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Obituaries January, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  28 February 2005

JANUARY 1, 2005

Edmae Bailey Bergeron

• age 77, a native of Napoleonville, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Calvin "C. J." Bergeron Jr.; two brothers, Leroy Bailey and Lionel Bailey; two sisters, Lucille Gros and Doris Aucoin; and two grandchildren, Nathan Bergeron and Rachel Bergeron
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Lionelle Gros Bailey and Edward Bailey; four brothers, Pete Bailey, Herman Bailey, Eddie Bailey, Wildon Bailey; and one sister, Eunice Hues
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 2, 2005

Leslie George Detiveaux

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Michael Detiveaux of Houma; four daughters, Susie D. Breaux and husband, Andre, Ginger D. Borque and husband, Howard, Sherry D. Otis and husband, Dennis, of Houma, and Holly D. Cope and husband, SM Sgt. Joel, of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; six brothers, Alton Detiveaux, Reynold Detiveaux, A.J. Detiveaux, Allen Detiveaux, Charles Detiveaux of Houma and Donald Detiveaux of Knoxville, Tenn.; one stepbrother, Dale Hughes of Shreveport; six grandchildren, Shawn Detiveaux, Bryce Borque, Victoria Detiveaux, Hailey Detiveaux, Wesley Cope and Tanner Cope; one great-grandson, Alex Detiveaux; and special family friends, Cathi and Amos Gautreaux, Angela Cretini, Glenn, Becky, Patty Fanguy, Ronald and Rhonda Lenain
• preceded in death by his wife, Vera Rhodes Detiveaux, his parents, George and Violet Chauvin Detiveaux, two brothers, Irving Detiveaux and Rufus Detiveaux; and one sister, Georgia D. Martin
• retired pumper for Mobil Oil Company and an U. S. Air Force veteran; Past Grand Knight of St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus, he loved to hunt and fish and especially loved his family and friends; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lena ‘Mae Mae’ O. Guidry

• age 78, a native and resident of Vacherie died at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass held Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Morille Guidry Jr. and Ores Guidry; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Morille T. Guidry Sr.; her parents, Ores J. Ockman and Lena Becnel Ockman; one daughter, Sandra Ann G. Sigrist; and one brother, Norman Ockman
• parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

Ruffin Joseph Henry

• age 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Coteau died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, January 1, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass held Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Calicia Kreamer Henry; one daughter, Shirley H. Kreamer; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcel Henry and Sylvania Trahan Henry; and two brothers, Willis and Wallace Henry
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Errol John King Sr.

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died Thursday Dec. 30, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette; services held Monday in the chapel with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by his wife, Vickie Joy King of Lafayette; three sons, Errol J. King Jr. and wife Leslie of Baton Rouge, Vance T. King of Orlando, Fla., and Eric J. King and wife Stephanie of Thibodaux; one step-daughter, Kellie S. Letsos of Houston; one step-son Troy C. Bonvillain of Littleton, Colo.; three brothers, Vernal J. King Jr. of Georgia, Levy J. "PeeWee" King of Houma and Randy King and wife, Jane, of Houma; one sister, Diane Dryden and husband, Jack, of Houma; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernal J. King Sr. and the former Hazel Marcel; one daughter, Angela Kim King; one sister, Susan Ann King; and one step-son, Beau Bryant Bonvillain
• worked for LA Land and Exploration in Production for 28 years prior to his retirement; presently employed as a court bailiff in the Lafayette Parish Court House

Joe ‘Senator’ Lewis

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004
• visitation Monday at the Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church; services held Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Joe Lewis III, Timothy (Harriet) Lewis, and Frankie Lewis Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Monica Lewis, Christina Lewis and Harriet (Milton) Williams of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Luverdia Maryland Lewis; his parents, Ida Lewis and Joe Lewis Sr.; one daughter, Veronica Lewis; one brother, Albert Dixon; one sister, Evelyn Lewis Lyons; and one daughter-in-law Angelette Smith Lewis
• member of New Zion Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army; disabled

Sheldon Paul ‘Piper’ Loupe Jr.

• age 21, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services held Monday at the funeral home with burial in St. Mary’s cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Katherine Diane Falgout and Sheldon Paul Loupe Sr.; one sister, Alisha D. Loupe; his grandparents, Calvin "Dale" and Betty McBroom Falgout and Emelien Joseph and Aline Guidroz Loupe; his aunt, Dawn Auvil and children, Stephanie and Billy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives
• preceded in death by one cousin, Gilliam Dufrene; and one aunt, Glenda Loupe
• member of the NSU choir in Thibodaux and enjoyed playing the piano
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Cheatham Plater Jr.

• age 96, a native of Nashville, Tenn., and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 25, 2004
• memorial service held Jan. 8 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; burial at Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, Va., at a later date
• survived by two sons, Ormonde Plater of New Orleans and David D. Plater of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard C. Sr. and Anna Gay Butler Plater; his first wife, Eleanore Leake Plater of Williamstown, Mass., and his second wife, Pamela Robinson Plater of New Orleans
• graduated from Williams College, Mass., and worked in the banking field, as a movie director, a claims adjuster for an insurance company, a psychotherapist in Boston and for the National Labor Relations Board as a labor dispute settler in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama before moving to Thibodaux to manage the family sugar-cane plantation in 1940
• parish director of the American Red Cross in Lafourche Parish during World War II; served as an area council member for the Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver award in 1960; Lafourche Parish Director of Civil Defense for many years; member of the Thibodaux Regional Planning Commission and was a charter founder of Public Affairs Council and of the Council for a Better Louisiana
• in addition to being a longtime member of the Boston Club of New Orleans, he formerly belonged to one of the oldest Carnival organizations in that city; member of the Lafourche Heritage Society and of Louisiana Landmarks
• during the 1960s and 1970s, he led restoration work of a historic water-operated grain mill built by Gen. Daniel Morgan just after the American Revolution; received much recognition for his efforts in local history in the Shenandoah Valley locale of Clarke County, Va., where he kept a summer home until recently; member of the Piedmont Council and benefactor of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., of Williams College, Massachusetts and of the Van Lennup Foundation of Clarke County; former member of the Board of the Kenmore Association of Fredericksburg, Va., the site of an ancestral Kenmore home built by Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis; also made significant contributions of family documents to the Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans, and to the Hill Memorial Special Collections at LSU

 

JANUARY 3, 2005

Eugene Murphy Bonvillain Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Poiencot Bonvillain of Houma; five sons, Eugene Murphy Bonvillain Jr., Aurelie "A. J." Bonvillain and wife Carmen, Perry Bonvillain, John Bonvillain and wife Florence, and Kenneth Bonvillain and wife Debbie of Houma; two daughters, Brenda Voisin and husband Royce of Houma, and Connie Trahan and husband Darrell of Gulfport, Miss.; one brother E.J. Bonvillain of Houma; one sister, Bell Gervais of Marrero; 33 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Bonvillain and Idel Leonard Bonvillain; five brothers, Hewitt Bonvillain, Ivy Bonvillain, Francis Bonvillain, Norris Bonvillain and Lawrence Bonvillain; four sisters, Cecile Bonvillain, Irene Bonvillain, Effie Bonvillain and Clavia Brunet; one grandson and one great-granddaughter
• retired rigger with McDermott, a U. S. Army veteran and an East Park Volunteer fireman; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Leslie George Detiveaux

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Michael Detiveaux of Houma; four daughters, Susie D. Breaux and husband, Andre, Ginger D. Bourque and husband, Howard, Sherry D. Otis and husband, Dennis, of Houma, and Holly D. Cope and husband, SM Sgt. Joel, of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; six brothers, Alton Detiveaux, Reynold Detiveaux, A.J. Detiveaux, Allen Detiveaux, Charles Detiveaux of Houma and Donald Detiveaux of Knoxville, Tenn.; one stepbrother, Dale Hughes of Shreveport; six grandchildren and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by his wife, Vera Rhodes Detiveaux, his parents, George and Violet Chauvin Detiveaux, two brothers, Irving Detiveaux and Rufus Detiveaux; and one sister, Georgia D. Martin
• retired pumper for Mobil Oil Company and a U. S. Air Force veteran; past Grand Knight of St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Muriel Ann ‘Lou’ Weimer

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Augustus Weimer; one brother, Bobby Breaux; nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie P. and Mamie Alicia Champagne Breaux; and four brothers, Ewell, Clifford, Lionel and Warren Breaux

 

JANUARY 4, 2005

Vivian Champagne Adams

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Irvin Adams Jr. and Terry Adams; one brother, Johnny Champagne; four sisters, Beatrice Monnier, Emily Ledet, Octavia Ledet and Gertrude Matherne; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin "Brother" Adams Sr.; her parents, Alcest and Edolia Foret Champagne; one brother, Pierre Champagne; three sisters, Irma Babin, Mae Dufrene and Theresa Aupied; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Roland N. Cole

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by and was the guardian of Alisa Ward and Trayon Ward of Thibodaux; two brothers, Clarence Anderson Sr. of Houma and LeRoyal Cole Sr. of Port Allen; and one sister, Fawvette Coleman of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his wife, Essie Johnson Cole; his parents, Alice Cole Anderson and Paul Cole; one brother, Lionel Cole; and one sister, Eldora Cole
• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board

