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Obituaries December, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 January 2006

DECEMBER 1, 2005

Edwin J. ‘Dean’ Toups Jr.

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2005
• funeral services held Saturday with visitation followed by mass at St. Ann Catholic Church on Transcontinental Drive in Metairie; burial later date
• husband of Dorothy Ruch Toups
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Toups Sr. and Maud Dill Toups; and brother Donald A. Toups Sr.
• survived by his sister-in-law Nell B. Toups; nephew Donald A. Toups Jr.; and numerous cousins
• formerly a brother (David) of the Sacred Heart

 

DECEMBER 2, 2005

Willie Milton Comeaux

• age 76, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Pleasantville, N.J., died Nov. 26, 2005
• visitation Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Susan Martin Comeaux; sons Duane and William Comeaux; daughters Laverne and Dawn L. Comeaux; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law John Martin Jr.; sisters-in-law Florestine and Thelma Comeaux; and daughter-in-law Jacqueline Comeaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Wilson Comeaux Sr.; brothers Edmond Sr., Wilson Jr., Welmon Sr., Julian Sr., Charles Sr. and John L. Comeaux Sr.; sisters Helen, Mary, Florence, Sarah, Evelina, Julia and Oralene Comeaux Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Yvonne Clement Breaux

• age 83, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 28, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Eustace Joseph Breaux and Cecile Roger Breaux; sister Mary Anne Arcement; grandchildren Donnie Joseph Breaux, Kerril Mark Breaux, Darryl John Breaux and Garlan Matthew Breaux; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Francis Breaux; parents, Eugene Clement and Angelina Duet; brothers Felix, Lionel, Wilson, Clinton and Raymond Clement; and sisters Lucia Navarre, Odile Pertuit, Clarice Bourg, Agnes Pitre and Genela Naquin

Thelma Mary Boyne Blakeman

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 12:28 a.m. Dec. 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial cellebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Amoron Randolph Blakeman of Gibson; sons Daniel Blakeman of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Ernest Blakeman of Gibson and David Blakeman of Eureka Springs, Ark.; daughter Rhonda B. Harper of Gibson; sisters Joyce B. Lasseigne, Maxine B. Evanoff of Bayou Bista and Germaine Monk of Berwick; brother Harris Boyne of California; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward B. Sr. and Onesia Avet Boyne; brothers Carol and Edward Boyne Jr.; and sister Ruby B. Gonsoulin
• retired bookkeeper and a member of Woodmen of the World
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Jean Voiron Sr.

• age 72, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Nov. 29, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dosha Holden Voiron; former wife of 46 years Loretta Rodrigue Voiron of Thibodaux; sons Paul Polo" J. Voiron Jr. of Bayou Gauche and Gary and wife Gina Freche Voiron of Myrtle Grove; daughters and sons-in-law Vicky V. and Dennis Hebert Jr. of Thibodaux, Melisa V. Duet of Thibodaux; brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Voiron Sr. and Diane Landry Voiron of Belle Rose; stepchildren and their spouses, Bronson Guidry of Thibodaux, Timmy and Gina Guidry of Baton Rouge, Travis and Muriel Guidry of Thibodaux and Thorne Smither; grandchildren Derek, Scott and Brian Hebert, Ashlyn Loupe and Drake Voiron, Lauren, Ellen and Lane Voiron, Garet and Amanda Duet; stepgrandchildren Rhys Chiasson and Madison Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents Louise Polite Voiron and Eugene Voiron Sr.; brothers Eugene "Gene" Jr., Joe and Edward Voiron; and step-grandchild, Bryson Guidry
• lifelong "real life" cowboy; raised on a dairy farm in Westwego; first job when he left home as a teenager was on a dairy farm in Franklinton; then employed for 40 years at Voiron’s Stockyard which was owned and operated by his older brother, Gene; dedicated his whole life, until he became ill with lung cancer, to the love of his life, cattle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edwin J. ‘Dean’ Toups Jr.

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2005
• funeral services held Saturday with visitation, followed by mass at St. Ann Catholic Church on Transcontinental Drive in Metairie; burial at a later date
• husband of Dorothy Ruch Toups; survived by his sister-in-law Nell B. Toups; nephew Donald A. Toups Jr.; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Toups Sr. and Maud Dill Toups; and brother Donald A. Toups Sr.
• formerly a brother (David) of the Sacred Heart

Logan James Smith

• age 2 ½ years, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 30, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jeremy and Becky Guidry Smith of Thibodaux; sister Amber Nicole Smith of Thibodaux; stepsister Jessica Lawson of Houma; grandparents Steve and Millie Guidry, John and Judy Smith; great-grandmother Helen Smith; uncles and aunts Avery and Stacie Guidry, Ben Guidry, Amanda Guidry, Brooke and Kevin Bonadona; and cousins Mackenzie Blanchard, Simeon Guidry and Kyle Bonadona
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Ruffin and Lydia Bergeron, Clay and Cecile Guidry, James O. Smtih, Antoine and Jeanne Garibaldi
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Josephine Cali ‘Josie’ Musso

• age 90, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Life Center in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the center, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Benny F. and Elaine Musso and Robert J. and Daralee Musso; brother Rosario Cali; grandchildren Cindy Leaber and Ashley Brewer; and great-grandchildren Katherine and Evan Leaber
• preceded in death by her husband, Benny P. Musso; parents Frank J. and Joseph Bongiovanni Cali; brothers Joseph and Frank Cali; and sisters Mary Cali, Rose Boscareno and Grace Dominique
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Edwina Gisclair Griffin

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:50 p.m. Nov. 30, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jarvis Griffin; son Darrell Griffin; daughter Shelly Doucet; brother Layman Gisclair; sister Della Plaisance; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Viola Pitre Gisclair; and brothers Sam, Alton, Orleans, Constant and Valance Gisclair
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor; lifetime member of the DAV Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

Isakiah ‘Kiah’ Darensbourg

• age 70, a native of Killona and resident of Bertrandville, died Nov. 27, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marynell Harris Darensbourg of Bertrandville; daughters Joyce Darensbourg of Bertrandville, Carolyn Darensbourg of Lancaster, Texas, and Wanda Hutta of Grand Prairie, Texas; son Albert Darensbourg of Dallas; brother Houston Darensbourg of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister Irmary Gaston of Henderson, Nevada; sisters-in-law Agnes Herbert, Elsie D. Darensbourg, Verta Mae Harris and Margaret Coleman; brothers-in-law Joseph and James Harris; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; godchild Shanicca Burd; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alida Handy Darensbourg; sisters Almatine D. Thomas and Wilberina Darensbourg; brothers Albert, Oscar, Oliver, Wilson and Irby Darensbourg; grandchildren Shelton and Kina Darensbourg; and great-grandsons Eugene and Dycarius "Hezakiah" Darensbourg
• retired longshoreman and a member of Merriman-Skidmore American Legion Post No. 585
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Davis Philip Gros Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Gray, died at 9:27 a.m. Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Gail Gros; sons Davis Gros Jr. and Dwayne Gros; brother Andrew Gros; sisters Claire Babin, Joy Benoit and Lena Babin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Inez Duet Gros; brother Clarence Gros; and sisters Pearl Hebert, Mildred Rouen, Velma Mire and Bonnie Pennington
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Douglas ‘Doug’ Bougere

• age 74, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 27, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleovnille; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his daughters Eldina Marie Bougere of Napoleovnille and Mildred Denise Bougere of Bertrandville; sons Douglas Anthony Bougere of Austin, Texas, and Patrick Clement Bougere of Houma; sister Catherine B. Murray of Port Allen; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred Nelson Bougere; wife Lillie Mae Castine Bougere; son Tyrone Bougere; grandson Craig Bougere; sister Genevie Bougere; and brother Paul Bougere Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 3, 2005

Charlene Pellegrin Deogracias

• age 50, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hank W. Deogracias Sr.; two sons, Hank Deogracias Jr. and wife, Liz, and Chad Deogracias and wife, Chantell; three daughters, Victoria Keehn and husband, Justin, Melissa Vandergrisst and husband, Dennis, and Christy Rodrigue and husband, Yancy; one brother, Chris Pellegrin; three sisters, Audrey Hebert and husband, Patrick, Judy Toups and husband, Nolan, and Lisa Pellegrin; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard J. Pellegrin and Edna Blanchard Pellegrin; two brothers, Junior J. and Richard Pellegrin; and one sister, Gloria Sevin
• homemaker and a Christian
• Samart Funeral Home

Davis Philip Gros Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Gray, died at 9:27 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Gail Gros; two sons, Davis Gros Jr. and Dwayne Gros; one brother, Andrew Gros; three sisters, Claire Babin, Joy Benoit and Lena Babin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Inez Duet Gros; one brother, Clarence Gros; and four sisters, Pearl Hebert, Mildred Rouen, Velma Mire and Bonnie Pennington

John W. Mott

• age 82, a native of Elton and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David and Richard Mott; three daughters, Rena Bouffanie, Margaret Guidry and Carolyn Dardar; six brothers, Valentine "Junior", Hillary, Dallas, Stanford, Raymond and Randy Mott; seven sisters, Mary Jean Cormier, Hazel Cormier, Wilma Cormier, Bernadine Adam, Moryorie Alford, Wilda May Fredrick and Viola States; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Taah Marie Aucoin Mott; his parents, Valentine Mott Sr. and Alida Pousson Mott; one son, Clifton Mott Sr.; three grandchildren, Clifton Mott Jr., Timmy Bryan and Joey Lee Bouffanie; four brothers, Cliford, Lee, Curley and Curtis Mott; and one sister, Melva Sons

Ray Carroll LeBlanc Sr.

• age 65, a native of Crowley and resident of Schriever, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 46 years, Josephine Harrington LeBlanc of Schriever; five sons, Brian LeBlanc, Ray C. LeBlanc Jr., Thomas A. LeBlanc and wife, Judy, William T. LeBlanc and wife, Denise, of Houma and Jack LeBlanc and wife, Kim, of Prairieville; one daughter, Carol LeBlanc of Houma; three brothers, Dewey "Sonny" LeBlanc of New Iberia, Fernis LeBlanc and Lawrence LeBlanc of Houma; one sister, Dorothy "Toot" Primeaux of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Wendy LeBlanc, Sandi LeBlanc, Christopher LeBlanc, Brittany LeBlanc, Blake LeBlanc, Nicholas LeBlanc, Taylor LeBlanc, Mary Katherine LeBlanc, Lexie LeBlanc, Macie LeBlanc and Allison Yerena; and one great-grandchild, Lex Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Dewey LeBlanc and Dometile Foreman Leger; one sister, Joyce Lena LeBlanc; and one granddaughter, Tiffany LeBlanc
• owner and operator of LeBlanc Tile Sales and Service Inc. and owner and operator of Farm Services and Supply; U. S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church; loved his time on his pasture and spending time tending to his cattle
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Freddie Junius Trahan

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Gertie L. DeHart of Theriot; one son, Wayne Paul Trahan and wife, Maxine, of Grand Caillou; one daughter, Gail Marie Trahan DeHart and husband, Ferrell, of Grand Caillou; one brother, Earl J. Trahan of Houma; one sister, Bernice T. Mantano, of Albuquerque, N. M.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Blanchard Trahan; his parents, Freddie C. Trahan and Adele Babin Trahan; one son, Wade Joseph Trahan; two brothers, Gilbert Trahan and Enos Trahan Sr.; and one sister, Edith T. Hebert
• commercial fisherman and a member of Grand Caillou and Bayou DuLarge Volunteer Fire Departments; past employee of Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department, past employee of Harry Bourg Corp., past member of various Carnivals krewes and past employee of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 4, 2005

no entries posted

 

DECEMBER 5, 2005

Linda Catherine Songe

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout chapel; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Albert Joseph Songe III; daughters Rosalind Ann Songe and Jennifer Songe Roddy; brothers Daniel J. and Michael J. Guidry; and sisters Joy Guidry Daigre and Theresa G. Reeves
• preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Joseph and Dollmae Walker Guidry
• parishioner of St. Anthony and an avid Atlanta baseball fan
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Kaleb Michael Lambas

• stillborn, of Houma, died Nov. 29, 2005
• graveside service was held this morning at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Nellie Marie Lambas and Bobby Joseph Dupre; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bergeron, Dwayne Michael Lambas Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dupre, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Young; and brother Quentin James Dupre
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Busey Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lambas Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Douglas Patrick Kurtz

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, June LeBouef Kurtz of Montegut; sons Marc Weems and wife, Barbara, of Montegut, Keith Kurtz and wife, Michelle, of Bourg and Thomas Kurtz of Houma; daughter Kavla Kurtz Cadiere and husband, Jack, of Bourg; grandchildren Marc Weems Jr., Missy Naquin, Mandy Eisner, Joshua Kurtz, Kristen Kurtz, Brad Kurtz, Katie Kurtz, Lauren Kurtz Cadiere, Seth Cadiere and Lexi Cadiere; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Agnes Levron Kurtz; and brother Deacon Harold Paul Kurtz
• retired from Whitney Bank, where he worked for 39 years; member of the Marine Corps League, American Legion, Montegut Lions Club and Krewe of Bonne Terre; banker for 39 years and a secretary and treasurer for Montegut Recreation District No. 6; owner of K & L Accounting; lived to joke and make people laugh; U. S. Marine Corps veteran during peacetime; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jody Paul Hebert

• age 43, a native of Galliano and resident of Cottonport, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• cremated
• survived by his father, Volse Hebert; brothers Murray, William, Johnny, Kevin, Kelly and Mark Hebert; 23 nieces; and 16 nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Marlyne Boquet Hebert; grandparents, Joseph and Flora Boquet and Fis and Normady Hebert; and nieces Sandra and Jill Hebert
• oysterman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Sister Gail Gallagher aka
Sister Mary Jonathan

• age 71, a sister of Mount Carmel, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette
• rosary was prayed Sunday in Martin and Castille Funeral Home Lafayette; mass of burial celebrated today in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Lafayette, with burial Tuesday in St. Louis III Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by sisters Rhona Gallagher Namias of Tylertown, Miss., and Genie Gallagher Savoie of Lafayette; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Francis Alvery Gallagher and Mildred Power Gallagher; and sisters Wanda Gallagher Boudreaux and Frances A.Gallagher
• taught at St. Dominic in New Orleans 1955-60 and served as principal 1968-71; Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Westwego; St. Elizabeth in Paincourtville where she was principal from 1964-1967 and Mount Carmel High School in Thibodaux
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette

