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Obituaries February, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 March 2005

FEBRUARY 1, 2005

Anna Mae Voisin Hornsby

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:28 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by two sons, Gene Callahan and wife, Mona, and Roger Dale Callahan of Houma; one stepson, Nolton Hornsby Jr. and wife, Marlene, of Houma; five daughters, Geraldine "Gerrie" C. LeCompte, Charlene C. Guidry and husband, Max, Mary Linda C. Picou and husband, Ronald, Brenda C. Riche and husband, Derrill, and Mary Susan Callahan, all of Houma; two brothers, Elward "Chup" Voisin and wife, Pansy, and Julius Voisin and wife, Barbara, of Houma; two sisters, Elaine V. Callahan and Winnona V. Knight and husband, Allen, of Houma; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Michel Callahan; her second husband, Nolton J. Hornsby Sr.; her parents, Aubin Voisin and Lena Dupre Voisin; one son, Michael Jude Callahan; one son-in-law, Felix J. LeCompte Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Carla Abadie Callahan; two brothers, Elvyn and Percey Voisin; three sisters, Libby Voisin, Jeanette V. Trahan and Ula Mae "Teet-Sur" Pellegrin; and her grandparents, Leonce Voisin, Odellia Benoit Voisin, Germaine Dupre and Marie Louise Thibodeaux Dupre

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Audrey Loup

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Joseph G. Loup; one sister, Mildred B. Baye; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Loup; her parents, Charles Bourgeois and Maggie Bourgeois; five brothers, Cleveland, Eugene, Wilson, Preston and Berming Bourgeois; and four sisters, Lena Maggio, Jeanne B. Laine, Lucy B. Roger and Ola Bourgeois

 

FEBRUARY 2, 2005

Marcel Benoit

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Choctaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• funeral services were held today at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Chuckie Benoit; and two daughters, Priscilla Tabor and Jennifer Benoit

• preceded in death by his wife, Lena Delatte Benoit; his parents, Pierre and Louisiane Thibodaux Benoit; one son, Gary Benoit; five brothers, Antoine Sr., Nelson, Edison, Sidney and Emile Benoit; and four sisters, Eva Cortez, Azema Benoit, Antoinette B. Pitre and Victoria Benoit

Joseph ‘Collin’ Boudeloche

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died at noon Friday, Jan. 28, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by one son, Philip Boudeloche; two daughters, Joella Callais and Mary Lynn Collins; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey and Lucia Bruce Boudeloche

• boat captain for Texaco

Virginia Marie ‘Gail’ Faulk

• age 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by her companion, John Procter; her mother, Marie Griffin; two daughters, Danielle F. Vizier and husband, Louis Sr., and Leah E. Faulk; three sisters, Nina Rousse, Lisa Derouche and Libby St. Pierre; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her foster father and foster mother, Uylesses "No No" D. Callais and Liska M. Cheramie Callais; her father, Grady Faulk; and one sister, Sue Ann Rousse Gaubert

• employee of Casino Motel in Golden Meadow; Catholic

Doris Rhodes Ford

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by her husband, Andrew "Bill" Ford of Houma; two sons, David Ford and companion, Justine Melancon, and Jed Ford and wife, Amy, all of Houma; three daughters, Lynn Ostheimer and husband, Dr. Arthur Ostheimer, Shirley Melancon and husband, Dr. David Melancon, and Carla Fanguy and husband, Mark Fanguy, all of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Guy Waguespack, Arthur Ostheimer; Ryan Melancon, Aimee M. Matthews, Crystal Melancon, Julien Melancon, Andrew Melancon, Alisha F. Giroir, Ashley Ford, Andrea Ford, Abbey Boudreaux, Crystal F. Hatch and Cara Fanguy; and her special family friend, Myree’ Cazentre of Houma

• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Rhodes and Elizabeth Domangue Rhodes; three brothers, Adrian Rhodes Sr., James J. Rhodes and Dallas Rhodes Sr.; and one sister, Nythia Rhodes Hebert

• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and friend; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sess D. ‘Chub’ Hensley, Ph. D.

• age 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home, with private burial in his boyhood home of Mena, Ark.

• survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma "Tillie" Patillo Hensley; three daughters, Sessalee Ann Hensley married to William Rusin of New Jersey, Lisa Hensley Weiss married to William Weiss of Atlanta, and Sarah Jane Hensley of Houma; four grandchildren, Lauren Lusco, Eric and Matthew Weiss of Atlanta, and Grace Hensley of Houma; and his extended family, Barry Lusco of Prairieville, Elaine Frederick and Valerie Cooper of Houma

• Louisiana State University professor and author of numerous articles and textbook contributions on sugarcane pest management

• leading authority in the field of sugar-cane entomology; traveled worldwide to educate people in underdeveloped countries methods and ways to improve their lives by increasing sugar-cane crop yield using pest management; many contributions to the sugar-cane industry earned him numerous awards and recognition; in 1993 he along with Henry Long, Ph.D., was honored at the Inter-American Sugarcane Seminar for outstanding work in pioneering, developing and practicing the environmentally sound practice of integrated pest management; in 2004, he was furthered honored by induction into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Fame

• graduate of Oklahoma State University, majoring in the field of entomology; upon receiving his doctorate, he continued working with the USDA in Houma to assist in the development of pest management in the sugar-cane and soybean industry; in 1963, he accepted a teaching position at Louisiana State University and remained there until 1977 when he returned to the USDA in Houma as a research leader; retired in 1985 but his love for the sugar industry brought him back to the field where he and his wife worked as pest management consultants to local sugar-cane farmers; in 1999, he fully retired to spend time with his family, treasured pets and pursue his love of fishing, gardening and growing prize roses

• proud veteran of the D-Day invasion of World War II and the Korean Conflict; loving husband, father, grandfather and friend

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anna Mae Voisin Hornsby

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:28 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

• funeral services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by two sons, Gene Callahan and wife, Mona LeBoeuf Callahan, and Roger Dale Callahan of Houma; one stepson, Nolton Hornsby Jr. and wife, Marlene Hornsby, of Houma; five daughters, Geraldine "Gerrie" Callahan LeCompte, Charlene C. Guidry and husband, Max Guidry, Mary Linda C. Picou and husband, Ronald Picou, Brenda C. Riche’ and husband, Derrill John Riche’, and Mary Susan Callahan, all of Houma; two brothers, Elward "Chup" Voisin and wife, Pansy Voisin, and Julius Voisin and wife, Barbara Nelson Volisin, of Houma; two sisters, Elaine V. Callahan and Winnona V. Knight and husband, Allen Knight, of Houma; 23 grandchildren, Edwina Naquin, Mona Bokenkemp, Debra McInvale, Kim Fanguy, Karen Callahan, Donna LeCompte, Daniel LeCompte Sr., Tammy Malbrough, Penny LeBoeuf, Sheila Sumerall, Mindy Scott, Gerard Picou, Wendy Picou, Cindy Picou, Kellen Picou, Damon Riche’, Dawn Riche’ Varner, Jody Vowell, Robert Riche’, Michelle Forsey, Colby Callahan, Brent Bourg and Anna Deanna Redel; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Michel Callahan; her second husband, Nolton J. Hornsby Sr.; her parents, Aubin Voisin and Lena Dupre Voisin; one son, Michael Jude Callahan; one son-in-law, Felix J. LeCompte Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Carla Abadie Callahan; two brothers, Elvyn Voisin and Percey Voisin; three sisters, Libby Voisin, Jeanette Voisin Trahan and Ula Mae "Teet-Sur" Pellegrin; and her grandparents, Leonce Voisin, Odellia Benoit Voisin, Germaine Dupre and Marie Louise Thibodeaux Dupre

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice Verna Marie Boudreaux Sobert

• age 75, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Andrew Sobert; two sons, Rand A. Sobert of Minneapolis and Glen R. Sobert of Pine City, Minn.; one brother, Ridley Boudreaux of Chalmette; and three sisters, Genevieve B. Blanchard and Patricia B. Bourgeois, both of Napoleonville and Juanita B. Hebert of Houma

• preceded in death by her parents, Leeta Bolotte Boudreaux and Emile Leo Boudreaux Jr.; one brother, Weldon Boudreaux; and one sister, Heloise B. LeBlanc

Noemie Lorraine Terrebonne

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Rodney Terrebonne and wife, Dale, and Randy Terrebonne and wife, Diane; one daughter, Dorothy Weidel and husband, Larry; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Terrebonne Danos; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Alzia Terrebonne; her parents, Alsindor and Lorenza Chabert Lorraine; one son, Loyman A. Terrebonne; three grandchildren, Joann, Gwen and Loyman Terrebonne Jr.; one brother, Kirby Lorraine; and one sister, Yvonne Plaisance

• Catholic

 

FEBRUARY 3, 2005

Ellouise Francis Walls Acliese

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005

• funeral service Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

• survived by five sons, Wilbert Francois and wife, Elnora, Johnny Francois and wife, Aver, Royal Francois and wife, Martha, and Alvin Francois and wife, Albertha, all of Houma and Bobby Francois and wife, Judy, of LaPlace; two daughters, Betty Richard and husband, Michael, and Rose F. Ringo, all of Houma; two brothers, A.J. Walls and wife, Geraldine, and Ewing Walls and wife, Thelma, of Houma; 26 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Francois Sr.; her parents, Isaiah and Mable Walls; one son, Larry Francois; two brothers, Isaiah Walls Jr. and Winsley Walls; and one sister, Lucille Walls

• homemaker and a member of the usher board and St. John Baptist Church

George Edison ‘Snook Boo’ Boyd

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four sisters, Carrie Toussaint of Thibodaux; Jo Ann Griffin of Raceland, Malinda Lazard of Larose and Pamela Boyd of Monroe; and three brothers, Lawrence and Donald Boyd of Raceland and Walter Boyd of Longview, Texas

• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lubertha Allen Boyd; three sisters, Anna Lee Boyd, Rosa Lee Boyd and Roxanne Boyd; and one brother, Michael Boyd

• Baptist

Gladys ‘Glaze’ Pierce Cheramie

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Donald Cheramie and wife, Harriet, and Ronnie Charamie and wife, Sandra; two daughters, Anna Mae Plaisance and husband, Jimmie, and Hazel Dantin and husband, Terry; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Waldo Cheramie; her parents, Edgar and Oleida Bruce Pierce; four brothers, Horace, Wallace, Forest and Alex Pierce; and three sisters, Stella Hunter, Ella Ledet and Lucia Cheramie

• homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters; Catholic

Terry J. Dufrene Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:29 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Clara Bell Usie Dufrene; two sons, Terry J. Dufrene Jr. and Albert Dufrene; four daughters, Rosalind Lewis, Lisa Breaux, Robyn Griffin and Lucia Savoie; one brother, Roland Dufrene; one sister, Earline Gaudet; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Josephine Touchard Dufrene

• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Calvin Michael ‘Big Mike’ Harding

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005

• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Grand Caillou; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Combon Cemetery

• survived by two sons, Calvin Michael Celestine Jr. and Al Curtis Michael Celestine of Alabama; four brothers, the Rev. Fred Trosclair of Chauvin, McArthur Harding of Johnson Ridge, Joseph Harding and Charles Harding of Houma; and two sisters, Hester Smith and Alice Janice Swinson of Houma

• preceded in death by his parents, Lee Harding and Alice Soco Harding; and one brother, Pat Harding

• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Louella Allemand LeBlanc

• age 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Curtis LeBlanc and wife, Susanne LeBlanc; one daughter, Arvella Dupre and husband, Lee Dupre; one sister, Ena A. Knight; one grandchild, Heidi Orgeron and husband, Gerald Orgeron; and two great-grandchildren, Nicole Orgeron and Brock Orgeron

• preceded in death by her husband, Scuddy LeBlanc; her parents, Alexison and Laura Plaisance Allemand; and six sisters, Maggie A. Theriot, Anita A. Roussel, Rena Allemand, Simonia A. Dufrene, Lula A. LeBlanc and Winnie A. Chaisson

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Yvonne Saucier Ordoyne

• age 85, a native of Moncla and resident of Larose for 67 years, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four daughters, Yvonne Fanguy, Louise Adams, Therese Faucheux and Alice "Chippy" Ordoyne; two brothers, Clyston and Walter Saucier; one sister, Rhea White; six grandchildren, Celeste Savoie, Stephanie Manson, Andre’ Adams, Jason Griffin, Adam Faucheux and Aimee Faucheux; and two great-grandchildren, Caroline Savoie and Anna Claire Manson

• preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. "Wimpy" Ordoyne; her parents, Louis Sr. and Sidonie Moncla Saucier; one brother, Louis E. Saucier Jr.; and one sister, Anna Mae Ducote

• retired educator with Lafourche Parish Public Schools after 32 years and was a member and past president of the Ladies Altar Society; fondly called "Miss Candle" by many parishioners

• Falgout Funeral Home

David Louis Pellegrin

• age 60, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Friday at the funeral home

• survived by his mother, Yvonne Waguespack Pellegrin of Houma; two sons, Scott Pellegrin of Houma and Matthew Pellegrin of Troy, Ala.; one brother, Al Pellegrin and wife, Loretta, of Houma; and his former wife, Kay Murray Pellegrin of Meridian, Miss.

