette Levy Sr.; parents, Willie and Elnora King; sons Solomon Levy Sr. and Beasley Levy; daughter Idella Mitchell; and brother, Augusta King
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mary Schifani Tenney

• age 100, a native and life-long resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 11, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Life Center in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the center, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law Donysia and Wayne Broussard of Lockport, Alleen and Abe Hebert of Navarre, Fla.; nephews Charles J. Bilello of Mandeville and Dr. John W. Schifani of Memphis; nieces, Nickie S. Schiele of Kenner, Patricia S. Bilello of Napoleonville and Michelle S. Cortez of Thibodaux; and seven step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Tenney; parents Giovanni and Antonina Musso Schifani; brothers Nicholas "Nick," Frank and Salvadore "Sam" Schifani; sisters Rose Schifani Basta and Annie Schifani Bilello; niece Nina Schifani and nephew Salvadore "Sal" Schifani Jr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral and a member of the Catholic Daughters of American Court Anna Maria 993; retired from Lafourche Parish Schools, having taught for 37 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Freddy J. Trosclair III

• age 55, a native of Cut Off and resident of Covington, died at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Lorita "Tee" Trosclair; companion of 15 years Ann Watermeier; son John Trosclair; daughters Gisele T. Plaisance and Desiree’ Trosclair; sister Dina T. Rivolo; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Freddy J. Trosclair Jr.
• thoroughbred horse breeder
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marion McCarroll Young

• age 70, a native of Madisonville and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m., Nov. 11, 2005
• religious service was held today at First Baptist Church in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Shannon Young; mother, Eunice Wager; daughters Barbara McMinn, Margaret McLaughlin and Yvonne Ledet; brothers Chester and Cyril Wager; sister Dale Matlock; 12 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry McCarroll; father, Henry Wager; daughter Beverly Landry; and brother Harold Wager
• parishioner of First Baptist Church

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

Rose Mary Savoie Angelette

• age 78, a native and resident of Larose, died Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy "Bobby" Jr. and Barbara Angelette, Ronnie and Denise Angelette and Keith and Donna Angelette; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Price Redmond; son-in-law Kurt Eschette; sisters and brothers-in-law Ethel Danos, Lucille and Camille Lefort, Marion and Tilman Danos and Lois Cantrelle; sister-in-law Anna Belle Savoie; grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren Neil and Tracy Angelette and their children Natalie, Nicholas and Mark, Mignon and Stephen Gill and their child Alexandra, Brandy and Jamie Cheramie and their children Kurstan and Karoline, Mathew and Melissa Eschette, Cody and Jera Angelette and their child Haiven, Domonique Angelette, Heather Eschette, Kirsten Angelette, Michael Redmond, Shelby Angelette, Ryan Redmond and Nicole Redmond
• preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roy R. Angelette Sr.; daughter Patsy Angelette Eschette; an infant son; parents Felix and Cecile Savoie; sisters and brothers-in-law Mildred and Clifton Remont, Louise and Loyman Orgeron; brother Albert Savoie; and brother-in-law Edward "Nick" Danos
• founder of A. Angelette and Sons Contruction Co.; played an active role in her family’s endeavors in the construction and cattle industries; member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lena S. Bonvillian

• age 78, a native of Westwego and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Michael, Richard, Elvis and Teddy Bonvillian; daughters Linda "Dada" Bonvillian, Patricia Cortez, Elaine Molaison, Tina Bonvillian and Mickie Sanchez; brother Roland Sevin; 22 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Nookie" Nolan Bonvillian; parents, Noah Pierre Sevin and Fostine B. Sevin; daughter Doris Mayet; brother Nolan Sevin; sisters Mildred Hebert and Edith Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gratien J. Dempster

• age 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Kraemer, died Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alida Cortez Dempster; sons and daughters-in-law Alex P. and Deanna Molaison Dempster, Jason T. and Andrea Dupre Dempster; brothers Celestine and Jerry Dempster; grandchildren Kimberly Arcement, Clinton Dempster, Thomas Dempster and Ashley Dempster; and great-grandchildren Riley and Alexcia Arcement
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha Matherne Dempster; brothers Horace, Gillas, Morris, Antoine and Tex Dempster; sisters Marie Crochet and Lucy Dash
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elma Laurent Folse

• age 94, a native and resident of White Castle, died Nov. 10, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Raymond J. and Marie Vicknair Folse and Richard J. and Stella Hymel Folse, all of Thibodaux; sisters Doris Sanchez of Belle Rose and Enola Rivet of White Castle; brothers Ralph Laurent of Plaquemine, Clifton Laurent of Addis and Lloyd Laurent of St. James; grandchildren and their spouses Todd Folse and wife, Lisa, Michelle Folse, Anna Molaison and husband, Jeremy, Richard J. Folse Jr. and wife, Dawn; and great-grandchild Catherine Elise Molaison
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Folse; parents; and brothers Milton, Noe Jr., Herbin and Steven Laurent
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