Oscar Paul ‘Uncle Coo’ Gautreaux

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• religious service was held this morning at Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Mausoleum in Bayou Black
• survived by his former first wife, Mary Ledet; sons Ronald Sr. and Oscar "Buddy" Gautreaux; daughter Gail Walker; brother Adam "Noonie" Gautreaux Jr.; sister Nell Webre; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his second wife, Dorothy Harbor Gautreaux; parents, Adam Sr. and Lucy Daigle Gautreaux; brothers Russell Sr. and Amos "Nick" Gautreaux Sr.; and sister Adele Price
• retired from J. Ray McDermott after 37 years as superintendent
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ernest John Gaudet

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, died at 2:24 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary’s, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son Donald Gaudet of Metairie; daughter Geralyn Ryan of Richardson, Texas; brothers Gabriel, Robert, Richard and Gaston Charles Gaudet; sisters Nell Zeringue and Marie Ann Beaulieu; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dola Mae Pertuit Gaudet; parents, Gaston and Leonise Thibodaux Gaudet; son Keith Gaudet; brothers Claude, Ray and Norbert Gaudet; and sisters Jane Naquin and Catherine Picou
• World War II Army recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart

Betty Mayet Cheramie

• age 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 4, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers Clarence and Narcisse Jr. Mayet; sister Helen Landrum; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cheramie; and parents, Narcisse "Chup" and Jane Pere Mayet Sr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lois A. Baye

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 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 devoted friends of many and foster son Brian Bartell; nieces Christine McGehee, Jeanne Autin and Beth Barthell; nephews Michael, Chuck and Bobby Baye; grandnieces Lauren Baye and Erin, Angie and Celeste Barthell; and grandnephews Vern and Brett McGehee, Sean and Gregory Autin, and Joel, Bennett and Ryan Baye
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Laura Walker Baye; brothers C. D. and Michael J. Baye; and sisters Shirley B. Malbrough and Thelma B. Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 6, 2005

Betty Gisclair Verdin

• age 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:08 a.m. today
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by her son Carl White Jr.; daughters Diane Billiot and Carolyn Dufrene; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Carl White Sr., and second husband, Irvin Verdin; parents, Leonce and Cesla Danos Gisclair; daughter Joan White; and brother Roy Gisclair
• member of Bethel Christian Ministries and a foster grandparent at Cut Off Elementary School
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Lee Parker

• age 62, a resident of Poplarville, Miss., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss.
• memorial services held at a future date
• survived by her husband, Edward J. Bourgeois of Poplarville; parents Paul Sr. and Vivian Lee of Larose; son George L. Sloane Jr. of Marrero; daughter Sherry L. Kenmar of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Robin S. Sanchez of Westwego, and Barbara A. Rotolo of Ponchatoula; sisters Jackie Cotton of River Ridge, Bonny Barrios of Westwego and Lillian Lee Adams of Larose; brothers Harold Lee of Milton, Fla., Ronald Lee of Mandeville, Paul Lee of Mathews, Charles Lee of Denham Springs, Percy Lee of Larose and Henry Lee of Houma; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Edwa Mary Glass; and brother Johnny Glass
• Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home of Hattiesburg

John M. Mott

• age 82, a native of Elton and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2005
• religious service was held Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his step-mother Ruby "ToTo" Mott; sons David and Richard Mott; daughters Rena Bouffanie, Margaret Guidry and Carolyn Dardar; brothers Valentine "Junior," Hillary, Dallas, Stanford, Raymond and Randy Mott; sisters Helen Jean Cormier, Hazel Cormier, Wilma Cormier, Bernadine Adam, Moryorie Alford, Wilda May Frederick and Viola States; 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Taah Marie Aucion Mott; parents, Valentine Sr. and Alida Pousson Mott; son Clifton Mott Sr.; brothers Cliford, Lee, Curley and Curtis Mott; sister Melva Sons; and three grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Johnny Leonard Jr.

• age 28, a native of Houma and resident of Ruston, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; his remains were cremated
• survived by his parents, Johnny Joseph Sr. and Linda Thibodaux Leonard; grandfather Chris Thibodaux; brothers Craig and Roy Leonard; and sister Joni Leonard
• preceded in death by his grandparents William and Rita Mae LeBlanc Leonard and Gloria Mae Domangue Thibodaux; and brother Raymond Leonard
• Samart Funeral Home

Pamelia Veloyl ‘Pat’ Gentry Laque

• age 78, a native of Prescott, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 5:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Louis Jeffries Laque III of Houma; daughters Pamelia Curry of Houma and Tenna Bergeron of Gray; stepdaughters Sheila Cheramie of Boutte and Deborah Foret of Chauvin; brother Douglas P. Gentry of Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren Toma Miller, Marc Miller, Rick Curry, Carrie Curry, Tony Bergeron, Katie Bergeron, Robbie Bergeron, Reagan Laque, Jeff Laque, Brett Cheramie, Monica F. Boudreaux and Chad Foret; and great-grandchildren Mia Bergeron, Molly Veloyl Miller, Lauren and Ashley Cheramie, and Dustin, Trent and Alex Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband Louis Jeffries Laque Jr.; parents, Homer Lee Gentry and Fannie Vivian Bevel Gentry; and brothers Glenn V. Gilbert N. and Billy T. Gentry
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; room mother for and member of the Parents Club of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Elementary School; adult advisor for the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), having organized and directed the annual Passion play, youth choir and CYO dances; also a member of the Vandebilt Catholic High School Parents Club and Terrier Club; and was a perennial volunteer at the annual Vandebilt Catholic High School Fall Festival; also been an avid supporter of the Nicholls State University soccer team during the mid-1980s; member of the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary of Houma Council No. 1317 Knights of Columbus, she was active on both the local and state levels assisting her late husband in his various capacities and manifold works on behalf of Columbianism through the state of Louisiana; ‘Mrs. Pat" as she was so well known, also served as juvenile narcotics officer and special investigator for the 32nd Judicial District Court Division C, under the direction off the late state District Court Judge Cleveland J. Marcel Sr.’; also served as the local campaign chairperson for the Morrison for Governor Campaign back in 1963
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald ‘Rippo’ Lagrange Jr.

• age 46, a native and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home
• survived by his wife, Crystallyne Lagrange; father Donald Lagrange Sr.; son Zachary Lagrange; daughters Heather Landry and husband, Lance Landry, and Kacey Lagrange and fiance Colt Duet; sisters Theresa "Lulu" Hebert and husband, Randy Hebert, Debra Adams and late husband, Phillip Adams Sr., and Terry Ordoyne and husband, Glenn Ordoyne; and grandchildren Joey Guillot, Destiny Melancon, Tyler Guillot, Bryce Landry, Lyla Duet and Ashley Landry
• preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Lagrange; and brother Phillip "Snookie" Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lucille ‘Sue’ Bourgeois

• native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at the age of 67
• graveside service held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in the old St. Genevieve Corridor of St. Joseph’s Cemetery
• survived by her daughter Suzette Bourgeois Bartnesky and son-in-law Mark, of Thibodaux; her brother Louis Bourgeois Jr.; sisters Patricia A. Bourgeois, Diane B. Poincon and Beverly B. Richard, all of Thibodaux
• also survived by her grandchildren Kathryn and Michael Adams of Thibodaux; step-grandchildren Rachel Bartnesky of Houma, Kimberly Bartnesky of Jacksonville, Fla., and Sarah Bartnesky of Thibodaux; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Vivian Pitre Bourgeois
• Samart Funeral Home in charge of the cremation

 

DECEMBER 7, 2005

Mary Weber

• age 86, a native and resident of Sulphur, died at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday , Nov. 23, 2005
• funeral was Nov. 26 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss, with burial at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly
• survived by her sons Richard Weber of Larose, Robert "B.J." Weber of Sulphur, William M. Weber of Iota, John David Weber of Bundaberg, Australia, Quintin "I.Q." Weber of Thomasville, Ga., and Mark Weber of Sulphur; daughters Ilene Lafleur of Eunice, Mary Beth Horton of Sulphur and Tammy Vincent of Sulphur; and brother Larry Murray of Halstead, Kan.
• also survived by 29 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Edgar Weber; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• Hixon-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home

Lee Joseph Verret

• age 91, a native and resident of Plattenville, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 66 years, Celine Boudreaux Verret; daughters Rose Marie Jennings; brother Leze James Verret; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Verret and Marie Leze Verret; and brother Henry Verret
• sugarcane farmer for more than 60 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ira Joseph Neil

• age 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 12:05 a.m. Dec. 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes
• survived by his wife, Nolia Levron Neil; sons Leland Neil Sr. of Bourg and Earl Neil Sr. of Houma; brothers Malvin Neil of Houma and Jerry Neil Sr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sister Mable Neil Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vagnolia Bergeron Neil; son Perry Charles Neil Sr.; brothers Edward, Leroy, Dewey, Calvin, Howard and John E. Neil; and sisters Theresa Neil and Magnolia Neil
• Catholic; retired school bus driver for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a retired deputy for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Samart Funeral Home

Pamelia Veloyl Gentry ‘Pat’ Laque

• age 78, a native of Prescott, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 5:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Louis Jeffries Laque III and wife, Kimberly, of Houma; daughters: Pamelia Curry and husband, Bill, of Houma, Tenna Bergeron and husband, Barry, of Gray; stepdaughters: Sheila Cheramie of Boutte and Deborah Foret and husband, Aldon, of Chauvin; brother Douglas P. Gentry of Little Rock, Ark.; 12 grandchildren: Toma Miller, Marc Miller, Rick Curry, Carrie Curry, Tony Bergeron, Katie Bergeron, Robbie Bergeron, Reagan Laque, Jeff Laque IV, Brett Cheramie, Monica F. Boudreaux and Chad Foret; and seven great-grandchildren: Mia Bergeron, Molly Veloyl Miller, Lauren Cheramie, Ashley Cheramie Dustin Boudreaux, Trent Boudreaux and Alex Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Jeffries Laque Jr.; parents, Homer Lee Gentry and Fannie Vivian Bevel Gentry; and brothers Glenn V. Gentry, Gilbert N. Gentry and Billy T. Gentry
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; room mother for and member of the Parents Club of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Elementary School; adult advisor for the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), having organized and directed the annual Passion play, youth choir and CYO dances; also a member of the Vandebilt Catholic High School Parents Club and Terrier Club; and was a perennial volunteer at the annual Vandebilt Catholic High School Fall Festival; also been an avid supporter of the Nicholls State University soccer team during the mid-1980s; member of the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary of Houma Council No. 1317 Knights of Columbus, she was active on both the local and state levels assisting her late husband in his various capacities and manifold works on behalf of Columbianism through the state of Louisiana; ‘Mrs. Pat,’ as she was so well known, also served as juvenile narcotics officer and special investigator for the 32nd Judicial District Court Division C, under the direction off the late state District Court Judge Cleveland J. Marcel Sr.; also served as the local campaign chairperson for the Morrison for Governor Campaign back in 1963
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roy Joseph Chatagnier

• age 64, a native of Boudreaux Canal and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his brother Eldrin Chatagnier and wife, Evelyn; sister Phyllis Autin; goddaughter Anna Duplantis and husband, Terry; and nephews Cody Chatagnier, Claude Autin Jr. and Randall Autin
• preceded in death by his parents, Eldrin Chatagnier Sr. and Rita Mae Rodrigue Chatagnier; and brother-in-law Claude Autin Sr.
• worked for Star Supply Co. and was a retired salesman from Frito-Lay; graduated from Terrebonne High School and was a member of the Evergreen Lions Club and a past president of the LA Lions Eye Foundation; veteran of the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 8, 2005

Nolan ‘Potch’ Webre Jr.

• age 57, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005
• memorial service held Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Nolan and Grace Webre and Anne W. Ayo; son Ben Webre; and brothers Donald and Johnny Webre
• preceded in death by his father, Dr. Thomas Benton Ayo

Luke Joseph Simoneaux

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Mitch and Laura Pemberton Simoneaux; and sister Emily Grace Simoneaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Timothy James ‘Gunshot’ Parham Sr.

