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Obituaries September, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 October 2006

September 1, 2006

Helen Thomas

• age 63, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in New Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Irvin Thomas of Labadieville; two sons, Donald J. Jefferson and Daniel T. Rhodes of Labadieville; two sisters, Flora B. Sawyer of Labadieville and Peggy Jefferson of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alzina Myles and Charlie Jefferson; three brothers, Charlie Jefferson Jr., Ernest Graph and Harry Graph; and one sister, Elouise Monroe
• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board

Winnie Chauvin Theriot

• age 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lunny Theriot; five sons, Lynn Theriot and wife, Nelly, Frederick Theriot, Joel Theriot, Kenneth Theriot and wife, Linda, and Mark Theriot and former wife, Terrie; one daughter, Lola Theriot Pinell and husband, Richard; three brothers, Junius, Philip and Anthony Chauvin; 17 grandchildren, Richard, Randall, Robert, Craig, Sherri, Gene, John, Sheila, Mickie, Emily, Christine, Jason, Marie, Jessica, Jennifer, Jarod and Lindsey; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Fred Chauvin; her mother, Massie Robichaux Chauvin; one son, Gene Peter Theriot; one daughter, Christine Marie Theriot; two brothers, Wilbert and Andrew Chauvin; and four sisters, Gertie C. Lapeyrouse, Blanche C. Pellegrin, Cecile C. Theriot and Marceline Chauvin
• homemaker and enjoyed sewing and reading; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred Alleyne Swanner

• age 81, a native of Belmont, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Miss.; religious service Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in Lindsey Cemetery in Belmont, Miss.
• survived by three sons, James, Norman and Neal Swanner; two daughters-in-law, Debbie and Rosemary Swanner; five grandchildren, Douglas, Jamie, Melissa, Ricky and Barry Swanner; four great-grandchildren, Brandon Lee, Casie Swanner, Nicole Arabie and Katelyn Swanner; and one nephew, Larry Anglin
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Edgar Swanner; her parents, W.C. "Lum" Anglin and Rosalie Tidwell Anglin Kirchem; and one brother, Trevor Lee Anglin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alfred E. Singleton

• age 70, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Galliano, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lorena S. Singleton; three stepsons, David, Loney and Laris Guidry; two daughters, Jean Charpentier and Penny Singleton; three stepdaughters, Mona Guidry, Annarena St. Pierre and Amanda Delatte; three brothers, Frank, J.T. and Ronnie; five sisters, Frances, Beatrice, Rose, Sandra Mae and Faye; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella Mae W. Singleton; and one brother, Allen Singleton
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Howard Joseph Pertuit

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Zeringue Pertuit; two sons, Dean J. Pertuit and James J. Pertuit; two daughters, Tina Armstrong and Rachael Pertuit; one brother, Edward Pertuit; two sisters, Robena Duplantis and Doris Hoob; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Benson Pertuit Sr.; his mother, Josephine Folse Pertuit; and three brothers, Nelson, Harold and Benson Pertuit Jr.
• U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion and VFW of Raceland and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Gertie Mae Johnson

• age 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dexter Smith and wife, Gayle, and Keith Simmons and wife, Cleo, of Houma; five daughters, Joyce Ray and husband, Leroy, of Bayou Black, Brenda Richardson and husband, the Rev. Freddie, of Houma, Johnnie Belinda Edwards and husband, David, of Raceland, Nadine Davis and husband, Travis, and Julie Short and husband, Coyal, of Chauvin; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, George Smith Sr. and Albert Johnson; her parents, Lucille Parker and Henry Simmons; one son, George "Lil George" Smith Jr., one daughter, Lucille Dock; one brother, James Brown Sr.; and one sister, Dorothy Knightshed
• homemaker and was Baptist

Lloyd Earl Guillot Sr.

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Luling, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by three sons, Lloyd Guillot Jr., Bryan Guillot and Darryl Guillot; one daughter, Shirley Vicknair; one brother, Sidney Guillot Sr.; one sister, Grace Cancienne; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Muller Guillot; his father, Ulysses Guillot Sr.; his mother, Laura Smith Guillot; seven brothers, Albert, Adia, Charlie, Ulysses Jr., Nolan, Clarence and Thomas Guillot; and two sisters, Lucille Pitre and Aline Clouatre
• U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Louise Bruce Duet

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• funeral services were scheduled today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Linton Duet Jr. and Dale Duet; one daughter, Sandra Plaisance; two brothers, Irving and Griven Bruce; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Linton Duet Sr.; her parents, Octave Bruce and Aramis Rousse Bruce; one son, Richard Duet; two brothers, Freddie Bruce Sr. and Louis Bruce; and three sisters, Evelyn Autin, Isabelle Bruce and Alzina Hodge
• homemaker and was Catholic

Iona Iris Boyd

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Morgan City, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006
• religious service Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Boyd of Morgan City; one son, Kenya Bolden of Morgan City; one daughter, Kendra Bolden of Long Beach, Calif.; and five sisters, Ramona Trosclair and Elaine Bailey, both of Morgan City, Jacqueline Trosclair of Sun City, Calif., and Cynthia Trosclair and Ezella Brown, both of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Muritta Trosclair and Clinton Trosclair Sr.; and two brothers, Clinton Trosclair Jr. and Basil Trosclair
• cosmetologist

 

September 2, 2006

Marie S. Dantin

• age 94, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Vivian Bruce, Audrey Boudreaux and Cathy Shannon; two sisters, Nola Garrison and Velma Good; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Luderic Dantin; her parents, Dave and Adele B. Sapia; one son, Lee Dantin; one daughter, Suzanne Gilbert; four brothers, Harry, Eddie, Nolan and Emory Sapia; and one sister, Winnie Autin

Lilian Thibodaux Naquin

• age 101, a lifelong resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Beulah Fanguy; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey J. Naquin; her parents, Mathilde Bourgeois and Wallace J. Thibodaux; and four sisters, Hattie LeBlanc, Pearl Mothe, Betty Talbot and Gladys Thibodaux
• educator and principal at Bayou Blue Elementary School for 43 years beginning in 1926, teaching 17 students in a one-room school house and retiring from the current elementary school in 1970; driving force in the community, which inspired her students to continue their education
• held a professional membership in the Lafourche Parish Teachers Association, Elementary Principals Association, local and national Retired Teacher’s Associations, the Raceland Fire Department’s Grand Marshal’s Club and the Lafourche Parish Chamber of Commerce
• charter member of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Organization and volunteered many years in organizing and working at the annual St. Louis Church Parish Fair; began an adult-education program in Bayou Blue and with her husband, Aubrey, spearheaded the American Red Cross drive for many years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Barbara Ordogne

• age 45, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Summit, Miss., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006
• memorial service today at the House of Prayer in Thibodaux
• survived by one daughter, Sibyl Adams Marcotte and husband, Raymond, of Summit; two brothers, Ronald Adams and wife, Alino, of Thibodaux and Joseph Adams of Thibodaux; one sister, Catherine Thibodaux of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Rene Adams and Dylan Michael Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, John Adams and Oceana Cathorine Clement Adams; two brothers, Jeffrey and Clinton Adams; and her grandparents, Lionel Clement and Louise Chiasson Clement, Felix Adams and Lenore Oncale Adams
• homemaker
• Jones Family Funeral Services L.L.C.

Melvyn B. Rochel

• age 66, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Gibson, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Gibson Methodist Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his wife, Vivia Faye Prejean Rochel; his mother, Ruth Watson Rochel; one son, Chad Michael Rochel; and one brother, Billy R. Rochel
• preceded in death by his father, Ivy Rochel Jr.

Carl John Thibodeaux

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 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 his mother, Stella Levron Brunet of Galliano; two brothers, Allen "Al" Thibodeaux and wife, Cindy, of Mathews, and Mark Thibodeaux and wife, Laurie, of Houma; and one sister, Patricia Martin and husband, Ray, of Dallas
• preceded in death by his father, Claude Joseph Thibodeaux; and one brother, Glenn Thibodeaux
• environmental geologist

 

September 3, 2006

Ramona Causin Foret

• age 78, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cindy Foret Blanchard and husband, Wayne, and Sandra Foret Marcel and husband, Millard Marcel Jr., of Houma; one brother, Gerald Causin and wife, Theresa, of Harvey; and three grandchildren, Becki Blanchard Badeaux and husband, Timmy, Scott Blanchard, and Jessica Marcel White and husband, Jamie, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo "Ricky" J. Foret; her parents, John Samuel Causin and Olivia Rodriguez Causin; one son, Ricardo J. Foret Jr.; and three brothers, Eldon Causin, Roland Causin and Marvin Causin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dewey J. Lapeyrouse

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lanson "Lanny" Lapeyrouse Sr. and wife, Margaret Lapeyrouse, and Dewey P. Lapeyrouse; one daughter, Debra "Debbie" and husband, Jonathan "Jon" Chauvin; one brother, Andrew and wife, Olivia "Poole" Lapeyrouse; six grandchildren, Lanson Lapeyrouse Jr., Vinceson Lapeyrouse, Allyson and Daniel Domangue, Alanna Chauvin and Adam Chauvin; and one great-grandchild, Isabella Chauvin
• preceded in death by his wife, Ismay "May" Bourg Lapeyrouse; his parents, Octave Lapeyrouse Jr. and Emma Fanguy; one son, Kennard J. Lapeyrouse; five brothers, Louis, Leo, Camille, Octave and William Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Lillian "Te-Taunte" Lapeyrouse and Emma "Tut" Vosbein
• shrimpers and a member of the American Legion; made many rosaries that are used worldwide
• Samart Funeral Home

Sherry Ann Vizier

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 2:41 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kenneth Trosclair and Rowdy Trosclair; two daughters, Shelly Vizier and Tammy Trosclair; one brother, Scott Trosclair; two sisters, Elaine Hanberry and Polly Robertson; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Nootsie Vizier and Lula Breaux Vizier; one daughter, Mary Trosclair; one brother, Kenneth Vizier; and one sister, Scarlet Vizier
• Catholic

Clyde Gerald Waguespack Sr.