Henry Wayne ‘Hal’ Dixon

• age 64, a native of Senatobia, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, June London Dixon; two daughters, April D. Pullin and Dee D. Pace and husband, Tommy; one brother, Bud Dixon; one brother-in-law, Floyd London and wife, Tonya; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Vincent and May Trotter Dixon; one son, Hap Dixon; and one brother, Dickie Dixon
• employee of Crescent Drilling in Houston and was a U. S. Navy lieutenant; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Roy A. Hebert Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Debra Hebert; one brother, Onezippe Hebert Jr.; five sisters, Alzina Pitre, Beatrice Pitre, Delphine Hebert, Enesia Lajeune of Basile and Emelda Lefont of Abbeville; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Onezippe Hebert Sr. and Rosia Dantin Hebert; one son, Roy A. Hebert Jr.; three brothers, Bertoud "Bert" Sr., Sandras and Lipton Hebert; and one sister, Edelia Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Linda Ann LeBouef Hutchinson

• age 54, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 10:24 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Terry Hutchinson of Bourg; her parents, Irvin J. LeBouef and Velma Dupre LeBouef of Montegut; one son, Heath Hutchinson of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Kristy Hutchinson of Bourg; two brothers, Dean LeBouef of Montegut and Ricky LeBouef of Houma; five sisters, Brenda Thibodeaux, Shirlene Ledet of Chauvin, Patty Roddy, Arrolene Gauthier and Myra LeBouef of Montegut; and three grandchildren, Larin Michelle Hebert, Heather Ashia Hutchinson and Gabriel Alexander Hutchinson
• preceded in death by two brothers, Mike LeBouef and Brian LeBouef
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Emma Ordoyne Landry

• age 67, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Landry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Ray Ann Pitre, Junior and Tina Benoit and Raymond Pitre; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene Pitre and Brent Rodrigue and Darlene Pitre and Dwain Arceneaux; three stepsons and spouses, Larry and Donna Landry, Keith and Mary Landry and Craig and Tammy Landry; one brother, Frank Ordoyne; two sisters, Virgie O. Tauzin and Emily O. Delatte; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Oza and Evelyn Ordoyne; one brother, Harry Ordoyne; and one sister, Irene O. Bourgeois

Gertie White Foret Lyons

• age 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie "Bill" Joseph Lyons; two sons, Cecil Foret and wife, Shirlene, of Houma and Daniel "Danny" Foret and fiancee, Barbara, of League City, Texas; three daughters, Cedolia F. Smith and husband, James "Larry" of The Woodlands, Texas, Lori Ann F. Duplantis and husband, Alfred Jr., of Chauvin and Catherine F. Trahan and husband, Dwayne, of Gray; one brother, Adam James White; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jervis Joseph Foret; her parents, Clancy J. and Lena M. Benoit White; one daughter, Sonia Ann Foret; one granddaughter, Kimberly Smith; one brother, John Joseph White; and one sister, Pearly Marie Constrantiche
• retired housekeeping employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and was a homemaker; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Rose Matherne

• age 63, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Paul Matherne; her mother, Clothilde Frisella; two daughters, Paula Chatagnier and husband, Randy, and Theresa Crochet and Dirk; two brothers, Joe Frisella and wife, Lydia, and John Frisella and wife, Carla; two sisters, Kathy Duplantis and husband, Roger, and Jeanette Schnexyder and husband, Phil; her most favorite grandson, Matthew Paul Chatagnier; and her most favorite granddaughter, Rosa Maria Escalante
• preceded in death by her father, Joe Friselia Jr.
• loving wife, caring mother and giving grandmother; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Maria Fournier Pitre

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Benton Pitre and fiancee, Twila Quick; three brothers, Glynn, Gene and Peter Fournier; one grandchild; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pitre; her parents, Etienne "T-Chan" and Cecile Lodrigue Fournier; and seven brothers, John, Herbert, Novene, Etienne, Alden, Lester and Robert Fournier
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Donald Almon Steele Jr.

• infant, a native of Minden and resident of Springhill, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004
• graveside services today at Sharman Cemetery in Springhill
• survived by his parents, Donald Almon Sr. and Chantell Marie Dupre of Springhill; one sister, Honie Dupre of Springhill; his grandparents, Lora and Chester Dupre of Houma and Ella Elizabeth Raines of Houma; and numerous relatives

Augustin ‘Gus’ Theriot

• age 102, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mildred T. Bourgeois; three grandchildren, Nancy B. Foret, Chris G. Bourgeois and Karen B. Breaux; two great-grandchildren, Nicole M. Bourgeois and Jai J. Breaux; one great-great-grandchild, Abby Joel Thomassie; and two sisters, Inez T. Boudreaux and Ethel T. Foret
• preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, May Bourgeois Theriot; his parents, Louis Theriot Sr. and Mathilde Gaudet Theriot; one brother, Louis Theriot Jr.; five sisters, Edwith T. Melancon, Elena T. Babin, Edna T. Degruise, Lydia T. Danos and Exse T. Waguespack; and one grandchild, Joel J. Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Raymond Joseph Toups

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Toups of Houma and Charles Toups of Gray; three daughters, Janice Rembert of Gray, Joan McCaa and Melanie Pitre of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Dorothy Olivier of Houma and Betty Delacerda of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Joseph Toups Jr. and Mayola Bergeron Toups; one daughter, Jocelyn Toups; and one brother, Melvin J. Toups
• retired welder with Quality Shipyard and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Muriel Ann ‘Lou’ Weimer

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• funeral services today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Augustus Weimer; one brother, Bobby Breaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie P. and Mamie Alicia Champagne Breaux; and four brothers, Ewell, Clifford, Lionel and Warren Breaux

Dr. Robert F. ‘Doc’ Weller

• age 79, a native of Dewitt, Iowa, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by his companion, Janis Schoef; his former wife, Loretta Weller; two sons, Tim Weller of Baton Rouge and Dr. Ted Weller of Thibodaux; two daughters, Cindy Boudreaux of Fountain, Colo., and Wendy Baker of Napoleonville; one brother, Bill Weller of Colorado; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weller; one son, Robert Weller Jr.; two brothers, Ernest and Vernon Weller; and three sisters, Irene, Lillian and Florence
• self-employed chiropractor for 52 years and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the Masonic Unity Lodge No. 267 and served as secretary/treasurer for 25 years of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana

 

JANUARY 5, 2005

Abby Thomas Bascle

• age 105, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Dorothy B. Prosperie; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; three brothers, Mott, Eba and Rheuben F. Bascle; and two sisters, Phoebe B. Falgout and Allie Bascle
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Therese Callais Danos

• age 94, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Helen D. Terrebonne and Elenora D. Rebstock; one daughter-in-law, Nancy T. Danos; two sisters, Elma C. Bourgeois and Julia C. Toups; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adrien Danos; her parents, Placide and Alice Eymard Callais; one son, Gillis Danos Sr.; two sons-in-law, Henry D. Terrebonne and Darwin J. Rebstock; three brothers, Nelson, Cleo and Gillis Callais; and five sisters, Sara C. Esponge, Justalia C. Charpentier, Ourelia C. Danos, Inez C. Adams and Ena Callais
• member of Our Lady of Lasalette Altar Society in Golden Meadow and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Henry Wayne ‘Hal’ Dixon

• age 64, a native of Senatobia, Miss., and resident of Houma for 25 years, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, June London Dixon; two daughters, April D. Pullin and Dee D. Pace and husband, Tommy; one brother, Bud Dixon; two sisters, Joyce Helmers and Carolyn Money; one brother-in-law, Floyd London and wife, Tonya; and three grandchildren, Brooke Pullin and Joshua and Sarah Pace
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Vincent and May Trotter Dixon; one son, Hap Dixon; and one brother, Dickie Dixon
• employee of Crescent Drilling in Houston and was a U. S. Navy lieutenant and pilot; Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed riding with his friends; loving husband and father and touched the lives of many people; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Wanda Ann Gagneaux

• age 54, a native of Westwego and resident of Metairie, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• memorial services were pending
• survived by three brothers, Emile "E. J." Gagneaux of Houma, Calvin Gagneaux of Gretna and Rudy Gagneaux of Independence; her life-long friend, Elenora Smith; eight nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; and eight great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Gagneaux and Mamie LaJaunie; two brothers, Willard and Jude Gagneaux; and one sister, Elnora Gagneaux
• retired 25 years with Exxon

Jean Ellen Millet Gunter

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004
• funeral services Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma
• survived by three daughters, Dawn Domangue Slezak, Dana Domangue O’Briant and Denise Domangue Stockfleth; three brothers, Herbert, Kenneth and Frank Millet; two sisters, Mary Anne VanAlstine and Vera Millet; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, David Gunter; and her parents, Herbert "Hobo" Millet and Vera Theriot Millet

Lawrence Joseph ‘Bourg’ Hebert

• age 87, a native of Brusly St. Martin and resident of the Oaks of Houma Nursing Home, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• funeral services today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by one son, Freddy Hebert of Belle Rose; one daughter, Betty Hebert of Maryland; three sisters, Marie Vaccaro of Zachary, Beatrice "Bea" Kerek of Albany and Geraldine "J" Coupel of Belle Rose; one brother, Darnell Albarado of Maryland; four stepchildren, Eugene Jay Verrett of Breaux Bridge, Earl Peter Verrett of Lafayette, Glen John Verrett of Houma and Barbara Verrett of Morgan City; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 16 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Andre and Odille Hebert; one grandson, Kevin Paul Hebert; seven sisters; one brother; and one stepson, Jerry Verrett

Brenda Jeanjacques

• age 55, a native of San Francisco and resident of Morgan City, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Harvest Full Gospel Non Denomination Church in Houma; religious service Thursday at the church
• survived by her mother, Barbara Broussard of Gardena, Calif.; one daughter, Vernita J. Simmons and husband, Jessie Simmons Jr. of Houma; seven sisters, Katherine Lewis of Raceland, Sheila Small and Barbara Carthern of San Francisco, Marilyn Small of Los Angeles, Andrea Hayson and Darlene Jackson of Gardena and Betty Jean of California; four brothers, Leon Small and Neil Anderson of Hawthorne, Calif., Billy Small and Edison Small Jr. of Richmond, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Edison Small Sr.; and two sons, Antoine and Terrez Jeanjacques
• member of Harvest Full Gospel Non Denomination Church of Houma

Edmond Michael Lawton, Ph. D.