• age 58, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in St. Francisville
• survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Theriot Parham; mother and step-father, Annie Sharpe Calder and Michael Calder Sr.; sons Timmy Jr., Eddie III, George "Pat" and Zachary Parham; daughters A. Carolyn Moore, L. "Tommice" Kraemer, Rosemary Odom and Rose Fourtunia; brothers Louis "Red Dog" Jr. and George Parham and Michael Calder; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Claiborne Parham Sr.; and brother Eddie Lee Parham
• retired commercial truck driver and the former owner of Tim’s Tire Towne; an Army veteran of the Vietnam War; received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star and the Expeditionary Medal
• Falgout Funeral Home

Willie S. Cooper

• age 75, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005
• funeral service held Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Port Hudson
• survived by his sister Joan Cooper; brother Jerome Hedelburg; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Joanna Haywood Cooper
• retired veteran
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Helen LeBouef Foucheux Bourgeois

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by her sons Michael Foucheux of Buffalo, Texas, and Kerry Foucheux of Mocksville, Tenn.; daughters Bonnie Foucheux Couch of Cumming, Ga., and Joan Foucheux Naquin and Judy Foucheux LeBouef of Houma; brother George LeBouef of Houma; sister Bertha LeBouef Wyatt of Puerto Rico; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, Stanly Paul Foucheux; second husband, Roy Bourgeois; parents, George P. LeBouef and Bertha Bernard LeBouef; brother Bernard "Benny" LeBouef; sisters Gladys LeBouef Porche, Margie LeBouef Crochet and Marion LeBouef Malbrough
• retired sales clerk at West Brothers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Aubrey Anthony Trahan Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:19 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005
• mass of burial was held today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Jane Olivier Trahan of Houma; sons Aubrey Trahan Jr. of Benton, Tenn., and Robin Stephen Trahan and Gerard Trahan, both of Houma; daughters Sherry T. Blanchard of Houma and Vicki T. Guy of Chauvin; brother Johnny Trahan of Raceland; sisters Marguerite Bergeron of Houma and Nettie Roddy of Raceland; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Trahan Jr. and Cecile Duplantis Trahan; and sister Rose Mary Picou
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; retired truck driver with Gold Crest Cleaners; member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and an usher at St. Gregory
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 9, 2005

Betty LeCompte Ledet

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris Ledet of Houma; son Gerard Ledet of Houma; brother David LeCompte of Houma; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Louise Bonvillain LeCompte; daughter Wanda Briggs; brothers Alden and Roland LeCompte; and sisters Mae Lirette and Yvonne LeCompte
• retired medical records and personnel department clerk with Terrebonne General Hospital for 12 years; member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a lifetime member of Court Cardinal Gibbons No. 177
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alma Hall

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brother Winston Brown of Los Angles; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Hall; parents, Matthew and Bella Brown; son Oliver Brown; brothers Bennie, Alvin, Lawrence and Warren Brown; sisters Clara Smith, Cordella Johnson, Alzina Brown, Iola Brown McKormic, Belauh Brown and Gertie Verrett
• member of Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Debbie Denise Dorsey

• age 31, a native of Gray and resident of Dallas, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005
• religious service held Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the Rev. Fred Dorsey Memorial Garden Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her father, Felton Dorsey, and stepmother, Judy A. Dorsey of Houma; daughters Rebecca Brooks and Rachel Brooks of Dallas; sister Adrienne Dorsey of Dallas; brothers Edward Cornish of New Orleans and Felton C. Dorsey of Gray; and step-brother Curtis Raymond of Atlanta
• preceded in death by her mother, Rowena Cornish; grandparents Willie Jr. and Evelyn Carter Dorsey and Lincoln and Edith Hanes Cornish
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dudley J. Adams

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; rosary service held today at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucille R. Adams; sons Lionel and Danny Adams; daughters Charlene Taylor and Tina Pitre; brothers Richard, Wilton and Bobby Adams; sisters Rena Mae Falgout, Patsy Savoie, Nancy Punch and Era Jane Foret; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Irene Gros Adams; son Rodney Adams; brother Milton Adams; sister Betty LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Holy Savior altar server
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Sam’ Williams Jr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at his home
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hester Jupiter Williams; sons Donald Jupiter Sr. of Plattenville and Nathaniel Jupiter of Morgan City; daughters Patricia Jupiter of Thibodaux and Sheila Taylor of Houston; brother Hannibal Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; sister Yvonne W. Sherman of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Alice Johnson Williams; and sisters Bernadette W. James and Gail Williams
• former police chief and mayor of Napoleonville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Shirley Catherine Robertson

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Duell Robertson; daughters Debbie Cavalier, Donna Prince, Tina Eskind and Paula Robertson; brother Carroll Gros; sisters Carrie Callahan and Vivian Albarado; and grandchildren Christy David, Cally Cavalier, and Addy, Gracie and Kristin Eskind
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Ursule Gros; brothers Herman and Elvin Gros; and sisters Julia Ponvelle and Lucy Guidry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lois M. Matherne

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands, a longtime resident of Houma and most recently a resident of Vero Beach, Fla., died Dec. 7, 2005, at her home
• graveside service held Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her husband of 57 years, Johnny Matherne of Vero Beach; son Dennis Matherne of Vero Beach; daughter Penny Brupbacher of Baton Rouge; brother Dan Matherne of Des Allemands; sister Pansy Brown of Mathews; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her daughter Paula Matherne
• Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach

Eloise Danos Charpentier

• age 75, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetary in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Joseph Charpentier Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law Delvin and Melinda Charpentier, Danny and Christine Charpentier, Faron and Jane Charpentier, and Colley and Ann Chapentier; brothers Eroy and Benton Danos; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Sr. and Orelia Callais Danos; and brother Louis "Butch" Danos Jr.
• enjoyed sewing and quilting
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 10, 2005

Joseph Anthony Autin Jr.

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Joseph Anthony Autin Sr. of Houma; one son, Joey A. Autin and fianceé, Baria Gillespie of Houma; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Autin Callahan and husband, David, of Houma; one brother, Michael P. Autin of Houma; two sisters, Zelma M. Autin and Rosie J. Autin of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Diana Marie Pellegrin Autin; and his mother, Mildred Thibodeaux Autin
• warehouse supervisor with Baker Hughes for 36 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Betty LeCompte Ledet

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Norris Ledet of Houma; one son, Gerard Ledet and wife, Leita, of Houma; one brother, David LeCompte of Houma; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wallace LeCompte and Louise Bonvillain LeCompte; one daughter, Wanda Briggs; two brothers, Alden LeCompte and Roland LeCompte; and two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Mae) Lirette and Yvonne LeCompte
• retired medical records and personnel department clerk with Terrebonne General Hospital for 12 years; member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a lifetime member of Court Cardinal Gibbons No. 177; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Benny Morgan III

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church; religious service Monday at the church with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Louis Brown Morgan of Gray; one son, Steve A. Morgan and wife, Faye Barrow Morgan; one daughter, Deborah Jones and husband, Morris Jones of Gray; two brothers, Edward K. Morgan and Reginald C. Morgan of Houma; and three sisters, Lucille Morgan of Gray, Brenda Morgan of Los Angeles, and Lisa Morgan of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ben Morgan Jr. and Lucille White Morgan; one son, Ronald "Cowboy" Morgan; and one sister, Sheila Morgan Hite
• self-employed plumber and a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church

Camilla Theriot Newchurch

• age 82, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Paincourtville, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005
• visitation until funeral time today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Adam "Gilmore" Newchurch; two sons, Joe Lucio and Kirk Newchurch; one daughter, Terry Mabile; one sister, Annabelle Dupre; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Amelia Ramagos Newchurch; four brothers, Camille Theriot, Leon Theriot, Leslie Montero and Frank Montero; and two sisters, Leah Bernard and Wilma Delette

Anna Marie Patterson Rahaley

• age 78, a native of Port Huron, Mich., and resident of Gibson, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005
• graveside service Monday at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum in New Orleans with burial in the cemetery
• survived by two sons, Scott Rahaley and Joseph Rahaley Jr.; one brother, Robert "Bob" Patterson; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Rahaley; and her parents, Orville and Frances Dawse Patterson

Allen Anthony Sandoz

• age 66, a native and resident of Biloxi, Miss., died in a traffic accident in Pascagoula, Miss., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005
• survived by his wife, Sharon, of Gautier, Miss.; his son, Eric, of Jefferson; and three sisters, Mary Ellen Breaux of Lafayette, Donna Murray of Biloxi, Miss., and Nancy Landry of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Norwood and Bernice Migues Sandoz of Biloxi
• 1957 graduate of Biloxi High School and a 1962 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss.; lived in Terrebonne Parish from 1967 to 1984, where he was employed as a marine designer at local shipyards; also co-owner of Intracoastal Design Inc.; after moving from the Houma area, he returned to the Biloxi area, where he retired from the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi in 2001
• Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 11, 2005

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DECEMBER 12, 2005

Estelle Belanger Trahan

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:10 p.m. Dec. 9, 2005
• visitation today and until memorial service time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma
• survived by her husband, Eugene Paul Trahan of Chauvin; son Larry Heason of Chauvin; daughters Robbie Price of Chauvin, Carla Andreasen and Kayla Boudreaux, all of Houma; brother Harold Belanger; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Harold "Socks" Belanger; mother, Josephine Prosperie Thibodeaux; and sister Marlene Belanger Trosclair
• enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and hitting the jackpot at Boomtown Casino; one of the original owners of Gino’s Restaurant
• Samart Funeral Home

Amos Southall Sr.

• age 84, a native of Plattenville and resident of Belle Rose, died at 5:50 a.m. Dec. 8, 2005, at his home
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and until funeral time Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service today; dismissal services Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine B. Southall; son Amos Southall Jr. of Belmont, Calif.; daughters Shannon S. McGee of Belmont and Vanessa S. Jenkins of Sacramento, Calif.; brother the Rev. Obbie Southall Sr. of Plattenville; sisters Ora S. Thompson of Donaldsonville and Piccola S. Rhone of Houston; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his first wife, Denese Southall; parents, Clarence and Florida Buggage Southall; brothers Clarence Southall Jr. and Royal Southall Sr.; and sisters Ruth S. Seymore and Ollie Southall
• lay leader of Wesley United Methodist Church, a veteran of the U. S. Army and chaplain of American Legion Post No. 585; retired employee of the Lafourche Levee Basin
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Wolfgang Kinkel

• age 44, a native of Bad Nauheim, Germany, and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 5, 2005
• survived by his mother, Martha E. Collins of Florida; sister Kathryn Orgeron of Louisiana; stepfather E. Collins of Florida; son Andy Kinkel of Colorado; daughter Jessica Kindel of Florida; and other relatives in Germany
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edward Johnson Sr.

• age 81, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Raceland died at 5 p.m. Dec. 6, 2005
• religious service was held today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his daughters, Annette Johnson of Atlanta, Patsy Wyre and Yvonne Smith of Raceland, Eliza Johnson and Cheryl Scoby of Houma; sons Edward Johnson Jr. and Thomas Johnson Sr. of Houma, Clarence Johnson and Weldon Hill of Atlanta; sister Orelia Johnson; 29 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Aleta Johnson; sisters Carmelite Johnson and Ruby Johnson Irvin; brothers Junious Johnson, Harris Braxton and William Johnson
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Barbara Eschete DeHart

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Dec. 10, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her mother, Theresa Breaux Newman; son Robert John DeHart Jr.; daughter Shannon DeHart Eskind; brothers Elwood Theriot, Robert Theriot and Carroll Belanger; sisters Lisa Johnson and Charlene Pellegrin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert John "Bobby" DeHart Sr.; father, Frank Charles Eschete; and infant sons
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, was employed for 22 years at Shop-in-Bag, and formerly employed by Danny and Clyde’s Food Store
• Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. in Houma

Louis ‘Peter’ Collins

• native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Dec. 9, 2005
• visitation today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amy Cunningham Collins; son Audie J. Collins; daughters Pauline Simon, Melissa Gaston and April Authement; brothers Bruce, Roy Sr. and Willard Collins; sister Rita Babin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Conley and Valley Collins; brothers Lowney and Iris Collins; and sisters Ouida Pete and Ruth Authement
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy Margaret ‘Dottie’ Clement

• age 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Dec. 11, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her brother, Renol Clement of Houma; sisters Marie Cenac and Marion Witt of Houma; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Rene Clement and Mabel Malbrough Clement; brothers Warren Sr. and Alfred Clement; sister Claudia Bauland; and grandparents Alfred J. and Marie Louise Lirette Clement, Benjamin Joseph and Mabel Malbrough
• retired school teacher who served 30 years with the Terrebonne Paqrish School Board; member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 13, 2005

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DECEMBER 14, 2005

Patricia Miller Wildman

• age 59, a native of Warren, Ohio and former resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 p.m. Dec. 9, 2005
• graveside service Friday at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Ohio
• survived by her mother, Mary A. Miller of Niles, Ohio; son Simeon Austin Wildman of New York City; daughter Amanda Elizabeth Allison of Zanesville; grandson Connor James Allison; granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Allison of Zanesville; sisters Jayme Gerard of Jamestown, Ohio and Nancy Flinner of Cortland, Ohio; brothers John W. Miller of Oak Park, Ill, and Michael A. Miller of Cortland and Joseph Miller of Lancaster, Ohio
• preceded in death by her father, John W. Miller
• retired as medical technologist at the St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland; avid gardener and enjoyed cooking, a licensed massage therapist and a certified Reiki practitioner, a member of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, Thibodaux Community Band and the Bayou Saxophone Quartet; graduated from Howland High School and received her bachelors and master’s degree from Kent State University in Ohio

Leonard Joseph ‘Nunnie’ Thibodaux

• age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:55 p.m. Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Connie Larousse; sons Scott Thibodaux and Danny Goodwin; daughters Pam Bunn and Donna Pitre; brothers Paul and Eugene Thibodaux; sister Lois Ledet; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a stepson and a stepdaughter
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Thibodaux; parents Joseph D. and Agnes Thibodaux; and brother Russell Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Emile Wilfred Rodrigue

• age 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Muriel Chaisson Rodrigue of Houma; son John Rodrigue; daughters Brenda Guidry and Louella Rodrigue; stepsons Alvin Pellegrin and Patrick Vito; brother Dennis Rodrigue; sisters Gertie Pellegrin and Gertrude Rodrigue; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse Rodrigue and Lucina Brunet Rodrigue; brothers Joseph and John Rodrigue
• retired bridge tender with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dean Carl Nielsen

• age 75, a native of Aurora, Iowa, and resident of Mount Vernon, Ky., died Dec. 3, 2005, at Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berea, Ky.
• funeral was held Dec. 7 at Dowell and Martin Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ky.
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Lu Ed Nielsen; sons Edwin Nielsen of Thibodaux and Donald Nielsen of Chackbay; daughter Catherine Silmon of Orlando, Ky.; brother Laverne "Fritz" Nielsen of Oelwein, Iowa; sister Carole Nielsen Hart of Waterloo, Iowa; grandchildren April Johnson, Christina Smith, Jamie Silmon, Michael Mullen, Brandi Welch, Heather Cormier, Lauren Cormier, Lyndy Toups, Kim Badeaux and Jared Neilsen; 11 great-grandchildren; and special friend Tom Eldridge of Waterloo
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris Peter and Minnie Edith Karson Nielsen; daughter Cynthia Lou Cormier; four brothers; and three sisters
• retired electrician, a member of the United Plumbers and Steamfitters, a member of the Scaffold Cane Baptist Church and a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War

Danny ‘Big D’ Duet

• age 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died at 12:51 p.m. Dec. 12, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Poppy Duet; parents, George and Velma Doucet Duet; daughter Cherie Duet Dufrene; son-in-law John Dufrene; brothers and sister-in-law Johnathan and Theresa Duet and Toby Duet; sister Dollie Duet; mother-in-law Peggy Gautreaux; sisters-in-law Phyllis Esponge and Mary Gautreaux; grandson Justin John Dufrene; granddaughter Dani Jeo’n Dufrene; aunts Cleonise Cheramie, Mae Rita Doucet, Clarice Duet and Brozena Barker; uncle Irby Doucet; 16 nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-niece
• preceded in death by his brother Scotty Jude Duet; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Adam Doucet and Mr. and Mrs. Felecian Duet; father-in-law Alvin M. Gautreaux; and 20 aunts and uncles
• Catholic and a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; member of the VFW, American Legion and Redfish Tours; part owner of the Cajun Resort in Golden Meadow; enjoyed hunting, fishing, casinos and his family
• Samart Funeral Home