• age 77, a native of Vacherie and resident of St. Charles Community in Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 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 his wife of 53 years, Goldie Bergeron Waguespack; three sons, Glenn Waguespack and wife, Yvette; Clyde Waguespack Jr. and wife, Sandra, and Robert Waguespack and fiance, Elaine Daigle; two brothers, Jerry Waguespack and Wilbert Waguespack Jr.; and four grandchildren, Ross, Ryan, Allison and Kristen
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Waguespack Sr. and Elise Dolese Waguespack; and one sister, Iris Waguespack Kling
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

September 4, 2006

no entries posted

 

September 5, 2006

Jayla ‘Baby Jay’ Bagola

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Joseph Julien Jr. and Angel Bagola; one brother, Immanuel Bagola; and her grandmother, Susan Tenfingers
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph E. Julien Sr. and Joyce Adams Julien

Josephine ‘Dut’ Dupre Billiot

• age 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lawrence "Clarence" Billiot; her mother, Eula Foret of Houma; five brothers, Robert Dupre and wife, Kathy, of Chauvin, Eugene Dupre and wife, Marie, of McKinney, Texas, Hubert Dupre Jr. and wife, Debra, of Chauvin, Drake Foret of Houma and Donald Foret and wife, Jaime, of Bourg; three sisters, Patsy Dupre of Houma, Hattie Picou of Chauvin and Sherry Smith and husband, Mickey, of Houma; her beloved friend, Mary Authement; her little angels, Chris, Coby, Kiah, Amilia and Gracie; seven godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Hubert Dupre Sr.; and two brothers-in-law, Elie Dupre Jr. and Edward Picou Jr.
• favorite pastime was her daily phone calls to everyone; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home

Alice Mae ‘Cherie’ LeBoeuf Blanchard

• age 77, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 6:28 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Linward Blanchard; four sons, Randy Blanchard and wife, Jeanetta, Jason Blanchard and wife, Sally, Mark Blanchard and wife, Lisa, and Gary Blanchard; one daughter, Sherry Champagne and husband, Franklin Jr.; one brother, Lester LeBoeuf; three sisters, Hilda Fanguy, Anaise Fanguy and Doicia Voisin; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Emily Dupre LeBoeuf; three brothers, Howell, Clifton and Herbert LeBoeuf; and two sisters, Jeanne Brunet and Nolia LeBoeuf
• homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Gertrude Agnes ‘Momie’ Schexnaildre Daigle

• age 104, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by six sons, Edward Joseph Daigle and wife, Virginia, Ray Daigle of Houma, Leslie Daigle and wife, Ann, of Thibodaux, Carroll Daigle and wife, Josie, of Gonzales, Jerome Daigle and wife, Carmel, and Thomas Daigle and wife, Nelva, of Houma; two daughters, Anna Marie Hebert and husband, Fred, and Carolyn Milsted and husband, William, of Houma; one son-in-law, Harold Begue of Houma; two sisters, Vera Dupuy of New Orleans and Ruth Clement of Plaquemine; 42 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Daigle; her parents, John Berchmans Schexnaildre and Elizabeth Gallagher Schexnaildre; one son, Gerald Daigle; one daughter, Elizabeth Begue; one daughter-in-law, Marjorie Daigle; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers, Steve, Pete, Berchmans, Mervin and Earl Schexnaildre; and four sisters, Vivias Hebert, Alice Landry, Sister Mary Edmund Schexnaildre and Bessie Olano
• homemaker and a member of Anawim, Catholic Daughters of America, Mother’s Club of St. Francis de Sales School and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Ramona Causin Foret

• age 78, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cindy Foret Blanchard and husband, Wayne, and Sandra Foret Marcel and husband, Millard Marcel Jr., of Houma; one brother, Gerald Causin and wife, Theresa, of Harvey; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo "Ricky" J. Foret; her parents, John Samuel Causin and Olivia Rodriguez Causin; one son, Ricardo J. Foret Jr.; and three brothers, Eldon Causin, Roland Causin and Marvin Causin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Abbie Joseph ‘AJ’ Domangue Jr.

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Abbie J. Domangue III and Anthony D. Domangue; one daughter, Kathy D. Belanger; two sisters, Vially D. LeCompte and Rosabell D. Arceneaux; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Rita Foret Domangue; and his parents, Abbie Joseph Domangue Sr. and Ellena Lapeyrouse Domangue
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dewey J. Lapeyrouse

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lanson "Lanny" Lapeyrouse Sr. and wife, Margaret Lapeyrouse, and Dewey P. Lapeyrouse; one daughter, Debra "Debbie" Chauvin and husband, Jonathan "Jon" Chauvin; one brother, Andrew and wife, Olivia "Poole" Lapeyrouse; six grandchildren, Lanson Lapeyrouse Jr., Vinceson Lapeyrouse, Allyson and Daniel Domangue, Alanna Chauvin and Adam Chauvin; and one great-grandchild, Isabella Chauvin
• preceded in death by his wife, Ismay "May" Bourg Lapeyrouse; his parents, Octave Lapeyrouse Jr. and Emma Fanguy; one son, Kennard J. Lapeyrouse; five brothers, Louis, Leo, Camille, Octave and William Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Lillian "Te-Taunte" Lapeyrouse and Emma "Tut" Vosbein
• shrimper and a member of the American Legion; made many rosaries that are used worldwide and enjoyed gardening vegetables and fruits
• Samart Funeral Home

Arthur Joseph Thibodeaux Jr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brunella Luke of Chauvin; three brothers, Lindsay "T-Lin" Thibodeaux of Houma, Wilbert Thibodeaux and Jimmy Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one sister, Ismay "Mae Me" Lirette of Chauvin; three grandchildren, Kell Luke and wife, Donna, Tedd Luke and wife, Karen, and Tillman Luke Jr. and wife, Patricia; and six grandchildren, Shelly Luke Thompson and husband, Scott, Joeby Luke, Arthur Luke, Samantha Luke, Nicholas Luke and Kristen Luke
• preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Marie Authement; his parents, Arthur Joseph Thibodeaux Sr. and Ella Pellegrin Thibodeaux; one brother, Elton "T-Yet" Thibodeaux; and three sisters, Winnona "T-Non" T. Lirette, Blanch T. Theriot and Vallie T. Collins
• retired foreman with Indian Ridge Shrimp Co. for 70 years doing many different jobs; between his factory work he was a carpenter, plumber and electrician; co-owner of a shrimp boat and was a fur trapper; loved to work in his vegetable garden and flower beds; member of Ward Seven Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

September 6, 2006

Daniel L. Waguespack

• age 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Glenda Boudreaux Waguespack; two sons, Jody Waguespack and wife, Linda, of Springhill, Fla., and Christopher Waguespack of Bryam, Miss.; three daughters, Alicia W. Ledet and husband, Troy Ledet Jr., Kelly Waguespack and fiance, Bobby Thompson, of Memphis, Tenn., and Dawn W. Andras and husband, Todd Andras, of Raceland; one stepchild, Clay Moorer; four grandchildren, Troy Ledet Jr., Bradley Andras, Ashley Andras and Kaitlyn Ledet; one great-grandchild, Troy Ledet; five step-grandchildren, Lisa Milderhand of St. Louis, Kelly Brunner of Dunedin and Blaine McVicker of Srpinghill, Katrina Allen and Courtney Thompson of Memphis; seven step-great-grandchildren, Christopher Pehit and Krystal Bence of St. Louis, Skilar McVickers of Springhill, Daniel Varela of St. Louis and Trevar McVicker of Springhill; three brothers, Pierre Waguespack of Thibodaux, Eddie Waguespack of Schriever and Raymond Waguespack of Thibodaux; and one sister, Eva Mae Miller of Vacherie
• preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Therese O. Waguespack; four brothers, Lloyd, O’Neil, Luke Joseph "LJ" and O.J. Waguespack; and three sisters, Ann Waguespack, Joyce Rodrigue and Yvonne Melancon
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Arthur Joseph ‘T-Tur’ Thibodeaux Jr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brunella Luke of Chauvin; three brothers, Lindsay "T-Lin" Thibodeaux of Houma, Wilbert Thibodeaux and Jimmy Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one sister, Ismay "Mae Me" Lirette of Chauvin; one former son-in-law, Tilman Luke Sr. of Houma; three grandchildren, Kell Luke and wife, Donna, Todd Luke and wife, Karen, and Tilman Luke Jr. and wife, Patricia; and seven grandchildren, Shelley Luke Thompson and husband, Scott, Joeby Luke, Arthur Luke, Samantha Luke, Nicholas Luke, Kristen Luke and Kristie Luke
• preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Marie Authement; his parents, Arthur Joseph Thibodeaux Sr. and Ella Pellegrin Thibodeaux; one brother, Elton "T-Yet" Thibodeaux; and three sisters, Winnona "T-Non" T. Lirette, Blanch T. Theriot and Vallie T. Collins
• retired foreman with Indian Ridge Shrimp Co. for 70 years doing many different jobs; between his factory work he was a carpenter, plumber and electrician; co-owner of a shrimp boat and was a fur trapper; loved to work in his vegetable garden and flowerbeds; member of Ward Seven Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert Philip Pontif Sr.

• age 75, a native of Little Bayou Black and resident of Gray, died at 2:34 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; military service Saturday at the funeral home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert "Bobby" Pontif Jr. and David Pontif Sr.; one daughter, Margaret Ann Pontif; two brothers, George and John Pontif; two sisters, Alice Guidry and Vivian Cancienne; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Pontif; his parents, Oliver and Juliette Bourg Pontif; one son, Patrick James Pontif; one brother, Ned Pontif; and two sisters, Agnes Vice and Hazel Charter
• owner of Industrial Railroad Service Inc. in Gray for 35 years and served two tours of duty in the U.S. Army; Catholic

Clarence Joseph ‘Kit’ Naquin Sr.

