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Obituaries March, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  01 May 2006

March 1, 2006

Enola Breaux Adams

• age 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Harold Long; daughters and son-in-law Theresa A. McGee, Andrea A. and Jay Joseph; brother Evans Breaux; stepbrother Manuel Rodriguez; sister Joyce LeBouef; grandchildren Lisa Gaston Mella, Barry Gaston, Abbey Joseph and Philip Joseph; and great-grandchildren Maggie Rae Gaston, Samuel Gaston and Renee Mella
• preceded in death by her first husband Charles McGee; second husband Milton Adams; parents Ignace and Theresa Hebert Breaux; son Charles Wayne McGee; brothers Freddie, Royal, Clifton and Elson Breaux; and stepbrother Amos Rodriguez and Eugene Rodriguez
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Harold M. ‘Cowboy’ LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 9:49 a.m. Feb. 3, 2006
• memorial service held Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by his sons, Derek P LeBouef and Melvin J. LeBouef Sr.; daughter Lillian L. Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexis and Rosalie Billiot LeBouef; daughter Laura Mae LeBoeuf; a stillborn son; brothers Joseph, Nelson, Erris and Nolty LeBouef; sisters Avala L. Creppel, Alexcina L. Crochet, Lucina L. Billiot; and one grandchild
• enjoyed walking and the outdoors
• Falgout Funeral Home

Emelien Joseph Loupe

• age 89, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 25, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 69 years, Aline Guidroz Loupe; son Sheldon Loupe; daughters Sylvia LeBlanc, Sharon Gautreaux and Kim Dufrene; brother Johnny Loupe; sisters Adele Savoie, Rita Bonvillain and Eva Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha Orgeron Loupe; daughter Glenda Marie Loupe; brothers Hubert, Adam, Leroy, Claude and Dave Loupe; sister Viola Loupe; and grandchildren Gillian Marie Dufrene and Sheldon Paul Loupe Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Ferline ‘Toot’ Mizell

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, died Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; dismissal service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son Walter Paul Vaughan
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Pitre and Aline Usé Pitre; and sister Pauline Marie Melancon
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Keith A. Parks

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 p.m. Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Aledia P. Parks; father and stepmother, O’Neill and Joyce D. Parks; son Lee Parks; daughter and son-in-law Bridget P. and A. Tony Stein; and brothers Mark, Steve and Timothy Parks
• preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne G. Parks
• enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and helping 4-H clubs and FFA
• Falgout Funeral Home

Judy ‘Moma Judy’ Hebert Suares

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Juan Suares Sr.; mother, Shirley R. Hebert; son Corey Lee Thibodaux; stepson Juan Suares Jr.; daughters Sharidee Pitre, Tina Thibodaux and Heidi Mendez; stepdaughters Rebecca and Noemi Suares; brother Roy Hebert; sister Shirley Hebert; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Ivery Hebert Sr.; and brother Ivery Hebert Jr.
• Presbyterian
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 2, 2006

DeEtte Pertuit Zeringue

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:20 a.m. March 1, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons Malcolm Zeringue Jr., Craig Scott, Clifton Schouest, Jerry Schouest, Joe Klingman, Ernest Crochet, Teddy Gaudet, Richard Parrish and many other foster children; brothers Howard and Edward Pertuit; sisters Doris Hoob and Robina Duplantis; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Zeringue Sr.; parents Benson Pertuit Sr. and Leah Diaz Pertuit; and brothers Nelson, Harold and Benson "B.J." Pertuit Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Eva Marie Hebert

• age 95, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. March 1, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons Authur, Jean "Paul," Ronald "David," Rodney "Joe," Frankie, Anthony "Tony" and Preston "Russel" Hebert; daughters Theresa "Mae" Rhodes, Augustine "Tee" Aizen, Mary Jane Franks, Pauline Souza and Yvette Hebert; 37 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Odlion Hebert; parents, Teles Billiot and Amie Verret; sons Preston and Raymond Hebert; brothers Chester, Evest, Paul and Anthony Billiot; and sisters Inez and Cecile Billiot
• parishioner of Christ Baptist Church in Houma; homemaker and enjoyed eating
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Wilber L. Daniels

• age 79, a native of Picayune, Miss. and Raceland, died Feb. 23, 2006, in Joliet, Ill.
• memorial service held Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lockport; burial at the New Palestine Cemetery in Picayune
• survived by his sons Michael and Kenton Daniels; daughters Barbara Daniels and Simone Gardenhire; brothers Albert and Kenneth Daniels; sister June Cooper and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore Daniels; brothers Earl, J.C. and Jerome; and sisters Inez, Lucille, and Della
• veteran of three wars and retired from NASA, NSTL Center in Slidell; loving husband and devoted father

James ‘Bob’ Cassie Jr.

• age 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Reserve, died Feb. 26, 2006 at River Parish Hospital in LaPlace
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Friday at Nelson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Port Hudson
• survived by his daughter, Linda Williams of Reserve; son Jimmie Cassie of Raceland; sister Letha Wiggins of Napoleonville; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Neomi and James Cassie Sr.; son James Cassie III; four brothers; and three sisters
• retired auto mechanic; U.S. Army veteran of World War II
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

March 3, 2006

no entries were posted

 

March 4. 2006

Brenda ‘Granny’ LeBlanc Roberson

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday March 3, 2006
• visitation Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the church
• survived by her husband, Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr.; her mother, Edvige Brady LeBlanc; two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric James Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorthea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; six brothers, Earl "Bozo" LeBlanc, Warren LeBlanc, Dennis LeBlanc, Darryl LeBlanc, Brady LeBlanc and Edwin "E.J." LeBlanc Jr.; and four grandchildren, Phillip Roberson Jr., Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin LeBlanc Sr.; and one son, Edward "Eddie" Roberson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Alicia Dale Vincent

• age 43, a native of New Iberia and resident of Gibson, died Thursday March 2, 2006, in Houma
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Sunday at the funeral home chapel; funeral services conducted by the Rev. Charlie Driskill
• survived by her mother, Celia Burke of Berwick; her father, Albert Vincent of New Iberia; her companion of 14 years, Brent Benoit of Gibson; one brother, Edwin "Little Ed" Burke of Morgan City; and two sisters, Tina Marie Grossie of Lafayette and Gwendolyn Vincent of Sunset
• preceded in death by two brothers, Neal Paul and Carl Vincent
• well-known cake decorator
• Hargrave Funeral Home

 

March 5, 2006

no entries were posted

 

March 6, 2006

Wilavia Toups Chiasson

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died March 5, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lawrence N. Chiasson; sons Ashley, Chris and Jody Chiasson of Larose and Kim Chiasson of Galliano; daughter Connie Cannatella of Larose; sisters Rose Pierce of Marrero and Earline Pitre of Larose; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Remie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; brothers Noles, Remie Jr., Lodess, David, Loris and Leonise Toups; sisters Elescia Bouffanie, Noiscia Duet and Leona Anselmi; and great-grandchild Nathan Chiasson
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Teresa Mae ‘Te-Mae’ Badeaux Fernandez

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Franklin, died March 5, 2006, at Franklin Foundation Hospital after a lengthy illness
• visitation today with a Rosary and Tuesday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin, with burial at Franklin Cemetery
• survived by her sons J. Michael Fernandez Jr. of Lafayette and C. Raymond Fernandez, M.D., of Atlanta; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julius M. "Doc" Fernandez; brothers Leslie Badeaux, Alvin Badeaux, Charles A. Badeaux Jr., and Monsignor Carroll Badeaux, all of Thibodaux; and sisters Adeline Badeaux of Thibodaux, Margaret Badeaux Horsby of Montegut and Vivian Badeaux Bergeron of Baton Rouge
• Ibert’s Mortuary

Alex LeRay

• age 5, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Mandeville, died March 1, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
• survived by his mother, Erica Delacruz; brother Austin LeRay; grandparents Debra Ellington, Barry Delacruz Sr. and Evelyn LeRay; great-grandparents William Hardin and Lorraine Batstone; and other relatives
• son of the late Daniel LeRay and was preceded in death by his grandfather Floyd LeRay
• E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Glen Charles Morrison

• age 71, a native of York Township, Ind., former resident of Fremont, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. March 3, 2006
• visitation held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; Liturgy of the World held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Phoebe Chauvin Morrison of Houma; stepmother, Bettie M. Morrison of Fremont; sons Allen Lee Morrison of Norten, Ohio, Jerry Wayne Morrison of Lafayette and Thomas Glen Morrison of Thibodaux; brothers Roger Morrison of Auburn, Ind., and Larry Morrison of Brentwood, Ind.; sisters Melanie M. Sindel of Odggerton, Ohio, and Debbie M. Keener of Edinburgh, Ind.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. and Zelma L. Kugler Morrison; and daughter Barbara Jean Morrison
• retired master tractor trailer driver for J. W. Walker Trucker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Betty Babin Perry

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. March 5, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sullivan George Perry of Houma; sons Artie J. and Chris M. Fabre; stepsons Keith Perry of Douglasville, Ga., Steve Perry of Houma and Jody Perry of Thibodaux; stepdaughter Sharon Authement of Chauvin; two grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilsie J. and Lucille "Cecile" Duet Babin; brother Carroll Babin; and sister Marion Martinez
• retired school teacher with the Terrebonne Parish School Board and enjoyed fishing and gambling with her husband and spending time with family and friends; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Brenda ‘Granny’ LeBlanc Roberson

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. March 3, 2006
• visitation today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; memorial service held today at the church.; her remains were cremated
• survived by her husband, Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr.; mother, Edvige Brady LeBlanc; sons and daughter-in-law Phillip Sr. and Debra Roberson and Eric James Roberson; daughters and sons-in-law Denise R. and David Istre and Dorthea R. and Shedrick Johnson; brothers Earl "Bozo," Warren, Dennis, Darryl and Brady Leblanc and Edwin "E.J." LeBlanc Jr.; and grandchildren Phillip Jr. and Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin Leblanc Sr.; and son Edward "Eddie" Roberson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