• age 79, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• funeral service Tuesday at St. Pius X Church, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Marie Julie Bourg Trahan Lawton; two step-daughters, Mary Pat Trahan Landry and husband, Don, and Anne Carol Trahan Lehman and husband, Robert; seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Michael Lawton Sr. and Mary Ellen Dwyer Lawton
• served as a priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for 25 years and was appointed assistant pastor at Holy Rosary Church in Houma for 14 years and earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

James LeBoeuf

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Panama City, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• funeral services were held Tuesday in Panama City
• survived by his wife, Rita Crosby LeBoeuf; one daughter, Linda Walker and husband, Ted; six sisters, Nina Badeaux and husband, Fred, of New Iberia, Judith Musslewhite and husband, Leland, of Gilbert, Ariz., Connie Boudreaux, Jeanne Doiron, Luella Guidry and husband, Donald, and Imelda Acosta and husband, Robert, all of Houma; one brother, Eugene LeBoeuf and wife, Mrytle, of Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Inez Bacon LeBoeuf and James LeBoeuf; and one brother, Roger LeBoeuf
• retired from the U. S. Navy serving in World War II, Cambodia and Vietnam

Thomas Havener Noblitt

• age 85, a native of Asheville, N. C., and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005
• graveside service held at a later date in Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn.
• survived by his former wife, Mary McCutcheon Noblitt of Houma; two sons, Bret Noblitt of Chattanooga and Clifton Noblitt of Jasper, Tenn.; two daughters, Mona Griffith of Lebanon, Va., and Margie S. Willis of Houma; two sisters, Jo Ann Young of Apex, N.C., and Elizabeth Scaggs of Knoxville, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jasper Noblitt and Fannie Duncan Havener Noblitt
• retired electrical engineer with Dravo Corp. and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

Gerardo Palencia Jr.

• infant, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass today at the church; dismissal service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Gerardo and Rosalia Palencia Sr.; and two sisters, Briseida and Guadalupe Palencia
• Catholic

Chester P. Rodrigue

• age 69, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Trudy Thibodaux Rodrigue; four sons, Darrell, Leonard and Brian Rodrigue and Robert Braud Jr.; two daughters, Tiffany B. Percle and Celeste B. Ponvelle; three brothers, Mack Rodrigue Sr., Manuel Rodrigue and James Rodrigue; one sister, Judy R. Ordoyne; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Malkior Rodrigue and Selle Oubre Rodrigue; and two sisters, Virgie R. Loupe and Merline R. Oubre

Robert Allen Wicklund

• age 67, a native of Coleharbor, N.D., and resident of Seattle, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• services Friday at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home in Sea Tac, Wash.
• survived by his wife, Georgina Busch Wicklund of Seattle; two sons, Ray Wicklund of Houma and Bill Wicklund and wife, Jennifer, of Browns Point, Wash.; two daughters, Billie Jo Dehod and husband, Tom, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Sharon Troseth and husband, Ken, of Sumner, Wash.; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruby Wicklund; and one brother, Gary Wicklund
• grew up in Burien, Wash., and graduated with the class of "56" from Highline High School; lifelong member of Local 32, Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union where as a mechanical contractor and superintendent he ran jobs up and down the West Coast from the Bering Sea to southern California; retired from the Union in 1997; made many visits to the bayou area and has enjoyed many past Mardi Gras celebrations; known for his generous and positive attitudes, as well as his stubbornness, you could always count on Bob to speak his mind
• Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 6, 2005

Simon Baluce Broussard

• age 87, a native of Erath and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Stella Marie Luke Broussard of Houma; one son, Simon P. Broussard and wife, Smokie, of Houma; one brother, Eno Broussard of Houma; one half-brother, Alfred Comstock of New Orleans; seven grandchildren, Jennifer R. Broussard, Mike J. Broussard, Brian Broussard, Jacob Broussard, John Broussard, Cade Broussard and Hannah Broussard; and his special family friend, Christian Latgé of Aix-En-Provence, France
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Baluce Broussard and Ella Delcambre Broussard; and one son, Darryl J. Broussard
• lounge owner and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; past insurance salesman for American General, past Texaco employee and a retired businessman; earned a boxing scholarship to Loyola University and was passionate about boxing his entire life
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Estelle M. Garlington

• age 76, a native of Basile and resident of Lockport, died at 3:41 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, JB Garlington; two daughters, Betty G. LeBlanc and husband, Jeffrey Jr., and Sandra G. Degruise and husband, Blaine; one sister, Stella Ledoux; and five grandchildren, Michelle LeBlanc, Ben LeBlanc and wife, Jessica, Jacob LeBlanc, Jon Degruise and Amanda Degruise
• preceded in death by her parents, Dennie and Dorceline Langley Marcantel; and one half-sister, Eva Reed Prejean
• member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary; retired teacher from Lockport Lower Elementary and Holy Savior School
• Falgout Funeral Home

Robert Allen Wicklund

• age 67, a native of Coleharbor, N.D., and resident of Seattle, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• service Friday at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home in Sea Tac, Wash.
• survived by his wife, Georgina Busch Wicklund of Seattle; two sons, Ray Wicklund of Houma and Bill Wicklund and wife, Jennifer, of Browns Point, Wash.; two daughters, Billie Jo Dehod and husband, Tom, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Sharon Troseth and husband, Ken, of Sumner, Wash.; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruby Wicklund; and one brother, Gary Wicklund
• grew up in Burien, Wash., and graduated with the class of "56" from Highline High School; lifelong member of Local 32, Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union where as a mechanical contractor and superintendent he ran jobs up and down the West Coast from the Bering Sea to southern California; retired from the Union in 1997; made many visits to the bayou area and has enjoyed many past Mardi Gras celebrations; known for his generous and positive attitudes, as well as his stubbornness, you could always count on Bob to speak his mind
• Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home

Olive Nissie Shaw

• age 89, a native of East Orange, N.J., and resident of Santa Cruz, Calif., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
• memorial service Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz
• survived by her husband, John B. Shaw; one daughter, Anne Shaw Barnaby; one son, Walter Stephen Shaw; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Henrietta Nissle
• an English major and a World War II Navy veteran

RoseMary B. Scott

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Herbert W. Merkel; two sons, Timothy and Keith Scott; two daughters, Suzanne B. Theriot and husband, Mark, and Roxanne S. Auzian and husband, Terry; two sisters, Morine Savoie and husband, Earl, and Gloria Felton and husband, Allen; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lyle Bergeron and Jessie Pontiff Bergeron; and one brother, Ernest Bergeron
• retired and was Catholic

Cory ‘CX’ Quebodeaux

• age 49, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Hazel and Lee Quebodeaux; one son, Jared Hebert; two daughters, Jamie Quebodeaux and Jessica Hebert; one sister, Roxanne LeBlanc; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by two grandchildren

Leo Charles Ledet

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• survived by his wife, Beth Ledet of Houma; one son, Leo C. Ledet Jr. of Houma; one brother, Francis A. Ledet of New Orleans; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Alphonse Ledet and Elenor Bourgeois Ledet; and one sister, Marie L. Hardin
• retired insurance agent and was a U. S. Army veteran; served on the board of Terrebonne Bank (Bank One), founder and board member of Terrebonne Savings and Loan, chairman of Heart Foundation and a member of Terrebonne Insurance Agent Exchange and the Knights of Columbus; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Joseph A. Curole Jr.

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Jackson, La., died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews
• survived by two sons, Jerry Curole and wife, Karen, and Kenneth Curole and wife, Sheila; one daughter, Nellie Orgeron and husband, Richard; one sister, Jean Breaux; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Adia P. Curole; his parents, Joseph Curole Sr. and Ella Chauvin Curole; one son, Gary Curole; two brothers, Sylvester Curole Sr. and Bennie Curole; and two sisters, Neita Vedros and Ida Tastet
• U. S. Marine Corp veteran

Carroll Joseph ‘Ping’ Bourgeois

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Betty Benoit Bourgeois; one son, Bartley Paul Bourgeois; two daughters, Carol Ann B. Guidry and Beth B. Pace; one brother, Lloyd Bourgeois; one sister, Linda B. Zeringue; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Lorraine Guidry Bourgeois

 

JANUARY 7, 2005

Jeannette ‘Jenny’ Dupre Apperson

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, after a four-year battle with cancer
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales
• survived by her husband, Henry "Buddy" Apperson; two sons, John Daniel and Brian Apperson; one daughter, Megan Apperson Percy; one grandchild, William Conner Percy; her mother, Jeannette Dupre; two brothers, Alvin Jr. and John Dupre; one sister, Agnes Dupre; one son-in-law, Adam Percy; and one sister-in-law, Ramona Dupre
• preceded in death by her father, Alvin Dupre
• attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor of arts in English; earned a master’s degree in English at Mississippi State University; an English professor at Mary Holmes Junior College in Mississippi, then became a homemaker; helped inaugurate the LSU English Department Louisiana Summer Film Festival project
• it was her wish that the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans use her body to study the rare form of cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma, which took her prematurely from her loved ones