Gertie Talbot Arcement

• age 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma and Gretna, died at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Dolores A. Aucoin and Ethel A. Fremin; sister Myrtle Landry; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gustave H. Arcement; parents Willie J. and Olivia Talbot; brothers Elmo, Camile and Rivis Talbot; and sister Enola LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 15, 2005

Norman M. Bourgeois

• age 63, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Therese Delatte Bourgeois; brothers and sisters-in-law Allen P. Bourgeois, Frank J. and Susan D. Bourgeois, Charles E. and Renee Bourgeois, Lee J. Jr. and Donna Bourgeois, Curtis J. and Susan F. Bourgeois; sisters and brothers-in-law Eleanor and Nolan Hymel, Rose Marie and Eugene Morvant, Mary and Dwayne Granier; brother-in-law Andy Branciere; and 17 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Lee J. Bourgeois Sr.; and sister Marilyn Branciere
• served in the Panama conflict and the Vietnam War

Oral L. Bourgeois

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:33 a.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Babin Bourgeois; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward L. and Cheryl Bourgeois, Donald J. and Dianna Bourgeois; daughter and son-in-law Marie Bourgeois and Carrol Rogers Sr.; brothers Milton Sr. and Alvin Bourgeois; sisters Bernice B. Babin and Doris B. Theriot; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents Joseph "Buddy" Bourgeois and Cornelia Cheramie Bourgeois; brothers Oakland and Edward Bourgeois; sister Catherine Bourgeois Bourgeois; and grandson John M. Rogers
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church

Bridget ‘Bee’ Brunet

• age 68, a native of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 8:20 a.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Howard R. and Christopher Brunet; daughters Pauline Levron and Theresa Handon; brothers the Rev. Roch Naquin and Victor Naquin; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Howard "Howell" Brunet; parents, Adorina "Nene" Chaisson and Joseph "Bud" Naquin; son Howard J. Brunet Jr.; brother Christopher Naquin; and sisters Emma and Anna Dardar
• parishioner of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Cursillo Movement
• Samart Funeral Home

Helen T. Duet

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edwin John Duet Jr. of Houma; daughter and son-in-law Kim D. Triche and Douglas of Raceland; brothers Lloyd, Jessie and Claude Triche; sisters Joyce Authement, Anna Himel, Dolores Lovell, Elvig Himel, Natalie Chester, Tammy Breaux and Shirley Pontif; granddaughter Kaylee Triche
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Joseph Triche and Bernice Guidroz Triche
• office manager with A. C. S. Houma Radiology; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd Francis Gaubert

• visitation by relatives and friends on Thursday, December 15th, from 9am until mass at 11am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home Directors
• visitation by relatives and friends Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home, 821 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, and Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church
• Shipboard and Industrial Cable Distribution Company Executive; born in Thibodaux Jan. 6, 1921, son of the late Camille J. and Leonise Henry Gaubert of Thibodaux
• survived by his six children: Lloyd Jr., Leonise Ditoro, Bruce, Blane, GiGi Burk, and Greg; 20 grandchildren and one great- grandchild
• graduated from Thibodaux High School, lettered 3 years in football (1937-39) and was known as "Bruiser"
• student at Southwestern Louisiana (1939-41), University of Southern California (1941-42), Texas Christian University (1946-47); student and tooling engineer for Consolidated Aircraft Corp., San Diego (1941-45); project engineer at Fort Worth plant Convair (1946-47); founder, owner and CEO of L.F. Gaubert and Co, Inc., New Orleans (1947 - present); president of Michoud Industrial Complex, Inc., Marine Industrial Cable Corporation; Carmel Development Corporation; director of First National Bank of Commerce; president of Ramada Inn Thibodaux; chairman of the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission; New Orleans Mayor’s Coordinating Committee for NASA (1961-63); member of the board of directors of the Better Business Bureau, New Orleans; member of the Metropolitan New Orleans Safety Council; commissioner of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad; member of the New Orleans Traffic and Transportation Bureau; USCG Academy Foundation; member of the New Orleans Opera House Association; trustee of Christian Brothers; trustee of WYES-TV; founder and chairman of Mid-City Carnival Club "The Greatest Bands in Dixie"; served as a pilot with the United States Army Air Force (1942-45); president of American Society of Tooling and Manufacturing Engineers (1948-49); member of Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Society of Naval Engineers, Louisiana Engineering Society, and president and state director of the Navy League
• also a member of the New Orleans Petroleum Club, the Executive Committee of the Sugar Bowl, and the President’s Advisory Council Loyola University (1989); American Legion, GOP supporter, Man of Manresa for 46 years, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest (1989); member of the Plimsoll Club, Board of Trade, New Orleans Petroleum, International House, President of Eros Carnival Club (1960-1989), Board of Hermes Carnival Club (1978-1989); board of director and member of Planning of New Orleans City Park in 1969, chairman Recreation Committee General Charles de Gaulle (1960), Optimists Club president (1957-58), Lieutenant Governor, (1959-70); member Ancient Order of Hibernian; Grand Marshall Thibodaux Fire Department, (1974); member of American Legion & Knights of Columbus; presented the key to the City of Thibodaux (2004); awarded "Man of the Year" for Christian Brothers (1989), "St. Louis Medallion" Archdiocese of New Orleans by Archbishop Francis B. Schulte (1990); he was "First Prize Winner Overall" March of Dimes Le Gourmet International Gala Celebrity Chefs (1990)
• parishioner of St. Frances Cabrini and St. Pius X Catholic Churches

Shirley Borne Lumadue

• age 79, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Chackbay, died Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law Christine Lumadue and James Thornell; brother Huey U. Borne; sisters Louise Borne Waguespack and Barbara Borne Reulet; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lumadue; parents Clinton J. Borne and Caroline Kramer Borne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Norman P. Matherne

• age 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 3:10 a.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at First Baptist Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his sons Gerald and Michael Matherne; daughters Leotha Ayo, Diana Douglass, Paulette Adams and Ava Mobley; brother Johnny Matherne; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Dufrene Matherne; parents Joseph and Mercedes Schouest Matherne; brother Nermen Matherne; sisters Nora Abadie, Vivian Comardelle, Mable Hogan and Emma Falcon
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 16, 2005

Johnny Willis Jr.

• age 60, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews
• survived by his second wife, Jeanie Willis; first wife, Shelia Smith Willis; daughters Mary Sterling, Emeline Wright, Michelle Theresnathan, Patricia Harris, Jeanetta Harris, Cecelia Harris and Simone Harris of Harvey, and Trashon Harris and Johnesh Harris of Raceland; sons Johnny Willis III of Memphis, Tenn., Barry Willis and Glenn Willis of Marrero, Michael Harris of New Orleans, and Odell Gray, Lavart Harris, Corione Harris and Michael Harris of Raceland; sister Patricia Folse of Raceland; brothers Gerry Willis and Mitchell Willis of Raceland; 29 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr., and Martha Willis; son Daryl Willis; sister Everlina Gray; and brother Laymond Willis
• member of New Beginning Full Gospel Church in Harvey; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau

• age 72, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:20 p.m. Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Sidney Joseph Rousseau Jr.; sons Sidney "S. J." "Joe" Jr., Danny "Plug" and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau; brother Bennie Thibodeaux Sr.; sisters Aline Sonier, Rita Lirette and Hazel Gautreaux; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eunice and Justille Porche Thibodeaux; and brothers Druby and Ivy Thibodeaux
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and St. Joseph Altar Society, a fair worker and a CCD instructor
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elizabeth Lirette Rogers

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died 10:15 a.m. Monday Dec. 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Holy Family Church in Grand Caillou; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her sons William Alden and Audrey Rogers Jr.; daughters Joyce Duplantis and Leslie Woolery; five brothers; seven sisters; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcese Roberts and Eva Lirette Dugas; and two brothers
• Landry Funeral Home

Roscoe Johnson

• age 50, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday in the funeral home chapel; burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marlene Marie Allen Johnson of Houma; sons Steven Johnson of New Orleans and Calvin Jones of Los Angeles; daughter Vanderin Sewell of Atlanta; brothers Shapell Johnson of Tomball, Texas, Breelin Johnson of Natchitoches, Laurent Johnson of Alexandria; sister Barbara Horton of Alexandria; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Johnson and Rosa Hall Johnson
• instrumentation specialist with EPCO Inc.; attended Southern University
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clyde John Dupre

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Louis Mausoleum in Bayou Blue
• survived by his son Curtis Dupre; stepson Danny Clostio; daughters Hedy and Wendy Dupre Guidry; brothers Eugene and Lee Dupre; sisters Lois Pertuit, Miriam Degruise, Zoe Hebert and Evelyn Zeringue; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Francois and Corinne Thibodeaux Dupre; brothers Claude Sr., Mark, Curtis and Francis; sisters Beulah Buquet and Orelia Boudreaux
• veteran of the Korean Conflict
• Falgout Funeral Home

Helen T. Duet

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Dec. 14, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edwin John Duet Jr. of Houma; daughter and son-in-law Kim D. Triche and Douglas of Raceland; brothers Lloyd, Jessie and Claude Triche; sisters Joyce Authement, Anna Himel, Dolores Lovell, Elvige Himel, Natalie Chester, Tammy Breaux and Shirley Pontif; granddaughter Kylee Triche
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Joseph Triche and Bernice Guidroz Triche; brothers Lawrence "L. J." and Harold Triche
• office manager with A.C.S. Houma Radiology; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Duffy J. Breaux Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:20 p.m. Dec. 13, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lourie Plaisance Breaux; son Kim Breaux; daughters Katie Boudreaux and Lisa, Laurie and Monique Breaux; brothers Clarence and Numa Breaux; sisters Ethel Chiasson, Laura Rousse, Daisy Taylor and Vickie Yarbrough; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Duffy Breaux Sr. and Victoria St. Pierre Breaux; brothers Alben and Lester Breaux; and sisters Emelda Guilbeau, Elsie Edwards, Annie Duet, Mable Rodrigue and Lula Vizier
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of the V. F. W., Galliano American Legion and past seafood captain, a charter member of Krewe of Versailles, a member of the krewes of Cleophas and Gheens, a member and past king of the Krewe of Apollo, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Louisiana Sheriffs Association and Knights of Columbus, a member of many Thibodaux fire companies and past grand marshal, a volunteer fireman of District No. 3, a past president of the U. S. Customs Blue Lightning Program and a member of Kiwanas and Jaycees; also introduced "DARE" and "RAD" programs in Lafourche Parish
• Falgout Funeral Home

Felton ‘Snake’ Benjamin

• age 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Larose, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, in a house fire at his home
• visitation Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sisters Theresa Burd of Raceland, Elmedia Vick of Smithdale, Miss., Susie Marie Brown of Napoleonville, Myrtle Ratcliff of Gray, and Clara Bruce and Elouise Lazard, both of Cut Off
• preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Moser Banjamin; and brothers Roland, Cleveland and Medrick Benjamin
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

DECEMBER 17, 2005

Verna Bernard Clause

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Assumption Parish, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at her home
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Thomas D. Clause and Richard J. Clause and wife, Gail; two daughters, Jacqueline Pitre and husband, George Jr., and Judy Barbera and husband, Jerome III; two brothers, Raoul "Yockey" Bernard Jr. and Wilbert J. "Doodie" Bernard; one sister, Dorothy B. Caillouet; nine grandchildren, Deirdre P. Morrison, Tara P. Broussard, Greg Clause, Melissa C. Perry, Jason, Jeffry and Jon Barbera, and Richie and Wendy Clause; and seven great-grandchildren, Andrew, Claire, Nathan and Abby Barbera, Amy and Camille Morrison, and Robbie Clause
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Pete" Clause; her parents, Raoul and Elda Clement Bernard; one infant daughter, Catherine Clause; one brother, Junior "Major" Bernard; and three sisters, Ida Bernard, Vivian "Mim" Clause and Lucy Brown
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Pearl Ann Thibodeaux Rousseau

• age 72, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr.; three sons, Sidney "S. J." "Joe" Jr. and wife Kathy, Danny "Plug" and wife Debra, and Mickey "Bo" and wife Carolyn Rousseau; one brother, Bennie Thibodeaux Sr.; three sisters, Aline Sonier, Rita Lirette and Hazel Gautreaux; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eunice and Justille Porche Thibodeaux; and two brothers, Druby and Ivy Thibodeaux
• member of the Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph Altar Society, a fair worker and a CCD instructor; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Willis Joseph Poirrier

• age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:37 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church at 1175 La. 18 in Vacherie; mass at the church, with entombment at Our Lady of Peace cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his wife, Loretta Jane Veillon Poirrier of Mamou; one son, Jean Willis Poirrier II and wife, Lise of Vacherie; three daughters, Cindy Poirrier Job and husband, Lyndsay, of Metairie, Pam Poirrier Buchtel-Hussey and husband, Michael, of Metairie, and Tesa Poirrier Becnel and husband, Charles, of Metairie; eight grandchildren, Cammie Poirrier Delaune, Jean Poirrier III, Andree Poirrier, Lindsey and Caroline Buchtel, Samantha Hussey, Stence and Tanzy Jean Becnel; and two great-grandchildren, Tate and Sarah Delaune
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Willis Poirrier and Freida Falgoust Poirrier; member of the Knights of Columbus, Lutcher & Gramercy Lions Club, the American Legion and the Louisiana Finance Association; served as an officer in the U. S. Air Force in the Korean War; president and manager of Vacherie Loans for 34 years and director of St. James Bank and Regions Bank for 30 years; graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor of science degree; enjoyed yard work and keeping his cars clean
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Cheryl Lynn Laster

• age 43, a native of Morgan City and resident of Youngsville, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005
• visitation to service time today at Hargrave Funeral Home; services today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Gilder officiating
• survived by her mother, Cecile Gaspard Laster; three daughters, Crystal Leigh Boone, Victoria Lynn Boone and Katie Louise Boone; one brother, Marshall Lee Laster; three sisters, Tammie Laster Arceneaux and husband Joe, Carol Laster Sealine and husband Steve, and Sonya Laster; one neice, Sara A. Sealine; a nephew, Jonathan L. Sealine; and one godchild, Joshua J. Arceneaux
• preceded in death by her father, Warren Lee Laster; her grandfather, William L. Laster; her grandmother, Leona R. Laster; her grandfather, Marshall Gaspard; and her grandmother, Enola S. Gaspard
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Felix F. ‘Windy’ Touchard III

• age 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation to service time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol A. Touchard; two sons, Felix Touchard IV and Christopher L. Touchard; one sister, June Marie Touchard; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Jr. and Ena L. Touchard; one brother, Myron Anthony Touchard Sr.; and one sister, Barbara Touchard Mongrue

Kathleen Westmoreland St. Romain

• age 59, a native of Harahan and 25-year resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation to service time Sunday at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home at 2260 W. 21st Ave. in Covington; services at the funeral home, with burial in Corkern Cemetery in Franklinton
• survived by her mother, Thelma Patridge; one son, Wolfgang Jas; one daughter, Penny Jas Edwards; one sister, Linette Pourciau; one brother, Donald K. Westmoreland; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Odie Westmoreland

Pierre J. ‘Guy’ Pitre III

• age 76, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olive Jane "Nookie" Sonnier Pitre; four daughters, Edea P. Baldwin, Patricia P. Mayet, Nanette P. Ledet and Adele P. Thompson; three sisters, Iona P. Adams, Audrey P. Guidry and Juanite P. Remont; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonore Lathrop and Pierre Pitre Jr.; one infant son; and two brothers, Robert J. Pitre and Linwood Pitre
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; veteran of the U. S. Korean War, and was a member of VFW Post 14000, the American Legion Post 259 and the Knights of Columbus Council 9000 of Golden Meadow

Patrick E. Adams

• age 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to service time Monday at the Knights of Columbus hall in Larose; mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Teddy Adams; four brothers, Randolph, Adolph, Leroy and Stanley Adams; four sisters, Grace Daigle, Hazel Maines, Verna Mae Boudoin and Elizabeth Arabie; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jane Falgout Adams; his parents, Albert and Beatrice Adams; one brother, Russell Adams; and two sisters, Inez Moss and Joyce Kaminsky.