• age 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma and Gibson, died after a lengthy illness, Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church; services Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Laura Mae Pitre Bauman Naquin; five children and spouses, Ella N. and Roy Gambarella, Clarence Jr. and Brenda Naquin, Karen N. and Mannuel Blanchard Sr., Monica N. and Timmy Bonvillain and Robert and Christa Naquin; eight grandchildren and spouses, Toby and Jackie Gambarella, Amy Lois Blanchard and companion, Nick Calligaro, Mannuel "Manny" Blanchard Jr., Katie Lois Bonvillain, Jarrod Bolt, Brandon Bolt, Kylie Naquin and Bryce Joseph Naquin; two-great-grandchildren, Cole Joseph Thibodeaux and Piper Elonni Gambarella; one sister and brother-in-law, Belle "Betty" N. and Euma Allemand; five stepchildren and spouses, Gail B. and Jimmy Moss, George Jr. and Stacie Bauman, Nova Dee B. Guy, Jonah and Penny Bauman and Pat Bauman; nine step-grandchildren and spouses, Georgiana Bauman, Larry Moss, Donnie Deroche, Georgiana B. and Tim Billelo, Lisa B. and Corey Giroir, Brittany Bauman, Kandi Guy and fiance, Ricky Joe Aucoin, Tasha B. and Mike Reese and Kayla Bauman; and four step-great-grandchildren, Alexis Billelo, Christian Billelo, Shelby Giroir and Karoline Giroir
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Trosclair Naquin; his parents, Milton Sr. and Mary Gros Naquin; and nine siblings, Adrian "Bute" Naquin, Azelie (Lee Lee) N. Moore Traigle, Charles "Charlie" Naquin, Alice "Sweet" N. Richard, Marie N. Blanchard, Milton "Coon" Naquin Jr., Theopold "Paul" Naquin, Wilton "Nook" Naquin and Elxige N. Lasseigne
• longtime employee of J. Ray McDermott. In his younger and healthier years he loved to hunt, fish and trawl; loved to tend to his mirlitons and stray animals; even if he didn’t feel well, he was always ready to go cha-ching at the casino
• Samart Funeral Home

Jeanette ‘Ba-Ba’ Matthews

• age 48, a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Malcolm Taylor; five daughters, Leslie, Dionne, Sabrina, Shareka and Ashley Matthews, all of Houma; one son, Solomon Matthews of Houma; five sisters, Betty C. Matthews, Viola M. Christian, Gracie M. Matthews, Ethel M. Moore and husband, Eddie, and Diana M. Collins and husband, Alfred; three brothers, John Matthews, Michael D. Matthews and wife, Daisy, and Fellman Matthews Jr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Fellman Matthews Sr. and Louise Davis Matthews; one son, Daniel Courtney "Co-Co" Matthews; three sisters, Nellie M. Ruffin, Louise M. Mazink and Jacqueline LeBlanc; and two brothers, Herbert and Lawrence Matthews

Hazel Zeringue Legendre

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Kathleen L. Durocher and husband, Nolan "Butch", and Roslyn L. Rhodes and husband, Michael; two brothers, Pierre "Nobby" Zeringue and Eugene "E.P." Zeringue; one sister, Ruth Z. Folse; six grandchildren, Chris Durocher, Bryan Durocher, Kim D. Gros and Andy Durocher, all of Thibodaux, Glenn M. Rhodes of Wilmington, N.C., and Van Rhodes of Greenwood Village, Colo.; and six great-grandchildren, Cody Durocher, Dayton Durocher, Cole Durocher, Wess Durocher and half-sister, Maria Sanchez, Hunter Gros and Austin Gros
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland A. Legendre; her parents, Adrien Joseph Zeringue and Judith Babin Zeringue; and two brothers, Kenneth A. Zeringue and Andrew Zeringue
• board member of the Thibodaux Senior Citizens and a former board member of the Lafourche Council on Aging; member of the Louisiana and Lafourche Retired Teachers Association, St. Joseph Alter Society, local AARP chapter, Thibodaux Regional Hospital Auxiliary and the Serra Club
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Frederick Joseph ‘Fred’ Dazee

• age 88, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Irene Arcement Dazee of Labadieville and resident of Houma; one son, Dale John Dazee and companion, Debbie Luke, of Houma; two daughters, Marie Phipps and husband, Grover "J.R." Phipps, and Ray Ann Dufour and husband, Lester Dufour, all of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Beverly Dazee, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Tina Grabert, Tracy Walker, Rachel Bonvillain, Aaron Dazee, Brandon Luke, Kelly DeLozier, Barrett Dazee and Courtney Dazee; 11 great-grandchildren, Cassie and Creed Walker, Trey and Taylor Bonvillain, Victoria and Aidan DeLozier, Zoe Luke, A.J. and Lyle A.J. Dazee, Lee Lena Jr. and Hailie Dazee; two sisters, Winona Guidry and Albion Guidry; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by one son, Patrick "Pat" Joseph Dazee; his father, Joseph Dazee; his mother, Mathjilde Delaune; and one brother, Lawton Dazee
• retired from the U.S. Post Office and was a veteran of World War II; parishioner of Annunizata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gertrude Agnes ‘Momie’ Schexnaildre Daigle

• age 104, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by six sons, Edward Joseph Daigle and wife, Virginia, Ray Daigle of Houma, Leslie Daigle and wife, Ann, of Thibodaux, Carroll Daigle and wife, Josie, of Gonzales, Jerome Daigle and wife, Carmel, and Thomas Daigle and wife, Nelva, of Houma; two daughters, Anna Marie Hebert and Carolyn Milsted of Houma; one son-in-law, Harold Begue of Houma; two sisters, Vera Dupuy of New Orleans and Ruth Clement of Plaquemine; 42 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Daigle; her parents, John Berchmans Schexnaildre and Elizabeth Gallagher Schexnaildre; one son, Gerald Daigle; one daughter, Elizabeth Begue; two daughters-in-law, Marjorie Daigle and Marion Daigle; two sons-in-law, Fred Allen Hebert and William Milsted; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers, Steve, Pete, Berchmans, Mervin and Earl Schexnaildre; and four sisters, Vivias Hebert, Alice Landry, Sister Mary Edmund Schexnaildre and Bessie Olano
• homemaker and a member of Anawim, Catholic Daughters of America, Mother’s Club of St. Francis de Sales School and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anthony ‘Tony’ Scott Chelette

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Ray Gilbert Chelette Sr. of Houma; one brother, Gilbert Ray Chelette Jr. and wife, Gina, of Houma; and three sisters, Barbara Bonvillain, Merry Rodrigue and husband, Patrick Sr., and Marie Hebert and husband, Jerry, of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Joy DuBois Chelette

Barry Boudwin

• age 58, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Lucille "Lu" Collins Boudwin; his only child, Travis P. Boudwin Sr.; two grandchildren, Celeste and Travis "Bubba" Boudwin Jr.; four brothers, Timothy, Larry, Rickie and Steve Boudwin; one sister, Suzanne Mettler; and many special friends and neighbors
• preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Hilda Songe Boudwin; and two brothers, Terry and Dale Boudwin
• could always be found on his current job site, in the boat fishing with his son, or in a casino looking for that next big hit on his favorite slot machine; self-employed carpenter who took pride in his trade; proud veteran of the U.S. Army who served a tour of duty in Vietnam
• Samart Funeral Home

Terry Shelby Acosta

• age 51, a native of Rockport, Texas, and resident of Lockport, died at 3:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by her husband, Maximillion "Jay" Acosta III; her mother, Shirley Conrad of Rockport; one son, Maximillion "Rocky" Acosta IV; two daughters, Carley S. Acosta and Tracy D. Acosta; one brother, Capt. Stan Shelby of Hilo, Hawaii.; two sisters, Debbie S. Hargrove of Rockport and Phyllis S. Gros of Lockport; and three grandchildren, Reanna L. Acosta, Chloe S. Acosta and Tristyn S. Cheramie
• preceded in death by her father, Donald L. Shelby; and one daughter, Heather
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

 

September 7, 2006

Leon H. Toups

• age 67, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Largo, Fla., died following a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation today at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Clearwater, Fla., followed by a wake service; funeral mass Friday at the church, with burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater
• survived by his wife, Lynn Roley Toups; three children, Vicki, Michael and David; father-in-law of Russell Sheaffer and Leslie Anne Toups; one brother, Roland M. Toups; one sister, Etta Toups Fair; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roland Leon and Gertrude Toups
• businessman, philanthropist and active volunteer; served four years in the U.S. Air Force 6555th Aerospace Test Wing and received the Air Force Commendation Medal for his contribution to the development of the Atlas Missile program and achieved the rank of captain; worked for NASA for six years at Cape Canaveral, Fla,. through the Apollo manned space flight programs and later went to work for the Boeing Corp; worked for Chromalloy American for 10 years, first as president of its oil-and-gas services division in Houma and later as president of the Fortune 200 conglomerate based in St. Louis; after leaving Chromalloy, he and an investment group bought Chromalloy’s oil-and-gas services division and renamed it Delta Services based in Houma; founded Toups Technology Licensing, which became EarthFirst Technologies and was president and board member until his health failed earlier this year

Odvie V. Simmons

• age 81, a native of Casgo, Miss., and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• funeral services were held today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his common law wife, Mary Bell of Cut Off; six stepsons, Roosevelt Bell of New Orleans, Sam Bell, Charles Bell and James Bell of Larose, Clarence Bell of Woodville, Miss., and Henry Bell of Baton Rouge; three stepdaughters, Annie Mae Delaney of Woodville, Queen Bell and Freda Bell of Larose; and two sisters, Eula Simmons of Gary, Ind., and Beulah Triplet of Cathage, Miss.
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Simmons; four sisters, Mattie Noel, Johnnie Simmons, Annie Simmons and Lillie Simmons; and two brothers, Roy Simmons and Will Simmons
• Baptist

Louise Danos Rebstock

• age 97, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• funeral services Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Rebstock; her father, Eugene Danos; her mother, Helen Callahan Danos; four brothers, Albruge, Adrien, Joseph and Athos Danos; and three sisters, Rose Savoie, Alzire Martin and Georgena Eymard
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Paul Gustave Pontiff Jr.

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; services Friday at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maria Duplantis Pontiff; two sons, Kerry Paul Pontiff and wife, Elaine, and James Myles Pontiff; one daughter, Paula Ann Pontiff Poirrier and husband, Wynn Poirrier; one brother, W.J. Pontiff and wife, Georgie; one sister, Marguerite Pontiff Price and husband, Ernest Price; five granddaughters, Dawn Henry and husband, Dustin Henry, Leah Pontiff, Sara Dugas, Julie Pontiff and Angie Dugas; one great-grandson to be born in October 2006 by his first grandchild, Dawn Henry
• preceded in death by his parents, Emily Klingman Pontiff and Paul Pontiff Sr.
• 1st Class Seaman in the U.S. Navy and honorably discharged in June 1946; received the Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon One Star, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon, USS.Bollinger, USS.LSM.478, USS.APL.26, USS.LCI.(L)654; retiree of Texaco with 35 years of service; after retirement he established "Westside Motors"; owned and operated his used-car dealership from 1975 to 1986
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marjorie Lee Allen Kennedy

• age 68, a native of Owensboro, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in West Lawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by her husband, Daniel R. Kennedy Jr. of Houma; one son, Danny Allen Kennedy and wife, Helen, of Houma; two daughters, Dannette Marie Kennedy of Houma and Terri Ann Kennedy Charpentier and husband, Derrick, of Houma; one brother, Leon Ray Allen of Owensboro; three sisters, Mildred Scott, Mary Jane Bowls of Owensboro and Beverly Ann Marsh of Jacksonville, Fla; and six grandchildren, Clay "C.J." Joseph Naquin Jr., Garett Paul Charpentier, Laura Kelli Charpentier, Scottie Brien, Brittany Kennedy and Alexis Kennedy
• preceded in death by her parents, Enos Ray Allen and Edna Mae Pendleton Allen; and one son, Kelly Rodrick Kennedy
• an instructor at T.A.R.C. for 30 years and was a past member of the Bourg Lions Ladies Auxiliary; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Baio Hebert

• age 84, a lifelong resident of New Orleans and Lakeview, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Metairie Funeral Home of Lamana-Panno-Fallo on Veterans Boulevard; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Patricia M. "Coach" Hebert and Dorothy H. Ezzell; one son-in-law, William C. Ezzell; two sisters, Vera B. Mistretta and Ethel B. Lynch; two sisters-in-law, Ruby H. LeCompte and Walterine H. Fonseca; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy M. Hebert; and her parents, Ignatius T. Baio and Vera Belle Jones Baio

Marvin John Dumas Sr.