Isaure Marie Bergeron

• age 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• survived five sons, Allen, Steve, John and wife, Donna, Mark and wife, Peggy and Sam Bergeron; one daughter, Kathleen and husband, Murphy Patrick Rhodes; one sister, Lynnette Freret; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Bergeron; her parents, Yves Charles and Felicia Maria Crochet Guidry; one son, Arnold G. Bergeron Sr.; one grandson, Travis Bergeron; three brothers, Alfred, Eric and Redel Guidry; and one sister, Rita Whipple
• member of First Baptist Church of Houma

Aline Bourgeois Breaux

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Leon "Buddy" Breaux Jr. and wife, Gayle Breaux; three daughters, Mary Hodson and husband, Ray Hodson, Loretta Duplantis and husband, Dan Duplantis, and Christine Beirs and husband, John Beirs; one sister, Nora Acosta; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon E. Breaux; her parents, Thomas A. Bourgeois and Nora Mayet Bourgeois; four brothers, Thomas, Ferdinand, Conrad and Guy Bourgeois; and two sisters, Eloise Koebel and May Gibbens
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Simon Baluce Broussard

• age 87, a native of Erath and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Stella Marie Luke Broussard of Houma; one son, Simon P. Broussard and wife, Smokie, of Houma; one brother, Eno Broussard of Houma; one half-brother, Alfred Comstock of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Baluce Broussard and Ella Delcambre Broussard; and one son, Darryl J. Broussard
• lounge owner and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; past insurance salesman for American General, past Texaco employee and a retired businessman

Vergie B. Christensen

• age 70, a native of Venice and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Timmy Joseph Gonzales, Bobby Joseph Gonzales and Ronnie James Christensen; one daughter, Cindy Ann G. Ryles; six brothers, James E. Buras, Farrell A. Buras, Larry Steve Fitzgerald, Robert L. Fitzgerald, John C. Fitzgerald and Danny Wayne Fitzgerald; four sisters, Lois Theresa Buras, Ann F. Carter, Kim F. Smith and Sandy Fitzgerald; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester James Christensen; her fathers, Anthony D. Buras and John W. Fitzgerald; her mothers, Marie Elizabeth Reese and Myrtle Gaudet Fitzgerald; one son, Danny Joseph Gonzales; one brother, Leroy Joseph Buras; and one sister, Rosemary Theresa B. Squarsich

Sadie Perrin DeFord

• age 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Hilda Orgeron; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alidore Perrin; her second husband, Robert DeFord; her parents, Edward and Edna Cheramie; one daughter, Peggy Perrin Vizier; four brothers, Emile, Hillary, Perry and Edward Cheramie; and three sisters, Clara Stern, Anna Templeton and Virginia Marek
• Catholic

Davis Paul Guidry

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Harold Guidry; and two sisters, Bernice Van Gossen and Earline Walthall
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Amy Gaudet Guidry; two brothers, Herbert and Edwin Guidry; and two sisters, Lorraine Bourgeois and Gussie Bealer

Maxine Sims Johnson

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• 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 husband, James Johnson Sr. of Thibodaux; two sons, Jason and Jarrod Johnson of Thibodaux; one sister, Ernestine Washington of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Diana Carter of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Elward Carter of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Olivia Carter; her stepfather, Thomas Carter; one son, James Johnson Jr.; and one brother, Morrell Carter
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Roy Joseph Kramer Sr.

• age 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Kraemer, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer
• survived by his wife, Oval Kramer; two sons, Roy Kramer Jr. and David Kramer; two daughters, Rosetta Kramer and Virginia Anderson; one sister, Rosalie Lamartina; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Azeline Cortez Kramer; and one son, Paul Edmond Kramer
• World War II Army veteran and a 102nd Airborne Paratrooper

Leo Charles Ledet

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth Ledet of Houma; one son, Leo C. Ledet Jr. of Houma; one brother, Francis A. Ledet of New Orleans; one grandchild, Cherie Ledet Rhodes; and one great-grandchild, Amanda Michelle Rhodes
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Alphonse Ledet and Elenor Bourgeois Ledet; and one sister, Marie L. Hardin
• retired insurance agent and was a U. S. Army veteran; served on the board of Terrebonne Bank (Bank One), founder and board member of Terrebonne Savings and Loan, chairman of Heart Foundation and a member of Terrebonne Insurance Agent Exchange and the Knights of Columbus
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Derrick J. Plaisance

• age 23, a native and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Lawrence Plaisance and Julie Fischer; one brother, Lawrence Plaisance Jr.; and his grandparents, Warren Fischer and Delphine Hebert
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Fischer; and one brother, Brandon Eymard

 

JANUARY 8, 2005

RoseMary B. Scott

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• funeral services Friday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Herbert W. Merkel; two sons, Timothy and Keith Scott; two daughters, Suzanne B. Theriot and husband, Mark, and Roxanne S. Ayzien and husband, Terry; two sisters, Morine Savoie and husband, Earl, and Gloria Felton and husband, Allen; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lyle Bergeron and Jessie Pontiff Bergeron; and one brother, Ernest Bergeron
• retired and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Brennice Harkins

• age 81, a native of Kentwood and resident of Andrews, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Trinity Baptist Church in Longview; funeral service today at the church, with interment in Grace Hill Mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Phillis Leunberger of Midwest City, Okla., and Lona Dell Goodson of Australia; one son, Daniel Sullivan of Houma; two brothers, Elmer Griffith of Escondido, Calif., and Ray Pierce of Monroe; three sisters, Bonnie Strickland of Kentwood, Wanzie Hilley of Andrews and Helen Courtney of Monroe; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• member of Trinity Baptist Church

Yvonne Boudreaux Dagenhardt

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lloyd F. Dagenhardt of Houma; four sons, David "Bart" Dagenhardt, Glynn Dagenhardt, Bryan Dagenhardt and Patrick Dagenhardt of Houma; three daughters, Kandy Theriot of Houma, Donna John Kerr of Navarre, Fla., and Lois Ann Autin of Morgan City; four sisters, Helen Whipple, Eula Williams, Mildred Domangue and Yvette Cavallo of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules Boudreaux and Filida Champagne Boudreaux; four brothers, J. B., Tony, Lee and Gilbert Boudreaux; and one sister, Eunice Robichaux
• retired bookkeeper
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 9, 2005

Leonard James ‘Snookie’ Albert

• age 90, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Church; services at the church, with interment in Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by many nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Eleanor Baker Albert; his parents, Luciano and Celestine Billamore Albert; three brothers, Leno, Johnny and Harry Albert; and four sisters, Victoria Chaisson, Philomena Lenain, Beatrice Champagne and Maude Billiot

Isaure Marie Bergeron

• age 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories
• survived five sons, Allen, Steve, John and wife, Donna, Mark and wife, Peggy and Sam Bergeron; one daughter, Kathleen and husband, Murphy Patrick Rhodes; one sister, Lynnette Freret; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Bergeron; her parents, Yves Charles and Felicia Maria Crochet Guidry; one son, Arnold G. Bergeron Sr.; one grandson, Travis Bergeron; three brothers, Alfred, Eric and Redel Guidry; and one sister, Rita Whipple
• member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home

Oliver Joseph ‘O. J.’ Braud

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass at the church
• survived by his wife, Lucille Capo Braud; three sons, Richard James, John Oliver and Michael Joseph Braud; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Braud, June Ellen B. Wilson and Cynthia Ann B. Dehart; one brother, Charles Henry Braud; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Porche Braud; and his parents, Oliver "Buck" Henry Braud and Emellian Petite Braud
• World War II veteran in the U. S. Army Air Corp; member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1114 and Past Commander of Knights of Columbus Post No. 5097

Yvonne Boudreaux Dagenhardt

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lloyd F. Dagenhardt of Houma; four sons, David "Bart" Dagenhardt, Glynn Dagenhardt, Bryan Dagenhardt and Patrick Dagenhardt of Houma; three daughters, Kandy Theriot of Houma, Donna John Kerr of Navarre, Fla., and Lois Ann Autin of Morgan City; four sisters, Helen Whipple, Eula Williams, Mildred Domangue and Yvette Cavallo of Houma; 15 grandchildren, Todd, Scott, Courtney, John, Kris, Kelly Dagenhardt, Dakota, Hunter Dagenhardt, Jared Theriot, Kara Domangue, Julie Dagenhardt, Sarah Dagenhardt, Jennifer Rodenkirch, Austin, Kyle and Hallie Autin; and four great-grandchildren, Trent, Trey John, Noah Domangue and Roth John
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules Boudreaux and Filida Champagne Boudreaux; four brothers, J. B., Tony, Lee and Gilbert Boudreaux; and one sister, Eunice Robichaux
• retired bookkeeper; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Thomas Guidry

• age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:23 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• graveside services Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his parents, Logan and Jane Hebert Guidry; one son, Todd Guidry; one daughter, Laurie G. Kiffe; five sisters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Cherie Stoufflet Guidry; and one sister, Gail Dubois
• retired Texaco employee of 32 years of service

Leonard Joseph ‘Nookie’ Hebert

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Burna Hebert of Houma; two sons, Jan Joseph Hebert and wife, Jennifer, and Kenith Bruce Hebert Sr. and former wife, Tammy, of Houma; one daughter, Christine Ann Hebert of Houma; one brother, Roland Hebert of Lafayette; two sisters, Rita Marcel and Delores Crochet of Houma; nine grandchildren, Brandy, Ben, Brady and Koty Hebert, Mandy Olivier, Kenith Hebert Jr., Leonard Labit, Thomas Barbo and Travis Harper; and six great-grandchildren, Cullen and Gabrielle Hebert, Laura Traylor, Devin Olivier, Kolbi Lirette and Bryan Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph Hebert and Lena Marcel Hebert; one son, Ralph Eugene Hebert; and one grandson, Joshua Barbo
• retired barge captain of 40 years with J. Ray McDermott and a U. S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lydia Gravois Labat

• age 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Prof. Ronald Labat; two sons, Michael and Lyndon Labat; three brothers, Edwin, Allen and Francis Gravois; two sisters, Ann Granier and Virginia Leache; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Effie Steib Gravois; two brothers, Raymond and Philip Gravois; and one sister, Mildred Weber

Roland Deurell Mitchell

• age 68, a native of Cameron, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:18 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro, Ky.
• survived by his wife, Theresa Miller Mitchell of Houma; two sons, Robert E. Miles of Owensboro and James Mitchell Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Shannon Mehaffey of Florence, S. C.; one sister, Neva McConathy of Houston; and four grandchildren, Brandy Miles, Scott A. Lang, James Mitchell Jr. and Jordan Mitchell
• preceded in death by his parents, James Deurell Mitchell and Elsie Bell Mitchell; and one brother, James G. Mitchell
• retired pilot for Petroleum Helicopters Inc. of 23 years; retired chief warrant officer of the U. S. Army, who served three tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; member of V. F. W. Post No. 7755 in Bourg; member of the Church of Nazarene
• Chauvin Funeral Home

David John Pitre Sr.

