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Obituaries May, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2005

MAY 1, 2005

Laura ‘Lala’ Boudreaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Blaise Boudreaux; one stepson, Richard Boudreaux Jr.; two daughters, Lisa Authement and Missy Gold; four brothers, Nolan, Andrew, Ronnie and Barry Lirette; four sisters, Hazel Guidry, Mazel Guidry, Mary Ellen Voclain and Ann Adams; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Hilda Lirette; and one son, Kevin Boudreaux
• ward secretary for 24 years with Terrebonne General Medical Center

Kathy Diem Doan

• age 16, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2005
• services today at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; visitation following the service today at the funeral home
• survived by her parents, Anh Van Doan and Guong Le of Houma; two brothers, Phuoc Hong Doan of Baton Rouge; My Van Doan of New Orleans; and two sisters, Bich Ngoc Dian-Vo of Baton Rouge and Mai Thyet Doan of Houma
• student at Ellender Memorial High School

 

MAY 2, 2005

James Daniel ‘J. D.’ Blaylock

• age 85, a native of Ellisville, Ark., former resident of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious service Wednesday at the church; graveside service Friday at Earnest Cemetery in Calhoun County, Ark.
• survived by his wife, Anna Miles Blaylock; two sons, Martin Blaylock and wife, Carman, and Kenny Blaylock; one brother, Charles Blaylock; one sister, Alma Smead; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Oscar Blaylock and Polly Butler Blaylock; two brothers, Eugene and O’Neil Blaylock; and two sisters, Christine Gardner and Margie Smead
• retired from Monsanto after 34 years of service and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of El Dorado and a deacon at First Baptist Church in Luling

Alice Theriot Champagne

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Vorhise Theriot; and one sister, Ella Mae Slicho
• preceded in death by her husband, Septime "Buck" Champagne; her parents, Wilson and Graciense Robichaux Theriot; four brothers, Wilson Theriot Jr., Loveless Theriot, George Theriot and F. C. Theriot; and two sisters, Ida Grace Theriot and Annie Theriot
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Frank Wayne Jackson

• age 57, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jackson; two daughters, Glorianna Bourg and husband, Brien Bourg, of Houma and Ginger Joy Jackson of Cut Off; and one brother, Percy Lee Jackson Jr. and wife, Karen Jackson, of Little Rock, Ark.
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Lee Jackson Sr. and Gloria Schwartz Jackson
• self-employed sheet rock finisher and A/C refrigeration repairman; elder of the Galliano Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 32 years; also served on the committee for building Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses and he had various responsibilities at conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Oneil ‘Rooster’ Plaisance

• age 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Terrebonne Plaisance; two sons, Michael and Perry Plaisance; two daughters, Laura Lee Duet and Elaine Knight; one brother, Edwin Plaisance; five sisters, Francis Stevens, Margie Landeche, Jenny DeFelice, Rea Muller and Winnie Camardelle; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Plaisance Sr. and Alida LeBlanc Plaisance; three brothers, Warren, Frank and Emile Plaisance Jr.; one sister, Gonet LeBouef; and one grandchild, Marissa Duet
• charter member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 of Larose and the American Legion Post of Galliano; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Beatrice Robinson

• native and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Stanley Robinson Jr., Bernie Robinson of Gibson, Anthony of Maryland, Dennis Robinson of Newburg, N.Y., and Rodney Robinson of Thibodaux; four daughters, Rosa Johnson of Gibson, Barbara Taylor and husband, John, of Houma, Stephanie Royster and husband, Michael, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Sharone Lunnamar of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Melvin Brown of Houston and Henry Brown of Morgan City; and four sisters, Dora Williams of Houston, Remevtry Holmes of Houston, Irma Brown of Houma and Gertie Gaither of Gretna
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Picola Brown; one brother, Douglas Brown; and one sister, Nellie Mae Celestin
• retired from Terrebonne General and was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

Benoit Joseph ‘Ben’ Tregre

• age 82, a lifelong resident of Vacherie, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Hospital
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tex and Katherine Tregre of Cut Off; six daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Percle of Chackbay, Donald Martin of Gibson, Delane and Ronald Steib, Ramona and Michael Kliebert, Mickey and Glenn Becnel of Vacherie, Gaynell and Matthew Becnel of Thibodaux and Holly and Thomas Becnel of Chackbay; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Theolaine Ockman Tregre; one daughter, Sylvia T. Martin; his parents, Vinia and Beronie Tregre; three brothers, Guy, Herbert and Edwin; and one sister, Lucy Tregre
• World War II veteran serving his country under the directions of General George Patton’s Third Army; received the Purple Heart Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Two Distinguished Service Crosses, World War II Victory Medal, Eameto Medal and Good Conduct Medal; active in the V. F. W. Post No. 4245 and Company A Infantry Division of the 778th Tank Battalion; loving husband, devoted father and friend to many
• Samart Funeral Home

Marian Marcel Webre

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Dale Webre of Luling and Rohn Webre of Houma; three daughters, Sheila Webre, Hedy Webre and Melanie Crochet, all of Houma; two siblings, Ira Marcelle of Metairie and Merril Scales of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Damase Webre; her parents, Joseph Marcel and Agnes Bergeron Marcel; one brother, Herman Marcel; and eight sisters, Arabella Benoit, Betty "Sue" Trahan, Mayola Boudreaux, Walterine "Sister" Waalk, Barbara Porche, Ethel Marcel, Dorothy Marcel and Joyce Marcel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

MAY 3, 2005

Leslie Perez Alexius

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005
• visitation 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 her mother, Ruby Lee Roby Perez of Houma; one son, Jay Clement Alexius Jr., M. D., of New Orleans; one daughter, Caroline Alexius Zyroll and husband, Tate, of Houston; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, John Lester Perez
• teacher at Evergreen School and was a past instructor at Nicholls State University; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Laura ‘Lala’ Boudreaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Thurs-day, April 28, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Blaise Boudreaux; one stepson, Richard Boudreaux Jr.; two daughters, Lisa Authement and Missy Gold; four brothers, Nolan, Andrew, Ronnie and Barry Lirette; four sisters, Hazel Guidry, Mazel Guidry, Mary Ellen Voclain and Ann Adams; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Hilda Lirette; and one son, Kevin Boudreaux
• ward secretary for 24 years with Terrebonne General Medical Center
• Samart Funeral Home

Donald Wayne Boyne

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 28, 2005
• private memorial service held for the family on Wednesday
• survived by two sons, Donald Wayne "Duke" Boyne II of Little Rock, Ark., and Christopher Patrick Boyne of New Orleans; his mother, Dorothy LeBeouf Boyne of Houma; and one sister, Linda Boyne Accola of New Bern, N. C.
• preceded in death by his father, Bert Boyne
• professional photographer and was a U. S. Army veteran

Helena ‘Maw’ ‘Granny’ Blanchard Branigan

• age 85, a native of Bayou Black and a resident of New Orleans Irish Channel, died Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens
• survived by three siblings and spouses, Helen and Jim Ranko, Jean and Bob Kelly and Bill and Susan Branigan Jr.; one brother, Samuel Blanchard; three sisters, Aurelia Blanchard, Virginia Kelly and Mercedes Ponville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William F. Branigan Sr.; her parents, Ellis and Pauline Blanchard; two brothers, C. L. and Ellis Blanchard Jr.; and two sisters, Rita Mae Duplantis and Kathleen Jacquillon
• clerk at New Orleans Charity Hospital

Alice Theriot Champagne

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Vorhise Theriot; and one sister, Ella Mae Slicho
• preceded in death by her husband, Septime "Buck" Champagne; her parents, Wilson and Graciense Robichaux Theriot; four brothers, Wilson Theriot Jr., Loveless Theriot, George Theriot and F. C. Theriot; and two sisters, Ida Grace Theriot and Annie Theriot
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funrral Home

Ashlé Len ‘Po Tay Ta’ Crochet

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation today, Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Bernun Crochet of Schriever; her mother, Ann Sanchez of Milledgeville, Ga.; one brother, Lanc Markel Crochet of Schriever; three half-sisters, Nicole Lynn Crochet of Schriever, Courtney René Sanchez and Brittney Michelle Sanchez of Milledgeville; her paternal grandparents, Juanita and Jimmy Crochet of Schriever; her paternal grandmother, Linda Guidry of Houma; her uncle and aunt and godparents, Burnie Crochet and Berna Dee Pitre; and her uncles and aunts, Edward Guidry Jr. of Houma, Thomas Guidry of Labadieville and Linda Marie Moore of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Guidry Sr.
• student at H. L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Raymond J. Kearney

• age 64, a native of Queens, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 4:42 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Helen Pinel Kearney; one son, Walter Dufrene III; two daughters, Margaret D. Irving and Juanita Dufrene; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. Kearney and Mary Fitzpatrick Kearney; and one son, David Dufrene
• Catholic

Louise Godlett Kelley

• age 91, a native of Waskom, Texas, and longtime resident of Houma, died at 8:59 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday in Waskom
• survived by one daughter, Janice Luke of Marrero; one son, Kenneth Kelley of Houma; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kelley; one son, Fred W. Kelley; and one daughter, Virginia J. Kelley
• homemaker

Stanley James Kraemer

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 30, 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 his wife, Peggy Breaux Kraemer of Houma; two daughters, Sherrie Kraemer Lockner of Chalmette and Kimberly Kraemer Klein and husband, Rodney, of St. Bernard; four brothers, Howard Kraemer Sr. of Kenner, W. John Kraemer Sr. of Houma, Gene Joseph Kraemer of Bayou Black and Steven Adam Kraemer of Raceland; five sisters, Vesta Perkins, Rosalie Day of Thibodaux, Lorraine Ledet of Houma, Mary Dean Kraemer and Cynthia K. Bernucho of Raceland; his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rivers Breaux; and five grandchildren, Adrianna Lockner, Miriam Klein, Ashley Klein, Nicole Klein and Stafford Lockner
• preceded in death by his parents, Aurelien Kraemer Sr. and Helena Bourg Kraemer; and one brother, Aurelien Kraemer Jr.
• ran an Army Reserve Unit and was a U. S. Army veteran; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Billie Jean Lamagna

• age 87, a native of Texas and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by two brothers, Jim and Bufford Nicholas; and one sister, Joyce Burton
• preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Louis Lamagna; her parents, Ben Crab and Haddie Belle Smith Crab; one brother, J. L. Nicholas; and one sister, Margie Story
• Catholic

Palmer Alan Roessle Sr.

• age 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Eloise Sherrard Roessle of Houma; one son, Palmer Alan Roessle Jr. of Houston; two daughters, Melise Graham and husband, Robert, of Houston, and Ramona Miller and husband, Rick, of New Orleans; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Roessle Sr. and Meta Wiegel Roessle; and one brother, Rudolph Roessle Jr.
• retired major with the U. S. Marine Corps with 22 years of service and employee of South Central Bell Telephone Co.; World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7355, Telephone Pioneer, Marine Retired Officer Association and a volunteer at Southdown Museum and Houma Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

MAY 4, 2005

Ashlé Len ‘Po Tay Ta’ Crochet

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Bernun Crochet of Schriever; her mother, Ann Sanchez of Milledgeville, Ga., one brother, Lanc Markel Crochet of Schriever; three half-sisters, Nicole Lynn Crochet of Schriever, Courtney René Sanchez and Brittney Michelle Sanchez of Milledgeville; her paternal grandparents, Juanita and Jimmy Crochet of Schriever; her paternal grandmother, Linda Guidry of Houma; her uncle and aunt and godparents, Burnie Crochet and Berna Dee Pitre; and her uncles and aunts, Edward Guidry Jr. of Houma, Thomas Guidry of Labadieville and Linda Marie Moore of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Irvin Sanchez; and her step-grandfather, Edward Guidry Sr.
• student at H. L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kurt M. Cunningham

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his father and stepmother, Richard and Carole Toups Cunningham; his mother, Cindy Collins; three brothers, Richard Jr., Scotty and Christopher J. Cunningham; one stepbrother, Alvin Dupre Jr.; and four sisters, Skye, Jo’Elle, Jessika and Samantha Cunningham
• Christian

Irving ‘Rufus’ Pierce

• age 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Loraine Martin Pierce; two sons, Steve Pierce and wife, Roxanne, and Mark Pierce and wife, Jody; one daughter, Anita Pierce Dozar and husband, Rocky; three sisters, Verna Bergeron, Emelda Galjour and Marion Randolph; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Pierce and Celishc Savoie Pierce; one son, Philip Paul Pierce; two brothers, Francis and Norman Pierce; and three sisters, Isabel Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc and Alice Broussard
• served in the U. S. Air Force for 11 years and was a lifetime member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 in Larose; Catholic