• age 46, a native of Vacherie, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, in Bellingham, Wash.
• mass was held at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Gros Dumas; two daughters, Jerlyn Renee of Thibodaux and Lia Alaina-Rose of Bellingham; one son, Marvin John Dumas Jr.; his parents, Louis and Virginia Dumas; two sisters, Savona Joseph and Donna Whittington; and three brothers, Nathan Dumas, Louis Dumas and Jonathan Dumas; and one granddaughter, Anya Renee Dumas of Bellingham
• Health and Safety Supervisor at Shell Puget Sound Refinery for 14 months and previously worked for Shell Oil in Convent and Norco, Motiva, L.L.C., Star Enterprises, Barbera Chevrolet, Equitable Insurance Co. and also played professional football with the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Colts; served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 20 years with the 377 Theater Support Command and 469th Finance Group in New Orleans, where he received many awards; an active volunteer with Boy Scout Troop No. 458 and Troop No. 373

Paul Herbert Crochet Sr.

• age 71, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• no services held
• survived by seven sisters, Bernice C. Curole, Annie Crochet, Cecelia C. Chatagnier, Agnes C. Babin, Irene C. Michel, Dorothy C. Didier and Frances C. Chustz Sellars; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis J. Crochet Sr. and Isabella Guillot Crochet; and one brother, Clovis J. Crochet Jr.

Rose Rosine Boudreaux

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:34 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Carmen Bourgeois; two sisters, Rosa Benoit and Mable Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Boudreaux; her parents, John Rosine and Melodia Ordoyne Rosine; three brothers, Oland, Oleus and Roland Rosine; and one sister, Elizabeth Oncale

Ames Joseph Savoie

• age 76, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Eymard Savoie; two sons, Tony Savoie and wife, Susan, and Nicki Savoie and wife, Lisa; and eight grandchildren, Sandra Lynn Wright, Christian Anthony Savoie, Stephanie O’Connor Savoie, Suzette Elizabeth Savoie, Antoinette Betty Savoie, Mitchell Savoie, Matthew Savoie and Madeline Savoie
• preceded in death by his parents, Noles and Sezar Gisclair Savoie
• member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, Lafourche Levee Board, former Lafourche Parish Police Juror and National Guard; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

September 8, 2006

Marvella Shanell ‘Moe’ Bennett

• age 26, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gray, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by her parents, Thelma Mae Ingram and Matthew Richard Bennett Sr.; one son, Brandt A. Bennett; one daughter, BranaeJa Bennett; two brothers, Charles D. Mouton and Matthew Richard Bennett Jr.; and three sisters, Charlene Norman and husband, Bernel, Charlotte Lagarde and husband, Curtis, and Melissa Bennett and companion, Terry Hayes
• preceded in death by one infant son, Matthew Richard Bennett III; and her grandparents, Lizzy and Mason Ingram and Daisy and Eugene Bennett
• Baptist

Paulite J. ‘Lick’ Guidry Jr.

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Mathews, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cecile M. Guidry; one son, Glenn Guidry; two stepsons, Gervais Hotard and Allidore Hotard; three daughters, Lynn Gregoire, Sheila Crochet and Denise Guidry; one stepdaughter, Roberta Hotard; one brother, Cecil Guidry; four sisters, Isabel Plaisance, Doris Dufrene, Vella Knight and Betty Breaux; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gail Cortez Guidry; his parents, Paulite Sr. and Laura Babin Guidry; and one sister, Rena Allemand

Jane St. Germain Hebert

• age 56, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jackie Hebert; one daughter, Allison Fanguy and husband, Ronnie; two brothers, Louis St. Germain Jr. and Wayne St. Germain; one sister, Dionne St. Germain; and four grandchildren, Veronica, Josette, Ian and Benjamin Fanguy
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis St. Germain and Henrietta Crochet St. Germain
• teacher for more than 30 years at Thibodaux High School
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Robert ‘Bobby’ Hebert

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, Ricky Paul Hebert and wife, Lissa, and Chad Paul Hebert and wife, Lisa Miller; one daughter, Bobbie Jean Felio and husband, Rusty; two brothers, Joel Hebert and wife, Elsie, and Stephen Hebert and wife, Loretta; three sisters, Ella Mae Guidry, Gloria Porche and husband, Wilbert, and Shirley Fanguy; one sister-in-law, Nell Boudreaux Hebert; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Porche Hebert; his parents, James and Leona Marcel Hebert; one brother, J.C. Hebert; one sister, Jeanette Hebert; and three brothers-in-law, Dudley Fanguy, Jessie Fanguy and Peter Guidry
• longtime employee and retired from J. Ray McDermott and enjoyed spending time with friends at The Happy Hour
• Samart Funeral Home

Ellis F. Hull Sr.

• age 88, a native of Laurel Hill and resident of New Orleans, died in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by six children, Ellis Jr., Samuel, Gerald, Cordell Sr., Shelia and Andrew; three daughters-in-law; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Tucker

Vesta Kraemer Perkins

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Paulette LeBlanc Mann; four brothers, Howard, Willard, Gene and Steven Kraemer; four sisters, Rosalie Day, Lorraine Ledet, Mary Dean Kraemer and Cynthia Kraemer; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Walter Perkins; her parents, Aurelien P. Kraemer Sr. and Helena Bourg Kraemer; two brothers, Aurelien Kraemer Jr. and Stanley Kraemer; and one sister, Gloria Marie Kraemer
• retired from Nicholls State University and was owner and operator of Vesta Flowers and Gifts; parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church

Robert Philip Pontif Sr.

• age 75, a native of Little Bayou Black and resident of Gray, died at 2:34 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; military service Saturday at the funeral home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert "Bobby" Pontif Jr. and David Pontif Sr.; one daughter, Margaret Ann Pontif; two brothers, George and John Pontif; two sisters, Alice Guidry and Vivian Cancienne; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Pontif; his parents, Oliver and Juliette Bourg Pontif; one son, Patrick James Pontif; one brother, Ned Pontif; and two sisters, Agnes Vice and Hazel Charter
• owner of Industrial Railroad Service Inc. in Gray for 35 years and served two tours of duty in the U.S. Army; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Eileen B. Serpas

• age 82, a native of Rapides Parish and resident of Houma, died after a lengthy battle with emphysema, at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville
• survived by one son, Michael B. Smith; one stepbrother, Harold Glen Smith of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick O. Serpas; her parents, Alice O. Knox Brooks Smith and Robert E. Brooks; and her stepfather, William N. Smith Sr.
• active in the American Legion of Metairie and the Shriners Wives of Houma; former queen of the Krewe of Houmas in Houma and a longtime member of the Eastern Star Organization

Roosevelt Shanklin Sr.

• age 55, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Lee C. Shanklin of Thibodaux; three sons, Roosevelt Shanklin Jr. of Thibodaux, Keronta Shanklin of Johnson Ridge and Rudy Shanklin of Japan; one stepson, Kenneth Duncan of Thibodaux; two sisters, Joyce S. Robertson and Rose M. Shanklin of Johnson Ridge; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mercedes Shanklin and Ernest Watkins; one daughter, Carla Shanklin; two brothers, Ernest Shanklin Jr. and Gabriel E. Watkins; and his grandparents, Sarah Rounds, Arthur Joseph, Amy Watkins and Ernest G. Watkins
• U.S. Navy veteran of 23 years and a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

John Timothy Marr

• age 50, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Lafayette and Houma, died at his residence in Houma with the loving care of his family at his side after battling a long history of cancer, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers Funeral Home in Lafayette; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette
• survived by one daughter, Sarah Marr of Morgan City; one stepdaughter, Melissa Guidry Boudoin of Breaux Bridge; one stepson, Ronnie Guidry of Virginia; one sister, Susan Jones of Newport, Vt.; three brothers, Stephen Marr of Houma, Patrick Marr of Foster, Ky., and Daniel Marr of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his parents, John Dewitt Marr and Emmy Lou McNeil Marr; and one brother, David William Marr
• machinist at Cor-Val in Houma for several years and was a very loving and dedicated father to his daughter
• Delhomme Funeral Home

 

September 9, 2006

Jane St. Germain Hebert

• age 56, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jackie Hebert; one daughter, Allison Fanguy and husband, Ronnie; two brothers, Louis St. Germain Jr. and Wayne St. Germain; one sister, Dionne St. Germain; and four grandchildren, Veronica, Josette, Ian and Benjamin Fanguy
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis St. Germain and Henrietta Crochet St. Germain
• teacher for more than 30 years at Thibodaux High School
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ellis F. Hull Sr.