 

DECEMBER 18, 2005

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DECEMBER 19, 2005

Allen ‘Bobby’ Breaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nita White Breaux; son Andre "Jot" Breaux and wife, Susie; daughter Bobbie Gayle Jones and husband, Robert; brother Corbet Breaux; sister Gladys Chaisson; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Corbet and Ella Burns Breaux; brother James Breaux; and sisters Ruby Boudreaux, Ruth Naquin and Gertrude Guidry
• Catholic and served in the U. S. Army; past commander of the American Legion Post No. 272; avid gardener
• Samart Funeral Home

Eva Deion

• age 87, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• religious service was held this morning at Lord’s House of Refuge in Dulac, with burial at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by her son Junius Joseph Deion and his wife, Earlene, of Houma; daughters Rita Mae Deion Courteaux and husband, Kirby, of Montegut, Mary Louise Deion Joniner of Meridian, Miss., Rita Bessie Deion Parfait and husband, Ledward, of Dulac, and Josephine Mildred Deion and husband, Paul, of Houma; brothers Nolan Francis Sr. and wife, Hazel, of Bayou Blue, Antoine Francis and his wife, Mary, of Dulac, and Sidney Francis of Berwick; sisters Josephine Chapman of Robinson, Ill., and Corine Paulk of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ruffin; parents, Corinne and Lois Francis; sons George, Jimmy, Paul and Adam Deion; one daughter; brothers Joseph and Clifford Francis; and sisters Elnora Billiot and Malvina Landry
• member of the Assembly of God Church in Dulac; loved sewing and working in the shrimp factory
• Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue

Edward J. ‘Ed’ Detiveaux Sr.

• age 73, a native of Bourg and resident of Raceland, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruth Robichaux Detiveaux; mother, Ernestine V. Detiveaux; son Edward "Eddie" Detiveaux and wife, April; daughter Denise Detiveaux and companion Alexander Martinez; brother Leroy J. Detiveaux and wife, Bonnie; sisters Rosadel D. Brooks and husband, R. J., and Clara D. Gambrella; and grandchildren Levy and Amos Detiveaux
• preceded in death by his father, Godfrey Detiveaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Dudley ‘Dutch’ Durocher

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Summit Hospital
• visitation today at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and Tuesday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Landry Durocher; daughters Susan Durocher Sones and husband, Floyd, Julie Durocher LeBoeuf and husband, Harry, and DeEtte Durocher Collett; son Daniel Durocher and wife, Shawn; aunt Elmira "Mae" Taylor; and grandchildren Evan, Ryan Leighanne and Jordan Sones, Daniel and Brandi Durocher and Scott and Dustin LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Odile Durocher
• pallbearers were his grandsons
• retired after 31 years with the Department of Labor and was a World War II Marine Corps veteran; 48-year member of the American Legion Post No. 0038 and a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church
• Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge

Mary Wilma Howard

• age 76, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; funeral held Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories
• survived by her son John Howard Wilson of Houma; a daughter; sister Anita Margaret Mullins; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by former second husband, Roy Duet; first husband, Johnny A. Wilson; parents, Andrew Dolphus and Effie Mae Markham Howard; and granddaughter Tabatha Wilson
• parishioner of First Church of Nazarene
• Falgout Funeral Home

Donna ‘Kathy’ McLafferty

• age 57, a native of Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, Canada, and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Daryl McLafferty; parents, Harriet and Charlie Fosseneuve; sons Kevin, Damon and Trevor McLafferty; brothers and sisters; and one grandchild
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Arthur David Nicholas

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, in Lake Charles
• visitation Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Florida Nicholas of Alexandria; sisters Lucille Thomas and Loretta Woods of Napoleonville and Lorraine Nicholas of Alexandria; brothers Albert Nicholas of Birmingham, Ala., Melvin Jr. and Al Kenneth Nicholas of Las Vegas; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Nicholas Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Pierre J. ‘Guy’ Pitre III

• age 76, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olive Jane "Nookie" Sonnier Pitre; daughters Edea P. Baldwin, Patricia P. Mayet, Nanette P. Ledet and Adele P. Thompson; sisters Iona P. Adams, Audrey P. Guidry and Juanite P. Remont; and grandchildren Edea, Bobby, Emma Louise, Martha Baldwin, Emelie Mayet, Elisa, Grace, Hilary Ledet and Lauren Ann Thompson
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Pitre Jr. and Leonore Lathrop Pitre; and infant son; and brothers Robert J. and Linwood Pitre
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a U. S. Korean War veteran; member of VFW Post 14000, American Legion Post 259 and KC Council 9000 of Golden Meadow
• Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano

Hearld Shelvy Jr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Susie Shelvy of Raceland; sister Dorothy S. Johnson of Thibodaux; sons Shawn R. Shelvy and Brain K. Shelvy Sr. of Raceland, Kenneth Lee of Tampa Bay, Fla., and Clarence Albert of New Orleans; daughters Terri Linda Shelvy of Thibodaux and Audrey Albert of New Orleans; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hearld Sr. and Olevia Kelly Shelvy; and brother Royal Shelvy
• Baptist; also a U. S. Army Vietnam War-era veteran; hobbies included reading and gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Felix F. ‘Windy’ Touchard III

• age 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Dec. 14, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol A. Touchard; sons Felix Touchard IV and Christopher L. Touchard; sister June Marie Touchard; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Touchard Jr. and Ena L. Touchard; brother Myron Anthony Touchard Sr.; and sister Barbara Touchard Mongrue
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Patrick E. Adams

• age 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son Teddy Adams; brothers Randolph, Adolph, Leroy and Stanley Adams; sisters Grace Daigle, Hazel Maines, Joyce Kaminsky, Verna Mae Boudoin and Elizabeth Arabie; and grandchildren Ashley, Patrick, Teddy Jr. and Ethan Adams
• preceded in death by his wife, Jane Falgout Adams; parents, Albert and Beatrice Adams; brother Russell Adams; and sister Inez Moss
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 20, 2005

Agnes T. Champagne

• age 97, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Roy Champagne; daughters Peggy C. Toups and Janet C. Dugas; sister Evelia Martin; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Madio A. Champagne; parents, Oscar and Oscalie Doucet Terrebonne; son Herbert Champagne; daughter Dot C. Martin; brothers Sam, Justilien and Forest Terrebonne; and sisters Alice Renois, Oscarlee Dantin and Ledonia Terrebonne
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Jannie Mae Cooks

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her aunt Theresa Rhodes; brothers Ernest Cooks Jr. and wife, Brenda, Lloyd Cooks, Henry Cooks and wife, Clara, and Donald Cooks; sisters Mercedes Cooks, LeeAnna Brown, Gail Kenny and husband, Bunny, Pastors Gilda McGuire and husband, Clarence McGuire; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Cooks Sr. and Myrtle Jefferson Cooks; and brother-in-law Freddie Brown
• retired from Peltier-Lawless
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lovincia Landry Granier

• age 85, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons E.J., Bobby, Harry Jr., Jimmy and Clayton Granier; daughters Alice Falgoust, Isabelle Oubre, Linda Green, Lois Rodrigue and Joyce Stein; sister Ezoria Benoit; 28 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Granier Sr.; parents, Lewis Landry and Zoe Rodrigue Landry; and two great-grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Steven Anthony ‘Larry’ Ledet

• age 37, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel and Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Norris Anthony Jr. and Brenda Thibodaux Ledet; sons Brennan, Cameron and Austin Ledet; maternal grandmother Isabell Thibodaux; daughter Savannah Ledet; sisters Amy Schwartz, Christy Kern and Stacey Danos; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Felton Thibodaux and paternal grandparents Norris Sr. and Agnes Brunet Ledet
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo and a former U. S. Marine
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph D. ‘Joe the Barber’ Orgeron

• age 55, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Diane St. Pierre Orgeron; mother Delta D. Orgeron; sons Tristan D. Orgeron and fiancee Tracy Bourg, Duke J. Hebert and Companion Angie Champagne; daughter Endya H. Zeringue and husband Larry; brothers Kent and Bryan Orgeron; sisters Ruby Ledet, Paulette Russell, Aline Oncale, Angelique Price; and grandchildren, Jarrett and Lauren Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Adolph Orgeron
• member of the Houma H. O. G. Chapter
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eva Auenson Theriot

• age 87, a native of Berwick and resident of Bourg, died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Robert E. Theriot Jr. of Presque Isle; daughter, Patricia T. Hebert of Houma; brother, Medric "Spud" Auenson of Golden Meadow; sister Sylil Auenson Mitchell of Bourg; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Robert E. Theriot Sr.; parents James J. Sr. and Eva Comeaux Auenson; grandson Joey Beasley; brothers James Jr., Lenes and Cornelius Auenson; sisters Agatha "Nanny Gate" Auenson Lamp
• charter member and former officer of the Bourg Lions Auxiliary; enjoyed sewing and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 21, 2005

Lawrence ‘Do-Do’ Schouest

• age 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Griffin Schouest; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Dolly Schouest; daughters and sons-in-law Judy and James Callais, Penny and Timmy St. Pierre; sister Norecia "Belle" Cheramie; grandchildren Johnny and Jason Callais, Joy Callais Griffin, Spring St. Pierre Burke, Travis St. Pierre, Nicholas and Alicia Schouest, April Bourg Evans and Adine Bourg Hebert; and great-grandchildren Abigail, Fasia, T.C. Griffin, Austin Burke, Summer Harrison, William and Emma Evans, Kiley Angelette and Evertt "Eli" Hebert II
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Angele Schouest; brothers Gillis and Larry Schouest; sisters Alcidie Ledet and Lorica Oswick
• Christian; U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 259 Golden Meadow; avid fisherman, enjoyed working, gardening, reading and being with his family and grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Mathilde ‘Bop’ Gremillion Froet Gauthreaux

• age 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leroy Gautreaux; son and daughter-in-law Whitney "Dubby" and Jerrie Foret; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law Wallace Sr. and Pam Gauthreaux, Ronald Gauthreaux and companion Joyce Andras, Barry and Jeanne Gauthreaux; grandchildren Chad and Wayne Foret; great-grandchildren Kandi and Halie Foret; step-grandchildren Crystal G. Breaux, Chad, Dustin, Curtis, Cobra and Wallace Gauthreaux Jr., Jennifer Aysen, Taylor Gauthreaux, Hunter Gauthreaux and Christopher Cothron; step-great-grandchild Cody Renfro; and grand pup Spot
• preceded in death by her first husband Jules Henry Foret; and parents Lionel and Lucille Gremillion
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux

Gina Pennison Dupre

• age 41, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Dec. 20, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; prayer service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert "Robbie" Dupre Jr. of Bayou Blue; parents T.J. and Beverly Naquin Pennison of Houma; sons Dylan LeBoeuf and Shane Dupre of Houma; daughters Katy LeBoeuf and Brooke Dupre of Houma; brother Jay Pennison of Houston; sister Wendy Guidry of Houma; and grandmothers Emma Naquin of Montegut and Mildred Billiot of Lafitte
• preceded in death by her daughter, Bridget LeBoeuf; and grandfathers Frank Naquin and Talbot Pennison
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louella ‘Lou’ Arcement

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her sister, Doris Barbier
• preceded in death by her parents, Clerfet and Ozea Gros Arcement; brother Abby Arcement; and sister Bessie Arcement
• worked as a waitress at Bilello’s for many years

Bobby Ray Saffel

• age 64, a native of Lubbock, Texas, resident of Oxnard California for 32 years and resident of Raceland for nine years, died at 4:46 p.m. Dec. 15, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Des Allemands Baptist Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in St. Rose
• survived by his son, Robert William Saffel of Apple Valley, Calif.; daughters Michelle, Kimi Silva of Houma and Jennifer Ann Sawlsville and husband Christopher of Raceland; brother Billy Don Saffel of Oxnard, Calif.; and grandchildren, Amanda Rose Silva, Chelsea Marie Silva, Ryan Christopher Sawlsville, Katherine Michelle Sawlsville, Cody Robert Saffel and Zachary Ray Saffel
• preceded in death by his beloved wife, Yamiko Okamoto Saffel; parents Andrew William and Lola Belle Peterson Saffel; in-laws Suechiki and Yaeno Okamoto; and grandson Eric Allen Silva
• member of Des Allemands Baptist Church; U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; member of the NRA, American Legion Post 349 and the Cajun Cruisers; president of Lafourche Fire District No. 1
• Samart Funeral Home