• preceded in death by his father, Alvin Pellegrin

• accountant clerk with Patterson Truck Line and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Norris J. ‘Black’ Pertuit Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Delsie Theriot Pertuit; one son, Norris A. "Black" Pertuit Jr. of Raceland; one daughter, Pattie P. Landry of Thibodaux; one brother, Dudley Pertuit of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Lucy Foret of Lockport, Janet Robichaux of Cocodrie and Helen Martin of Houma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Buddy Pertuit and Cecile Danos Pertuit; and one sister, Mabel Matherne

• employee of Low Land Construction Inc. for 33 years

Alvin ‘The Bike Man’ Savoie

• age 80, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, John Thibodaux; two brothers, Ernest Savoie Sr. and Larry Savoie; three sisters, Agnes S. Guidry, Annie S. Cheramie and Louise S. Adams; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Holder Savoie; his second wife, Rose Boudreaux Savoie; his parents, Arsene Savoie and Marie Hebert Savoie; one daughter, Suzanne S. Gaubert; five brothers, Clarence, Joseph, Edward, John and Claude Savoie; and one sister, Emily S. Lombas

• U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Stanley Robert Songe Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his mother, Josephine Malbrough Songy of Houma; one daughter, Stephanie Leigh Songy; one brother, Barry Songy; and two grandchildren, Olivia Guidry and Karoline Guidry

• preceded in death by his father, Stanley Robert Songy Sr.

• founder and former owner of Songy Sporting Goods and founder of Terrebonne Fuel and Lube; past president of the Krewe of Houmas, King of Hyacinthians, a member of the Whiskey Pass Fishing Club and G.C.C.A.; U. S. Army veteran and served in Germany

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie Hebert Williford

• age 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

• survived by four sons, Billy, Jimmy, Tony and Robert Williford; one daughter, Barbara Kiger; two sisters, Jane Guidry and Joyce Simoneaux; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Williford; and her parents, Donatien and Ulyssia Terrebonne Hebert

• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

FEBRUARY 4, 2005

Scudy Brown Sr.

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Breaux Brown of Thibodaux; four daughters, Norma Jean, Brenda and Jennifer Smith, all of Thibodaux, and Lakita Fusiler of Houma; eight sons, Scudy Jr., Milton, Gary, Daryl Paul, Christopher, Melvin Lee Brown, Murphy and Ferrante Matthews, all of Thibodaux; four stepchildren, Alton and Juy Breaux of Arlington, Texas, Shawn Breaux of Thibodaux and Tony Breaux of Mansfield, Texas; four sisters, Leila Azemar, Gertrude Brown, Edna and Ida Robinson, all of Thibodaux; and one adopted grandson

• preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Louise Robinson Brown; three brothers, Murphy Brown, Freddie Price and Gregory Robinson; and three sisters, Dorothy Howard, Doris Brown Johnson and Delores Price

• retired welder and was a member of Moses Baptist Church

Dale Peter LeBouef

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Emerson, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005

• visitation today at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark.; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley LeBouef of Emerson; two daughters, Shawntel and Shantel LeBouef of Emerson; one son, Shawn LeBouef of Emerson; two sisters, Denise Freeman and husband, Carl Sr., of Emerson; and Paula Poiencot and husband, Michael, of Houma; two nephews, Carl Freeman Jr. and Greggory Freeman; two great-nephews, Carl Freeman III and Alec Freeman; one sister-in-law, Shelia Fanguy; and many other nieces, nephews and a host of friends

• preceded in death by his parents, Irving Peter and Jeanette Marguerite Lyons LeBouef; his grandparents, Hilliard Nicholas and Lillie Mae Lirette Lyons and Aubin LeBouef and Carmelite Kraemer; and one sister-in-law, Cindy Santiny

• boat captain for Seacor Marine and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; devoted loving and caring daddy, husband, uncle and brother

• Lewis Funeral Home

Madeline Ana Doucet Sonnier Marsden

• age 66, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, John Marsden; two daughters, Paige S. Rodrigue and Christie S. Johnson; two sisters, Veneda D. Eymard and Annette Doucet; and one grandchild, Zachary Alexander Rodrigue

• preceded in death by her first husband, Murrel J. Sonnier; her parents, Ludwig J. Doucet and Arcdie Eymard Doucet; two brothers, E-Jay and Warren Doucet; and one sister, Enola D. Dufrene

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Cecile Bergeron Nicholas

• age 84, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Luling, died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan

• survived by one son, Brian A. Nicholas

• preceded in death by her husband, Jay Baptiste Nicholas; her parents, Walter Louis Bergeron and Cecile Ledet Bergeron; three brothers, Joseph, Alfred and Ferdinand Bergeron; three sisters, Mae Schmill, Marie St. Pé and Edith Schmill; and 10 siblings that did not reach adulthood

• member of the Catholic Daughters of the Sacred Heart Church of Norco, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary of Luling

Robert S. ‘Bob’ Ramsey Sr.

• age 82, a native of Tela, Honduras, and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died Thursday Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Riemann Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date in the National Cemetery in Biloxi

• survived by two sons, R. Scott Ramsey Jr. of Morgan City and Steven Ross Ramsey of Houma; two daughters, Lee Ann Ramsey Farrar of Diamondhead, Miss, and Donna Ramsey Sadler of Bourg; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, June Eve Thaller Ramsey

• retired businessman from Houma

• served in the U. S. Air Force in World War II on a B-24 flying bombing missions in the Pacific

Ruby Robinson

• age 87, a native of Chicago and resident of Harvey died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005

• memorial service held Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland

• survived by numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her husband, Edward George Robinson

• Catholic

Wayne Paul Samanie

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Iris Champagne Samanie; one son, Kevin Wayne Samanie; one daughter, Kristy Samanie; his mother-in-law, Mae "Mudd" Champagne; two brothers, Mike Samanie Sr. and wife, Brenda, and Chris Samanie; four sisters, Judy Cosby and husband, Roy, Cheryl Samanie and companion, Raymond Callais, Darlene Naquin and Janet Reiley; brother-in-law of, Donald Champagne and wife, Rosie, Ronald Champagne and wife, Cheryl, James Champagne and wife, Jenny, Steve Champagne and wife, Charlotte; and Mary Ann Champagne; one granddaughter, Kamryn Lyn Samanie; and his godchildren, Tina Samaha, Troy Toups, Mike Samanie, Jessica Ledet and Kristen Boudreaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Paul Jr. and Ruth Porche Samanie; his father-in-law, Ira P. Champagne; his grandparents, Ivy Samanie Sr. and Angel Samanie and Liley Porche Sr. and Inez Porche; and two sisters, Brenda Samanie Martin and Joy Samanie

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Stanley Robert Songy Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• funeral services today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his mother, Josephine Malbrough Songy of Houma; one daughter, Stephanie Leigh Songy; one brother, Barry Songy; and two grandchildren, Olivia Guidry and Karoline Guidry

• preceded in death by his father, Stanley Robert Songy Sr.

• founder and former owner of Songy Sporting Goods and founder of Terrebonne Fuel and Lube; past president of the Krewe of Houma’s, King of Hyacinthians, a member of the Whiskey Pass Fishing Club and G. C. C. A.; U. S. Army veteran and served in Germany

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rosalie Marie Smith Trahan

• age 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of New Iberia, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Donald Anthony Trahan; one daughter, Anna Lee Trahan Watkins and husband, James Watkins Sr.; seven grandchildren, Mindy Trahan Abadie, Jeremy J. Trahan, James Watkins Jr., Greg Watkins, Ginger Watkins, Mikki Marie Smigielski and Michael Watkins; nine great-grandchidren, Harlee, Cameron, Jessie Curole, Brock, Bradley, Sophia, Skyler Lee, Tabatha and Evangeline; and two great-great-grandchildren, Kylie and Ian

• preceded in death by her husband, Adam A. Trahan; her parents, Leonie and Mabel Portier Smith; and one son, Ronald Trahan

• retired cook at Lacache Middle School and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

• Samart Funeral Home

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Mason Welch

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Wellington Welch Sr. of Chauvin; one son, Regis Welch and wife, Janice, of Houma; three daughters, Maude Verdin, Bobbie Welch and Jackie Scales and husband, Tim, all of San Diego; one brother, Daniel Mason of Chauvin; one sister, Lorena Smith of Chauvin; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Katie and Anderson Mason; four sons, Wellington Jr., Arthur, Roger and Anthony Welch; two brothers, Samuel and Paul Mason; and three sisters, Evline Matthews, Sarah Smith and Katie Mae Harrell

• retired cook for Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2005

William Joseph Ledet Jr.

• age 80, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• memorial mass Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mudite Ledet; one sister, Delores Lafont of Larose; and numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ledet and Camillia Ledet; and one brother, Herman Ledet

• retired from Odgen Allied Services in Houma and was a World War II veteran; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 518 in Larose and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.

 

FEBRUARY 6, 2005

John S. Barker Jr.

• age 91, a native of Lockport and resident of River Ridge, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, John S. Barker III and wife, Suzanne Babin; one daughter, Susan B. Brock and husband, Philip Rodney; seven grandchildren, Allison and John B. Barker, Michael and Jennifer Brock, Ellen Haughey, Sally Henderson and Anne Chlebos; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Blouin Barker; his parents, John Barker Sr. and Octavia Lejeune Barker; four brothers, Warren, Oville, Edward and Thomas Barker; and two sisters, Irene B. Barrios and Clarabelle B. Herron

• lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus

• Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport

Marie Louise Aycock Champagne

• age 90, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass at the cathedral, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

• survived by her sister-in-law, Ruth Aycock Zappa of Houma, her caregiver, Tammy Johnston of Houma; one nephew, Bobby Aycock and wife, Vickie of Bayou Dularge; one niece, Sarah Walker and husband, Jake of Houma; one grand nephew and a host of grand nieces

• preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Paul Champagne; her parents, Gaston P. Aycock Sr. and Marie Louise Theriot Aycock; one brother, Gaston P. Aycock Jr.; and one sister, MaeBelle A. Dodd

• retired school teacher of 40 years with the Terrebonne Parish School District; taught at Houma Elementary and belonged to the Retired Teacher’s Association of Terrebonne Parish; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

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Jefferson Robert ‘Buster’ Lee

• age 95, a native of Hecker and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one sister, Lucille Pitre of Westlake; three grandchildren, Rudy Zeringue and wife, Rose of Houma, Jennifer Lee of Pittsburgh and Meredith Lee of New Orleans; and one great granddaughter, Allison Zeringue of Houma

• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Bratcher Lee; his parents, Ernest Lee and Adeline Hebert Lee; one son, Robert Leslie Lee; one daughter, Linda Gail Lee Zeringue; one brother, Raymond Edwin Lee; and six sisters, Violet Culpepper, Bessie Mae Bahnsen, Gladys Bass, Enza Fleming, Elsie Gray, and Hazel Myrick

• retired construction engineer with Texaco and a parishioner of First Baptist Church

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Louella Chauvin Lirette

• age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Terry Lirette and wife, Alice and Wilton Lirette Jr. and wife, Felicia; two daughters, Jerrydine Pellegrin and husband, Eugene and Rosalind Martin and husband, Tommy; one brother, Elmore Chauvin; two sisters, Rose Dupre and Marylee Cheramie; 15 grandchildren, Mark Lirette and wife, Stacie, Angela Lirette, Eileen Lirette Porche, Brent Lirette and wife, Lori, Tammy Pellegrin Scott and husband, Kevin, Cory Pellegrin and wife, Allyson, James, Gene, and Melissa Pellegrin, Bridget Sachaust and husband, Bobby, Laura Stokes and husband Billy, Daniel Martin, Denise Fournier and husband Dean, Tina Samaha and husband, Mitch and Becky Cangelosi; 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by, her husband, Wilton Lirette Sr., her parents, Wilson and Florence Authement Chauvin; one daughter, Rosalie Lirette; two grandchildren, Nicole Ann Lirette and Neal Pellegrin; three brothers Milford, Melvin and Rene Chauvin; and three sisters, Simone Burgess and Wilimas and Mary Chauvin

• Catholic and a member of the Ladies Alter Society

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Wilma Roddy Soudella

• age 62, a native of Bourg and resident of Marrero, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Church in Bourg; mass in the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one nephew and numerous first cousins and other relatives

• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alvin Soudella; and two brothers, Buvins Roddy and Wilton Roddy

Abel Joseph Usey Sr.

• age 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Marquerite Usey; two sons, Jude Usey and wife, Stacy and Abel Usey Jr. and wife, Rachel; four daughters, Carla Swart and husband, Shane, Tedi and Ali Usey, and Kyna Terrio; three brothers, Arlen, Chester and Ivy Usey; three sisters, Shirley Blanchard, Sherry Waguespack and Patsy Thibodaux; four grandchildren, Bart Matis and Marley, Morgan and Mason Usey; two great-grandchildren, Mallory and Evan Matis and three step-grandchildren, Heather Martinez, and Jay and Erin Swart

• preceded in death by his parents, Abel Nelson and Ausolite Thibodaux Usey; and two brothers, Raynard Usey Sr. and Donald Usey

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 7, 2005

John S. Barker Jr.