• age 88, a native of Laurel Hill and resident of New Orleans, died in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006
• visitation to service time today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Metairie Cemetery
• survived by six children, Ellis Jr., Samuel, Gerald, Cordell Sr., Shelia H. Darensburg and Andrew; three daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Tucker
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Elsie Martin Ohmer

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:16 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Irving "Bozo" J. Ohmer Sr.; two sons, Irving "Poochie" J. Ohmer Jr. and Douglas Ohmer; one daughter, Brenda Blanchard; one brother, Ronald Martin; two sisters, Pearl Laviolette and Marie Phillips; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Martin Sr. and Eunice Hebert Martin; one son, Martin J. Ohmer; and five brothers, Lindsey, Charles Jr., Carey, LeRoyal and Jerry Martin

Philip George Reynolds

• age 88, a native of Oil City, Pa., former resident of Houston, Natchez, Miss., and Gonzales, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Philip Reynolds Jr. and wife, Robin, of Arkansas and Michael Reynolds of Dallas; three daughters, Ann Bergeron and husband, Paul, of Baton Rouge, Susie Mullins and husband, Marvin Jr., of Houma and Patricia Little and husband, Ronnie Jr., of Gonzales; four grandchildren; numerous relatives; and his caregiver, Dimples Bryant of Baton Rouge.
• preceded in death by his wife, Sally McNamara Reynolds; his parents, Fredrick B. Reynolds and Florence Crahan Reynolds; and three sisters, Martha Marschall, Mary Gunn and Florence Jones
• served in the European Theater in World War II, participated in the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day and was a member of the liberation force at Buchenwald; awarded a Bronze Star for his service; in the oil industry

 

September 10, 2006

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September 11, 2006

Rose Marie Brown Posey

• age 75, a native of Del Rio, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by one son, Nolan John Posey Jr. of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Lisa P. Chehardy of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan John Posey Sr.; her parents, James and Rosalee Brown; and one daughter, Carolyn Kay Smith
• retired schoolteacher at Acadian Elementary School for Terrebonne Parish School Board for more than 30 years; member of the retired School Teacher Association, National Education Association and Daughters of the American Revolution; member of Living Word Church

Roland Austin Turner Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
• funeral services were held Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara "Pat" Singleton Turner; four sons, Roland Turner Jr. and wife, Ollie, of New Orleans, Ryan Keith Turner and wife, Kesha, of Compton, Calif., Kenneth Joseph Turner of Baton Rouge and Clifton Joshua Turner of Morgan City; one daughter, Rachelle Antoinette Turner of Compton; one sister, Gloria Turner Wallis and husband, Lloyd Sr., of Houma; one brother, Donald G. Turner of Shreveport; one sister-in-law, Dolores Turner of New Orleans; six grandchildren, Angelique and Danyelle Savallas, Ke’Aira, Cierra, Antoine and Star Turner; his devoted cousins, Izola Pharr Gautreaux of New Orleans, Roosevelt Brooks of Rochester, N.Y., and Ananias Brooks Jr. of Springfield, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Hilda Pharr Turner; one brother, Joseph A. Turner Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Benette G. Turner
• an ordained deacon member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and served as chairman of the Deacon Board; member of Fifth District Association Laymen and served as secretary; retired assistant supervisor of sanitation for the City of Morgan City and a U.S. Air Force veteran
• Jones Funeral Home

Rosalie Marie Trahan Martin

• age 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; service Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ferrell Martin and wife, Rene Luneau, and Dean Martin and wife, April White, of Chauvin; two daughters, Dale Martin Lirette and husband, Hewitt, of Chauvin and Cathy Martin Johns and husband, David Sr., of Yulee, Fla.; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; three sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue of Chauvin and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ira Joseph Martin; her parents, Alex Trahan Sr. and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; five brothers, Alex Jr., Louis "Beb," Willie, William Trahan and Horace "Gro" Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan
• cook for 26 years at Sportsman Paradise, and after Hurricane Rita, worked at Boudreaux’s Marina; member of God’s House of Refuge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eletha Alma Hadley

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Linda Blakely and Eddie Marie Roberts of Picayune, Miss., Brenda Holmes of Raceland and Cecilia Virgil of Monroe; one sister, Dorothy Hadley of Raceland; one brother, Eddie Hadley Jr. of Raceland; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Loretta Gertie Marts Hadley; one son, Larry Thomas Hadley; one sister, Lucinda Hadley; one brother, Herbert Hadley; her grandparents, Ed and Lucinda Shields Hadley and Sidney and Isabella Courtney Marts; and one grandson, Corey Arrington
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board; member of the Pastor’s Aid Club and Gym Club

Bennie J. Eunice

• age 61, a native of Houston and resident of Montegut, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Christine Eschete Eunice of Montegut; two daughters, Paisley E. Guidry and husband, Tony, of Montegut and Bridgette E. Granier and husband, Bud J., of Schriever; two brothers, Larry James Eunice of Texas and Philip J. Eunice of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Eunice and Sybil Dominey Eunice
• truck driver for J.H. Walker and self-employed as owner and operator of B & C Refrigeration

Oliviette Serigny Breaux

• age 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• funeral mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Harry Breaux and wife, Audrey, Aubrey Breaux Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Thomas Breaux and Christopher Breaux Sr. and wife, Lorie; four daughters, Rose Bernard and husband, Melvin, Alice B. Lefort and companion, Clarence Bourgeois, Annie B. Clark and husband, Eugene, and Verna B. Milsted and husband, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Tillie Breaux; 33 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Breaux; her parents, Christopher Serigny and Romandi Lombas Serigny; two sons, Alvin Breaux and Hanley Breaux; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Joseph, Lawrence, Oliver and Maxime Serigny; and five sisters, Augusta Cheramie, Clementine Crosby, Rose Serigny, Nazille Serigny and Latecia Serigny

Allen ‘Paco’ Thibodeaux Sr.

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; religious service today at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melissa Panvelle Thibodeaux; his father, Gary Thibodeaux Sr. and companion, Marlene Toups; one son, Allen Thibodeaux Jr.; one daughter, Amanda Thibodeaux; his grandmother, Mable Thibodeaux; three brothers, Gary Thibodeaux Jr., Erick Thibodeaux and Guy Thibodeaux; three sisters, Rosita Campbell, Lydia Sullivan and Jeannie Thibodeaux; and his mother in-law and father-in-law, Edward "Rock" and Cecilia Panvelle
• preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Bonvillian Thibodeaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

September 12, 2006

Harris Joseph ‘Toot’ Becnel

• age 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Larry P. Becnel and wife, Ruth R. Becnel; six grandchildren, Karen Becnel of Houma, Roberta B. Boquet and husband, Will, of Thibodaux, Gayle B. Bryant, Faron Becnel, Joanne Nassar and husband, Vernon, all of Vacherie and David Becnel of Thibodaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Darrin and Wendy Champagne, Michael and Michelle Boquet, Lisa and Jessica Bryant, Anthony, Harris and Theresa Nassar and David Olinde; one great-great-grandchild, Hunter Champagne; and one sister, Gertrude Becnel
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine "Feen" Stein Becnel; his parents, Benjamin Becnel Sr. and Felicia Becnel; four brothers, Aristlide, Benjamin Jr., Felix and Stanislaus; and three sisters, Felicia Reulet, Yolande Becnel and Marguerite Torres
• retired mechanic from Cazenave Motor Co.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nolan Joseph Eschete

• age 80, a native of Schriever and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Danny Eschete and wife, Becky; one daughter, Penny Arcement and husband, Tim; two brothers, Gilbert and Daniel Eschete; three sisters, Eloise Plaisance, Lorraine Adams and Anna Belle Henry; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae Melancon Eschete; his parents, Isreal and Marie Comeaux Eschete; four brothers, Ernest, Isreal Jr., Earl and Murphy Eschete; two sisters, Irene Barrilleaux and Earline Richardelle; and one grandson
• worked at Valentine Paper Mill for 39 years and was an usher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years; U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Mildred Schwab Ponvelle Landry

• age 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Howard Ponvelle and wife, Dianne, of Chackbay; six daughters, Grace P. Perque and husband, Allen, of Vacherie, Barbara Ponvelle of Chackbay, Patricia L. Brazan and husband, Raymond, of Vacherie, Priscilla L. Molaison and husband, Russel, of Chackbay, Theresa L. Porche and husband, Gil, of Houma, and Judy L. Falgoust and husband, Farrell, of Vacherie; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Ponvelle; her second husband, Joseph W. Landry; her parents, Robert J. and Olive Bourg Schwab; three brothers, Norman Schwab, Sidney Schwab and Earl Schwab; two sisters, Violet Schwab and Hazel S. Gros; and one grandson, Jacob J. Falgoust
• retired and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Gladys Barrilleaux Legendre

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, John Legendre and wife, Catherine, Bobby "Robert" Legendre and Glynn Legendre; one daughter, Anna Lee Adams and husband, Clarence; one sister, Mary Ann Guidry; four grandchildren, Lance Adams, Scott Adams, Jay Legendre and Robyn Legendre Keller; and two great-grandchildren, Benton Adams and Grant Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Legendre; her parents, Morcillien and Corine Poche Barrilleaux; one daughter, Myrtis L. Hebert; two brothers, Roland Barrilleaux Sr. and Lester Barrilleaux Sr.; and three sisters, Inez Ledet, Marie Naquin and Florence Pitre
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

September 13, 2006

Loretta ‘Nitsy’ Rhodes Rebstock

• age 82, a native of St. Gabriel, a longtime resident of Houma and resident of New Orleans until losing her home due to Hurricane Katrina, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Metairie Road; memorial service Friday at the church
• survived by five children, Deborah, Corky, Rhett, Jeff and John; two daughters-in-law, Shirley and Melissa; one sister, Patricia Rhodes Dumond of New Iberia; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson J. Rebstock Jr.
• served as a private first class in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II; president and club champion of the Houma Golf and Country Club and a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Theodora White Pollard

• age 98, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by husband, Randall Pollard; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Elenora Short White and John Thomas White Sr.; two sisters, Nathalie W. Richardson and Ramona W. Leonard; and three brothers, John Jr., William Sr. and Theophield White Sr.
• retired schoolteacher in Jefferson Parish

Kirk Andrew Loupe

• age 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Sandra Legrande; his parents, Donald Andrew Loupe and Jacqueline Candies Loupe; two sons, Clint Octave Loupe and Jacob Andrew Loupe; one daughter, Brandi Louise Loupe; one sister, Melanie Triche and husband, Chris; one daughter-in-law, Tabitha Matthews; and one niece, Caitlin Triche
• parishioner of St. Gertrude
• Falgout Funeral Home

Willie Paul Guidroz Jr.