Kenneth ‘Q-Ball’ Traigle

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Thibodaux Traigle; his mother, Bertha Kern Traigle; seven brothers, Raoul, Adam, Gerald, Louis, Robert, Ricky and Richard Traigle; and one sister, Margaret Sanders
• preceded in death by his father, Adam Leo Traigle; three brothers, Carol, Wayne and Michael Traigle; and one sister, Judy Thibodaux

 

MAY 5, 2005

Don A. Lirette

• age 36, a native of Houma and resident of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Fort Walton Beach
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his loving wife, Jenee Abreo Lirette of Fort Walton Beach; one daughter, Lenee Lirette of Fort Walton Beach; his mother, Mary Duplantis of Houma; one sister, Rebecca Thibodeaux and husband, Bart "Bo," of Houma; one half-brother, Douglas Richard of Chackbay; his grandmother, May Duplantis of Houma; his grandfather, J.G. Duplantis of Houma; his godchild, Philip Thibodeaux of Houma; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and many other loving family members
• preceded in death by his father, Loney Lirette; and his grandparents, Antoine and Malvina Voisin Lirette
• remembered for his honorable service with the U. S. Air Force; joined the Air Force in 1987 and became an accomplished helicopter gunner and instructor gunner, bringing his expertise to many demanding deployments including support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and combat action in Bosnia; after 11 years of honorable service, he decided to end his Air Force career so that he could spend more time with his family and pursue a degree in education; in his off time, he competed as a professional body builder and participated in sanctioned drag-racing competition; joined the Gulf Coast Youth Academy in 2002, and within two years advanced to assistant program director; he and his wife raised their smart and talented daughter; excelled in everything he did and was a great husband, father and friend to all
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wildred LeBlanc Robichaux

• age 85, a lifelong resident of Larose, died Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church
• survived by her husband, T.J. "Lou" Robichaux; three sons, Thomas Jr., John and Paul; two daughters, Cathleen Smith and Ruth Falgout; two sons-in-law, Louis Smith Jr. and Ted Falgout; three daughters-in-law, Suzanne L. Robichaux, Sherry D. Robichaux and Jerri M. Robichaux; two siblings, Rene P. LeBlanc and Rowena Claudet; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Rene J. LeBlanc and Avelias R. LeBlanc; and four siblings, Wade LeBlanc, Daisy Fanguy, Gladys Sampey and Mildred Allemand
• teacher and was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of the church’s Ladies Alter Society and a charter member of the Bayou Civic Club; parish correspondent for the Bayou Catholic paper for many years

Harry ‘Pee Dee’ Twiggs Jr.

• age 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emelda L. Twiggs; four sons, Harold Twiggs and wife, Tammy, of Houma and Brian, Keith and Marcus Twiggs, all of Houma; five daughters, Angela Clay and husband, Chad, Catherine Twiggs and Brittany Ray, all of Houma, Tameka Knight and husband, Charles Jr., of New Orleans and Veronica Ledet and husband, Randall Sr., of Southington, Conn.; six brothers, Lionel Lyons and wife, Virginia, Joseph Twiggs, Norman Pierre and Sterling Pierre and wife, Linda, all of Houma, Sydney Poindexter and wife, Vert, of Boutte and Alvin Smith of Raceland; seven sisters, Pastor Lorraine Fusilier, Grace Twiggs and Patricia Lewis and husband, Lionel, all of Houma, Ethel Poindexter of Raceland, Rita Meads and husband, Arthur, of Labadieville, Agnes Arvie and husband, Milton, of Houston and Sherry Bolden of Boutte; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Catherine R. Jackson and Harry Twiggs Sr.; one son, Quincy Ellender; one daughter, Katina E. Twiggs; and one sister, Emily Mae Robinson
• self-employed cement finisher for TNS Concrete Services and was a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church

Ranson Joseph Vedros

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Mathews, died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beulah Bergeron Vedros; two sons, Daniel and Rene Vedros; three daughters, Cheryl Adams, Denise Folse and Lisa Dufrene; one brother, Alvin Vedros; three sisters, Louise Foret, Alice Carlos and Nelma Naquin; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Evalina Pierce Vedros; and one sister, Doris Vedros
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

 

MAY 6, 2005

Dola Mae Pertuit Gaudet

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest "Johnny" Gaudet; two sons, Kenneth Gaudet and wife, Juanita, of Independence, and Donald Gaudet and wife, Trudy, of Metairie; one daughter, Geralyn Ryan and husband, Brad, of Richardson, Texas; one brother, Lloyn Pertuit of Folsom; one sister, Catherine Punch of Lockport; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Pertuit Sr. and Laura Martin Pertuit; and two brothers, John Pertuit Jr. and Samuel Pertuit

Alcide Hebert Sr.

• age 90, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Marie Deroche Hebert of Houma; three sons, Kirby Hebert and wife, Audrey, of Gentry, Ark., Eugene Hebert and wife, Fallarie, and Alcide Hebert Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Bayou Blue; five daughters, Evelyn Trahan and husband, Euclis, of Houma, Earline Adams and husband, Evance, of Bayou Blue, Carolyn Theriot and husband, Clay, of Thibodaux, Gail Trahan and husband, Garland, of Bourg, and Mary Parker and husband, Fred, of Raceland; two brothers, Caliste Hebert and Alta Hebert of Houma; one sister, Estellina Hebert Deslatte of Georgia; 28 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Hebert and Belle Mahler Hebert; one grandchild, Eliska Trahan; five brothers, Willis "Bill," Leonard, Exo, Huey and Wilburt Hebert; and two sisters, Emily H. Hunter and Adeline H. Fanguy
• self-employed retired trapper and fur buyer and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Beatrice ‘Bee’ Toups

• age 84, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Robert, Merlin and Warren Toups; one daughter, Cecile Dupre; three sisters, Gloria Fanguy, Cecile Breaux and Dorothy Leonard; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Toups Jr.; her parents, Adam and Mable Breaux; one son, Marvin Toups; one daughter, Mary Ann Cuneo; three brothers, Arthur, Eddie and A. T. Breaux; and three sisters, Josephine Hebert, Lucille "Zip" Theriot and Irene Bonvillain
• member of Shady Oaks Senior Citizen Club and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 7, 2005

Edgar ‘Brud’ Windwehen

• age 68, a native of Gonzales, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation and service times were pending at Seydler Funeral Home in Gonzales
• survived by his former wife, Gail Bonvillain; four sons, Perry Sr., David, Jimmy and Shane Windwehen; two daughters, Bridget Bergeron and Lisa Windwehen; one brother, Max Windwehen Jr.; one sister, Murlene Suitt; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Max and Jewell Windwehen
• owner of B. W. I., Inc. of Houma and Lafourche Repair Service of Raceland

Albina Cecile ‘Bonnie’ Hotard Talley

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church
• survived by one son, C. E. "Buddy" Talley of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Juanita Talley of Channelview, Texas; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Talley; her parents, Authur O. Hotard and Elise Labit Hotard; four brothers, Arthur R., Issac, Narie and Clifford Hotard; and seven sisters, Isabel Waller, Cora Shepherd, Adrienne Savoie, Ledie Clouatre, Lucretia "Kate" Gros, Justillia Hebert and Fannie Sills
• retired directory assistant operator with South Central Bell and was a member of Telephone Company Pioneers; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

 

MAY 8, 2005

Donald Joseph Bergeron Sr.

• age 76, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 10:09 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Virginia Lirette Bergeron of Houma; one son, Donald Bergeron Jr. and wife, Faye, of Houma; two daughters, Stephanie B. Breaux and husband, Kermit, of Houma and Melanie B. Clark and husband, Merlin, of Lafayette; one sister-in-law, Shirley Eschete and husband, Donald; and four grandchildren, Kyle Breaux, Erin Breaux Detiveaux, Shelley Bergeron and Allison Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Bergeron Sr. and Nettie Bergeron; three brothers, Lester, Raymond and Henry Bergeron; and three sisters, Lydia LeCompte, Eula Mae Blanchard and Hazel Bonvillain
• retired leadersman for J. Ray McDermott for 36 years; enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Merlin Anthony ‘Tom’ Dover

• age 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Barbara T. Dover of Houma; three sons, Bobby Phillips and wife, Rachel, Tommy Dover and wife, Terry, of Houma and Terry Dover and wife, Beth, of Morgan City; two daughters, Jeanne Dover and friend, Teresa Groover and Tammy Guidry and husband, Sammy, of Houma; one brother, L.J. Dover and wife, Carol Ann, of Houma; one sister, Eva Cenac of Montegut; seven grandchildren, Jordy Dover, Adrienne Dover, Brandi Dover, Sarah Guidry, Jake Guidry, Brittany Phillips and Kassie Phillips; and four step-grandchildren, Kaine Guidry, Tabitha Guidry, Katie Verrett and Lauren Verrett
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Dover and Eunice T. Dover; and one sister, Iris Huff
• retired manager for Dresser Atlas in 1979 and Dover Grocery Store; U. S. Air Force veteran and member of Masonic Lodge No. 267 and the Shriner Clown Club; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

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Odit ‘Dee’ McElroy Gautreaux

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Church; service Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by four sons, Roland Jr. and wife, Barbara, Gene and wife, Kim, Glenn and Jude Gautreaux; five daughters, Virginia Landry and husband, Gary, Agnes Puebla and husband, Mack, Kathy Landry, Susan Wunstell and husband, Edward, and Diane Gordon and husband, Bill; two brothers, Earl and Felix McElroy; 35 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Paul Gautreaux Sr.; her parents, Victor and Ophelia Bonvillian McElroy, one infant son; one son-in-law, Donald Landry; two brothers, Carson and Victor "V. J." McElroy; and one sister, Ruby LeBoeuf
• parishioner of St. Mary and St. Anthony Church of Bayou Black

Thomas Joseph ‘BimBo’ Moore

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Carroll Guercio of Houma, Stanwood Moore Jr. of Thibodaux, Johnny Moore and Gene Moore of Gray; and four sisters, Judy Marcel of Tullahoma, Tenn., Eve Moore of Gray, Cindy Richard and Mary St. John of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanwood Moore Sr. and Azelie Naquin Moore
• self-employed floor installer

Albina Cecile ‘Bonnie’ Hotard Talley

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church
• survived by one son, C. E. "Buddy" Talley of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Juanita Talley of Channelview, Texas; and two grandchildren, Cynthia Talley Walls of Houston and Bryan E. Talley of Rapid City, S. D.
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Talley; her parents, Authur O. Hotard and Elise Labit Hotard; four brothers, Arthur R. Hotard, Issac Hotard, Narie Hotard and Clifford Hotard; and seven sisters, Isabel Waller, Cora Shepherd, Adrienne Savoie, Ledie Clouatre, Lucretia "Kate" Gros, Justillia Hebert and Fannie Sills
• retired directory assistant operator with South Central Bell and was a member of Telephone Company Pioneers; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 9, 2005

Richard D. Jefferson

• age 75, a native of Pennsylvania and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005
• memorial service held at a later date as he donated his body to Louisiana State University
• survived by his wife, Martha C. Jefferson; two sons, David Jefferson and wife, Jill, and Jamie Guidry and wife, Lisa; three daughters, Gabrielle Jefferson, Carol Boyd and husband, Steve, and Cathy Taormina and husband, Dave; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother; and two brothers; employee of Terrebonne Consolidated Government

Angela Bernadette Naquin

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Autry Naquin and wife, Debra, of Houma; two brothers, Louis and Roy Naquin of Montegut; one sister, Agatha Autin of Chauvin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Naquin and Hattie Billiot Naquin; one brother, Phillip Naquin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church

Emile ‘P. P.’ Rousse

• age 83, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, May 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Mary Plaisance Rousse; two sons, Jerry Rousse and wife, Linda, and Gary Rousse and wife, Janet; one foster son, Brian Thibodeaux and wife, Stacy; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ozema Rousse and Jolina Lombas Rousse; three brothers, Blanchard, Webb and Marandon Rousse; and two sisters, Rosa R. Bourg and Olympe R. Chauvin
• Catholic

Jimmie Toloudis Sr.