• age 62, a native of Houma and resident of Delcambre, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation today until service time Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; rosary recited today at the church; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Ruth Cheramie Pitre of Delcambre; his parents, Wilbert J. Pitre and Hilda Boudloche Pitre of Delcambre; two sons, Zachary Pitre and wife, Buffy, of Delcambre and Patrick Pitre of Delcambre; one daughter, Mary P. LeBlanc and husband, Kerry, of New Iberia; one brother, Bryan Pitre and wife, Sandra, of Delcambre; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, David John Pitre Jr.
• co-owner of Pitre Shipyard. He was also named Shrimp King in 2003 of the Shrimp Festival in Delcambre

Amy Trahan Price

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at the hall, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin; services held by the Rev. Jimmy Autin
• survived by one son, Charles Price; one daughter, Betty Lou Billiot and husband, Louis; one sister, Allie Portier; two grandchildren, Keri Dupre and Kristine Dupre Scott and husband, Shannon; and one great-grandchild, Kourtney Robichaux and fiance, Jerome Lyons Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Price; her parents, Alexander and Ozilia Pontiff Trahan; six brothers, Wallace, George, Anathole, Wilson, Avison and Lawrence Trahan; and three sisters, Annie Sevin, Mary Price and Odelia Toups
• Baptist; hobbies included crocheting, knitting and sewing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 10, 2005

Oliver Jackson ‘O. J.’ Braud

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Lucille Capo Braud; three sons, Richard James, John Oliver and Michael Joseph Braud; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Braud, June Ellen B. Wilson and Cynthia Ann B. Dehart; one brother, Charles Henry Braud; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Porche Braud; and his parents, Oliver "Buck" Henry Braud and Emellian Petite Braud
• World War II veteran in the U. S. Army Air Corp; member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1114 and Past Commander of the V.F.W. Post No. 5097

Brandon Salvatore Filardo

• age 13, a native of Houma and resident of Calhoun, died at 8:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kenneth S. Filardo Jr. and Lisa Duet Filardo of Calhoun; one sister, Ashley Lynn Filardo of Calhoun; his grandparents, Charles "C. J." Duet Jr. and Ellen Theriot Duet of Schriever, Kenneth S. Filardo Sr. and Mildred Naquin Filardo of Houma; his godmother, Mona Duet Roberts of Schriever; his godfather, Joseph B. Roberts of Schriever; one aunt, Joni Filardo Green; one uncle, Jonathan D. Filardo; and his cousins, Celeste M. Roberts, Kristen L. Roberts, Anne M. Roberts, Jaimie L. Jarboe, Samuel T. Filardo and Leonardo W. Filardo
• preceded in death by one aunt, Celeste Mary Duet
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Leonard Joseph ‘Nookie’ Hebert

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Burna Hebert of Houma; two sons, Jan Joseph Hebert and wife, Jennifer, and Kenith Bruce Hebert Sr. and former wife, Tammy, of Houma; one daughter, Christine Ann Hebert of Houma; one brother, Roland Hebert of Lafayette; two sisters, Rita Marcel and Delores Crochet of Houma; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph Hebert and Lena Marcel Hebert; one son, Ralph Eugene Hebert; and one grandson, Joshua Barbo
• retired barge captain of 40 years with J. Ray McDermott and a U. S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Roland Deurell Mitchell

• age 68, a native of Cameron, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:18 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro, Ky.
• survived by his wife, Theresa Miller Mitchell of Houma; two sons, Robert E. Miles of Owensboro and James Mitchell of Bourg; one daughter, Shannon Mehaffey of Florence, S. C.; one sister, Neva McConathy of Houston; and four grandchildren, Brandy Miles, Scott A. Lang, James Mitchell II and Jordan Mitchell
• preceded in death by his parents, James Deurell Mitchell and Elsie Bell Mitchell; and one brother, James G. Mitchell
• retired pilot for Petroleum Helicopters Incorporated for 23 years and was a retired Chief Warrant Officer of the U. S. Army serving three tours in Vietnam; awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 7755 in Bourg; member of the Church of Nazarene
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Greg Joseph Ordoyne

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with cremation followed
• survived by his companion, Dianne Landry; his mother, Marjorie N. Ordoyne; two stepsons, Jordan and Josh Landry; one stepdaughter, Kevan Landry; four brothers, Roy Ordoyne Jr., Danny Ordoyne, Troy Ordoyne and Rickie Ordoyne; and three sisters, Rebecca Ordoyne, Patricia Baudoin and Susie Clement
• preceded in death by his father, Roy P. Ordoyne Sr.

Burton W. Sargent

• age 82, a native of Craig, Colo., and resident of Sheridan, Wyo., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• memorial service Tuesday at Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, with burial in Arvanda Cemetery at a later date
• survived by one son, Burton William "Bill" Sargent and wife, Tammy, of Everett, Wash.; three daughters, Nancy Kosine and husband, Robert, of Sheridan, Bonnie Ruth Sargent of Casper, Wyo., and Elizabeth Gail Savoy and husband, Richard, of Houma; one sister, Ruth Imogene Nelson of Florence, Ore.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Forrest E. and Nellie J. Gatliff Sargent; his wife, Brooxie; and two sisters, Bonita Larke and Verna Sargent
• U. S. Army and Air Force veteran

Alida Wester

• age 97, a native of Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands, and resident of Heritage Manor in Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• preceded in death by her father, Cornelius Wester; her mother, Alida de Lange; six brothers, Dirk Wester, Msgr. Joseph Wester, Jan Wester, Piet Wester, Frans Wester and Cor Wester; and six sisters, Sister Agneta Wester, Sister Josephino Wester, Marie Rood Wester, Christina Wester, Nellie de Moel Wester and Sister Cornelien Wester
• came to America in 1927 and was Msgr. Wester’s housekeeper for 39 years; became an American citizen in 1937; an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Legion of Mary and the Anawim
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 11, 2005

Harry Joseph Bergeron

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Savoie Bergeron of Houma; his mother, Dorothy Bourg Bergeron of Houma; one son, Wendal Bergeron and wife, Cheryl, of Houma; one daughter, Kathy Bergeron Brien and fiance, David Charnick, of Houma; three brothers, Nolan A. Bergeron of Houma, Ronnie Bergeron of Morgan City and Jerry Bergeron of Houma; three sisters, Barbara B. Welch, Sylvia B. Gray of Houma and Nancy B. Detiveaux of Bourg; one step-brother, Jimmy Bivens of Bourg; two grandchildren, Beau Michael Bergeron and Lance Michael Brien; two step-grandchildren, Chad Michael Folse and Ben Joseph Folse; and two step-great-grandchildren, Taylor Lynn Folse and Marlie Gabrielle Folse
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Bergeron
• retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years and ran East Main Supermarket; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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Leonard Francis ‘Moon’ Bergeron

• age 68, a native of Southdown Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister-in-law, June Williams; 13 nieces, Brenda Boudreaux, Christina Ledet, Bonnie and Sarah Brien, Angel, Anette, Angelle, Kendra, Melissa, Kayleigh, Kinley and Lauren Bergeron and Heidi Bundy; and 11 nephews, Phillip Bundy, Blayne, Clark Jr., Travis, Cale, Allan Michael and Bryson Bergeron, Blake, Brett and Blayne Brien and Roland Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Effie Taylor; his parents, Maurice Joseph and Mary Mabel Eschette Bergeron; three brothers, Donald Anthony, Ernest Joseph and Clark Joseph Bergeron Sr.; one brother-in-law, Lonnie T. Bundy Jr.; one sister, Lois Rita Bundy; and one sister-in-law, Josie LeBoeuf Bergeron
• retired electrician with 20 years of service with Southdown Sugars and was a U. S. Army veteran serving two tours of duty in Germany; loved being with family and friends, watching Saints and Louisiana State University football, going to his camp "La Bonne Vie" at Grand Pass for a good time fishing, playing Pitty Patt, boiling seafood and enjoyed "The Good Life."
• Samart Funeral Home

Wilmore Joseph Broussard Jr.