• age 91, a native of Lockport and resident of River Ridge, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, John S. Barker III and wife, Suzanne Babin; one daughter, Susan B. Brock and husband, Philip Rodney; seven grandchildren, Allison and John B. Barker, Michael and Jennifer Brock, Ellen Haughey, Sally Henderson and Anne Chlebos; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Blouin Barker; his parents, John Barker Sr. and Octavia Lejeune Barker; four brothers, Warren, Oville, Edward and Thomas Barker; and two sisters, Irene B. Barrios and Clarabelle B. Herron

• lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus

• Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport

Edwis Paul Curole

• age 73, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Patsy Leonard Curole; one son, Glen Curole and wife, Deepika Curole; one daughter, Anita Picciola; two brothers, Milton and David Curole; one sister, Vivian Bentz; and one granddaughter, Alethia Picciola

• preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Clothilde Danos Curole; one brother, Jason Curole; and one sister, Ethel Schriffer

• retired tug boat captain and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Madio A. ‘Mouchon’ Gisclair Jr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:03 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• funeral services today at Open Door Revival Center in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Bergeron Gisclair; three sons, Timmy, Reese and Aaron Gisclair; six daughters, Maudrey Vizier, Fay Orgeron, Mona Orgeron, Mandy Gisclair, Velta Klause and Adriel Gisclair; two brothers, Loydman and Sam Gisclair; one sister, Melvina Cheeks; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Madio Sr. and Clothilde Bourg Gisclair; one son, Norvin Gisclair; one daughter, Daisy Gisclair; and two brothers, James and Paul Gisclair

• retired welder

 

FEBRUARY 8, 2005

Gloria Harris Campbell

• age 76, a native of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville; funeral services Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, with burial in Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Judy Morris and husband, David, of Houma; one brother, Lorrie Rabalais Jr. of Pineville; one sister, Alma Catherine Williams of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; three grandchildren, Renee Bourg, Carey Porche and Matthew Morris, all of Houma; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bourg, Hunter Porche, Lauren Porche and Cammie Morris

• preceded in death by her husband, Ira Edwin Campbell; her parents, Cecil Wesley Harris and Stella Ann Kingrey Rabalais; and two sisters, Genevieve Guillot and Barbara Edith Trahan

• homemaker and was of the Methodist faith

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Marie Louise Aycock Champagne

• age 90, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• funeral services Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

• survived by her sister-in-law, Ruth Aycock Zappa of Houma, her caregiver, Tammy Johnston of Houma; one nephew; one niece; one grand nephew and a host of grand nieces

• preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Paul Champagne; her parents, Gaston P. Aycock Sr. and Marie Louise Theriot Aycock; her stepmother, Suckie Chauvin Aycock; one brother, Gaston P. Aycock Jr.; and one sister, MaeBelle A. Dodd

• retired school teacher of 40 years with the Terrebonne Parish School District; taught at Houma Elementary and belonged to the Retired Teacher’s Association of Terrebonne Parish; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Marjorie Rita ‘Margie’ Himel

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• no services were scheduled

• survived by two sons, Andrew "Andy" Himel and wife, Lucy, and Donald Himel; one daughter, Linda Chaplin; 14 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Celstine and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; one grandchild, Brooklyn Himel; and two brothers, Leon and Junius Gonzales

• loving grandmother and mother-in-law

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Edna Marie Bertrand Martinez

• age 75, a native of Crowley and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her husband, George Martinez; one son, James L. Strother Jr.; one daughter, Eulalie "Lou" A. Gaspard; one brother, Velia Bertrand Jr.; two sisters, Una Henry and Betty Langford; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her parents, Velia and Elzina Abshire Bertrand; and two brothers, Robert and James Bertrand

Joseph ‘Rizana’ Williams Sr.

• age 69, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Dardar Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Catherine Roth Williams; two sons, Joseph and Henry Williams; two daughters, Hope Larios and Joan Billiot; one sister, Venecia Longboy; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Leona Dardar Williams; and several brothers and sisters

• retired oyster fisherman

 

FEBRUARY 9, 2005

Lelia Punch Allemand

• age 81, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four sons, Russell, Michael, Wayne and Bret Allemand; three daughters, Audrey Barrios, Dianne Welch and Deadra Naccio; one brother, Raymond Punch; four sisters, Rowena Dominique, Mable LeBlanc, Wildred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Abel Allemand; her parents, Sylvere Claude Punch and Arianne Parr Punch; four brothers, Orice, Antoine, Alvin and Nolise Punch; three sisters, Eleonore Richardelle, Eva Guidry and Leona Delaune; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Allemand

• member of the Ladies Altar Society and was Catholic

Louis Omer ‘Dad’ Boudreaux

• age 73, a native of Edgard and resident of Hahnville, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

• survived by his wife, Sylvia Gendron Boudreaux; two daughters, June Billiot and husband, Dennis, of Raceland and Paula Pizzolato and husband, Thomas Jr., of Luling; one brother, Joseph Boudreaux of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ada Webre Boudreaux

• retired from Monsanto after 32 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 131 of Luling; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Paul Alcide Gregoire

• age 68, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Solet Gregoire of Dulac; one son, Paul I. Gregoire and wife, Roxanne, of Dulac; two daughters, Mathilda Verret and husband, Glen, of Dulac, and Pauline Bergeron and husband, Pete, of Gray; one brother, John Gregoire of Houma; two sisters, Celine Martinez and Antoine Feet of Grand Caillou; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Gregoire and Marie Solet Gregoire; two brothers, Joseph Julius "Ringo" Gregoire and Pierre "Neg" Gregoire; one sister, Anna Mae Gregoire; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Gregoire and Mr. and Mrs. Michelle Solet

• retired ice maker with Ivy Authement Ice Company for 49 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722 of Dulac, 3rd and 4th degree, Holy Name Society President, past Color Grand Commander for last 24 years, past Faithful Navigator, and past Grand Knight; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Marjorie Rita ‘Margie’ Himel

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• no services were scheduled; her remains were cremated

• survived by two sons, Andrew "Andy" Himel and wife, Lucy, and Donald Himel; one daughter, Linda Chaplin; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Celstine and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; one great-grandchild, Brooklyn Himel; and two brothers, Leon and Junius Gonzales

• loving grandmother and mother-in-law

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Jefferson Robert ‘Buster’ Lee

• age 95, a native of Hecker and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one sister, Lucille Pitre of Westlake; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Bratcher Lee; his parents, Ernest Lee and Adeline Hebert Lee; one son, Robert Leslie Lee; one daughter, Linda Gail Lee Zeringue; one brother, Raymond Edwin Lee; and six sisters, Violet Culpepper, Bessie Mae Bahnsen, Gladys Bass, Enza Fleming, Elsie Gray, and Hazel Myrick

• retired construction engineer with Texaco and a member of First Baptist Church

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2005

Laban ‘Danny’ Champagne

• age 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Broussard, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gail Champagne; four sons, Paul Champagne and wife, Audrey, of Lake Charles; Kenneth Champagne, M.D., and wife, Yvette, of Lafayette, Wayne Champagne of Scott and Barry Champagne and wife, Trish, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Libby Banquer and husband, Mark, of Breaux Bridge, Patti Menard and husband, Robert, of Youngsville and Sondra Carr and husband, Russell, of Broussard; one brother, Eugene Champagne Jr. and wife, Raymonde, of Bayou Dularge; two sisters, Lydie Chauvin of Houston and Virgie Lee LeBouef of Houma; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Champagne and Noicia Theriot Champagne; two sisters, Inez Orgeron and Eva Labbe; and one brother, Lawrence Champagne

• U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Carroll Junius ‘Frenchie’ Gaspard Sr.

• age 65, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Friday at the funeral home chapel

• survived by three sons, Aaron Gaspard of Mt. Gillead, Ohio, Carroll Gaspard Jr. and Freddie Gaspard of Shebovgan, Wis.; one stepson, David Hester and wife, Mily, of Placentia, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Debé Wenig of Columbus, Ohio; four brothers, Nellin, Donald and Nolan Gaspard of New Iberia and Warren Gaspard of St. Martinville; one sister, Dale Maturin of New Iberia; and two stepsisters, Shirlene Badeaux and Theresa Broussard of New Iberia

• preceded in death by his parents, Enuse Gaspard and Ouida Stoutte Gaspard; one brother, Robert Gaspard; and one sister, Elaine G. Champagne

• retired U. S. Marine Corp veteran and was a V. F. W. member in Marion and Defiance Ohio

Paul Alcide Gregoire

• age 68, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005

• funeral services today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Solet Gregoire of Dulac; one son, Paul I. Gregoire and wife, Roxanne, of Dulac; two daughters, Mathilda Verret and husband, Glen, of Dulac, and Pauline Bergeron and husband, Pete, of Gray; one brother, John Gregoire of Houma; two sisters, Celine Martinez and Antoinette Feet of Grand Caillou; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Gregoire and Marie Solet Gregoire; two brothers, Joseph Julius "Ringo" Gregoire and Pierre "Neg" Gregoire; one sister, Anna Mae Gregoire; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Gregoire and Mr. and Mrs. Michelle Solet

• retired ice maker with Ivy Authement Ice Company for 49 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722 of Dulac, 3rd and 4th degree, Holy Name Society President, past Color Grand Commander for last 24 years, past Faithful Navigator, and past Grand Knight; loving husband, father and grandfather; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

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Philton Joseph Hebert

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Margaret Marie Pellegrin Hebert of Houma; two sons, Philton David Hebert and wife, Nancy, of Rowlette, Texas, and Jerome A. Hebert and wife, Donna, of Houma; four daughters, Ellen M. Hutchinson and husband, David, Sheila Pellegrin and husband, Hubert "Beady", Phyllis Morris and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, and Ann M. Dietzen and husband, Chris, of Lafayette; one brother, Dennis Hebert of Houma; one sister, Daisy Champagne of Houma; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Abbie Hebert and Angelique Lirette Hebert; one daughter, Evelyn Ann Hebert; and one brother, Raymond Hebert

• retired deputy sheriff of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office of 20 years and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II; former POW of World War II for 1,221 days and was in the Battan Death March; member of the V. F. W. and American Legion

David Joseph Ordoyne

• age 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• funeral services were pending

• survived by his companion, Carolyn Hebert; his father, Sameul Ordoyne Sr.; his stepmother, Theresa Dupre; two daughters, Kelley Ordoyne and Angel Ordoyne; one son, Joshua Ordoyne; three sisters, Geraldine Authement, Margie Clement and Tina Ordoyne; and five brothers, Samuel Ordoyne Jr., Sammy Ordoyne, Troy A. Dupre, Kenneth White and Ephie Dupre

• preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Gautreaux Ordoyne

• retired trawler and fisherman

Warren J. Punch

• age 76, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at the Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cleone B. Punch; one son, Michael Punch; two daughters, Deborah Allemand and Phyllis Babin; one brother, Leroy Punch; two sisters, Stella Breaux and Mary Hosapple; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Anita Bergeron Punch; four brothers, Cleveland, Odelie, Hecton and Clement "Cam" Punch; four sisters, Edna Rogers, Velma Punch, Beulah Pitre and Verna Vedros; and one grandchild

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Jeffery ‘Jay’ Terrebonne

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Paragould, Ark., died at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Ruth Terrebonne; two sons, Jeffery Terrebonne Jr. and Samuel Terrebonne; one stepson, Kevin Woodson; three daughters, Rosalie Alexander, Lola Griffin and Ida Mae Lovely; one stepdaughter, Donna Davis; two brothers, Tillman and Alphonse Terrebonne; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson Terrebonne and Eva Martin Terrebonne; and two sisters, Thelma Griffin and Nelma Cheramie

• retired after 20 years on the Board of Directors of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose as Secretary/Treasurer of the church; retired boat captain and retired small business owner of Jay’s Signs in Larose

 

FEBRUARY 11, 2005

Lura Marie ‘Lou’ Duplantis Gardner

• age 86, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one son, Errol Malbrough and wife, Barbara, of Houma; one brother, Dallas Duplantis of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Marion Pontiff of Houma; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Harold P. Malbrough; her second husband, Oliver Ray "Ollie" Gardner; her parents, Calvin Duplantis and Clothilde LeBlanc Duplantis; two brothers, Perry and Floyd Duplantis; and two sisters, Lenora English and Annalea Hebert

• retired file clerk with Orkin and was a welder in World War II at Avondale Shipyard building Higgins Boats; member of the Elks Club, Catholic Daughters, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

John Joseph Loupe

• age 47, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Monday at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by his wife, Linda Ball Loupe of Houma; three daughters, Shannon Renee Loupe, Whitney Clair Loupe of Houma and Angela Loupe of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Michael Loupe and wife, Jill, of Houma and Richard Loupe of Thibodaux; one sister, Teresa L. Bowman and husband, Steven, of Albany; seven nieces and four nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Peter Loupe and Esther Mary Bartnikowski Loupe; one brother, Corey Loupe; and one sister, Catherine Loupe

• musician and a member of the Musician’s Union; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Emily Marie Trahan

• infant, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• funeral services today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery

• survived by her parents, David Wayne Trahan and Cherie Michelle Falgout; one sister, Alexis Michelle Trahan; her grandparents, Michelle Eschete and Darren Falgout, David and Pamela Trahan and Reynoud and Geraldine Ledet; her great-grandparents, Michael Eschete and Derrel Falgout and wife, Margaret; her great-great-grandparents, Mabel Griffin and Theresa Mayeaux; and her aunts and uncles, Zeke Falgout, Mia Eschete and Theresa Trahan

• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Marie Eschete and Charles and Theresa Trahan; and her great-great-grandparents, Israel and Olinda Deroche, Aline Marcel, Oneil LeBouef, Clarence and Alida Falgout, Eddie and Lillian Chaisson and Ferdinand Griffin and Earl Este

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FEBRUARY 12, 2005

Lovelace Joseph Malbrough

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 11:54 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Frances Levron Malbrough; one son, Melvin and wife, Lou Williams Malbrough; one daughter-in-law, Marion LeBlanc Malbrough; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Gerald Schouest, Yvonne and Mark Portier, and Malvina and Walton "Jr." Guidry; three sisters, Cecile M. Dupre, Virginia M. Pitre and Nolia M. Pinell; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances LeBoeuf Malbrough; one son, John L. Malbrough; three brothers, Didier, Elgin and Eugene Malbrough; and one sister, Clonise M. Naquin

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Warren Henry ‘Skee’ Thiac

• age 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kenner, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie

• survived by his wife, Debra Champagne Thiac; one son, Justin Brandt Skee Thiac; one daughter, Jessica Elizabeth Thiac; his parents, Emil Brandt Thiac and M.J. Thiac; his grandmother, Laura Lee Thiac; two brothers, Robert Brandt Thiac and Michael Andre Thiac; two sisters, Rachel Thiac Ramsey and Robin "Toni" Thiac Foster; three brothers-in-law, Kenneth Charles Champagne Jr., Thomas Foster and Michael Ramsey; one sister-in-law, Karen Champagne Thiac; and numerous relatives

John Joseph Loupe

• age 47, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Monday at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by his wife, Linda Ball Loupe of Houma; three daughters, Shannon Renee Loupe, Whitney Clair Loupe of Houma and Angela Loupe of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Michael Loupe and wife, Jill, of Houma and Richard Loupe of Thibodaux; one sister, Teresa L. Bowman and husband, Steven, of Albany; seven nieces and four nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Peter Loupe and Esther Mary Bartnikowski Loupe; one brother, Corey Loupe; and one sister, Catherine Loupe

• musician and a member of the Musician’s Union; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Lindsay Danielle Dousay

• age 16, a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Kramer of Colfax Funeral Home; services Sunday at First Baptist Church in Dry Prong, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her parents, Larry and Sharon Dousay; one sister, Lauren M. Dousay of Thibodaux; two brothers, Lucas B. Dousay of Alexandria and Linden M. Dousay of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Thomas Dwain Creed and wife, Iris, of Dry Prong; and her great-grandparents, Shelton Creed of Dry Prong and Helen Rhodes of Thibodaux

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2005

Charles Maurice Blanco

• age 64, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou Vista, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Berwick Cemetery; East St. Mary Funeral Squad will conduct full Military Graveside Honors

• survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra Cloutier Blanco of Bayou Vista; two daughters, Theresa Vick of Warner Robins and husband, Brian, and Charlene Lilly of Baton Rouge and husband, Wade; one brother, Adam Blanco Jr.; and three grandchildren, Katie Vick, Jacob Vick and Nathan Lilly

• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Blanco Sr. and Ardice Ogeron Blanco of Berwick

• served with Company B of the 256th Army National Guard. He retired from the Morgan City Lab and X-Ray where he worked for 30 years. He loved to play golf, fish, travel and play with his grandchildren

• 1963 graduate of Louisiana State University

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Charles Quentin Cross

• age 45, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005

• funeral services Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Harry Cross and Jo-Ann Fanguy Cross; his beloved and faithful canine companion, Sally; two sisters, Mary Williams and husband, Billy, of Morgan City, and Eileen Cenac and husband, Cy, of Houma; two brothers, Kerry Cross of Morgan City and Brennan Cross of Dallas; his maternal grandmother, Leila Fanguy; one niece, Lauren Cenac; and five nephews, Chance and Shane Cenac and Jeremy, Matthew and Andrew Williams

• preceded in death by one brother, Harry Cross; and his grandparents, Hewitt Fanguy and Charles and Hazel Cross

• pallbearers were Cy Cenac, Chance Cenac, Shane Cenac, Billy Williams, Kerry Cross and Brennan Cross. Robert Shaffer and Justin Cenac served as honorary pallbearers

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Ruby Marie LeCompte Duplantis

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005

• visitation 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 three daughters, Myra D. Blanchard and husband, Charles, Linda D. Smart and husband, Ken, and Faye D. Andras and husband, Herbert Andras Sr. of Houma; one brother, Ray LeCompte of Houma; three sisters, Lou Jene Boudreaux, Bonnie Lapeyrouse and Emma Lee Porche of Houma; seven grandchildren, Charla Chatagnier, Sherry Voisin, Herb Andras, Leslie Domangue, Chris Smart, Wayne Blanchard and April Andras; and 14 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lawrence Duplantis; her parents, Claude LeCompte and Carrie LeBoeuf LeCompte; one brother, Bill LeCompte; and three sisters, Nell L. Domangue, Claudia L. Belinski and Joyce L. Marcel

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Lura Marie ‘Lou’ Duplantis Gardner

• age 86, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one son, Errol Malbrough and wife, Barbara, of Houma; one brother, Dallas Duplantis of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Marion Pontiff of Houma; three grandchildren, Courtney L. Gautreaux, Erika L. Haddix and Gretchen L. Malbrough; and six great-grandchildren, Caitlin LeBreton, Joshua Gautreaux, Tessa Gautreaux, Justin Gautreaux, Alexandria Haddix and Victoria Haddix

• preceded in death by her first husband, Harold P. Malbrough; her second husband, Oliver Ray "Ollie" Gardner; her parents, Calvin Duplantis and Clothilde LeBlanc Duplantis; two brothers, Perry and Floyd Duplantis; and two sisters, Lenora English and Annalea Hebert

• retired file clerk with Orkin and was a welder in World War II at Avondale Shipyard building Higgins Boats; member of the Elks Club, Catholic Daughters, V. F. W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary; active in teaching Catholicism for many years, a very active bowler and love to travel; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

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John Joseph Loupe

• age 47, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Monday at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by his wife, Linda Ball Loupe of Houma; three daughters, Shannon Renee Loupe, Whitney Clair Loupe of Houma and Angela Loupe of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Michael Loupe and wife, Jill, of Houma and Richard Loupe of Thibodaux; one sister, Teresa L. Bowman and husband, Steven, of Albany; seven nieces; and four nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Peter Loupe and Esther Mary Bartnikowski Loupe; one brother, Corey Loupe; and one sister, Catherine Loupe

• musician and a member of the Musician’s Union; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

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Lovelace Joseph Malbrough

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 11:54 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation today at the Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Frances Levron Malbrough; one son, Melvin Malbrough and wife, Lou Williams Malbrough; one daughter-in-law, Marion LeBlanc Malbrough; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Gerald Schouest, Yvonne and Mark Portier and Malvina and Walton "Jr." Guidry; three sisters, Cecile M. Dupre, Virginia M. Pitre and Nolia M. Pinell; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances LeBoeuf Malbrough; one son, John L. Malbrough; three brothers, Didier, Elgin and Eugene Malbrough; and one sister, Clonise M. Naquin

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Patricia Susan Falgout

• age 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:01 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Clifford James Falgout and Paris Jude Falgout of Houma; two sisters, Lua Rita Falgout Price of Chauvin and Beverly Falgout Boudreaux of Houma; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews

• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Joseph Falgout Sr. and Laurite Hebert Falgout; two brothers, Clifford Joseph Falgout Jr. and Gerald Paul Falgout

• retired sales representative with BellSouth for 31 years and member of the South Terrebonne High School Gator Club; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

John ‘Norris’ Rodrigue

• age 71, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Schriever, died of lung cancer at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever

• survived by his wife, Shirley Mae Brunet Rodrigue; one son, Lonnie John Rodrigue; one daughter, Missie Bridget Rodrigue Verret; seven brothers, Willard, Eugene, Bobby, Eddie, Raymond, Gus and Gary Rodrigue; four sisters, Walterine Babin, Gloria Cherry, Georgianna Shepard and Lillie Myers; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Bridget Martin Rodrigue; five brothers, Walton, Weston, Wilbur, Wallace and Berryl Rodrigue; one sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue

• member of the Assembly of God and an Army medic

Harold ‘Horace’ Foret Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:24 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin; mass held Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Merrill Mazarac Foret; one son, Harold Foret Jr.; 10 daughters, Darlene Defelice, Connie Foret, Tina Lyons, Melissa Lyons and husband, Joel Sr., Samantha Marcel and husband, Elmer Jr., Anna Lyons and husband, Jamie, Patty Naquin and husband, Tracy Sr., Leslie Lecompte and husband, Chris Sr., Michelle Matherne and husband, Michael Sr., and Mary Foret; four brothers, Loney, O’Neal, Leroy and Junius Foret of Chauvin; five sisters, Eula Foret, Helen Naquin, Ouita Lecompte, Beatrice Gisclair and Notesia Bunker; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Josephine Blanchard Foret; one daughter, Belinda Foret; one grandson, Derek Eschete; four brothers Jervis Foret, Lawrence and Clarence Authement Sr. and Eulan Foret; and four sisters, Dorita Chauvin, Odelia Sevin, Helena Authement and Florence Chauvin

• Catholic; retired from Cenac Towing Co. where he was a boat captain for 28 years

 

FEBRUARY 14, 2005

Brenda Rae Boudreaux

• age 61, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville

• survived by her husband, Gerald Boudreaux of Labadieville; her father, Calvin D. Bourgeois of Labadieville; four sons, Gerald Jr. of Houma, Michael of Baton Rouge, Patrick of Labadieville and Jason Boudreaux of Houma; one daughter, Leah Boudreaux of Dallas; one brother, Calvin D. Bourgeois Jr. of Larose; and four step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae Bourgeois

Loadis Blackie Dartez

• age 82, a native of Kaplan and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two daughters, Clara Voisin and Mary Lee Veronica Guidry; one brother, Harry Dartez; three sisters, Rita Lasoue, Jennie Melse and Joyce Joubert; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Dartez; his parents, Elise and Elizlda Leleaux Dartez; and one sister, Anna Mae Bonide

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Rose Mary Leonard Malone

• native of Houma and resident of the Westbank, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Wisdom Nursing Home Chapel in Algiers; mass Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Jo Anne M. Mire; two sons, Gerald L. and Terry L. Malone; two brothers, Vincent and Harry Leonard; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Granvell Leasel Malone; one son, Dwight N. Malone; her parents, Ellis Leonard and Maria Trahan Leonard; one brother, Easton Leonard; and two sisters, Lorina Pellegrin and Eva L. Bennett

• parishioner of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Harvey, a member of Infant Jesus Golden Agers and a volunteer at West Jefferson Hospital for 30 years

 

FEBRUARY 15, 2005

Owen Paul ‘Tee’ Blanchard

• age 82, a native of Humphrey and resident of Houma, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by six stepchildren; one brother, Carl "Pal" Blanchard of Houma; two sisters, Mildred B. Dupre of Houma and Eva B. Hebert of Gibson; and 18 nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Threadway Blanchard; his parents, Theophile Blanchard and Mary Trahan Blanchard; one stepchild; four brothers, Morris, Curtis, Anthony and Enos Blanchard; and one sister, Lorraine B. Guidry

• retired marsh buggy operator with Marsh Equipment Inc. and worked in C. C. Labor Camps during the war; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Johnny J. Cheramie

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:16 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mirabell Chouest Cheramie; two sons, John and Farrel Cheramie; three daughters, Roxanne Cheramie, Jessica Kirkley and Stephanie Collins; two brothers, Charlie and Albert Cheramie; one sister, Ismay Theriot; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Collins Cheramie; his parents, Roudolph and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; three brothers, Leonard, Alex and George Cheramie; and six sisters, Sedonia Boudreaux, Leonise Cheramie, Rosa Doucet, Leonore Mozley, Rosalie Boudreaux and Irene Raymond

• Marine staff sergeant of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Vergil Leslie Garlington

• age 84, a native of Allen Parish and resident of Houma, died at his home Monday, Feb. 14, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; service of celebration of his life Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Barry Hoekstra, church pastor, and the Rev. Henry Bowdon, former pastor, conducting the service; burial Thursday at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican conducted by the Rev. Doris Sheppard, pastor of Pelican United Methodist Church

• survived by his wife of 61 years, Billie Moise Garlington; one sister, Nelda Hamman; one son, Bruce Garlington and wife, Virginia; two daughters, Donna Gleason and husband, Mike, and Patricia Thibodeau and husband, Chris; eight grandchildren, Mitchell Garlington, Marshall Garlington and wife, Julie, Michelle Alessi and husband, Mark, Mark Gleason and wife, Dessi, Matthew Gleason, and Brian, Renee and Nicole Thibodeau; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Thomas Alessi and Haven and Seamus Garlington

• preceded in death by his parents, Hardy Mitchell Garlington and Rosa Arilla Reid Garlington Harless; and one sister, Myrtis Thigpen