March 7, 2006

Flossie Mars Ordoyne

• age 86, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:15 p.m. March 6, 2006
• 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 husband, Clifton "Cotton" J. Ordoyne; son Johnny Ordoyne Sr. and wife, Janice Breaux Ordoyne; daughter Deanna Ordoyne Daigle and husband, Lawrence "Paco" Daigle Jr.; sister Rita Mars Hingle; grandchildren Johnny "JJ" Ordoyne Jr., Michael Ordoyne, Mark Ordoyne Sr., Kevin Ordoyne and Monica Daigle Fournier Molbert; and great-grandchildren Jamie Ordoyne, Dustin Fournier, Lauren Fournier and Mark Ordoyne Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Mars and Josephine Rodrigue Mars; brother Wilbert "Buck" Mars; sister Marie "Gertie" Mars Delatte; and granddaughter Michele Daigle
• certified nursing assistant for 40 years at St. Joseph Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home; enjoyed crocheting, sewing and shopping
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

David A. ‘Tee-Dave’ Terrebonne

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 p.m. March 6, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Eva Williams Terrebonne; son Johnny D. Terrebonne; daughters Patsy T. Griffin and husband, Louis Griffin Jr., and Judy T. Gisclair and husband, Chris Gisclair; grandchildren Anita G. Alcorn, Colette Griffin, Jason Michael Girrin, Mallory Gisclair and Ashley Gisclair; step-grandchild Christy G. Autin; great-grandchildren Taylor and Rylie Alcorn; and step-great-grandchild Jackson Autin
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Felecie Chabert Terrebonne; brothers Louis, Eunice and Lorris Terrebonne; and sisters Melode Terrebonne, Lorida Terrebonne, Odette Pierce and Estelle Callais
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society; World War II veteran; 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the VFW; also a member of the Krewe of Neptune and played for the Cut Off Tigers baseball team; retired from Gulf Oil Co.
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 8, 2006

Dennis John Champagne

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 p.m. March 7, 2006
• visitation Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Mae Ledet Champagne; daughter and son-in-law, Bessie C. and Rodney Hebert of Mathews; sister Nellie Hernandez; grandchildren Melissa, Brandie, Kandie Hebert, Jamie Champagne and wife Cheryl of West Monroe; and great-grandson Brennan Champagne of West Monroe
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leonise Arcement Champagne; son Daniel Champagne; brothers Simon, Tilden "Frog" Phillip "Buck" Champagne; and grandson Michael Hebert
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Enid Potter

• age 61, a native of Leicester, England, and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. March 6, 2006
• religious service Thursday at Temple of Praise in Houma; her remains were cremated
• survived by her husband, Joel "Butch" Potter Jr.; sons Kevin Burns and Christopher Potter; daughter Dawn McKinnon; brothers Terry Chamberlain, Dave and Paul Riddington; sister Mavis Botterill; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Reggie Riddington
• Samart Funeral Home

 

March 9, 2006

Samson Barrios

• age 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:40 a.m. March 7, 2006
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Blanche Barrios; son Arthur Cantrelle; daughters Mona Barrios Glynn and Lona Barrios Authement; brother Henry Barrios; half brother Linton Cantrelle; sister Virgis Cheramie; half sisters Frances Plaisance and Ruby Bradford; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Frances and Henry Barrios; stepson Jimmy Cantrelle; stepdaughter Darlene Cantrelle; brothers Kewey, Irvin Joe and Nolan Barrios; and half-brother Emile Cantrelle Jr.
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

Genevieve Veto Brunet

• age 61, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 3:08 p.m. March 7, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her mother, Mildred Soudelier Veto; son Henry J. Ledet; brothers Alfred, Carl, David and Ricky Viteaux; sisters Shirley V. Naquin, Carol V. LeCompte, Patsy V. Ledet, Marlene V. Naquin and Azalie Viteaux; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Brunet; father Charles Lawrence Veto; sons Wilfred Jr. and Garret Ledet; daughter Patricia Ledet Blanchard; brothers Clarence Vito and Lawrence Viteaux
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Irma P. Hohensee

• age 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 3 a.m. March 7, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Andrew, Myron, Barry, Uhle Taft and Thomas Hohensee; daughters Rosalie Stewart and Alicia "Lisa" Songe; brother Andrew Peters; sisters Gloria Folse and Linda Glaspell; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Uhle Hohensee; parents Andrew and Lovinia Peters; son Martin Hohensee; brothers Norris "Blackie" and Kermin Peters; sisters Ione Plaisance and Rosalie Hebert
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church; hobbies were making rosaries and gardening
• Samart Funeral Home

Maurice Joseph LeBlanc

• native of New Orleans and resident of River Ridge, died March 6, 2006, at East Jefferson Hospital
• visitation today and Friday at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy, in River Ridge; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Myrle Fisher LeBlanc; sons and daughters-in-law Maurice, Jr., and MeMe, and Marcus and Karen; daughters and sons-in-law, Myrle and Jeff Wiggins, Maryanne and John Fender, Melinda and Wayne Bourgeois, Margie LeBlanc, Michelle and John Reed; grandchildren, Maurice III, Yvonne, Benjamin, Nicolas, Michael, and Spencer LeBlanc, Jimmy and Kate Wiggins; sisters, Hazel Blanke, Audrey Ruiz, Jacquelyn Fisher Touchard, and Janice LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his son, Matthew Harry LeBlanc; parents, Harry Gilbert and Ida Jesclard LeBlanc; brother Harry Gilbert Jr.; and sisters Idamae Delaune, Mildred Fischer Primeaux, and Marion Maerke
• graduate of St. Aloysius Class of 1948, he was a founding member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, the Little Farms Lions Club, a member of the Little Farms Civic Association, the Swinging Saints square dance club, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a lifetime supporter of Girl Scouting. His business ventures have included ownership of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (where he was known as "Ranger"), Maurices Restaurant, Holiday Drive Ins, Frostops, the Smokehouse, and Mr. Chicken restaurants; also a regional sales representative for the Broaster company and was involved in property management, Leby Realty
• Tharp-Sontheimer-Bultman Funeral Home

Enid Potter

• age 61, a native of Leicester, England, and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. March 6, 2006
• religious service today at Temple of Praise in Houma; her remains were cremated
• survived by her husband, Joel "Butch" Potter Jr.; sons Kevin Burns and Christopher Potter; daughter Dawn McKinnon; brothers Terry Chamberlain, Dave and Paul Riddington; sister Mavis Botterill; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Reggie Riddington
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene M. Dupre Sonier

• age 85, a native of Coteau and resident of Gray, died at 6:45 a.m. March 8, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her son,Glenn "Co Co" Sonier; daughters Judy Roundtree and Evelyn Eschete Linson; brother Calvin Dupre; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell "Pop" Sonier; parents Joseph and Agnes Thibodeaux Dupre; daughter Earline "Pie" Sonier; brothers Paul and Yancey Dupre; sisters Lydia "Tat Dee Dee" Pellegrin, Josephine "Tate-phen" Rhodes and Velma "Ta Tain" Porche
• homemaker

 

March 10, 2006

Christopher David ‘Chris’ White

• age 13, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. March 9, 2006
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at New Hope Church on Coteau Road in Houma
• survived by his parents, David Keith White and Mary Miller Cunningham; and sisters Angelee Reneé Gotreaux and Megan Cunningham
• member of the Spirit Wings Christian Club at Evergreen High and enjoyed computers, video games, family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarence J. ‘C. J.’ Dabney Sr.

• age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Laplace, died March 6, 2006 at Ocshner Clinic Foundation Hospital
• visitation Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church, 1925 Ursuline St., New Orleans; religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter Christina Dabney of LaPlace; son Clarence Dabney Jr. of New Olrenas; sisters JoAnn Davis and Virgie Starr of Atlanta; brothers Elton Davis Sr. of Grand Prairie, Texas and Gregory Davis Sr. and Matthew Davis Jr., both of Houston; one grandchild; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents
• mail clerk with the U.S. Postal Service
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Albertha ‘Lil Bertha’ Butler

• age 45, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died March 2, 2006 at Chabert Medical Center in Houma
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alfred Butler Jr. of Belle Rose; sons Alfred Butler III, Eric, Marcus and Cory Butler, all of Belle Rose; daughters Latoya Butler of Donaldsonville, Suzanne and April Butler, both of Belle Rose; brothers Kenneth Gibson of Baton Rouge and Felton Gibson of Donaldsonville; sisters Janice, Annette and Olivia Gibson, all of Donaldsonville, Lynette Gibson of Garland, Texas, Lois Sullivan of Irvin, Texas and Debbie Brumfield of Belle Rose; stepfather Morrelle Myles of Belle Rose; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Junious and Carol Himes Gibson; and brothers Tyrone, Michael and Jimmy Gibson
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Betty Bourg

• age 69, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. March 9, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rufus Bourg; daughters Karen Orgeron and Judy Falgout; brother Byron Bergeron; sisters Elsie Plaisance, Una "Poochie" Boudreaux; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Rita Guidry Bergeron Sr.; and brother Abel Bergeron Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Leontine Ockman Brock

• age 104, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:12 a.m. March 10, 2006
• 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 her son Henry Brock; daughter Hazel Tregre; sister Sidonia Majorie; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ormildas Brock; parents, Alcide and Grazella Oubre Ockman; six infant children; three brothers; and five sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

March 11, 2006

Lizzie Mae Pellegrin

• age 78, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lee Pellegrin Sr. of Houma; one son, Lee J. Pellegrin Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Nancy Sanders and husband, Glenn, of Houma; one sister, Barbara LeCompte of Bourg; and three grandchildren, Adam Sanders, Ryan Sanders and Heidi Woodall
• preceded in death by her parents, Bagley J. Lirette and Nolia Landry Lirette; and two brothers, Ray Lirette and Luby Lirette
• homemaker, a member of the Cajun French Music Association and a Eucharist minister; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Laveria ‘Tommie’ Coker Robertson Simpson