• age 72, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Jimmie Toloudis Jr. and wife, Marga, Jerome "Kip" Toloudis and wife, Wendy, Scott Toloudis and wife, Anne, and Todd Toloudis and wife, Cindy; three brothers, Jerome Toloudis and wife, Betsy, of Kingwood, Texas, Gus Toloudis and wife, Rena, of Beaumont and Nick Toloudis and wife, Jackie, of Victoria, Texas; one sister, Stratia Bordes of Beaumont; and eight grandchildren, Heidi, Erin, Amy, Dustin, Kristen, Emily, Travis and Ken
• preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Thelma Toloudis; one brother, Kemo Toloudis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• member of the V. F. W. and a veteran of the Korean War
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 10, 2005

Bonnie Katherine Boquet

• age 60, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two stepsisters, Barbara Romero and Darlene Romero
• preceded in death by her parents, Alton Boquet and Rosebelle Boudwin Boquet; her grandparents, Edgar Boudwin Sr. and Mathilda Boudwin and Mr. and Mrs. Tobby Folse; and one stepbrother, Glenn Romero

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Babin Duplantis

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Steven Duplantis and wife, Sue, of Houma and Jeff Duplantis and wife, Michelle, of Walker; one daughter, Karen Stewart and husband, Ray, of Montegut; one brother, Richard Babin of Wyoming; one sister, Jeanne Malbrough of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Joseph Duplantis; her parents, Wilbert Joseph Babin and Odette Babin Babin; and one brother, Freddie Babin
• retired seamstress and a member of First United Methodist Church

Cameron Michael Liner

• age 14 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Candi Liner; his grandparents, Dora Liner and Randall Sapia Sr.; his twin brother, Devin Liner; one aunt, Shannon Sapia; one uncle, Randall Sapia Jr.; and three cousins, Nicole Voisin, Taylor Fanguy and Kamrie Sapia
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Bessie and Carol Sapia Sr.; and his great-great-grandmother, Ruby LeBoeuf
• Samart Funeral Home

Pamela Duplantis Savoy

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:06 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Savoy III of Houma; her mother, Pearl Boyne Duplantis of Houma; her father, Louis Duplantis of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Savoy IV of Houma; and one brother, James Duplantis of Marietta, Ga.
• homemaker

Anita A. ‘Belle’ Theriot

• age 70, a native of Berwick and resident of Terrebonne House in Houma for the past two years, died at 4:57 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2005
• funeral services were scheduled today at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Berwick, with burial in Berwick Cemetery
• survived by her niece/goddaughter, Tammie Haydel and husband, Chris; her great-nephews, Hunter and Ian Haydel, who knew her as their "Granny"; one sister, Ovilia Greaux and husband, Walter, of Algiers; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Theriot of Morgan City and Isabelle Theriot of Denver; and several nieces and nephews from Colorado, Georgia, Ohio and Utah
• preceded in death by her mother, Lorena Theriot; her father, Ovile J. Theriot Sr.; one sister, Ramona Theriot Beadle; two brothers, Millin Theriot and Ovile "Pete" J. Theriot Jr.; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Angeron
• graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in education; teacher in Berwick for more than 25 years and was retired from Franklin Junior High; member of the Parish Council for many years and frequently trained Eucharistic ministers; active at St. Stephens Parish Church in Berwick
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Edgar ‘Brud’ Windwehen

• age 68, a native of Gonzales, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• funeral services held in Gonzales, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Gail Bonvillain; four sons, Perry Sr., David, Jimmy and Shane Windwehen; two daughters, Bridget Bergeron and Lisa Windwehen; one brother, Max Windwehen Jr.; one sister, Murlene Suitt; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Max and Jewell Windwehen
• owner of B. W. I., Inc. of Houma and Lafourche Repair Service of Raceland

 

MAY 11, 2005

Bonnie Katherine Boquet

• age 60, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Barbara Romero Boudoin and husband, Raymond, of Gray, and Darlene Romero of Houma; one niece, Cassandra "Cassie" Luke; four nephews, Billy Eschete, Roy Luke, Todd Molaison and Trae Moore; two great-nieces, Sarah Luke and Katie Eschete; and three great-nephews, Joey Breaux, Billy "B. J." Eschete Jr. and Dylan Molaison
• preceded in death by her father, Alton Boquet; her mother, Rosebelle Marie Boudwin; one brother, Glenn Romero; her grandparents, Mathilda Boudwin and Edgar Boudwin Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Tobby Folse; and one niece, Ramona Ann Eschete
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Corey David Boudreaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John and Geraldine Hebert Boudreaux; and five siblings, Donald "Spike" and Gwenn Boudreaux, Toby Boudreaux and partner, Stacey Thibodaux, Glynn and Judy Percle, Chris and Cindy Darden and Lisa Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew "Lucky" and Lydia Hebert and Paul and Margaret Boudreaux

Rhea Doiron Boudreaux

• age 94, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 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, Milton "Mitty" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Yvette Guidry Boudreaux of Houma; one daughter, Rhea "Peaches" Boudreaux Barker of Lockport; two brothers, Frank Doiron and James Doiron of Houma; one sister, Margaret Larke of Houma; five grandchildren, Mr. Bryan (Rhonda) LeBouef, Milton L. Boudreaux III, Thomas M. Barker III and wife, Michelle, Mrs. Al (Rhea) Legendre and Mrs. Lonnie (Rachel) Berry; six great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Louis Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Clay Doiron and Frances Fabregas Doiron; one brother, Clayton Doiron; and three sisters, Juanita D. Landry, Mae Frances Babin and Dorothy D. Scurto
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Menard J. Hymel Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Naquin Hymel; two sons, James Hymel and wife, Connie, and Menard "Brother" Hymel Jr. and wife, Nora; five daughters, Patty Hebert and husband, Bobby, Julie Gros and husband, Allen, Penny Hymel Utz, Kelli Stegall and husband, Michael, and Holly Westerman and husband, Joey; one sister, Lucy Zeringue; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Bertha Perkins Hymel; one brother, Ernest Hymel; eight sisters, Julia Chiasson, Irene Thibodaux, Harriet Benoit, Kate Hymel, Terry Zeringue, Hazel Falcon, Ruby Guedry and Doris Villnerve; and two grandchildren, Casie Hebert and Anita Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Cameron Michael Liner

• age 14 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Candi Liner; his grandparents, Dora Liner and Randall Sapia Sr.; his twin brother, Devin Liner; one aunt, Shannon Sapia; one uncle, Randall Sapia Jr.; and three cousins, Nicole Voisin, Taylor Fanguy and Kamrie Sapia
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Bessie and Carol Sapia Sr.; and his great-great-grandmother, Ruby LeBoeuf
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Lee Mathieu

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, May 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Darrell Mathieu of Raceland; five daughters, Denise Washington, Bernadette Perio and husband, Joseph Perio III and Michelle Mathieu, all of Raceland, and Deanna Polly and Darrelyn Mathieu of Tampa Bay, Fla.; four sons, Melvin Washington of New Orleans, Ronald Washington of Thibodaux, Darryl Washington and Darrel Brown Mathieu of Raceland; three brothers, Horace Lee of Baton Rouge, Morris Lee and Harold Lee of New Orleans; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Gracie Lee; two sons, Darren Mathieu and Donald Lee Washington; one daughter, Carroll Washington; one grandchild, Brad Shelby; and one great-grandchild, Leonjanae Poindexter
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served in the Usher Board No. 1

Pamela Duplantis Savoy

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:06 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Savoy III of Houma; her mother, Pearl Boyne Duplantis of Houma; her father, Louis Duplantis of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Savoy IV of Houma; and one brother, James Duplantis of Marietta, Ga.
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 12, 2005

LeRoy Joseph Belanger Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Frances Valure Belanger of Houma; one son, LeRoy J. Belanger Jr. and wife, Amilie, of Houma; three daughters, Mary B. Bourg and husband, Raymond, of Houma, Christine B. Latshaw and husband, Ron, of Natalbany, and Katherine B. Pepper and husband, Kirk, of Schriever; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie Belanger and Josephine Cenac Belanger; and one sister, Velma B. LeBoeuf
• retired police officer with 20 years of service with the Houma Police Department and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Police; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Rev. William Hoffman ‘Bill’ Blanchard

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Gueydan, died Friday, April 15, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at First Baptist Church of Houma, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum
• Matthews and Son Funeral Home

Corey David Boudreaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John and Geraldine Hebert Boudreaux; and five siblings, Donald "Spike" and Gwenn Boudreaux, Toby Boudreaux and partner, Stacey Thibodaux, Glynn and Judy Percle, Chris and Cindy Darden and Lisa Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew "Lucky" and Lydia Hebert and Paul and Margaret Boudreaux

Lawrence Ernest Bouvier

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• graveside service Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one daughter, Josephine Naquin; and four grandchildren, Keith Bouvier, Kent Bouvier, David Bouvier and Earl Moran
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Thibodaux Bouvier; his parents, Emile and Agnes Richoux Bouvier; one brother, Emile Bouvier Jr.; and four sisters, Leoncia Trahan, Sister Mary Monica Bouvier, Eula Delhaye and Doris Aderman
• World War II Coast Guard veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home

Peter John Cheramie

• age 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gail Hebert Cheramie; his father, Joseph Cheramie; two daughters, Brandy Marie Cheramie Dufrene and Teagan Alexandria Cheramie; three brothers, David, Rodney and Andrew Cheramie; two sisters, Ramona Kirby and Alice Lee; and one grandchild, Alexander Dufrene
• preceded in death by his mother, Earline Foret Cheramie; and his grandparents, Theophile and Louise Cheramie, and Anatole and Alice Foret
• an astronomer, avid book reader, photographer, community volunteer, selfless caregiver, carpenter, loved knowledge and a master tinkerer; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Lau’Rasia Mariah Kyj Diggs

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• graveside service Friday at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Martha Rideaux and Lawrence Diggs; her grandparents, Lucinda Rideaux, Anthony Harrell, Christine Diggs, Lawrence Parks Jr. and Leroy Smith; and one brother, Jashine Miles

Francis Junius Fazzio Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Savoie Fazzio, of Houma; two sons, Francis Junius "Snookie" Fazzio Jr. and wife, Bonnie Duet Fazzio, and Barry John Fazzio and wife, Peggy Portero Fazzio of Houma; four brothers, Vincent Fazzio, Anthony Fazzio and wife, Aline, Joe Fazzio and wife, Jeanie, and Roy Fazzio of Houma; one sister, Mary Fazzio Eschete and husband, Walter Eschete, of Houma; and four grandchildren, John Francis Fazzio, Samantha Anne Fazzio, Benjamin Michael Fazzio and Kristy Lauren Fazzio
• preceded in death by his parents, Tony Fazzio and Saadi Fazzio; and three brothers, Carlo Fazzio, Johnny Fazzio and Ray Fazzio
• retired truck driver and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Reginald Allen ‘Fletch’ Fletcher Sr.

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 9 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucretia Dell Fletcher; his father, Milton Fletcher; one son, Reginald Fletcher Jr. of Gray; one daughter, Kierra Kinae Fletcher of Gray; one brother, Bernard Payne Jr. of Houma; and two sisters, Stephanie Burns and Constance Fletcher, both of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Mae Fletcher; and one son, Kerrick Jamal Fletcher
• manager for Rite Aid Stores and was musician for Mount Calvary, Eagle Wright and St. James Baptist churches; member of the Royal Dukes social club, Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity and Kappa Alphi Psi Fraternity

Paula Ann Gisclair

• age 59, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Eddie Gisclair Jr.; one sister, Gerry G. Hebert; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Gisclair Sr. and Victoria Chouest Gisclair; and one brother, Wade Gisclair
• retired Nicholls State University librarian and a member of the Marion Services

Robert F. Tastet

• age 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Roy Tastet; one daughter, Rosemary T. Plaisance; one brother, Joseph Tastet; one sister, Lucille Autin; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Mae Curole Tastet; his second wife, Josephine Rogers Tastet; his parents, Felicien and Uranie S. Tastet; one son, Roland Tastet Sr.; three brothers, Albert, Louis and Edmond Tastet; and two sisters, Helen Vedros and Inez Hotard
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Leon ‘Hutson’ Watkins

• age 54, a native of Houma and resident of Avondale, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Wesley Gardner and Dearron Washington; five daughters, Kokemore and Kashawn Johnson, Sabrina and Leonkia Washington and Kenyata Duncan; one brother, Lionel Vallian; 10 sisters, Rosalyn, Charlynn, Talisha, Wakeyna Woods, Vanessa Johnson, Rosemary Nixon, Brenda Villian, Leola Reno, Mary Jasper and Rita Brown; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Watkins and Vivian Woods; one brother, Henry Watkins; and one sister
• Baptist

Gayle Kleinpeter Zernott

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Kim Zernott Barba; and one sister, Lynne Kleinpeter Siegel
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Hugh Zernott Jr.; and her parents, Ewell "Booster" and Merlin Boudreaux Kleinpeter

 

MAY 13, 2005

Davis Antoine LeBoeuf

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Marie Chauvin LeBoeuf; four sons, Ronald and wife, Gail, Kenneth and wife, Paula, Rodney and wife, Arlene, and Bobby Savoie; one daughter, Cynthia and husband, Michael LeBouef; one sister, Mildred Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Bernice Dupre LeBoeuf; two brothers, Nolan and Joseph LeBoeuf; and one great-grandchild, James "Dewey" Pierron
• member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722, the V.F.W. Post in Dulac, 4th degree assembly in Dulac and past grand knight; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Leonelle ‘Nan Sis’ Pourciau

• age 87, a resident of Raceland, died 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Paul Pourciau; one brother, Lawrence LeBlanc; one sister, Marie L. Champagne; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Pourciau; her parents, John and Rita Rodrigue LeBlanc; and one brother, Dr. John LeBlanc
• member of St. Mary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Freddie Dwight Reno