Milton Gros

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife, Eloise Waguespack Gros; sons Ralph and Ernest Gros; daughter Patty Gros; brothers Edward and Joseph Gros; sisters Enola Waguespack and Betty Collier; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Mable Ledet Gros; brothers Nolan, Edwin and Bobby Gros; and sisters Lily Mae Berger and Marie Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dorothy V. Lamartina

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Anthony "Tony" J., Joseph "Joe" C. and Charles G. Lamartina; brothers Richard and George Vedros; sister Marian V. Hebert; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Chubby" Lamartina; parents, Charles and Freida Vedros; and brother Louis Vedros
• known as "Aunt Dot" to the many children she babysat
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melissa Mills Nelson

• age 83, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Klotzville, died Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Spencer and Edgar Nelson Jr. of Donaldsonville, Frank and Lenroy Nelson of Klotzville, Stanley Nelson of Baton Rouge and Donald Nelson of Chicago; brothers Morrell, Ruben and Herbert Mills, all of Paincourtville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Nelson Sr.; sons Jerome and Kenneth Nelson; brothers Leonard, Ivory Jr., Benjamin, Hayward, Herman, Howard and Adam Nelson; sisters Maggalee Jones and Rosanna Brown
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Monsignor John L. Newfield

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and a retired priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in Thibodaux after a lengthy illness
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma; mass of burial celebrated at the church
• survived by a brother Frank H. Newfield, formerly of Arabi and living in Thibodaux; sisters Virginia Newfield, formerly of Arabi and living in Thibodaux, and Mary Louise Francis of Chattanooga, Tenn, and her husband, Guy M. Francis; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews

Velma Badeaux Richoux Orgeron

• age 91, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at the KC Hall in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Russell Richoux; sister Nolena Detillier; brother Roland Badeaux; sister Nolena Detillier; grandchildren Russell Richoux of Port Arthur, Texas, Randy Richoux of Belle Chase and Cindy R. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; great-grandchildren Cheryl, Ryan, Erin and Ericka Richoux, Scott, Carrie and Eric Thibodeaux; and great-great-grandchild Shaely Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Reed Richoux; second husband, Dudley Orgeron; parents, Alcibiade and Dolcina Hebert Badeaux; brothers Clarence Badeaux and Hayes Badeaux Sr.; sisters Celica LeBlanc, Lelia Galiano, Annie Richard, Helen LeBlanc, Ida Mae Savoie, Elise Bellanger and Edith Melancon
• member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Roger A. Santiny Sr.

• age 66, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Gayle Chauvin Santiny; sons Roger A. Santiny, Jeromy Barker, Jacob Boudreaux and Abe Gutnick; Tina Santiny Wunsche and Tina Boudreaux; brothers Louis and Jerry Santiny; sisters Elizabeth Perkins, Annie Kerekes and Louise Stapler; grandchildren Amanda Wright and MaKayla Rose Boudreaux; and great-grandchild Angel Haly Allen
• preceded in death by brothers Irvin and Clement Santiny; and sisters Anna Mae Barube and infant Frances Santiny
• member of Thibodaux Family Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Michael J. ‘Mike’ Trosclair

• age 40, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died Nov. 13, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; religious service held Wednesday at the church; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Zeringue Trosclair; parents, Roland J. and Darlene Dufrene Trosclair; sons Mark, Blake and Ricky Trosclair; and brother David Trosclair
• preceded in death by his grandparents Harry and Alverda Dufrene; and grandfather Claude Trosclair
• loved fishing and hunting
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2005

Raymon Joseph Andras

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:53 a.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Andras; mother, Eleanor Krohn Andras; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Dawn Waguespack Andras; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Andras Bourg, Jenny Andras Moore and fiancé Lance Baye, Jill Andras LeBlanc and John LeBlanc Jr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Charles "C. J." Andras; paternal grandparents Joseph and Ammie Boudreaux Andras; maternal grandfather Charles Krohn Sr., grandmother Emma Hebert Peltier; and step-grandfather Oleus Peltier
• avid deer hunter and fisherman. He was a graduate of Raceland High School; employed by Motiva Enterprises for the past 35 years and was a member of the U. S. National Guard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Msgr. John Lyle Newfield