• age 79, a native of Cotton Valley, a former resident of Golden Meadow and Larose, and resident of New Roads, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• private services were held at First Baptist Church in New Roads
• survived by three daughters, Jenny Jareau and husband, Kirby, Diane Archer and fiance, Paul Sherrill, and Donna Gail Booth; one son, Robert E. Robertson and wife, Pauline; one sister, Virginia Bergeron and husband, Ruben; her former husband, Robert E. May; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Shelby and Lillian Parker Coker; two husbands, Norris Holley and E.D. "Bill" Robertson; one son, Billy Don Robertson; one daughter, Denise R. Hunter; and two sisters, Melba Trosclair Broussard and Ideria McCarty

Nollie N. Naquin

• age 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:16 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosa Dempster Naquin; four daughters, Carol Folse, Karen Deville, Tessa Hymel and Patricia Dominique; two brothers, Whitney Naquin and Wilbert "Brud " Naquin; three sisters, Earline Schaubhut, Rita Schaubhut and Joyce McBroom; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Caliste and Agglia Dufrene Naquin; one son, Winston Tucker; two brothers, Randolph Naquin and Norman Naquin; and two sisters, Inez Naquin and Naise Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Eris Joseph ‘T-Ben’ Lapeyrouse

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet Marie LaJaunie Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two sons, Eric John Lapeyrouse and wife, Lisa, and Alvin Joseph Lapeyrouse of Houma; one daughter, Dana Ann L. Belanger and husband, Louis, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Lapeyrouse and Mae Neil Lapeyrouse
• retired pumper for Texaco Oil Co. and was a U.S. Navy veteran; past member of the VFW Post No. 380 and a member of Charismatic Prayer Group of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was a parishioner

 

March 12, 2006

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March 13, 2006

Andres Joseph Alcala

• infant son of Andres Alcala and Any Jones, born Dec. 1, 2005, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, of SIDS
• services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Reynolds, Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, Mich., with Father Mike Janowski officiating; eternal resting place at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Traverse City, Mich.
• survived by his big brother Ridge Joseph Benoit; uncle Joseph Charles Stevens Jr.; grandparents Irwin and Molly Boudreaux of Raceland, Joseph Stevens Sr. of Traverse City, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Alcala of Washington state; great-grandparents Ralph and Mary Jane Chauvin and Mrs. Guy Stevens Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather Mr. Guy Stevens Sr.
• memorial service at a later date at St. Hilary of Poiters Church in Raceland

Stanley Joseph Bernard

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mount Vernon, Ala., died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at USA Knollwood Hospital in Mobile, Ala.
• religious service was held today at Mount Vernon Methodist Church, with burial at Mount Vernon Community Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary S. Bernard; son Bryan Bernard of Deer Park, Ala.; and daughter Mona Stempien of Mount Vernon; sisters Mary Ann Pierce of Cut Off and Thelma "Sis" Leonard of Golden Meadow; brothers Melvin and Douglas Bernard, both of Golden Meadow, Charlie Bernard of Cut Off, Louis Bernard of Galliano and Bill Bernard of Larose; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Pauline Williams Bernard; son Kenneth Dale Bernard; daughter Marla Kim Bernard; and brothers Dudley and Norris "Brod" Bernard
• retired highway patrolman with the Louisiana State Police and former mayor of Mount Vernon; also was a member of the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency, the American Legion, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Joe Southall Lodge 905 F&AM, a 50-year Mason and a shriner with Abba Temple in Mobile; served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War
• Freeman Funeral Home Inc. of Citronelle, Ala.

Daniel Michael ‘Danny’ Bourgeois

• age 66, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. March 11, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Gail Marie Breaux Bourgeois; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Tina Bourgeois of Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law Mary Gail and Richard Ledet; brothers Joseph N. IV, Earl and Bobby Bourgeois; sisters Margaret Mary Boudreaux, Elvie Richoux, Patsy Fremin and Anne Thibodaux; and grandchildren Alex and Andy Morris
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Napoleon III and Florence Babin Bourgeois; and sister Nell Marie Bourgeois
• barber and businessman for many years, was a U. S. veteran and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Irene Eve LaCoste Budge

• age 89, a native of Bayou Shaffer and a resident of Morgan City, died March 11, 2006 at Morgan City Health Care Center with family at her side
• member of First Baptist Church. She was also a member of St. Mary Parish AARP and the Golden Age 49ers
• wonderful personality and was a joy to be around; great sense of humor and was always a good sport when involved in a practical joke; loved ceramics, making hand-made Christmas ornaments, fishing and going to the casino; hand-made Christmas ornaments and ceramics will be treasured by family members; she had a "green thumb"; owned her own boat and motor and could still row a skiff; famous for her hot tamales, crawfish bisque, stuffed crabs and rabbit spaghetti; remembered for her crab picking ability for everyone knew that if they sat by Irene she would hand them a prepared crab to be easily picked clean
• lived her life in a way that will always make her children proud; wonderful provider and did her best to make sure that her family was well taken care of. Irene showed an incredible amount of strength and courage in raising her three daughters after tragically losing her husband and son in 1957
• daughter of the late Joseph and Rose LaCoste.
  also survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Bill Trosclair of Thibodaux, Bonnie Gilmore and Ferris Gilmore Sr. and Sheila and Benny Henry of Morgan City; sister Shirley Boudreaux of Morgan City; brother Howard LaCoste of Erath; grandchildren Tara Trosclair of Charlotte, N. C., Ferris Gilmore Jr. of New Orleans, Paslie Suire and her husband, Joshua, of Morgan City, Brady Coleman of Morgan City and Kavin Coleman of Lafayette; and great-grandchild Addie Grace Coleman
• preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of more than 12 years Cyrus John Budge Sr.; son Cyrus "Tuffy" Budge Jr.; brothers Irving LaCoste Sr., Ernest and Forrest LaCoste; and sisters Alberta Pinson, Eunice LaCoste, Bessie Grow, Edolia Angeron and Elzinna Bourgeois
• pallbearers Ferris Gilmore Sr., Ferris Gilmore Jr., Bill Trosclair, Brady Coleman, Kavin Coleman and Benny Henry
• family received today and Tuesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service held in Twin City Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, with the Rev. David Willoughby officiating; laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City

Alyce Marie Corkran

• age 32, a native of Church Point and resident of Galliano, died March 10, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughters Sarah Corkran and Lori Falgout; parents, Donald and Karla Corkran of Kerrville, Texas, and Raleigh and Louella Dardar of Hatfield, Ark.; grandfather Clayman Anselmi; brother Donald Corkran Jr.; sister Wanda Plaisance; stepbrothers Raleigh P. Dardar and Sean Teeters; and stepsisters Lisa Dardar and Melissa Givens
• preceded in death by her husband Chad Falgout; and grandparents Elbert and Luna Corkran and Helen Anselmi
• member of Christian Fellowship Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Russell Joseph Henry

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:50 a.m. March 10, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Gardeline Scott Henry; sons Kevin P. and Bernard P. Henry; daughters Susan Clement and Pamela Verdin; brothers Hyman and Willard Henry; sisters Albertine Fonseca and Barbara St. Pierre; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Elda B. Henry
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edna B. Lirette

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. March 9, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Russell Lirette; daughter Mary Ann Trahan; brother Norris Boudreaux; grandchildren Sally Lirette, Tina Bergeron, Charles Trahan Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Chris Trahan and his wife, Karen, John Trahan and his wife, Martha, Cody Trahan, Tammy Price and her husband, Charles, Wendy Pellegrin, Peggy Blanchard and her husband, Norris, Angel Domangue and her husband, Chad, Raymond Lirette Jr. and his wife, Celina, and Pamela Lyons and her husband, Jerome; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gildio Lirette; her parents, Clarice Ledet Boudreaux and Eddie Boudreaux; sons Raymond and Percy "Black" Lirette; son-in-law Charles Trahan; grandson Bobby Lirette; brothers J.D., Franklin, Magnus, Druis, Dennis and Percy Boudreaux; and sisters Wilma LeBoeuf, Beulah LeBoeuf and Lenoise Lirette
• member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Cena Marie Naquin Naquin

• age 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 10 p.m. March 11, 2006
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Statio and Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her sons Godfrey and Buvince Naquin of Houma and Lionel Naquin Jr. of Dulac; daughters Rosalie N. Boudreaux of Bourg, Brenda N. Dickey of Houma and Gertrude "Tutti" Naquin of Bourg; sisters Naize N. Levron of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Rose N. Martin of Galliano, Delma N. Hutchinson of Houma and Wilma N. Norman of Kenner; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Naquin Sr.; parents, Francois and Margaret LeBouef Naquin; son Murphy Paul Naquin; daughters Pauline N. Schouest and Ellen Naquin; brothers Dovie Naquin and one infant brother; and sisters Lea N. Brunet and Felicia Naquin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Jeanette M. Savoie

• age 71, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 2:40 p.m. March 9, 2006
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Carrol Joseph Savoie; son Daniel "Danny" Savoie; daughters and sons-in-law Mary S. and John Martin and Donna and Michael Prestenbach; brothers Edward "Crow" Price, Lawrence "Larry" Price and John J. Price; sisters Pearl Bonvillain, Betty Gros, Alta Price and Mary Ann Boudreaux; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camilla and Forest Price; grandparents Narcisse and Diana Samanaie, and Dennis and Sarah Price; granddaughter Shalon Renee Belanger; and sister Florence Bonvillain
• Catholic and a homemaker

 

March 14, 2006

Andres Joseph Alcala

• infant son of Andres Alcala and Any Jones, born Dec. 1, 2005, died Jan. 27, 2006, of SIDS
• memorial service held Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Reynolds, Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, Mich., with burial at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Traverse City, Mich.
• survived by his older brother Ridge Joseph Benoit; grandparents Irwin and Molly Boudreaux of Raceland, Joseph Stevens Sr. of Traverse City, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Alcala of Washington State; great-grandparents Ralph and Mary Jane Chauvin and Mrs. Guy Stevens Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather Mr. Guy Stevens Sr.