Chad Falgout

• age 34, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Charles Sr. and Mae Ella Doucet Falgout; companion Alyce Corkran; daughters Sarah and Lori; brother Chuck Falgout; brother-in-law Casey Bousegard; sisters Shantyle Falgout Bousegard and Rhonda Jane Falgout; grandparents Janet and Ivy "Buddy" Beard and Lorette Doucet; godfather Harris "Kip" Doucet Jr.; two nieces; and three nephews
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Harris Doucet Sr., Harold Falgout Sr. and Ena Galliano Falgout
• Catholic; loved music, hunting and art
• Samart Funeral Home

Dana Margare Alemand

• age 36, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 19, 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 mother and stepfather, Edna H. and Lester A. Allemand; father and stepmother Nathan J. Sr. and Gail Allemand; brother and sister-in-law Nathan J. Jr. and Tessa R. Allemand; half-sister Elizabeth Allemand; godchild Amanda Allemand; and nephew Donavon Allemand
• preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Foreman Hebert and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Allemand; half brother Jacques Allemand
• enjoyed family, music and life
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

DECEMBER 22, 2005

Verla Mae Triplett

• age 44, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 20, 2005
• visitation Friday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious service Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her ex-husband, Wayne L. Robinson Sr. of Thibodaux; parents, S.W. and Bobbie Ruth Tripplett of Larose; son Wayne L. Robinson of Thibodaux; brother Samuel and wife Onita Triplett of Houma; sister Ernestine Edwards of Cut Off; nephews Charles Edwards Jr. and Benjamin J. Edwards of Cut Off; and niece Shanice J. Triplett of Larose
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Roosevelt Campbell and Gracy Veal, Clyde Triplett and Charlotte Triplett
• member of United Pentecostal Church of Lafourche Parish; enjoyed reading, sewing, and doing crossword puzzle
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Victoria ‘Vic’ Duet Callais

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:49 p.m. Dec. 21, 2005
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Donald Callais Sr.; brothers Tyrone and Larry Duet; sisters Anna Mae Callais, Mary Louviere, Mary Jane Falgout, Eula Mae Pitre, Betty Buisson, Thelma Doucet and Janelle Tate; grandchildren Adrienne Dominique, Dirk, Donnie and Harris Callais II; great-grandchildren Alexandra and Rene Dominique, Matty and Bradie Callais, Jessie Plaisance and Scarlette Nannie
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris M. Callais; parents Clovis Sr. and Evelia Plaisance Duet; son Jake M. Callais; brothers Clovis Jr., George, Alcide and Joseph Duet
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary Lee Robinson-Young

• age 58, a native of Boutte-Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died Dec. 18, 2005
• visitation Friday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte
• survived by her husband, Curtis Oneal Young of Des Allemands; daughters Miranda J. Thomas and Darnisha L. Young of Luling; sons Pernell Robinson, and Victor Robinson Jr., of Boutte, Terrance Paul Robinson of Houma, Nelson D. Robinson of Des Allemands, and Ralph D. Young of Luling; sisters Minister Ethel Lawrence of Algiers, Janice M. Jullian of New Orleans, Jacqueline Clark of Waggaman, Louise Young of Des Allemands, Gertrude Brown of Ama, Sophia Taylor and Twila Ann Richardson of Boutte; brothers Ernest M. Robinson of Des Allemands, Sidney Robinson of Boutte and Vincent Robinson of Raceland; 33 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents Leroy Sr. and Mable Ingram Robinson; brother Leroy Robinson Jr.; maternal grandparents, Martin and Ethel Harkless Robinson; and paternal grandparents Benjamin Sr., and Amelia Hill Ingram
• member of Antioch Baptist Church. Her hobbies included cooking, walking, and going to Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Elouise ‘Mary’ Howard Monroe

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Minister Johnson Smith and Raymond Smith, both of Kingston, N.Y., Charlie Monroe of San Jose, Calif., Alvin and Nathaniel Monroe, both of Thibodaux, Junious and Leroy Monroe and Robert Smith, all of Labadieville; daughters Ethel Mae Smith of Thibodaux and Ida Mae Smith Patterson of Labadieville; stepdaughter Louise Johnson of Labadieville; sisters Flora Bell Sawyer and Helen Thomas, both of Labadieville; five daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Monroe; parents, Charles Howard and Alzina Allen Myers; stepfather, Johnny Myers; daughter Charlette Helen Smith; stepson Henry Monroe II; brothers Harry Lloyd, Charlie Jefferson and Ernest Graph; grandson Darren Smtih; nephew Jerome Sawyer; and niece Beverly Ann Coleman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Charles Sidney Kliebert

• age 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 5:29 a.m. Dec. 20, 2005
• memorial service held Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; his remains were cremated
• survived by his son, Dylan Kliebert; daughter Nikki Kliebert Lawless; sisters Anne Guidry and Evelyn Shields; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Euphoisie Marie Falgoust Kliebert; brothers Lewis and Andrew Kliebert; half-brothers Nash, Henry and Paul Falgoust; sister Marcelite Falgoust Forsythe
• served in the U. S. Air Force and was a member of the Local 60 Pipefitters Union; hobbies were reading and gardening; retired
• Samart Funeral Home

Deagin Christopher Jackson

• age 9 days, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 18, 2005
• graveside service held Friday at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his parents, Michelle Gunner and Durel C. Jackson of Thibodaux; brother Devonta Malik Gunner of Thibodaux; maternal grandparents Sandy Gunner and Michael Gunner Sr. of Thibodaux; paternal grandparents Michael Jackson Sr., and Scherida Hill of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Antoinette Fontana Bergeron

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Dec. 21, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her husband, Richard D. Bergeron of Houma; daughter Elizabeth Bergeron Vito of Houma; brothers Charles Fontana of Mathews, Peter Fontana of Houston and Steven Fontana of Houma; sisters Rosemary Pizzolato, Merian Henry of Houma, Patricia Bellanger of Mathews, Elizabeth Ward of Ellisville, Miss., Congetta Burke of Labadieville, Kathryn Mizell of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren Joshua and Seth Vito; and great-grandchild Antonio Vito
• preceded in death by her parents, Congetta Solita Fontana and Vincent Fontana; brother Peter J. Fontana; and sister, Clara Fontana
• Samart Funeral Home

Louella ‘Lou’ Arcement

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her sister, Doris Barbier; and two nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Clerfet and Ozea Gros Arcement; brother Abby Arcement; and sister Bessie Arcement
• worked as a waitress at Bilello’s for many years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 23, 2005

Jennifer Faye Verdin

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 22, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kenny J. Bergeron; mother, Cecile Boudreaux; son Dulton Bergeron; daughter Kelsey Bergeron; brothers Ryan Verdin and Peter Boudreaux; sisters Stephanie Parfait, Crystal Giroir and Sherry Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her father, Curtis Verdin; grandparents, Oris and Emelda Verdin, Nolan and Marie Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Do-Do’ Schouest

• age 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Griffin Schouest; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Dolly Schouest; daughters and sons-in-law Judy and James Callais, Penny and Timmy St. Pierre; sister Norecia "Belle" Cheramie; grandchildren Johnny and Jason Callais, Joy Callais Griffin, Spring St. Pierre Burke, Travis St. Pierre, Nicholas and Alicia Schouest, April Bourg Evans and Adine Bourg Hebert; and great-grandchildren Abigail, Fasia, T.C. Griffin, Austin Burke, Summer Harrison, William and Emma Evans, Kiley Angelette and Everett "Eli" Hebert II
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Angele Schouest; brothers Gillis and Larry Schouest; sisters Alcidie Ledet and Lorica Oswick
• Christian; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 259 Golden Meadow; an avid fisherman, enjoyed working, gardening, reading and being with his family and grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Elouise ‘Mary’ Howard Monroe

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Minister Johnson Smith and Raymond Smith, both of Kingston, N.Y., Charlie Monroe of San Jose, Calif., Alvin and Nathaniel Monroe, both of Thibodaux, Junious and Leroy Monroe and Robert Smith, all of Labadieville; daughters Ethel Mae Smith of Thibodaux and Ida Mae Smith Patterson of Labadieville; stepdaughter Louise Johnson of Labadieville; sisters Flora Bell Sawyer and Helen Thomas, both of Labadieville; five daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Monroe; parents, Charles Howard and Alzina Allen Myers; stepfather, Johnny Myers; daughter Charlette Helen Smith; stepson Henry Monroe II; brothers Harry Lloyd, Charlie Jefferson and Ernest Graph; grandson Darren Smith; nephew Jerome Sawyer; and niece Beverly Ann Coleman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Deagin Christopher Jackson

• age 9 days, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 18, 2005. A graveside service was held at 9:30 a.m. today at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his parents, Michelle Gunner and Durel C. Jackson of Thibodaux; brother Devonta Malik Gunner of Thibodaux; maternal grandparents Sandy Gunner and Michael Gunner Sr. of Thibodaux; paternal grandparents Michael Jackson Sr., and Scherida Hill of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Sharlene Bourgeois Davis

• age 54, a native and resident of Green Acres, died Dec. 21, 2005
• visitation Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her mother, Nora C. Bourgeois; sons Larry Jr. and Jody Davis; daughters Sharon and Kim Davis; brothers Ellis, Kirk, Doyle, Norbert and Rowdy Bourgeois; sisters Sybil Kaiser and Patricia Kelone; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Norbert Bourgeois
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 24, 2005

Evelyn Western Bosworth

• age 93, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibo-daux, died at 9:21 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald A. Bosworth and wife, Aundeen, and Joseph O. Bosworth and wife, Jo Ann; three daughters, Mary Grace Moore, Joan B. Pitre and husband, Earl, and Elizabeth B. Plessala and husband, Stan; two brothers, Harold J. Western and William Western; one sister, Ottilie W. Damore; four stepchildren, Frederick T. Bosworth, Charles A. Bosworth, George L. Bosworth and Eugene C. Bosworth; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick A. Bosworth; her parents, Frederick S. Western and Mary Bonning Western; two brothers, Frederick S. Western Jr. and Lloyd R. Western; two sisters, Edith W. Tolx and Doris W. Tate; and two stepchildren, Leonard E. Bosworth and Hobard W. Bosworth
• first 40 years of her life she was a homemaker, rearing six stepsons and five children of her own; began her career as a secretary for an insurance agent, George Marshall; continued her employment while managing a four-year full-time schedule of classes at Nicholls State University; in 1964 she graduated with a bachelors degree in education; later earned a master’s in education, a master’s plus 30 and a certification in library science; taught elementary school for 10 years and was a librarian for five years in the Lafourche Parish school system
• served as president Thibodaux College High School Mother’s Club, Thibodaux Business and Professional Women’s Club, Altrua Club, Lafourche Parish Homemakers Council, Thibodaux Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Louisiana State Hospital Auxiliary Board and Thibodaux Music Club; during her tenure as president of Friends of the Library, the current library land was donated to the federal government as part of the Jean Lafitte project; through the years, she also served in other offices
• a lay Carmelite
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Preston ‘T-Boy’ Ledoux Jr.

• age 65, a native of Destrehan and resident of Raceland, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005
• memorial service Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan
• survived by his wife, Susan Eschete Ledoux; brother Leonard Ledoux; and sisters Fay Albanese and Merline Hayes
• preceded in death by his parents, Preston A. Ledoux Sr. and Ludovine Trosclair Ledoux
• retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; Catholic

Dorothy M. Blanchard

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sons Stewart and wife, Bernadette, of Bourg, Kerry and wife, Patricia, of Bourg, Durle Sr. and wife, Dalia, of Chauvin, and Leland and wife, Norma, of Gonzales; brother Johnny Smith of Montegut; sister Florence "ToTo" Domangue of Houma; grandchildren, Mark Blanchard, Melanie Naquin, Kayla Liner, Kerry Blanchard Jr., Dia Blanchard, Dena Naquin, Jesse Rogers, Dana Rogers, Durle Blanchard Jr., Louis Blanchard, Tori Blanchard, Brittany Blanchard and Lillian Blanchard; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace "Pierre" Blanchard; parents, David Smith and Bernice Lirette; stepfather, Sylvester Lirette; and grandchildren Tracey Blanchard and Christopher Rogers
• homemaker, a member of the Woodmen of the World and was a beloved mother and grandmother; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 25, 2005 CHRISTMAS DAY

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DECEMBER 26, 2005

Katherine Menuet Kerne

• died at home on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at the age of 94; surrounded by her family
• visitation followed by a memorial mass on Thurs., Dec. 29, at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, 721 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux
• born Katherine Irene Menuet, the daughter of Adolph Menuet and Irene Carmouche Menuet, in Napoleonville on Oct. 15, 1911; recipient of an award in classical Latin, she won a scholarship to study the classics at Newcomb College, from which she graduated in 1932; in the same year, she married Dr. Leo J. Kerne (d. 1965), former director of Charity Hospital in New Orleans; established a residency in Thibodaux and raised a family of six daughters
• believed in the importance of learning and pursued knowledge throughout her life; interests included travel, genealogy and playing bridge; active in numerous civic and charitable organizations, she was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Board of Directors of South Coast Gas Co. in Raceland
• survived by her daughters and their husbands: Katherine Kerne Patton and her husband Dr. Jerry Patton of Opelousas; Janet Kerne Lapeyre and her husband Jean Lapeyre of New Orleans; Gretchen Kerne Sternfels of Thibodaux, wife of the late Ronny Sternfels Sr.; Elizabeth Kerne Bootle and her husband Dr. James Bootle of Atlanta; Deborah Kerne Bagert and her husband Brod Bagert of New Orleans; and Margot Kerne Donnes and her husband Jeff Donnes of Thibodaux. Thirty grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and her sister Margaret Menuet Roundtree also survive her
• preceded in death by her brother Judge Adolph Menuet and her great-granddaughter Rebecca Claire Fakier
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Albert ‘A. J.’ Guillot Jr.