• born Jan. 5, 1921; died Nov. 11, 2005, in Thibodaux
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; vigil prayer service held Thursday at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• son of Paul C. Newfield Sr. and Marie Louise Terrell, in New Orleans, baptized at Sacred Heart Church on St. Bernard Avenue in New Orleans; served as an altar boy at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish on St. Roch Avenue in New Orleans
• Dec. 22, 1945, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest by New Orleans Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel, at which time the young priest inherited the chalice and paten that had belonged to his former pastor at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, the late Msgr. Joseph A. Levesque (1863-1940)
• assignments included: St. Agnes Parish in Metairie 1946-50, assistant pastor; Sacred Heart Parish, Baton Rouge 1950-55; St. Henry, New Orleans, 1955-57; St. Anthony of Padua, Barataria, 1957-61, pastor, with responsibilities for mission churches Sacred Heart in Lafitte and St. Pius X in Crown Point; St. Genevieve of Paris, Thibodaux, 1961-66, founding pastor; Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Westwego, 1966-71, pastor; St. Francis de Sales, Houma, 1971-87, pastor
• named monsignor in 1977, shortly before the founding of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux; with the creation of the diocese in 1977, his new title became rector of the cathedral, and he continued to serve in that capacity until his retirement from active parochial duties in 1987; chaplain at Metairie Manor Retirement in Metairie from 1987-89; during a brief period of illness, he resided with his brother and sister in Arabie; served at Holy Savior in resident 1990-91
• retired to a private residence in Raceland where he served as chaplain to the Dominican Missionary Sisters; in 1991 he moved to Chateau Notre Dame in New Orleans
• served as a canon lawyer in the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, handling marriage cases; even after his transfer to Houma, he continued to serve in that capacity; after the creation of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in 1977, he was appointed chief judge of that diocese’s tribunal
• member of the Knights of Columbus, fourth degree; a member of the Knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; and a member of the Canon Law Society of America
• attended Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary School in New Orleans; Holy Cross High School, 1933-35; St. Joseph Seminary at St. Benedict Abbey 1935-40; and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans 1940-45 where he earned degrees in philosophy and theology; in Dec. 1945 he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans
• celebrated his golden jubilee as a priest in December 1995, with a festive reception at St. Francis de Sales in Houma
• brother of the late Paul C. Newfield Jr. of Mandeville; of Frank H. Newfield and Virginia Newfield (both living in Thibodaux, but formerly of Arabi) and Mrs. Guy M. (Marie Louis) Francis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Paul C. III and Michael Newfield, Bonnie Burke, Mary Caroline Garland, Elizabeth Kaleida, Mary Catherine Corrigan and Martin Francis
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mae Toups Baudoin

• age 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died Nov. 15, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Hubert Jr. and Donald Baudoin Sr.; brother Benson Toups Sr.; grandchildren, Melanie B. O’Gwynn, Donelle B. Cunningham, Donald Jr., Randy, Toby and Tori Baudoin; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Baudoin Sr.; parents Francois and Albertine Zeringue Toups; brother Albert Toups; sister Jeanné Toups Scott
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Melvin Van Matre

• age 74, a native of Raymondville, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Dorothy LaNell Van Matre; son and daughter-in-law Robert Mark and Danyel Van Matre; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy Kim Van Matre and Bryan Marcel, Christina Van Matre Oubre and Todd Oubre; brothers Harvey and Johnny Van Matre, both of Texas and Bill and Joseph Van Matre; sisters, Alice Campbell of Louisiana, Dora Ellen Harper, Margie Shradder, Clara Ruth Van Matre of Texas and Lois Hodgson of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Brittany, Dylan, Robert Jr., and Ryan Van Matre, Jada, Joshua, Jayla, Joshlynn and Jayden Oubre
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Mammie Bunch Van Matre; son James Lee Van Matre; and brothers, Ralph and Clovis Van Matre, both of Texas
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Roger A. Santiny Sr.

• age 66, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Gayle Chauvin Santiny; sons Roger A. Santiny, Jeromy Barker, Jacob Boudreaux and Abe Gutnick; daughters Tina Santiny Wunsche and Tina Boudreaux; brothers Louis and Jerry Santiny; sisters Elizabeth Perkins, Annie Kerekes and Louise Stapler; grandchildren Amanda Wright and MaKayla Rose Boudreaux; and great-grandchild Angel Haley Allen
• preceded in death by parents Clairville and Emma Denet Santiny; brothers Irvin and Clement Santiny; and sisters Anna Mae Barube and infant Frances Santiny
• member of Thibodaux Family Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Glen Pitre Sr.

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his sons, Suth Punch and Glen Pitre Jr.; daughters Ashly and Nikki Pitre; brothers Oris Jr., Nash Sr. and Shannon Pitre; and sister Monica Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and Oris Pitre Sr.