Velma P. Authement

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:35 a.m. March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Quintin and Brian Authement; daughters Norma Jean Neil, Heddy Lapeyrouse and Sharon Bergeron; brothers Luby and LeRay Pellegrin; sister Annie St. Pierre; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Annassee Authement; parents, Sylvest Joseph and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; great-grandchild Madyson Neil; brother Allen Pellegrin; and sisters Laura Loupe, Emilie Blanchard and Elsie Mae Pellegrin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Raoul P. Benoit

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 12, 2006
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his brothers, Jerome Benoit, Armond Lasseigne and Bruce Benoit
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Benoit and Malvina Tabor Benoit Lasseigne; stepfather Armand Lasseigne Sr.; brother Joseph Benoit; and sister Louise Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bart Michael Boudreaux

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; his remains were cremated
• survived by his father, Julius Anthony Boudreaux; sons Lance J., Brandon P. and Donovan M. Boudreaux; daughter Melanie E. LeBoeuf; brothers Carl G. and Matthew A. boudreaux; sister Catherine "Cookie" Bascle; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Falgout; grandparents, Lorita "Toddy" Falgout, Clifford Falgout Sr., Julian and Sidonia Boudreaux
• member of Terrebonne Community Band; an outdoor fanatic, he loved computers and music; worked for United Diesel
• Samart Funeral Home

William Thomas ‘Bill’ LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 a.m. March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorenze Bergeron LeCompte of Chauvin; daughters Frances Hammons of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Marilyn Henry and Sheryl Pitre of Chauvin; brother Ronald LeCompte of Chauvin; sisters Marietta Ray of Durham/Raleigh, N.C., and Maybell Cancienne of Labadieville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney LeCompte and Estelle LeBoeuf LeCompte; son Leland John LeCompte; brothers Melvin LeCompte and Rene LeCompte; sister Miriam LeCompte; and grandson Michael Pitre
• retired crew boat captain for Texaco; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Audrey Landry Painter

• age 80, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. March 11, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated at today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles Whitney Painter of Houma; son Spencer Painter of Houma; daughter Charlene Painter Cooper of Houma; brother Elwood LeBlanc of Sorrento; sisters Ruby LeBlanc and Thilda Walker of Sorrento and Emmaline LeBlanc of Gonzales; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Orene Dupuy Landry; two brothers, John "Bubby" LeBlanc and Joseph LeBlanc; and two sisters, Beatrice "Tootsie" Schexnayder and Arys Trabeau
• retired as microfilm clerk for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office after 15 years of dedicated service and was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sylvester ‘Syl’ Usey

• age 90, a native and resident of Schriever and former resident of Metairie, died March 12, 2006
• visitation Friday at Lamana Panno Fallo Funeral Home in Metairie; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Lakelawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Regina B. Usey; brother Joseph Thibodaux of Larose; sister Irene Richoux of Cut Off
• preceded in death by his parents, Villier and Josephine Plaisance Usey; brothers Oliver, Junius and Davis Usey of Schriever; sisters Edna U. Roussel of Metairie and Odile U. Benoit of Thibodaux
• parishioner of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church; U.S. Marine veteran
• Jacob Schoen Funeral Home

 

March 15, 2006

Andres Joseph Alcala

• infant son of Andres Alcala and Any Jones, born Dec. 1, 2005, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, of SIDS
• services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Reynolds, Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, Mich., with Father Mike Janowski officiating; eternal resting place is at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Traverse City, Mich.
• survived by his big brother Ridge Joseph Benoit; uncle Joseph Charles Stevens Jr.; grandparents Irwin and Molly Boudreaux of Raceland, Joseph Stevens Sr. of Traverse City, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Alcala of Washington state; great-grandparents Ralph and Mary Jane Chauvin and Mrs. Guy Stevens Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather Mr. Guy Stevens Sr.
• Molly and Irwin spent a week in Traverse City to be with the family
• memorial service will held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews

Leonise ‘Leona’ M. Domangue

• age 89, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. March 13, 2006
• prayer service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Stanley J. and Albert J. Domangue; daughter Mary Bergeron; brother Henry Marcel Jr.; sisters Louise Trosclair, Lucy Michel, Lula Bourg and Viola Dugas; 10 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Domangue; parents Henry and Laura Porche Marcel; sisters Susanna Crochet, Lizzie Authement and Bessie Hebert; and great-granddaughter Shannon Bergeron
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lucille Morgan

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:15 p.m. March 12, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Luke Cemetery in Bayou Dularge
• survived by her son Clifton Peters Jr. of Gray; daughter Kendra L. Morgan of Gray; brothers Edward K. Morgan and Reginald C. Morgan; sisters Brenda Morgan of Los Angeles and Lisa Morgan of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ben Jr. and Lucille White Morgan; grandparents Ben and Laura Celestine Morgan; brother Benny Morgan III; sisters Sheila Morgan Hite and Vanessa L. Morgan
• homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sullivan George Perry

• age 61, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. March 13, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Louise Breaux Perry of Mathews; sons and daughters-in-law Keith and Robin Perry of Douglasville, Ga., Steve and Patti Perry of Houma and Jody and Crystal Perry of Thibodaux; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law Artie J. and Laura Lyons Fabre, Chris M. and Debra Matherne Fabre of Houma; daughter and son-in-law Sharon Perry and Chris Authement of Chauvin; grandchildren, Derek and Lance Davin, Brooke Pope, Amber Hardy, Robert Beckham, Ashley Poe, Nicole and Michael Perry, Caleb and Joseph Authement; step-grandchildren and spouses Melaine Fabre Gaudet and husband, Chris, and Nicholas M. Fabre and fiance Kathleen Butler; great-grandchildren Shane Pope, Kara Pope and Aeva Hardy; special godchild Karen Ann Keller of Raceland; and special aunt Clara Bergeron of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife of 24 years Betty Babin Perry; father Antoine Joseph Perry
• foreman for Harbor Construction Marine; enjoyed fishing and gambling with his wife, spending time with his family and friends; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 16, 2006

Ernest Autin Sr.

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:29 a.m. March 14, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons Ernest Jr. and Kenneth Autin; stepsons James and Malcom Hood; daughter Kathy Marie Doyle; brothers Steven and Joseph Autin; sisters Anna Mae Candies and Emma Matherne; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Willa Dean Autin; parents Clovis and Enola Autin; and son Ted Autin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Karsyn Francis Baudoin

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 12, 2006
• private graveside services held
• survived by her parents, Chris and Briane Granier Baudoin of Raceland; her grandparents, JD and Pam Granier and Richard and Diane Baudoin, all of Raceland; and her great-grandmothers, Lula Mae Champagne of Lockport and Mary R. Baudoin of Raceland
• preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Francis A. Baudoin and Russell Champagne; and her great-grandparents, Albert Vence and Una R. Granier and Jacob Joseph Jr. and Mona S. Dillenkoffer

Jade Angelle Boudreaux

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died March 14, 2006
• graveside service held at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Monique Elizabeth Boudreaux; sisters Alexis Nicole Callahan and Camryn Elizabeth Boudreaux; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert "Bobby" Kraemer and David Cenac
• Falgout Funeral Home

Janet Valerie Baye Delcambre

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and longtime resident of New Iberia, died at 5:45 a.m. March 15, 2006
• visitation today with rosary and Friday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia, with burial at Broussard Cemetery, Bayou Petit Anse Community
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Mary Linda Delcambre of New Iberia, Barbara and Frank Velazquez of Lafayette, Brenda Bourque of New Iberia, Sandra and Warren Gaspard of St. Martinville, Sally Delcambre of New Iberia and Betty and Scott Hoxwoth of New Iberia; sons and daughters-in-law Minos Delcambre Jr., Timmy and Bobbye Delcambre and Lonnie Delcambre, all of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her husband, Minos Delcambre Sr.; parents Felix and Edwina Baye; sister Emelda Baye; brothers Edmond and Joseph Baye; grandsons Ronald Bourque Jr. and Kevin Bourque; great-grandsons Warren "Trey" Gaspard III and Johnathon Stoner Velazquez; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bolsie Landry and Mr. and Mrs. Ludocie Baye
• David Funeral Home of New Iberia

Nora Sanchez Hebert

• age 88, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:18 p.m. March 14, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Freddie and Hazel Hebert, Henry and Mildred Hebert; daughter and son-in-law Glorise and Irvin Bergeron; brothers Roger and Jean Sanchez; sisters Eva Scioneaux and Curley Ordoyne; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Oleize Hebert; parents Mack and Henrietta Sanchez; son Roy Hebert; sisters Maggie Cortez and Yvonne Tabor; and one grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Vivian Poché Pitre

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:02 a.m. March 15, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Carol N. Pitre and Jeanette Robichaux; daughter Louella P. LeBlanc; grandchildren Mindy L. Percle, Karen P. Guillot, Todd Pitre and Mark Pitre; great-grandchildren Crystal Percle, Devin Landry, Dylan Landry and Justin Pitre; great-great-grandchildren Hannah Hebert and Mallari Guillot
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Pitre; parents Nicolas and Alice Bourgeois Poché grandson Daryll Joseph Landry; brothers Ned Poche’ Sr. and Raymond Poche’ Sr.; and sisters Edna B. Zeringue and Velma B. Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Sawyer Jackson Shamblin

• infant from Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. March 15, 2006
• graveside service was held today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by his parents, Woody David Sr. and Jessica Marie Outhouse Shamblin; grandparents Sharon H. Trahan, Neal Trahan and Bobby and Becky Outhouse, James and Sandra Shamblin; brothers Woody Jr. and William Traylor II
• Falgout Funeral Home

Keith Anthony Uggen

• age 47, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Lafayette, died March 12, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux at a later time
• survived by his parents, Donald and Novalyn Uggen; sons Steven and Kriss Uggen; and brother Craig Uggen
• preceded in death by his brother, Kriss Uggen
• supported LOPA by organ donation; longtime manager at Economy Tire Service in Lafayette

 