• age 21, a native of Cut Off and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:37 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anna Theriot Guidroz; his father, Willie P. Guidroz Sr.; his mother, Cally R. Webre; his stepmother, Linda G. Guidroz; his stepfather, Wayne Webre; his grandparents, Troy M. Guidroz and Linda C. Guidroz and Leola D. Rousse; one brother, Joshua R. Guidroz; one sister, Loretta H. Rousse
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Rousse; and his step-grandfather, Jeffery T. Guilbeau
• worked for Bourg Contractors and was Catholic

Joyce Daze Faucheaux

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Destrehan, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by five children, Philip "Buddy" Faucheaux and wife, Charlan, Robert "Bobby" Faucheaux and wife, Rose, Frances "Annie" Harmon and husband, John, William "Billy" Faucheaux and fiancee’, Alicia, and Bernard "Ben" Faucheaux and wife, Catherine; two sisters, Anna Belle Gremillion and Doris Herald; four brothers, Philip Daze Jr., Paul Daze, Allen Daze and Henry Daze; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Faucheaux; her parents, Philip J. Daze Sr. and Aline Delaune Daze; one sister, Ilene Prejean; and one grandchild, Kacey Lynn Louise Faucheaux
• had started her 51st year of teaching at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School this year

Mary Lois Davis

• age 74, a native of Hollis, Okla., and resident of Katy, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• memorial service was held today at Autumn Grove Cottage in Katy
• survived by her husband, Lonnie; four children and their spouses, Michiel and Ginger Davis, Helen and Dod James, Peggy and Ricky Turner and Nancy and Larry Littlejohn; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Myra and Herman Mitchell; two sisters, Maxine "Peaches" and Muriel; and one brother, Harry; and one grandchild, Patrick James
• retired from banking

Camille Thomas ‘Cam’ Musso

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Iberia, died at Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; services Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Marie Daboval Musso of New Iberia; three children, Pam Musso Braud and husband, Craig, of Baton Rouge, Stephanie Musso Ochello of Lafayette and Ricky Musso and wife, Tammy, of New Iberia; seven grandchildren, Nathan Michael Braud, Stephanie Braud Terry and husband, David, William Lear Braud, Lorien Camille Owens and husband, Dr. William Owens, Charles Thomas Ochello and wife, Betsy, Kathryn Claire Ochello and Jillian Catherine Musso; two stepgrandchildre, Jessica Lyn and Travis Paul Gachassin; two great-grandchildren, William Benjamin and Zachary Alexander Owens; one sister, Renelee Musso Waguespack of Napoleonville; one brother, Robert A. Musso of New Iberia; and a special family member, Ollie F. Carothers, who was like a mother to him
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Pauline Hogan Musso; one sister, Frances "Tut" Musso Roundtree; and one brother, Dr. Joseph C. "Buck" Musso
• graduate of Thibodaux High School and graduated cum laude from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in music education; married Janet Marie Daboval, and they remained side by side until his death; worked as a high-school band director in Sunset and as a representative for Savoy Printing Co. in Lafayette; pioneered Allstate Insurance in New Iberia and retired in 1994 with 34 years of service; known for his love for music; not uncommon for him to break out in spontaneous song while enjoying time with family and friends; also loved his trumpet and played in the SLI band and the ROTC band, as well as in the original Skyliners and in the Iberians; member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church choir; also known for his irrepressible and dry wit; served as president of the New Iberia Optimist Club and as the Optimist Club state lieutenant governor; devout Catholic and was a devotee of Padre Pio
• Evangeline Funeral Home Inc.

Florence ‘Pickle-O’ Latour Matherne

• age 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, born Nov. 1, 1914, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• youngest of nine children of Laurent and Rita Latour
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Bari Matherne and wife, Diane, of Gulfport, Miss.; two daughters, Connie Naquin and husband, Carroll, of Labadieville and Rosary Kern and honorary son-in-law, George Parker, of Tickfaw; two granddaughters, Brigett Kern Pittman and husband, John Pittman, of Baton Rouge and Whitney Matherne of Gulfport, Miss.; four grandsons, Daren Naquin of Labadieville, Lance Kern and wife, Allison Kern, of Tickfaw, Beau Kern of Baton Rouge and B.J. Matherne of Gulport; three great-granddaughters, Lindsay Naquin of Labadieville, Cassidy Naquin of Labadieville and Carlie Ann Kern of Tickfaw; four great-grandsons, Kyle Naquin of Labadieville, Kaleb Kern, Garrett Kern and Kade Kern, all of Tickfaw; two step-great-granddaughters, Morgan and Erin Pittman of Baton Rouge; three nieces, Beverly Chauffe of New Orleans, Carolyn "Nenu" Landry of Labadieville and Mona Rae Ballard of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Lawrence Latour of Thibodaux and Claude Latour Jr. of Labadieville; three brothers-in-law, Marion, Glen and Richard Matherne; and two sisters-in-law, Marion and Marcy Matherne
• preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Harold Matherne; her parents, Laurent Latour and Rita Molaison Latour; five brothers, Charles, George, Murphy, Edward and Claude Latour; and three sisters, Lillian Charleville, Marie Schillaci and Louise Landry
• devoted Catholic and attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church in Baton Rouge from 1951 to 1990 and St. Philomena Catholic Church from birth to 1951 and again from 1990 until death; gifted artist and seamstress and had a passion for gardening; wonderful sense of humor and her face would glow when she smiled
• serving as pallbearers are Daren Naquin, Kyle Naquin, Lance Kern, Beau Kern, B.J. Matherne and Blake Ballard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Barry Kappel Jr.

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Barry Kappel Sr.; his mother, Connie Aucoin Kappel; one brother, Timothy Kappel; one sister, Sarah Kappel; his companion, Miranda Malbrough; and his grandparents, Robert Kappel Sr. and Marjorie Guidry Kappel
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Dudley Aucoin and Colleene Aucoin; two uncles, Johnny Aucoin and Kerry Aucoin; and one aunt, Diane Charpentier
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Eddie Paul Comeaux

• age 82, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died at 2:33 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Goldray Silver Comeaux; one brother, Malvin Comeaux; one sister, Elsie C. Harrell; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Comeaux and Elva Bergeron Comeaux; one brother, Calvin Comeaux; and one sister, Shirley C. Thibodaux

Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Arsenaux Boudloche

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, followed by memorial service
• survived by her husband, William Hubert Boudloche Sr.; one son, William Boudloche Jr. and wife, Debra; three daughters, Kim Jaszewski and husband, Patrick, Jodie Smith and husband, David, and Linda Jean Allen; one brother, Robert Arsenaux; two sisters, Barbara Shelly and Linda Boudloche; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George and Gertrude Boudreaux Arsenaux; and three brothers, George, Gene and Randolph Arsenaux
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Elsie Marie Bergeron

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Patricia Pisani Kraemer and husband, Gene, Susan Pisani Dailey and Dora Pisani Cope and husband, Kemple McElroy, all of Houma; five half-brothers, Alvin, Allen, Mike, Roy and Charles Bergeron, all of Houma; four sisters, Eula Mae Chauvin, Theresa Bergeron of Houma, Beulah Vedros of Mathews and Wanda Brunet of Patterson; three half-sisters, Esther Lirette, Audrey Ellender and Althea Bergeron of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alton Bergeron and Velma Chauvin Bergeron; two sons, Louis Pisani Jr. and Tony Pisani; three brothers, Alton, Virgis and Eugene Bergeron; and one sister, Laura Bergeron
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

 

September 14, 2006

Nita Jackson Pettigrew

• age 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Nita Grace Pettigrew, formerly married to Steve Bunnell, Kathleen Pettigrew Womack, formerly married to Brent Womack and Gretchen Pettigrew Murray and husband, Charles Michael Murray; two sons, Ashby W. Pettigrew III and wife, Myra Nichols, and Judge John T. Pettigrew and wife, Linda Senac; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Judge Ashby W. Pettigrew Jr.; her parents, John Campbell Jackson and Laura Pregeant Jackson; one grandson, Michael Thomas Murray; her siblings, Myrtle Marie Jackson and husband, Samuel L. Ayo, Stella Catherine Jackson and husband, Lawrence Jefferson Bueche, Helen Alice Jackson and husband, Rheuben Elster; Earl Henry Jackson and wife, Lena Granger, Randolph Whitney Jackson and wife, Mathilde Babin, Carl Joseph Jackson and wife, Angele Gary and Laura Marie Jackson and husband, Adney J. Hutchinson
• retired legal secretary, a notary public and homemaker; community activist in Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sterling J. Percle

• age 85, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Connie Percle Richard and husband, Judge David Richard; one son, Johnny Percle and wife, Terry Thomassie Percle; one sister, Joyce Percle Waguespack; five grandchildren, Lisa Richard Richard and husband, Michael, Michelle Richard Chiasson and husband, Mark, Celeste Richard Fontz and husband, Darin, Johnathan Percle and Amanda Percle; and six great-grandchildren, Grant, Claire and Mary Grace Chiasson, Natalie, Evan and Connor Richard
• preceded in death by his wife, Ivy Mae "Tut" Talbot Percle; and his parents, Fred and Aline Barbier Percle
• veteran in the U.S. Air Force and served in World War II and the Korean conflict; past commander of the American Legion Post No. 11 and American Legion 3rd District; also served as State Grand Chef of the 40 & 8; recently honored for his 60 years of service and membership in the American Legion
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mary Ann C.Williams

• age 73, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:47 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by five sons, Herman Williams Jr., Johnny P. Williams Sr., Parish Peter Williams, Kirk Michael Williams and Ronnie Anthony Williams; two daughters, Marilyn Ann Williams and Mary W. Plaisance; one sister, Ethel C. Orgeron; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Williams Sr.; her parents, Roosevelt and Zoe Cheramie Cheramie; one brother, Filton Cheramie; two sisters, Doris Kief and Lilly Adams; and two grandchildren, Amber T. Williams and Joshua P. Collins
• Catholic

Louis ‘Will’ Penley

• age 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. John Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Katie Hue and Louis Penley; his grandparents, Laura Hue and Clifton Hue and Louis Penley; and one sister, Gabrielle Gaudet

Leslie Morris Harson Jr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• survived by his first wife, Pearl Moss; two sons, Ched Harson Sr. and wife, Renee, of Houma and Darin Harson and Kristy of Houma; one brother, Douglas J. Harson; two sisters, Linda Bass and Annie "Katie" Naquin; and six grandchildren, Brittany Waalk, Ched Harson Jr., Jeanne Harson, Abby-Gayle Harson, Sarah Naquin and Benton Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Delores Blanchard Harson
• Samart Funeral Home

Janis Marie Johnson Carr

• age 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ellis Carr Sr. of Thibodaux; her parents, Moses Johnson and Leotha Williams; three daughters, Ebony M. Majors, Tiffany L. Thomas and Shelby Carr, all of Thibodaux; three stepdaugthters, Arrianne Carr, Bianca Carr and Diane Carr, all of Houma; two stepsons, Ellis Carr Jr. and Emmitt Carr, both of Houma; two sisters, Sarah Johnson and Vanessa Lumar of Vacherie; one brother, Mark Johnson of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Moses Fredrick Johnson; one stepson, Courtney Hooker; and her grandparents, Rosetta Folse, Ernest Williams and Vineta and Taylor Johnson
• Baptist

 

September 15, 2006

Theresa Guilfour Roddy

• age 90, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Ray J. Roddy and wife, Joyce, of Schriever; one daughter, Beverly T. Vercher of Schriever; one sister, Mary Bonvillain of Houma; eight grandchildren, Beady A. Roddy III, Michael J. Roddy, Rodney J. Roddy; Johnny R. Roddy, Joseph D. Vercher, Wanda K. Vercher, Shawn Roddy and Troy Roddy; 24 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Beady A. Roddy Sr.; her parents, Gus Guilfour and Daisy Stevens Guilfour; one son, Beady A. Roddy Jr.; one grandson, Brad A. Vercher; two brothers, Stanley Guilfour and Cleveland Guilfour; and one sister, Margaret Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Aubrey Grace Picou