• graduated from Oakdale High School in 1938 and earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech in Ruston; joined the Army Air Corps and piloted several aircraft including AT-6, AT-7, B-17 and B-29 during World War II; after his discharge from the service, he began a career with Humble Oil and Refining Company, which merged into what is now ExxonMobil; worked more than 35 years including time spent at Grand Isle as well as in Australia working for Esso International in the Bass Strait; he and his wife retired in 1979 and moved to Houma; enjoyed living near close friends and making trips in their motor home to many destinations; one especially remembered trip was to the shuttle launch of John Glenn in Florida; member of First United Methodist Church in Houma

• honorary pallbearers are H. L. Jackson and Ken Christopher; and friends from the National Camping Methodists, the Exxon Annuitants Club and the Exxon camping group

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Vivian P. Loe

• age 78, a native of Myrtle Grove and resident of Galliano, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna

• survived by one son, Wayne Herrin; one daughter, Debra Price; one sister, Inez Swenson; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wilder; her parents, Harris and Josephine Creppel Polkey; one brother, Harris Alfred Polkey; and one sister, Lorraine Ortner

Rita Mary Matherne

• age 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:47 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Don G. Matherne Sr. and Derace J. Matherne; seven daughters, Janice Matherne, Fay Granier, Peggy Frickey, Rose Frickey, Maude D. Carlo, Catherine Breaux and Trudy Granier; three brothers, Merlin Schaubhut, Arthur Schaubhut and John Schaubhut; one sister, Lillian Dufrene; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Ardon T. Matherne; her parents, Arthur and Rose Christen Schaubhut; one brother, Etwyn Schaubhut; one sister, Vivian Rogers; and one grandchild

• member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Raymonde Michel Rathle

• died peacefully at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Thibodaux, surrounded by her one love, best friend and husband of 46 years, Pierre, their four children, Joyce (Tampa), Yves (San Francisco), Jean (San Francisco), Frank and Angela (wife) Rathle; her three sisters, Simone Kardouche (Montreal), Mary Roufail (Winston Salem, N.C.) and Maggy Costandy (New Bern, N.C.) who were at her bedside; her eight grandchildren, Pascal, Raphael, Zavier, Shane, Natalie, Rachel, Nicolas and Jacques, as well as her daughters-in-law, Suzanne and Charisse spoke with her that afternoon and kissed their Mami, receiving a promise of visits in their dreams

• celebration of her life will take place at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by a mass and then burial at the church cemetery

• born in Heliopolis, Egypt, in 1930, she was preceded in death by her parents, Amin and Helene Michel and her brother of Khalil Michel. Raymonde was educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and later studied art and art history. Forming young minds through scouting was an integral part of her life for many years prior to her marriage, and she led and influenced hundreds of young minds with her amazing strength, passion and deep faith. She followed her husband to Boston in 1958, and then moved to Paris, where children were born and reared. In 1969, she then returned with him to America, where they built a home and a life. Thibodaux was kind to her, and she reciprocated. A talented artist, Raymonde was an accomplished painter, renowned for her Snowden paintings and calligraphy. She was a problem solver and a patient and kind teacher. She was an active member of Bayouland Arts, Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, the Home Demonstration Club, was a Laurel Valley volunteer and participated in many arts-and-craft shows. She loved to travel and for years led tours throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Gulf Coast with Fleur de Lys Tours, the company she founded with her husband 33 years ago. She created memories and collected stamps, art, books, silk scarves and always wore gloves. She was adventurous, generous, open, kind, gifted, strong-willed and made things happen. A devout Catholic, our mother had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary and attended Mass every morning at 6:30. She was our center, and we shall never forget our Amour and Maman

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Thelma Marie Landry Rousse

• age 68, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Chester Anthony Rousse of Chauvin; two sons, Ricky Rousse and wife, Jodi, and Kevin Rousse and wife, Colleen, of Chauvin; one daughter, Anette Thibodeaux and husband, Tony, of Chauvin; two sisters, Janet Pellegrin of Bourg and Mary Ann Griffin and husband, Abraham, of Chauvin; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Ephie Joseph Landry and Ozelia Marie Domangue Landry; one daughter, Laverne Rousse; and one sister, Theresé Eschete

• member of the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Post No. 5013 and Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters; homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jason Peter Smith Sr.

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005

• funeral services were held Thursday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one son, Jason "Jay" P. Smith Jr.; five daughters, Joan Klevorn, Geri Cardinale, Charlene Bourgeois, Sally Simoneaux and Melissa Dunlar; two sisters, Myrtle Matherne and Yvonne Fournier; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• retired plumbing supply warehouse manager and was a U. S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and the Korean War

 

FEBRUARY 16, 2005

Carroll Samuel Acosta

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Miriam Aupied Acosta; one son, Carroll "Sammy" Acosta Jr. and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Knoblock Acosta; three daughters, Christine A. Tabor and son-in-law, Allen Tabor Jr., Susan A. Borne and son-in-law, Clifford Borne Jr. and Patti A. Knoblock and son-in-law, Philip Knoblock; three brothers, Lynn, Roland and Homer Acosta; three sisters, Ruby A. Kraemer, Margie A. Himel and Joan Rose A. Daigle; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Acosta Sr. and Judith Bergeron Acosta; two brothers, Claude Acosta and Clarence Acosta Jr.; three sisters, Pamela Acosta, Marie Louise Acosta Bernard and Esther Acosta Trosclair; and one great-grandchild, Maria Elizabeth Johnston

• retired welder from Thomson Machinery and a World War II Army veteran; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; loved music and spending time with his family

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Joseph Duval ‘J. D.’ Champagne Jr.

• age 80, a native of Theriot, former resident of Houma and resident of Lake Arthur, died at 12:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by one son, Joseph Champagne III and wife, Barbara, of Slidell; two daughters, Charlene C. Hay and husband, Harold, of Lake Arthur and Pamela C. Monceaux and husband, Garland Jr., of Scottown, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Sarah Kennedy and husband, Mack, of Moss Bluff and Betty Giles of Alexandria; one sister, Ione Bonvillain of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Foster Champagne; his parents, Joseph Duval Champagne and Albina Pellegrin Champagne; and his grandparents, Vital and Lelia Pellegrin and Theodore and Laura Champagne

• retired tool pusher with Superior Oil Company; Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur and a former member of the Krewe of Flames

Joseph Anthony Cherry

• age 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Maria Giammancheri Cherry; two daughters, Virginia Marie Cherry Jimenez and husband, Louis Alvaro Jimenez, and Patricia Ann Cherry Lasseigne and husband, Lynn Paul Lasseigne; four grandchildren, Bivonia Maria Jimenez, Mariella Teresa Jimenez, Bradley Joseph Lasseigne and Dawson Paul Lasseigne

• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Cherry (Francesco Cerasa) and Virginia Marone Cherry (Vincenza Marone Cerasa); three brothers, Gasper Cherry, Sam Cherry and Gregory "Roland" Cherry; and three sisters, Mary Cherry Bonfiglio, Pauline Cherry Messina Spizale and Josephine Cherry

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Robert Joseph ‘Bobby’ Guidry Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Linda Babin Guidry of Houma; his mother, Cecelia Marie Bourg Guidry of Houma; two sons, Robert J. "Bobby" Guidry Jr. and wife, Tiffany Simoneaux Guidry of Gonzales; two daughters, Connie Guidry of Baton Rouge and Wendy Guidry Adams and huband, D.J., of Thibodaux; two brothers, Duane Guidry of Aurora, Colo., and Paul Bourg of Houma; one sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue of Houma; three grandchildren, Kellie Campbell of Houma, Elaina Adams of Thibodaux and Tyler Guidry of Gonzales; and one great-grandchild, Trey Campbell of Houma

• preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidry Sr.; four brothers, Hayes Guidry, Arlen Guidry, Curtis Guidry and Louis Guidry Jr.; and three sisters, Myrl James, Lottie Bowman and Betty Guidry

• sales supervisor with Sea Safety and Survival and was a U. S. Navy veteran; outgoing, never met a stranger, enjoyed life to the fullest, quick witted and always straight to the point; loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Joseph ‘Padoe’ Thompson Sr.

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• funeral service Thursday at St. James Methodist Church in New Orleans, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gloria Thompson; five daughters, Donna Davis, Kim Cager, Judy Thompson, Elvina Sims and Jonella Thompson, all of New Orleans; four brothers, James Thompson, Charles Thompson and Richard Thompson, all of Houma and Lewis Thompson of Atlanta; three sisters, Deloris Brown, Rosemary Brown and Cora Johnson, all of Houma; 31 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by one son, Joseph Thompson Jr.; his parents, John Thompson and Bernice Thompson; two sisters, Alberta Thompson and Shirley Haley; and his grandparents, Alberta Rosie Thompson, Joe Thompson, Kitty Sneeze and Eddie Sneeze

• worked for Stewert Enterprise for 15 years, was a forklift operator and an employee of Kenilworth Apartments for five years; member of the Body of Christ Temple Ministry

Rosa Mae ‘Tillie’ Dolese Vice

• age 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by two sons, Kennie Vice and wife, Karen, and Dickie Vice and wife, Peggy, of Houma; two daughters, Juanita Guidry and husband, Willie, of Biloxi, Miss., and Diane Daigle and husband, Ernest P. Daigle, of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Dolese and Huey Dolese of Houma; one sister, Joyce Brunet of Houma; nine grandchildren, Bryan Guidry, Todd Daigle, Terri Theriot, Keisha Fontana, Kristi Vice, Keri Vice, Justin Schexnayder, Matthew Vice and Alison LeBoeuf; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, James Raymond Vice; her parents, Harry W. Dolese and Isora Aucoin Dolese; one granddaughter, Abby Vice; and three brothers, Harry Dolese, Leeroy Dolese and Roland Dolese

• worked at Betty Boo’s Nursery School for years

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FEBRUARY 17, 2005

John Beo Jr.

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 53 years, Victoria Baker Beo; one son, Renard Jeffery Beo; three daughters, Gilda L. Knighton and husband, Douglas, Dianna L. Moses and husband, Wendell, and Loretta A. Beo; two foster daughters, Elaine Charles and Carolyn Howard and husband, Bernie; two sisters, Beulah Peterson of Sacramento, Calif., and Wilma Beo of New Orleans; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Harriet Mason Beo; his grandparents, Ramonte Billiot and Sarah Gautreaux Billiot; one brother, Spencer Beo; and two sisters, Rose L. Jackson and Yvonne Beo

• retired self-employed painter for 50 years and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of Stone Square Lodge No. 239, Terrebonne Parish Men’s Day Association and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church; well-known for his honesty and the high quality of his craftsmanship

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Anna Mae Hebert Bergeron

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; memorial service Friday at the church

• survived by one daughter, Janet Smith; one sister, Cleon Maronge; one brother, Leonard Hebert; two granddaughters, Cydney White and husband, Mark, and Stevette Anderson and husband, Dwight; and two great-grandchildren, Christian and Connor Anderson

• preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Bad Eye" Bergeron; her parents, Frank and Mae Leonard Hebert; one son-in-law, Stephen Smith; one great-grandchild, Darrell Anderson; and three sisters, Francis Badeaux, Bernice Guion and Vernon Linder

• homemaker and was Catholic

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Earlis J. ‘Crip’ Breaux

• age 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by one son, Michael J. Breaux; one daughter, Pamela Breaux Boudreaux; two brothers, Norman Breaux and Elmo Breaux; one sister, Denise Zeringue; four grandchildren, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Lonnie Boudreaux and Melissa Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Coby Breaux, Alexia Breaux, Jacob Boudreaux and Derrek Thomas; and two step-great-grandchildren, Seth and Sean

• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Robichaux Breaux; his parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; three brothers, Verdie, Wilson and Lester Breaux; and one sister, Anna Mae Breaux

• self-employed businessman and developer. He served 16 years as a Lafourche Parish School Board member and original developer of Community Bank, Sugarland Subdivision and Sugarland Country Club; member of the Raceland Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World; began the first community garbage service on Lafourche; developed a thriving air-conditioning business in the tri parish area

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Linda Cantrelle Dupre

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gonzales, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales; religious service Friday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, with interment in Hope Haven Mausoleum

• survived by her husband, James Dupre; her parents, Andrew Cantrelle and Gertrude Marcell Cantrelle; one daughter, Vicky D. Courville; one son, Johnny Dupre; one foster daughter, Cynthia Arceneaux Moian; three sisters, Vickie C. Bollinger, Darlene C. Dupre and Trudy C. Giroir; one brother, Leland Cantrelle; and six grandchildren

• member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales

Charles C. Gault

• age 77, a native of Tioga, Texas, and resident of San Augustine, Texas, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005

• funeral service Friday at Wyman Robert Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with burial in Dickerson Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Rita Gault of San Augustine; three daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Glen Usie of Bourg, Marilynn and Jim Thames of Lafayette and Rebecca and Johnny Gros of Denver; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, William Carl Gault and Lorena Hobson; one brother; and one sister

