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Obituaries May, 2008 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2008

May 1, 2008

Ronald "Ron" Babin

• age 56, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ellen Babin; one daughter, Amanda Babin; one stepdaughter, Cheri Busselle; one stepson, Barry Busselle; one brother, Jimmy Babin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Beverly Bozeman Babin; one son, Randy Babin; two brothers, Mark Babin and Justin Babin; and two sisters, Elosia Babin and Frannie Badeaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Hester Brown

• age 92, a native of Houma, died in Atlanta, Friday, April 25, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Willie Mae Douglas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Brown; one daughter, Doris Jasper; her parents, Gus and Eva Hill Brown; five brothers; and five sisters
• retired cafeteria worker for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Todd Anthony Burgess

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Jean Marie Schoenhaus of New York; one daughter, Ashley Burgess of Houma; three brothers, Billy Burgess of Houma, Glynn Burgess of Connecticut and John Burgess of Houma; three sisters, Nancy Pellegrin of Bourg, Peggy Iacano of Houma and Wanda Burgess of Houma; one grandchild, Alaina Guidry; and his extended family, Jason, Brittni and Corinna.
• He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Burgess and Simonne Marie Chauvin Burgess
• laborer for Energy Express and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Neal Campo

• age 75, a native of Dallas, N.C., and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Dallas Funeral Home in Dallas, N.C.; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Barry Neal Campo; and one sister, Musie Hance
• preceded in death by his wife, Sybil "Jean" Campo; his parents, Clarence and Helen Campo; and one son, Billy Gene Campo
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Ovide Julian "Fritz" Cenac

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his former wife, Sheila Breaux Cenac of Houma; his parents, Arlen B. Cenac Sr. and Jacqueline "Jackie" Guidry Cenac of Houma; two daughters, Camie Cenac and Lindsey Cenac of Houma; one brother, Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Paddy Cenac Danos and husband, Jerry, and Christine Cenac Walker and husband, Louis, of Houma; and one grandchild, Cameron Blanchard Cenac
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jock Cenac and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guidry
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Anderson Duncan

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Belle Rose, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Donald Anderson, Joseph Duncan Sr. and Chester Duncan Sr.; six daughters, Rose L. Duncan, Louise LeBlanc, Rose M. Wise, Yvonne Duncan, Odette Duncan and Annie Duncan; one brother, Wilbert Anderson Sr.; four sisters, Viola Wilson, Leona Duncan, Audrey Williams and Yvonne Anderson; 44 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norah Duncan Jr.; her parents, Joseph Anderson Sr. and Camelia Batiste Anderson; one stepson, Delano Norah Duncan; three brothers, Alfred Anderson, Joseph Anderson Jr. and Harry Anderson; and two sisters, Olivia McBride and Annie M. Starks
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Genevieve Marcello Haydel

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Oliver A. Hebert

• age 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Merrill R. Hebert; two sons, Brian Hebert and wife, Julie Hebert, and Scott Hebert Sr.; one daughter, Evelyn H. Bergeron and husband, Keith Bergeron; two brothers, Walter Hebert and Alan Hebert; one sister, Sundae Hebert; eight grandchildren, Kristy, Derrik, Scott Jr., Jeremy, Brett and Josh Hebert, Keyla Bourgeois and Keith Bergeron Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Nathan Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Raoul Hebert and Lorraine Ordogne Hebert
• member of Houma Lions Club and Boy Scouts of America; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Houma

Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Warren James LeCompte Sr.

• age 95, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died in Baton Rouge Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Hebert LeCompte of Houma; one son, Warren J. "Jim" LeCompte Jr. and wife, Denise, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Beryl LeCompte Rhodes and husband, Sidney Jr., of Odin, Ill.; seven grandchildren, James P. Daigle Jr. of Houma, Jeffery M. Daigle of Kennesaw, Ga., Warren J. LeCompte III of Virginia, Brian LeCompte, Shannon LeCompte of South Carolina, Joni Alcorn and Sandy Alcorn of Baton Rouge; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin "Gus" LeCompte and Arcade "Katie" Toups LeCompte; one brother, Evans LeCompte; and two sisters, Gertrude LeCompte Colomb and Rachael LeCompte Babin
• U.S. Navy World War II veteran of 31 years; served as president of the local and state chapters of the Reserve Officers Association and the Military Order of World Wars
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Allen Trosclair

• age 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Chacahoula, died at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Anna Belle Thibodeaux Trosclair; three sons, David Trosclair and wife, Christine, Chris Trosclair and wife, Janelle, and Brian Trosclair and wife, Penny; two daughters, Brenda Hebert and husband, Kenneth, and Jennifer Pepitone and husband, Paul; one brother, Edward Trosclair; seven sisters, Flora Gros, Voyle Pontiff, Vivian Leray, Doris Knight, Mary Landry, Bessie Voiron and Lois Walters; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Trosclair and Alfrida Gros Trosclair; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Modest Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marvin Givens Washington

• age 45, a native of Gheens and resident of Baldwin, died Thursday, April 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Yolanda Washington of Raceland; his companion, Victoria Welch of Baldwin; his mother, Ernestine Lewis and stepfather, Leroy Lewis, of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Marvin Washington Jr. of Raceland and Stephan Singleton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Romell Washington Sr. of Raceland and Brandon Lewis of Tucker, Ga.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Washington Sr.; and his grandparents, Ernest and Earline Williams, James and Bessie Hills and Albert and Rosie Washington
• member of the American Sugar Cane League and was Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles Daniel Robichaux

• died Saturday, April 26, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

 

May 2, 2008

Warren Blanchard

• age 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Boudreaux Blanchard; one son, Ted Blanchard and wife, Angelle; two daughters, Charlene B. Phillips of Houma and Connie Fanguet and husband, Kenny; one brother, Harris Blanchard Sr.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Louise Aucoin Blanchard; and two sisters, Elsie Richard and Loisa Aysenne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marquise "Marty" Charles

• age 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James, died in New Orleans, Sunday, April 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Monica Charles of St. James; three brothers, Marcel and Myran Charles of St. James and Chris Mansion of Houston; one sister, Leslie Jackson of New Orleans; his grandmothers, Stella Charles of St. James and Pauline Powell of New Orleans; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Lester Powell; and his grandfather, Arthur Charles Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Danny "DJ" James Duval Jr.

• age 22, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Twin City Funeral Home; mass Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Danny James Duval Sr. and Bernadine Bourgeois Duval of Gibson; one brother, Joshua James Duval of Gibson; his grandmother, Audrey Bourgeois of Gibson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland Duval Sr. and Marion Duval and Ira Bourgeois
• Twin City Funeral Home

Edna Mae Westbrook Smith Guilfore

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Ruby Mae McGuire and husband, Taylor, Hilda Mae Marshall and husband, Lamuel, Wilma McGuire and Nashonna McGuire; one sister, Leola McGuire and husband, Eugene; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guilfore; her parents, William Westbrook Sr. and Carrie Hite Westbrook; one son, Clarence Smith Jr.; six grandchildren, Janice Howard, Elaine Vincent, Stephanie Smith, Ronald McGuire, Barriet Madison and Terrance Marshall; one great-grandchild, Brandson Smith; two brothers, Albert Westbrook Sr. and William Westbrook Jr.; and her grandparents, Rebecca Williams and Mose Hite
• member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church, a member of the Foster Grandparent Program and a former Sunflower Chapter 2005 of the Eastern Star
• Community Funeral Home

Genevieve Marcello Haydel

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frederick Charles LeBlanc Sr.

• age 54, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Raymond J. LeBlanc and Anaise Templet LeBlanc; one son, Frederick LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Wendy; three stepchildren, Regina and Steven Oxford and Leslie Garcia; two brothers, Dwayne LeBlanc and wife, Beverly, and Greg LeBlanc and wife, Debbie; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia LeBlanc; and one brother, Anthony LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dillon Michael Richoux

• infant, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008
• graveside service today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; his grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Jolie Nicole Richoux

• infant, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• graveside service today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; her grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one brother, Dillon Michael Richoux
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Prentice Lanier Griffith Smith Jr.

• native of New Orleans, died in a motor vehicle accident Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Zachary; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Smith; his brother, Bill, and sister, Marleen, and their families; their two children, Mark and wife, Christine, and children, Brooke and Jessica, and Lorien and husband, Kevin, and children, Williston and Eleanor
• former Baker City judge and practiced in the Baker-Zachary area with his wife; an avid gardener and e-mail enthusiast and he enjoyed his life fully
• Charlet Funeral Home

 

May 3, 2008

Anthony Joseph Billiot Sr.