• age 78, a native of Gibsland and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Masonic service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by one son, Freddie Reno Jr. of Raleigh, N. C.; one daughter, Gwen Cruse and husband, Thomas R. Cruse of Houma; one brother, Blanchard Reno of Monroe; one sister, Shirley Osborne of Beaumont, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Holtzclaw Reno; his parents, Floyd Reno and Rose Mae Knight Reno; three brothers, W.H. Reno, Millard "Buddy" Reno and Billy G. Reno; and one sister, Marjorie Davis
• retired oilfield diesel mechanic with Zapata and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

Melanie P. Valdez

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Joshua M. Valdez; one daughter, Jessica V. Naquin; one brother, Richard "Dickie" Picou; three sisters, Frances P. Doucette, Marie Louise P. Fonseca and Lillian P. Theriot; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Isadore and Juliana Eschete Picou
• member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church

Florence ‘Bell’ Bonvillain Williams

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel and to dismissal service Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Tyrone Bonvillain Sr. and wife, Lucille, of Houma; four brothers, Willie Jr., Jim, Harry and Paul Bonvillain, all of Houma; five sisters, Dorothy Bonvillain Steverson of New Orleans, Ora Mae B. Norman, Mary B. Nixon, Deloris B. Johnson and Emma Bonvillain; two grandsons, Tyrone Jr. and Terrance Bonvillain; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Bay" Williams; her parents, Florence Celestin Rogers and Willie Bonvillain Sr.; two brothers, Earl and Albert Bonvillain; and two sisters, Joyce and Leola Bonvillain
• homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

MAY 13, 2005

Willie ‘Ray’ Bourge

• age 82, a native of Abbeville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation today and Sunday at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville; memorial service Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, with burial in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville
• survived by two sons, James Ray Bourge and Dr. Robert C. Bourge and wife, Cutessa Detraz of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Mary Odile Bourge of Abbeville; one brother, Numa J. Bourge Jr. and wife, Veda Allen, of Lufkin, Texas; two sisters, Gladys B. Mayers of Port Arthur, Texas, and Bernice B. Bourg of Houma; three grandchildren, Ryan Lee Bourge of Abbeville, Christain A. Bourge of Washington and Crystal B. Cochiara, of Lafayette; four great-grandchildren, Madeline Elise Bourge of Washington, Joel Victor, Jamie Odile and William Ray Cochiara of Lafayette; and his special friends, Bud and Dot Chauvin
• preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Broussard Bourge; his parents, Numa J. Bourge Sr. and Esperie Landry Escudier; one sister, Pearl Bourge Dubois; and a loving aunt, Lucetta Landry
• World War II veteran and worked for the Louisiana Department of Health for 25 years; member of the American Legion
• Vincent Funeral Home

 

MAY 14, 2005

Chester Chaisson

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:55 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005
• visitation Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service Tuesday at the church with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Lucille Thibodaux Chaisson; two sons, Chris and Stuart Chaisson; three daughters, Connie Chauvin and husband Andy, Rebecca Chaisson, and Rachel Guzman and husband Tommy Guzman Sr.; three brothers, Lawrence, Jackson and Lester Chaisson; one sister, Theresa Price; five grandchildren, Bryan Landry and wife, Katie, Joshua Landry, Michelle Desmares, Sarah Guzman and Tommy Guzman Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Kylie Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Edna Dubois Chaisson; one brother, Easton Chaisson; and one sister, Eviola Cross
• Falgout Funeral Home

Pearly Mae James

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ber-wick Madison Jr. and wife, Janice, of New Orleans, and Bobby Madison and wife, Marian, of New Orleans; one brother, Lanuel James of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn Willis and Margaret James, both of Houma; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Samuel James and Pearl Turner James; and two brothers, Leslie James and Jonas James
• homemaker
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Katherine Jones

• age 71, a native of Gibson and resident of Orange, Texas, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005
• religious service Monday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. A service for her brother, Charles Stewart of Gibson, will be held at the same time Monday
• survived by one son, Sinhue Johnson of York, Penn.; five daughters, Kathryn Savoy of Beaumont, Texas, Shondra Perrsall, Dena Johnson and Ada Brown, all of York, and Ann-Toinette Preston of Houston; two brothers, George Stewart and David Stewart, both of Houston; one sister, Gloriatine Dillard of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• dietary assistant at York Hospital in York, before moving to Orange in 1984; parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church in Orange

Jelpi Pierre Picou

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:04 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2005
• survived by his wife, Irma Jane Porche Picou; eleven children, Lisette Brunet, Deborah Picou, Larke Fabre, Etienne Picou, Nicole Lovitt, Monique Rozands, Jelpi Picou Jr., Emilie Pitre, James Picou, Charles Picou, and Adrienne Picou; three sons-in-law, Joe Lovitt, Ricky Rozands, and Billy Pitre; two daughters-in-law, Carrol Picou and Ilona Picou; and ten grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovelace and Laura Anne Defelice Picou; and fourteen brothers and sisters
• retired educator for Terrebonne Parish schools and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Charlie Leroy ‘Scrap Doc’ Stewart Sr.

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005
• visitation until service time Monday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emma Bernadine Johnson Stewart; six sons, Charlie Stewart Jr., Roy Stewart, Micheal Stewart, Larry Stewart, Delbert Stewart, and Clay Stewart; seven daughters, Valerie S. Carvin, Gloria S. Short, Bernada S. Clay, Lisa S. Short, Bernetta Stewart, Janell Stewart, and Gilda Stewart; two brothers, David Stewart and George Stewart; one sister, Gloriastine S. Dillard; 38 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Stewart; one daughter, Katerine Stewart; three brothers, Andrew Stewart, Daniel Stewart and Thomas Stewart; and five sisters, Leola S. Marks, Gladys S. Bulter, Bessie S. Coleman, Elizabeth Stewart and Mary S. Brown
• another sister, Katherine Jones, died six days after his death
• retired; parishioner of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

 

MAY 16, 2005

Charlotte Therese Falgout Boquet

• age 58, a native of Pointe-Ala-Hache and resident of Houma, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Living Word Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel John Boquet Sr. of Houma; two sons, Daniel John Boquet Jr. and John Michael Boquet; three daughters, Mrs. Pat (Pamela Marie) Gordon, Mrs. Brian (Nancy Ann) Fournier and Mrs. Michael (Michele Marie) LeBlanc; one brother, Tommy Falgout; two sisters, Mary Lou Wahl and Gloria Cunningham; and 18 grandchildren, Kristie Matherne, Dustin Boquet, Heather Boquet, Danielle Fournier, Jordon Boquet, Britney Fournier, Kevin Gordon, Brandon Boquet, Aubrey Fournier, Grant Gordon, Ruth Boquet, Owen Pellegrin, Patrick Gordon Jr., Michelle Gordon, Amy LeBlanc, Ashley LeBlanc, Kelly LeBlanc and Daniel LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Norris Falgout and Lydia Nettleton Falgout; and one grandchild, John Gordon
• teacher at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary School and a member of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ronald Eugene ‘Ron’ Devine

• age 56, a native of Bloomington, Ill., and resident of Gray, died Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Kay Mallicoat Devine of Houma; two sons, James Russel Devine and wife, Tammy, of Houma, and Joseph Eugene Devine of Schriever; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Corry and husband, Lloyd, of Arrowsmith, Ill., and Mary J. Devine of Bloomington; one brother-in-law, David Logue; six sisters-in-law, Rose Barnett, Doris Lamb, Peggy Williams, Diana LeBlanc, Melissa Stimler and Pamela Logue; and six grandchildren, Tiffany E. Davis, Justin E. Devine, Taylor K. Devine, Heather M. Neal, Tre' P. Britton and Jaden M. Richard
• preceded in death by his parents, James Devine and Marian Thompson Devine
• butcher at Rouses and a member of Grace Bible Church; avid NASCAR fan, especially a lifelong fan of driver Bill Elliot; devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather; as a hobby, he always enjoyed doing mechanic work on cars
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Odile D. Doucet

• age 80, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 1:12 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one stepson, Dennis Doucet Sr.; four daughters, Drena G. Terrebonne, Glinda G. Guidry, Shelley Doucet Hebert and Gertie G. Cheramie; one brother, O. B. "Nit" Dufrene; one sister, Louise D. Grabert; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Gisclair; her second husband, Clarence Doucet; her parents, Ulyesse and Augustine Hartman Dufrene; three brothers, Gillis, Dennis and Sewell Dufrene; and five sisters, Eulcia "Cia" Cheramie, Justillia "Mim" Chiasson, Felecia "Bill" Dufrene, Viola "Vie" Dominique and Clothilde Dufrene

Vivian Edith Gaubert

• age 87, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Carroll Gaubert and wife, Lillie, and Richard Gaubert and wife, Dianne; three sisters, Mabel Gaubert, Alma Gaubert and Enid G. Holibaugh; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin Gaubert; five brothers, Edward, Wallace, Sylvester "S. J.", Ernest "Sonny" and Raymond Gaubert; and three sisters, Elise G. Falgout, Earline Gaubert and Mildred Gaubert
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Beatrice ‘Ms. Bee’ Richard Louviere

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Barry Louviere of Houma; and one grandchild, Norman "J. J." Bergeron of Bayou Black
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Louviere Sr.; her parents, Medric Richard and Althea Guillot Richard; three sons, Norman "N. J." Louviere Jr., Richard Louviere and Carey Louviere; and six brothers, Anthony, Abby, Percy, Thomas, Dennis and Albon Richard
• homemaker, a member of St. Anthony Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin’s Funeral Home

 

MAY 17, 2005

Melinda Bergeron Benoit

• age 35, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Daigle Memorial Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Brad J. Benoit; her parents, Gary Bergeron and Emma Soudelier Bergeron; one son, Cody Benoit; her mother-in-law, Shirley Benoit; her father-in-law, Clifton Benoit; her brother-in-law, Bryan Benoit and wife, Kim, three sisters, Melissa Thibodeaux and husband, Chad, Monica Lagarde and husband, Malcolm, and Melanie Pequeno and husband, Joshua; five nephews; and three nieces
• Falgout Funeral Home

Craig Michael Callais

• age 21, a native and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, May 15, 2005
• funeral services held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Michael and Linda Callais; his grandparents, Ruby Callais and Mary and Werlin LeBouef; two brothers, Jace and wife, Celeste, Callais and Eddie Callais and fiancee’, Juliet Boudreaux; his uncles, Jon Callais and Raymond LeBouef and wife, Annette LeBouef; his godparents, Robin Callais and Calvin Rousse; his cousins, Joni and Ryan Callais; and his nephew, Hayden Michael Callais
• 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School and enjoyed fishing and hunting; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Nolan F. Chiasson

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Francis "Willie" Chiasson; one sister, Joyce Chiasson Slayden; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Josephine Gros Chiasson; one brother, Norman Chiasson Sr.; and one sister, Theresa Rivet

Ronald Eugene ‘Ron’ Devine

• age 56, a native of Blooming-ton, Ill., and resident of Gray, died Sunday, May 15, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Kay Mallicoat Devine of Gray; two sons, James Russel Devine and wife, Tammy, of Houma, and Joseph Eugene Devine of Schriever; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Corry and husband, Lloyd, of Arrowsmith, Ill., and Mary J. Devine of Bloomington; one brother-in-law, David Logue; six sisters-in-law, Rose Barnett, Doris Lamb, Peggy Williams, Diana LeBlanc, Melissa Stimler and Pamala Logue; and six grandchildren, Tiffany E. Davis, Justin E. Devine, Tayler K. Devine, Heather M. Neal, Tre' P. Britton and Jaden M. Richard
• preceded in death by his parents, James Devine and Marian Thompson Devine
• butcher at Rouses and a member of Grace Bible Church; avid NASCAR fan, especially a lifelong fan of driver Bill Elliot; devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather; hobby he always enjoyed doing mechanic work on cars
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Navarre Fonseca

• age 68, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two stepsons, Clifton Fonseca and David Fonseca Sr.; one daughter, Ginger Babin; one brother, Duroy Navarre; four sisters, Anna Navarre, Janet Gilcrease, Betty Navarre and Victoria Grabert; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Fonseca; her parents, Emile Navarre and Hilda Pontiff Navarre; two brothers, Eudis and Junius Navarre; and two sisters, Eula Pinel and Rose May Navarre

Charles F. Kennedy

• age 80, a native of McGee, Miss., and resident of Gheens, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation to service time today at Gheens Presbyterian Church; services today at the church, with burial Thursday at Epps Cemetery
• survived by two sons, William and Charles "Terry" Kennedy; one daughter, Jeanette Freeman; one sister, Mamie McGlawn; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Owens Kennedy; his parents, William Jefferson Kennedy and Janie Dukes Kennedy; two brothers, Troy Kennedy and Hershel Craft; and one sister, Cleo Parris