March 17, 2006

Ferman ‘Tony’ Beasley

• age 93, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 15, 2006
• visitation today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter Bertha Henry of Tampa; stepdaughters Theresa Alcorn of Belle Rose and Marynell Benward of Oakland, Calif.; brother Charles Beasley of Napoleonville; sisters Oda Mary Oliver and Catherine Moore, both of Belle Rose and Naomi Jones of Napoleonville; caregivers Gayle and Sullivan Williams of Napoleonville and Veronte Deams of Smyrna, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Elouise Beasley; son Norman Beasley; daughter Joann Isles; sister Ruth Dupaty and brother Harris Beasley
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Harry Joseph ‘Harold’ Dumont

• age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:10 a.m. March 16, 2006
• visitation Friday at the K.C. Hall and Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Marie Thibodeaux Dumont; sons Errol and Nason Dumont; daughters Merril Gautreaux and Janice Lopez; sister Eula Monroe; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Marie Dubois Dumont; brothers Luby and Camille Dumont; sisters Lena Trahan, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lekeshia Therese Frye

• age 31, a native and resident of Thibodaux died March 14, 2006, of a massive heart attack
• visitation Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Gerald "Taboo" Frye Sr. and Lenora F. Allen of Thibodaux; daughters Jhaia A. Thomas and Jiara L. Thomas of Thibodaux; son Logan Gerrell Frye of Thibodaux; sister Sahleia Konica Frye of Thibodaux; brothers Gerald Jr. and wife Katina Frye of Baton Rouge, and James and wife Latisha Bradley of Nashville, Tenn.
• preceded in death by her stepfather, Phillip Allen; grandparents, Davis and Lou Ethel Frye, Shirley M. Adams and Lloyd Lambert
• member of Tabernacle of Love Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Laura ‘La La’ LeCompt Malbrough

• age 87, native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. March 16, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, and Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her daughter Lenelle M. Campbell; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Paul Malbrough; parents Nicholas Joseph nad Leodile Chauvin LeCompte; brothers Ruffin, Sidney, Gilbert, Harris, Ecton, Cyrus and Randolph LeCompte; sisters Eugenia L. LeBlanc and Mable L. Cunningham Guidry
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling and dancing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anita Molaison McLaughlin

• age 93, a native of Houma, resident of Paradis for 55 years and resident of the Luling Living Center for the past three years, died at 7:50 p.m. March 15, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Davis and Una Mae Orlopp
• preceded in death by her husband, Donald McLaughlin; parents Onisippe and Bernadette Matherne Molaison; brothers Randolph, Luby and Nelson Molaison; and sisters Jeanne Schmill, Louise Marcel, Lena Portier and Olive Matherne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Vivian Poché Pitre

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:02 a.m. March 15, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Carol N. Pitre and Jeanette Robichaux; daughter Louella P. LeBlanc; grandchildren Mindy L. Percle, Karen P. Guillot, Todd Pitre and Mark Pitre; great-grandchildren Crystal Percle, Devin Landry, Dylan Landry and Justin Pitre; great-great-grandchildren Hannah Hebert and Mallari Guillot
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Pitre; parents Nicolas and Alice Bourgeois Poché grandson Daryll Joseph Landry; brothers Ned Poché Sr. and Raymond Poché Sr.; and sisters Edna B. Zeringue and Velma B. Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ella Mae Theriot Slicho

• age 95, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 13, 2006
• graveside service held Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery
• survived by her brother, V.J. Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Frnak Slicho; parents Wilson Theriot Sr. and Grace Robichaux Theriot; brothers Wilson Jr., George, Loveless and Felix Theriot; and sisters Annie, Ida and Grace Theriot and Alice Champagne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

March 18, 2006

Harry Joseph ‘Harold’ Dumont

• age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Marie Thibodeaux Dumont; two sons, Errol Dumont and companion, Louella Lambert, and Nason Dumont and wife, Jennine; two daughters, Merril Gautreaux and husband, Fred, and Janice Lopez and husband, James; one sister, Eula Monroe; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Marie Dubois Dumont; two brothers, Luby and Camille Dumont; and three sisters, Lena Trahan, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard
• member of the American Legion Post No. 380 of Chauvin and a life member of the Ward 7 Club

Laquitha Jackson

• age 17, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Pleasant View Baptist Church; religious service today at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her father, Shaft Jones of Houma; her grandmothers, Mercedes Smith and Elizabeth Jones Bolden, both of Houma; one son, Jarret Brown of Houma; five brothers, Jaheim Jackson, Shaft Verdin, Lemore Verdin, Johnny Naquin and Shaft Jones Jr., all of Houma; and four sisters, Laquita Jackson, Haisha Williams, Shadiamond Castle and Melvina Verdin, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Lynette Jackson; her grandfather, Earl Jones; and her great-grandparents, Charlie Walters and Doretha Walters
• student at Terrebonne High School and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church

 

March 19, 2006

no entries posted

 

March 20, 2006

Rogers ‘Red’ Boudreaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Galliano, died March 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancée, Carrie H. Ables; daughters Maureen B. Strong and husband, Thad, Roxanne B. Martin and husband, Toby Sr., and Lola B. Richard, and husband, John; brother Aramise "Coon" Boudreaux Jr.; sister Louella Mae Fonseca; and grandchildren Donita Martin, Toby Martin Jr., Tristan and Brittany Richard, Garyn Strong, Gabrielle Price, Jason Mayet and Kaelyn Martin
• preceded in death by his wife, Janice Bourg Boudreaux; parents, Aramise and Bernadette Boudreaux; grandson Quenten Strong; and brothers Gerald Boudreaux, Terrance "Terry" Boudreaux and Dickerson "Dick" Boudreaux
• worked for Tidewater Dock Inc. of Golden Meadow and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard; enjoyed hunting, fishing and trawling
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Keiko F. Breaux

• age 79, a native of Japan and resident of Larose died at 6:45 a.m. March 19, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter Dr. Nancy Breaux
• preceded in death by her husband Leo Adam Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Henrietta Hartman Ledet

• age 93, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 3:15 p.m. March 18, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers Joseph A. and Bud J. Hartman; and sister Marie H. Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Optie Ledet; parents Joseph and Bertha Allemand Hartman; son Richard Ledet; brothers Louis J. and Fortuna J. Hartman; sister Rita H. Walker
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Richard J. Ledet

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 18, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Optie and Henrietta Hartman Ledet; and grandparents, Manuel and Daisy Trosclair Ledet, Joseph and Bertha Allemand Hartman
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ray ‘DD’ Mouton

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 10:30 p.m. March 16, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Sherry Orgeron Mouton; son Brad Mouton; daughter Wendy Credeur; brother Clifton Mouton Jr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Sr. and Daisy Marisco Mouton; and son Ronnie Mouton
• Catholic

John W. ‘Dick’ Woodard

• age 70, a native of Lucedale, Miss., and resident of Houma since 1963 died March 18 due to complications after open-heart surgery
• visitation Tuesday at the Mulberry Baptist Church in Houma; pallbearers were Allen, William and Wesley Woodard, Stephen and Mark Maples and Tim Allen; honorary pallbearers include Darwin Maples, Truman and Tommy Fairley, Danny and Scott Pipkins and Mac McCormick; burial ceremony Wednesday at the Woodard Family Cemetery in George County, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Juana Fairley Woodard; sons and daughters-in-law Allen R. and Judy Woodard of Houma and William R. and Andree Woodard of Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law Sharon Beth W. and David Black of Searcy, Ark., grandchildren Wesley W. Woodard, Kaylee T. Woodard, Brady C. Black and Peyton C. Black; sisters and brothers-in-law Minnie Ellen and Darwin Maples of Lucedale, Cindy and Kenneth McCormick of Long Beach, Miss., and Jo Ann and Dan Maples of Macon, Ga.
• preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Myrtle Woodard and brother Roscoe Woodard
• graduated from Lucedale High School before moving to the University of Mississippi to study civil engineering and play football for the Old Miss Rebels; after graduating in 1960, he accepted a position with Texaco in Harvey and was subsequently transferred to Houma in 1963; served the company for 10 years before it was purchased by Tenneco Oil Co. and renamed Tenneco-LaTerre; promoted to manager of Tenneco-LaTerre and excelled at the position through decades of dedicated service and four more corporate takeovers by Fina Oil, Totale Chemicals, Castex Energy and Apache Corp.; as manager of Apache’s Houma office he maintained and protected more than 270,000 acres of wetlands in coastal Louisiana
• pioneer in wetlands surface land management and was the driving force behind the implementation of one of the first mitigation banks in the United Stations near Theriot; as a result of his leadership on the pilot project, Tenneco-LaTerre received the conservation corporation award from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation; also received the achievement award in industrial ecology from Tenneco Oil Co. for his efforts to develop creative approaches to protecting fish, wildlife and other public values associated with the wetlands during exploration and production of oil and gas; through his leadership, Fina-LaTerre was given the Good Land Use Award from the Louisiana Soil and Water Conservation Society for preserving and enhancing coastal wetlands
• his leadership, skills and readiness to volunteer served him well on many professional and business associations; served as president of the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society, President of the Louisiana Land Surveyor’s Association, president of the Louisiana Land Owner’s Association, president of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and president of the National Alligator Association; also a member of numerous other organizations including the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Right-of-Way Association, Louisiana Coastal Seaway Association, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the South Central Industrial Association
• active in the land conservation arena and served as chairman of the board of supervisors of the Lafourche-Terrebonne Soil and Water Conservation District as well as on the management committee of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and the Atchafalaya Basin levee Board; served as both president and vice president of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts from 1998-2003 and the president of the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission from 1987-1994; also served on the Terrebonne Coastal Zone Management Committee; civic philanthropy was very important to him and he served as president of the local chapter of the Kiwanis Club; also one of the founding members of Cub Scout Pack 401 in Houma
• he and his wife Juana were active members in the First United Methodist Church in Houma where he has served as chairman of the administrative board as well as on numerous other committees
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 21, 2006