• age 81, a native of Elizabeth and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Winonah Smiley Broussard; one son, Wilmore "Bill" J. Broussard III of Schriever; two sisters, Betty Anne Doucet of Lafayette and Malba Delores Middleton of Dallas; one brother, Rodrick B. Broussard of Colfax; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilmore J. Broussard Sr. and Edna Casey Broussard
• retired district judge and a U. S. Army Air Force pilot of WWII; graduate of Elizabeth High School and Louisiana State University Law School; former commander of the American Legion in Houma, a member of the Knights of Columbus and V. F. W.; belonged to numerous civic organizations and served 12 years as District Attorney and was District Judge for 16 years and four months
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Lorella Marie Chittenden

• age 93, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edward J. Chittenden and wife, Barbara, and Frank A. Chittenden of Thibodaux; three daughters, Mona C. Conlin and husband, Craig, of Lawton, Okla., Pansy C. Chauvin of Houma and Stacey C. Endsley and husband, Dean, of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice Munson Trahan; four brothers, Freddie, Norris, Randolph and Udes Trahan; and three sisters, Cora T. Glynn, Gertrude T. Bonvillian and Viola T. Eschete
• Catholic

Edith ‘Poochie’ Jones Folse

• age 67, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, James Folse Sr.; her mother, Verna Mae Martin Jones; one son, James "Jacques" Folse Jr.; one daughter, Cynthia Folse Mire; three sisters, Pam J. Patron, Verna J. Toups and Gwen J. Bourgeois; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Dr. Guy R. Jones
• founding member of the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum and founding member of the Lockport Community Arts Guild

Jason Michael Hogue

• age 31, a native of Ravenna, Ohio, and resident of Fountain Inn Road, S.C., died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation today at Eggers Funeral Home in Boiling Springs, S. C.; funeral services Wednesday at Manna Baptist Church in South Carolina, with burial in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens
• survived by his father and stepmother, Dan and Beth Bishop Hogue of Inman, S. C.; his mother and stepfather, Donna and John Faucheaux of Houma; his companion and children, Robi, Michelle, Josh and Samantha of Woodruff, S. C.; one sister, Jennifer Franklin of Chesnee, S. .; and one stepbrother, Joshua Eubanks of Spartanburg, S. C.
• an automobile mechanic at RV Theo’s Auto Parts and was Baptist

Stephen Joseph Lapeyrouse

• age 63, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Barbara Cunningham Lapeyrouse of Houma; two sons, Darrell Lapeyrouse and wife, Donna, and Jerome Lapeyrouse of Houma; one daughter, Danita Lapeyrouse Dinger and husband, Eric, of Houma; one brother, Mark Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; three sisters, Linda Vega of Chauvin, June Trosclair of Larose and Claudette Lirette of Chauvin; five grandchildren, Haley Lapeyrouse, Devin Lapeyrouse, Katelyn Lapeyrouse, Ericka Dinger and Hannah Dinger; and one step-grandchild, Austin Berggren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leo W. Lapeyrouse and Louise Picou Lapeyrouse; and one brother, Leland Lapeyrouse
• self-employed tugboat owner with L & L Towing and was a member of the Knights of Columbus; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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Roland Deurell Mitchell

• age 68, a native of Cameron, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:18 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro, Ky.
• survived by his wife, Theresa Miller Mitchell of Houma; two sons, Robert E. Miles of Owensboro and James Mitchell of Bourg; one daughter, Shannon Mehaffey of Florence, S. C.; one sister, Neva McConathy of Houston; and four grandchildren, Brandy Miles, Scott A. Lang, James Mitchell II and Jordan Mitchell
• preceded in death by his parents, James Deurell Mitchell and Elsie Bell Mitchell; and one brother, James G. Mitchell
• retired pilot for Petroleum Helicopters Incorporated for 23 years and was a retired Chief Warrant Officer of the U. S. Army serving three tours in Vietnam; awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 7755 in Bourg; member of the Church of Nazarene
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thomas E. ‘Tom’ ‘Tinker’ Roberson

• age 66, a native of Wiggins, Miss., and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins; service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wiggins
• survived by his wife, Judy Earl Roberson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Andrew Cheramie and Penni and Michael Gros of Larose; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Monica Charpentier and Ray Liner Sr. of Houma; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Cathy Guidry Charpentier of Cut Off and Bryan and Trisha Plaisance Charpentier of Seminary, Miss.; one brother and sister-in-law, Donnell "Don" and Phyllis Roberson of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one sister, Bettye R. Blackwell of Poplarville, Miss.; five grandchildren, Ambra Surles, Tommy and Raeann Cheramie and Gevin and Jordan Gros; five step-grandchildren, Carley and Lanie Charpentier, Danielle Liner, Andre and Tyler Charpentier; one great-grandchild, Max Kleibert; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Clyde Roberson and Cassie Donnell Roberson
• project manager for Volute Inc. of Houma; long time member of the Wiggins Presbyterian Church and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Houma; enjoyed camping, grilling and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anna Tuminello Robertson

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home on Veterans Memorial Blvd. in New Orleans; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by three children, Regina R. Cuntz, Myrt Robertson and Maria R. Mazur; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Milton Robertson; her parents, Myrtle Tyrolf and Pascal Tuminello; one sister, Madeline T. McGoey; and one brother, Salvadore Tuminello

Milton J. Roger

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Harris Roger; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Janie Roger; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Curt "Nuck" Brignac; two brothers, Algi Roger and Earl Roger; four sisters, Florence Pitre, Ruby Richard, Eula Borne and Ouida Mae Faucheux; six grandchildren, Brittany and Bryson St. Pierre, Reneé, Kristen, Brent and Ryan Roger; and one step-granddaughter, Laney Brignac
• preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen Clement Roger; one son, Leo James Roger; one brother, Malvin Roger; and two sisters, Doris R. Bourgeois and Earlien R. Gaubert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bernice Pere Savoie

• age 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:37 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Ruth Toups and husband, Anson, Janice Martinez and husband, Charles, and Judy Pregeant; one brother, John Pere Jr.; five sisters, Mary Pack, Edna Dufrene, Lois Pellegrin, Elsie Phillip and Dorothy Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Savoie; one daughter, Susan Savoie; two brothers, Eddie and Henry Pere; and three sisters, Jane Mayet, Margaret Autin and Blanche Bourgeois
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Jimmy ‘Jim’ Simons Sr.

• age 70, a resident of Lockport, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gaylia Jeandron Simons; one son, Jimmy Simons Jr. of Lockport; one brother, Ernest Vincent Simons of Dallas; two half-brothers, Westley and Frankie Simons; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Ola Howard Simons; two brothers, Norman and J. W. Simons; one sister, Bonnie Bean; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Dorothy Bland Skeins

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in Metairie; mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with private burial
• survived by two sons, Malcolm Skeins Jr. and David Skeins; two brothers, Homer Bland and Eugene Bland; two sisters, Louella Bland and Pauline B. Dillie; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Skeins Sr.; her parents, Wallace and Georgia Woolie Bland; one son, Dennis Skeins; one brother, Rogers Bland; and one grandchild, Shawn Skeins
• retired from Mercy Mid City (Lindy Boggs) Medical Center and was a member of Broadmoor and Lakeview Golden Age Club and St. Bernadette Singles Ministry of Houma; parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 12, 2005

Capt. Morris ‘Bo’ ‘Bozo’ Breaux

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Menard Breaux of Bourg; two sons, Jimmy Breaux Sr. and wife, Mandy, of Gibson and Kerry Naquin and wife, Angie, of Houma; two daughters, Kelly Naquin Bourg and companion, Chad Authement, of Chauvin and Anissa Naquin Hebert of Gray; one brother Earl "Jr." Breaux Jr. and wife, Janet; six sisters, Joyce McElroy and husband, George Sr., Florence Breaux and companion, Foster Barnes, Delores Babin and companion, Mike Armit, Olivia Anthony and husband, Terry, Anita "PeeWee" Bergeron and husband, Russell, and Doris Pulley and husband, Glen; his mother-in-law, Annette Menard; 15 grandchildren, Laurel Domangue, Erica and Cullen Bourg, Drew, Ginger and Brennan Naquin, Alex, Haley, Sierra and Sapphire Hebert, Bradley, Hunter and Jimmy Breaux Jr. and Morgan and Meagan Quinn; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his life-long friend, Carl Marcel
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Velma Toups Breaux; his father-in-law, Theodore "Ted" Menard; his paternal grandparents, Alphonse and Olivia Trahan Breaux; his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Effie Crochet Toups; one brother, Elbert "Bobby" Breaux; and one sister, Judy Breaux
• boat captain for Offshore Express in Houma and served in the U. S. National Guard; handicapped person and was the first person to receive a Boat Captain’s license being handicapped; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Lena Marie LeBouef Chauvin

• age 83, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Curvin "Brud" Chauvin and wife, Bernadette, of Montegut, and Perry Chauvin and wife, Linda, of Raceland; two daughters, Judy Chauvin Belanger and husband, Leonard, of Chauvin, and Dennia "Deanie" Chauvin Smith and husband, Ted, of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Loches LeBouef and Edward LeBouef of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, Thelma Dupre of Montegut and Ester LeCompte of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 15 grandchildren, Tanya Whatley, Brandi Chaisson, Kandi Chauvin, Andy Chauvin, Stacie "Becky" Clay, Ryan Chauvin, Kristi Falgout, Curt Bourg, Shannon Breaux, Michelle Belanger, Lynn Belanger, Scott Chauvin, Eric Chauvin, Lance Cpl. Byron Smith, USMC, and Shelly Smith; and 17 great-grandchildren, Curtis Chauvin, William Chauvin, Reed Whatley, Adam Chaisson, Siera Chaisson, Jacob Pierron, Ayden Chauvin, Scott Clay, Chloe Clay, Kiera Falgout, Brooke Bourg, Megan Bourg, Collin Breaux, Kayli Breaux, Colten Breaux, Jenna Belanger and Lynn Belanger Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Malvin J. "T-Lut" Chauvin; her parents, Clarify LeBouef and Clothilde Naquin LeBouef; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis Chauvin and Charlotte Ledet Chauvin; five brothers, Camille, Leon, Calvin, Luby and Errol LeBouef; and one sister, Inez Authement
• member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, past member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sgt. 1^st Class Kurt Joseph Comeaux