Nelta Rodrigue Kiser

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald R. Kiser; one son, Vernon Joseph Granier Jr. and wife, Jocelyn Granier; one daughter, Tonia Marie Stockton and husband, Gerald Stockton; one sister, Nettie R. Webre; two grandchildren, Brooké Granier and Slade Stockton; and three step-grandchildren, Malia Untermeyer, Zachary Untermeyer and Jeremy Casey
• preceded in death by her parents, Ludger and Armelise Rodrigue Rodrigue
• an avid fisher-woman and avid gardener; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Jelpi Pierre Picou

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:04 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2005
• at his request, no service
• survived by his wife, Irma Jane Porche Picou; eleven children, Lisette Brunet, Deborah Picou, Larke Fabre, Etienne Picou, Nicole Lovitt, Monique Rozands, Jelpi Picou Jr., Emilie Pitre, James Picou, Charles Picou, and Adrienne Picou; three sons-in-law, Joe Lovitt, Ricky Rozands, and Billy Pitre; two daughters-in-law, Carrol Picou and Ilona Picou; and ten grandchildren, Matthew, Max and Taylor Fabre, Andrew Lovitt, Mallory and Ricky Rozands Jr., Michael and Jonathan Brunet, Samuel Pitre and Luc Picou
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovelace and Laura Anne Defelice Picou; and fourteen brothers and sisters
• retired educator for Terrebonne Parish schools and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Clarice Aucoin Theriot

• age 70, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Cut Off, died at 1 p.m. Monday, May 16, 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 her husband, Arnold Theriot; two sons, Joseph and Leslie Theriot; two daughters, Lorene T. Billiot and Jacqueline T. Dupre; two brothers, Joseph B. Aucoin and Wilson J. Aucoin; one sister, Mary Jane Wood; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Jean and Louisiana Higginbotham Aucoin; two brothers, Leslie and Alan Aucoin; and two sisters, Taah A. Mott and Alida A. Courville
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

MAY 18, 2005

Lilly Bert Allemand Cunningham

• age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Edward J. Cunningham of Houma; one son, Michael Cunningham Sr. and wife, Cynthia; one daughter, Barbara Jane Cunningham Lapeyrouse; four brothers, Euma Allemand, Herbert Allemand, Norman Allemand and Ray Allemand; one sister, Noelie Charpentier; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anidas Allemand Sr. and Valerie LeBlanc Allemand; one son-in-law, Stephen J. Lapeyrouse; three brothers, Roland Allemand Sr., Anidas Allemand Jr. and Norris Allemand; and one sister, Lorraine Bousegard
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Summers Picou

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edwina Taylor Picou; three sons, Reginald Patrick Picou, Ronald Summers Picou and Gregory Kevin Picou; one daughter, Alice Mary Gilmore; three stepchildren, Gwendolyn C. Mallet, Chester V. Christensen and Darlene C. Daigle; two brothers, Raymond Picou and Urban Picou; one sister, Patricia Clement; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Patrick A. Picou and Alice A. Lafort Picou; his stepmother, Odyessa Navarre; and two brothers, Fernand Picou and Patrick Picou

Barbara Jean Marie Dupre Thomas

• age 64, a native New Orleans and resident of Bayou Dularge, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elmer W. Thomas of Bayou Dularge; three sons, Michael Bergeron of Houma, Travis Thomas and wife, Lisa, of Pittsboro, N. C., and Troy Thomas of Houma; two daughters, Mona Jackson and husband, Ricky, of Bayou Dularge and Monica Jackson of Charleston, Miss.; one stepson, David W. Thomas of Silverton, Ga.; four stepdaughters, Glenda Van Gilder of Florida, Rebecca Thomas of Sparta, Tenn., Danita Jara and Betty Ware of Florida; three brothers, Jackie Dupre and wife, Kathy, of Thibodaux, Sidney Dupre and wife, Linda, and Gary Dupre and wife, Marie, of Waggaman; one sister, Bobbie Chauvin and husband, Raymond, of Bayou Dularge; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Dupre Sr. and Bernice Belanger Dupre; one granddaughter, Crystal Danielle Jackson; and one sister, Joyce D. Billiot
• homemaker, a member of St. Eloi Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

 

MAY 19, 2005

Paten Calloway Sr.

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge, died at 8:11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Wilson Calloway; his former wife, Mary Felton; five sons, Earl Calloway and wife, Cynthia, of Midlothian, Va., Eddie Calloway and wife, Joan, of Houma, Ronald Calloway and wife, Angela, of Houma, Paten Calloway Jr. and wife, Lydia, of Rialto, Calif., and Calvin Calloway of Los Angeles; seven daughters, Oceola Pledger and husband, Warb, of Houma; Gwendolyn Bivins and husband, Micheal, of Norristown, Pa., Gail Collins and husband, Albert, of Houma, Janice Antoine of Houma, Celeste Sneeze and husband, Charles, of Houma and Cynthia Neville and Patricia Neville, both of Houma; one brother, Nathaniel Calloway Jr.; 40 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Calloway Sr. and Rosie Hawkins Calloway; two sons, Donald Calloway and Joseph Neville; one brother, James Calloway Sr.; and four sisters, Beatrice Richardson, Lillie Woods, Lucy Calloway and Rose Woolens
• U. S. Army World War II veteran and was a self-employed fence contractor; member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Lilly Bert Allemand Cunningham

• age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Edward J. Cunningham of Houma; one son, Michael Cunningham Sr. and wife, Cynthia; one daughter, Barbara Jane Cunningham Lapeyrouse; five brothers, Euma, Herbert, Norman, Edwin and Ray Allemand; one sister, Noelie Charpentier; six grandchildren, Michael Cunningham Jr., Scott Cunningham, Holly Cunningham Boudreaux, Darrell Lapeyrouse, Jerome Lapeyrouse and Danita Lapeyrouse Dinger; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anidas Allemand Sr. and Valerie LeBlanc Allemand; one son-in-law, Stephen J. Lapeyrouse; three brothers, Roland Allemand Sr., Anidas Allemand Jr. and Norris Allemand; and one sister, Lorraine Bousegard
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edward Joseph ‘Captain Black’ LeBouef Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Corrine M. Cooper LeBouef of Houma; two sons, Edward J. LeBouef Jr. and wife, Dorothy, and Michael E. LeBouef and wife, Tammy, of Houma; one brother, George Thibodaux of Houma; one sister, Rita Lusignan of Houma; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Julie Ann Thibodeaux; one son, Joseph LeBouef; and six brothers, Thomas, Arthur and Randolph Luke, Justillen Carlos, Harry Luke and Harold Luke Sr.
• boat captain with Adams Towing and a member of Living Word Church

Marietta ‘Mary’ Ludlow

• age 72, a native of Marshall County, Iowa, and resident of Raceland, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael "Mike" Jenkins; three daughters, Jolene Pech, Deborah Itschner and Cheryl Lyons; three brothers, Eugene, Howard and Lloyd Ludlow; one sister, Clarice Alsbaugh; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
• preceded in death by her parents, Earl Ransom and Mildred Sumpter Ludlow; one daughter, Michelle Diane Jenkins; two grandchildren, Corie Ann Robichaux and Brian Scott Fansler; and one great-grandchild, Mark Anthony LeBlanc Jr.
• Catholic

Bryan Eric ‘Boobie’ Wolfe

• age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Livingston, Texas, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Roland Sr. and Cementra Swing Wolfe; three sons, Bryan Watson of Houma, Bryan Wolfe of Alabama and Jarvis Wolfe of Oklahoma; one daughter, LaCole Wolfe of New Orleans; four brothers, Roland Wolfe Jr., Gregory Wolfe and Roland Mitchell, all of Houma, and Roland Wolfe Jr. and wife, Graca; four sisters, Carmalisa James and husband, Phil, Paula Clark, Rolinda Wolfe and Cotrice Henry; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sarah Harris Wolfe and Arthur Swing Sr.; and one brother, Jerome Anthony Wolfe
• U. S. Army veteran and was Catholic

 

MAY 20, 2005

Irene E. Barrilleaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Robert Thomas Barrilleaux; one daughter, Sheila B. Griffin; five brothers, Nolan, Daniel, Ernest, Gilbert and Israel Eschette Jr.; three sisters, Annabelle Henry, Lorena Adams and Eloise Plaisance; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Barrilleaux; her parents, Israel and Marie Comeaux Eschette; three brothers, Murphy, Earl and Paul Eschette; and one sister, Earline Richardelle
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Nakia Prince Bernard

• age 19, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by her husband, Zawara L. Bernard of Houma; her parents, Earlesy III and Sandra Prince of Thibodaux; one son, Devin Z. Bernard of Houma; one sister, Martika M. Prince of Thibodaux; and her grandparents, Earlesy Prince Jr. of Gibson and Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux
• member of Beacon Light Baptist Church; employed by Pizza Hut

Arthur Martin

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:44 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Joseph Martin and wife, Louise, Warren Martin and Micheal Martin; four daughters, Ethel Greene, Ollie Patterson and husband, Woble, Pansy White and husband, Charles, and Rosa Scott; 23 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Martin; his parents, Joe Pempiton and Elnora Johnson Mills; one son, Arthur Martin Jr.; one brother, Willie Parker; and four sisters, Carry J. Larry, Alice J. Polidore, Rosie J. Sims and Mildred P. Brooks
• employee of South Coast Corp. until retirement and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church

Juanita Celestine Thomas

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 8:01 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Triumph Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by her husband, Eddie Thomas Sr. of Gibson; two sons, Eddie Thomas Jr. of Jonesburg, Ga., and Marvin Thomas of Houma; two daughters, Glenda Johnson of Gibson and Loretta Shanklin of New Orleans; one brother, Sylvester Celestine of Gibson; one sister, Ethel Mae Major of Raceland; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cora Brown Celestine and Sidney Celestine; and four brothers, George Harvey Sr., Charles Williams, Sidney Celestine Jr. and Eddie Celestine Sr.
• retired housekeeper for Lakewood Hospital and was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

Mary Smith Thomas

• age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 14, 2005
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Walter Thomas of Raceland; two sons, Garland Thomas and wife, Veronica, of Indian Head, Md., and Robert Smith and wife, Cassandra, of Dallas; two stepsons, Gerald Thomas and wife, Audrey, of Harvey, and Elvis Thomas and wife, Melissia, of Breaux Bridge; two daughters, Zelda Price and Tekieta Thomas, both of Raceland; two stepdaughters, Virginia Thomas of Dallas, and Dorothy Abraham and husband, Donald, of Houston; one foster daughter, Meosha Criswell of Lafayette; two brothers, Philip Smith of Kenner and Monroe Smith of New Orleans; six sisters, Rosa Nell Smith of Lockport, Ola Brown, Audrey Jones and husband, Lawrence, Lenora Smith and husband, Melvin, of Raceland, Viola Rushing and Barbara Alexander and husband, Nolan, of Houston; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Leola Smith; and one brother, Leroy Smith
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church

Wilmer J. ‘Jack’ Watson Sr.

• age 77, a native of Gibson and resident of New Orleans, died at 3 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ritamae Purnell Watson; one son, Wilmer Watson Jr.; one daughter, Yvette C. Nicholas; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• retired plasterer and owner of Sportsman Paradise Lounge; member of Local 93, Local Union and Sportsman Hunting Club

 

MAY 21, 2005

Rufus Thomas Jr.

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Detroit, died Friday, May 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Izetta T. Thomas of Thibodaux; three daughters, Yolanda Brown, Felicia Lee and Anissa Thomas of Detroit; two stepdaughters, Patricia Carter and Sherry Darnell of Detroit; three sons, Awazi Lee, Cardeae Thomas and Pierre Payne, all of Detroit; one stepson, Don Berry of Detroit; four sisters, Richardean Washington, Martha T. Thomas and Linda A. Thomas of Thibodaux and Yvette T. Henderson of Arlington, Texas; three brothers, Lionel Adams Sr. and Martin Thomas, both of Thibodaux; and Leonard Thomas Sr. of Baton Rouge; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Rufus Thomas Sr.; two sisters, Delores Davis and Lois T. Jackson; one stepsister, Yvonne D. Stepter; and one stepbrother, James Thomas

Sterling George Callegan Sr.