Therese Albarado Bergeron

• age 77, a native of Brusly St. Vincent and resident of Napoleonville, died March 20, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Edgar K. Bergeron and wife, Patty, and Terry B. Bergeron and wife, Nancy; daughters Faith B. Coover and husband, Tim, and Hope B. Bailey and Huey Jr.; sister Hilda Cedotal; grandchildren Damian Leblanc and wife, Vanessa, Brandon Bergeron, Charlie Bailey and wife, Jacki, Toby Bergeron, Tamara Bergeron, Paul Bergeron and Tiffany Bergeron; and great-grandchildren Allison Leblanc, Saige Bergeron and Amber Leblanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Clay Bergeron; parents Clarence Albarado Sr. and Emelie Rivere Albarado; son Blaise Bergeron; brothers Lawrence Albarado and Clarence Alborado Jr.; and sisters Nelia St. Germain and Agnes Bourgeois
• member of the Third Order of Mary and the St. Anne’s Ladies Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Allen A. Daigle

• age 79, a native of Four Mile Bayou and resident of Morgan City, died March 19, 2006
• religious service held Thursday at Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgan City; entombment followed at the Morgan City Mausoleum; the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad conducted graveside services with full military honors
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Helen Price Daigle of Morgan City; daughter Dierdre Daigle Guidroz and her husband, Robert "Bobby" Guidroz of Bayou Vista; son Jeffrey A. Daigle and his wife, Connie Cheramie Daigle of Thibodaux; grandchildren Belinda Guidroz Cockran and her husband, Jim, Robert "Robbie" Guidroz and his wife, Dawn Bruff Guidroz, Nicholas Allen Guidroz, Lauren Michelle Daigle, Brett Adam Guidroz, Elizabeth Ann Daigle, Natallie Claire Daigle, Anna-Marie Alexandra Daigle, Sara Cheramie Gravois and her husband, Brandon, and Nicholas Paul Cheramie; great-grandchildren Ashley Marie Cockran, Raven Cheyenne Cockran, Joseph Micheal Robert Jeter Guidroz, Skylar Nicole Cockran, Samuel Pedro Gravois, Madison Nicole Guidroz; brother Henry Daigle and his wife, Mona Leopold Daigle; and sisters Enola Daigle Besse and Inez Daigle Prestenbach
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Flavia Jarret Daigle; and brother William Daigle
• worked for Conoco as a field supervisor for 27 years; lifelong member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church; life member of American Legion Post 96 and a member of the St. Mary AARP Chapter 4435
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Dorothy Howeth

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:20 a.m. March 17, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her son Allan Howeth; daughters Vickie Butler, Lorraine Frazier and Darlene Howeth; brothers Jerry and Wilmont Matherne; sister Beulah Camardelle; and grandchildren Tina Howeth, Joshua Howeth, Bonni Butler, Lauren Butler and Jessica Bourg; and great-grandchild Hayle Howeth
• preceded in death by her husband, Gary Eugene Howeth; and sister Lillie Matherne
• Samart Funeral Home

Gayla Martin

• age 32, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 18, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Jimmy Mobley Sr.; father, Allen Martin; step-father Irving Bruce; son Jimmy Mobley Jr.; daughter Pearl Mobley; brothers Toby Martin, Shayne Martin and Scotty Bruce; and seven nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her mother, Gilda Ledet Bruce; and grandparents Pearl and Ernest Ledet and Paul Martin Sr. and Armenia Cheramie Martin
• Catholic; dedicated her time at Golden Meadow schools and was a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Shelly James Martin

• age 97, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. March 19, 2006
• visitation was Monday. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters Evelinna Robinett of Houma, Ethel Links and husband, Jim, of Golden Meadow, and Gardline M. Belanger and husband, Royce, of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; two adopted grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Authement Martin; parents, Louie Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; grandson Don Bergeron; great-granddaughter Jennifer Boudreaux Angelette; son-in-law Dennis Robinett; brothers William "Bill," Isreal, Calvin, Charlie (twin), Eddie, Lawrence and Davis Martin; sisters Mae Martin Hebert, Felecia Martin Lapeyrouse and Nora Martin Chauvin
• retired owner of crew boats. He was also a fur trapper, ship builder for Delta Shipyard in New Orleans, constable in Chauvin and an avid hunter and sportsman
• loved life at his camp, which he called "C’est La Vie," his home for the winter to hunt and summer to fish and entertain; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marjorie ‘Margie’ Rassmussen Morgan

• age 71, a native of Vienna, S.D., and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 a.m. March 19, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held at the funeral home, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City
• survived by her daughter Francine Verrett; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas "Doc" Sidney Blanchard; second husband, Richard Aldebert Morgan; parents, Henry Rassmussen and Nettie Otteson Rassmussen; son Louis "Mert" Blanchard; brothers Mert and Lloyd Rassmussen; and sisters Mildred R. Brown and Irene R. Mcintyre
• retired shoe department manager for Wal-Mart after 15 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

 

March 22, 2006

Mary Gros Truxillo

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:10 a.m. March 21, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 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 her husband, Paul R. Truxillo; brothers Albert "Brother" Gros and Neil Gros Jr.; sisters Helen Benoit, Sandra Naquin, Patty Williams and Susie Chancellor; 14 nephews and nieces; and six great-nephews and great-nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Neil Sr. and Lucy Ledet Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wanda Ann LeBlanc

• age 52, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died March 20, 2006
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Scott and Chad Lyons; brothers Wayne and Keith LeBlanc; sisters and brothers-in-law Barbara and Richard Bonvillain, Gail Cantrelle, Michelle and Dane LeBlanc; grandchildren Rene, Shyla and Brandon Lyons, Shelby and Hailey LeBlan
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louverta Henry Sevin; sons Brandon and Nelson LeBlanc; and daughter Charlene Savoie
• member of the Krewe of Versailles in Larose; loved bingo
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ferdinand August

• age 66, a native of Lucy and resident of Edgard, died at 10:05 p.m. March 17, 2006
• visitation Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helena Markey August; mother Myrtle Gautier August; son Damian August; daughter Felicia August; brothers Ervin and Lawrence; sisters Rita, Bernadette, Vivian and Delores; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Irbine August; daughter Gale August; and brother Chester August
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

March 23, 2006

no entries posted

 

March 24, 2006

Olevia Chauffe August

• age 102, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, died March 15, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Annie Mae Marshall and other relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Stewart; second husband, Jack August; parents John Adam and Alice Blanchard Chauffe; brother Ulysses Chauffe; sisters Ethel Lawrence, Mary Garrett, Eliska Newton, Gertrude Smith, Eunice Batiste, Ora Lee Horton, and Mable Marshall
• member of St. Mark Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gertie Guidry Gervais

• age 90, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died at 10:06 a.m. March 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter Jeanette G. Matherne and Annette G. Chiasson; brother Ingance Guidry; sisters Melissa Thibodeaux and Levi Crochet; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Gervais; parents Charles and Mary Pitre Guidry; brothers Charles, Rene, Clay, Eugene and Lawless Guidry; sisters Ester Ledet, Juanita Rogers and Viola Tevit
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gerald Russell Hebert

• age 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:17 a.m. March 22, 2006
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Ione Hebert; son and daughter-in-law David and Donna Hebert; daughters and sons-in-law JoAnn and Terry Falcon, Vickie and Harris Prejeant, Renell and Darryl Gauthreau; sister Joyce Blanchard; grandchildren and their spouses, Jody Prejeant, Eric and Lana Falcon, Bobby and Katie Hebert, Blake and Desiree’ Falcon, Amanda Blanchard, Dusty Falcon, Kasie Hebert, James Prejeant and Tommy Blanchard; and great-grandchildren Desmond Prejeant, Trey Duet, Kaylee Hebert, Kylee Falcon, Kaelyn Duet, Cameron Hebert and Alora Blake Falcon
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Landry Hebert; parents Arthur and Gertrude Adams Hebert; brother Larry Hebert; and sister Elsie Stansbury
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ricky Darell Looper

• age 46, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died March 20, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his fiancée, Judy Lefort; parents Lana Hilton Foret and Thomas Looper; daughter Sonya Looper; brothers Darwin and Michael Looper; and sister Myra Foret
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael G. Ory

• age 96, a lifelong resident of the Lucy and Edgard area, died at 3:30 p.m. March 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law Dr. M. Dirk and Tateen Ory; daughter and son-in-law Gwendolyn Ory Tartavoulle and Charles Tartavoulle, Carol Ory Wall and Bill Wall; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Barre Ory
• Millet-Guidry Funeral Home of LaPlace

Lovenia ‘Coochie’ Murray Price

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland died March 17, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie Price Jr., of Raceland; daughters Betty and husband Nolan Young of Raceland, Gayle and husband Norris Hills of Boutte; Sherry and Adweena Price of Raceland; sons Jerome and wife Irma Price, Michael and wife Bessie Price of Raceland, and Dale and wife Eva Price of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ernestine Murray; sons Willie Price III, Milton Price Sr., and Ronald Lee Price; brothers Jim Murray Jr., Lawrence Murray Sr., and Ernest Murray; and sisters Rosie Murray and Mary Jane Shelby
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the usher board; hobbies included gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Marcella ‘Murry’ Daigle Thom

• age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Gretna for the past 31 years, died March 21, 2006
• visitation Saturday at the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 LaPalco Blvd., Marrero; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Georgia Frentz Spencer and Stevan G. Spencer; siblings Rosalie D. Himel, Daniel Daigle and Cleven Daigle; grandchildren Eric A. Major, Scott G. Major and Kimberly D. Bueno and husband, Napoleon Bueno; great-grandchildren Brendan Major, Sean Major and Isabella Bueno
• preceded in death by her husband, late Herbert C.S. Thom; parents Arma and Anita Daigle; and sister Helen Morvant
• Mothe Funeral Home

Beatrice J. ‘Mama Bea’ Young

• age 97, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died March 16, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Gloria and Billy Stephney of Richmond, Calif., Rosa and Orea Pace of Labadieville; son Leroyal Young of Labadieville; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one stepchild; eight step-grandchildren; devoted cousin Alice Lorthridge; devoted friends Shaun and Jinel Sawyer; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Moses Young Sr.; son Moses Young Jr.; sisters Frances Della, Stella Jacquot, Elnora Thibodaux and Hattie Moore; and brothers Earl, Joe, Walter and Enis Jones
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