Jean Beard Minter

• age 74, a native of Santa Anna, Texas and resident of Gray, died at 4:40 a.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son Dan Minter; daughters Sandra Minter of Lockport and Debra Freeman of Houma; brother Carl Beard of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Minter Sr.; parents Sebe and Georgia Price Beard; son David Minter; and brother Herman Lee Beard
• retired bookkeeper with Mark Tool Co.; member of Desk and Derrick Club of Lafayette and Odessa, Texas, and Vietnam Veterans Mothers and Wives Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Scott M. G. Hauger

• age 43, a native of Oakland, Iowa, and resident of Cut Off, died Nov. 10, 2005
• memorial service held Thursday at the Golden Meadow Park Pavilion
• survived by his stepsons, Kevin Earl of Alvarado, Texas, and Todd Earl of Venus, Texas; brother Steve Hauger of Yuma, Colo.; and sisters Sandra Sharkey of Des Moines, Iowa and Sarah Ritchey of Manilla, Iowa
• preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Hauger; and parents Marvin Hauger and Donna Hargis
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Alton Dufrene

• age 75, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died 9:15 p.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Dufrene; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Elaine Dufrene; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Dufrene and companion Larry Chauvin, Pam and Arthur Plaisance, Carol and Brandi Gautreaux, Donna and Richard Folse, Angelle and Jamie Plaisance, Jessica Dufrene and fiancee David Bryant; brother Elden Dufrene; sisters Mary Jane Dufrene and Patricia Dufrene; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mae C. Dufrene; parents, Assesia and Nacey Dufrene; son Joseph Dufrene; brother Jerry Dufrene
• loved to hunt, fish and dance
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

Raymon Joseph Andras

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:55 p.m. Nov. 13
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Andras; mother, Eleanor Krohn Andras; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Dawn Waguespack Andras; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Andras Bourg, Jenny Andras Moore and fiancé Lance Baye, Jill Andras LeBlanc and John LeBlanc Jr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Charles "C. J." Andras; paternal grandparents Joseph and Ammie Boudreaux Andras; maternal grandfather Charles Krohn Sr., grandmother Emma Hebert Peltier; and step-grandfather Oleus Peltier
• avid deer hunter and fisherman; graduate of Raceland High School; employed by Motiva Enterprises for the past 35 years and was a member of the U. S. National Guard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Boudoin

• age 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Nov. 16, 2005
• memorial service held Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; her remains were cremated
• survived by her father, Raymond Boudoin Sr.; stepmother, Barbara Romero Boudoin; mother, Shirley Pierron Callahan; stepfather, Sylvester "Buddy" Callahan; son Roger Thibodeaux; daughter Candice Dansereau; brothers William Bass and Joshua Boudoin; sisters Zinda Leonard and Phyllis Creel
• preceded in death by her son Neil Young Jr.; brother Raymond Boudoin Jr.; and an infant daughter
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Katrina Marie Dean

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 15, 2005
• graveside service held today at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her parents, Harold Dean and Angel Vance; paternal grandparents, Loretta Gomez and Harold Billiot Jr.; maternal grandparents Janie and David Comans; great-grandparents Vernell Deana nd Harold Billiot Sr., Marie and Jack Kelly; brother Joseph Robert Dean; and sisters Kelsey Lynn Apgar and Carley Summer Dean
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents Joseph Dean and Eunice Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Alton Dufrene

• age 75, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died 9:15 p.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Dufrene; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Elaine Dufrene; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Dufrene and companion Larry Chauvin, Pam and Arthur Plaisance, Carol and Randy Gautreaux, Donna and Richard Folse, Angelle and Jamie Plaisance, Jessica Dufrene and fiancee David Bryant; brother Elden Dufrene; sisters Mary Jane Dufrene and Patricia Dufrene; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mae C. Dufrene; parents, Assesia and Nacey Dufrene; son Joseph Dufrene; brother Jerry Dufrene
• loved to hunt, fish and dance
• Samart Funeral Home

Lorrisia Callais Gautreaux

• age 95, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12 a.m. Nov. 16, 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 her husband, Alvin J. Gautreaux; brother Ray Callais; and sister Elecia Griffin
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Irma Guidry Callais; brothers Lorris J., Paul R., Roseluce and Hecton Callais; and sisters Elizabeth C. Styron and Helen C. Martin
• enjoyed cooking, family gatherings and working in her garden
• Falgout Funeral Home

Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Hebert

• age 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:17 p.m. Nov. 15, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, William "Will" Hebert; daughters Lisa Chaisson and Lydia Gaspard; brother Eddie Gisclair Jr.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Victoria Chouest Gisclair; son Willie Hebert Jr.; daughter Vickie Hebert; brother Tony Gisclair; and sister Paula Gisclair
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Nicholas Joseph ‘T-Nick’ Pellegrin

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 9, 2005
• religious service was held today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his mother, Veronica M. Guidry; father, Louis J. Pellegrin Sr.; stepfather, Henry Ledet; grandparents, Albert and Dez Pellegrin; brother Louis Pellegrin Jr.; stepbrothers Derrick D. and Gerrith Ledet; sister Jodie LeBouef; stepsister Ashley Ledet
• preceded in death by his grandparents, E. J. and Lorita Guidry
• parishioner of St. Ann Parish
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dorothy White Seal