• retired oilfield worker and farmer and was a U. S. Navy Korean War veteran

Robert Joseph ‘Bobby’ Guidry Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• funeral service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Linda Babin Guidry of Houma; his mother, Cecelia Marie Bourg Guidry of Houma; one son, Robert J. "Bobby" Guidry Jr. and wife, Tiffany Simoneaux Guidry of Gonzales; two daughters, Connie Guidry of Baton Rouge and Wendy Guidry Adams and huband, D.J., of Thibodaux; two brothers, Duane Guidry of Aurora, Colo., and Paul Bourg of Houma; one sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue of Houma; three grandchildren, Kellie Campbell of Houma, Elaina Adams of Thibodaux and Tyler Guidry of Gonzales; and one great-grandchild, Trey Campbell of Houma

• preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidry Sr.; four brothers, Hayes Guidry, Arlen Guidry, Curtis Guidry and Louis Guidry Jr.; and three sisters, Myrl James, Lottie Bowman and Betty Guidry

• sales supervisor with Sea Safety and Survival and was a U. S. Navy veteran; outgoing, never met a stranger, enjoyed life to the fullest, quick witted and always straight to the point; loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Elise Thibodaux LeBlanc

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chacahoula, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery in Chacahoula

• survived by two daughters, Julie LeBlanc and Mabel Boudreaux; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar G. LeBlanc; her parents, Josephine Ordoyne Thibodaux and Hypolite Thibodaux; one daughter, Connie LeBlanc Chiasson; four brothers, Nelson, Menton, Paul and Ellis Thibodaux; and four sisters, Zeolide Champagne, Ausolite Usey, Lovenia Barrilleaux and Lydie "T" Orgeron

• retired employee of Terrebonne Parish School Board

Eloise Anderson Madison

• age 86, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 2 a.m. Saturday Feb. 12, 2005

• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four sons, George Madison Jr., Gregory V. Madison, Stanley J. Madison Sr. and Charles R. Madison; two daughters, Maxine M. Poindexter and Carol M. Patterson; one brother, Percy Francois; three sisters, Beatrice Brown, Irma Obear and Thelma Carter; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, George Madison; her parents, Willie Anderson and Anna Morris Anderson Shields; one son, Andrew Lee Madison; one brother, Curtis Shields; and one sister, Viola A. Hubb

• member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Muller

• age 54, a native of San Jose, Calif., and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in McAlester, Okla.

• funeral service Friday at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home Chapel in McAlester

• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Beth Nichols of Wichita Falls, Texas; eight siblings, Pat Findley of Lake Stevens, Wash., David Findley of Palo Alto, Calif., Ellen Gray of Canby, Ore., Ruthana Toney of Sequin, Wash., Barbara Burke of Hartshorne, Okla., George Janisch of McAlester, Kathy Janisch of Bremerton, Wash., and Virginia Wertman of Jenks, Okla.

• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Paul Muller; her parents, George and Ruth Douglas Janisch; and two brothers, Michael and Glen Janisch

• taught ceramics and karate in Houma

Sylvian ‘Joe’ Percle

• age 85, a native of Donner and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lily Mae Clement Percle; two sons, Perry and Ray Percle; one daughter, Catherine Percle Landry; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Kleibert Percle and Eulalie Benoit Percle; five brothers, Albert, Clancy, Eddie, Sylvester and Junius; and two sisters, Amay Thibodaux and Viola Clement

Floyd Peter Robertson

• age 75, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; funeral service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Louise Blanchard Robertson; three daughters, Christy Lynn Robertson, Angela Faye Bermudez and husband, Jaime, and Carrie Lee Cerny and husband, Brent; two brothers, Julius and George Robertson; two sisters, Audrey Legendre and Murriel DeGruise; and four grandchildren, Kristin Ashley Mary Geiger, Dante Evans Bermudez, Maya Serena Bermudez and Micah Sebastian Bermudez

• preceded in death by his parents, George and Leah Boudreaux Robertson; and one infant brother

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Winston ‘Winnie’ Delano Tucker Jr.

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery

• survived by his fianceé, Tina Parker; his mother and stepfather, Rosa Naquin and Nollie Naquin; four sons, Winston III, Trey, Trever and Trent Tucker; four sisters, Carol Folse, Karen Deville, Tessa Hymel and Patricia Dominique; four nieces, Angelé, Chantele’, Jade and Sadie; and four nephews, Jason, David, Joel and Coby

• preceded in death by his father, Winston Tucker Sr.

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Carrie Victor

• age 99, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005

• wake service Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery

• survived by nieces, nephew, relatives and friends

• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Victor Sr.; her parents, Amelia and George Celestin; one son, Emile Victor Jr.; five brothers, George, Daniel, Harrison, Edward and Willie Celestin; and six sisters, Rosetta Wallace, Clara Daniels, Laura Morgan, Louise Verrett, Olevia LeBlanc and Harriet Douglas

• homemaker and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church

• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 18, 2005

Richard Anthony Bourgeois

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three sons, David, John and Richard C. "Dickie" Bourgeois; three stepsons, Curtis Callais, Howard Callais Jr. and Harry Tivet; one daughter, Lisa B. Alario; one stepdaughter, Christine Theriot; one sister, Euna Mae B. Arcement; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Viola Autin; his parents, Raymond and Matilde Dufrene Bourgeois; one daughter, Marie B. Foret; two brothers, Clifton Bourgeois and Raymond "R.J." Bourgeois Jr.; and one sister, Louise B. Hebert

Earlis J. ‘Crip’ Breaux

• age 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by one son, Michael J. Breaux; one daughter, Pamela Breaux Boudreaux; two brothers, Norman Breaux and Elmo Breaux; one sister, Denise Zeringue; four grandchildren, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Lonnie Boudreaux and Melissa Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Colby Breaux, Alexa Breaux, Jacob Boudreaux and Derrek Thomas; and two step-great-grandchildren, Seth and Sean

• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Robichaux Breaux; his parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; three brothers, Verdie, Wilson and Lester Breaux; and one sister, Anna Mae Breaux

• self-employed businessman and developer; served 16 years as a Lafourche Parish School Board member and was one of the original developers of Community Bank, Sugarland Subdivision and Sugarland Country Club; member of the Raceland Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World; began the first community garbage service on Lafourche; also developed a thriving air-conditioning business in the tri parish area

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Mary Dickerson

• age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Metairie; funeral service Saturday at the Hall, with burial in Providence Park in Metairie

• survived by four sons, Kenneth, Harrison, Donald and Tommy Green; one daughter, Sharon Ann Verrett; one sister, Iva Redman; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

• retired fitting installer from Container Products of La. and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2005

Ambrose Sambo Dufrene

• age 94, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four brothers, Earl Sr., Gaston, Paul and Gilbert Dufrene; one sister, Virgie Hebert; and many nieces, nephews and great and great-great-nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Orstille and Justilia Dufrene; four brothers, Walter, Fernand, George and Lucien Dufrene; and two sisters, Isabelle Price and Margaret Dufrene

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Marie Jean Farbe

• age 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Frank Farbe Sr.; two sons, Frank Farbe Jr. and wife, Julia, and Floyd Griffin; three daughters, Sandy Hotard and husband, Anthony, Sharos Dardar and husband, Isadore, and Lava Farbe; eight brothers, Wilson, Edward, Adam, Lawrence Jr., Octave, Michael, Wildless and Irvin Verdin; one sister, Elozia Gisclair; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Felicia Verdin; two brothers, Alphonse and Paul Verdin; and two grandchildren, Dakota Bergeron and Joey Anthony Farbe

Lee Quebodeaux

• age 78, a native of Grand Cheniere and resident of Grand Isle, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Hazel Quebodeaux; one daughter, Roxanne LeBlanc; one sister, Rose Darbonne; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Burdsey Quebodeaux and Laura Broussard Quebodeaux; one son, Cory Quebodeaux; one brother, Wilton Quebodeaux; and one sister, Nell Quebodeaux

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Carolyn Anne Landry Redmond

• age 66, a resident of Lafayette, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary recited Sunday at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum

• survived by her husband, Carl Redmond of Lafayette; two daughters, Nancy Messa and husband, Walt, of Lafayette, and Carol Frame and husband, Dean, of Flowermound, Texas; one son, Raney Redmond and wife, Kayla, of Lafayette; her mother, Clara Belle Blanchard Landry; three sisters, Judy Klingman of Houma, Marlene Bonin of Brusly and Susan Pinell of Houma; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Landry

 

FEBRUARY 20, 2005

Fannie Madge Alford

• age 90, a native of Walthall County, Miss., and resident of Scott, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown, Miss.; funeral service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Tylertown Cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Gloria Markezich of Scott, Katherine Miller of Denham Springs and Carolyn LeBouef of Houma; two sons, Gary Alford of Houma and Howard Alford of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one brother, T. J. Burch of Tylertown; four sisters, Pauline Deavers and Odeal Johnson, both of Tylertown, Marie Campbell of Pace, Fla., and Faye Roberts of Birmingham, Ala.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by two husbands, Laudis Elbert Alford Sr. and Albert Delaune Sr.; her parents, Nola and Wallace Burch; one son, Laudis "L. E." Elbert Alford Jr.; one granddaughter, Katherine Barry; one sister, Katherine Elizabeth Burch; and one brother, Snellings Burch

• homemaker and a retired real-estate broker having owned Terrebonne Realty; Baptist

Larry Edward Carnley

• age 61, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, in New Orleans

• visitation today, Monday and Tuesday at the Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, Miss.; funeral services Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors

• survived by his wife, Kim N. Carnley of Houma; two daughters, Lisa and Ngan Carnley; one son, Christopher Sean Carnley; four sisters, Mary Ruth Carnley, Elaine Carnley, Becky Armata and Sylvia McClunney; and two brothers, John Dickie Carnley and Jimmie Dean Carnley

• preceded in death by his parents, Irie E. and Juaice Tanner Carnley; and one brother, Robert "Bob" Carnley

• retired U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm and the invasion of Panama; employed with Petroleum Helicopters Inc. as a pilot and an area manager; Baptist

Jody J. Chauvin

• age 40, a native of Gheens and resident of Morgan City, died at 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Shelby and Marion Foret Chauvin; one son, Tyler Chauvin; one daughter, Madison Chauvin; and three sisters, Shelly Orgeron, Brandi Chauvin and Lainie Chauvin

Melvin Harold ‘Dutch’ Garabrandt

• age 82, a native of Barnhill, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Sandra Ann Piazza Garabrandt of Houma; one daughter, Pamela Ann Perdue of Ohio; two stepsons, Andy and Russell Breaux of Texas; four stepdaughters, Patricia Naquin of Bayou Blue, Lydia Domino of Gonzales, Beverly Otergo of Baton Rouge and Andrea Piazza of Houma; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Maxine Hamilton Garabrandt; his second wife, Marie Patricia Williams Garabrandt; and his parents, James Edward Garabrandt and Melissa Mae Edwards Garabrandt

• retired machinist with Quality Shipyard and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Lena Margaret Porche Martin

• age 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

• survived by two sons, Jerry Chauvin and wife, Beverly, of Bayou Blue, and James Chauvin and wife, Janice, of Idabell, Okla.; two daughters, Genevieve Ledet and husband, Harold, of Bourg, and Annie Marie Hughes of Gretna; two stepsons, Tillman Martin and wife, Enona, of Houma, and Henry Martin and wife, Dolores, of Bayou Blue; two stepdaughters; Sadie Toups and husband, Eddie, of Houma, and Loraine Ledet and husband, Marvin, of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Agnes Veto, Enez Matherne of Houma and Elvia Jambon of Golden Meadow; and numerous grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Davidson Chauvin; her second husband, Gilbert Joseph Martin; her parents, Eddie Porche and Onesia Malbrough Porche; two brothers, Mac Porche and Levy Porche; and one sister; Mathilda Foret

• retired clerk at J. C. Penney and a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church

Carolyn Anne Landry Redmond

• age 66, a resident of Lafayette, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum

• survived by her husband, Carl Redmond of Lafayette; two daughters, Nancy Messa and husband, Walt, of Lafayette, and Carol Frame and husband, Dean, of Flowermound, Texas; one son, Raney Redmond and wife, Kayla, of Lafayette; her mother, Clara Belle Blanchard Landry; three sisters, Judy Klingman of Houma, Marlene Bonin of Brusly and Susan Pinell of Houma; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Landry

• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 21, 2005

Eleola ‘Pollout’ Gautreaux Bergeron

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; graveside service at a later date

• survived by one son, Hartley Bergeron Sr. and wife, Jody, of Houma; two brothers, Walton and Elton Gautreaux; five grandchildren, Randy Paul Bergeron, Hartley J. Bergeron Jr., Nichole Samanie Hebert, Tina Bergeron Robichaux and Jessica Lynn Bergeron; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Celestin A. Bergeron, her parents, Lawrence P. and Roselia Trahan Gautreaux; one son, Michael Bergeron; one daughter, Aranda Samanie; and three brothers, Houston, Easton and Neaston Gautreaux

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Elmer Joseph Brunet Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; veteran service today at the funeral home; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

• survived by four sons, Elmer J. Brunet Jr. and wife, Sheila, John Paul Brunet and wife, Marilyn, Derrell J. Brunet and wife, Josie, of Houma and Steven A. Brunet and wife, Maggie, of Chauvin; two daughters, Linda M. Brunet of Houma and Marlene B. Verdin and husband, Lawrence, of Dulac; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Marie LeBoeuf Brunet; his parents, Albert Andre Brunet and Lillie Marcel Brunet; one son, Kenneth P. Brunet; one grandson, Felton Brunet; four brothers, Norris, Henry, Albert and Russell Brunet; and five sisters, Marie B. Prest, Alice B. Dolese, Justilia B. Dupre, Mazel B. Dupre and Delores B. Marcel