• age 77, a native of LaPlace and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Juanita Fields Callegan of Houma; his former wife, Ouida Haydel Callegan of Houma; three sons, Wesley Callegan of Centerville, Sterling G. Callegan Jr. of Houma and Tyler Callegan and wife, Christine, of Mathews; six daughters, Julie C. Porche and husband, Terry, Leslie C. Gautreaux and husband, Jerry, Sally C. Breaux and husband, Mark, Lisa Callegan, Trina C. LeCompte and husand, Jeffery, and Stacy Callegan of Houma; one stepson, Tony Avet of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Cindy Avet of Harahan; four brothers, Eugene J. Callegan of Slidell, Percy P. "Butch" Callegan Jr. of Birmingham, Alab., LeRay "Pete" Callegan of DeRidder and Harvey Callegan of Baton Rouge; one sister, Hazel "Sister" Roussel of Hester; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Paul Callegan and Hazel Alleman Callegan; one grandson, Brandon M. Callegan; and one brother, L. J. Callegan
• retired technician with United Gas Pipeline and owner of Sterling’s Exxon Service Station; member of the American Legion, Bayou State Gasoline Retailers Association and was executive director for 10 years; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of First Baptist Church of Houma

 

MAY 21, 2005

Sterling George Callegan Sr.

• age 77, a native of LaPlace and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his loving wife, Juanita Fields Callegan of Houma; his former wife, Ouida Haydel Callegan of Houma; loving father of three sons, Wesley Callegan of Centerville, Sterling G. Callegan Jr. of Houma and Tyler Callegan and wife, Christine, of Mathews; loving father of six daughters, Julie C. Porche and husband, Terry, Leslie C. Gautreaux and husband, Jerry, Sally C. Breaux and husband, Mark, Lisa Callegan, Trina C. LeCompte and husand, Jeffery, and Stacy Callegan of Houma; one stepson, Tony Avet of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Cindy Avet of Harahan; four brothers, Eugene J. Callegan of Slidell, Percy P. "Butch" Callegan Jr. of Birmingham, Alab., LeRay "Pete" Callegan of DeRidder and Harvey Callegan of Baton Rouge; one sister, Hazel "Sister" Roussel of Hester; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Paul Callegan and Hazel Alleman Callegan; one grandson, Brandon M. Callegan; and one brother, L. J. Callegan
• retired technician with United Gas Pipeline and owner of Sterling’s Exxon Service Station; member of the American Legion, Bayou State Gasoline Retailers Association and was executive director for 10 years; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of First Baptist Church of Houma
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Nicole Ann Daisy

• age 20, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral tome Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by her parents, Willie and Enid Trahan Daisy of Theriot; father Ray Theriot of Theriot; companion Rusty Sanchez of Gray; daughter, Jade Marie Sanchez of Gray; four brothers, Willie Daisy Jr. and wife, Adrian, Nicholas Daisy, Trey Daisy of Theriot and Johnny O’Mara of Galveston, Texas; three sisters, Jacqueline Bergeron of Chauvin, Amanda O’Mara and Brandy O’Mara of Galveston; grandparents, Gladys Christopher of Batesville, Ark. and Raymond Theriot of Theriot; two nieces, Kaylee Daisy and Cami Dean; and one nephew, Ivan Daisy
• preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Angeline Daisy and Adam and Beulah Trahan
• custodian for M&D House Keeping and a member of Bayou Dularge Baptist Church
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Elenora Chauvin Davis

• age 96, a native and resident of Lockport died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral tome Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Mae C. LeCompte, Elise C. Allemand and Florence C. Gaubert
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Davis; parents, Xavier Sr. and Mathilde Curole Chauvin; four brothers, Elmo, Eckline, Claiborne Sr, and Xavier Chauvin Jr.; and two sisters, Clothilda C. Arcement and Frances C. Ougel
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Clarence Joseph Hebert

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation today and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lora Cheramie Hebert; one son, Jeff Hebert and wife, Kathy L.; two daughters, Gail M. Hebert Cheramie and Sandra M. Hebert Stewart and husband, Stephen Marc; one brother, Alvin Hebert; one sister, Alverta H. Cheramie; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Romanda Cheramie Hebert; parents Early and Lucille Dufrene Hebert; one son-in-law, Peter John Cheramie; two brothers, Eroy and Surgis Hebert; and one sister, Mary Ann H. Matherne
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; retired superintendent for North American Shipbuilders with 27 years experience

Herrick Paul Ledet

• age 83, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass held Monday at the church with burial in Cheramie cemetery
• survived by his wife, Juanita Rita Rodrigue Ledet; one daughter, Ella Ledet; one brother, Raoul Ledet Jr.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by parents, Raoul Sr. and Ella Pierce Ledet; and one brother, Mervin Ledet Sr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II

Ray J. Picou

• age 73, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First United Pentacostal Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mamis E. Dufresne Picou; two sons, Kenneth Picou and wife, Karen, and Seth Picou; two stepsons Timmy Dufresne and wife, Anne, and Craig Dufresne; three daughters, Rae Ann Chauvin and husband, Michael, Renee’ Hebert and husband, Thomas, and Lorenia Bourg and husband, Mark; one stepdaughter, Cynthia D. Dupre and husband, Rodney; one brother, Felton Picou; three sisters, Miriam P. Brossette, Rona P. Rodrigue and Rhea P. Voisin; one half-sister Ruby P. LeBoeuf; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Orenia LeCompte Picou; parents, Elam and Pearl Picou; four brothers, Roland, Wibur, Corbet and Noel Picou; three half-brothers, Houston, Elam Jr. and John Picou; two sisters, Helen Bellanger and Bonnie Belle Fitch; and four half-sisters, Gertrude Mason, Emily Savoie, Ester LeBouef and Pearl Pitre
• nondenominational and a veteran of the Korean War with the U. S. Army

 

MAY 23, 2005

Albert Adam Billiot

• age 96, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Manson, Maurice, Davis and Tilden Billiot; four daughters, Edith Wainwright, Ann LeBlanc, Gloria Cheramie and Ollie Verdin; 30 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Oxcila Mary Billiot; his parents, Isidore and Rosalie Dardar Billiot; one son, Antoine Billiot; one daughter, Gladys Billiot; three brothers, Frank, Edison and Wilson Billiot; one stepbrother, Dudley Dardar; and one sister, Synder Dardar
• self-employed fisherman and was Catholic

Linton F. Callais

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clothilde P. Callais; three sons, Daniel, Raymond Sr. and David Callais; two brothers, Clivington and Clinton Callais; two sisters, Julia C. Vegas and Barbara C. Trahan; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Xavier Sr. and Viola E. Hingle Callais; three brothers, Anderson Jr., Theophile and Lindy Callais; and two sisters, Trina C. Boudreaux and Earlia C. Guidry
• World War II Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Lillian Hebert Folse

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:39 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one sister, Rita Autin; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Joseph Folse; her parents, Justilien and Beulah Toups Hebert; and three brothers, Albert, Clifton and Nolan Hebert
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Jayce Laine Leroux

• age 3 months, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:28 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Amy Lynn Leroux; his grandfather, John Leroux Jr.; his grandmother, Julie Levron Leroux; his great-grandfather, Daniel P. Levron; his great-grandmother, Yvonne Rhodes Leroux; his great-great-grandmothers, Joyce Babin Levron and Vivian Rhodes; his godparents, uncle Andy Leroux and cousin Emily Battaglia; his great aunts and uncles, Jeanine and David Battaglia, Janet and Troy Naquin, Daniel II and Michele Levron, Brenda and Ernie Babin Jr., David Leroux and Mark and Julie Leroux; and his cousins, Cameron Naquin, Seth Naquin, Andrew Levron, Billie Babin and Ernie John Babin III
• preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Elaine Naquin Levron; his great-grandfather, John Leroux Sr.; and his great-great-grandfather, Daniel J. Levron
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Marie Guidry Picou

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Joseph Picou; her parents, Elie Joseph and Margarite Guidry Guidry; four brothers, Philicien, Mark, Marcelin and Jessie Guidry; and one sister, Martha G. Montrejean
• member of the Eastern Stars

Roxanne F. Picou

• age 55, a native and current resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, after a battle with cancer
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• survived by her mother, Elsie Eschete Picou; her siblings, Dr. Keith and Josie Mendoza Picou, sons, Kyle and Kevin, of McAllen, Texas; Bryce and Vickie Usie Picou, daughter Michelle, husband, Shea Musso, and son, Ian, and son, Ryan, of Bourg; Jana and Michael Kendrick, son, Baron, and daughters, Erika and Lori of Shreveport; Drs. Bryan and "Cissy" Brittain Picou, daughters, Megan, Sara and Catie, son, "T-Bryan," of Natchitoches; Drs. Marcia and Dan Marsh, daughters, Rachel and Audrey of Baton Rouge; and Chad and Maria Hutchinson Picou, daughters, Erin and Claire of Luling; friend and cousin, Patsy Brossette Cheron; and lifelong buddies, Michaeline Lirette, Mike LeBoeuf, of Houma and Gabriel Zehner of Springfield, Ore.
• preceded in death by her father, Carbert Picou
• lifetime career with South Central/Northwest Pacific Bell and Q-West Communications including being the first female lineman in Houma; highly respected by her co-workers for her abilities and commitment to her job but most of all for her fun loving spirit, determination and concern for others
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Mildred Gros Rouen

• age 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Wayne Rouen and wife, Bernice, of Schriever; five daughters, Faye Dupre, Karen Hall and husband, Jerry, of Gray, Carolyn Lovell and husband, James "Jimmy", of Houma, Joanne David and husband, Leo, of Thibodaux, and Celeste Thibodaux and husband, Ronnie, of Schriever; three sisters, Claire Babin, Lena Babin of Schriever and Joy Benoit of Thibodaux; two brothers, Davis Gros of Gray and Andy Gros of Port Neches, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hugh J. Rouen; her parents, Philip and Inez Duet Gros; and three sisters, Pearl Hebert, Velma Mire and Bonnie Pennington
• member of St. Bridget’s Ladies Auxiliary, St. Bridget Church community volunteer and a member of St. Bridget Senior Citizen; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Louise Leggett Taylor

• age 82, a native of Savannah, Ga., and resident of Patterson, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James Bradford Taylor of Baton Rouge and John Edward Taylor of Belle Chasse; two daughters, Ann T. Patrick of Austin, Texas, and Jennifer Pillaro of Franklin; one sister, Zelma Cherry of Bellvue, Neb.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Bryon Taylor; her parents, Edward and Jessie Womble Leggett; two brothers, Paul B. and John E. Leggett; and one sister, Mrs. C. A. Walters

Anthony Joseph Trahan Sr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna Prejean Trahan; one son, Anthony Trahan Jr.; one brother, Louis "Track" Trahan Jr.; and five sisters, Margie T. Cressionie, Audrey T. Doucet, Violet T. Guidry, Patsy T. Hebert and Vivian T. Arceneaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Lillian Sevin Trahan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

MAY 24, 2005

George Edgar Shrigley

• age 75, a native of West Elizabeth, Pa., and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, of Parkinson’s disease
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; service of celebration of his life Thursday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Barry Hoekstra, church pastor, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Weightman Shrigley of Houma; one brother, Richard Shrigley and wife, Janet; one brother-in-law, Robert C. Weightman and companion, Jean Lund; five nieces, Kim Pearl and husband, Bruce, Karen Hartnett and husband, Ed, Rebecca Nagy and husband, Steve, Tracy Parzanese and husband, Vince, and Tara Brinton and husband, Evan; one nephew, Richard R. Shrigley Jr. and wife, Heidi; six great-nieces, Leah Pearl, Christi Smarski, Anne Smarski, Samantha Shrigley, Jacqui Pearl and Sara Shrigley; and seven great-nephews, Stephen Pearl, Michael Pearl, Matthew Shrigley, Ian Nagy, Ryan Nagy, Bo Brinton and Lars Brinton
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Tressie Gobbie Shrigley
• graduated from Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Pa., in 1949 and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh on a football scholarship from 1950-51; enlisted in the U. S. Navy from 1951-55 and served during the Korean War on the U. S. S. Bennington; after his discharge, he returned to Duquesne University and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration; began his career in Commercial Credit from 1960-68; worked for Westinghouse Credit Corp. in Pittsburgh as a senior internal auditor from 1968-76; credit manager for Ampco Pittsburgh Corp., Wyckoff Steel Div. from 1979-81; accepted the position as general credit manager of Patterson Services Inc. (now RPC Inc.) in Houma from 1982 until his retirement in 1998
• member of NACM Louisiana from 1983-98, serving as chairman of the board of directors the final three years; instrumental in establishing the Southeast Petroleum Industrial Credit Group and served as group chairman for two years; member of the local Credit Managers Association, Mid-States Group, Petroleum Equipment Supplies Association and past president of LACM
• he and his wife enjoyed their move to Houma and have made many wonderful friends and had fun learning the Cajun way of life; loved sports, woodworking, gardening, good food and was always ready to tell a good joke; member of the First United Methodist Church
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Eunice ‘Froe’ Johnfroe

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:48 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Leodia Guidry Johnfroe; two sons, Gerald Johnfroe Sr. and wife, Cheyenne, and Donald Johnfroe Sr. and wife, Marinda; three daughters, Elaine Gaspard and husband, Larry, Jennifer Johnfroe and Patty Griffin and husband, Ben; two brothers, Calvin and Ulysse Johnfroe; five sisters, Letucia Adams, Citolia Duet, Sedonia Duet, Lillian Terrebonne and Beatrice Duet; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Donatile Guidry Johnfroe; and one great-grandchild, Avia Guidry
• member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 427 and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Della Mary ‘Shine’ Rebardi Glynn

• age 71, a native of Berwick and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Al P. Glynn Sr. of Schriever; one son, Al P. Glynn Jr. of Schriever; two daughters, Judy Williams and husband, Harold, of Schriever and Debra Huval and husband, Aubrey, of Delcambre; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, John "Domonic" Rebardi and Agnes Blanchard Rebardi; three brothers, Julius Rebardi, David Rebardi and Domonic Rebardi Sr.; and three sisters, Edna Vidos, Ella White and Shirley Himel
• member of Word of Life Family Church in Patterson

John George Danner Jr.