• age 80, a native of Chico, Calif., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 a.m. Nov. 15, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; memorial mass celebrated Friday at the church; her remains were cremated
• survived by her husband, J. R. Seal; sons and daughter-in-law Stuart Seal, Stephen and Faye Seal; daughter and son-in-law Sheral and Ed Guthrie; grandchildren Yancey Seal, Katie Aucoin and husband Clint, Maris Richard and husband Donald, Jessie Guthrie, Rebecca Seal, Amy Seal, Erin Guthrie and Betsy Seal; and great-grandchildren Peyton Richard and Brinkley Seal
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Katherine Bowe White; son John Seal; brothers Melvin and Jimmy White; and sisters Mary Clark and Ellen Taylor
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; enjoyed gardening, needle work and walking; worked in medical records at St. Joseph Hospital for many years; known for her fashion sense as a clerk at Bonnie’s Dress Shop; following her retirement, she volunteered at local nursing homes and for hospice
• Samart Funeral Home

Melvin Van Matre

• age 74, a native of Raymondville, Texas and resident of Schriever, died at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Dorothy LaNell Van Matre; son and daughter-in-law Robert Mark and Danyel Van Matre; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy Kim Van Matre and Bryan Marcel, Christina Van Matre Oubre and Todd Oubre; brothers Harvey and Johnny Van Matre, both of Texas and Bill and Joseph Van Matre; sisters, Alice Campbell of Louisiana, Dora Ellen Harper, Margie Shradder, Clara Ruth Van Matre of Texas and Lois Hodgson of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Brittany, Dylan, Robert Jr., and Ryan Van Matre, Jada, Joshua, Jayla, Joshlynn and Jayden Oubre and Michael Marcel
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Mammie Bunch Van Matre; son James Lee Van Matre; and brothers, Ralph and Clovis Van Matre, both of Texas
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2005

Lenetta Rhodes Williams

• age 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at The Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Church Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Earl Sr. and Lillian Rhodes Johnson of Thibodaux; sons Arthur Williams Jr., and Jasmine Williams, both of Thibodaux; daughters Stacey Williams of Baytown, Texas, Sierra Williams of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jamie Williams of Thibodaux; sisters Mary Johnson of Houston, Andetrie Pharr of Clarksville, Tenn., and Rhonda Brown of Thibodaux; brothers Earl Johnson Jr., Kerry Johnson, Floyd Robinson and Lloyd Robinson of Thibodaux, Byron Johnson of Oceanside, Calif., and Jason Johnson of LaPlace; and one grand child
• preceded in death by her sister Loretta Rhoda; and grandparents, Madison and Maggie W. Rhodes and Oscar Sr. and Nellie W. Johnson
• Baptist and a member of Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking and visiting with friends
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gladys Marguerite LeJeune

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 15, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Hazel Lefort and Ethel Rhodes; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Judith Arceneaux LeJeune; and brothers James A. and Francis LeJeune
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marie Boudreaux Aucoin

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Nov. 17, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by her daughter Maria Aucoin Hebert; sister Joyce Landry Berger; grandchildren Mary H. Litt, Mark J. Hebert, Melanie L. Hall and Chad M. Aucoin; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilly Jo Aucoin; parents, Adrien C. Boudreaux and Anna Talbot Boudreaux; son Nathan Thomas Aucoin; brother Delma Boudreaux; and sister Alma B. Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2005

Cornelius Anthony ‘Neil, Black, Choupic’ Davis Sr.

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, after a lengthy battle with cancer
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 21 years, Balinda Boudloche Davis of Schriever; four sons, Cornelius Anthony Davis Jr. and wife, Samantha Ordoyne Davis, of Chacahoula, Jason Davis and wife, Rebecca Bonvillain Davis, Scott Davis and wife, Jenni Polk Davis, and Robert Davis of Schriever; two daughters, Melissa Davis Chiasson and husband, Ronnie, and Stephanie Davis Durocher and husband, B. J., of Thibodaux; three brothers, Henry Davis of Mobile, Ala., Alvin Davis Jr. and Faron Davis of Lockport; four sisters, Beverly D. Cotton of Houma, Charlene D. Adams of Schriever, Charlotte D. Belaire of Gray and Anna D. Dufrene of Des Allemands; seven grandchildren, Destin Davis, Ciara Davis, Tara Davis, Lexi Davis, Lane Chiasson, Tyler Durocher and Trey Durocher; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin P. Davis Sr. and Dorthy Chenevert Davis; one grandson, Joshua Davis; and his grandparents, Annette Oliver Davis, Cornelius Davis, Evita Bertrand Chenevert and John Chenevert
• truck driver and mechanic for Terrebonne Concrete Co., a member of the Lockport Carnival Club and past member of the East Thibodaux Fire Department; parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norman Joseph ‘Nookie’ LeBoeuf Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Donner, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula
• survived by his wife, Olga Boudreaux LeBoeuf; one son, Norman LeBoeuf Jr. and friend, Earline Roy, of Donner, one daughter, Sandra Michel and husband, David, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Michael LeBoeuf, Dale LeBoeuf, Todd LeBoeuf, Tessa Stevens, Tonra Hayes, Tiffany Hayes, Candace Fanguy, Kenn Michel, Jacqueline Jones, Holly Michel and Dawn Avet; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Frank LeBoeuf; and one grandson, Glenn Michel
• retiree of Sun Oil Co. after 42 years of service and was elected to the board of directors of SLECA, serving 50 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lester Joseph Thibodaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Peter Thibodaux; two daughters, June Terrebonne and Gail Pitre; two brothers, Clifford and Norris Thibodaux; one sister, Louise Delatte; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jane Marie Guidry Thibodaux; his parents Earlice and Anna Dubois Thibodaux; one son, Roger Thibodaux; and two brothers, Alvin and Morris Thibodaux
• Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; self-employed