• retired bridge tender foreman for the Louisiana State Department of Transportation and a farmer; former volunteer fireman at Bayou Cane Fire Department; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

John Anthony ‘Jack’ Ferriera

• age 56, a native of San Jose’, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Friendswood Church of God in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church

• survived by his wife, Teresa Simmons Ferriera; his father, John Ferriera; his stepmother, Anita Ferriera; one son, Jack Ferriera; two daughters, Tina Ferriera and Tresa Gordon; one brother, Richard Ferriera; two sisters, Mary Albritton and Delores Domingo; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his mother, Jesse Adkins Ferriera; and one son, Anthony Wayne Ferriera

• member of Friendswood Church of God

Melvin Harold ‘Dutch’ Garabrandt

• age 82, a native of Barnhill, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005

• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Sandra Ann Piazza Garabrandt of Houma; one daughter, Pamela Ann Perdue of Ohio; two stepsons, Andy and Russell Breaux of Texas; four stepdaughters, Patricia Naquin of Bayou Blue, Lydia Domino of Gonzales, Beverly Otergo of Baton Rouge and Andrea Piazza of Houma; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren including Jasime Piazza; and 17 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Maxine Hamilton Garabrandt; his second wife, Marie Patricia Williams Garabrandt; and his parents, James Edward Garabrandt and Melissa Mae Edwards Garabrandt

• retired machinist with Quality Shipyard and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Daniel A. Martinez Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lolita Waguespack Martinez; one son, Daniel Martinez Jr.; three daughters, Laura St. Pé, Cynthia St. Pierre and Debra Aucoin; four brothers, Elmo, Raynal, Roy and Jerry Martinez; one sister, Nannette Huber; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Loreanna Terrebonne Martinez; and one brother, Gabriel Martinez

• fireman first class on a battleship in the U. S. Navy during World War II and a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church

Juanita Welton Morgan

• age 77, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lucy’s Church; mass Tuesday at the church

• survived by three sons, Lloyd A. Morgan and wife, Dianne, of New Orleans, Gerard Morgan, Esq. and wife, Kim, of Baton Rouge, and Michael Karl Morgan and wife, Marcia, of Virginia; four daughters, Veronica Morgan Lee, Ph.D., and husband, George, of Pittsburgh, Bernadette Morgan Travis, Angela Morgan Robinson and husband, Naaman, and Agnes Morgan, all of Houma; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends

• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd P. Morgan; her parents, the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Welton Sr. and Willie Ann Williams Welton; one son, Gerard Michael Morgan; two sisters, Ruth Welton Thibodaux and Myrtle Welton Broussard; four brothers, Eugene Welton, Thomas Jefferson Welton Jr., Cleveland Welton and David Welton; and her beloved niece, Rose Mary Brown

• attended St. Luke’s Catholic grade school and Holy Rosary Academy, a high school for girls operated by the Sisters of the Holy Family in Lafayette; taught school on Johnson Ridge and was a skillful seamstress and cook; worked for many years as the head cook at St. Lucy’s Day Care Center; an active member of St. Lucy’s Parish and was involved with various ministries; received many awards for her dedication and service to Catholic schools and the Catholic Church; awards included the Papal award, the highest accommodation given to a layperson in the Catholic Church and honors from the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, St. Lucy’s Parish and Vandebilt Catholic High School; an original member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court No. 338

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FEBRUARY 22, 2005

Albertine Clement Benoit

• age 82, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three sons, Benedict Benoit of Houma, Joey Benoit of Petal, Miss., and Essie "E. J." Benoit Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Betty Prosperie of Houma and Judy McClure of Houma; one brother, Roland Clement of Montegut; two sisters, Annie Trahan of Chauvin and Shirley Savoie of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Essie Benoit Sr.; her parents, Adrian and Mathilda Scott Clement; one son, Alvin Benoit; one daughter, Heddy Benoit; two brothers, Raymond and Albert Clement; one sister, Evenolia Domangue; and one great-grandchild, Natasha Guidry

• resident of the Oaks of Houma and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Gernice ‘Ger’ Dufrene Bruce

• age 88, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by three sons, Ronald Bruce and wife, Emelda, Gary Bruce and wife, Greta, and Michael Bruce and wife, Rosalie; three brothers, Herman, Harris and Harvey Dufrene; one sister, Peggy Charpentier; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Leon Felix Bruce; her parents, Orest Dufrene and Alcida Autin Dufrene; one granddaughter, Cathy Bruce; and two brothers, Howell and Henry Dufrene

• member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Legion of Mary and the Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Rose Marie Callais

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Jean Lafont Cheramie; one brother, Ivy Martin Callais Sr.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parent, Charles Callais Sr. and Louise Marie Gisclair; four brothers; and four sisters

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Charles Columbus Dennis

• age 74, a native of Priscella, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home in Leland, Miss.; funeral services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Leland-Stoneville Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Sarah Jean Chouccoli Dennis of Houma; three daughters, Gail Dennis, Charlotte Pitre and husband, Ray Jr., and Sandy Marie and husband, Leslie, all of Houma; one son, Charles "Bud" Dennis of Houma; three sisters, Yvonne Johnson of Pascagoula, Miss., Neil Rosalis of Gautier, Miss., and Minnie Johnson of Memphis, Texas; one brother, Alvin Dennis Jr. of Hurley, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Hayes Marie, Sam Marie Spry, Missy Gregoire, Terry Gregoire Jr., Dee Pitre, Dena Pitre White, Danny Ray Pitre Jr. and Dustin Pitre, all of Houma; 14 great-grandchildren; and his pet puppy "Taco"

• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Columbus and Nellie Bouler Dennis; two sisters, Becky Hutton and Lillie Trim; and one brother, Joel Thomas Dennis

• lived most of his life in Glen Allan, Miss., until five years ago when he moved to Houma; worked for Walker Farms in Stoneville for many years and retired from OPI Oil Field after 25 years

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Floyd Miller Sr.

• age 63, a native of Youngsville and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Mrs. Alphe Mouton; one son, Gene Miller Jr.; two daughters, Melissa Miller and Jenessa Rodrigue; one foster brother, Wilton Mouton; and five grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Stevens Miller; two foster brothers, Allen and Alfred Mouton; and one sister, Hilda Duhon

• member of Six Locos Hunting Club

 

FEBRUARY 23, 2005

Oliver Brown

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Alma Hall of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his father, Eddie Hall

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Joyce M. Faucheaux

• age 65, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• funeral services were held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by one brother, Louis E. Faucheaux Jr.; one sister, Doris F. Clement; and six nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Ernest Faucheaux Sr. and Isabelle Babin Faucheaux

Gilbert A. Guidry

• age 83, a native of Harvey and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:10 p.m. Monday Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; masonic services today at the funeral home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with military rites to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his wife, Ouida Lasseigne Guidry; one son, Anthony and daughter-in-law, Deidra, and their children, Al and Tony Guidry; one daughter, Kay, and son-in-law, Hank Kiff; granddaughter, Jami Rose Guidry and her daughter, great-grandchild, Isabella Rose Cheramie; daughter-in-law, Rose N. Guidry and her children, Matthew and Krystal Naquin; one brother, Logan Guidry; one sister, Joyce Danos; and his godchildren, Ruth F. Badeaux and Carolyn G. Bruce

• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond V. and Antoinette Federine Guidry; and one son, James B. Guidry

• Mason for more than 50 years and was a volunteer fireman having been the first fire chief at Bel Ami Fire Station in Cut Off; member of the Woodmen of the World more than 50 years; World War II veteran receiving several awards and medals including Sharp Shooter, Good Conduct Medal, Victor Medal, Purple Heart and many others

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Al Jerome James Sr.

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery

• survived by his companion, Tabitha Tillman of Houma; his father, Dalton James and wife, Tracy, of Thibodaux; four sons, Al Jerome James Jr. and Alvin James, both of Houma, and Al and Travis Craig, both of New Orleans; one stepson, Deronte Tillman of Houma; four daughters, Aljenna James and Cierra Craig, both of Houma and Angela Craig and Daniell Craig, both of New Oleans; three stepdaughters, Alexias, Tanesha and Tamesha Tillman, all of Houma; nine brothers, Kenneth James of Raceland, Keith, Elroy, Donald, Andrew, Dalton, Randy and Harry James, all of Thibodaux, and Derrick James of Houma; seven sisters, Vera Thompson of Labadieville, Calamity James, Joyce Gage, Alberta, Cynthia, Audrey Mae and Valery James, all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Brooks James; one brother, Jessie James; and one sister, Barbara James

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Gary Francis Pontiff

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home

• survived by his parents, Wilfred Joseph Pontiff and Georgie Rita Malbrough Pontiff of Houma; one daughter, Theresa P. Plaisance of Houma; one sister, Linda Bonvillain and husband, Michael; and one niece

 

FEBRUARY 24, 2005

Benjamin ‘Ben’ Charles Jr.

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gustavia Charles; his mother, Sadie Charles; two sons, Rinard Charles and wife, Deauntria, of Houma, and Benjamin Charles III and companion, Choka Khan Nells, of Houma; three daughters, Cheryl C. Jones of Houma, Pamela C. Mathews and husband, Ronald, and Jennea C. Duran and husband, Mauricio; five brothers, Donald Charles, James Charles and wife, Bernadine, Robert Charles, Leroy Charles and wife, Rhonda, and Larry Charles; one sister, Joyce Bolden; and 14 grandchildren

• preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Charles Sr.; and one brother, Rinard Charles

• retired from Exxon-Mobil and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Gilmas J. ‘Butch’ Cheramie Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Augusta Adams Cheramie; three brothers, Curtis, Danny and Dale Cheramie; two sisters, Gail Lafont and Debbie Dufrene; and seven nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his father, Gilmas Cheramie Sr.; his grandparents, Willie Cheramie and Evelia Cantrelle and Lezie Adams and Alice Guidry Adams; and one brother, Ronald James Cheramie

Carl ‘Booster’ Gooch

• age 78, a native of Orange, Texas, former resident of Houma for 40 years and resident of Kingwood, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005

• funeral services today at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Abbeville, with burial in St. Paul Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 55 years, Marion Gooch; two daughters, Carla Tucker and husband, Michael, of Kingwood and Millie Gooch of Houma; one adoptive daughter, Eileen Peacher; and two grandchildren, Amanda Tucker and Jeremy Tucker

• preceded in death by his parents, David and Amy Gooch; two sisters, Dorothy Hardin and Bea White; and one brother, Billie Gooch

• retired from Gulf Oil after 38 years and was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church; an avid hunter and for many years collected American Indian artifacts

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Kaleigh Marie Lefevre

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• graveside services Friday at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

• survived by her parents, Levi Lefevre and Tiasha Terrebonne; one brother, Bryce Curole; her grandparents, Lynn Lefevre and Odile Ledet and Wayne Terrebonne and Kim Daniels; her great-grandparents, Clarence Jr. and Dorris Ledet and Patricia Chaisson; and her godparents, Cheri Lefevre, Kristen Terrebonne, Ross Swaney and Jason Daniels

• preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Aubrey Savoie

• member of First Baptist Church

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Roy Achille Mongrue

• age 86, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cecile Brou Mongrue; two sons, Roy Mongrue Jr. and James Gerard Mongrue; three daughters, Mitzi Marie Helene M. Penick, Emma M. Green and Marguerite M. Emerson; one brother, Carl A. Mongrue; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Achille L. Mongrue and Emma Kinler Mongrue; one brother, Lethien "Lee" Mongrue; and three sisters, Maud M. Hymel, Milda M. Keller and Tessie M. Lejeune

• former board member of St. Charles Hospital, former Justice of the Peace, former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409, a member of the American Legion and former vice president of the Bank of St. Charles where he was employed for 35 years

Betty Foret Petit

• age 75, a native of Luling and resident of Hahnville, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

• survived by one son, Kevin M. Petit; one daughter, Stacie P. Falgout; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Leander J. Petit; her parents, Merrill J. Foret and Noutsy Bourgeois Foret; and two sisters, Dorothy Mae F. Danos and Barbara Foret

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Isabelle M. Leger Reynolds

• age 88, a native of Churchpoint and resident of Lockport, died at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service Friday at the funeral home

• survived by one son, Ivo "Buddy" V. Reynolds; one daughter, Barbara Hardy; one brother, Howard Leger of Eunice; one sister, Jane L. Bourgeois of Raceland; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Luma and Orelia Bergeron Leger; one son, Duane E. Reynolds; and one sister, Ethel Lebleu

William Roy ‘Ty’ Tyler Jr.