• age 34, a resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, while serving in Operation Task Force Baghdad in the U. S. Army as a platoon sergeant
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tiffiny Comeaux, three sons, Bryce, Brandon and Brody Comeaux; his mother, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; one brother, Curtis Comeaux Jr.; one sister, Susan Comeaux Punch; his grandmother, Australia Comeaux; and his grandfather, Merlin Boudreaux Sr.
• preceded in death by his father, Curtis Comeaux Sr.; his grandfather, O’Neil Comeaux; and his grandmother, Elma Danos Boudreaux
• member of the Louisiana Army National Guard since 1993, in C Co. 2/156 Mech. Inf. Blacksheep. He was a member of the special reaction team; employed by La. Department of Correction Division of Probation and Parole and Lafourche Parish Drug Court; graduate of Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree in general studies
• Samart Funeral Home

Sgt. Armand Luke Frickey

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Nikki L. Frickey; one brother, Eric L. Frickey; one nephew and godchild, Brandon; his parents, Denise G. and Vance P. Frickey of Denver; his grandparents, Warren and Peggy Gaiennie of Houma; his godparents, Dwight J. Frickey, L. Francine Smith and Diane Hedley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Armand "Larrie" Frickey and Maxie Chauvin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Della Ann Adam Gaudet

• age 71, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles J. Gaudet of Houma; two daughters, Jennifer Champagne and husband, James, of Houma, and Patricia Melancon and husband, Barry, of Rye, N. Y.; one brother, Donald Adam of Houma; five grandchildren, Jami Champagne, James Paul Champagne, Julie Champagne, John Champagne and Connor Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Adam and Althes Guidry Adam
• retired librarian in Jefferson Parish; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bernice Pere Savoie

• age 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:37 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Ruth Toups and husband, Anson, Janice Martinez and husband, Charles, and Judy Pregeant; one brother, John Pere Jr.; five sisters, Mary Pack, Edna Dufrene, Lois Pellegrin, Elsie Phillip and Dorothy Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Savoie; one daughter, Susan Savoie; two brothers, Eddie and Henry Pere; and three sisters, Jane Mayet, Margaret Autin and Blanche Bourgeois
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Harrison ‘Hack’ Williams

• age 82, a native and resident of Zachary, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• funeral services today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Zachary
• survived by three daughters, Claudia Simmons of Houma, Regina Edge Pugh of San Diego and Rhoda Obar of Los Angeles; two sons, Carl Williams of Hayward, Calif., and Dwight Williams of San Carlos, Calif.; two sisters, Rhoda Mae Williams of Baton Rouge and Annie Lou Riley of Houma; three brothers, Robert Williams of Zachary, Phillip Williams of Baton Rouge and Bunyan Williams of Zachary; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Betsy Williams; four brothers, Wiley, Johnny, Henry and Sylvester; one sister, Janie W. Tate; and one foster sister, Rosa Levy
• retired carpenter with San Francisco Naval Shipyard and was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in the American and Asiatic Pacific theaters; awarded the Good Conduct and Victory medals and was a member of the V. F. W.

Yvonne Lorraine Plaisance

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Larose; service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Clinton J. Plaisance and wife, Leona, the Rev. Dudley Plaisance and Keith Plaisance and wife, Mary; two daughters, Susan P. Duet and husband, Wiley, and Debra P. Adams and husband, Jimmie Jr.; one sister, Nomeia L. Terrebonne; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dudley "Bolo" A. Plaisance Sr.; her parents, Alsidor and Lorenza Chabert Lorraine; one son, Tommy Luke Plaisance; one daughter, Sharon P. Cannatella; three brothers, Kirby, William and Willie Lorraine; and one grandson, Clinton Plaisance Jr.
• member of First Baptist Church of Larose and was a homemaker

Dewey ‘Billy’ Hudson

• age 72, a native of Cleveland, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• preceded in death by his father, Dhu Hudson; and his mother, Odell Garrett Hudson
• retired from Patterson Rental Tools as a truck driver for 19 years and was a merchant Marine; Baptist

Emma Lee Harris

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one son, Allen Harris of Honolulu, Hawaii; four daughters, Joan Harris of Gray, Jaretta Werth and husband, Dwayne, of Virginia, Dorothy Arnoldie and husband, Micheal, of Slidell and Amy Harris of Virginia; one brother, Albert Harris Jr. of Gray; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Harris Sr. and Helen Harris; and one sister, Estelle Harris
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church

Linda Viviano Brown

• age 50, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her husband, Darrell Brown; her mother, Jacqueline Viviano; two sons, Jason Mertens and Joshua Martin; one daughter, Jodi Mertens; two brothers, Jimmy Viviano and Michael Viviano; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Andrew Viviano; and one son, Chris Kennedy
• Catholic

Harry Joseph Bergeron

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Savoie Bergeron of Houma; his mother, Dorothy Bourg Bergeron of Houma; one son, Wendal Bergeron and wife, Cheryl, of Houma; one daughter, Kathy Bergeron Brien and fiance, David Charnick, of Houma; three brothers, Nolan A. Bergeron of Houma, Ronnie Bergeron of Morgan City and Jerry Bergeron of Houma; three sisters, Barbara B. Welch, Sylvia B. Gray of Houma and Nancy B. Detiveaux of Bourg; one step-brother, Jimmy Bivens of Bourg; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Bergeron
• retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years and ran East Main Supermarket; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 13, 2005

Polignac John Arceneaux

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Peggy Antill Arceneaux; three stepchildren, Justin Doiron, Clinton Doiron and Margeaux Doiron; three brothers, Myron Paul Arceneaux of Baton Rouge, Michael Arceneaux of Houma and David Arceneaux of Houston; two nieces; four nephews; and sponsor of exchange student, Carolina Junqueira of Brazil
• preceded in death by his parents, Polignac Joseph Arceneaux and Helen DuBois Arceneaux
• retired boat captain and welder and was a U. S. Army veteran; attended Terrebonne High School and was in the U. S. Army 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" in the Vietnam War; voluntary enlisted in the armed forces and served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War; highly commended and decorated solider at the time of his discharge from military duty; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Staff Sgt. Christopher James ‘Chris’ Babin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church; religious service Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Lydia Manzanares Babin of Houma; his parents, Richard James Babin and Charlotte Ann Robichaux Babin of Houma; one son, Mikhail Christopher Babin of Houma; two stepsons, Dillon Dedan Bertiner Pommells and Dishon Daylan Pommells of Belize; one stepdaughter, Dascha Delys Pommells of Belize; one sister, Alice Kay Babin of Houma; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilbert J. Babin and Audette Justine Babin; his maternal grandparents, Sydney Robichaux and Beatrice Robichaux; and one uncle, Fredrick Babin, U. S. Navy veteran
• Louisiana National Guard and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church; awarded for service to his country Chris was posthumously granted the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lena Marie Theriot Bergeron

• age 90, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, Donald and Gerald Bergeron; four daughters, Linda Caskey, Jean Boudreaux, Joan Lamorie and Nancy Toups; two sisters, Elrena Sullivan and Elsie Callahan; 26 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Charles and Adele Callahan Theriot; three sons, Collins Jr., John and David Bergeron; five brothers, Van Theriot, William, Ruffin, Henry and Randolph Callahan; and one sister, Mary Callahan

Lester Joseph Comardelle

1. age 84, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
2. visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
3. survived by four sons, Clarence, Norman, Loveless Sr. and Luther Comardelle Sr.; two daughters, Susie St. Claire and Niki Ferguson; one sister, Jeanne C. Dufrene; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
4. preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Dufrene Comardelle; his parents, Marc Alcide and Louise Dufrene Comardelle; four brothers, Roy, Fergust, Peter and Ludwig Comardelle; three sisters, Esther C. Dufrene, Martha C. Matherne and Selina C. Morehouse; and one grandson

Sgt. 1^st Class Kurt Joseph Comeaux

• age 34, a resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, while serving in Operation Task Force Baghdad in the U.S. Army as a platoon sergeant
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tiffiny Comeaux, three sons, Bryce, Brandon and Brody Comeaux; his mother, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; one brother, Curtis Comeaux Jr.; one sister, Susan Comeaux Punch; his grandmother, Australia Comeaux; and his grandfather, Merlin Boudreaux Sr.
• preceded in death by his father, Curtis Comeaux Sr.; his grandfather, O’Neil Comeaux; and his grandmother, Elma Danos Boudreaux
• member of the Louisiana Army National Guard since 1993, in C Co. 2/156 Mech. Inf. Blacksheep; member of the special reaction team; employed by La. Department of Correction Division of Probation and Parole and Lafourche Parish Drug Court; graduate of Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree in general studies
• Samart Funeral Home

Sgt. Armand Luke Frickey

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Nikki L. Frickey; one brother, Eric L. Frickey; one nephew and godchild, Brandon; his parents, Denise G. and Vance P. Frickey of Denver; his grandparents, Warren and Peggy Gaiennie of Houma; his godparents, Dwight J. Frickey, L. Francine Smith and Diane Hedley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Armand "Larrie" Frickey and Maxie Chauvin; awarded for service to his country Armand was posthumously granted the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucious James ‘L. J.’ Garner