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, May 23, 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 wife, Audrey France Danner; two sons, John George Danner III of Laurel, Md., and Jesse Louis Danner of Gulfport, Miss.; one brother, Robert Louis Danner of Metairie; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Danner Sr. and Florence Dwyer Danner
• U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 83, V. F. W. Post No. 3665 and a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a two time Grand Knight; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

 

MAY 25, 2005

James ‘Rick’ Caldwell

• age 54, a native of Kosciusko, Miss., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Meryl Poincot Caldwell; one son, Kevin Adams and wife, Tina; one daughter, Jamie Caldwell; one stepdaughter, Annette Bruno; two brothers, Jerry Caldwell and wife, Ruby, and Steven Caldwell and wife, Cheryl; two sisters, Margaret Chester and husband, Ron, and Jeanie Wise and husband, Ray; and six grandchildren, Krystin Bruno, Dustin Bruno, Brittney Adams, Donovan Adams, Alyssa Rodrigue and Dawson Rodrigue
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Barbara Caldwell
• the principal of religious education at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; member of the pastoral council, CYO, an Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus of St. Louis and volunteered at Bayou Blue Elementary School
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Morris ‘Mootie’ Joseph Jr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Lucy, died Saturday, May 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Edgard; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Raymer, Louis, Lawrence and Larry Joseph; and four sisters, Olivia Fiffie, Carolyn Gullage, Florence A. Joseph and Elizabeth Johnson
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris Joseph Sr. and Florence Baker Joseph; and two sisters, Janice London and Rosemary Gullage
• employee of St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office, Northrop Grumman, Dow Chemical-St. Charles Operation, Shell Exploration and Production Co., Port of South Louisiana and RPCC

Larry Thomas LaRose

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Jasper, Texas, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Marca LaRose of Jasper; his mother, Bessie LaRose of Orange, Texas; two sons, Gary T. LaRose and wife, Lori, of Vidor, Texas, and Kevin P. LaRose and wife, Stacey, of Orange; one stepson, Richard Melton and wife, Sue, of Milam, Texas; one stepdaughter, Jerrie Beth Lowery of Jasper; three sisters, Rosalie Duet of Houma, Shirley A. Williams and husband, Danny, of Tomball, Texas, and Linda M. LaRose of Orange; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• welder with American Beidge Co. and a U. S. Army Reserve; Baptist

Jerry Nacio Jr.

• age 38, a native of Larose and resident of Grand Isle, died Monday, May 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Antoinette B. Nacio; his parents, Jerry Nacio Sr. and Sharren Tibbs and Mary Lee Frazier Oliver; two brothers, Bobby Nacio and Lance Nacio; and two sisters, Valerie Cressonie and Marcellina Naquin
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Thurman Oliver; and one daughter, Delta Barthelemy
• member of Grand Isle Fire Department and TOPS

George Edgar Shrigley

• age 75, a native of West Elizabeth, Pa., and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, of Parkinson’s disease
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; service of celebration of his life Thursday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Barry Hoekstra, church pastor, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Weightman Shrigley of Houma; one brother, Richard Shrigley and wife, Janet; one brother-in-law, Robert C. Weightman and companion, Jean Lund; five nieces, Kim Pearl and husband, Bruce, Karen Hartnett and husband, Ed, Rebecca Nagy and husband, Steve, Tracy Parzanese and husband, Vince, and Tara Brinton and husband, Evan; one nephew, Richard R. Shrigley Jr. and wife, Heidi; six great-nieces, Leah Pearl, Christi Smarski, Anne Smarski, Samantha Shrigley, Jacqui Pearl and Sara Shrigley; and seven great-nephews, Stephen Pearl, Michael Pearl, Matthew Shrigley, Ian Nagy, Ryan Nagy, Bo Brinton and Lars Brinton
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Tressie Gobbie Shrigley
• graduated from Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Pa., in 1949 and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh on a football scholarship from 1950-51; enlisted in the U. S. Navy from 1951-55 and served during the Korean War on the U. S. S. Bennington; after his discharge, he returned to Duquesne University and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration; began his career in Commercial Credit from 1960-68; worked for Westinghouse Credit Corp. in Pittsburgh as a senior internal auditor from 1968-76; credit manager for Ampco Pittsburgh Corp., Wyckoff Steel Div. from 1979-81; accepted the position as general credit manager of Patterson Services Inc. (now RPC Inc.) in Houma from 1982 until his retirement in 1998
• member of NACM Louisiana from 1983-98, serving as chairman of the board of directors the final three years; instrumental in establishing the Southeast Petroleum Industrial Credit Group and served as group chairman for two years; member of the local Credit Managers Association, Mid-States Group, Petroleum Equipment Supplies Association and past president of LACM
• loved sports, woodworking, gardening, good food and was always ready to tell a good joke; member of the First United Methodist Church
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Ray ‘Ossie’ Tillett

• age 49, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by his mother, Juanita Tillett; two daughters, Nicole Hall and husband, Shane, and Destini Tillett; one brother, Ricky Tillett Sr. and wife, Sabrina; four sisters, Sarah Tillett, Carolyn Foret and husband, T-Mac, Nancy Rodrigue and husband, Jerry, and Angela Elkins; and two half-sisters, Irene Mapp and Brenda Jordan; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Tillett Sr.; and one half-brother, Robert Tillett

 

MAY 26, 2005

Lawrence W. Draper

• died Monday, May 23, 2005
• visitation Friday at Winnfield Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral service Saturday at Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge; funeral service Saturday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at Rankin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Rayville, with burial in Love and Charity Cemetery
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Joseph Harris Jr. of Houma; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Willis Miles of Chicago; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Carolyn Reddick, Walter and Shirley Reddick and Larry and Theresa Williams, all of Dallas; one foster brother, Elder Eugene Harris of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his adopted parents, Nelson W. and Josie Bradford Draper; his mother, Fannie Williams; one sister, Dorothy Williams; his grandmother, Evelyn DeBose; and one granddaughter, Jailyn Alaina Harris
• retired food-service manager from Louis Jetson Correctional Center for Youth with 18 years of service and was owner of L & D Tax Service for 25 years; member of Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Steward Board, Layman League, Sons of Allen, financial secretary and church accountant and a member of the male chorus

Fredrick Folse

• age 30, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service today at the church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Young Men’s Benevolent Society Cemetery
• survived by his father, the Rev. Grant Hill of Gheens; one sister, Carolyn Sylvester and husband, Eddie Sr., of Thibodaux; one brother, Larry Hill of Boutte; and his grandfather, Lawless Folse of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jane Folse
• served on the church program committee, was a youth choir sponsor, was on the scholarship committee and was church choir director at Third Zion Baptist Church; educator at St. Charles Parish Public Schools and was the chairman of the department of mathematics, assistant band director, color guard instructor/sponsor and culture club choir sponsor; former member of Louisiana State University Golden Band and was an active member in the Rejubilation Evangelical Community Choir as well as Men of Praise and Millenial Voices gospel groups; recognized for "Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers" and was Destrehan High School Teacher of the year from 2003-04 and was given a life membership of the Kappa Kappa Psi Award in 2005

Jerry Lee Myers

• age 52, a native of Vatican and resident of Mire, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Melancon Funeral Home; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral service Friday at Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Mire, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Crystal Lee Myers and fiance, Monty Estilette, of Opelousas and Jennifer Rose Myers of Eunice; the mother of his children, Cindy Theriot Myers of Eunice; his girlfriend, Darlene Turner of Seattle; his stepmother, Theresa Hanks Myers of Lafayette; five brothers, John Alton Myers and wife, Anna, of Lafayette, Louis Myers and wife, Pearlie, Kermit Myers and wife, Sheila, of Cibolo, Texas, Patrick Myers and wife, Sandra, and Jules Myers and wife, Vickie, of Oklahoma; three half-brothers, Wayne Myers and wife, Lisa, of Lafayette, Ricky Myers of Lafayette and Carl Myers and wife, Lee, of Fort Hood, Texas; one stepbrother, Michael "Micky" Thibodeaux and wife, Melissa, of Lafayette; and four half-sisters, Janet Myers of Lafayette, Dianne Singleton and husband, Billy, of Lafayette, Debbie Mespof and husband, Andrew "Mex," of Houma and Charlene LeBlanc and husband, Floyd, of Franklin
• preceded in death by his father, Jules Myers; his mother, Rose Sonnier; and one stepsister, Marie Meche
• sales manager for Louisiana Tank and was a member of the American Petroleum Institute; served as a U. S. Marine in the Vietnam War

Sarah Pertuit

• age 75, a native of Paulding, Ga., and resident of Raceland, died at 7:21 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005
• no services are scheduled
• survived by one son, Richard L. Gore of Georgia; one daughter, Pamela Jean Mathews of Georgia; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Daniel P. Pertuit; and her parents, William and Flora Pope Wigly

Penny Waddell

• age 32, a native of West Memphis, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 22, 2005
• private services held in Lexington, Miss.
• survived by her mother, Ruth I. Downer of Houma; two brothers, David Waddell and Ron Waddell and wife, Sheryl, all of Houma; two sisters, Georgia Anne Boudloche and husband, Will, and Donna Miller Owens and husband, Ted, all of Houma; and numerous nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Waddell Jr.

Esther Agnes Tamplain Waguespack

• age 80, a native of Garyville and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Wayne Waguespack and wife, Rose, Phillip B. Waguespack and wife, Pat, of Englewood Fla., Glen Michael Waguespack and wife, Charlene, of Marrero and Richard E. Waguespack Jr. and wife, Valarie, of San Antonio; one daughter, Patricia A. Bergeron and husband, Timothy, of Houma; two brothers, Earl Tamplain of Denham Springs and Daniel Tamplain of LaPlace; one sister, Joyce Bourgeois of Gramercy; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Waguespack Sr.; her parents, Louis Tamplain and Josephine Monconduit Tamplain; two brothers, Louis and Harry Tamplain; and two sisters, Nettie Atkins and Delia Vicknair
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

MAY 27, 2005

Emma Bruce Adams

• age 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 22, 2005
• mass was held Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Zoella Adams, Bessie Callais and Essie Hatcher; one son-in-law, Joe Callais; one brother, Irvin "Vin" Bruce; three sisters, Velma B. Eymard, Berna Lee, Gladys Adams; seven grandchildren, Mona Hatcher, Margo Myles, Richard "Dickie" Owen, Kerry Owen, Arleen Autin, Lela Langston and Wade Callais; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ignace J. Adams; her parents, Levy P. Bruce and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; one son, Woodrow Adams; two sons-in-law, Gilmay Autin and Eugene Hatcher; one daughter, Ouida Autin; two brothers, Herman Bruce and Marce (Mott) Bruce; three children, Nettie Plaisance, Leona Callais, Julia Herbert; and one grandchild, Shelly Owen
• enjoyed cooking and family gatherings
• Samart Funeral Home

Hollis ‘Jigger’ Bynum Jr.

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Monday, May 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Blades Bynum; one son, Duston John Bynum; three daughters, Elizabeth Benson, Holly Kirk and Maggie Bynum; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Bynum Sr. and Verda Lee Byrd Bynum Raines; and his step father, C. M. Raines
• past president of the Live Oak Fire Department in Waggaman and a member of the Bayou Gauche Fire Department

Lawrence W. Draper

• died Monday, May 23, 2005
• visitation Friday at Winnfield Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral service Saturday at Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge; funeral service Saturday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at Rankin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Rayville, with burial in Love and Charity Cemetery
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Joseph Harris Jr. of Houma; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Willis Miles of Chicago; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Carolyn Reddick, Walter and Shirley Reddick and Larry and Theresa Williams, all of Dallas; one foster brother, Elder Eugene Harris of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his adopted parents, Nelson W. and Josie Bradford Draper; his mother, Fannie Williams; one sister, Dorothy Williams; his grandmother, Evelyn DeBose; and one granddaughter, Jailyn Alaina Harris
• retired food-service manager from Louis Jetson Correctional Center for Youth with 18 years of service and was owner of L & D Tax Service for 25 years; member of Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Steward Board, Layman League, Sons of Allen, financial secretary and church accountant and a member of the male chorus

Penny Waddell

• age 32, a native of West Memphis, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 22, 2005
• services Saturday at First Assembly of God in Houma
• survived by her mother, Ruth I. Downer of Houma; two brothers: David Waddell and Ron Waddell and wife, Sheryl, all of Houma; two sisters, Georgia Anne Boudloche and husband, Will, and Donna Miller Owens and husband, Ted, all of Houma; and numerous nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Waddell Jr.