• twin infant, a native of Cincinnati and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• services were held today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by parents, Ryan Andrew Picou and Catherine Clare Prosperie Picou of Baton Rouge; their grandparents, Peggy and Nicholas "Nick" Prosperie of Houma and Vickie and Bryce Picou of Bourg; and great-grandparents, Werlien Prosperie Sr. and Beverly Dempsey, both of Houma and Elsie Eschete Picou of Bourg
• were preceded in death by great-grandparents, Carbet Picou, Oscar Sander, Alberta Howard Sander, Ivy Usie and Loretta Bourg Usie

Briana Elizabeth Picou

• twin infant, a native of Cincinnati and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• services were held today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by parents, Ryan Andrew Picou and Catherine Clare Prosperie Picou of Baton Rouge; their grandparents, Peggy and Nicholas "Nick" Prosperie of Houma and Vickie and Bryce Picou of Bourg; and great-grandparents, Werlien Prosperie Sr. and Beverly Dempsey, both of Houma and Elsie Eschete Picou of Bourg
• preceded in death by great-grandparents, Carbet Picou, Oscar Sander, Alberta Howard Sander, Ivy Usie and Loretta Bourg Usie

Gracey Hogan Davis

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, George Curtis of New Orleans; one sister, Geneva Hogan Toussaint of Raceland; and three brothers, Cleveland Hogan II and Alvin Hogan of Houston and Thomas Hogan of Raceland
• preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Davis; her parents, Cleveland and Flavia Hogan; two brothers, Eugene and Edward Hogan; five sisters, Edna Chisley, Dorothy Gale, Aretha Charles, Mary Morris and Martha Tucker; and her grandparents, Thomas and Mary Smith
• member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of New Orleans and served on the Usher Board

Nita Jackson Pettigrew

• age 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Nita Grace Pettigrew, formerly married to Steve Bunnell, Kathleen Pettigrew Womack, formerly married to Brent Womack and Gretchen Pettigrew Murray and husband, Charles Michael Murray; two sons, Ashby W. Pettigrew III and wife, Myra Nichols, and Judge John T. Pettigrew and wife, Linda Senac; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Judge Ashby W. Pettigrew Jr.; her parents, John Campbell Jackson and Laura Pregeant Jackson; one grandson, Michael Thomas Murray; her siblings, Myrtle Marie Jackson and husband, Samuel L. Ayo, Stella Catherine Jackson and husband, Lawrence Jefferson Bueche, Helen Alice Jackson and husband, Rheuben Elster; Earl Henry Jackson and wife, Lena Granger, Randolph Whitney Jackson and wife, Mathilde Babin, Carl Joseph Jackson and wife, Angele Gary and Laura Marie Jackson and husband, Adney J. Hutchinson
• retired legal secretary, a notary public and homemaker; community activist in Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Camille Joseph Boudreaux

• age 91, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Viley Kreamer of Chauvin; one son, Clark Boudreaux of Houma; two daughters, Rita Mae Peterson of Denham Springs and Joyce Mulkey and husband, Bill, of Prairieville; one stepson, Vincent Kreamer and wife, Ying, of Bourg; three stepdaughters, Gloria Foret and husband, Donald, of Bourg, Charlene Breaux and husband, Bobby, of Raceland and Kimberly Kreamer and companion, Clint, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren, Brittany Boudreaux, Kimberly Boudreaux, Rochelle Puccio, Robert Boyle Jr., Shanna Rivere, Channel Wells, Vernon Larson Jr., Angel Jones, Charlene Larson, Clifford Fonseca and David Fonseca; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Lapeyrouse Boudreaux; his parents, Mytille Boudreaux and Melissaire Domingue Boudreaux; one son, Camille J. Boudreaux; one daughter, Edith Larson; four brothers, Gillis, Evis, Julian and Yancy Boudreaux; and four sisters, Edna Pellegrin, Mathilda Engeron, Mancy Authement and Ida Lirette
• retired carpenter with Dixie Shipyard for more than 30 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold ‘Fats’ Andras Sr.

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Geiling Andras; two sons, Harold Andras Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, and Mike Andras and wife, Becky; one daughter, Bobbie Andras Wendt and husband, Roy Sr.; one brother, Earl P. Andras; one sister, Caroline Breaux; 10 grandchildren, Christy Wendt, Jennifer Wendt, Jessica Guillot, Roy Wendt Jr., Harold Andras III, Eric, Steven, Kristin, Renee and Malory Andras; one great-grandchild, Brooklyn Guillot; and one nephew, Anthony Triche
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl J. Andras and Lucielle Lasseigne Andras; and one brother, Kelly Andras
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

September 16, 2006

Bill ‘BT’ Hall

• age 63, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 10:57 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and Sunday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood; graveside services Monday at Oddfellows East Cemetery in Greenwood
• survived by five sons, Bart and wife, Julie, Steven and wife, Gail, Travis, Shane and wife, Nicole, and Joshua Hall; one daughter, Shelby Hall; six brothers, Ray, John, Joe, Jerry, Mike and Bruce; four sisters, Mildred, Genieva, Linda and Susan; and nine grandchildren, Derek, Paden James, Trisha, Dylan, Scott, Tyler, Jared, Jordan and Jake
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jessie Skelton Hall
• Samart Funeral Home

Adam Joseph Robichaux

• age 63, a native of Happy Jack, a former resident of Houma and resident of Springfield, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
• memorial service Sunday at Freedom Church in Livingston
• survived by his wife, Yvonne P. Robichaux; one son, Stephon Robichaux; four daughters, Monica R. LeBoeuf, Tina S. Duplantis, Angela Smith and Janie R. McKinney; one brother, William Robichaux; one sister, Beulah Robichaux; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Diana T. Robichaux; his parents, Wickliss and Regina G. Robichaux; one brother, Bruce Robichaux; and two sisters, Eula R. Benoit and Josephine R. O’Con
• retired welder/pipefitter and was a U.S. Army veteran

Nancy Galliano Surles

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Howard Surles Sr.; three sons, Barry Limbocker, Howard Jr. and Todd Surles; three daughters, Debrah S. Terrebonne, Tammy S. Crochet and Niki S. Hornbostel; one brother, Horace Galliano; six sisters, Sally Armithore, Clairice Gisclair, Angelina Danos, Henrietta Oster, Doris Hagen and Joyce Fullilove; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre Sr. and Celama Ledet Galliano; three brothers, Bud, Smiley and Ernest Galliano; and one sister, Rena Galliano
• homemaker and was Catholic

 

September 17, 2006

no entries posted

 

September 18, 2006

Robert Lee Clowder Sr.

• age 60, a native of Mobile, Ala. and resident of Dulac, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
• no visitation; memorial service was held Friday
• survived by his mother, Lena Belle Clowder; two sons, Robert L. Clowder Jr. and David Clowder of Houma; two daughters, Angela Desselle and Lena Clowder of Houma; two brothers, Wayne Clowder and Ray Clowder of Mobile; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Linda Lyons Clowder; and his father, Lee Daniel Clowder
• shrimper
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leo ‘Lee’ Betemps

• age 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his father, Henry Betemps; his companion, Cheryl Adair; two sons, Bryan Betemps and wife, Tanya, and Lee Betemps and wife, Patrice; two brothers, Henry Betemps Jr. and Robert Betemps; and two grandchildren, Bryan Betemps Jr. and Lee Betemps Jr.
• preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tabor Betemps; one brother, Christopher Betemps; and one grandson, Bradley Betemps
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Henry Smith Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake and funeral service today at the church; dismissal service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olevia Smith of Raceland; two daughters, Eunice Gray of Raceland and Julia White of Boutte; three sons, Henry Smith Jr. of Lockport, Kerry Smith Sr. and Kevin Smith of Raceland; five sisters, Geneva Smith and Rebecca Robinson of Thibodaux, Clara Robinson, Ella B. Gray and Verna Mae Reado of Raceland; three brothers, James Smith, Earl Smith and Joseph Smith, all of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bertha Smith; one brother, Alvin Smith; and his grandparents, John and Rhode Smith
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board; World War II U.S. Army veteran

Jeanne Irene Becnel

• age 87, a native and lifelong resident of Vacherie, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph B. Becnel; three sons, Francis, Robert and Rene Becnel; one daughter, Molly B. Levet; one sister, Genevieve "Genny" Abadie; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Elucia Stein Bencel; eight brothers, Olan, Curtis "Frere," Glenn, Roland, Mark, Michel, Remie and Johnny Becnel; and one grandson

Annie Brocato Waguespack

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Dr. Lamar E. Waguespack Jr.; one daughter, Anne W. Parker; one sister, Mary B. Bruno; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lamar E. Waguespack Sr.; her parents, Vincent and Anna Bananto Brocato; three brothers, Chita, Joseph and Phillip Brocato; and two sisters, Philomene Brocato and Rose B. Martin
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Aresanna Duet Hodovsky

• age 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bourg, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• funeral service Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herb Hodovsky; her parents, George P. and Edna Cheramie Duet; three sons, Daryl Richoux Jr. and wife, Stephanie, and Darick and Drake Richoux; three daughters, Amber and Ashley Eymard and Alana Hodovsky; three brothers, Archy, Simon and Ronnie Duet; five sisters, Joyce Labiche, Cathy Orgeron, Sheby Neil, Jeannie Cheramie and Georgina Bourg; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Daryl Richoux Sr.; her second husband, Glenn Eymard Sr.; and one sister, Alice Hodge

Eugene McCarthy ‘Gene’ Dudek Sr.

• age 86, a native of Waco, Texas, and resident of Houma since 1939, died at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Julia Kappel Dudek of Houma; two sons, Eugene Dudek Jr. and wife, Caroline, and John Charles Dudek and wife, Tina, of Houma; three daughters, Linda Nicholas and husband, Hubert, of Gonzales, Nancy Robicheaux and husband, Aaron, of Houma and Marcie Lea Melancon and husband, Steve, of New Iberia; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Usey Dudek of Houma; 17 grandchildren, Danna Caillouet, Eugene Dudek III, Charles Dudek, James Dudek, Tracey Dudek, Katherine Nicholas, Theresa Nicholas, Rick Wiley, Julie W. Steigner, Carey Wiley, Casey Wiley, Mark Melancon, Rebecca M. Cavagnaro, Melanie Melancon, Matthew Melancon, Mike Dudek and Kayla Dudek; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Dudek and Joseph Snider Dudek; one son, Paul Victor Dudek; two brothers, Fred B. Dudek and Raymond Dudek; and one sister, Rosalie Dudek
• employed by Texaco Marine Department for 16 years and retired from Cenac Towing Co. after 33 years; usher at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, a honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus and a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

September 19, 2006

Austin J. White Jr.

• age 48, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Wauchula, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
• no services scheduled at this time
• survived by one son, Kirby Allen White and fiancee’, Lisa Yanes of North Port, Fla.; three sisters, Teresa Freedman of Fayetteville, N.C., Libby Votava and husband, Jerry, of Live Oak, Fla., and Cyndi Wilson and husband, Scott, of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Carolyn White
• float plant operator with Mosaic

Howard ‘T-Shorty’ Verrett

• age 56, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Delilah Verrett and companion, Isaac Neal Jr., Naomi Harrell and husband, Todd, Hannah Boudreaux and husband, Johnny, and Miriam Bourg and husband, David Sr.; four brothers; three adopted daughters, Mandy Liner, Sandy Bagley and Anne Naquin; four sisters; and nine grandchildren, Gabrielle, Isabella, Madison, Miah, Maddix, Tobias, Alizabeth, Keyaira and T-Dave
• preceded in death by his parents, Victor Verrett and Marie P. Foreman; and one brother
• Falgout Funeral Home

Richard ‘Corky’ Steele

• age 68, a native of Mississippi and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Gray; services Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Dale Rogers Steele; two sons, Curtis and Perry Steele; two daughters, Holly and Charae Steele; one brother, Gregory Steele; two sisters, Patricia S. Songy and Gwen S. Banks; six grandchildren, Brandon Steele, Clarence Jones Jr., Harlin Jones and Jakolby Jones, all of Terrebonne Parish, Richard "Lil Corky" Steele and Thomas Harris of Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Steele and Mildred McElroy Duplantis; and one daughter, Rhonda Steele
• U.S. Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne
• Samart Funeral Home

Alma Ann Hebert Cavalier

• age 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Alliance, died at 9:06 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass Wednesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Betty C. Domangue and husband, Aaron, of Houma, and Thelma C. Acosta of Donaldsonville; one son, Autry Cavalier and wife, Helen, of Philadelphia; two sisters, Doris Allemand and Dorothy Hebert of Thibodaux; one brother, Paul Hebert of Gray; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Cavalier; her parents, Paul and Avelie Hebert; one sister, Emily Prejean; four brothers, Norman, Herman, Uhry and Ralph Hebert; one grandchild, Luis Acosta; one great-grandchild, Amanda Acosta; and one son-in-law, Joseph Acosta
• retired homemaker and dietician

 

September 20, 2006

Gwendolyn Loraine Parrish

• age 82, a native of Peerless, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
• visitation today at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas; graveside service Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger
• survived by two sons, Leslie E. Parrish and wife, Linda, of Bridgeport, Texas, and Ronnie D. Parrish and wife, Annette, of Odessa, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca Dawn Parrish Poiencot and husband, Joseph, of Abbieville; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, J.L. "Jelly" Parrish; and one daughter-in-law, Charlotte Williams Parrish

Ashley Michelle Kief

• age 20, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; services Thursday at the church
• survived by her companion, Cade Gautreaux; her father, Jerrel J. Brunet Jr. and stepmother, Laura Jones; her mother, Kathleen Kief and stepfather, Mark Brunet; her grandparents, Rena Griffin and Lois O. Kief; six brothers, Chance Brunet, Jason Williams, Taylor-James, Nicholas Kief and Christopher and Brandon Brunet; and two sisters, Amber Kief and Amanda Mariorty
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Clerville Kief Jr.; her great-grandparents, Melza Ansolmi, Eleverine Kief and Clerville Kief Sr.; her great-great-grandmother, Lillian Callais; one uncle, Raymond Kief; and one cousin, Holly Elizabeth Kief
• security guard for Southern Guard and was in the ROTC and Rifle Team at South Lafourche High School; loved watching movies and being with family

Mary Alice Guidry Dressel

• age 69, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:58 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray; another service Thursday at Kingdom Hall on La. 3185 in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Antoine Dressel; her mother, Inez P. Guidry; two sons, Ronald LeRay Jr. and Clyde Richard Jr.; three daughters, Barbara L. Becnel, Polly L. Bernard and Maxine L. Pierce; two brothers, Earl Guidry and Sterling Guidry; nine grandchildren, Tiffany B. Guillot, Mason Pierce, Derek LeRay, Valerie LeRay, Adrian A. LeRay, Cylie Richard, Jayden Richard, Brice Bernard and Austin Bernard; and one great-grandchild, Jaice M. Guillot
• preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Richard Sr.; her father, Lawless C. Guidry; and one grandson, Jamin F. Becnel
• homemaker, loved spending time with her grandchildren, loved reading scripture in the bible, planting roses, listening to Cajun music and bird watching
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Odette Josephine Lefort Pitre

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Monica P. Babbitt and husband, Richard, of Chauvin; one brother, Paul Blaise Lefort of Jennings; and one sister, Velma L. Ellender of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aaron Pitre; her parents, Alexis Lefort and Armonica Collins Lefort; four sons, Aaron Joseph Pitre, Wade Patrick Pitre, Glenn Michael Pitre and Christopher Pitre; one grandson, Nazareth Paul Singletary; one brother, Alexis Joseph Lefort; and three sisters, Azora L. Martin, Modest L. Richard and Della L. Clark
• retired manager with New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sherry Ann Porche Fisher

• age 59, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Max E. Fisher Sr. of Houma; two sons, Warren Sampay Jr. and companion, Jamie Gravois, and Robert Sampay and wife, Kim; four daughters, Ruby Leonard and husband, Spencer, June LaCoste and husband, David, Nancy LeBouef and husband, Sheldon, and Vickie Domangue and husband, LeRoy; two stepsons, Max E. Fisher Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, and Gerald Fisher; three brothers, Lindsey Porche, Roy Porche and Sonny Porche; four sisters, Faye Bourg, March Bellon, Wanda Sue Derouen and Iana McElroy; 19 grandchildren, David Sr. and Lisa Sampay, Chip Authement, Angie, Chad and Abigail Sampay, Bobby Sampay, Tasha and Chris Ward, Elgin Jr. and Aaron Parfait, Sheldon and Patrice LeBouef, Shawn, Kandace and Raelyn Sampay, Shawna Smith, Nicole Carlin and Alexis Bergeron; five step-grandchildren, Meghan Fisher, Billy Fisher, Ray Matherne, Paige Carlin and Raven Carlin; five great-grandchildren, David Jr. and Paetyon Sampay, Brianna Parfait, Cain and Caiden Taylor; and one step-great-grandchild, Dylan Billiot
• preceded in death by her first husband, Warren Sampay Sr.; her parents, Liley Porche and Inez Boudoin Porche; one son, Brian Sampay; two grandchildren, Kevin and Felicity Sampay; one brother, Ronald Porche; two sisters, Ramona Porche and Ruth Samanie; and her grandparents, Albert and Nettie Bergeron Porche, Ernest and Julia Sapia Boudoin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

September 21, 2006

Willard ‘T-Will’ Sevin Sr.

• age 59, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara LeBlanc Sevin; one son, Willard P. Sevin Jr. and companion, Kimberly Pellegrin; two daughters, Faye Picou and husband, Ricky Picou Sr., and Peggy Bourg and husband, Alvin Bourg Jr., all of Chauvin; 17 grandchildren, Perry, April, Ricky Jr., Trisha, Kerri and Travis Picou, Randy Paul and Shelly Marcel, Spring Guidry, Alvin III, Allen and Ida Mae Bourg, all of Chauvin, Kadrian and Clifton Sevin, Shirelle Dardar, Asley Levorn and Amanda Jackson; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Cloe, Roddney Jr. and Chandler Jackson; three brothers, Willis, Horace and Phillip Sevin of Chauvin; three sisters, Wilma Foret of Chauvin, Hilda Kissle of Houma and Susan Yelverton of Chauvin; and one goddaughter, Yaun Tullis
• preceded in death by his parents, Dolphis and Lois Matherne Sevin; two brothers, Joseph and Edward Sevin; and three sisters, Elma, Alice and Wilda Sevin
• retired boat captain and enjoyed trawling and fishing and the thing he enjoyed the most was being with his grandkids; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Julius ‘Saint’ St. Amant

• age 97, a native and resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Thibodaux since Hurricane Katrina at St. Joseph Manor, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by two daughters, Ann Marie St. Amant Hansen and husband, Dr. Ernest C. Hansen Jr., and Dr. Carolyn St. Amant Hebert and husband, Dr. Leo P. Hebert Jr.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Pauline Martin St. Amant; his parents, Willis St. Amant and Jennie Estain St. Amant; his stepmother, Ione Kass St. Amant; one granddaughter; and one great-great-grandson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Viola Sanchez

• age 68, a native and resident of Choctaw died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bob Sanchez; three sons, Ray Sanchez, Carlton Sanchez and Kevin Sanchez; two brothers, Henry Tabor and Morris Tabor; two sisters, Victoria Landry and Angela Cortez; and three grandchildren, Catylynn Sanchez, Aimee Sanchez and Paige Sanchez
• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre Tabor and Agnes Lirette Tabor; one brother, Philip Tabor; and one sister, Marie Jane Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Stephanie ‘Mimi’ Peeples Foret

• age 50, a native of San Diego and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Burt J. Foret of Bayou Blue; her parents, Raymon and Mary Peeples of Bayou Blue; one son, Keith "K.J." Warden and wife, Brooke, of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; two stepsons, Chad and Brad Rhodes; one stepdaughter, Brandy Rhodes; two stepbrothers, Terry and Lamar Cooley; and two grandchildren, Justin and Brennan Warden
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Nick and Pauline Peeples; and one uncle, Rubin Peeples
• Samart Funeral Home

Sgt. Dustin Dimitri ‘DeCol’ DeCol

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
• military service Saturday at the American Legion Hall Post No. 31 on 602 Legion Ave.
• survived by his wife, Regina Deon DeCol of Houma; his parents, Daniel "Pops" DeCol and Jana "Momma D" Blanchard DeCol of Houma; one unborn daughter; one half-brother, Lamont DeCol of Shreveport; one sister, Destini DeCol of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Lamont and Evelyn DeCol of San Diego; his maternal grandparents, Nauly and Jessie Blanchard of Houma; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Melton and Judy Deon of Dulac; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Xavier and C