• age 84, a native of Jayess, Miss., and resident of Gibson, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Willie and wife, Etta Dean, of Gibson, Reginald and wife, Ora Lee, of Morgan City and Lucious LaGrange and wife, Shirley, of Texas; four daughters, Antoinette Seymore, Cynthia Allen, Shelia Garner of Gibson and Doris Harrell of Houma; four brothers; two sisters; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Earlean Otis Garner; his parents, the Rev. Henry and Ella Garner; four sisters; two brothers; and one son-in-law
• retired from T. P. S. D. and was a member of the Fifth District of the Layman Association; member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and served as a deacon

Della Ann Adam Gaudet

• age 71, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles J. Gaudet of Houma; two daughters, Jennifer Champagne and husband, James, of Houma, and Patricia Melancon and husband, Barry, of Rye, N. Y.; one brother, Donald Adam of Houma; five grandchildren, Jami Champagne, James Paul Champagne, Julie Champagne, John Champagne and Connor Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Adam and Althea Guidry Adam
• retired librarian in Jefferson Parish; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nora Daigle Gaudet

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Sidney Daigle Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Loretta Chauvin of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Daigle Sr.; her second husband, Jules Gaudet; her parents, Rudolph and Julia Bernard Soignet; four brothers, Harry, Clarence, Elmo and R. J. Soignet; and four sisters, Jeanne Trosclair, Bessie Webre, Nettie Richard and Winnie Gaudet

Eugene Paul Pitre

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Marie Walterine Pitre; four sons, Eugene Paul Pitre Jr., Brian J. Pitre, David Pitre and James Pellegrin; two daughters, Tammy L. Pitre and Lena M. Billiot; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Justilian Pitre and Lena Mary Pitre

Collin J. Smith

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Louise P. Smith; two sons, Gary Smith and Robbie Smith and wife, Sheila; one daughter, Dinah S. Allemand and husband, Randy; two brothers, Weston and Russell Smith; six sisters, Thelma Galjour, Dolores Curole, Alma Adams, Amelia Rebstock, Janet Triche and Rosita Triche; four grandchildren, Lance and Sadie Allemand and Alanna and Kendall Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Hilary Allemand
• preceded in death by his parents, Preslich and Lionelle Duet Smith
• commercial fisherman and a member of the V. F. W. Gros Guidry Post and American Legion; veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

Eileen Wilson

• age 52, a resident of DeRidder, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
• visitation today at First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Beauregard Cemetery
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Michael A. Wilson; one daughter, Michelle Davaina Craft and husband, the Rev. Steve W. Craft; one son, TSGT USAF Roy Michael Wilson and wife, Nora Pior, of England; one sister, Karen Turner; one brother, Dalton Quigley, of New Orleans; and six grandchildren
• homemaker

 

JANUARY 14, 2005

Staff Sgt. Christopher James ‘Chris’ Babin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church; religious service Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Lydia Manzanares Babin of Houma; his parents, Richard James Babin and Charlotte Ann Robichaux Babin of Houma; one son, Mikhail Christopher Babin of Houma; two stepsons, Dillon Dedan Bertiner Pommells and Dishon Daylan Pommells of Belize; one stepdaughter, Dascha Delys Pommells of Belize; one sister, Alice Kay Babin of Houma; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilbert J. Babin and Audette Justine Babin; his maternal grandparents, Sydney Robichaux and Beatrice Robichaux; and one uncle, Fredrick Babin, U. S. Navy veteran
• Louisiana National Guard and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church; awarded for service to his country Chris was posthumously granted the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gerald J. ‘Zeke’ Crochet Sr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maude Roussel Crochet; one son, Gerald "Zeke" J. Crochet Jr.; one daughter, Dawn C. Lagendre and husband, Troy; three brothers, Wayne "Skin", Albert and Daniel "Joe" Crochet; three sisters, Janice Knoblock, Marjorie Bourg and Suzanne "Sue" Crochet; and two grandchildren, Zoe and Luke Lagendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Crochet and Elsie M. Crochet Humble
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, a member of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport and was on the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3054
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Deamon Russell ‘Mon’ Simmons

• age 34, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• religious services Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Daniel and Gertrude Simmons Jr. of Gray; four sons, Drew Jordan, Marquise, Marlon and Tristian Simmons, all of Houma; three daughters, Danielle Simmons of Lafayette, Khamryn Simmons of Houma and Danyke Symone Simmons of Houma; two brothers, Daniel Simmons III and Desmond Simmons, both of Gray; one sister, Dedra Dana Antoine of New Orleans; and his companion, Rachel Deon
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel and Helena Simmons Jr. and Russell and Hazel Porche; student at Southern University in New Orleans and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Melinda Bullock Whitfield

• age 45, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Highland Cemetery
• survived by her husband, David Whitfield of Hattiesburg; her mom, Helen Bullock Housley of Hattiesburg; two daughters, Melissa Wyman Dunford and husband, Wayne, of Navarre, Fla., and April Wyman Simoneaux and husband, Tex, of Houma; one son, Samson David Whitfield of Hattiesburg; two grandchildren, Dylan Dunford and Savannah McReynolds, both of Navarre; three step-grandchildren, Felysha, Ashley and Donnie Simoneaux, all of Houma; one sister, Trish Harris and husband, Bubba, of Mobile Ala.; one brother, Floyd David Bullock Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Hattiesburg; one half-brother, Thomas Bullock and wife, Tina, of Purvis, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her father, Floyd David Bullock Sr.
• longtime resident of Hattiesburg and Slidell; homemaker and was a member of The Harvest Church
• Moore Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 15, 2005

Sgt. Bradley John Bergeron

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Amber Stilley of Baton Rouge; his parents, Earl John Bergeron and Angela Mary Bergeron Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Scott Ryan Bergeron of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Earl Joseph Bergeron and Betty Pellegrin Bergeron of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Rita Trahan Bergeron of Houma; six aunts, Becky B. Domangue of Houma, Liz B. Musso of Lafayette, Jeannie B. LeCompte of Houma, Mary B. Marcel of Bayou Black, Susan B. Martin of Chauvin and Lisa Bergeron of Houma; two uncles, George Bergeron Jr. and Keith Bergeron, both of Houma; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Bergeron Sr.
• graduated from South Terrebonne in 1997, loved music and his car; sports enthusiast who loved watching football, wrestling, working out with weights and jogging; enjoyed listening to various styles of music and was a family-oriented person who loved getting together with family members and friends; wherever he worked or visited he made anyone he met feel they were an extension of his family; looking forward to returning to school to further himself in his job at Bowen’s Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc., marrying his fianceé and starting a family when he returned from Iraq at the end of this year; in his ninth year with the Louisiana National Guard Co C 2/156 Inf. (M) in Houma
• posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Allen Joseph LeBoeuf Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Brunet LeBoeuf of Montegut; three sons, Allen LeBoeuf Jr. of Houston, Don LeBoeuf and wife, Amanda, of Bourg and Teddy LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one daughter, Annette LeBoeuf Windham and husband, Michael of Montegut; one brother, Henry A. LeBoeuf Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Viola LeBoeuf Lirette and husband, Clark, of Raceland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry LeBoeuf Sr. and Camilla Naquin LeBoeuf; one son, Michael LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Alvin J. LeBoeuf and Norman LeBoeuf
• retired self-employed carpenter and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of American Legion Post No. 0272, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7755 and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans; parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church

Odette Terrebonne Pace

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mandeville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by one son, Gregory Pace; two daughters, Linda Pace and Karen Walsdorf; one sister, Beatrice Autin; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ulysse Terrebonne and Leonise Lefort Terrebonne; five brothers, Dolton, Lorris, Edison, Evest and Chester Terrebonne; and two sisters, Lena Terrebonne and Ulyssia Terrebonne

Claude Edward Rochel

• age 90, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Patrick Rochel and wife, Dale, of Baton Rouge and Tim Rochel and wife, Joana Faye Sonier Rochel of Gibson; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pear Carlos Rochel; his parents, Ivy Rochel Sr. and Fannie Annie Canning Rochel; one son, Michael J. Rochel; five brothers, James, Stuart, Ivy Jr., Bernard "Bern" Sr. and Joseph Rochel; three sisters, Williamena "Mena" R. Howard, Ione R. Barnett and Margaret R. Norton; and two half-sisters, Edna McCloud and Ruth R. Chatham
• retired superintendent with Great Lakes; served in the Civilian Conservation Corp during the depression, was an usher at St. Patrick Catholic Church, built Higgins Landing Craft during World War II and coached numerous teams with Terrebonne Recreation Department; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church

Helen ‘Lil Bit’ Burdis Watkins

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Helen Cooper Burdis of Labadieville; two daughters, Regina Watkins and Paulette Starks of Labadieville; four sisters, Francis Davis, Elaine Burdis, Diane Fair of Napoleonville and Gloria Jacquot of Thibodaux; one brother, Rhula Birdis Jr. of Labadieville; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Florence Burdis of Labadieville, two brothers-in-law, Wilbert Lewis and Jimmy Watkins; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Watkins Jr.; her father Rahula Burdis Sr.; three brothers, Walter Burdis Sr., Andrew Burdis and Rehula Burdis Jr.; and two sisters, Eliska Lewis and Rosa Bell Burdis Watts
• Assumption Parish school food service worker

 

JANUARY 16, 2005

Sgt. Bradley John Bergeron

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Amber Stilley of Baton Rouge; his parents, Earl John Bergeron and Angela Mary Bergeron Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Scott Ryan Bergeron of Houma; his pater