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 23, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 22 years, Cathy Arcement Guillot; mother, Kate Adams Guillot; daughter Aimee Lynn Guillot; son Shane Michael Hernandez; brother Jackie Paul Guillot; sister Donna Lynn Guillot Stevens
• preceded in death by his father, Albert J. "Lil Al" Guillot Sr.; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Guillot and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams
• owner/operator of A. J. Guillot Inc. Trucking, a member of the Cajun Corvette Club and enjoyed car shows and classic cars
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Howard K. Dolen

• age 93, a native of Bell Farm, Ky., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:20 a.m. Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home parlor in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Simone Fernandez Dolen; son and daughter-in-law K. Wayne and Lou Dolen; daughter Cathy Dolen Self; brother Kenneth A. Dolen; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Tolbert Bell Dolen and Minnie Cooper Dolen; brothers Lyod and Fred Dolen; and sisters Flonnie Wethington, Vera Brown and Vella Melhorn
• veteran of World War II, having served from May 28, 1942, to Jan. 9, 1946
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Rolley J. Collins

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 12:00 a.m. Dec. 23, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his son Teddy Plaisance; daughters Darlene Collier and Charlene Hancock; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Collins; parents, Theodore Sr. and Amanda C. Collins; brothers Theodore Jr. and Bobby Collins; and sisters Lucia Oliver and Emma Pitre
• veteran and served in the Korean War
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

DECEMBER 27, 2005

Guy J. Vicknair

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 26, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay
• survived by his brother Leon J. Vicknair; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elvire Jolet Vicknair; and brothers Lloyd, Elmo, Richard and Rudolph
• U. S. Army during World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Thomas C. Williams Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Bayou Goula, died Dec. 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Irene Williams; son and daughter-in-law Thomas Jr. and Lillie Williams; daughter Karen Williams; brother Clarence Williams; sisters Juanita Williams, Marie Green and Dianne Delone, all of Bayou Goula, Audrey Byrd of New Orleans, Isabella Ince of East Elmhurst, N.Y., Yvonne Lewis of Baton rouge; four grandchildren; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Isabelle Holmes Williams; stepfather, Willie Holmes; son Joseph Williams; daughter Znary Williams; and brother Jake W. Holmes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Anna Mae Totina

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:25 a.m. Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Anthony J. Totina; sons John J. and Mark A. Totina; daughter Dianne Totina Pitre; brothers Angelo "Jutz," George, Nick, Louis "L. J." and Mike Papa; Rose Bourgeois, Sarah Gabb and Lucille "Lou Ann" Faucheaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Justine Tardo Papa; and brothers Charlie, Vincent and Sam Papa
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Do-Do’ Schouest

• age 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19, 2005
• religious service was held Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Griffin Schouest; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Dolly Schouest; daughters and sons-in-law Judy and James Callais, Penny and Timmy St. Pierre; sister Norecia "Belle" Cheramie; grandchildren Johnny and Jason Callais, Joy Callais Griffin, Spring St. Pierre Burke, Travis St. Pierre, Nicholas and Alicia Schouest, April Bourg Evans and Adine Bourg Hebert; and great-grandchildren Abigail, Fasia, T. C. Griffin, Austin and Caitlyn Burke, Summer Harrison, William and Emma Evans, Kiley Angelette and Everett "Eli" Hebert II
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Angele Schouest; brothers Gillis and Larry Schouest; sisters Alcidie Ledet and Lorica Oswick
• Christian; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 259 Golden Meadow; avid fisherman, enjoyed working, gardening, reading and being with his family and grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Jessie Clement Richard

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Judge David M. Richard and Connie Richard, Ronald C. and Tanna Richard; brother Lloyd C. Clement; grandchildren Lisa R. Richard, Michelle R. Chiasson, Celeste R. Fontz and Cathy R. Hill; great-grandchildren Joshua Cripps, Grand Chiasson, Claire Chiasson, Mary Grace Chiasson, Natalie Richard, Evan Richard and Connor Richard
• preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey "Bill" Richard; parents, Bernard and Jeanne Mire Clement; brothers Junius A. Guy S. and E.J. Clement; sisters Elvina C. Glazer, Celeste C. Lagarde, Vivian Clement, Inez C. Duplantis, Ruby C. Parmalee and Florence C. Anastasio

Audrey Mae Medice

• native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Salvadore J. Medice; sons Christopher, Joseph, Paul and Tony Medice; daughters Joyce-Lynn Bergeron, Brenda Babin and Elizabeth Ann Medice; brothers Sydney Robertson, Phil, John and Ralph Reclusado; sister Patricia Stevens; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Rita Mae Liner Bergeron; and sisters Irene and Genny Reclusado
• Samart Funeral Home

Jude Luke

• age 39, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11 a.m. Dec. 23, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his mother, Ena Robichaux Luke; son Dakota Luneau Luke; brothers Druis Jr. and Lloyd Luke; sisters Joycelyn L. Authement and Judy L. Foret
• preceded in death by his father, Druis Luke Sr.; and brother Douglas Luke
• enjoyed playing music
• Samart Funeral Home

Esther Toups Duplantis

• native of Cut Off and resident of Bayou Blue, died Dec. 26, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul A. Duplantis; son Bennie P. Toups; stepsons Mark, Jesse and Wayne Duplantis; daughters Patricia Toups Bellanger and Iris Toups Bascle; stepdaughter Debra Cavalier; 15 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Liless P. Toups; parents, Eves and Victoria Callais; son Liless P. Toups Jr.; daughter Geraldine Toups Cheramie; grandsons Kevin and Eves Cheramie and Troy C. Toups; granddaughter Karen Toups Hogan; great-grandsons Nicholis Toups and Rion Hogan; stepdaughter Helen Duplantis; and brothers Floyd and Gil Callais
• ordained minister of Full Gospel Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Betty Jean Dangerfield

• age 56, a native of Napoleonville, long time resident of Larose and resident of Houma died Dec. 21, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Bessie Mae Kelly of Houma; daughters Pamela Ward of Lake Charles and Tracy Dangerfield of Larose; sons Troy Dangerfield and Tommy McBride of Larose, Demitrius Dangerfield of Hanau, Germany, and Terry Dangerfield of Raceland; sisters Audrey Mae Francis of Thibodaux, Hilda McBride of Bertranville, Ethel Thomas and Dorothy Gray of Raceland and Linda Coleman of Houma; brothers Sidney McBride Jr., and John McBride of Thibodaux, Herman McBride of Larose, Welton McBride of Louisville, Ky., and Michael Thomas of Houma; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Sidney McBride Sr.; sister Bessie Truehill; and brother James McBride
• member of Second Manuel Baptist Church of Houma; enjoyed cooking and singing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles ‘Doolie’ Brooks Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Dec. 20, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cleotha and Clarence Brimmer Sr. of Donaldsonville and Catherine Jones of Bertrandville; sons and daughters-in-law Charles Jr. and Dianne Brooks of Chicago, Lionell Brooks, Rogers and Flora Mae Brooks of Belle Rose; sisters Geneva Molden of Baton Rouge and Marie Brooks of New Orleans; brothers Clarence and Raymond Brooks of New Orleans; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Brooks; parents Sarah and Webster Brooks; sons Clifton and Lennix Brooks; sisters Clara Birtha and Dorothy Mitchell; brothers George Irvin and Earl Brooks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Robbie Paul Boudreaux

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died Dec. 23, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Picou Boudreaux of Montegut; mother, Pearl Boudreaux of Montegut; son and daughter-in-law Benny and Courtney Boudreaux of Montegut; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin Ann and Brian Reynolds of Montegut, Jeannie and Lance Stringer of Bourg; brothers Lanny Boudreaux of Chauvin and Terry Boudreaux of Montegut; sister Carolyn Boudreaux of Montegut; grandchildren Dustin Stringer, Brandon Stringer, Aaron Reynolds, Chloe Boudreaux, Caleb Stringer, Evan Stringer, Sean Boudreaux and Seth Reynolds
• preceded in death by his father, Durey Boudreaux; and brother Chris Boudreaux
• vice president of manufacturing of Sub Mar
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 28, 2005

Salvatore ‘Sam’ Bilello

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Celia Bono Bilello; sons Donald, Ronald and Gerald Bilello; daughters Diane B. Delaune, Linda B. Hebert and Sherry B. Dugas; and brothers Joseph and Anthony Bilello; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Bilello and Vita Marcello; brothers Charley, Carlo, John and Lucien Bilello
• member of the Knights of Columbus and Italian Society; past member of the Krewe of Christopher and Krewe of Chronos. He was a volunteer firefighter for Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Beverly Ann Falgout Boudreaux

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:25 a.m. Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation and a memorial service Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her sons, Bart M., Carl G. Sr. and Matt A. Boudreaux; daughter Catherine "Cookie" Boudreaux Bascle; sister Lua Rita Falgout Price; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cliford Joseph Falgout Sr. and Laurita "Toddy" Hebert Falgout; brothers Clifford J. Jr. and Gerald P. Falgout; and sister Patricia Susan "Patti Sue" Falgout
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mother, housewife and caretaker
• Samart Funeral Home

William ‘Bill’ DeBoer Sr.

• age 81, a native of Duluth, Minn., and resident of Houma, died Dec. 25, 2005
• per his request, his remains were brought to Duluth at a later date
  survived by his wife, Linda Foret DeBoer; son William "Billy" DeBoer Jr.; daughter Nancy Sandifer; adopted daughter Rhonda DeBoer; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Geraldine Hagerty DeBoer; brother Jack DeBoer; and sister Elizabeth Lilo
• member of the motion picture industry for many years and owned his own film cutting business
• Samart Funeral Home

Howard K. Dolen

• age 93, a native of Bell Farm, Ky., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:20 a.m. Dec. 25, 2005
• religious service held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Simone Fernandez Dolen; son and daughter-in-law K. Wayne and Lou Dolen; daughter Cathy Dolen Self; brother Kenneth A. Dolen; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Tolbert Bell Dolen and Minnie Cooper Dolen; brothers Lyod and Fred Dolen; sisters Flonnie Wethington, Vera Brown and Vella Melhorn
• World War II veteran and served from May 28, 1942, to Jan. 9, 1946
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Esther Toups Duplantis

• native of Cut Off and resident of Bayou Blue, died Dec. 26, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul A. Duplantis; son Bennie P. Toups; stepsons Mark, Jesse and Wayne Duplantis; daughters Patricia Toups Bellanger and Iris Toups Bascle; stepdaughter Debra Cavalier; 15 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Liless P. Toups; parents Eves and Victoria Callais; son Liless P. Toups Jr.; daughter Geraldine Toups Cheramie; grandsons Kevin and Eves Cheramie and Troy C. Toups; granddaughter Karen Toups Hogan; great-grandsons Nicholis Toups and Rion Hogan; stepdaughter Helen Duplantis; and brothers Floyd and Gil Callais
• ordained retired minister of Full Gospel Church; former member of Eastern Star Organization and Shield of God Church; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

H. L. Jackson

• age 82, a native of Almeda, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Dec. 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive in Baytown, Texas, and Friday at St. John United Methodist Church in Baytown; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Earthman Memory Garden Cemetery in Baytown
• survived by his wife, Shirley Martin Jackson of Houma; son Joe Kent Jackson; daughters Marsha J. Guidry and Kristi Jackson of Houma; sisters Clothilde J. Johnson of Highland, Texas Lavora J. Choate of Fredricksburg, Texas, and Lois J. Choate of Baytown; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Livingston Jackson and Lilly Epley Jackson; brother Burney Jackson; and sisters Helen J. Zelle and Lorraine J. Jones
• administrative assistant with Exxon-Mobil for 36 years; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; master mason of Goose Creek Lodge NO. 1192, a member of the Scottish Rite 32 degree, Bayouisiana Bayou Annuitants Club, Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie ‘One Eye’ Kraemer

• age 91, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Dec. 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Marvin Kraemer Sr.; daughters Juanita Hebert, Eunice Granier, Carolene Loupe, Shurlene Usea and Willimae Rousseau; brothers Clarence and Oliver Kraemer; sisters Cornelia Martinez, Celine Martinez, Elenore Porche, Lucy Mae Mahler and Rita Cortez; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Emily Rome Kraemer; parents, Clay and Dora Dempster Kraemer; brothers Clement, Landry and Henry Kraemer Sr.; sisters Claylee Usea, Clarice Usea, Phelomonia "Lo-Lo" Cortez, Clara Louise Kraemer and Velma Cortez
• commercial fisherman, trapper, hunter, alligator hunter and he enjoyed drinking

Jason Daniel Keller Sr.