Reed ‘Rid’ Plaisance

• age 89, a native of Cote Blanche and resident of Galliano, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two daughters, Lozia P. Jambon and Carol P. Adams and husband, Duffy; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mirza Doucet Plaisance; his parents, Andrew Plaisance Sr. and Adelaide Guidry Plaisance; one son-in-law, Ernie Jambon; six brothers, Henry, Frankie, Elix, Andrew, Harris and Alex Plaisance; and one sister, Victore P. Bruce
• Catholic; oysterman, trawler, fur trapper, and school-bus driver for 14 years

Mary Lucille ‘Momma Tut’ Mitchell

• age 82, a native and resident of Woodville, Texas, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Coleman Funeral Home in Woodville and to funeral time Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Woodville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville
• survived by one son, Robert Cunigan and wife, Dean, of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Willie F. Harrington; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Clinton L. Mitchell; her parents, Albert and Alice Lucille Foster Hafford; and one brother, Hardy A. Hafford
• parishioner of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Chris Anthony DeVille

• age 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died; no official date and time of death has been established
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Fannie M. Coleman and Albert Barabin Sr. of Houma; two sons, Christopher Harvey and Tyler Welbanks of Houma; two daughters, Latoya Harvey and Jasmine Harvey of Houma; 10 brothers, Albert DeVille Jr. and wife, Bernita, of Thibodaux, Micheal Barabin and wife, Wanda, Eric, Kevin, Lester, Jerome and Juan DeVille of Houma, and Brandon, Terrence, Johnathon Castle of Houma; one sister, Cynthia Barabin of Houma; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sarah Allridge Smith and Essie Coleman and Lucille and Southern Barabin; and one daughter, Shaqilla Harvey
• Baptist

 

NOVEMBER 20, 2005

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NOVEMBER 21, 2005

Rita Wilson Bobley

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Nov. 19, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Julius and Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma and Malcolm "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; stepson Robert Bobley; daughters Vivian Carlos, Ethel Foret, Charlotte Accordo, Cynthia Wadsworth, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait; stepdaughters Michelle Saucier, Karen Beechler and Lisa Bobley; sister Frances Parfait; 37 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bobley; parents, Wallace Wilson and Claudine Fitch Wilson; son Merlin "Tiny" Feet; daughter Tessie Dean; brothers Lindsey Smith and Irving Wilson; sisters Juanita Roma, Ophelia Solet, Eunice Pierre and Agnes Wilson; and two great-grandchildren
• nurse’s aide for Terrebonne General Medical Center, Leonard Chabert Medical Center and West Jefferson Hospital
• Chauvin Funeral Home

George Paul Boudreaux

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Jane Ordoyne Boudreaux; son Troy Boudreaux; daughter Dina Crochet; sisters Florence Matherne and Georgie Shellman; and grandchildren Kristy, Michael, Mindy and Taylor
• preceded in death by his parents Aristile and Alice Babin Boudreaux; and brothers Euclid, Jeffery, Randolph and Aristile "Slim" Boudreaux Jr.
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Cornelius Anthony ‘Neil, Black, Choupic’ Davis Sr.