March 25, 2006

Paul Joseph Adams

• age 37, a native of Larose and resident of Lafayette, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation today; service today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Lefty Adams and Faith Chouest; his wife, Elizabeth Bivalacqua of Lafayette; one daughter, Allie Paige Adams of Lafayette; one son, Seth Joseph Adams of Lafayette; his paternal grandmother, Bessie Chouest Adams; his paternal grandfather, Earl John Adams; two brothers, Guy Joseph Adams of Denham Springs and Rhett John Adams of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Steve Chouest and Ramona Anaclade
• employed by Stratos Communications and was highly respected by his peers; deeply loved by his family and many, many friends
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Mary ‘LuLu’ Owens Boudloche

• age 63, a native of Peoria, Ill., and resident of Gray, died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 37 years, Lloyd J. Boudloche of Gray; two sons, Bill Scholl and wife, Tanya, of Cincinnati and Kevin Boudloche Sr. and wife, Rachel, of Meridian, Miss.; one daughter, Donna Boudloche of New Orleans; one brother, the Rev. Ed Owens and wife, Joyce, of Lebanon, Mo.; two sisters, Ida Shambaugh of Four Oaks, N.C., and Theresa Grissett and husband, Billy, of Jacksonville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jessica Scholl, Tobie and Ashli Prosperie, Kayla Boudloche and Kevin Boudloche Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Brooks and Marilynn Owens; one brother, David Owens; one brother-in-law, George Shambaugh Sr.; one sister, Sarah Sue Owens; two nephews, Sean Huval and George Shambaugh Jr.
• retired notary public; member of the Sugarland Country Club; hobbies she enjoyed the most were mind-challenging crossword puzzles and the game of Jeopardy; enjoyed knitting and crafting costumes for Carnival; also enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors; her love for the outdoors made her passion for golf that much deeper; one of her fondest memories was the honor of score keeping for Greg Norman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarence Smith

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace, died Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today at Second New Guide Baptist Church in Metairie; service today at the church
• survived by his wife, Helen Boudreaux Smith; his mother, Edna W. Smith Gilfore; three sisters, Rudy Smith McGuire, Hilda Smith Marshall and Wilma McGuire; three daughters, Shelia Smith Walter, Rita Washington and stepdaughter Pamela Maidson; two sons, Troy Smith and Clarence "Tyrone" Smith III; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his mother-in-law, Leoneed Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Smith Sr.; his stepfather, Julian "Sun" Gilfore; one son, Barriet K. Madison; one daughter, Stephanie M. Smith; one grandson, Brandt T. Smith; his grandmothers, Carrie Hite and Amy Smith; his grandfathers, William Westbrook and Jim Smith; two nieces, Elaine McGuire Vincent and Janice Marshall Howard and one brother-in-law, Isaiah Marshall
• New Orleans cab driver and a member of the Usher Board at Second New Guide Baptist Church in Metairie

Audrey P. McCue

• age 68, a native of Chester, Pa., and a resident of Bradenton, Fla., died Monday, March 20, 2006
• no services held
• survived by three daughters, Alice McCarthy of Bradenton, Audrey Kester of Dallas and Margaret Hickman of Louisiana; two sons, Clifford Kester of Bradenton and Henry McCue of Battle Creek, Mich.; one sister, Margaret Rogers of Houma; three brothers, Charles McCue of Houma, Rudolph McCue of Winchester, Ky., and Richard Harrison of Edgewater, Fla.

Ricky Darell Looper

• age 46, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his fiancée, Judy Lefort; his parents, Lana Hilton Foret and Thomas Looper; one daughter, Natasha Looper; two brothers, Darwin and Michael Looper; and one sister, Myra Foret

Gaynell Marie Legendre

• age 37, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Ray "Butch" Legendre Sr. and Colette Chiasson Legendre; one daughter, Meagan Legendre; one brother, Ray E. "Brother" Legendre Jr.; two sisters, Michele Navarre and Janell "BZ" Sullivan; and one grandfather, John Victor Chiasson
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Norman Legendre Sr. and Lois Legendre and Gertrude Caillouet Chiasson

 

March 26, 2006

no entries posted

 

March 27, 2006

Fredrick Paul Zeringue

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died March 23, 2006
• services held at a later date; burial at the cemetery at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• survived by his brothers Sam Jr., Robert, Daniel, Merton and Donald Zeringue; and sisters Cindy Zeringue, Mona Hebert, Betty Theriot and Marion Champagne
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Irene Danos Zeringue; brother Ralph F. Zeringue; and sister Geraldine Thibodaux

Thomas A. Ward Jr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died March 25, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Tuesday; his remains were cremated
• survived by his brothers, Michael, Don, Alan, Kerry and Richard Ward
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Gloria Ward; and brother James Thomas Ward
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred Deroche Theriot

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 p.m. March 24, 2006
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; religious service held Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons Curtis Louviere of Bourg, Gary Louviere of Chauvin, Floyd Louviere Jr. and Billy Theriot, both of Houma; daughters Paula Danos and Bonnie Clement, both of Houma; brothers Norman and Whitney Deroche; sisters Stella Hutchinson and Josephine Schouest; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Louviere Sr.; second husband, Paul J. Theriot; parents, Albert and Lucina Matherne Deroche; sister Leonise Boudreaux; and son-in-law Michael Clement
• parishioner at St. Joseph Church and a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alzina Hebert Pitre

• age 94, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:18 p.m. March 25, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter Virgina Rita Pitre; granddaughters Jennifer Lasseigne and husband, Ira, and Scarlett Danos and her husband, Robert; great-grandchildren Monique Hodson and husband, Benjamin, Lance Lasseigne and companion, Kensie Bonvillain, Jared Lasseigne, Angelle Stratton and husband, Derek, Lea Danos and companion, Wallie Bruce, Bo Danos, Jon Danos and Bob Danos; great-great-grandchildren Claire, Nathan and Gabriel Hodson and Gavin Lasseigne; sisters Delphine Hebert, Enesia LeJeune and Emelda Lafont; and brother Onezippe Hebert Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Eads Pitre; parents, Onezippe Hebert Sr. and Enesia Smith Hebert; grandsons Nathan and Regie Truxillo; sisters Edelia Hebert Guidry and Beatrice Hebert Pitre; and brothers Bert Sr., Sandras, Lipton and Roy Hebert
• charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Fr. Charles J. Tessier Kaycee Auxiliary of Larose; loved to go to the casino, play Skip-Bo, Phase 10, make the solitaire and watch television

Leonise Percle

• age 86, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 10:20 p.m. March 25, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Benny Percle; daughters Kate Wolf and Joan Percle; brothers O’Neil and Percy Chiasson; sisters Anna Oncale, Shirley Saussage and Ester Faltaman; grandchildren Melissa Mire, Allen Percle, Bryan Percle, Douglas Percle, Tory Rodrigue, Tane R. LeBlanc and Jade Wolf; and great-grandchildren Zacary, Amy, Dennon, Brennan, Brayden, Bobby, Jake, Tomi, Allie, Wes, Samantha and Shelby
• preceded in death by her husband, John H. Percle; parents, Anatole and Valarie Ponvelle Chiasson; son Steve Percle; brother Horace Chiasson; and sisters Inez P. Rodrigue, Flore Percle, Lillian Ordoyne and Bernadette Hallback
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gaynell Marie Legendre

• age 37, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. March 24, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Ray "Butch" Legendre Sr. and Colette Chiasson Legendre; daughter Meagan Legendre; brother Ray E. "Brother" Legendre Jr.; sisters Michele Navarre and Janell "BZ" Sullivan; and grandfather John Victor Chiasson
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Norman Legendre Sr. and Lois Legendre and Gertrude Caillouet Chiasson

Jannice Guilfo Johnson

• age 61, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 24, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ivory Johnson; daughter Jenna Johnson; son Neil Johnson; sisters Albertha Williams of Richmond, Calif., and Geraldine Chaffers of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and brothers Thaddeus Edwards, Antoine and Thomas Guilfo
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Lugenia Buggage Guilfo; sisters Ann Green and Bernadine Guilfo; and brother Clifford Guilfo Sr.
• former teacher’s assistant in Assumption Parish
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

March 28, 2006

Samson A. Matherne Jr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:40 p.m. March 27, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Noella F. Matherne; sisters Edith M. Comardelle and Una M. Comardelle; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Samson A. Matherne Sr. and Melina Matherne; and brother Leo Matherne
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Texaco after 31 years, was a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus and a member of Woodmen of the World and the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Claire Bolton Waguespack

• age 93, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:45 a.m. March 27, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held at the church, with burial at St. Phillip Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her brother James M. Bolton; sister Ruth B. White; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Waguespack; parents, Willie Neal Bolton and Dr. William F. Bolton; brothers F. Neal and William "Bill" Bolton; and sisters Mabel B. Scotto and Dorothy B. Woltz
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 29, 2006

Mary Louise Dickinson Blum

• age 78, a native of Hanceville, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. March 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her sons Joseph Jr. and Dan Blum of Houma; daughter-in-law Priscilla Blum of Houma; stepbrother and sister-in-law Michael and Debbie Dickinson of Highlands, Texas; grandchildren Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; seven great-grandchildren; and cousin John Gordon of Houston, Texas
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blum Sr.; parents, William J. L. Dickinson Sr. and Jeannette A. Gordon Dickinson; and brother William J. L. Dickinson Jr.
• homemaker and a member of Eastern Star; grew up in many towns as her father built bridges for Austin Bridge Company including the Cantelever Bridges at Barrow, Church and Lafayette streets; considered Fort Worth, Texas, her hometown; however, she was a resident of Houma for the past 60 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ruth Marie Gaudet Boudreaux