 

MAY 28, 2005

Adam J. ‘Da-Don’ Boudreaux

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, John Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Eve B. Orgeron and husband, Kenneth; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  preceded in death by his wife, Trina Callais Boudreaux; his parents, Lazard and Marie Martinez Boudreaux; one son, Jimmy Boudreaux; two daughters, Jennifer and Jo An Boudreaux; six brothers, Lazard Jr., Wilman, Wilson, Willie, Victor and Gorris Boudreaux; one half-brother Anthony Martinez; and two sisters, Anna Prestenbach and Olanda B. Vizier
• retired commercial trawler, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars

Roy Paul Pellegrin

• age 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 11:52 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice Blanchard Pellegrin; four sons, Burt Paul Pellegrin, Brian David Pellegrin, Dale Gerard Pellegrin and Mark Paul Pellegrin; one brother, Armond Pellegrin; three sisters, Rita Bergeron, Joyce Cox and Brunella Crochet; and seven grandchildren, Nichole, Brad, Eddie, Kevin, Aimee, Tyler and Sarah Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Cornelia Chiasson Pellegrin; one brother, Edward Pellegrin; and one sister, Mary Albina P. Chiasson
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and well known for his oil paintings and duck carving; also an avid sportsman, a member of Woodmen of the World and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MAY 29, 2005

Allen Charles Escheté

• age 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, May 21, 2005
• memorial service Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• survived by his wife, Mary-Emil Sundbery Escheté; three daughters, Allene Womack and husband, Kenneth, of Jackson, Miss., Elizabeth Escheté of Baton Rouge and Jane Parra and husband, Matthew, of Lafayette; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Sadie Savoie Escheté; and one brother, J. D. "Flap" Escheté

Roy Paul Pellegrin

• age 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 11:52 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice Blanchard Pellegrin; four sons, Burt Paul Pellegrin, Brian David Pellegrin, Dale Gerard Pellegrin and Mark Paul Pellegrin; one brother, Armond Pellegrin; three sisters, Rita Bergeron, Joyce Cox and Brunella Crochet; and seven grandchildren, Nichole, Brad, Eddie, Kevin, Aimee, Tyler and Sarah Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Cornelia Chiasson Pellegrin; one brother, Edward Pellegrin; and one sister, Mary Albina P. Chiasson
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and well known for his oil paintings and duck carving; also an avid sportsman, a member of Woodmen of the World and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edgar Anthony Richard Jr.

• age 62, a native of Ashland and a resident of Folsom, died at 1:48 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Glynn Richard of Folsom; three daughters, Carmen Ann Richard and husband, Perry Jr., of Schriever, Denise Fay Richard Madere and Laura Daisy Richard Mitch and husband, Darren, of Houma; two sons, David Brooks of Cameron, W.Va., and Samuel Brooks of St. Marys, Ga.; two brothers, Daniel Richard and Manuel Richard of Houma; four sisters, Betty R. Gautreaux, Doris R. Freeman, Barbara R. Pellegrin and Janet R. LeBlanc, all of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Anthony Richard Sr. and Daisy Mary Voisin Richard; and one brother, Nolan Richard
• retired pipeline welder with McDermott and former parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Shirley Clement Savoie

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived one son; Gary Domangue and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Sheila Billiot and husband, Boyd; one brother, Roland Clement and wife, Rita; one sister, Anna Trahan and husband, Wilbert; seven grandchildren, Kyle Billiot and wife, Holly, Chantel Comardelle and husband, Jacob, Ginger Bergeron and husband, Josh, Gary Domangue II, Conner Domangue, Blake Domangue and Dawn Domangue; four great-grandchildren, Tristen Billiot, Shaye Billiot, Kylie Billiot and Grace Bergeron; and four step-great-grandchildren, Ambra Vidos, Sage Vidos, Kameron Boudreaux and Dylan Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Savoie; her parents, Adrien Clement and Matilda Scott Clement; two brothers, Raymond Clement and Albert Clement; and two sisters, Albertine Clement Benoit and Eveanola Clement Domangue
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed gambling, fishing and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 29, 2005

Allen Charles Escheté

• age 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, May 21, 2005
• memorial service Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• survived by his wife, Mary-Emil Sundbery Escheté; three daughters, Allene Womack and husband, Kenneth, of Jackson, Miss., Elizabeth Escheté of Baton Rouge and Jane Parra and husband, Matthew, of Lafayette; and four grandchildren.
  preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Sadie Savoie Escheté; and one brother, J.D. "Flap" Escheté.

Roy Paul Pellegrin

• age 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 11:52 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice Blanchard Pellegrin; four sons, Burt Paul Pellegrin, Brian David Pellegrin, Dale Gerard Pellegrin and Mark Paul Pellegrin; one brother, Armond Pellegrin; three sisters, Rita Bergeron, Joyce Cox and Brunella Crochet; and seven grandchildren, Nichole, Brad, Eddie, Kevin, Aimee, Tyler and Sarah Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Cornelia Chiasson Pellegrin; one brother, Edward Pellegrin; and one sister, Mary Albina P. Chiasson
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and well known for his oil paintings and duck carving; also an avid sportsman, a member of Woodmen of the World and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edgar Anthony Richard Jr.

• age 62, a native of Ashland and a resident of Folsom, died at 1:48 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Glynn Richard of Folsom; three daughters, Carmen Ann Richard and husband, Perry Jr., of Schriever, Denise Fay Richard Madere and Laura Daisy Richard Mitch and husband, Darren, of Houma; two sons, David Brooks of Cameron, W. Va., and Samuel Brooks of St. Marys, Ga.; two brothers, Daniel Richard and Manuel Richard of Houma; four sisters, Betty R. Gautreaux, Doris R. Freeman, Barbara R. Pellegrin and Janet R. LeBlanc, all of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Anthony Richard Sr. and Daisy Mary Voisin Richard; and one brother, Nolan Richard
• retired pipeline welder with McDermott and former parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Shirley Clement Savoie

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived one son; Gary Domangue and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Sheila Billiot and husband, Boyd; one brother, Roland Clement and wife, Rita; one sister, Anna Trahan and husband, Wilbert; seven grandchildren, Kyle Billiot and wife, Holly, Chantel Comardelle and husband, Jacob, Ginger Bergeron and husband, Josh, Gary Domangue II, Conner Domangue, Blake Domangue and Dawn Domangue; four great-grandchildren, Tristen Billiot, Shaye Billiot, Kylie Billiot and Grace Bergeron; and four step-great-grandchildren, Ambra Vidos, Sage Vidos, Kameron Boudreaux and Dylan Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Savoie; her parents, Adrien Clement and Matilda Scott Clement; two brothers, Raymond Clement and Albert Clement; and two sisters, Albertine Clement Benoit and Eveanola Clement Domangue
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed gambling, fishing and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 30, 2005

Vernice LeCompte Ayo

• age 92, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died Friday, May 27, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Daniel J. Ayo Sr.; three daughters, Verna Mae A. Babin, Mary Jane A. Parks and Pamela A. Porche; two brothers, Malvin LeCompte and Roland LeCompte; three sisters, Eula L. Cancienne, Lillian L. Davis and Helen L. Dufour; 22 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. "Joe" Ayo; her parents, Willie and Evelyn Chauvin LeCompte; one daughter, Doris A. Knight; three brothers, Albert, Duffy and Herman LeCompte; two sisters, Della L. Robichaux and Elma L. Robichaux; and three grandchildren
• member of St. Hilary Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Louise Westerman Barras

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Cyprien Barras and wife, Patsy, of Napoleonville; three daughters, Marian B. Vega of Donaldsonville, Gladys B. Molitor and husband, Millard, of Houma and Peggy B. Boudreaux and husband, Robert, of Napoleonville; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Henry Barras; her parents, Valsin and Corrine Martin Westerman; three brothers, Clerfy, Leonard and Camille Westerman; one son-in-law, Sidney V. Vega Jr.; two infant grandchildren; one infant great-grandson; and Joseph H. Breaux, husband of her granddaughter, Diane Breaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Louise T. Hamilton

• age 65, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005
• funeral services were held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Clevin Brown of Thibodaux; three daughters, Audrey Francis, Betty Hamilton and Dianne Price, all of Thibodaux; three sons, Joseph Hamilton Jr. of Belle Rose, Raymond and Patrick Hamilton, both of Thibodaux; three sisters, Leola Adams and Celestine Batiste of Labadieville and Betty Washington of Thibodaux; one brother, Joseph Tyler of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hamilton Sr.; her parents, Ernest Sr. and Beatrice Singleton Tyler; two sons, Roland and Roy Hamilton; one sister, Beatrice Johnson; two brothers, Ernest Tyler Jr. and Henry Tyler; and her grandparents, Willie and Celestine Singleton
• member of Moses Baptist Church

George T. Oncale Sr.

• age 80, a native of Morgan City and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Opal Boudreaux Oncale; one son, George T. Oncale and wife, Peggy; three daughters, Christine Oncale, Denise Muelure and husband, Darrell, and Allie Oncale; one brother, Taylor Oncale Jr.; two sisters, Patricia Falterman and June Blanchard; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Taylor Oncale Sr. and Mary Parr Oncale
• World War II Army veteran and Korean War veteran

Richard Earl Stewart Jr.

• age 17, a native of New Orleans and resident of Foxworth, Miss., died Friday, May 27, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Mississippi, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Richard and Kathy O’Shea Stewart of Foxworth; one sister, Brandi Stewart Hayes of Youngsville; one brother, Ryan Michael Stewart of Foxworth; and his grandparents, Causie Lee Johnson of Foxworth, Laverne Niehaus of Suntag, Miss., and Fred and Cherie O’Shea of Houma
• warehouse clerk and student and a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Kathleen Gaubert Tyler

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Joyce Boudreaux; one son, Rodney Tyler; one daughter, Heather Tyler; two brothers, Ray Charles Gaubert and James Gaubert; four sisters, Mary Soignet, Lucille Tyler, Carolyn Gaubert and Tammy Stevens; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Tyler; her father, Lionel Gaubert Sr.; and one brother, Lionel Gaubert Jr.

Raymond Leroy Vreeland Sr.

• age 74, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jo Ann Lodrigue Vreeland of Houma; seven sons, Kenneth Vreeland, Jamie Theriot, Jessie Vreeland of Houma, Marty Vreeland, Darrell Vreeland, Raymond Vreeland Jr. of Mississippi, and Sgt. Joel Theriot Jr. of Houma stationed in Iraq; four daughters, Pat Vreeland, Kathy Vreeland, Colleen Theriot of Houma; and Gloria Vreeland of Mississippi; 23 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Vreeland and Sarah Elizabeth Stoe Vreeland; and one brother, Bill Vreeland
• retired painter with R & R Painting and a retired U. S. Air Force veteran after 32 years

 

MAY 31, 2005

Diane Theriot Adams

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 28, 2005
• memorial service Thursday at Living Word Church
• survived by her parents, Odon and Miriam Guidry Theriot; one son, Dwayne Adams and wife, Monica; one daughter, Angelle Adams Percle and husband, Mylo; one granddaughter, Haley Adams; and three step-grandchildren, Dirk, Brandon and Megan Dufrene
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruffin and Agnes Rhodes Guidry and Eddie and Evelena Lirette Theriot
• teacher in the Terrebonne Parish School System for 12 years and most recently taught at Oaklawn Junior High School; former employee of The Courier, a 1967 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a proud 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University

Tommie J. Vizier Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:04 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano; religious service Thursday at the center, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria H. Vizier; two sons, Tommie J. Vizier Jr. and Fred Vizier; three daughters, Roseanna Vizier, Heather Vizier and Melissa Vizier; one brother, Jimmie Vizier; three sisters, Jane Rochon, Verna Callais and Rosemary V. Ledet; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Odee and Leoncia C. Vizier; two sons, Aaron Paul Vizier and Nicholas Odee Vizier; two brothers, Morris "Black" Vizier and Valcor "Chico" Vizier; and two sisters, Odette Thibodeaux and Mary Gilbert
• recipient of the U. S. Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy and was seaman of the year in 1980 and 1982-83; received citation of merit from Marine Section, National Safety Council, American Institute of Merchant Shipping and Ship Safety Achievement Award