• age 67, a resident of Montegut, died at 6:34 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Jeannette Courteaux Billiot; his mother, Dellied M. Billiot; one son, Anthony Billiot Jr. and wife, Terry; two daughters, Annette Pellegrin and husband, Keith, and Greta Hebert and husband, Bruce; three brothers, Adrian, Henry and Raymond Billiot; five sisters, Emily Senic, Gloria Authement, Bertha Guidry, Dorothy Molinere and Brenda Billiot; nine grandchildren, Meagan, Monique and Allison Trahan, Robinette Rogers, Dale Rogers Jr., Teagan Chartier, Austin Pellegrin, Tyler and Tony Billiot; one great-grandchild, Blake Chartier; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Nelson John Billiot; one granddaughter, Dannette Rogers; two brothers, Nelson and Carrol Billiot; and two sisters, Virginia Chaisson and Doris Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wilma Stevenson Chiasson

• age 79, a native of Litchfield, Ill., and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Hannah S. Chiasson; one brother, Colonel Williams Stevenson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, George Chiasson; and her parents, Marlow Stevenson and Tina Stevenson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earline Toups Pitre

• age 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one son, Curtis Pitre and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Jackie P. Martin; one sister, Rose Pierce; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Numa Ernest Pitre; her parents, Ramie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; one daughter, Sandra A. Chabert; four brothers, Leonise, Lodess, Ramie Jr. and David Toups; two infant brothers; and four sisters, Alescia Bouffanie, Willavia Chiasson, Leona Anselmi and Noiscia Duet
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Doris Eva Breaux Trahan

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey
• preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 4, 2008

Lindsey Paul Bergeron

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Church in Napoleonville; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Simmons Bergeron; one son, Rodney P. Bergeron and wife, Diane; two daughters, Sandra B. Fussell and husband, Boyd; and Courtney L. Ramsay; two sisters, Myrtle Capone and Marlene Cabellero; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Josephine Le Blanc Bergeron; one daughter, Judith Maria Bergeron; two brothers, Murvin Bergeron and Harris Bergeron; and three sisters, Hazel Duet, Gladys Graffeo and Rita Warehime
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Diana Dupre Scott

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; funeral services Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Doris Eva Breaux Trahan

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey
• preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 5, 2008

Tommy Edward Farley

• age 50, a native of Camdon, Ark., and a resident of Galliano, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jared and Devin Farley; two daughters, Rebecca Farley Naquin and Amanda Farley; two brothers, Danny and Jimmy Farley; and three grandchildren, Brittany Naquin, Emma Naquin and Dylan Farley
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Farley and Sally Craddick Farley
• Falgout Funeral Home

Octovia Marie LeBlanc

• age 98, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• 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 sisters, Aline LeBlanc and Edna Guidry
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur LeBlanc and Josephine Gautreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charlie and Dave LeBlanc; and four sisters, Bella Guidry, Nora LeBlanc, Julia Callais and Lucia LeBlanc
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

May D. Morvant

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux and Mathews, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Patsy Champagne and husband, Patrick Stanley Champagne; one sister, Amy Eschete, four grandchildren, Stacy Chaisson, Patrick Champagne Jr., Laura Trahan and Charlene Cressonie; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Frank" Morvant; her parents, Emile Edward Doiron and Laura Gros Doiron; and one sister, Rufamay Bilello
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Diana Dupre Scott

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez
• Falgout Funeral Home

Audrey H. Trapp

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis II Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Heinke Trapp Jr. and wife, Susan; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Picou of Houma and Mrs. Robert (Julie) Bewick of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Allyce Elizabeth Trapp, John Heinke Trapp, Mrs. Colin (Reneé) Seibert, Andreé Ann Picou, Robert Picou III, Holden Robert Healy, Timothy Healy and wife, Blair, James Patrick Wright and Ann Elizabeth Wright; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Morrison and William Trapp Seibert
• preceded in death by her husband, Heinke E.J. Trapp Sr.; and her parents, Richard and Colette Paul Healy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 6, 2008

Wilma Rhodes Bourg

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:31 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Thomas "Tom" E. Bourg; and one grandchild, Matthew Robert Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Francis Bourg; and her parents, Wiley Rhodes and Ruth Liner Rhodes
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dennis "Captain D" James Cotton

• age 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:19 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Friendswood Church of God; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by Crystal and Mark Parfait; four brothers, Lawrence A. Cotton, Larry Cotton and wife, Louella, David Cotton and wife, Phyllis, and Daniel Cotton and companion, Samantha; four sisters, Dianna M. Cotton, Patricia Cotton, Virginia C. Billiot and husband, Julius, and Jean C. Graham and husband, Richard; 31 nieces and nephews; his god children, Alicia Billiot and Cody Parfait; and many close friends who were considered family
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Cotton and Florence Verdin Cotton
• boat captain with Smith Marine Towing on the Captain Sam; loved his job as boat captain for Smith Marine Towing; member of Friendswood Church of God
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Verna Gros Guidry

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lester Jr., Lynn and Joseph "Joe" Guidry; one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" G. Breaux; one brother, Roy Gros; one sister, Mary Ann Clement; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Guidry Sr.; her parents, Wilbert and Mildred Thibodeaux Gros; and one great-grandchild
• retired from Nicholls State University and active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kirby Orren

• age 90, a native of Prescott, Ark., and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• graveside service today at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita L. Orren; his parents; his brothers; and his sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rai Porche Pellegrin

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Devin Michael Smith

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Houma and Nederland, Texas, died at 3:57 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home with a memorial service
• survived by his parents, Debbie Smith Marshall and Tim Marshall of Nederland, and William East; four sisters, Desarae Boudreaux, Danielle Boudreaux, Lindsey Marshall and Diana Defelice of Nederland; his grandparents, Henry "Smitty" and Maureen Smith, Juris and Jenny East, Iola Marshall and Murphy Decuir; his aunts and uncles, William and Celeste Covington, Jared "Smitty" and Amy Smith and Julie Lang; and his cousins, Haleigh and Noelle Smith and Keyah and Mehdi Vassigh
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Mack Marshall; and one uncle, Tony Marshall
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 7, 2008

Bobby Paul Hawthorne

• age 54, of Houma and a native of Bastrop, died in Natchez, Miss., Saturday, May 3, 2008
• funeral service today at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, with burial in Harrisonburg Cemetery
• survived by his father, Bobby Narron Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; his mother, Betty Zane Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; one son, Justin Montpelier and wife, Brandy, of Harrisonburg; one daughter, Krystal Hawthorne of Houma; two sisters, Pamela H. Smith and Susan Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday

Thelma Frickey Perret

• age 83, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Westwego, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008
• funeral service today at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel J. Perret; one son, Brandt Perret; one daughter, Faye P. Stage and husband, Kenneth; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Evans Frickey Sr. and Odette Picou Frickey; three brothers, Lerrie, Amos and Evans Frickey Jr.; and one sister, Helen F. Griffin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mildred Wolfe

• age 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 8, 2008

Rudy Paul Cavalier Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Anne Rivere Cavalier; one son, Chad Cavalier and wife, Jill M. Cavalier; one sister, Irma Jean Harrison; three grandchildren, Chelsey Lynn, Cassie Layne and Chase Logan Cavalier; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Cavalier and Levie Hebert Cavalier; and one son, Rudy Paul Cavalier Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Claudia C. Cheramie

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one daughter, Abby C. Autin; one sister, Amelia Cheramie; five grandchildren, Marc Kimball, Tyler Cheramie, Korte Cheramie, Augie Autin and Kristi D. Eymard and husband, Jean Eymard; and two great-grandchildren, Marley Eymard and Jenna Eymard
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Jay" Cheramie; her parents, Desire and Deidre Callais Cheramie; one son, Jay Jody M. Cheramie; two brothers, Andrew Cheramie and Leroy Cheramie; and one sister, Camelia Lefort
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anthony Joseph Clement

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died Friday, March 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Barbara Blanchard Clement of Jacksonville; one brother, Shawn Clement and wife, Jennifer, of Jacksonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Larry J. Clement; and his grandparents, Roy J. Sr. and Irene Rodrigue Blanchard and Clifton J. and Emma Mae Borne Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clarence "Pecky" Colwart Jr.

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• memorial service Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Anna Henry Colwart; two sons, Elwood Colwart and Clarence Colwart III and wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Laura Bynum and companion, James Skidmore; one brother, William Colwart; three sisters, Claire Di Fulco, Harriett Faucheaux and Judith Sewer; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Flavia Guillot Colwart and Clarence Colwart Sr.; and one sister, Marie Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Audrey O. Lewis

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister-in-law, Olive Lewis of Fairfax, Va.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Olivia and Lucien Lewis; four sisters; and three brothers
• retired school teacher with the Assumption Parish School System
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Rai Porche Pellegrin

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Orand J. "Berou" Terrebonne Sr.

• age 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Evergreen Crematorium Inc.
• survived by his wife, Joyce B. Terrebonne; three sons, Orand "T-Berou" Terrebonne Jr., David Terrebonne and James Terrebonne; five daughters, Brandy T. Faber and husband, Mikey, Angel Terrebonne, Bonnie Jean Terrebonne, Celeste Terrebonne and Rhonda Terrebonne; one brother, Raymond "Nookie" Terrebonne and companion, Cindy Hebert; two sisters, Margie T. Crosby and husband, Alton, and Tammy T. Bouzigard; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Antoine and Exanna Marie Duet Terrebonne
• retired shrimper; member of Christian Family Center
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Willie "Poockie" Uzee

• age 71, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Shirley U. Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie "Bill" and Octavia "Tavie" Matherne Uzee; one brother, Ira J. Uzee; and two sisters, Essie U. Labat and Lela U. McGee
• retired from Halter Marine and a U.S. Army veteran; Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Mable McPherson Washington

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Friday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Warren Washington, Welton Washington Jr. and Elton Washington, all of Houma, and Chester Washington and wife, Paula, of Lafayette; four daughters, Wilma Smith and husband, John, of Monroe, Wavie Washington, Ashanti Washington, and Ada Parker and husband, Mike, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Welton Washington Sr.; her parents, George McPherson and Olivia Porche McPherson; five brothers, Isaiah, Edward, James Clay, Austin and Nathan McPherson; and three sisters, Lillie Mae Smith, Helen Adams and Alice Stevenson
• homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

May 9, 2008

Ruby T. Benoit

• age 66, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Phyllis B. Cantrelle and fiance, Marc Weems; three sons, Alfred P. "Paul" Benoit Jr. and wife, Belinda, Kenneth "Kenny" B. Benoit and wife, Erica, and Darrell A. Benoit and wife, Cecia; two brothers, the Rev. Carl Tyler and Peter Tyler Sr.; three sisters, Lucinda Tyler, Frances T. Howard and Veola T. Smith; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jacob, Jarrett, Diamond, Julie, Clint, Zack, MaKayla, Jordan and Kayla; and four great-grandchildren, Jaden, Brooklyn, Jaxx and Jyson
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred P. Benoit Sr.; her parents, Bertha C. and Jim Tyler; one grandchild, Faith Angela Benoit; one great-grandchild, Jace Michael Williams; one brother, Roy Lee Tyler; and one sister, Mable Tyler
• faithful member and co-founder of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Victoria Brown

• age 23, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother and father, Carol Brown and Roland Southall, both of Thibodaux; two sons, Ahmad Brown and Becari Green of Thibodaux; two sisters, Nellie Marks of Thibodaux and Shalon Tucker of Gretna; one brother, Eugene Brown; her grandparents, Helen Brown and James and Lou Audrey Southall of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• student at Unitech Training Academy in Houma and a part-time worker at Rouse’s Supermarket
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Paul Harry Fitich aka
Paul Harry Verdin

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Delcambre, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service Saturday
• survived by his wife, Rosalie Foret Fitich of Delcambre; one son, Regis P. Verdin Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Peggy Leyra, Cynthia Gregoire and Mona Verdin, all of Houma; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Billiot of Delcambre; three sisters, Walterine Lee, Veronica Guidry and Clara Voisin; three stepsisters, Mary Jean Verdin, Ann Verdin and Ethel Verdin; three stepbrothers, James Verdin, Harry Verdin Jr. and Jessie Verdin; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Pearl B. Fitch; his father, Harry A. Verdin; one granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Billiot; and two stepbrothers, Henry Verdin and Joseph "JoJo" Verdin

Carlos Bren "Red" Harvey

• age 83, a resident of McComb, Miss., died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his wife, Hattie Guilbeau Harvey; one daughter, Diane Harvey Oldham; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Stewart Harvey; and one sister, Wilda Brumfield
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lillian Hawkins

• age 98, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Louise Hawkins; five sisters, Aldenia Johnson, Elvira Oliver, Elnora Lemon, Leola Terry and Ethel Linda Gustave; and one brother, Walter Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Judy Marie Trosclair

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Trosclair Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her mother, Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair; one son, Myles Charpentier; three brothers, Melvin, Jerry and O’neal Trosclair Jr.; one sister, Vicky Gehbauer; and one grandchild, Myles Charpentier Jr.
• preceded in death by her father, O’neal Trosclair Sr.; and two brothers, Roy and Bryant Trosclair
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jessie Catherine Weber

• age 94, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thiboaux; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum in Thibodaux
• survived by one sister-in-law, Myrtle M. Weber; her caregivers, Wayne and Allen Weber, James Smith, Cheryl Landry, Conchita Weber and Sylvia Murphy; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Mary Smith Weber; four sisters, Pearl Jones, Mamie Smith, Lillie Mae Oubre and Nettie Webb; and two brothers, Russell and Nelson Weber Jr.
• retired schoolteacher in Lafourche Parish
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Ronald Jerome Williams

• age 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baytown, Texas, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melissa S. Williams; his parents, Audrey Hollman and Cleveland Williams Jr.; two sons, Michael J. Stewart and Ronald J. Travis; three daughters, Kizzy M. Stewart, Reva Stewart and Aquintiss Travis; five brothers, Cleveland Williams III, Jeffery Williams Sr. and wife, Felicia, Allen Parker and wife, Darlene, Jason Hollman and Ricky Lewis; four sisters, Angie W. Fox, Lelia W. Miller, Rosena Thompson and husband, Albert, and Kimateisha Adams; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland Williams Sr., Martha Coleman and Viola Bradley and Earl Racsner
• worked for Wal-Mart in the warehouse and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Mildred Wolfe

• age 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 10, 2008

Ralph J. Babin

• age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:38 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Lefort Babin; and one sister, Anna Mae "T-Pitt" Lefort
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Allemand Babin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Johnnie Dell Landrum Breland

• age 77, a native of Beaumont, Miss., and resident of Houma died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Jones and Son Funeral Home in Beaumont, with burial in Beaumont Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Danita "Dee" Savin and husband, Allen, and Carol Sue Hamrick and husband, Ralph; numerous grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Bitha Landrum; her husband of 59 years, Hubert T. Breland; two sisters, Alphia Dement and Delphia Dement; and three brothers, Ray, Grady and Lester "Pete" Landrum
• member of Order of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, the Voluntary Fire Department Auxiliary, Girls Scouts, a volunteer for school activities, the Salvation Army and Senior Citizens Center
• Jones and Son Funeral Home

Ann Sadie Callais

• age 55, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Anthony Callais; two sons, Anthony Callais Jr. and wife, Leighton, and Warren Callais Sr. and wife, Starla; one daughter, Hope Callais; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Warren Joseph and Priscilla Louise Guidry; and two brothers, Michael Guidry Sr. and Sidney Guidry
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Evelyn White Callender

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Wesson, Miss., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• funeral service today at Harrigill Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., with burial in Easthaven Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by one son, William Russell "Billy" White Jr. and wife, Nikki, of Eddiceton, Miss.; two daughters, Belinda Kraemer Fauver and husband, Robbie, of Brookhaven, and Rebecca White Kinchen of Wesson, Miss.; five sisters, Joy Kramer of Houma, Merline Gemelli of Wesson, Caroline Lirette and husband, Kirby, of Ruston, Cynthia Rogers and husband, Albert, of Tylertown, Miss., and Pam Quick and husband, Roy, of Montegut; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Whitney Kramer Sr. and Louvenia Hebert Kramer; and three brothers, Nelson, Theodore and Whitney Kramer Jr.
• homemaker, a member of the Moose Lodge and a parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church
• Harrigill Funeral Home

Charles Rodger Shephard

• age 88, a native of Bensrun, W.Va., and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Adriana Ford of Houma; nine grandchildren, Richard C. Ford, Effie F. Schilling, Linda F. Punch, Michael D. Garcia, Mark J. Garcia, Hannah G. Franke, Margaret F. Duhe, Desiree L. Garcia and Jessica M. Garcia; 10 great-grandchildren, Blake Ford, Connor Ford, Starr Punch, Sadie Punch, Scott Punch, Shane Punch, William Schilling, Alicia Garcia, Andrew Schilling and Devin Franke; and his best friend, Lois Crnkovic
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Schmidt Shephard; his second wife, Ina Fae Schmidt Shephard; his parents, Hiriam Shephard and Alice Wells Shephard; one daughter, Janet Garcia; one son-in-law, William G. Ford; two brothers, Warren Shephard and Glenn Shephard; and one sister, Dorothy McCune
• retired mechanic with Chevron and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II; member of Victory Christian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 11, 2008

Una Ruth Eschete Bonvillain

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died 6:40 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by two sons, David, and wife Dianne Konieczka Bonvillain, Randy and wife Jill Doiron Bonvillain; three daughters, Rhonda Bonvillain Darsey and husband Paul; Cathy Bonvillain Dupont, and husband Mike; Judy Bonvillain Champagne; and Susan Bonvillain Smith; 11 grandchildren, Craig Dupont and Michelle Dupont Levron, Adam and Chris Darsey, Brett, Brian and Lauren Bonvillain, Brittany Bonvillain, Kim Champagne and Kristi Champagne Blanchard and Roger Smith Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Nootsie" Bonvillain; her son, Kenny Bonvillain; her parents, Joseph and Elise Bergeron Eschete; three brothers, Bob, Abbey and Paul Eschete; and five sisters, Nora Pellegrin, Cecile Pellegrin, Cora Boudreaux, Rosa Eschete and Irene Boudreaux
• a devout Catholic and loved St. Francis de Sales Parish
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Penelope B. "Penny" Hebert

• age 67, a native of St. Charles, died peacefully after a brief illness May 9, 2008 at Rosewood Retirement Community in Lafayette
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads; funeral mass followed
• pallbearers were Nicholas Hebert, Edward Hebert, Thomas Hebert, Kevin Smith, John Archer and Scott Harris
• honorary pallbearers were Donald King and Clarence LeBlanc
• survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Avit J. Hebert of New Roads; three children, Bonnie Ann Hebert of Daphne, Ala.; Thomas Joseph Hebert, PhD., and wife Janine of New Orleans; and Edward Scott Hebert and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Joseph and Mae Scott Bergeron of Thibodaux; and her mother and father-in-law, Bernice Rabalais and Joseph Oscar Hebert of New Roads
• graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1958 and Louisiana State University in 1962 with a bachelors of science in vocational home economics education; in her graduate years at LSU, she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the 1958 homecoming court; later returned to LSU to earn a masters of social work degree in social welfare and thereafter became a lifelong social worker; most recently retired in 2002 as Director of Family Welfare Services for Pointe Coupee Parish, a division of the Louisiana State Department of Health and Human Resources
• naturally loving and altruistic person with a special calling to be an enthusiastic volunteer; enjoyed much service work with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pointe Coupee Good Neighbors and H.O.P.E. Ministries, among others; in addition, for many of her young adult years, she was an active member of the Mothers Cultural Club of New Roads
• Niland’s Funeral Service Inc. in New Roads

Dolores Hebert LeBoeuf

• age 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:28 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Frank LeBoeuf; her mother, Edna LeBoeuf Hebert; her stepmother, Valerie L. Boudreaux; five sons, Zachary "Zack" LeBouef and fianceé, Penny; Kevin LeBoeuf and companion, Shannon;, Joshua "Butch" LeBoeuf and companion, Brandi; Shane LeBoeuf Sr. and wife, Tiffany; and Chapman "Bubba" LeBoeuf and companion; Casarah; four daughters, Karen LeBoeuf and companion, Selvin; Rosanna Leonard and husband, William; Dia L. Guidroz and husband, Richard; and Micah T. LeBoeuf and fiance, Adam; six brothers, Kenneth Gautreaux, Anthony Hebert, Derrick Boudreaux, Joseph "D.J." Boudreaux Jr., Justin Boudreaux and Jeffery Hebert; three sisters, Catherine Hebert, Mary Neal and Anna Boudreaux; and 28 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edgar Hebert; her stepfather, Joseph "J.D." D. Boudreaux Sr.; her stepmother, Rosie Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux; one son, Chance LeBoeuf; one daughter, Dionne LeBoeuf; one brother, Eddie Ray J. Boudreaux; and one sister, Margaret Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Charles Rodger Shephard

• age 88, a native of Bensrun, W.Va., and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Adriana Ford of Houma; nine grandchildren, Richard C. Ford, Effie F. Schilling, Linda F. Punch, Michael D. Garcia, Mark J. Garcia, Hannah G. Franke, Margaret F. Duhe, Desiree L. Garcia and Jessica M. Garcia; 10 great-grandchildren, Blake Ford, Connor Ford, Starr Punch, Sadie Punch, Scott Punch, Shane Punch, William Schilling, Alicia Garcia, Andrew Schilling and Devin Franke; and his best friend, Lois Crnkovic
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Schmidt Shephard; his second wife, Ina Fae Schmidt Shephard; his parents, Hiriam Shephard and Alice Wells Shephard; one daughter, Janet Garcia; one son-in-law, William G. Ford; two brothers, Warren Shephard and Glenn Shephard; and one sister, Dorothy McCune
• retired mechanic with Chevron and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II; member of Victory Christian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willard "Willie" Andrew Wiggins

• age 50, a resident and native of Napoleonville, went peacefully to be with the Lord at 9:55 a.m. May 9, 2008
• visitation Monday and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; burial at St. Anne Catholic Church Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his daughter, Jade Wiggins; two brothers, Mike and, wife Linda; and Russell, and wife Mary; his mother, Estella Wiggins; his girlfriend, Kim Babin; and a host of other family members and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Mervel Wiggins, and his grandparents
• loved hunting and fishing on Lake Verret; employed by PCS Nitrogen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 12, 2008

Una Ruth Eschete Bonvillain

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 6:40 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by two sons, David, and wife, Dianne Konieczka Bonvillain and Randy and wife, Jill Doiron Bonvillain; four daughters, Rhonda Bonvillain Darsey and husband Paul, Cathy Bonvillain Dupont, and husband Mike, Judy Bonvillain Champagne, and Susan Bonvillain Smith; and 11 grandchildren, Craig Dupont and Michelle Dupont Levron, Adam and Chris Darsey, Brett, Brian and Lauren Bonvillain, Brittany Bonvillain, Kim Champagne and Kristi Champagne Blanchard and Roger Smith Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Nootsie" Bonvillain; one son, Kenny Bonvillain; her parents, Joseph and Elise Bergeron Eschete; three brothers, Bob, Abbey and Paul Eschete; and five sisters, Nora Pellegrin, Cecile Pellegrin, Cora Boudreaux, Rosa Eschete and Irene Boudreaux
• devout Catholic and loved St. Francis de Sales Parish
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Penelope B. "Penny" Hebert

• age 67, a native of St. Charles, died peacefully after a brief illness Friday, May 9, 2008, at Rosewood Retirement Community in Lafayette
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads; mass Tuesday at the church
• survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Avit J. Hebert, of New Roads; three children, Bonnie Ann Hebert of Daphne, Ala., Thomas Joseph Hebert, PhD., and wife, Janine, of New Orleans, and Edward Scott Hebert and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Joseph and Mae Scott Bergeron; and her mother and father-in-law, Bernice Rabalais and Joseph Oscar Hebert
• graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1958 and Louisiana State University in 1962 with a bachelors of science in vocational home economics education; in her graduate years at LSU, she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the 1958 homecoming court; later returned to LSU to earn a master’s of social work degree in social welfare and thereafter became a lifelong social worker; most recently retired in 2002 as Director of Family Welfare Services for Pointe Coupee Parish, a division of the Louisiana State Department of Health and Human Resources
• naturally loving and altruistic person with a special calling to be an enthusiastic volunteer; enjoyed much service work with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pointe Coupee Good Neighbors and H.O.P.E. Ministries, among others. In addition, for many of her young adult years, she was an active member of the Mothers Cultural Club of New Roads
• pallbearers were Nicholas Hebert, Edward Hebert, Thomas Hebert, Kevin Smith, John Archer and Scott Harris
• honorary pallbearers were Donald King and Clarence LeBlanc
• Niland’s Funeral Service Inc. in New Roads

Irving "Bozo" J. Ohmer Sr.

• age 80, a native of Patterson and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:08 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Irving J. Ohmer Jr. and Douglas Ohmer; one daughter, Brenda Blanchard; one brother, George Ohmer Jr.; one sister, Mayolla O. Barras; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Martin Ohmer; his parents, George Ohmer and Florence Barras Ohmer; one son, Martin J. Ohmer; one brother, Gerald Ohmer; and two sisters, Dorothy David and Doris Lombas
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Willard "Willie" Andrew Wiggins

• age 50, a resident and native of Napoleonville, went peacefully to be with the Lord at 9:55 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by one daughter, Jade Wiggins; two brothers, Mike and, wife Linda; and Russell, and wife Mary; his mother, Estella Wiggins; his girlfriend, Kim Babin; and a host of other family members and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Mervel Wiggins; and his grandparents
• loved hunting and fishing on Lake Verret; employed by PCS Nitrogen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 13, 2008

Van Louis Aucoin

• age 67, a native of Vacherie and resident of Destrehan, died at home with his family by his side after a three year fight against cancer on Friday, May 9, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Philip Church in Vacherie
• survived by his beloved wife, Heidemarie Anni Werner; two loving daughters, Nicole Jeanne Aucoin and Tanja Aucoin Baxter; his son-in-law, Britt Baxter; four grandchildren, Thomas Warren Baxter, Brandon Louis Baxter, Michael Britt Baxter and Kristen Elizabeth Baxter; four brothers, Edsel J. Aucoin and wife, D’anne Loden, Paul G. Aucoin and wife, Rita Jo Tidwell, Leonard H. Aucoin and wife, Karla Vulliet, and Ralph J. Aucoin and wife, Keiren Cassidy; one sister, Jeanne Aucoin Hobson; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix L. Aucoin Jr. and Winnie Waguespack Aucoin; his grandparents, Felix L. Aucoin Sr., Jeanne Cusso Aucoin, Stephen Burch, Eva Waguespack Burch, Henry Joseph Waguespack, Antoinette Graugnard Waguespack and Henry Joseph Waguespack; one brother, Kenneth J. Aucoin; one sister-in-law, Connie Marquer Aucoin; and one brother-in-law, Peter W. Hobson
• attended elementary school at Wallace Public School and high school at St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis, Miss., graduated in 1958; earned a bachelor of music education degree from Loyola University in 1962; while at Loyola, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Kappa social fraternity, Blue Key Honor Society and was elected and served as president of the Loyola Music School. At Loyola he joined ROTC and upon graduation he entered the U.S. Army with the rank of second lieutenant; stationed in Giessen, West Germany, where he met and married Heidi, his wife of 43 years; after discharge from the Army he was employed by the Waguespack Insurance Agency which was found by his grandfather, Henry J. Waguespack, in 1911, and was managed by his father, Felix L. Aucoin Jr.; later purchased the agency and served as its president for 22 years; also served on the Loyola University Alumni Board and was a member of the Independent Agents of Louisiana, Premier Agency Network and NFIB
• devout Catholic; enjoyed playing the trumpet and was passionate about music
• Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Jenny Marie Authement

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Jennings Joseph Authement and Jean Blanchard Authement of Chauvin; two sons, Kevin Authement and Magnus Authement Jones of Chauvin; two brothers, Darren Authement and Billy Authement; and her grandmother, Theresa DuBois Authement of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Houston Authement and Magnus and Lizzie Blanchard; her godfather, Dale Blanchard; a very special uncle, Larry Blanchard; and her children’s father, Eddie Jones
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Jane Bourgeois Bilello

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Anthony Joseph Bilello Jr.; one son, Danny Bilello and wife, Julie Ordoyne Bilello; three daughters, Sue Tabor and husband, Phillip Tabor, Toni Hawkins and husband, Craig Hawkins, and Gina Zeringue and husband, Jesse Zeringue; and 10 grandchildren, Tony and Maria Bilello, Phil and Andrew Tabor, Brooke Hawkins, Emily, Aaron Jonathan, Jesse and Nathan Zeringue
• preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Bourgeois Sr. and Mary Adams Bourgeois; one brother, Oscar Bourgeois Jr.; and one grandchild, David Andrew Bilello
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lorie Breaux

• age 48, a native of Cheniere and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Chris Breaux Sr.; her father, Harvey Cheramie; two sons, Chad Breaux and Chris Breaux Jr.; three brothers, Billy, Harry and Harvey Cheramie Jr.; three sisters, Rosemary Vegas, Darlene Ougel and Laura Mae Cheramie; and one grandson, Kyle Christopher Breaux
• preceded in death by her mother, Verna Frickey Cheramie Crosby; and one brother, Michael Cheramie
• loved to talk to people and was Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Rev. Monsignor Joseph Leonard ‘Father Joe’ Chotin Jr.

• died at his home in Mandeville, Saturday, May 10, 2008
• wake Wednesday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mandeville; public visitation Wednesday; funeral mass Thursday at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, with burial in Abbey Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Wanda Chotin Johnson and husband, Dr. Gordon Johnson; three nieces, Patricia Ann Stewart, Robin Marie Scheyd and Pamela Paige Fair; their husbands, Dr. Wayne Stewart, John Scheyd and Mark Fair; and seven great-nieces and nephews, Taylor, Michael, Patrick, Ryan, Austin, Tyler and Amanda
• grew up in New Orleans where he attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Warren Easton High School; having decided to enter the priesthood, he attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Kentucky where he studied Latin for two years; continued his study of Latin at Conception Abbey in Missouri, before completing his training at Notre Dame Seminary; after ordination, he served as assistant pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Morgan City and then at St. Joseph’s Parish in Chauvin; following these assignments, he assumed the position of Vocations Director, first for the tri-parish area then for the New Orleans Archdiocese; served as pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish from 1979 to 2001; in retirement, he continued to play an important role in the life of the parish
• Fielding Funeral Home of Covington

Ruth Mary Weber Dayton

• age 82, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service
• survived by her husband, Franklin A. Dayton of Houma; one son, Peter Arthur Dayton and wife, Deborah P. Dayton of Houston; three daughters, Jo Ann Dayton Shorkley and husband, Jay, of Ocean Springs, Miss., Janis Lafont and companion, Dennis Forgash, of Waldorf, Md., and Joyce M. Dayton and companion, Charles Buddy Hill, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Jason Shorkley, Justin, Tonya Dayton LeBeouf, Carrie D. Spurgeon, Kevin Dayton, Douglas Lafont, Claire Lafont, Chad Waalk and Megan Hawthorne; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, McKenize, Hayden, Connor and Cameron
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Henry Weber and Emile Kenninger Weber
• retired with the Terrebonne Parish Library and was an office manager with Dr. Harris Poret D.D.S.; volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bonnie "B.A.C.A. Catlady" Doggett

• age 61, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., and resident of Gray, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Robert "B.A.C.A. Dogman" Doggett; her mother, Ann Cantrelle; three daughters, Terri Davis Guidry and husband, Cory Guidry, Tracy Doggett Crochet and husband, Eddie Crochet, and Stacy Doggett Dubois and husband, Christopher Dubois; and seven grandchildren, Randal Davis Lirette, Brock Davis and Gabrielle Davis, Kaydence and Christopher Dubois Jr. and Angela and Eddie Guidry Jr.
• a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse, a local nonprofit organization for the good of children in our community; her journey with B.A.C.A. began two years ago; she started riding her Harley for the children of our parish; could recognize her by the B.A.C.A. back patch which she wore proudly; empowered abused children in our area to not feel afraid in the world in which they live; stood ready to shield abused children from any further abuse.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lelia Pontiff Fanguy

• age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• funeral service today at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Jo Ann Cross and husband, Harry, of Morgan City; four grandchildren, Eileen Cenac and husband, Clark "Cy", of Houma, Mary Williams and husband, Billy, of Morgan City, Kerry Cross of Morgan City and Brennan Cross and wife, Joanne, of Dallas; and six great-grandchildren, Chance Cenac, Shane Cenac, Lauren Cenac, Jeremy Williams, Mathew Williams and Andrew Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, Hewitt Fanguy; her parents, Wycliff and Clara Blanchard Pontiff; two grandsons, Charles Quentin Cross and Harry Hewitt Cross; and one sister, Beulah Powell
• Twin City Funeral Home

Anna Mae Boyne Guidry

• age 91, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, a longtime resident of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma nearly all of her 91 years, died in Livingston, Texas, Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mary Ellen Falgout; one son, Lawrence Joseph Guidry III and wife, Mary Yvonne Sonnier Guidry; one son-in-law, Jimmy Colwort; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mary Boyne; eight siblings; two husbands, Lawrence Guidry Jr. and Lloyd Andrew Guidry; one daughter, Annette Marie Colwort; and one grandson, Dean Michael Guidry
• loved her home, however circumstances dictated that she move to Texas in the final months of her life; buried next to her husband, Lloyd Andrew Guidr
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland "Bason" Guidry

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Wednesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Audrey Pitre Guidry; three sons, Keith Guidry Sr. and wife, Patsy, Tony Guidry and wife, Danaé, and Wade Guidry; one daughter, Patty Hebert and husband, Gerald; one sister, Anna Mae Rodrigue; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse and Frances P. Guidry; and one brother, Nolan Guidry
• member of Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427, Cattleman’s Association of Raceland and secretary/treasurer for Cheramie Cemetery
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sheffield Johnson

• age 72, a native of Gibson and resident of Paramount, Calif., died Monday, May 5, 2008
• visitation today at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson with religious service today at the church; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Shawn Johnson, Roderick Johnson and Damien Johnson; two daughters, Sheffaye Johnson and Delores A. Bean; two brothers, Earl Johnson Jr. and William Johnson; two sisters, Rose Johnson and Margret Brown; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Johnson Sr. and Zenobia Johnson; four brothers, Lenist, Arlington, Thomas and Johnal Johnson; four sisters, Beverly Johnson, Emelda Johnson-Cross, Constance Johnson and Bertha Matthews; and one grandson, Andre’ Murphy Jr.
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Ira "Denny" Lambeth II

• age 61, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Gray, died Friday, May 9, 2008
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two sons, Ira Lambeth III and Hadley Lambeth; his former wife, Jessie Ann Lambeth; and one sister, Linda Rosemary Stanley
• preceded in death by his parents, Katie Nelson Lambeth and Denard Lambeth
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Stella Inzerilla Leon Latino

• age 93, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at her home, Friday, May 9, 2008
• funeral service today at Ascension Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Virginia Miller of Golden Meadow; one son, Anthony "Toby" Leon and wife, Dianne, of Prairieville; three sisters, Catherine DiBenedetto of California, Rose Milburn of Hot Springs, Ark., and Virginia Birkhimer of Danville, Calif.; three brothers, Gasper Inzerilla of Sonora, Calif., Johnny Inzerilla of Modesto, Calif., and Charlie Inzerilla of San Leandro, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Frank A. Leon and Lawrence Latino; her father, Joseph Inzerilla; her mother, Josephine Benedetto; and two sisters, Anna Bonadona and Maymie DeBenedetto
• Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Dolores Hebert LeBoeuf

• age 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:28 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• funeral service today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Edna LeBoeuf Hebert; her stepmother, Valerie L. Boudreaux; five sons, Zachary "Zack" LeBouef and fiancee’, Penny; Kevin LeBoeuf and companion, Shannon;, Joshua "Butch" LeBoeuf and companion, Brandi; Shane LeBoeuf Sr. and wife, Tiffany; and Chapman "Bubba" LeBoeuf and companion; Casarah; four daughters, Karen LeBoeuf and companion, Selvin; Rosanna Leonard and husband, William; Dia L. Guidroz and husband, Richard; and Micah T. LeBoeuf and fiance, Adam; six brothers, Kenneth Gautreaux, Anthony Hebert, Derrick Boudreaux, Joseph "D.J." Boudreaux Jr., Justin Boudreaux and Jeffery Hebert; three sisters, Catherine Hebert, Mary Neal and Anna Boudreaux; and 28 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edgar Hebert; her stepfather, Joseph "J.D." D. Boudreaux Sr.; her stepmother, Rosie Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux; one son, Chance LeBoeuf; one daughter, Dionne LeBoeuf; one brother, Eddie Ray J. Boudreaux; and one sister, Margaret Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Bryan Ledet Sr.

• age 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Crystal Gayton Ledet; his parents, Jimmy Ledet and wife, Judy, and Audrey Luke and husband, Roy; two sons, B.J. Ledet and wife, Meghan, and Brent Ledet and wife, Raven; one daughter, Brittany Ledet; his grandfather, Freddie Doucet; three brothers, James, Freddie and Reggie Ledet; three stepbrothers, Rene and Roger Toups and Rod Luke; five stepsisters, Della Terrebonne, Joan Guidry, Kim Gaines, Wanda Blanchard and Angel Ledet; and two grandchildren, Caun and Kayden Ledet
• preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Gerry Gayton; one son, Brody Ledet; and his grandparents, Leena Doucet and Azema Ledet
• enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lloyd Gerald Lewis

• age 64, a native of Roanoke and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday in Roanoke
• survived by his wife, Phyllis Benoit Lewis; three sons, Jimmy D. Lewis, Jeremy Andras and Lee Michael Andras; two brothers, Jimmy G. Lewis and David E. Lewis; two sisters, Nelda Coffman and Shirley Lewis Barras; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John G. Lewis and Elaine W. Lewis; and one sister, Alma L. Blanchard
• U.S. Air Force veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Josephine Essie Simon Percle

• age 80, a native of Reserve and resident of Chackbay, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, May 10, 2008
• 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
• wife of Joseph Caffery Percle; mother of Cynthia Zeringue and companion, Michael Mullen and former son-in-law, Dennis Zeringue, Susan Zeringue Oddo and her longtime companion, Don Vaughn, and Tracie Sowell and husband, Lark Sowell; sister of Florence Melanson; grandmother of Kimberly Frazier and husband, Lonnie, Melissa Zeringue, Christine Zeringue, Dennis Zeringue Jr. and wife, Richille, Lark C. Sowell and Lauren Sowell; and great-grandmother of Heather, Liana, Haley, Brad, Mark, Chloe and Dani
• preceded in death by her parents, Remy and Myrtle Scioneaux Simon; and her siblings, Ulysse Simon, Claude Simon, Addis Simon, Remy Simon Jr., Carrie Peltier and Eunice Robinson
• employed by Continental Can Co. and the Jefferson Parish School System; remembered for her love of family and her arts
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Mary Catherine Milek Pharo

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Dr. Wayne Joseph Pharo; two sons, Austin Michael Pharo and Daniel Wayne Pharo; one daughter, Lauren Elise Pharo; two brothers, Dr. Michael Milek and wife, Karen Milek, and Dr. John Milek and wife, Renee Dupuis Milek; two sisters, Sheri Milek Watkins and husband, Kenneth Watkins, and Marilyn Milek; two sisters-in-law, Paula Pharo Simm and husband, Dr. Michael Simm, and Patti Pharo Hidalgo; and her father-in-law, Joseph S. Pharo
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Michael Milek and Dorothy Wright Milek; and her mother-in-law, Mary Helen Hannie Pharo
• member of the Mother’s Club of E.D. White and Bayou River Magnificat
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Scotty Michael Thibodeaux

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Karen Thibodeaux of Houma; one son, Riley Hamby of Houma; one brother, Aiden Thibodeaux of Houma; one sister, Shelby Punch of Houma; his grandparents, Judie "Noonie" Chaisson of Houma; his godfather, Chad Thibodeaux; his aunts, Sharon Dehart, Shirley Dupre, Cookie Sons and Janet Portier; and his half uncle, Terry Voisin
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Douglas Thibodeaux; his great-grandparents, Morris Voisin and Beulah Voisin and George Thibodeaux and Daisy Maronge Thibodeaux; and his uncles, Bruce Voisin, Tillman "Manny" Voisin, Gary Thibodeaux and George Thibodeaux Jr.
• rigger with Royal Eagle and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 14, 2008

Helen Thibodeaux Aucoin

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Aucoin Boudreaux and husband, Mark; one brother, Joucelyn Thibodeaux; three grandchildren, Curt Arcement, Holly Griggs and Brittany Bourg; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Baker, Emily Arcement and Cailun Griggs
• preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ben Aucoin; her parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; six brothers, Rudolph, Wiley, Gilbert, Albert, Lester and Emile Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Eunice Gaudet and Rita Cancienne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bonnie "B.A.C.A. Catlady" Doggett

• age 61, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., and resident of Gray, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Robert "B.A.C.A. Dogman" Doggett; her mother, Ann Cantrelle; three daughters, Terri Davis Guidry and husband, Cory Guidry, Tracy Doggett Crochet and husband, Eddie Crochet, and Stacy Doggett Dubois and husband, Christopher Dubois; and seven grandchildren, Randal Davis Lirette, Brock Davis and Gabrielle Davis, Kaydence and Christopher Dubois Jr. and Angela and Eddie Crochet Jr.
• member of Bikers Against Child Abuse, a local nonprofit organization for the good of children in our community; her journey with B.A.C.A. began two years ago; started riding her Harley for the children of our parish; could recognize her by the B.A.C.A. back patch which she wore proudly; empowered abused children in our area to not feel afraid in the world in which they live; stood ready to shield abused children from any further abuse
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Thomas Joseph Foret Sr.

• age 59, of West Memphis, Ark., died Friday, May 9, 2008.
• Funeral service was held Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with burial in Friendship Cemetery.
• He is survived by his wife, Claudia Foret; one daughter, Tonya Daniels; two sons, David Foret and Tommy Foret Jr.; two sisters, Peggy Foret and Maxine Foret; two brothers, Roger Foret and Ronnie Foret; and seven grandchildren.
• He was a retired riverboat captain and a U.S. Vietnam veteran.
• Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis is charge of arrangements.

Bryan "BJ" Graham Jr.

• age 8, a resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by his father, Bryan Graham Sr.; one halfbrother, Jacob Graham; one sister, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; his grandparents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse and Dennis Graham; his great-grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and his great-great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by his mother, Dawn Rousse Graham; and one sister, Stacie Graham
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dawn Rousse Graham

• age 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by her parents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse; one daughter, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; one brother, Timothy "Tim" Rousse; her grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and her great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by one son, Bryan Graham Jr.; and one daughter, Stacie Graham
• Falgout Funeral Home

Stacie Lynn Graham

• age 10, a resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by her father, Bryan Graham Sr.; one halfbrother, Jacob Graham; one sister, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; her grandparents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse; her great-grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and her great-great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by her mother, Dawn Rousse Graham; and one brother, Bryan Graham Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Zachary "Zack" J. LeBlanc

• age 23, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Dan LeBlanc; his mother, Sheila Kober; his stepfather, John Kober Sr.; his stepmother, Melissa LeBlanc; one sister, Lyndsay LeBlanc; four brothers, Travis LeBlanc, Ronnie Bailey, Corey Rentrop and John Kober Jr.; his grandparents, Douglas and Ann Bodmer, Paula Grimes, Leona Crawford, Dewey Landry and Doug and Sandra Bell; his nieces and nephews, Tyler, Haydn, Alyssa and many more
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry S. LeBlanc Sr. and Glenn Grimes; his uncle, Paul Grimes; and his aunt, Karen Crawford
• 2003 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Edward "Black" Joseph LeBouef Jr.

• age 49, a native of Madisonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Allemand LeBouef of Houma; one daughter, Jean LeBouef Pellegrin and husband, Derek Pellegrin Sr., of Houma; one brother, Michael E. LeBouef of Houma; and one grandchild, Derek Pellegrin Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph LeBouef Sr. and Martha Cooper LeBouef; two brothers, Paul J. LeBouef and Donald LeBouef; and one sister, Earline M. Cazeaux
• former tugboat captain
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elgin Joseph Lirette Jr.

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Anderson, Ala., died in an automobile accident at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services Thursday at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Josephine Elizabeth Boudreaux Lirette; four daughters, Sandy Hebert and husband, Mitch, Celeste Rodrigue and husband, Ryan, Jordan Lirette and Sarah Lirette; one son, Elgin Paul Lirette Sr.; three sisters, Sharon Cheramie and husband, Wilson, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordan and husband, Vern, and Norma Lirette and fiance, Danny Daigle; two brothers, Richard Lirette and Michael Lirette and wife, Marlene; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell Hebert Jr., Heather Hebert, Hannah Hebert, Elgin Paul Lirette Jr.; David Lirette, Austin Lirette, Alice Lirette, Chase Chauvin and Christan Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elgin "Bute" and Betty Trahan Lirette; his grandparents, Edgar and Leona Lirette and Avison and Delta Trahan; and his mother-in-law, Alice Thibodeaux
• truck driver for ACE transportation in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lucille "Lou" Vice Verret

• age 92, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008
• memorial service Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church with mass Friday
• survived by one daughter, Catherine V. Dishman and husband, James; two sons, William Decatur Verret Jr. and wife, Fran, and Kenneth P. Verret, all of Houma; a former daughter-in-law and friend, Faye T. Verret of Gray; five grandchildren, Jamie D. Portier, Richard J. Dishman and wife, Jenny, William "Billy" Dishman and wife, Jaime, all of Houma, Martin P. Dishman and wife, Jayne, of New Iberia and Natalie J. Dishman M.D., and husband, Barry Bolner, of Morgan City; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, William Decatur Verret Sr.; her parents, Paul and Noamie Brien Vice; six brothers, Ollie, Louis, Ivy, Thaddeus, Francis and James; one sister, Blanche Leonard; and one grandson, Jeffrey Dishman
• devout Catholic and a member of the Legion of Mary; enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting and visiting with family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 15, 2008

Chauncey Kiwan Adams

• age 31, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Clarence Davis of Raceland and Lois Adams of Larose; one son, Kiwan L. Cheramie of Larose; one daughter, Kaedyn Lanae’ Adams of Raceland; four brothers, Patrick Adams, Zolton Adams, Kevin Davis and Chad Davis, all of Raceland; three sisters, Cassandra Thomas of Larose, Jaronicia Smith of Raceland and Patrice Davis; and his grandparents, Pearlie Adams, Tom Davis and Enola Williams
• preceded in death by one sister, Daphne Adams; and his grandfather, Phillip Frank Adams
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland

Helen Thibodeaux Aucoin

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Aucoin Boudreaux and husband, Mark; one brother, Joucelyn Thibodeaux; three grandchildren, Curt Arcement, Holly Griggs and Brittany Bourg; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Baker, Emily Arcement and Cailun Griggs
• preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ben Aucoin; her parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; six brothers, Rudolph, Wiley, Gilbert, Albert, Lester and Emile Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Eunice Gaudet and Rita Cancienne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Brad "Sweet" Andrew Bourda

• age 27, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his companion, Chelsie Hebert of Larose; his parents, Doris and Sidney Cyril Bourda Sr. of Larose; two sons, Braxton Bourda of Larose and Ja’Quam Cooper of Raceland; one daughter, Quendon Claire Bourda of Larose; two brothers, Sidney Cryil Bourda Jr. of Larose and Tyrone Ingram of New Orleans; three sisters, Tameka Bourda and Shaina Bourda of Larose and Vonda Robertson of Franklin; and his grandmother, Rose dell Adams of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Agnes Bourda, Louis Bourda and Daniel Adams
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nelson "Toppy" Esteve Jr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rose G. Gisclair

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:01 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one son, Douglas Gisclair Jr. and wife, Joanne; two daughters, JoAnne Cheramie and husband, Aman Jr., and Dinah Duet and husband, Linton Jr.; one brother, Clebert Guidry; six grandchildren, Gary Gisclair Jr., Gage Gisclair, Chad Cheramie and wife, Kendra, Cindy Cheramie Peck and husband, Stephen, Candice Gisclair and husband, James, and Cida Gisclair; one step-great-grandchild, Kayla Cheramie; and one great-great-grandchild, Kira Ledet
• preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gisclair Sr.; her parents, Charlie Guidry Sr. and Cecile T. Guidry; four brothers, Clement Guidry, Alexica Guidry, Charlie Guidry Jr. and Haywood Guidry; and three sisters, Eugina Bruce, Marie "Bell" Crosby and Claymonce "Bodo" Lefort
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Kevin M. Hamilton

• age 52, a native of West Field, N.J., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Karen Robinson Hamilton; his father, William Hamilton; and four brothers, W. Richard Hamilton, Jeffery J. Hamilton, Timothy J. Hamilton and Patrick M. Hamilton
• preceded in death by his mother, Kathrine Lenahan Hamilton
• 30 years employee at Cameco/John Deer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Terry "Crum" Leonard Hester

• age 23, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his fianceé, Shaina Bourda of Larose; his parents, Shelia Hester of Houma and Henry Bell of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Ah’myren Washington of Raceland; seven brothers, Calvin Hester, Jamie Hester, Joseph Hester, Tony Hester, Daniel Turner and Randy Turner, all of Houma, and Tyrone Bell of California; two sisters, Danisha Williams of Cut Off and Latonya Turner of Houma; and his grandmothers, Genevia Hester of Raceland and Mary Bell of Larose
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Henry Bell Sr. and Norman Hester
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Cleveland Hogan Jr.

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia Hogan of Houston, and Gaynell H. Simms of Waggerman; two sons, Donald and Michael Hogan of Houston; one sister, Geneva Toussaint of Raceland; two brothers, Alvin Hogan of Houston, and Thomas Hogan of Raceland; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Sedonia Sylvester Hogan; his parents, Cleveland Sr. and Flavia Hogan; one son, Cleveland Hogan III; three daughters, Lois Hunter, Patricia H. Sims and Laverne Hogan; two brothers, Eugene Hogan and Edward Hogan; and six sisters, Edna Chisley, Dorothy Gale, Aretha Charles, Mary Morris, Martha Tucker and Gracey Davis
• member of First Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans and a U.S. World War II Navy veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jarrod Nathan Kiger

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his longtime companion, Kimberly Blanchard; his parents, Ernest Kiger Sr. and Delene M. Fullilove; his step-parents, Beth M. Talamo, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr. and Steve "Frog" Fullilove; his grandmother, Betty Myers; six brothers, Ernest Jr. "Snookie", Keith and Clifford "Fi Fi" Kiger, Christopher Eriksen, John Paul Griffin Jr., and Timothy Johnfroe; six sisters, Donna and Lori Ann Kiger, Jennifer Karst, Linda Davis, Lana Griffin and Jennifer Bonvillian; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Lucy B. Kiger and Ronnie Myers
• carpenter and enjoyed playing his guitar, surfing and fishing
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Elgin Joseph Lirette Jr.

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Anderson, Ala., died in an automobile accident at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services today at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Josephine Elizabeth Boudreaux Lirette; four daughters, Sandy Hebert and husband, Mitch, Celeste Rodrigue and husband, Ryan, Jordan Lirette and Sarah Lirette; one son, Elgin Paul Lirette Sr. and wife, Rene’; three sisters, Sharon Cheramie and husband, Wilson, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordan and husband, Vern, and Norma Lirette and fiance, Danny Daigle; two brothers, Richard Lirette and Michael Lirette and wife, Marlene; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell Hebert Jr., Heather Hebert, Hannah Hebert, Elgin Paul Lirette Jr.; David Lirette, Austin Lirette, Alice Lirette, Chase Sevin and Christan Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elgin "Bute" and Betty Trahan Lirette; his grandparents, Edgar and Leona Lirette and Avison and Delta Trahan; and his mother-in-law, Alice Thibodeaux Boudreaux
• truck driver for ACE transportation in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dorothy "Maw & Me Maw" Gros Rivere

• age 76, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward J. Rivere; three daughters, Charlotte Naquin and husband, Nolan, Susan Foret and husband, Daniel, and Judy Jarreau and husband, Steve; two brothers, Mervin and Leroy Gros; three sisters, Virgie Morrison, Bessie Webb and Barbara Landry; two grandchildren, Chad Naquin and Casey Jarreau; and four great-grandchildren, Jared, Michael and Logan Naquin and Cohen Jarreau
• preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Mabel Delaune Gros; one brother, Elmo Gros Jr.; and three sisters, Joyce Crescioni, Hazel Rivere and Laura Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Carolee Williams Territo

• age 69, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at her home Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Brigitte Nieland and husband, David, of Baton Rouge, and Barri Morre and husband, Bert, of Hohenwald, Tenn.; three sons, Bret Territo of Baton Rouge, Bart Territo of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Brian Territo and fiancee’, Norma Brazzell, of Morgan City; her mother, Ula Mae Williams; two brothers, Gary Williams and wife, Sharon, of Iowa, and Timothy Williams and wife, Roxie, of Chauvin; two sisters, Deborah Bonvillian and husband, Kenneth, of Houma, and Barbara Brown and husband, Bob, of Morgan City; and six grandchildren, Jake Territo, Zachary Aucoin, Alexandra Aucoin, Madeleine Morre, Quinn Morre and Thaddeus Morre
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Territo; her father, Stanley Williams Sr.; and two brothers, Stanley Williams Jr. and Lonnie Daniel Williams
• member of St. Mary AARP and loved art, fashion design, crafts and theater productions; enjoyed a variety of music, especially, Opera and 50’s music; fond of Mardi Gras and would attend the many Krewes around the area (Nike, Galatea, Hephaestus); liked to travel and particularly her trip to Europe
• Twin City Funeral Home

 

May 16, 2008

Mary Rebekah "Becky" Bagala Ahlf

• age 36, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, John H. Ahlf II; her mother, June L. Bagala; one son, Samuel Paul Ahlf; one brother, Reggie P. Bagala; and her grandmother, Felicia Layus
• preceded in death by her father, Charles Gene Bagala; and her grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Malone Bagala and Earl John Layus
• member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Thomas Eugene Bourg

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home: mass Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Matthew Bourg of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Francis Bourg Sr. and Wilma Rhodes Bourg; and two brothers, Robert Francis Bourg Jr. and Philip John Bourg
• retired schoolteacher with Ellender High School and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Theresa Wilson Calloway

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church in Dularge; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray
• survived by five daughters, Gail Collins, Janice Antoine, Cynthia Neville, Patricia Neville, all of Houma, and Celeste Sneeze of New Iberia; five stepsons, Earl Calloway and wife, Cynthia, of Midolthian, Va., Eddie Calloway and wife, Joan, of Houma, Paten Calloway Jr. and wife, Lydia, of Ralto, Calif., Calvin Calloway of Las Vegas and Ronald Calloway and wife, Anglia, of Houma; two stepsisters, Oceola Pledger and husband, Warb, of Houma, and Gwendolyn Bivens and husband, Michael, of Morristown, Pa.; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paten Calloway Sr.; her parents, Harold and Oneda Wilson; one son, Joseph Michael Neville; and one sister, Doris Jones
• member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Roland "Bubba" P. Dugas Jr.

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hahnville, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susan T. Dugas; two sons, Ryan P. Dugas and Paul J. Dugas of Riverview, Fla.; one daughter, Roxanne Thomas of Hahnville; and two sisters, Jeanie Thoreson Miller and husband, Reed, of Princeton, Minn., and Paula Vickers and husband, Ricky, of Hooks, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Roland Dugas Sr. and Erna Clement Dugas Adams; his stepfather, Merloin "Barney Adams"; one brother, Chris "Newton" Dugas; and his grandparents, Leonce "Black" and Louise Dugas and Pete and Rose Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Daisy Griffin

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by three daughters, Kelly Dotson, Jamie Laudun and Angela Fillinich; two brothers, Elam Griffin and Willy Griffin; five sisters, Doris Gisclair, Alice Bourgeois, Ann Rae Majia, Callarena Melancon and Rosie Griffin; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Lovenia S. Griffin
• homemaker
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Hebert

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his father, Mark Hebert of Bourg; his mother, Phyllis Callais Veronie of Houma; one brother, Joshua Hebert and wife, Kristy, of Bourg; and his grandparents, Ron and Jackie Bartels, Carol Hebert and Philip and Toni Callais
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Pat Hebert
• cook at Wendy’s. He loved to hunt, fish and play music; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jarrod Nathan Kiger

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his longtime companion, Kimberly Blanchard; his parents, Ernest Kiger Sr. and Delene M. Fullilove; his step-parents, Beth M. Talamo, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr. and Steve "Frog" Fullilove; his grandmother, Betty Myers; six brothers, Ernest Jr. "Snookie", Keith and Clifford "Fi Fi" Kiger, Christopher Eriksen, John Paul Griffin Jr., and Timothy Johnfroe; six sisters, Donna and Lori Ann Kiger, Jennifer Karst, Linda Davis, Lana Griffin and Jennifer Bonvillian; his aunts, Sharon Myers and husband, Tem Fowlkes of Biloxi, Miss., and Lori Myers and husband, David Gress, of Vancleve, Miss; his uncle, Steve Myers and wife, Kimberley, of Windermere, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Lucy B. Kiger and Ronnie Myers
• carpenter and enjoyed playing his guitar, surfing and fishing; loved spending time with his family and friends
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Tremaine "Missy" Lynell Lewis

• age 25, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Houma; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Terri Lewis of Baton Rouge; her father, Bennie Stalling Jr. of Houma; one brother, Taureon Lewis of Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Tyrenda Lewis and Fredica Ehiorobo, both of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Bennie Stalling Sr. and Odelia Stalling
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Sidney P. "Check" Matherne

• age 76, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Clara Belle "Baby" Zeringue Matherne; one son, John P. Matherne; four daughters, Lucia M. Champagne and husband, Clyde, Gwen M. Hitt and husband, Craig, Lisa M. Falgout and husband, Michael, and Pamela M. Rodrigue and husband, Ricky; eight grandchildren, Eric Champagne, Ashley Pitre, Claire Ourso, Wesley Hitt, Rachelle Bilbo, Trisha Falgout, Joshua Falgout and Regan Rodrigue; and four great-grandchildren, Brennan Falgout, Jake Murphy Champagne, Makenzi Pitre and Sophia Ourso
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Matherne Sr. and Adele Hebert Matherne; one son, Sidney P. Matherne Jr.; three brothers, Felix Matherne Jr., Antoinne Matherne and Johnny P. Matherne; and six sisters, Adele LeBouef, Adelina Perez, Adelhia Plaisance, Mathilde Daigle, Evelyn Theriot and Adelise LeBouef
• died after a seven-month battle with a chronic ear infection, surrounded by his devoted wife, his five children, his sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; devoted family man who enjoyed riding his tractor, gardening, bingo and cruising throughout the community in his new car; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Pamela A. Boudreaux Montano

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:31 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Antonio Montano; her mother, Linda Falgoust Boudreaux; one brother, Keith Boudreaux; three sisters, Angela B. Lagarde, Paula B. Sedotal and Darla J. Talbot; and her grandparents, Thelma Boudreaux and Nazaire Falgoust
• preceded in death by her father, Carrol Boudreaux; and her grandparents, Marianne Falgoust and Paul Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Coleman Small

• age 53, a native of Houma and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Edwellville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yolanda Myles of Belle Rose; three daughters, Latoya M. Joseph and husband, Ronnie, and Marquita and Rashida Miles, all of Belle Rose; three sisters, Genevia Livas and husband, Milton, Daisy Celestine and husband, Irvin, and Denise Riley and husband, Henry, all of Houma; two brothers, Webster Adams and Paul Steele and wife, Elizabeth, of Houma; seven brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louise Steele and Charles Small; and one brother, Randolph Steele
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 17, 2008

Henry Adams Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his aunts, Clara Nickerson and Sarah Jones of Schriever, Earline Jones of Gray and Annette Celestin of Raceland; and his uncles, Lionel Jones Sr. of Gray, Thomas Williams of Schriever and Alex Adams of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Adams Sr. and Ethel Mae Jones Adams; and his grandparents, Charley Jones Sr., Eliza Jones, Rubin Adams and Maggie Adams
• enjoyed sports
• Community Funeral Home

Mary Rebekah "Becky" Bagala Ahlf

• age 36, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services today at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, John H. Ahlf II; her mother, June L. Bagala; one son, Samuel Paul Ahlf; one brother, Reggie P. Bagala; and her grandmother, Felicia Layus
• preceded in death by her father, Charles Gene Bagala; and her grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Malone Bagala and Earl John Layus
• member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Fannie Mae Davis

• age 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Louis Davis Jr. and wife, Wanda, Johnel Davis and wife, Lorraine, of Larose, Spencer Davis and Dennis Davis of Baton Rouge, Leonard Davis, Kevin Davis and Bryant Davis of Oklahoma City; five daughters, Josephine R. Davis, Carla Davis, Connie Davis and Cynthia Davis of Baton Rouge and Claudette Davis Attaway of Pittsburg, Texas; two brothers, Willie Robertson of Raceland and Wesley Robertson III of River Ridge; three sisters, Bertha Mae Cooper of Houma, Virginia Lawson of Thibodaux and Alberta Roberston of Jackson; 37 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Davis Sr.; her parents, Wesley Jr. and Louise Robertson; one daughter, Mary Ann Davis Coleman; two brothers, Edward G. Harris Robertson and Felton Davis Robertson; her grandparents, Wesley Robertson Sr. and Harriet Gale; eight grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Brian James Foret

• age 53, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Phyllis Doucet Foret; his mother, Elizabeth Pruett; one son, Damian "Bink" Foret and wife, April; one daughter, Michelle Foret LeBlanc and husband, John; one brother, Keith Foret and wife, Mary; one sister, Cathy Gisclair and husband, Curtis; and five grandchildren, Brooke, Troy, Peyton, Isabella and Paul
• preceded in death by his father, Leo Foret Jr.
• employed by the Apache Corp for 37 years; loved his family, hunting, fishing and catching and eating crabs
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eddie Charles Wallace

• age 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• funeral service today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the New Zion Baptist Church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Theresa Ross; two sons, Dewitt Williams and Freontae Ross; two daughters, Zakiya and Totyana Ross; four brothers, Oliver Poindexter, Willie Morgan, Freddie Morgan Jr. and Darryl Matthews; and 10 sisters, Beryl Adams, Faye Williams, Patricia Morgan, Kathleen Calloway, Freddie Mae Mitchell, Janette Brown, Maxine Dillard, Elaine Carter, Joyce Lane and Barbara Brown
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Morgan Sr. and Zilda Wallace; and his grandparents, Anita Wallace, the Rev. A.J. Arceneaux, Leonard Morgan and Rosie M. Miller
• laborer with Submar Inc. and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 18, 2008

Gregory Michael Bischof

• age 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Hobe Sound, Fla., died Friday, May 9, 2008
• memorial service Tuesday at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic church in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Daigle Bischof; one son, Jonathan Michael Bischof and wife, Jamie, and their two children, Ethan and Alyssa; his mother, Myrtle Mary Sievers Bischof; one brother, Glenn and wife, Silissa; one sister, Cecilia Merritt and husband, George Edward Merritt Jr., and their six children, George Edward III, Frances, Patrick, Christopher, Samuel, and Ver