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:50 p.m. March 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Bessie Gaudet; sons and daughters-in-law Sterling Joseph Jr. and Stephanie Boudreaux; Daniel Philip and Karen Boudreaux, Wayne Anthony and Connie Boudreaux and Thomas Claude and Kim Boudreaux; brothers Jessie, Ray, Jerry and Calvin Gaudet; sisters Leona Robichaux, Dorothy Wilcox, Judy Benoit and Mary Melancon; grandchildren Denise B. Breaux, Sterling J. Boudreaux III, Crystal B. Martin, Tony Philip Boudreaux; Brandi L. Boudreaux, Alexis M. Boudreaux, Alexa Boudreaux, Hannah McNair and Zachary Boudreaux; great-grandchildren Justin Breaux, Bailey Breaux, Kevin Martin Jr. and Gage Martin
• preceded in death by her husband, Sterling J. Boudreaux Sr.; father Claude "Jack" Gaudet; brother Jackson Gaudet; sisters Rosalie Gaudet Benoit and Betty Gaudet Bodamer
• active member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion auxiliaries; enjoyed playing bingo
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melodia ‘Ma-Ma Noonie’ Dufrene

• age 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. March 28, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Mabel Dufrene Thibodaux and Irma Dufrene Vedros; sister Angela Hebert; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Anthony Dufrene; parents, Clemille and Sofie Rivet Dufrene; brothers Whitney, Evans, George, Louis and Cestive Dufrene; and sister Lucille Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary Alice LaGraize Gaudet

• age 84, a resident of the Westbank for 60 years, died March 25, 2006
• visitation today at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero and Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Alfred P. Gaudet Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law Alfred L. and Kathleen Gaudet and Dean P. Gaudet; daughter and son-in-law Beryl and Wayne Toups; sister Rosalie L. Thibodaux; sister-in-law Pearl Gaudet LaGraize, Burtis Gaudet, Esthelina Naquin, Wilma Henry and Sylvia Gaudet; granddaughter Kim Marie Toups; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis P. and Mary LaGraize; brother Percy LaGraize; sister-in-law Matilda Gaudet; brothers-in-law Leroy Thibodaux, Carroll Gaudet, Clay A. Gaudet, Claude Naquin and Emilienne Gaudet
• Mothe Funeral Home

Gilbert George Hebert Sr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 25, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Claire G. Hebert; sons Gilbert Hebert Jr. and wife Renelee of Metairie, Gary Oncale and wife Bernadette of San Antonio; daughters Patricia Smith and husband Loy of Schriever, Donna Talbot and husband Daryl of Thibodaux; sister Lorraine Guillot; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert J. Hebert; mother Nora Elfert Hebert; first wife Rosalie Ledet Hebert; daughter Janis Hebert; and great-grandchild Blaine Faslund
• owner of Hebert’s Texaco after working many years in the oil and gas industry. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and served as grand knight of KC Council 1114 for two years. He also served as a Eucharistic minister and usher. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and working in his garden

Garrison ‘Gary’ Kiger

• age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died March 20, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Gloria Dupre Kiger
• preceded in death by his father, Harrison Kiger
• Samart Funeral Home

Beverly Smith Williams

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Opelousas, died at 4 a.m. March 26, 2006
• memorial service Tuesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by her son, Larry Williams; daughters Vanessa Smith, Samantha Williams, Ashley Williams and Latoya Williams; brothers Claude, Nolan, Walter, Gilbert James and Freddie Smith; sisters Ester, Fannie, Sylvia and Lexine; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Smith, Genevieve Smith; brothers Sambo and Robert Smith; sisters Mary, Shirley and Joyce Smith; and one grandchild
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

March 30, 2006

Earl Jack Oncale

• age 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gray, died March 29, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Bridget Catholic church in Schriever; mass of burial will be celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son Brad Oncale of Mandeville; daughters Lisa Samanie of Schriever, Jackie Dupre of Bayou Blue, and Holly Gaudet of Houma; sister Mable Trosclair of Chackbay; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, June S. Oncale; parents, Joseph and Elodie Oncale; grandson B.J. Samanie; brothers Elmo and Clarence; and sister Edmay Thibodaux
• World War II Navy Veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gilbert George Hebert Sr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 25, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Claire G. Hebert; sons Gilbert Hebert Jr. and wife Renelee of Metairie, Gary Oncale and wife Bernadette of San Antonio; daughters Patricia Smith and husband Loy of Schriever, Donna Talbot and husband Daryl of Thibodaux; sister Lorraine Guillot; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert J. Hebert; mother Nora Elfert Hebert; first wife Rosalie Ledet Hebert; daughter Janis Hebert; and great-grandchild Blaine Faslund
• owner of Hebert’s Texaco after working many years in the oil and gas industry; fourth degree Knight of Columbus and served as grand knight of KC Council 1114 for two years; also served as a Eucharistic minister and usher; enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and working in his garden

Russell Anthony Collins

• age 58, a native of Galliano and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died at 11:32 a.m. March 24, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Martha; brother Mike Collins; nieces Lisa Louviere and Jacki Pierce; nephew Michael Paul Collins; grand-nieces Shae Pierce, Celie Collins, and Lauren Louviere
• preceded in death by his parents, Clara Daigle Collins and Paul Collins
• medical technologist and served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves; South Lafourche R.O.T.C. provided graveside military services
• Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano

Mary Louise Dickinson Blum

• age 78, a native of Hanceville, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. March 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her sons Joseph Jr. and Dan Blum of Houma; daughter-in-law Priscilla Blum of Houma; stepbrother and sister-in-law Michael and Debbie Dickinson of Highlands, Texas; grandchildren Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; seven great-grandchildren; and cousin John Gordon of Houston, Texas
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blum Sr.; parents, William J. L. Dickinson Sr. and Jeannette A. Gordon Dickinson; and brother William J. L. Dickinson Jr.
• homemaker and a member of Eastern Star; grew up in many towns as her father built bridges for Austin Bridge Company including the Cantelever Bridges at Barrow, Church and Lafayette streets; considered Fort Worth, Texas, her hometown; however, she was a resident of Houma for the past 60 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

March 31, 2006

Florida Adams

• age 86, a resident of Klotzville, died March 24, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Lenna Brown Smtih of Houston and Bernadine Adams of New Orleans; sons the Rev. Albert Adams of Paincourtville and Milton Adams of Belle Rose; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Adams; parents, Walter and Dora Lovincy; sons Isaac and Samuel Adams Jr.; sisters Lucy Mae Lovincy, Dorothy Nora and Eola Daigle; and brother Walter Lovincy
• usher at Virginia Baptist Church and a member of the building fund, Willing Workers, Beautifying Committee, Benevolent Society and Mount Moriah Lodge No. 28 Order of Eastern Star
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Nelson Adam Arceneaux

• age 85, a native of Duson and resident of Thibodaux, died March 29, 2006
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Felma Robichaux Arceneaux; daughters Debbie Arceneaux, Dianne Arceneaux and Mary Hebert and her husband, N.J.; grandchildren Tilmon Griffin III, Ben Griffin, Nicki Williams, Justin Hebert and Dylan Hebert; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Winie Arceneaux; and sister Nella A. Meche
• educator in Lafourche Parish for 34 years; teacher for eight years, a supervisor for 23 years, and an assistant superintendent for three years
• native of Acadia Parish and a resident of Thibodaux for 59 years; served in the Army Air Force in World War II as a sergeant; joined the National Guard and Reserves and retired as a major; member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1114 and a fourth-degree knight
• former member of the Krewe of Christopher, which he served as a board member and president; also a supporter of the JROTC and presenter of the Maj. Nelson Arceneaux Trophy; active in the 4-H Club Achievement Day for 50 years
• served as an usher at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for many years
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Russell Anthony Collins

• age 58, a native of Galliano and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died at 11:32 a.m. March 24, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother and sister-in-law Mike Collins and Martha Collins; nieces Lisa Louviere and Jacki Pierce; nephew Michael Paul Collins; grand-nieces Shae Pierce, Celie Collins, and Lauren Louviere
• preceded in death by his parents, Clara Daigle Collins and Paul Collins
• medical technologist and served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves; South Lafourche JROTC provided graveside military services
• Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano

Annie D. Dufrene

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:45 a.m. March 29, 2006
• visitation Sunday and Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond J. Dufrene; sons Leslie and Dale Dufrene; daughter Flora Arceneaux; brother Josh Dufrene; sisters Walterine Comardelle, Winnie McCully, Dessie Burson and Vonnie McBlair; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Lucia Authement Dufrene; brother Walter Dufrene; and sister Eula Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ernest C. Hansen Sr.

• age 94, a native and resident of New Orleans, died March 30, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery in Thibodaux, to be with his wife, Mary, who passed away in September
• survived by sons Dr. Ernest C. Hansen Jr. and Judge Gerard P. Hansen; grandchildren Dr. Ernest C. Hansen III, Margaret Ann Guillot, Mary Ann Guillot, Allison E. Hansen and Ashley M. Hansen; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gemelli Hansen; and parents, Ernest P. Hansen and Irene Loisel Hansen
• co-owner and proprietor of Hansen Sno-Bliz in New Orleans; invented and patented the first sno-ball ice-shaving machine, known as the Sno-Bliz

Tyler Anthony Jeblonski

• age 1 month, four days, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died March 28, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Jessica Leigh Jeblonski; father, Tad Chaisson; grandparents Mark and Sonya Jeblonski and Pamela Olivier Chaisson; great-grandmother Claudette Olivier; step-brothers Seth Robin and Tate Benoit; and step- grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Thaddeus Chaisson
• preceded in death by his uncle Tony Chaisson; great-grandparents Joe and Ann Marie Jeblonski; and brother Ted Chaisson Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Percy H. Neylon

• age 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 24, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his wife, Mary Neylon of Gray; sons Percy D. Poindexter and Travis Goudy of Thibodaux and Jerry "Poke" Neylon of Gray; sisters Hattie Jones of Vacherie, Jean Anderson of Thibodaux and Pearlie Williams of Houston; two god-children; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy H. Neylon Sr. and Mildred Jackson Neylon; son Roland "Pop" Poindexter; brother George Neylon; and his grandparents
• Methodist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Garrison ‘Gary’ Kiger

• age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died March 20, 2006
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Gloria Dupre Kiger
• preceded in death by his father, Harrison Kiger
• Samart Funeral Home