• age 61, a native of Duncan, Okla., and resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• memorial service Saturday at 311 Agnes St. in Houma

• survived by four daughters, Melody "Dizzy" Tyler, Penny Tyler, Connie Benoit and Becky Higginbotham; three sisters, Carole June Hand, JoAnn Coffer and Sandra Thompson; and nine grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Etta Lou Coffer and William Roy Tyler Sr.; and his stepfather, Lester Coffer

• oilfield diver and a member of the Army National Guard of Oklahoma; Baptist

 

FEBRUARY 25, 2005

Vivian Vessier Bacino

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; graveside service Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie

• survived by two sons, Rodney EBeyer and Charles EBeyer III; one daughter, Brenda E. Thomas; one brother, Billy; one sister, Virginia; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Clive Vessier and Linda Vessier; three brothers, Clive, Bobby and Buddy; and two sisters, Linda and Marie

Pierre Chester Blanchard Jr.

• age 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005

• cremation services performed

• survived by one son, Joshua Blanchard; three brothers, Raymond and wife, Shiley, Ronnie and wife, Margaret, and Dury Blanchard; and two sisters, Leona Blanchard and Manda Gautreaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chester Sr. and Louise Guy Blanchard; one brother, Cyrus Blanchard; and one sister, Mildred Dupre

• employed by former Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Rozands for more than 20 years

Lavora Hill Taylor

• age 59, a native of Nome, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Bourg Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church

• survived by two brothers, Raymond and Charley Wayne Hill; and one sister, Dorothea H. Blanchard

• preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur C. Hill and Amecia Sisk Belanger; one son, Dave Allen Clausen; two brothers, Arnold and Edward Hill; and one sister, Annette Hill; and one grandchild

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Mike Weaver VanAllen

• age 72, a native of Phillipsburg, Kan., and resident of Schriever, died at 3:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Annette "Anita" Madeline Roberts VanAllen; two sons, Marcus and wife, Paula VanAllen of Houma and Marvin and wife, Julie of Broussard; one daughter, Sandra Bedwell and husband, Johnny, of Harvey; three sisters, Dorline Myers of California, Betty Hamm of Alice, Texas, and Reva Dickson of Middleton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Glenn W. and Ida Gillis VanAllen; five brothers, Bob, Louis B., Leeland, Jake and Billy VanAllen; one sister, Velda Meridith; and one granddaughter, Pauline VanAllen

• worked for Rowan Drilling Co. for 25 years and was in the Korean Conflict; member of Beth Pentecostal Church in Patterson

Elizabeth J. Williams

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery

• survived by one sister, Jennie J. Dickerson; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Abner Williams; one son, Charles Riley; three brothers, Philmore Jackson, Southern Jackson Jr. and John Jackson; and four sisters, Lettie J. Williams, Cora J. Butler, Betty J. James and Viola J. Harris

• homemaker and was a member of foster grandparents club

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2005

Cynthia Gravois LaFontaine

• age 73, a native of Edgard and resident of Raceland, died at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego

• survived by one son, Dennis Eugene LaFontaine of Raceland; three daughters, Cynthia Anne Baughman and husband, Johnny Ray Baughman Sr. of Collins, Miss., Denise Barlow and husband, Hilary "Cat" Barlow of Ville Platte and Linda LaFontaine of Raceland; two brothers, F. D. Gravois Jr. and John Mire Gravois; two sisters, Gloria Gravois Hicks and Maude Gravois Cheramie; nine grandchildren, Norman Thomas LaFontaine, Jamie Lynn Baughman Clemons, Johnny Ray Baughman Jr., Virginia Lee, Jeremy Lee, Logan Mikel Baughman, Elveria Marie Barlow, Anthony S. Gordes Jr. and Brittany Fawn Cordes; and three great-grandchildren, Anthony Davis Ordoyne, Linda Miriam and Preston Clemons

• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Thomas LaFontaine; her parents, Francois D. Gravois Sr. and Iola Landry Gravois; two brothers, James Walter Gravois S.J., and Jerome Julius Gravois; and one sister, Adele Lucie Gravois

• remembered fondly by many as "Memere", the main caregiver at Memere’s Care, a children’s daycare center that operated for several years in the Lockport/Mathews area; loved to crochet and work needlepoint, especially on plastic canvas; a Laurel Valley volunteer and was a Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary member

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Lorita Trahan Lognoin

• age 81, a native of Church Point and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Peter Lognion; one brother, Linus Trahan; and one sister, Mary Bolotte

• preceded in death by her parents, Adonis Trahan and Elmire D. Trahan; and four brothers, Leslie, Milton, Nolton and Leroy Trahan

Ray Edward Wise

• age 55, a resident of Epps, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation today at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi; funeral service Sunday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, with burial in Sunflower Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Linda Tarver Wise of Epps; three children, Emily Wise Lacoste and husband, Jay, of Covington, Edward Clinton Wise and wife, Kelly, of Aurora, Colo., and Ernest Andrew "Ernie" Wise and wife, Teresa, of Hopewell, Va.; three stepchildren, Angie Runions Kitchens and husband, Kevin, of Shreveport, Anthony Runions and wife, Rhonda, and Leigh Anne Runions, all of Epps; five grandchildren, Stewart Edward Wise of Baskin, Maurina Leigh Scott Wise of Tacoma, Wash., Elizabeth Rayanne Wise and Colten Andrew Wise of Hopewell and Katie Rhiannon Lacoste of Covington; nine brothers and sisters, Steve and Karen Wise of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Ernest "Bubba" and Pat Wise of Naples, Fla., Cindy and Brad McSwain, Katie and Clift McCarstle, Micki and Ricky Smith, Doris Ann and Jack Benoist, all of Natchez, Miss., and Sue Meyers of Denver; numerous nieces, nephews, family and close friends along with his former wife, forever friend and the mother of his children, Vickie Stewart Wise of Cumming, Ga.

• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hicks Wise and Jackie Johnson Wise; and two siblings, Donnis Ray Fenley and Patsy Fenley Bryant

• tool pusher with Pride Drilling Company for more than 30 years

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James Hubert Womack Jr.

• age 49, a native of Mer Rouge and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005

• no services scheduled

• survived by his wife, Tecia Womack; his stepmother, Bess Womack; one son, Kolby Womack; two daughters, Ashley and Sara Womack; two brothers, John and Randy Womack; two stepbrothers, Reagan and Stuart Knight; and one stepsister, Betty Sue Thompson

• preceded in death by his parents, James Hubert Womack Sr. and Sara McCormack Womack

• chief financial officer for Hospital Administrations

 

FEBRUARY 27, 2005

Richard Harris Allen

• age 69, a native of Covington and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

• private memorial service for the family held at a later date

• survived by one brother, Douglas Alfred Allen; one sister, Lydia Allen Sneed; and one sister-in-law, Hadenia "Dee Dee" Whatley Allen

• preceded in death by his parents, A.V. Allen and Minnie Allen; and two brothers, Donald Jesse Allen and Daniel Glen Allen

• retired from Otis Engi-neering and Halliburton

Felix Joseph Belanger Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one brother, Norman Belanger of Houma; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Helen Picou Belanger; his parents, Wallace Belanger and Alva Bourgeois Belanger; one son, Felix J. Belanger Jr.; one daughter, JoAnn Belanger Pellegrin; one brother, Adam Belanger; and six sisters, Teresa Jeffery, Elsie Marcel, Earline Savoie, Bernice Dupre, Jeanette Ledet and Ethel Cadiere

• retired dragline operator for the Terrebonne Parish Police Jury and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Gerard Anthony ‘G-Money’ Jones

• age 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at noon Monday, Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation until funeral time Mon-day at Community Funeral Home in Houma; funeral service Monday at the funeral home, followed by burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma

• survived by his parents, Loretta Ann Jones and Earl Calloway; seven sons, Gerard Anthony Barrow, Lorenzo Inez Barrow, Trevon Tillman, Justin Pierre Tillman, Desmond Devontá Verdin, Gerard Sakuan Verdin, and Markell Chevis; six daughters, Gerhonda Lynn Barrow, Jada Angel Tillman, Angerrá C. Verdin, Anyá Nikol Young, Gerica Lynn Jones and GerMya Jones; seven brothers, Anthony Lamont, Errol Charles Jones, Tyie Lacala Jones, Marlin Paul Jones, Earl Brown, Chance Calloway and Earl Calloway Jr.; and six sisters, Audrey Mae Jones, Yolanda Michelle Jones, Marcia Ann Jones, LaTosha Lyons, Princess Calloway and RaKeshia Butler

• preceded in death by his grandparents, McKinley Jones Sr. and Queenester Audrey Jones; and one daughter, Hope Tillman

• Pentecostal and enjoyed fishing and playing basketball as hobbies; galley hand for an offshore company

Charles James Matherne

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma

• survived by his wife, Sylvia Marcel Matherne; three sons, Jamie Matherne and wife, Victoria, Byron Matherne and wife, Paula, and Garth Matherne and companion, Kelly; one daughter-in-law, Karen Matherne; five daughters, Sharon Matherne, Shawn McElroy and companion, Pookie, Siobhan Sellers and husband, William, Sone Kornegay and husband, Michael, Bronwyn Matherne, and Gwen Trahan and husband, Tim; 13 grandchildren, Byron Matherne Jr., Christopher and Zackery Matherne, Cody Bridges, Chaz Goodpastor, Randy and Heather McElroy, Megan Matherne, William Sellers Jr., Jarrod and India Kornegay, and Sarah and Dustin Trahan; and three sisters, Carolyn Hebert, Joy "Chickie" Valure and Joan "Boo" Nolan

• preceded in death by his parents, Claude P. and Irene Boudreaux Matherne; one brother, Ira "Pappy" Matherne; and one sister, Deanne Pontiff

• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening and cooking

• pallbearers include Mike Kornegay, Tim Trahan, Nolan Brunet, Dave Valure, Christopher Matherne and Randy McElroy

Robert ‘Bobby’ Pellegrin Jr.

• age 39, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation today and till funeral time Monday at the Montegut Fire Station; religious service Monday at the Montegut Fire Station with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg

• survived by his wife, Dawn Griffin Pellegrin; his parents, Robert Sr. and Virginia Bergeron Pellegrin; three sons, Bryan, Corey and Bobby Pellegrin; two brothers, Riley and Patrick Pellegrin; two sisters, Laura P. Ledet and Betty Pellegrin; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Pellegrin

• Christian and a member of the Handyman Club and North American Fishing Club; retired carpenter who enjoyed fishing and playing and writing music

Mike Weaver VanAllen

• age 72, a native of Phillipsburg, Kan., and resi-dent of Schriever, died at 3:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Annette "Anita" Madeline Roberts VanAllen; two sons, Marcus VanAllen and wife, Paula, of Houma, and Marvin VanAllen and wife, Julie, of Broussard; one daughter, Sandra Bedwell and husband, Johnny, of Harvey; three sisters, Dorline Myers of California, Betty Hamm of Alice, Texas, and Reva Dickson of Middleton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Glenn W. and Ida Gillis Va-nAllen; five brothers, Bob, Louis B., Leeland, Jake and Billy VanAllen; one sister, Velda Meridith; and one granddaughter, Pauline VanAllen

• worked for Rowan Drilling Co. for 25 years and was in the Korean Conflict; member of Beth Pentecostal Church in Patterson

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FEBRUARY 28, 2005

Lynn Paul Acosta

• age 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two brothers, Roland and Homer Acosta; three sisters, Ruby A. Kraemer, Margie A. Himel and Joan Rose A. Daigle; and a host of nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Bouterie Acosta; his parents, Clarence Acosta Sr. and Judith Bergeron Acosta; three brothers, Carroll, Claude and Clarence Acosta Jr.; and three sisters, Pamela Acosta, Marie Louise A. Bernard and Esther A. Trosclair

Dale ‘Pat’ Babin

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Ronald "Bosco" Babin; one son, Art Babin Sr. and wife, Myrna; two daughters, Cathleen Babin and companion, Elgin Naquin Jr. and Melissa Babin and companion, Tommy Duplantis; five brothers, Carl Gober Jr., Micheal and Albert Garribott and Joe and Louis Lambos; four sisters, Regina Gagneaux, Nellie Tyler, Carline Gober and Yvonne Babin; and nine grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Albert Lambos; her mother, Marie Garribott Gober; her stepfather, Carl Gober Sr.; one grandchild; one brother, Gilbert Lambos; and three sisters, Marie Lambos, Ann O’Hara and Lacy Gober

• homemaker

Elgin ‘Brother’ Bourgeois

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Rosary recited Tuesday at the church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Christine Mokrycki Bourgeois of Houma; one son, Michael S. Bourgeois and wife, Connie, of Houma; one daughter, Leslie A. Bourgeois of Dallas; one sister, Doris Harrington of Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Alex M. Bourgeois and Kasey Firmature

• preceded in death by his parents, Moise Bourgeois and Lucille Matherne Bourgeois

• retired salesman with Svaboda Distributors and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and Korean War

• avid fisherman, loved cooking and was a notorious animal lover; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Rita ‘Aunt Lou’ Jouclas Knight

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park

• survived by three sons, Allen and wife, Winona, Robert and wife, Patricia, of Theriot and Lloyd and wife, Theresa Knight, of Houma; one daughter, Audrey and husband, Ronald Clement of Thibodaux; two sisters, Alice Joyce Savoy and Leona Leger; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends

• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Joseph Knight; her parents, Robert and Azalea Theriot Jouclas; and two brothers, Chester and Howard Jouclas

• retired from Terrebonne Parish School System as a cook; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church