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 10 p.m. Nov. 17, 2005 after a lengthy battle with cancer
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 21 years Balinda Boudloche Davis of Schriever; sons Cornelius Davis Jr. of Chacahoula, Jason Davis, Scott Davis and Robert Davis of Schriever; daughters Melissa Davis Chiasson and Stephanie Davis Durocher of Thibodaux; brothers Henry Davis of Mobile, Ala., Alvin Davis Jr. and Faron Davis of Lockport; sisters Beverly D. Cotton of Houma, Charlene D. Adams of Schriever, Charlotte D. Belaire of Gray and Anna D. Dufrene of Des Allemands; seven grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin P. Sr. and Dorothy Chenevert Davis; grandson Joshua Davis; and grandparents Annette Oliver Davis, Cornelius Davis, Evita Bertrand Chenevert and John Chenevert
• truck driver and mechanic for Terrebonne Concrete Co., a member of the Lockport Carnival Club, a past member of the East Thibodaux Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Octavia ‘Maw Maw BeeBee’ Dupre

• age 101, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Nov. 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Edwin and Johnny Dupre; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, David Dupre; son Clark Dupre; brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing at the camp
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Clarence ‘Head’ Jones

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2005
• religious service was held today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Rose Tyler of Houma and Clarence Anderson of Thibodaux; sisters Victoria Jones of Gray, Nicole Johnson of Thibodaux, Tynisha and Tyrisha Jones, Ronisha and Raynishia Tyler, all of Houma; brothers Coby and Jerome Jones, Ronald Tyler and Roy Cooper Jr., all of Houma; maternal grandmother Edna Jones of Labadieville, paternal grandmother, Alice Anderson of Thibodaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Anderson Sr. and Lloyd Jones Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Reed ‘Rid’ Plaisance

• age 89, a native of Cote Blanche and resident of Galliano, died at 2 a.m. Nov. 18, 2005
• visitation Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his daughters Lozia P. Jambon, Carol P. and Duffy Adams; grandchildren John Jambon, Denise A. Allemand, Reed Adams and wife, Helen, Cindy A. Ardoin and husband, Todd, Yvette J. Ledet and husband, David; great-grandchildren Celeste Allemand, Tiffany Ledet, Brad Ledet, Gabrielle Jambon, Christopher Adams and Linzy Adams
• preceded in death by his wife, Mirza Doucet Plaisance; parents, Andre Sr. and Adelaide Guidry Plaisance; son-in-law Ernie Jambon; brothers Henry, Frankie, Elix, Andrew, Harris and Alex Plaisance; sister Victore P. Bruce
• Catholic; oysterman, trawler and fur trapper; school bus driver for 14 years. Most of all, he enjoyed farming
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Vivian Falgout Gaubert Roundtree

• age 83, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:50 a.m. Nov. 18, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Ellis J. Jr. and David Dennis Roundtree; daughters Linda R. Knight, Clair R. Poirrier and Susan R. Bourgeois; brother Frank Falgout; sisters Helda Falgout Gonzales and Theresa Falgout Hebert; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Cyril E. Gaubert; second husband, Ellis J. Roundtree Sr.; parents, Joseph Chester and Lena Champagne Falgout; son Jerry P. Roundtree; brother Patrick "Pat" Falgout; sisters Estelle Falgout Bergeron and Gladys Falgout Dupre
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Lee Roy Rybiski

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:45 p.m. Nov. 18, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella P. Rybiski; mother, Pearl B. Rybiski; son Rhebb Rybiski; daughter and son-in-law, Selene R. and Ronald Vincent; and grandchildren Shawn Vincent, Amber R. Oncale, Jay Vincent and Ryan Rybiski
• preceded in death by his father Joseph A. Rybiski
• graduate of Nicholls State University and Louisiana State University; served for 40 years on the Lafourche Parish School Board; classroom teacher and principal of Bayou Blue School; also supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance for Lafourche Parish Schools
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

John Albert Tabor

• age 76, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Bayou Black, died at 6 a.m. Nov. 18, 2005
• visitation today at Gibson Baptist Church; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Gibson Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his brothers Zack, Henry, Rufus and Rolen Tabor; sisters Carrie T. Crawford and Bertha T. Rink; and half-sister Mildred Barrilleaux
• preceded in death by his parents Joseph V. and Meda T. Tabor; brothers C. J. and Henry Tabor; half-brother Ruben Tabor; half-sister Sadie Luke
• loved fishing and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lester Joseph Thibodaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11 a.m. Nov. 17, 2005
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son Peter Thibodaux; daughters June Terrebonne and Gail Pitre; brothers Clifford and Norris Thibodaux; sister Louise Delatte; and grandchildren Jonathan Thibodaux, Matthew Gisclair, Kyle Thibodaux and Angelia Pitre
• preceded in death by his wife, Jane Marie Guidry Thibodaux; parents Earlice and Anna Dubois Thibodaux; son Roger Thibodaux; and brothers Alvin and Morris Thibodaux
• enjoyed fishing and hunting; self-employed
• Samart Funeral Home

Velma Dufrene Toups

• age 89, a native and resident of Gheens and former resident of New Orleans, died at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Mausoleum
• survived by her daughters Patricia and Susan Toups
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Irwin Toups; parents Clema Blaise and Bernadette Falgout Dufrene; brothers Earl J. and Carter S. Dufrene; and sister Ella M. Dupuy
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