• age 32, a native and resident of Luling, died Dec. 24, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by his parents, Susan L. Keller and Louis "Johnny" Keller; stepmother Gail T. Keller; son Jason Keller Jr.; daughters Kaitlyn, Kara and Kourtney Keller; brother and sister-in-law Jeremy and Janet Keller; grandparents Ondine "Deanie" Landry and Ethel Keller; and nieces and nephews Kevin, Kenneth, Korey, Kacey and Keara Keller

Katherine Menuet Kerne

• died at home on Wed., Dec. 21, 2005, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her family
• visitation followed by a memorial mass on Thurs., Dec. 29, at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, 721 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux
• born Katherine Irene Menuet, the daughter of Adolph Menuet and Irene Carmouche Menuet, in Napoleonville, La., on Oct. 15, 1911
• recipient of an award in classical Latin, won a scholarship to study the classics at Newcomb College, from which she graduated in 1932; in the same year, married Dr. Leo J. Kerne (d. 1965), former director of Charity Hospital in New Orleans; established a residency in Thibodaux and raised a family of six daughters
• believed in the importance of learning and pursued knowledge throughout her life; great interests included travel, genealogy and playing bridge with a wide circle of friends, but above all, she cherished time spent with her family; active in numerous civic and charitable organizations, also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Board of Directors of South Coast Gas Company in Raceland
• survived by her daughters and their husbands: Katherine Kerne Patton and her husband Dr. Jerry Patton of Opelousas; Janet Kerne Lapeyre and her husband Jean Lapeyre of New Orleans; Gretchen Kerne Sternfels of Thibodaux, wife of the late Ronny Sternfels Sr.; Elizabeth Kerne Bootle and her husband Dr. James Bootle of Atlanta; Deborah Kerne Bagert and her husband Brod Bagert of New Orleans; and Margot Kerne Donnes and her husband Jeff Donnes of Thibodaux. Thirty grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and her sister Margaret Menuet Roundtree also survive her
• preceded in death by her brother Judge Adolph Menuet and her great-granddaughter Rebecca Claire Fakier
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Amelia Angelette Martin

• age 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4 p.m. Dec. 26, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Gregory A. and Randolph J. Martin; sisters Sally Danos, Velma Faulk and Priscilla Autin; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Martin; parents, Emile Jr. and Sedonia Cheramie Angelette; sons Patrick Martin and Peter John Martin; brother Emile Angelette III; and sisters Loretta A. Doucet, Eula A. Rousse and Ola Phillies
• loved fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Audrey Mae Medice

• native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Salvadore J. Medice; sons Christopher, Joseph, Paul and Tony Medice; daughters Joyce-Lynn Bergeron, Brenda Babin and Elizabeth Ann Medice; brothers Sydney Robertson, Phil, John and Ralph Reclusado and Percy Liner; sister Patricia Stevens; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Bergeron and Rita Mae Liner Bergeron; and sisters Irene and Genny Reclusado
• Samart Funeral Home

Alice Richard Papa

• age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 27, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Kerry and Judy Papa; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Kirk Kliebert; sister Jeanne Boudreaux; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Papa; parents, George and Alice Boudreaux Richard; and brother Dupre Richard
• former employee of the College Inn and Politz Restaurant
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Usy ‘Black’ Pellegrin

• age 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:17 p.m. Dec. 27, 2005 with his family by his side
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tina Breaux Pellegrin of Houma; sons and daughter-in-law Mark "Tony" Pellegrin of Houma, Jimmy and Helen Pellegrin of Houston; daughters and sons-in-law Gina and Jules Oubre, Kim and Steve Hebert of Houma; brothers Daniel "Butch and Eugene "Skip" Pellegrin of Chauvin; sister Barbara Carlos of Chauvin; grandchildren Michelle Oubre Benoit, Jeffrey Hebert, Brent Oubre, Jenny Hebert and Shellie Cantrelle
• preceded in death by his parents, Usy Joseph and Linda Theriot Pellegrin; brothers David and Donald Pellegrin; and sister Bella Authement
• dedicated pharmacist for 50 years; U. S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Loyola University; member of Knights of Columbus
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Champagne Theriot

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:48 a.m. Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son Bobby Theriot; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Theriot; parents Honore and Aline Baye Champagne; son Leroy Theriot; brothers Oliver, Gaston and Russell Champagne; and sisters Verna C. Ledet and Vernice C. Newman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Samuel Thamion Thomas Jr.

• age 30, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife, Jerzelle M. Thomas of Houma; mother, JoAnne Thomas of Napoleonville; sisters Sharonda Coleman of Houma, and Carenda Gilton of Labadieville; brothers Brian Foster of Donaldsonville, Ashland Thomas of Denver, Colorado and Fredrick Crawford of Kenner; and grandmother Margaret Thomas of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his father, Samuel Thomas Sr; grandparents, Lloyd Jones Sr. and Naomi Jones; and grandfather, Lawrence Thomas
• Baptist; hobbies included cooking and playing video games
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Randall Joseph Toups

• age 82, of Waco, Texas, a U.S. Army Airman in World War II whose on-the-fly mechanical innovations significantly contributed to modern-day aviation, died, Dec. 1, 2005, after a short illness
• services at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 6125 Bosque Blvd. with Rev. Norm Steinke officiating; burial was at Oakwood Cemetery by OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco, Texas
• retired petroleum engineer who spent most of his 30-plus-year career in the aerospace defense industry, was born and raised in Thibodaux; moved to Waco in 1956 to take a job with Phillips Petroleum Co. in McGregor; the company later merged with North American Rockwell, then became Rocketdyne and later was bought by Hercules; much of his work on solid-fuel rocket motors was top secret
• survived by his wife of 26 years, Lois Stelzer Leftwich Toups, seven of his eight children from his first marriage to Ila Gene Moore Toups, and four stepchildren
• interrupted his studies at Louisiana State University in 1943 to enlist in the Army, where he served as staff sergeant in the 878th Bombardment Squadron in Saipan; born innovator, he capably jerry-rigged and invented when supplies and parts weren’t available; took his college books with him to war, and after discharge, graduated from LSU where he helped establish the school’s first petroleum laboratory
• preceded in death by his parents, Verna Boudreaux Toups and Harry Sydney Toups Sr., of Thibodaux; four of his five siblings; son Christopher Stuart Toups; and an infant granddaughter Bethany Wieting
• seven surviving children are Daniel Paul Toups and Cynthia Jane Toups Threlkeld (John), both of Denver; Bradley Gerald Toups (Sharon) of Taylor, Texas; Catherine Toups Atkinson (Rod) of Bethesda, Md.; Ronald Glenn Toups (Nancy) of Hewitt; Cheryl Toups Hartmann (Wayde) of Woodway; and Jeffrey Blake Toups of College Station, Texas; four stepchildren are Carolyn Leftwich Swoveland of Pueblo, Colo.; Leon Leftwich (Peggy) of Clifton, Texas; Brad Leftwich (Melissa) of Hewitt; and Barbara Leftwich Wieting (Ken) of Milwaukee; 32 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

 

DECEMBER 29, 2005

Patricia Ann Triggs

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 23, 2005
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harold "Shoot" Triggs of Thibodaux; daughter Raquel Rochell Morgan of Thibodaux; stepdaughter Jackie Brown of Thibodaux; sisters Karen Starks of Thibodaux, Cheryl Williams of Patterson, Stacy Catching of Bayou Vista, Darlene Morgan of Donaldsonville, and Dallas Cooks of Napoleonville; brothers Edward Morgan Jr., of Lafayette, Keith Michael Morris of Napoleonville, Alfred Jackson Morgan of Gray, Perry Morgan of Paincourtville and Edward Green of Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Morgan Sr., and Lillie Hudson Morgan Allen; brother Lionel Azema; sister Betty Ann Morgan; grandparents Dennis and Magdeline Morgan and Sam and Laura Hudson
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the usher board; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Janet Ann Porche Hitt

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 26, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church; her remains were cremated
• survived by her husband, Donald Leon Hitt; sons, Kevin J., Darrell J., Timothy R. and John E. Hitt; daughter Venita A. Whitney; brother Burton Porche; sisters Jane Dean, Carmen Use and Elizabeth Boquet; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Newel Porche Sr. and Esther Bonvillain Porche; brother Newel Porche Jr.
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Gerline Borne Guidry

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:54 p.m. Dec. 27, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jeffery Jr. and Samuel Mark Terrebonne; daughters Roslie T. Alexander, Ida T. Lovely and Lola T. Griffin; brothers Foster Borne Jr. and Leopaul Borne; sisters Betty B. Bruce, Pearline B. Vizier and Julie B. Galliano; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jeffery Terrebonne Sr.; second husband, Jimmy Guidry; parents Foster and Mercedes Callais Borne; brothers Anthanes and Paul Borne; sisters Gerdie Bruce and Evelia Langley
• enjoyed bingo and going to the casino; retired; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Cynthia Antoinette Eschete Hebert

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; liturgy of the word held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Roger-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Marian Cedotal Eschete of Bayou Blue; daughter, Valerie H. Parkhill of Bayou Blue; brother Raleigh Eschete Jr. of Covington; and sister, Rosemary Ordoyne of Denham Springs
• preceded in death by her father, Raleigh Daniel Eschete Sr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leroy P. Delatte

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Brenda Arcement Delatte; son and daughter-in-law Jason A. and Stacie Feehan Delatte; sisters Adeline Ponvelle, Mary Ann McGuire and Myrna Folse; and grandson Andrew Delatte
• preceded in death by his parents, Frozin and Inez Rodrigue Delatte; brother Milton Delatte; and sisters Leona Delatte Rodrigue and Audrey Delatte Hymel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bonnie Lyn Pellegrin Cadiere

• age 25, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry John Cadiere Jr. of Houma; parents, Darlene Ann Naquin Pellegrin of Houma and Burnie Charles Pellegrin; stepmother Lori Ann Brunet Pellegrin of Chauvin; son Jace John Cadiere of Houma; stepson Jerry John Cadiere III of Houma; stepdaughters Alani Sue Cadiere and Alyssa Ann Cadiere; brothers Kevin Charles Pellegrin and Shaun Paul Pellegrin; sister Nicole Ann Pellegrin Bond of Shreveport; and grandmother Velma LeBoeuf Pellegrin of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilma Naquin LeBoeuf, Ernest Naquin Sr. and Madris Pellegrin Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 30, 2005

Margaret Scarpulla

• age 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, died at 7:14 p.m. Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her daughter, Monica R. Scarpulla; and sisters Rita Templet and Virgie LeBrun
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Scarpulla Jr.; parents, John and Valerie Bourg; sons Michael Joseph and Keith Anthony Scarpulla; brother Mervin and Audry Bourg; and sister Helen Daigle
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul C. ‘Grib’ Ordogne

• age 88, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:39 a.m. Dec. 29, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margie Clement Ordogne; sons Micheal, Edward "Pete" and Allen Ordogne; daughters Lillian O. Callahan and Joyce O. Clark; brother Morris Ordogne; sisters Nerlie O. Legendre, Loedie Ordogne, Violet O. Bilello, Toudell O. Tabor and shirley O. Oncale; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Angela Tabor Ordogne and Thomas Ordogne; brothers Junius and Jessie Ordogne; and sister Alma Ordogne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marie Dion ‘MS’ Jordan

• age 71, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 10:43 a.m. Dec. 29, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her son Joseph Jude Jordan; daughters Linda Marie Jordan, Brenda Marie Jordan, Sarah J. Wark and Hilda Graham; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Simel Gray Jordan; parents, Ulysses and Octavie Rita Parfait Dion; daughters Mary Jean Jordan; brothers Joseph Dean, Ulyses Dion, Adam Dean and Joseph Locobon; and sister Rita Dion
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Veronica Burd Johnson

• age 70, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 24, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Reneta Johnson Davis of Napoleonvnille, Cindy Bolden of Bertrandville and Dale Rainey of Ewellville; sisters Annie Mae Larkins of Klotzville, Emily McGalliard of Orlando, Fla., Evenda Walker of Baton Rouge, Jamesetta White of Lakewood, Colo and Lovell McGalliard of Bertrandville; brothers Earl Burd of Belle Rose, Vincent Burd of Klotzville, Leon, Barren and Harold Burd of Bertrandville; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Helen Blanchard Burd; daughter Cynthia Johnson; and brother Theodore Burd Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Martha Pope Garrison

• age 58, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 29, 2005
• visitation Saturday at First Baptist Church of Napoleonville; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband, Don Garrison; children Donnie and Stacy Garrison, Jamie Garrison and fiancé Sheri Mabile; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Roy Aucoin, Agnes and Dontaine Stamps; brother and sister-in-law Jimmie and Joyce McKenzie; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Wanda and Raymond Anselmo; father-in-law and mother-in-law Dick and Christine Garrison; nieces and nephews Dean and Kristy Aucoin, Gena, Staci and Michael McKenzie, Johnny and Andy Stamps, Crissie, Callie and Raymond Anselmo; and great nieces and nephews Michael and Matthew Aucoin, Ruby Baker and Michael McKenzie
• preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Irline Smith Pope; and brother-in-law Bill Garrison
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Andrew ‘Pee Wee’ Folse

• age 65, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:15 a.m. Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edna Falgoust Folse; sons Andre and Dale Folse; daughter-in-law Sandy Folse; sisters Genevive Cortez, Annabelle Gravois, Seraphine "Sis" Ponville and Madeline Fournier; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elephage and Odile Stieb Folse; and brothers Landreaux, Harold and Felix Folse
• member of the Vacherie Lions club. He enjoyed cooking, hunting and fishing
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ezoria ‘Mama Zoe’ Benoit

• age 79, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:26 a.m. Dec. 29, 2005
• memorial service held Monday at St. John Catholic Church
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Malcolm and Sheila Benoit; daughters and sons-in-law Ann and Ronnie Acosta, Lisa Brown, Mona Benoit, Paula Mayeaux, Laurie and Scott Gunderman; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paulin Benoit; parents, Lewis Landry and Zoe Rodrigue Landry; and sister Lovincia Granier

Travis Charles Allen

• age 20, a native and resident of Pontchatoula, died Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home in Pontchatoula; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Ponchatoula Cemetery
• survived by his father and stepmother Donald James and Wanda Sawyer Allen of Pontchatoula; birthmother Mari Bull of Springfield, Mo.; sisters Madison Bull of Springfield and Jena Heroman of Pontchatoula; brothers John Mike and Jeffrey Heroman of Pontchatoula; and maternal grandparents Charles Victor and Barbara Marie Badeaus Eschete of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne Eschete Allen; and paternal grandparents, Van Allen and Myrtle Bourgeois Allen
• former SLU student, a 2003 graduate of Pontchatoula High School, where he was voted Mr. PHS in 2003 and was band captain; also involved in scouting and a member of Scout Troop No. 101 for many years
• Geisler Funeral Home of Pontchatoula

 

DECEMBER 31, 2005

Donald Charles ‘Donoe’ LeBoeuf

• age 72, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:12 p.m. on Wednes-day, Dec. 28, 2005
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Luci Britton LeBoeuf of Houma; four sons, Randall LeBoeuf of Tyler, Texas, John LeBoeuf of Pittsburg, Kan., Jason and Donavan LeBoeuf of Ridge, N. Y.; one daughter, Catina Porche of Houma; one sister, Geneieve Bourg of Covington; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Clements LeBoeuf; his parents, John LeBoeuf and Alice Matherne LeBoeuf; one son, Blake LeBoeuf; one daughter, Monica LeBoeuf Deroche; four brothers, Theoplie LeBoeuf, Maurice "Jack" LeBoeuf, Carl LeBoeuf, and Nolan LeBoeuf; and three sisters, Roberta Galley, Alice Marcel, and Juanita Picou
• retired from 38 years as a Plant Operator for Freeport McMoran
• U. S. Army veteran and served in the La. National Guard; loved to fish and work outside; sadly missed by family, friends and his toy poodle Gingerbread; parishioner at Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Raymond ‘Coon’ Tabor

• age 24, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel and to funeral time Monday at the chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Ray Tabor and Jane Samanie Tabor; his grandfathers, Hudson Tabor and Ernest "Fatso" Samanie; one brother, Blake Tabor; and two nieces, Dallas and Kennedy Tabor
• preceded in death by his grandmothers, Jeanette Tabor and Aline Samanie
• longtime resident of Peltier Lawless Developmental Center