James Edward ‘Woody’ Woodall

• age 67, a native of Raleigh, N. C., and resident of Houma, died at 6:52 a.m. Nov. 20, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his daughters Jamie Fay Prejean, Mary Carolyn Dufrene, Virga Ann Price, Tiffaney Woodall Marcel and Dawn Mylight Woodall, all of Houma, and Holly Eleanor Woodall of Metairie; sisters Janet W. Hubert of Fayetteville, N. C., Libby W. Ausley of Zebulon, N. C., and Rachel Nicolson of Raleigh, N. C.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Hubert A. Woodall and Clyde Suitt Woodall; and daughter Chastity Lee Woodall
• consultant for Olson Inspection for 27 years and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

NOVEMBER 22, 2005

Verna Mae Harding

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 19, 2005
• visitation today at Howard Third Zion Traveler’s Baptist Church; funeral service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Crozier Cemetery
• survived by her daughters Janice S. Washington of Slidell, Cynthia M. Swing of Houma and Lisa H. Triggs of Raceland; son Dwight Harding of Houma; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Irma Harding and Marion Smith of New Orleans, Jacquelyn Williams of Beaumont, Texas, and Mable Williams and Annette Gorrell of Houma; and brothers Douglas Williams and Donald Celestine of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Hazel C. Prevost and Arthur Swing Sr.; grandparents Clenzy and Ellen Watson Celestine; and brother Earl Williams
• Community Funeral Home

Clara Rodrigue Landry

• age 104, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Doanldsonville, died Nov. 21, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Murray and Joy Thibodaux Landry of Labadieville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; three nieces; and two nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Murray Landry Sr., parents, Louis and Claire Rodrigue; daughter Shirley Mikesha; son Pierre Landry; brothers Lois, Sam, Telesthore, Henry and Charles Rodrigue; sisters Nellie R. Simoneaux, Angeline R. LeGleu, Bertha Rodrigue and Lorena Rodrigue; daughter-in-law Iris Simoneaux Landry; and son-in-law Walter Mikesha

Gladys Marguerite LeJeune

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 15, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Hazel Lefort and Ethel Rhodes; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Judith Arceneaux LeJeune; brothers James A. and Francis LeJeune; and sisters Mildred Harvey and Doris Tenney
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Henry Camille ‘H. C.’ Melancon

• age 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 1 p.m. Nov. 21, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marian Battaglia Melancon; sons and daughters-in-law Camille John and Penny E. Melancon, Henry Whitney and Laurie C. Melancon; one grandchild; and three step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille T. Melancon and Bridgette Boudreaux Melancon; brothers Whitney C. and Edward Melancon; and sister Edith Melancon Hebert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lillian Peltier Perque

• age 93, a resident of Metairie, died at the home of her daughter, Una Driscoll Nov. 19, 2005
• memorial service held at St. John’s Catholic Church at a later date
• survived by sisters Madeline Thibodeaux, Anna Mae Mixon, Florence Peltier, Enola Degruise, Nellie Watts; brothers Ernest, Edward and J. C. Peltier; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irving Perque; son Dave Perque; brothers Howard and Emmett Peltier; and sister Ethel Adams

Leroy Adam Williamson

• age 80, a native of Simpson and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Nov. 20, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his sons Larkin J. and Michael Williamson; daughter Susan A. Pitre; brother Ronald Williamson; grandchild Drew Williamson; and step-great-granddaughter Miah Marie of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Alice Williams Williamson; and parents Eugene and Thelma Hicks Williamson
• member of First Baptist Church of Houma and served in the U. S. Navy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 23, 2005

Vivian C. Bentz

• age 80, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 a.m. Nov. 21, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral Life Center in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the center, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Edward Bentz Sr.; son and daughter-in-law Edward Jr. and Penny Bentz; daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Robert Roger Sr.; brothers David and Milton Curole; grandchildren Lauren Roger, Robert Roger Jr., Enjoli Bentz and Shanel Bentz; step-grandchild Chase-Michael Simoneaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Clothilde Danos Curole; brothers Jason and Edwis Curole; and sister Ethel Curole Schriefer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Manford Kellar

• age 66, a native of Lyons, N.Y., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:25 p.m. Nov. 20, 2005
• survived by his wife, Nancy Kellar; sons and daughters-in-law Mark and Anissa Kellar, Dean and Bobbie Kellar; sister Mary Pearl, sister-in-law Rose Cloutier; nieces Rose Barnes and Kayla Cloutier; and great-niece Alexis Waddle
• dedicated Cameco employee. He served in the U. S. Navy for four years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Adela Lafont Pierce

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 p.m. Nov. 21, 2005
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebr