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

March 1, 2006

Enola Breaux Adams

• age 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Harold Long; two daughters, Theresa A. McGee and Andrea A. Joseph and husband, Jay Joseph; one stepbrother, Manuel Rodriguez; one brother, Evans Breaux; one sister, Joyce LeBouef; four grandchildren, Lisa Gaston Mella, Barry Gaston, Abbey Joseph and Philip Joseph; and three great-grandchildren, Maggie Rae Gaston, Samuel Gaston and Reneé Mella
• preceded in death by her first husband, Charles McGee; her second husband, Milton Adams; her parents, Ignace and Theresa Hebert Breaux; one son, Charles Wayne McGee; four brothers, Freddie, Royal, Clifton and Elson Breaux; and two stepbrothers, Amos Roeriguez and Eugene Rodriguez
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Lorene Harris Canafax

• age 93, a native of Norman, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Douglas Canafax and wife, Wanda Robertson Canafax, and Roger Canafax and wife, Wanda Cole Canafax of Houma; and two sisters, Dolly Kandler and Betty Seay; eight grandchildren, Gail Scott, Gina and Mike Gauthier, Terri Matherne, James Canafax, Roger "Skip" Canafax, Susan Leasure and Dana Perkins; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Richmond Canafax; her parents, Ross Harris and Mary Wheeler Harris; one son, James Earl Canafax; two brothers, Johnny Harris and Clyde Harris; and one sister, June Sims
• retired from Lafayette Drug Store of 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church; enjoyed reading, sewing, playing canasta with sisters
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joel Wesley Clay

• age 84, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully, Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation today at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden, Ark.; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Horeb Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Myrna Padgett and husband, Jim, of Spring, Texas, Sharon Dugan of Lafayette and Pam Cooper and husband, Gene, of The Woodlands, Texas; and eight grandchildren, Michael, Evelyn and Richard Aue, Dawn Galliano, Anne Dugan, Holly Hebert and Jason and Travis Cooper
• preceded in death by his parents, Joel B. and Linnie Griffin Clay; his wife, Mable Clay; two sisters, Frances Marie Stewart and Annie Ruth Cason; and one brother, Billy Joe Clay
• lived a full and exciting life; veteran of World War II, having proudly served his country; worked in the oil industry, took him to many places in the United States as well as several countries overseas; lived with his family in Brazil, The United Arab Emirates, Iran and Trinidad; member of Cullendale First Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He maintained his ties in North Dakota
• Proctor Funeral Home

Alvin Delaune Sr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his wife, Rosalind Delaune; one son, Alvin Delaune Jr. and wife, Suzanne; one daughter, Kimberly D. Fincher and husband, Jerry; one brother, Albert Delaune; two sisters, Sandra Rhodes and Nancy Mann; and four grandchildren, Kayla and Conner Fincher and Alvin III and Aaron Delaune
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Delaune; and one sister, Anita Brown
• Samart Funeral Home

Msgr. William Koninkx

• age 84, a native of Grathem, The Netherlands, and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; liturgy of burial Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister, Nelly Creemers Koninkx of Hunsel, The Netherlands; and his long time special friend, Patricia Fakier of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Koninkx and Elizabeth Hermans Koninkx; one brother, Jacques Koninkx; and two sisters, Lucy Koninkx and Dorothy Dalemans Koninkx
• pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma from 1970 until 1981; the Vicar General of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux from 1977 until 1991 and the Judicial Vicar of the Diocesan Tribunal from 1983 until 1991; came to the United States in 1953 and became a U.S. citizen in 1960; retired in 1991 but continued until 2004 to assist in many parishes of the Diocese with the celebration of the Eucharist and to function as Judge at the Diocesan Tribunal
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold M. ‘Cowboy’ LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 9:49 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006
• memorial service Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by two sons, Derek P. LeBouef and Melvin J. LeBouef Sr.; one daughter, Lillian L. Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexis and Rosalie Billiot LeBouef; one stillborn son; one daughter, Laura Mae LeBouef; four brothers, Joseph, Nelson, Erris and Nolty LeBouef; three sisters, Avala L. Creppel, Alexcina L. Crochet and Lucina L. Billiot; and one grandchild

Emelien Joseph Loupe

• age 89, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Aline Guidroz Loupe; one son, Sheldon Loupe; three daughters, Sylvia LeBlanc, Sharon Gautreaux and Kim Dufrene; one brother, Johnny Loupe; three sisters, Adele Savoie, Rita Bonvillain and Eva Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha Orgeron Loupe; one daughter, Glenda Marie Loupe; five brothers, Hubert, Adam, Leroy, Claude and Dave Loupe; one sister, Viola Loupe; and two grandchildren, Gillian Marie Dufrene and Sheldon Paul Loupe Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Keith A. Parks

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aledia P. Parks; his father and stepmother, O’Neill Parks and Joyce D. Parks; one son, Lee Parks; one daughter, Bridget P. Stein and husband, A. Tony Stein; and three brothers, Mark, Steve and Timothy Parks
• preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne G. Parks
• loved hunting, fishing, gardening and helping 4-H Clubs and FFA
• Falgout Funeral Home

Judy ‘Moma Judy’ Hebert Suares

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Juan Suares Sr.; her mother, Shirley R. Hebert; one son, Corey Lee Thibodaux; one stepson, Juan Suares Jr.; three daughters, Sharidee Pitre, Tina Thibodaux and Heidi Mendez; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Suares and Noemi Suares; one brother, Roy Hebert; one sister, Shirley Hebert; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Ivery Hebert Sr.; and one brother, Ivery Hebert Jr.
• Presbyterian

Hewitt Paul Theriot

• age 87, a native of Chauvin, in his beloved Terrebonne Parish, he developed his affinity for water and lifelong passion for swimming, boating and fishing, he adopted New Iberia as his home in 1945, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Evangeline Funeral Home; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; services Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Himel Theriot; four sons, James H. Theriot and Gerald P. Theriot, both of New Orleans, Lawrence H. Theriot of Reston, Va., and Alfred J. Theriot of New Iberia; three daughters, Marie Adele T. Guillot, Anne T. Dugas and Libby T. Mannina, all of New Iberia; one brother, Eugene "Gene" Theriot of Chauvin; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Desire J. Theriot and Azelina Authement Theriot; and three brothers, J.D. Theriot, Aaron Theriot and Charles Theriot
• attended school at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans and graduated from LSU with a degree in agriculture; served as a Naval lieutenant in the South Pacific during World War II after having met and married his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Himel Theriot of Convent
• after the war, settled in New Iberia and served as Assistant County Agent working with the 4-H youth program where he helped to organize the youth livestock show and sale; with his wife, they raised their family of seven children and were active members of various organizations such as Catholic High Panther Club, Mount Carmel Parent Club and the Boy Scouts of America; owned Theriot Chemicals Inc. between 1949 and 1978, and helped establish the use of liquid fertilizer in Iberia Parish. Later, he managed the Ouchita Fertilizer Company
• after retiring, he began an extensive career of volunteer service; of the 17 different organizations he served, some of his most noteworthy endeavors included: The Make a Difference Program, The Silver Haired Legislature, member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, where he helped to create the annual pancake supper fund-raiser and the establishment of the "RUOK-are you O.K.?" program sponsored by the New Iberia Police and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office; served on the State Pharmacy Board, The Iberia Social Service Center Board of Directors and The Council on Aging; recipient of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Service Award and the Second-Wind Award
• devout Catholic, his characteristic enthusiasm lead him to pursue numerous avenues of volunteer service; an active member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Parish having assisted in the creation of the Living Rosary and the Men’s Vigil Committee; served on the Parish Council; enjoyed serving as a lector and Eucharistic Minister, but his most gratifying activity was to bring Holy Communion to shut-ins; received the Bishop’s medal, the Broussard Award, the Papal medal and was named a Knight of St. Gregory
• noted for his humor and tireless devotion to the needs of others; an innovator and creative problem solver who was always ready to answer the call from country, church and community; faithful husband and father
• honorary pallbearers include Chalres Venable, Elmo Delahoussaye, Pierre Schwing, Charles Miller, Carroll Laperouse, Benny Granger, Pete Aucoin, Dr. Oscar Alvarez and Alfred Smith Landry
• Evangeline Funeral Home

Firmen Eugene ‘Flea’ Toups Jr.

• age 45, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Morris Toups; his mother, Rosemary Cordes Toups; two sons, Firmen III and Christopher Morris; two daughters, Natalie Rosemary Toups and Ashley Guillot; two brothers, William and Jarrod Toups; four sisters, Patricia Lowery, Donna Cupp, Elizabeth Toups and Rose Trosclair; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Firmen E. Toups Sr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

 

March 2, 2006

Wilber L. Daniels

• age 79, a native of Picayune, Miss., and Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006
• memorial service Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lockport, with burial in New Palastine Cemetery in Picayune
• survived by two sons, Michael Daniels and wife, Judy, and Kenton Daniels and wife, Kim; two daughters, Barbara Daniels and Simone Gardenhire; two brothers, Albert and Kenneth Daniels; one sister, June Cooper; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore Daniels; three brothers, Earl, J.C. and Jerome; and three sisters, Inez, Lucille and Della
• veteran of three wars and was retired from NASA, NSTL Center in Slidell

Eva Marie Hebert

• age 95, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Authur, Jean "Paul", Ronald "David", Rodney "Joe", Frankie, Anthony "Tony" and Preston "Russel" Hebert; five daughters, Theresa "Mae" Rhodes, Augustine "Tee" Aizen, MaryJane Franks, Pauline Souza and Yvette Hebert; 37 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Odlion Hebert; her father, Teles Billiot; her mother, Amie Verret; two sons, Preston and Raymond Hebert; four brothers, Chester, Evest, Paul and Anthony Billiot; and two sisters, Inez and Cecile Billiot
• homemaker and a member of Christ Baptist Church

Sarah Richeau

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Steven Walcott and wife, Veida, of Houma, George Walcott and wife, Evelyn, of Marksville, Gregory Walcott of Houma, Robert Price Jr. of Austin, Texas, and Andrew Price of Houma; five daughters, Catherine R. Acox of Seattle, Amanda Harris of Houma, Estelle Walcott of Houma, Johnetta Walcott of Houma and Darlene Price of Ferriday; three sisters-in-law, Emma Anderson of Ferriday, Ruby Reed of Chicago, and Emma S. Daigs of Houma; one brother-in-law, Warren Theriot of Houma; two brothers, Northers Daigs of Thibodaux and Eddie Daigs of Gibson; two sisters, Prince M. Pugh and Dorothy Mosely, both of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Price Sr.; her parents, Susie Daigs and Amanda "Nanny" White; one son, Robert Walcott; one grandson, Clarence W. Acox III; two brothers, Sam Daigs and James Smith; and four sisters, Georgiana Station Jackson, Muriel Theriot, Carolyn Daigs Short and Annie Mae Daigs
• retired insurance agent with Gertrude Geddes Willis Life Insurance Co. and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Brenda Foret Starkey

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Holden, died at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, William Ellis Starkey of Holden; her parents, Joseph Floyd Foret Sr. and Mary Parfait Foret of Dulac; three sons, Joseph Christopher Starkey of Baton Rouge, Michael Dale Starkey and Scott Matthew Starkey of Holden; two brothers, Joseph Floyd Foret Jr. and John Richie Foret Sr. of Dulac; two sisters, Melissa Marie Foret and Dianna Ann Foret Verdin of Houma; two nieces, Angelle Gregoire and Sarah Foret; and two nephews, Steven Verdin and John Richie Foret Jr.
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John Irvin Parfait and Marie Audrey Trahan; and her paternal grandparents, Albert Elsey Foret and Eve Crochet Foret
• homemaker and a 1980 graduate of South Terrebonne High School; parishioner of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Holden
• Chauvin Funeral Home

DeEtte Pertuit Zeringue

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by eight sons, Malcolm Zeringue Jr., Craig Scott, Clifton Schouest, Jerry Schouest, Joe Klingman, Ernest Crochet, Teddy Gaudet and Richard Parrish and many other foster children; two brothers, Howard Pertuit and Edward Pertuit; two sisters, Doris Hoob and Robina Duplantis; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Benson Pertuit Sr. and Leah Diaz Pertuit; and three brothers, Nelson, Harold and Benson "B.J." Pertuit Jr.

 

March 3, 2006

Wilma Parr Chauvin

• age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Claiborne "C.J." Chauvin Jr. and wife, Susie, Larry Chauvin and companion, Brenda Dufrene, and Warren Chauvin and wife, Catherine; four daughters, Rosalie C. Knobloch and husband, Roland, Annette C. Ullo and husband, Jene, Patricia C. "Patsy" Rister and husband, Bobby, and Evelyn C. Arcement and husband, Roland Jr.; two sisters, Nora P. Dufrene and Lucia P. Bischoff; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claiborne P. Chauvin Sr.; her parents, Paul and Octavia Acosta Parr; two brothers, Noah Parr and Norman Parr; and three sisters, Beulah Guidroz, Edith Guidroz and Eula Loupe
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Trevor ‘Rubb’ O’Neal McKay

• native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beacon Light Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Combon Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Joyce Charles McKay and Lloyd O’Neal McKay; one son, Rashon O’Neal McKay; his grandparents, Hosea and Octavia McKay; two sisters, Juanita Morris and husband, Kerry, and Amber Marie McKay; and one brother, Lloyd Trejuan McKay
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward "Jack" Charles and Lillie Welch Charles; and one son, Trevor O’Neal McKay Jr.
• chef and was Baptist

Harris Joseph ‘LeeLees’ Scioneaux

• age 68, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial will be in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Judy Freeman; two sons, Kevin of Rayne and Harris Scioneaux III of Houma; one daughter, Jacqueline Scioneaux of Houma; two brothers, Berris of Choctaw and Larry Scioneaux of Houma; two sisters, Kathleen Gautreaux and Jacqueline Breaux, both of Houma; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Leco; and his parents, Harris Scioneaux Sr. and Cecile Simon Scioneaux

Brenda Foret Starkey

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Holden, died at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, William Ellis Starkey of Holden; her parents, Joseph Floyd Foret Sr. and Mary Parfait Foret of Dulac; three sons, Joseph Christopher Starkey of Baton Rouge, Michael Dale Starkey and Scott Matthew Starkey of Holden; two brothers, Joseph Floyd Foret Jr. and John Richie Foret Sr. of Dulac; two sisters, Melissa Marie Foret and Dianna Ann Foret Verdin of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John Irvin Parfait and Marie Audrey Trahan; and her paternal grandparents, Albert Elsey Foret and Eve Crochet Foret
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Holden

 

March 4, 2006

Brenda ‘Granny’ LeBlanc Roberson

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday March 3, 2006
• visitation Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the church
• survived by her husband, Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr.; her mother, Edvige Brady LeBlanc; two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric James Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorthea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; six brothers, Earl "Bozo" LeBlanc, Warren LeBlanc, Dennis LeBlanc, Darryl LeBlanc, Brady LeBlanc and Edwin "E.J." LeBlanc Jr.; and four grandchildren, Phillip Roberson Jr., Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin LeBlanc Sr.; and one son, Edward "Eddie" Roberson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Alicia Dale Vincent

• age 43, a native of New Iberia and resident of Gibson, died Thursday March 2, 2006, in Houma
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Sunday at the funeral home chapel; funeral services conducted by the Rev. Charlie Driskill
• survived by her mother, Celia Burke of Berwick; her father, Albert Vincent of New Iberia; her companion of 14 years, Brent Benoit of Gibson; one brother, Edwin "Little Ed" Burke of Morgan City; and two sisters, Tina Marie Grossie of Lafayette and Gwendolyn Vincent of Sunset
• preceded in death by two brothers, Neal Paul and Carl Vincent
• well-known cake decorator
• Hargrave Funeral Home

 

March 5, 2006

Edward J. Burmaster

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died on Friday, March 3, 2006
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, followed by interment in All Saints Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Wynona Hebert Burmaster; his mother, Rosemary Guarino Burmaster; his mother-in-law, Thelma B. Hebert; two sons, Todd Edward Burmaster and wife Annette Rodriguez Burmaster of Parker, Col., and Christopher Sean Burmaster of New Orleans; and two grandchildren, Joshua Todd Burmaster and Megan Alexis Burmaster of Parker
• preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Burmaster Jr.; and his father-in-law, Bernie A. Hebert Sr.
• graduated from Martin Berhman High School and received his bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southwest Louisiana. Prior to his illness, he was employed by Corporate Express, and previously held various positions at Tulane University over a period of 26 years

Gloria LeBlanc Ledet

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:24 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006
• mass Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• survived by one daughter, Julia Ledet Toups of Lockport; one son, John "Jay" Ledet Jr. of Raceland; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Wanda) Boudreaux and Mrs. George (Tiny) Lind of Houma; one brother, Gerald Leblanc of Houma; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ivy LeBlanc and Daisy Banzoff; and her husband, John "Johnny" Ledet Sr.
• during her lifetime, she was an avid bowler and fisherwoman, and a fanatic LSU football and basketball fan; loved to sew, travel and converse with her friends, family and especially her grandchildren

Brenda ‘Granny’ LeBlanc Roberson

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday March 3, 2006
• visitation Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the church
• survived by her husband, Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr.; her mother, Edvige Brady LeBlanc; two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric James Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorthea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; six brothers, Earl "Bozo" LeBlanc, Warren LeBlanc, Dennis LeBlanc, Darryl LeBlanc, Brady LeBlanc and Edwin "E.J." LeBlanc Jr.; and four grandchildren, Phillip Roberson Jr., Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin LeBlanc Sr.; and one son, Edward "Eddie" Roberson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Darlene Romero

• age 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006
• visitation Monday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church; religious services Monday at the church; dismissal services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roy Luke and Trae Moore; one daughter, Cassandra Luke; one sister, Barbara Romero; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Rose Bell Boudwin and Rufus Romero; and one sister, Bonnie Bouquet

 

March 6, 2006

Edward J. Burmaster

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died on Friday, March 3, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in All Saints Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Wynona Hebert Burmaster; his mother, Rosemary Guarino Burmaster; his mother-in-law, Thelma B. Hebert; two sons, Todd Edward Burmaster and wife Annette Rodriguez Burmaster of Parker, Col., and Christopher Sean Burmaster of New Orleans; and two grandchildren, Joshua Todd Burmaster and Megan Alexis Burmaster of Parker
• preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Burmaster Jr.; and his father-in-law, Bernie A. Hebert Sr.
• graduated from Martin Berhman High School and received his bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southwest Louisiana. Prior to his illness, he was employed by Corporate Express, and previously held various positions at Tulane University over a period of 26 years

Teresa Mae ‘Te Mae’ Badeaux Fernandez

• age 88, a native of Thibod-aux and resident of Franklin, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Franklin Foundation Hospital after a lengthy illness
• visitation today and Tuesday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin; Rosary recited today at the mortuary; mass Tuesday at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin, with interment in Franklin Mausoleum; Rev. Michael Russo officiated
• survived by two sons, J. Michael Fernandez Jr. of Lafayette and C. Raymond Fernandez, M.D., and wife Gail Crowell Fernandez of Charlotte, N.C., and most recently Atlanta; three grandchildren, Tess Hayes and husband, Jay, Charlie Fernandez and wife, Jennifer, and Lisa Schwanz and husband, Erik, all of Charlotte; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julius M. "Doc" Fernandez; four brothers, Leslie Badeaux, Alvin Badeaux, Charles A. Badeaux Jr. and Monsignor Carroll Badeaux, all of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Adeline Badeaux of Thibodaux, Margaret Badeaux Hornsby of Montegut and Vivian Badeaux Bergeron of Baton Rouge
• born Dec. 17, 1917, to parents Charles A. and Vivian Knobloch Badeaux; attended nursing school at Hotel Dieu Hospital in New Orleans; on June 5, 1941, married Julius Fernandez and assisted him in his practice; made Franklin their home in 1949; became First Lady of Franklin when her husband was elected mayor in 1967
• devoted to the Church of the Assumption in Franklin and served its needs humbly by dedicating herself to many supportive roles; never failed to take her turn with the Perpetual Adoration vigils at St. John’s Chapel; active with the Altar Society and was a "Prayer Friend" for children making First Communion; congregation enjoyed her strong voice from the pulpit when she served as a Mass reader, which she did well into her 80s; also chauffeured many to Mass
• Ibert’s Mortuary of Franklin

Glen Charles Morrison

• age 71, a native of York Township, Ind., former resident of Fremont, Ind., and resident of Houma died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; mass Tuesday, at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Phoebe Chauvin Morrison of Houma; his stepmother, Bettie M. Morrison of Fremont.; three sons, Allen Lee Morrison and wife, Karen, of Norten, Ohio, Jerry Wayne Morrison and wife, Debbie, of Lafayett, and Thomas Glen Morrison of Thibodaux; two brothers, Roger Morrison of Auburn, Ind., and Larry Morrison of Brentwood, Ind.; two sisters, Melanie M. Sindel of Edggerton, Ohio, and Debbie M. Keener of Edinburgh, Ind.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Sidney J. Morrison and Zelma L. Kugler Morrison; and one daughter, Barbara Jean Morrison
• retired master tractor-trailer driver for J. W. Walker tracking

Betty Babin Perry

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sullivan George Perry; two sons, Artie J. Fabre and wife, Laura Lyons Fabre, and Chris M. Fabre and wife, Debra Matherne Fabre, of Houma; three step-sons, Keith Perry and wife, Robin, of Douglasville Ga., Steve Perry and wife, Patti, of Houma and Jody Perry and wife, Crystal, of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Sharon Authement and husband, Chris, of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Melanie Fabre Gaudet and husband, Chris, of Houma, Nicholas M. Fabre and fiancee, Kathleen Butler, of Bourg; 10 step-grandchildren, Derek Davin, Lance Davin, Brooke Pope, Amber Hardy, Robert Beckham, Ashley Poe, Nicole Perry, Michael Perry, Caleb Authement and Joseph Authement; and her mother-in-law Louise Perry of Mathews
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilsie J. Babin and Lucille "Cecile" Duet Babin; one brother, Carroll Babin; and one sister, Marion Martinez
• retired teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board; loved fishing and gambling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brenda ‘Granny’ LeBlanc Roberson

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass today at the church
• survived by her husband, Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr.; her mother, Edvidge Brady LeBlanc; two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric James Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorthea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; six brothers, Earl "Bozo" LeBlanc, Warren LeBlanc, Dennis LeBlanc, Darryl LeBlanc, Brady LeBlanc and Edwin "E. J." LeBlanc Jr.; and four grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Edwin LeBlanc Sr.; and one son, Edward "Eddie" Roberson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

March 7, 2006

Flossie Mars Ordoyne

• age 86, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clifton " Cotton" J. Ordoyne; one son, Johnny Ordoyne Sr. and wife, Janice Breaux Ordoyne; one daughter, Deanna Ordoyne Daigle and husband Lawrence "Paco" Daigle Jr.; one sister, Rita Mars Hingle of Kenner; five grandchildren, Johnny "JJ" Ordoyne Jr., Michael Ordoyne, Mark Ordoyne Sr., Kevin Ordoyne and Monica Daigle Fournier Molbert; and four great-grandchildren, Jamie Ordoyne, Dustin Fournier, Lauren Fournier and Mark Ordoyne Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Mars and Josephine Rodrigue Mars; one brother, Wilbert "Buck" Mars; one sister, Marie "Gertie" Mars Delatte; and one granddaughter, Michele Daigle
• certified nursing assistant for 40 years at St. Joseph Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home; enjoyed crocheting, sewing and shopping
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

David A. ‘Tee-Dave’ Terrebonne

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass in the church, with burial in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Eva Williams Terrebonne; one son, Johnny D. Terrebonne; two daughters, Patsy T. Griffin and husband Louis Griffin Jr., and Judy T. Gisclair and husband Chris Gisclair; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Felecie Chabert Terrebonne, three brothers, Louis, Eunice and Lorris Terrebonne; and four sisters, Melode Terrebonne, Lorida Terrebonne, Odette Pierce and Estelle Callais
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and Holy Name Society, and was a World War II veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; also a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the Krewe of Neptune, and played for the Cut Off Tigers Baseball team; retired from Gulf Oil Company

 

March 8, 2006

Dennis John Champagne

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Mae Ledet Champagne; one daughter, Bessie C. Hebert and husband, Rodney Hebert, of Mathews; one sister, Nellie Hernandez; four grandchildren, Melissa, Brandie, Kandie Hebert and Jamie Champagne and wife, Cheryl, of West Monroe; and one great-grandchild, Brennan Champagne of West Monroe
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leonise Arcement Champagne; one son, Daniel Champagne; three brothers, Simon Champagne, Tilden "Frog" Champagne and Phillip "Buck" Champagne; and one grandson, Michael Hebert
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Enid Potter

• age 61, a native of Leicester, England, and a resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2006
• memorial service Thursday at the Temple of Praise in Houma
• survived by her husband, Joel "Butch" Potter Jr.; two sons, Kevin Burns and wife, Helen, and Christopher Potter and wife, Raquel; one daughter, Dawn McKinnon; three brothers, Terry Chamberlain and wife Ann, Dave Riddington and wife Brenda, and Paul Riddington and wife Carol; one sister, Mavis Botterill and husband, Gram; five grandchildren, Ben, Aimee and Alex McKinnon and Jonathan and Stephen Potter; and one great-grandchild, Zachary McKinnon
• preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Reggie Riddington
• Samart Funeral Home

Oliver J. ‘Dugas’ Ruffin Sr.

• age 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one son, Oliver J. Ruffin Jr. of Anaheim, Calif.; one daughter, Bridgette Jones of St. Louis; one sister, Rosalee Broussard of Morgan City; 21 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Joshua Ruffin; his second wife, Beutah Williams Ruffin; his parents, Olidge and Pearl Ruffin; one stepson, Robert J. Hudson III; four daughters, Marguerite Bolden, Terry Ann Howard, Joyce Marie Brown and Lillie Mae Ruffin; one stepdaughter, Florence Castle Swan; two brothers, Leornard Ruffin and Freddie Ruffin; and three sisters, Gladys Davis, Emma Lawless and Ora Lee Davis
• machinist for Gofaco and a U. S. Army veteran; member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church

 

March 9, 2006

Samson Barrios

• age 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• mass Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Blanche Barrios; one son, Arthur Cantrelle; two daughters, Mona B. Glynn and Lona B. Authement; one brother, Henry Barrios; one half-brother, Linton Cantrelle; one sister, Virgis Cheramie; two half-sisters, Frances Plaisance and Ruby Bradford; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Henry Barrios; one stepson, Jimmy Cantrelle; one stepdaughter, Darlene Cantrelle; three brothers, Dewey Barrios, Irving Joe Barrios and Nolan Barrios; and one half-brother, Emile Cantrelle Jr.
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

Gloria Mae Dufrense Billiot

• age 46, a native of White Castle and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Faith Family Church in Chauvin; religious service Friday at the church
• survived by one son, Antonio "Tony" Ordoyne; three daughters, JoAnn Bergeron, Lorrie Courteaux and Florence Naquin; six sisters, Shirley Cortez, Linda Bellenger, Florence "Mae Mae" Bonvillian and Pattie Guidry, all of Houma, Dorita Dufrense of Lockport and Rita Scioneaux of Vacherie; one stepsister, Sandra Guidry of Gray; one brother, Jessie Dufrense of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchel Joseph Billiot Jr.; her parents, Thomas Jefferson Dufrense and Florence Adams Dufrense; one son, Adam Thomas Guidry; her mother-in-law, Inez Guy Billiot; one brother-in-law, Forrest Rodrigue; and one sister, JoAnn Dufrense

Genevieve Veto Brunet

• age 61, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mildred Soudelier Veto; one son, Henry J. Ledet and wife, Veronica; four brothers, Alfred, Carl, David and Ricky Viteaux; five sisters, Shirley V. Naquin, Carol V. Lecompte, Patsy V. Ledet, Marlene V. Naquin and Azalie Viteaux; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Brunet; her father, Charles Lawrence Veto; two sons, Wilfred Jr. and Garret Ledet; one daughter, Patricia L. Blanchard; and two brothers, Clarence Vito and Lawrence Viteaux
• homemaker and was Catholic

Theo Anthony Chaisson

• age 32, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Theo Ramis Chaisson of Houma; three sisters, Lora Ann Chaisson of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Carol Chaisson of Grand Caillou and Louella Chaisson of Houma; and two nieces, Paige Chaisson and Cassie Pierre
• preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sanders Chaisson; and his grandparents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson, Willie Sanders and Anna May Williams
• manager of Isle de Jean Charles Marina Inc. and was a volunteer fireman for Montegut and Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucy King Clay

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 2, 2006
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two stepsons, the Rev. Blaine Clay Sr. of Houma and Walter Clay of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Ora Mae Jones of California; and four sisters, Chalmette K. Thomas, Anna Bell Hammock of Altadena, Calif., Lena Mae Hausey of Texas and Josephine Draper of Los Angeles
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Clay Sr.; her parents, General King and Lena Maison King; one stepson, Wilton Clay Jr.; and four sisters, Emma Brimm, Yvonne King, Mildred Butler and Juanita Jackson
• retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and a member of New Zion Baptist Church; enjoyed sewing, cooking and traveling
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Irma P. Hohensee

• age 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Andrew, Myron, Barry, Uhle Taft and Thomas Hohensee; two daughters, Rosalie Stewart and Alicia "Lisa" Songe; one brother, Andrew Peters; two sisters, Gloria Folse and Linda Glaspell; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Uhle Hohensee; her parents, Andrew and Lovinia Peters; one son, Martin Hohensee; two brothers, Norris "Blackie" Peters and Kermin Peters; and two sisters, Ione Plaisance and Rosalie Hebert
• retired and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Maurice Joseph LeBlanc

• native of New Orleans and resident of River Ridge, died Monday, March 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in River Ridge; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Myrle Fisher LeBlanc; two sons, Maurice LeBlanc Jr. and wife, MeMe, and Marcus LeBlanc and wife, Karen; five daughters, Myrle Wiggins and husband, Jeff, Maryanne Fender and husband, John, Melinda Bourgeois and husband, Wayne, Margie LeBlanc and Michelle Reed and husband, John; four sisters, Hazel Blanke, Audrey Ruiz, Jacquelyn Fisher Touchard and Janice LeBlanc; and eight grandchildren, Maurice III, Yvonne, Benjamin, Nicolas, Michael and Spencer LeBlanc, and Jimmy and Kate Wiggins
• preceded in death by one son, Matthew Harry LeBlanc; his parents, Harry Gilbert and Ida Jesclard LeBlanc; one brother, Harry Gilbert Jr.; and three sisters, Idamae Delaune, Mildred F. Primeaux and Marion Maerke
• graduate of St. Aloysius Class of 1948 and was a founding member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, the Little Farms Lions Club, a member of the Little Farms Civic Association, the Swinging Saints square dance club, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and a lifetime supporter of Girl Scouting; business ventures have included ownership of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (where he was known as "Ranger"), Maurices Restaurant, Holiday Drive Ins, Frostops, the Smokehouse and Mr. Chicken Restaurants; also a regional sales representative for the Broaster Co. and was involved in property management, Leby Realty
• Tharp-Sontheimer-Bultman Funeral Home

Annie Mae Gremillion Newman Linzay

• age 91, a native of Bunkie and resident of Rapides Parish, died Sunday, March 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Pythian Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ralph S. Newman Jr. of Pinehurst, N.C., and James I. Newman of Alexandria; one daughter, Janet Newman Myers of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• retired secretary from LSUA and was a member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters; parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie

Daneja Ajay Ross

• age 2 months 24 days old, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Alana Williams; her father, Deron Ross; one brother, Delan Williams of Houma; two sisters, Aaliyah Williams and Kierra Thomas, both of Houma; her grandparents, Pataricia Williams and Barbara Ross, both of Houma; and her great-grandparents, Margaret Williams and Susie Ross, both of Houma
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Irene M. Dupre Sonier

• age 85, a native of Coteau and resident of Gray, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by one son, Glenn "Co-Co" Sonier and wife, Tammy; two daughters, Judy Roundtree and husband, Hale, and Evelyn Eschete Linson and husband, Stan; one brother, Calvin Dupre and wife, Thelma; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell "Pop" Sonier; her parents, Joseph Dupre and Agnes Thibodeaux Dupre; one daughter, Earlene "Pie" Sonier; two brothers, Paul and Yancey Dupre; and three sisters, Lydia "Tat Dee Dee" Pellegrin, Josephine "Tat-phen" Rhodes and Velma "Ta Tain" Porche
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

 

March 10, 2006

Betty Bourg

• age 69, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rufus Bourg; two daughters, Karen Orgeron and husband, Bobby Joe, and Judy Falgout; one brother, Byron Bergeron; two sisters, Elsie Plaisance and Una "Poochie" Boudreaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Abel Bergeron Sr. and Rita Guidry Bergeron; and one brother, Abel Bergeron Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Leontine Ockman Brock

• age 104, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:12 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Henry Brock; one daughter, Hazel Tregre; one sister, Sidonia Majorie; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ormildas Brock; her parents, Alcide Ockman and Grazella Oubre Ockman; six infants; three brothers; and five sisters

William Mallan Casey Jr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Lynchburg, Va., died Wednesday, March 8, 2006
• visitation today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Lynchburg; memorial service Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Muriel Zimmerman Casey; three sons, Carleton A. Casey and wife, Andre’e, of Houma, William W. Casey of Lynchburg and David D. Casey and wife, Ann, of Rock Hill, S.C.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Mallan Casey and Elizabeth Adams Casey
• active member and past senior warden of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Lynchburg Host Lion’s Club, the Edward N. Eubank Lodge No. 262, A.F.&A.M., the Scottish Rite and The Men’s Central Virginia Horticultural Club; radar technician in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was owner of Casey’s Shoes

Dorothy M. Broussard Narcisse

• native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Macie Webb; one sister, Maude Martin; one brother, Woodrow Broussard and wife, Ester; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Narcisse; her parents, Walter and Ida Broussard; one brother-in-law, Arthur Martin; four brothers, Herbert, James and Stanley Broussard and Jesse Polk; one sister, Velma Broussard; and one great-grandchild, Leonard Jefferson

Jeanette Marie Price Savoie

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• services were pending
• survived by her husband, Carrol J. Savoie; one son, Danny Savoie; two daughters, Mary Martin and Donna Prestenbach; three brothers, Edward Price, John Price and Lawrence Price; four sisters, Pearl Bonvillain, Betty Gros, Mary Boudreaux and Alta Price; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Camilla Price; one granddaughter, Shalon Renee’ Belanger; one sister, Florence Bonvillain; and her grandparents, Diana Samanie, Narisse Samanie and Denrus and Sarah Price
• homemaker and was Catholic

Christopher David ‘Chris’ White

• age 13, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• funeral service Saturday at New Hope Church in Houma
• survived by his parents, David Keith White and Mary Miller Cunningham; and two sisters, Angelee Reneé Gotreaux and Megan Cunningham
• member of Spirit Wings Christian Club and Evergreen High School

Marion Guice Yeager Jr.

• age 38, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., met his Lord and Savior Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, while working off the Texas coastline
• funeral services were held at Life Church in Laurel, Miss., with interment in Sunset Gardens Mausoleum
• survived and loved by his parents, Marion Guice Yeager Sr. and Virginia Elizabeth Yeager; two sons, Michail Guice Yeager and Shane Malachai Yeager; two daughters, Lacey Janelle Yeager and Jena Nicole Yeager; his fianceé, Dana Michelle Johnston; his fiancee’s daughters, Katherine Taylor Johnston and Charleen Abigail Johnston; one brother, Gilmore Gann Yeager; four sisters, Ruby Eloise Holder, Hylma Jo Harshman, Georgia Christine Prunera and Janice Middelton; one grandchild; seven nephews; 12 nieces; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; and many friends
• accepted the Lord as his savior while being a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Ellisville and a member of Life Church in Laurel; employed by Twachtman, Synder and Byrd of Houston
• Jones Funeral Home in Ellisville

 

March 11, 2006

Eris Joseph ‘T-Ben’ Lapeyrouse

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet Marie LaJaunie Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two sons, Eric John Lapeyrouse and wife, Lisa, and Alvin Joseph Lapeyrouse of Houma; one daughter, Dana Ann L. Belanger and husband, Louis, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Lapeyrouse and Mae Neil Lapeyrouse
• retired pumper for Texaco Oil Co. and was a U.S. Navy veteran; past member of the VFW Post No. 380 and a member of Charismatic Prayer Group of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was a parishioner

Nollie N. Naquin

• age 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:16 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosa Dempster Naquin; four daughters, Carol Folse, Karen Deville, Tessa Hymel and Patricia Dominique; two brothers, Whitney Naquin and Wilbert "Brud " Naquin; three sisters, Earline Schaubhut, Rita Schaubhut and Joyce McBroom; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Caliste and Agglia Dufrene Naquin; one son, Winston Tucker; two brothers, Randolph Naquin and Norman Naquin; and two sisters, Inez Naquin and Naise Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Lizzie Mae Pellegrin

• age 78, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lee Pellegrin Sr. of Houma; one son, Lee J. Pellegrin Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Nancy Sanders and husband, Glenn, of Houma; one sister, Barbara LeCompte of Bourg; and three grandchildren, Adam Sanders, Ryan Sanders and Heidi Woodall
• preceded in death by her parents, Bagley J. Lirette and Nolia Landry Lirette; and two brothers, Ray Lirette and Luby Lirette
• homemaker, a member of the Cajun French Music Association and a Eucharist minister; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Laveria ‘Tommie’ Coker Robertson Simpson

• age 79, a native of Cotton Valley, a former resident of Golden Meadow and Larose, and resident of New Roads, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006
• private services were held at First Baptist Church in New Roads
• survived by three daughters, Jenny Jareau and husband, Kirby, Diane Archer and fiance, Paul Sherrill, and Donna Gail Booth; one son, Robert E. Robertson and wife, Pauline; one sister, Virginia Bergeron and husband, Ruben; her former husband, Robert E. May; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Shelby and Lillian Parker Coker; two husbands, Norris Holley and E.D. "Bill" Robertson; one son, Billy Don Robertson; one daughter, Denise R. Hunter; and two sisters, Melba Trosclair Broussard and Ideria McCarty

 

March 12, 2006

Velma P. Authement

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Quintin and Brian Authement; three daughters, Norma Jean Neil and husband, Morgan, Heddy Lapeyrouse and husband, Lloyd, and Sharon Bergeron and husband, Ronald; two brothers, Luby and LeRay Pellegrin; one sister, Annie St. Pierre; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Annassee Authement; her parents, Sylvest Joseph and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; one great-grandchild, Madyson Neil; one brother, Allen Pellegrin; and three sisters, Laura Loupe, Emilie Blanchard and Elsie Mae Pellegrin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Florence ‘TooToo’ Domangue

• age 69, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Satur-day, March 11, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her son, Jerry Domangue Jr. and wife, Kathy; three daughters, Vanessa Pellegrin and husband, Leroy, Judy Lynn Folse and husband, Mike, and Jessica Dupre and husband, Cleveland; one brother, Johnny Smith; 10 grandchildren, Angie Chaisson, Jerry "Bubba" Domangue III, Brant Pellegrin, Josh Pellegrin, Lee Michael Pellegrin, Nicholas Parria Sr., Mindy Parria, Courtney Dupre, Chelsey Dupre and Cayleigh Dupre; six great-grandchildren, Devon Chaisson, Rikki Domangue, Shelby Pellegrin, Hailey Pellegrin, Emily Pellegrin and Nicholas Parria Jr.; and one step-great-grandchild, Shaylyn Schexnayder
• preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Domangue Sr.; her father, David Smith; her mother and stepfather, Bernice and Sylvester Lirette; one daughter, Tina Marie Domangue, and one sister, Dorothy Blanchard
• Baptist; loving wife and mother, and enjoyed teaching Sunday school; retired
• Samart Funeral Home

Eris Joseph ‘T-Ben’ Lapeyrouse

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet Marie LaJaunie Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two sons, Eric John Lapeyrouse and wife, Lisa, and Alvin Joseph Lapeyrouse of Houma; one daughter, Dana Ann L. Belanger and husband, Louis, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren, Dylan Lennep, Derek Lennep, Frances Belanger, Joshua Lapeyrouse, Seth Lapeyrouse, Sean Lapeyrouse, Celeste Lapeyrouse, Jacob Lapeyrouse, Caleb Lapey-rouse, Ashley Lapeyrouse and Brittany Lapeyrouse; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Lennep and Destinee Dardar
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Lapeyrouse and Mae Neil Lapeyrouse
• retired pumper for Texaco Oil Co. and was a U.S. Navy veteran; past member of the VFW Post No. 380 and a member of Charismatic Prayer Group of St. Joseph; avid reader and loved golfing; enjoyed the outdoors and was known for his green thumb; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna B. Lirette

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. Thurs-day, March 9, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Russell Lirette; one daughter, Mary Ann Trahan; one brother, Norris Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren, Sally Lirette, Tina Bergeron, Charles Trahan Jr. and wife, Tammy, Chris Trahan and wife, Karen, John Trahan and wife, Martha, Cody Trahan, Tammy Price and husband, Charles, Wendy Pellegrin, Peggy Blanchard and husband, Norris, Angel Domangue and husband, Chad, Raymond Lirette Jr. and wife, Celina, and Pamela Lyons and husband, Jerome; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gildio Lirette; her parents, Clarice Ledet Boudreaux and Eddie Boudreaux; two sons, Raymond and Percy "Black" Lirette; one son-in-law, Charles Trahan; one grandson, Bobby Lirette; six brothers, J.D., Franklin, Magnus, Druis, Dennis and Percy Boudreaux; and three sisters, Wilma LeBoeuf, Beulah LeBoeuf and Lenoise Lirette
• member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Calpurnia ‘Cal’ Hargrave Meredith

• age 76, a native of Acadia Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 1 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. James Place Nursing Home in Baton Rouge
• visitation today and to service time Monday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley; Rosary recited at the funeral home Sunday; mass Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point, with the Rev. David Broussard officiating, and burial in Hanks Cemetery
• survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn Hargrave; eight nieces and nephews, Aleah Hargrave, Michel Hargrave, Debra and James Hanvy, Kathy and Paul Meredith, David and Kathy Meredith; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and two godchildren, Marsha Houtz and Bryan Istre
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Flavie Thibodeaux Hargrave; her husband, Hosea Basil Meredith, and one brother, Lee Hargrave
• enjoyed the friendship and company of many close relatives and friends, especially Lillian Istre, Earleen and Jerry Ruonacaara, Lynnette Lacombe, Amanda Istre, Cedric Istre, Janice LeJeune, Una Mae Hargrave, Virginia Cormier, Vi and Don Sullivan and Vera Mire
• long career in the insurance business, including more than 20 years as office manager at Al Houtz Agency in Houma; loved to travel and fly her airplane; longtime member of the Louisiana Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots; the Terrebonne Parish Flying Posse; the American Business Women’s Association in Houma and Baton Rouge; and a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge
• pallbearers were Cedric Istre, August Hargrave, Floyd Hargrave, Darrell Sullivan, Kyle Guilbeau, Oran Richard and Bryan Istre
• Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home

Audrey Landry Painter

• age 80, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles Whitney Painter of Houma; one son, Spencer Painter and wife, Jeanette, of Houma; one daughter, Charlene Painter Cooper and husband, Charles, of Houma; one brother, Elwood LeBlanc of Sorrento; three sisters, Ruby LeBlanc and Thilda Walker of Sorrento and Emmaline LeBlanc of Gonzales; seven grandchildren, Casey Cooper, Claire Fanguy, Corrin Ferris, Brent Painter, Kyle Painter, Scott Painter and Erin Painter; and nine great-grandchildren, Dylan Fanguy, Hayden Fanguy, Zachary Cooper, Christian Cooper, Lizzie Moran, Myles Painter, Aubrey Painter, Job Painter and Arianne Painter
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Orene Dupuy Landry; two brothers, John "Bubby" LeBlanc and Joseph LeBlanc; and two sisters, Beatrice "Tootsie" Schexnayder and Arys Trabeau
• retired as microfilm clerk for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office after 15 years of dedicated service and was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Josephine Bourg Pinel

• age 88, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Montegut, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Raynold J. Pinel and wife, Iona; eight daughters, Theresa Fanguy, Annabelle Cavalier and husband, A.J., Betty Pellegrin and husband, Clarence, Judy Authement and husband, Jerris, Sally Anderson and husband, Dave, Susan Bourg and husband, Wayne, Connie Charpentier and husband, Timothy, and Jeannie Dufrene and husband, David; one daughter-in-law, Mary D. Pinel; one brother, Andrew LeBouef; one sister, Mildred Rodrigue; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nemise Pinel; her parents, Vilnesse Bourg and Sarah Lajaunie Bourg; one son, Raymond Pinel Sr.; one son-in-law, Reggie Fanguy Sr.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Ernest Bourg, Irvin Bourg and Raymond LeBouef; and one sister, Beulah Boudreaux
• retired bridge tender for the state and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Jeanette M. Savoie

• age 71, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Carrol Joseph Savoie; one son, Daniel "Danny" Savoie; two daughters, Mary S. Martin and husband, John, and Donna Prestenbach and husband, Michael; three brothers, Edward "Crow" Price, Lawrence "Larry" Price and John J. Price; four sisters, Pearl Bonvillain, Betty Gros, Alta Price and Mary Ann Boudreaux; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camilla and Forest Price; her grandparents, Narcisse and Diana Samanaie, and Dennis and Sarah Price; one granddaughter, Shalon Renee Belanger; and one sister, Florence Bonvillain
• Catholic and a homemaker

 

March 13, 2006

Daniel Michael ‘Danny’ Bourgeois

• age 66, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Gail Marie Breaux Bourgeois; one son, Tim Bourgeois and wife, Tina, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mary Gail Ledet and husband, Richard, of Lockport; three brothers, Joseph N. "J" Bourgeois IV, Earl Bourgeois and Bobby Bourgeois; four sisters, Margaret Mary Boudreaux, Elvie Richoux, Patsy Fremin and Anne Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Napoleon Bourgeois III and Florence Babin Bourgeois; and one sister, Nell Marie Bourgeois
• barber and businessman for many years and was a U.S. veteran

Alyce Marie Corkran

• age 32, a native of Church Point and resident of Galliano, died Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Donald and Karla Corkran of Kerrville, Texas, and Raleigh and Louella Dardar of Hatfield, Ark.; her grandfather, Clayman Anselmi; two daughters, Sarah Corkran and Lori Falgout; one brother, Donald Corkran Jr.; two stepbrothers, Raleigh P. Dardar and Sean Teeters; one sister, Wanda Plaisance; and two stepsisters, Lisa Dardar and Melissa Givens
• preceded in death by her husband, Chad Falgout; and her grandparents, Elbert and Luna Corkran and Helen Anselmi
• member of Christian Fellowship Church

Russell Joseph Henry

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gardeline Scott Henry; two sons, Kevin P. Henry and Bernard P. Henry; two daughters, Susan Clement and Pamela Verdin; two brothers, Hyman and Willard Henry; two sisters, Albertine Fonseca and Barbara St. Pierre; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Elda B. Henry

William Thomas ‘Bill’ LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorenze Bergeron LeCompte of Chauvin; three daughters, Frances Hammons and husband, Tommy, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Marilyn Henry and husband, Larry, and Sheryl Pitre and husband, Raymond, of Chauvin; one brother, Ronald LeCompte of Chauvin; two sisters, Marietta Ray of Durham/Raleigh, N.C., and Maybell Cancienne of Labadieville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney LeCompte and Estelle LeBoeuf LeCompte; one son, Leland John LeCompte; two brothers, Melvin LeCompte and Rene LeCompte; one sister, Miriam LeCompte; and one grandson, Michael Pitre
• retired crew boat captain for Texaco; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Cena Marie Naquin Naquin

• age 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Godfrey Naquin and wife, Betty, Buvince Naquin and wife, Josie, of Houma and Lionel Naquin Jr. and wife, Donna, of Dulac; three daughters, Rosaline N. Boudreaux of Bourg, Brenda N. Dickey of Houma and Gertrude "Tutti" Naquin of Bourg; four sisters, Naize N. Levron of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Rose N. Martin of Galliano, Delma N. Hutchinson of Houma and Wilma N. Norman of Kenner; one son-in-law, Nacy Schouest of Houma; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Naquin Sr.; her parents, Francois Naquin and Margaret LeBouef Naquin; one son, Murphy Paul Naquin; two daughters, Pauline N. Schouest and Ellen Naquin; two brothers, Dovie Naquin and one infant brother; two sisters, Lea N. Brunet and Felicia Naquin; and two sons-in-law, Earl Boudreaux and Cecil Dickey
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Audrey Landry Painter

• age 80, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Whitney Painter of Houma; one son, Spencer Painter and wife, Jeanette, of Houma; one daughter, Charlene Painter Cooper and husband, Charles, of Houma; one brother, Elwood LeBlanc of Sorrento; three sisters, Ruby LeBlanc and Thilda Walker of Sorrento and Emmaline LeBlanc of Gonzales; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Orene Dupuy Landry; two brothers, John "Bubby" LeBlanc and Joseph LeBlanc; and two sisters, Beatrice "Tootsie" Schexnayder and Arys Trabeau
• retired as microfilm clerk for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office after 15 years of dedicated service, and was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

March 14, 2006

Patricia Ann Nixon Adams

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 3 a.m. Satur-day, March 11, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; services Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Arnold Adams Sr. of Gray; her parents, Doretha Nixon and Daniel Nixon Sr., both of Gretna; one son, Arnold Adams Jr. of Lawton, Okla.; one daughter, Talisha Amacker of Houma; three brothers, Daniel Nixon Jr. of Thibodaux, Leroy Nixon of Houston and Carl Nixon of Gretna; five sisters, Janice Williams and Mary Phillips, both of Gretna, Erica Stewart of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Helen Phillips of Vacherie and Sharon Antoine of Houston; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Annie Nixon; one nephew, Donnie Williams; and one brother, Jerome Nixon
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Bart Michael Boudreaux

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by his father, Julius Anthony Boudreaux; three sons, Lance J. Boud-reaux, Brandon P. Boudreaux and wife, Danielle, and Donovan M. Boudreaux; one daughter, Melanie E. LeBouef and husband, Brent; two brothers, Carl G. Boudreaux and Matthew A. Boudreaux; one sister, Catherine "Cookie" Bascle; and two grandchildren, Angelle M. Boudreaux and Jaymin C. Lyons
• preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Falgout; his grandparents, Lorita "Toddy" Falgout, Clifford Falgout Sr. and Julian and Sidonia Boudreaux; one aunt, Patricia Falgout; and three uncles, Clifford Falgout, Gerald Falgout and Walton P. Boudreaux
• worked for United Diesel and was a member of Terrebonne Community Band; an outdoor fanatic and enjoyed computers and music
• Samart Funeral Home

Odessa Marie Jolet Daigle

• age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one son, Irving "Sammy" Daigle and wife, Gloria, of Houma; one daughter, Peggy Daigle Vaccaro of Houma; two sisters, Althea "Blondie" Duet and Hilda Wroblewski of Houma; one sister-in-law, Inez Jolet of Houma; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irving Pierre Daigle; her parents, Assie Jolet and Mabel Guillot Jolet; one son, Ronald J. Daigle; one brother, Nelson Jolet; one son-in-law, Paul Gerald Vaccaro; and one grandson, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Philip Daigle
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Leonise ‘Leona’ M. Domangue

• age 89, a native of Bayou Blue and res- ident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; prayer service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Stanley J. Domangue and wife, Glory, and Albert J. Domangue and wife, Devonia; one daughter, Mary Bergeron and husband, Wilbert "Buddy"; one brother, Henry Marcel Jr.; four sisters, Louise Trosclair, Lucy Michel, Lula Bourg and Viola Dugas; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Domangue; her parents, Henry and Laura Porche Marcel; one great-granddaughter, Shannon Bergeron; and three sisters, Susanna Crochet, Lizzie Authement and Bessie Hebert
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

William Thomas ‘Bill’ LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Lorenze Bergeron LeCompte of Chauvin; three daughters, Frances Hammons and husband, Tommy, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Marilyn Henry and husband, Larry, and Sheryl Pitre and husband, Raymond, of Chauvin; one brother, Ronald LeCompte of Chauvin; two sisters, Marietta Ray of Durham/Raleigh, N.C., and Maybell Cancienne of Labadieville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney LeCompte and Estelle LeBoeuf LeCompte; one son, Leland John LeCompte; two brothers, Melvin LeCompte and Rene LeCompte; one sister, Miriam LeCompte; and one grandson, Michael Pitre
• retired crew boat captain for Texaco and was an avid woodworker and carpenter; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sullivan George Perry

• age 61, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home 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, Louise Breaux Perry of Mathews; three sons, Keith Perry and wife, Robin, of Douglasville, Ga., Steve Perry and wife, Patti, of Houma and Jody Perry and wife, Crystal, of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Artie J. Fabre and wife, Laura Lyons Fabre, and Chris M. Fabre and wife, Debra Matherne Fabre, of Houma; one daughter, Sharon Perry Authement and husband, Chris, of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren, Derek Davin, Lance Davin, Brooke Pope, Amber Hardy, Robert Beckham, Ashley Poe, Nicole Perry, Michael Perry, Caleb Authement and Joseph Authement; two step-grandchildren, Melanie Fabre Gaudet and husband, Chris, and Nicholas M. Fabre and fiancee’, Kathleen Butler; three great-grandchildren, Shane Pope, Kara Pope and Aeva Hardy; one special godchild, Karen Ann Keller of Raceland; and his special aunt, Clara Bergeron of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Betty Babin Perry; and his father, Antoine Joseph Perry
• foreman for Harbor Construction Marine and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed going fishing and gambling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beulah Profit

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Johnny Profit of Chauvin; her mother, Gloria Lee Smith of Chauvin; six daughters, Anastasia McPherson and husband, Roland, of Chauvin, Gloria Gurney and husband, Charles, of Baton Rouge, Patty Barrow and husband, Keith, of Gray, Belinda George and husband, Melvin, of Beaumont, Texas, Samantha Richardson of Chauvin and Ruby Richardson of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Tina Profit of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Willie Smith Jr. of Chauvin, Herman Smith of Houma, Hilton Smith of Bayou Blue and Berwick Smith of Chauvin; one stepbrother, Kentrell Johnson of Chauvin; six sisters, Mary Smith of Chauvin, Clara Goff of Houma, Ruby Bennett of Chauvin, Darlene Smith of Houma, Eileen Johnson of Houma and Naomi Smith of Chauvin; and 21 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Willie Smith Sr.; and her grandparents
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrrebonne Funeral Home

 

March 15, 2006

Velma P. Authement

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Quintin Authement and Brian Authement; three daughters, Norma Jean Neil and husband, Morgan, Heddy Lapeyrouse and husband, Lloyd, and Sharon Bergeron and husband, Ronald; two brothers, Luby and LeRay Pellegrin; one sister, Annie St. Pierre; 16 grandchildren, Monica Portier, Colleen Portier, Brent Neil, Wayland Neil, Lamar Pellegrin, Marisa Trahan, Leslie Lapeyrouse, Lloyd Lapeyrouse, Holly Rousseau, Madge Gautreaux, Bridget Bergeron, Chris Bergeron, Jamie Authement, Kandi Authement, Michelle Authement and Julia Authement; 26 great-grandchildren, Jenna Portier, Kristi Dardar, Brett Portier, Shawn Portier, Brittany Portier, Morgan Ann Neil, Mechelle Neil, Kote Simmons, Blair Neil, Blake Neil, Gracie Neil, Paul Pellegrin, Whitney Pellegrin, Amber Lirette, Brynn Rodrigue, Bailey Trahan, Kasie Lapeyrouse, Brayden Lapeyrouse, Quinn Lapeyrouse, Taylor Lapeyrouse, Jean-Luc Lapeyrouse, Jake Rousseau, Mackenzie Rousseau, Trey Gautreaux, Anthony Bergeron and Nicholas Bergeron; and two great-great-grandchildren, Cobie Lirette and Marley Dardar
• preceded in death by her husband, Annassee Authement; her parents, Sylvest Joseph and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; one great-grandchild, Madyson Neil; one brother, Allen Pellegrin; and three sisters, Laura Loupe, Emilie Blanchard and Elsie Mae Pellegrin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mamie Mary Authement Browder

• age 78, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, E. Leo Browder of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Anza Bast and Michael D. Bast of Kissimmee, Fla.; one brother, Whitney J. Authement Jr. of Montegut; three grandchildren, Charles Bast, Rachel Bradshaw and Clint Bast; and five great-grandchildren, Jared and Braden Bast, Griffin and Maggie Bradshaw and Briana Bast
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmett A. Browder; and her parents, Whitney J. Authement Sr. and May Robichaux Authement
• wife, mother and homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society, a Eucharist minister, commentator and lector and a member of the American Legion
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucille Morgan

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Dularge
• survived by one son, Clifton Peters Jr. of Gray; one daughter, Kendra L. Morgan of Gray; two brothers, Edward K. Morgan and Reginald C. Morgan and wife, Brenda, of Houma; two sisters, Brenda Morgan of Los Angeles and Lisa Morgan of Houma; one sister-in-law, Mary Louise Brown Morgan of Gray; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Ben Morgan Jr. and Lucille White Morgan; her grandparents, Ben and Laura Celestine Morgan; one brother, Benny Morgan III; and two sisters, Sheila Morgan Hite and Vanessa L. Morgan
• homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Houma

Sylvester E. Usey

• age 90, a native of Schriever and longtime resident of Metairie, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Lamana-Panno- Fallo Funeral Home in Metairie; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Regina B. Usey; one brother, Joseph Thibodaux of Larose; and one sister, Irene T. Richoux of Cut Off
• preceded in death by his parents, Villier Usey and Josephine Plaisance Usey Boudreaux; three brothers, Oliver, Junius and Davis Usey; and three sisters, Edna U. Roussel, Odile U. Benoit and Lucy T. Bouvier
• retired sales clerk for D.H. Holmes and a U.S. Marine Veteran; parishioner of St. Louis King of France in Metairie

 

March 16, 2006

Karsyn Francis Baudoin

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• private graveside services held
• survived by her parents, Chris and Briane Granier Baudoin of Raceland; her grandparents, JD and Pam Granier and Richard and Diane Baudoin, all of Raceland; and her great-grandmothers, Lula Mae Champagne of Lockport and Mary R. Baudoin of Raceland
• preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Francis A. Baudoin and Russell Champagne; and her great-grandparents, Albert Vence and Una R. Granier and Jacob Joseph Jr. and Mona S. Dillenkoffer

Leroy Joseph ‘Magoo’ Bergeron Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ouida Henry Bergeron of Houma; four sons, Leroy Bergeron Jr. and wife, Connie, Alex Bergeron Sr. and wife, Jennifer, Spencer Bergeron Sr. and wife, Christine, and Wade Bergeron and wife, Jerylyn of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Lirette and husband, Ray, and Carol Vauclin and husband, Fay, of Houma; one stepbrother, Percy Champagne of Bayou Blue; three stepsisters, Thelma Authement of Chauvin, Pat Guidroz of Lafourche Parish and Bernice Theriot; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, John Bergeron; his mother, Lucretia Robichaux Bergeron Champagne; his stepfather, Louis Champagne; and one brother, Ray Champagne
• retired dispatcher for Dresser Magcobar and a member of the American Legion No. 0031 and a D.A.V. member; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Jade Angelle Boudreaux

• stillborn, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006
• graveside services held at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Monique Elizabeth Boudreaux; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert "Bobby" Kraemer and David Cenac; and two sisters, Alexis Nicole Callahan and Camryn Elizabeth Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Mamie Mary Authement Browder

• age 78, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, E. Leo Browder of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Anza Bast and Michael D. Bast of Kissimmee, Fla.; one brother, Whitney J. Authement Jr. of Montegut; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmett A. Browder; and her parents, Whitney J. Authement Sr. and May Robichaux Authement
• wife, mother and homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society, a Eucharist minister, commentator and lector and a member of the American Legion

John Joseph ‘Breezy’ Garrett

• age 49, a native of Houma and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at Broadmoor Methodist Church in Baton Rouge; memorial service Saturday at the church; burial Saturday, March 25, 2006, at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his father, James Garrett Sr. of Houma; one son, William Garrett of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Claire Ashley Garrett of Baton Rouge; one brother, Floyd Chatagnier and wife, Angelle, of Houma; one sister, Melinda Voisin and husband, Ted, of Theriot; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Clarissa Gautreaux Brunet; and one brother, James Garrett Jr.
• U.S. Navy veteran

Leotha Gaither Jones

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation today at St. Luke Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Michael Gaither, Harold Jones and Gilbert Jones; one sister, Rosa Lee G. Charles; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Jones; her parents, Cleveland C. and Eva B. Gaither; four brothers, Cleveland Gathen II, Samuel Gaither, and Augustus and Willie W. Gaither; and one sister, Marybelle Gaither
• retired school-bus driver and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church; enjoyed cooking and sewing
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

Lucille Morgan

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Dularge
• survived by one son, Clifton Peters Jr. of Gray; one daughter, Kendra L. Morgan of Gray; two brothers, Edward K. Morgan and Reginald C. Morgan and wife, Brenda, of Houma; two sisters, Brenda Morgan of Los Angeles and Lisa Morgan of Houma; one sister-in-law, Mary Louise Brown Morgan of Gray; seven grandchildren, Roshanne Peters, Roschelle Peters, Renell Peters, Shervonne Peters, Brittany Garner, Doryon Williams and Norea’ Williams; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Ben Morgan Jr. and Lucille White Morgan; her grandparents, Ben and Laura Celestine Morgan; one brother, Benny Morgan III; and two sisters, Sheila Morgan Hite and Vanessa L. Morgan
• homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sawyer Jackson Shamblin

• age 2 hours old, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• graveside service was held today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Woody David Sr. and Jessica Marie Outhouse Shamblin; his grandparents, Sharon H. Trahan and Neal Trahan, Bobby and Becky Outhouse and James and Sandra Shamblin; and two brothers, Woody Jr. and William Traylor II

 

March 17, 2006

Harry Joseph ‘Harold’ Dumont

• age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Marie Thibodeaux Dumont; two sons, Errol Dumont and companion, Louella Lambert, and Nason Dumont and wife, Jennine; two daughters, Merril Gautreaux and husband, Fred, and Janice Lopez and husband, James; one sister, Eula Monroe; seven grandchildren; Tracey Gautreaux and wife, Kimi, Craig Gautreaux and wife, Tanyua, Mitzi Falcon and husband, Andrew, James and Gregory Lopez, Matthew Dumont and Erica Matherne and husband, S.J.; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kelsey and Tylee Falcon, Brendan, Kaelyn and Kobe Gautreaux, Breanna Trahan and Julie Matherne; one step-grandchild, Natasha Adair; and one step-great-grandchild, Karli Solet
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Marie Dubois Dumont; two brothers, Luby and Camille Dumont; and three sisters, Lena Trahan, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard
• member of the American Legion Post No. 380 of Chauvin and a life member of the Ward 7 Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lekeshia Therese Frye

• age 31, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, of a massive heart attack
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Tabernacle of Love Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Gerald "Taboo" Frye Sr. and Lenora F. Allen of Thibodaux; two daughters, Jhaia A. Thomas and Jiara L. Thomas of Thibodaux; one son, Logan Gerrell Frye of Thibodaux; one sister, Sahleia Konica Frye of Thibodaux; two brothers, Gerald Jr. and wife, Katina Frye, of Baton Rouge and James and wife, Latisha Bradley, of Nashville, Tenn.
• preceded in death by her stepfather, Phillip Allen; and her grandparents, Davis and Lou Ethel Frye, Shirley M. Adams and Lloyd Lambert
• member of Tabernacle of Love Church

Laquitha Jackson

• age 17, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her father, Shaft Jones of Houma; one son, Jarret Brown of Houma; five brothers, Jaheim Jackson, Shaft Verdin, Lemore Verdin, Johnny Naquin and Shaft Jones Jr., all of Houma; and four sisters, Laquita Jackson, Haisha Williams, Shadiamond Castle and Melvina Verdin, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Lynette Jackson
• student at Terrebonne High School and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church
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Anita Molaison McLaughlin

• age 93, a native of Houma, former resident of Paradis and resident of Luling, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Davis and Una Mae Orlopp
• preceded in death by her husband, Donald McLaughlin; her parents, Onisippe and Bernadette Matherne Molaison; three brothers, Randolph, Luby and Nelson Molaison; and four sisters, Jeanne Schmill, Louise Marcel, Lena Portier and Olive Matherne

Ella Mae Theriot Slicho

• age 95, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one brother, V. J. Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Frank Slicho; her parents, Wilson Theriot Sr. and Grace Robichaux Theriot; four brothers, Wilson Jr., George, Loveless and Felix Theriot; and four sisters, Annie Theriot, Ida Theriot, Grace Theriot and Alice Champagne

Geraldine Taylor

• age 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Gray, died at 3:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Vernicia Randolph and husband, Larry, of Gray; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Taylor and Thelma Green Taylor; one brother, Eddie Taylor; and one sister, Margaret Smith
• member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church

Ora ‘Tiny’ Fleming Turner

• age 80, a native of Smithridge and resident of Phoenix, died Friday, March 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Wilbert Harris of New Orleans; four brothers, Mark Fleming of San Francisco, Edison Fleming of Westwego, Webster Fleming and wife, Saundra, of Vacaville, Calif., and Herman Fleming and wife, Agnes, of Houma; and five sisters, Maudries Bolden and husband, Rudolph, Bertha Nell Porche and husband, Ervin, and Louise Martin and husband, Joseph, all of Smithridge, Annabelle Westley and husband, Milton, and Francis Payne and husband, Robert, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Turner and companion, Dallas Tucker; her parents, the Rev. Clarence Fleming Sr. and Lucille Fleming; her maternal grandparents, Anderson and Louise Smith and Lee and Francis Carvin; her paternal grandparents, Webster and Louise Fleming; and four brothers, James, Charles, Clarence Jr. and Sherman Fleming
• Baptist
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March 18, 2006

Harry (Harold) Joseph Dumont

• age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Anna Lee Marie Thibodeaux Dumont; two sons, Errol Dumont and companion, Louella Lambert, and Nason Dumont and wife, Jennine; two daughters, Merril Gautreaux and husband, Fred, and Janice Lopez and husband, James; one sister, Eula Monroe; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Marie Dubois Dumont; two brothers, Luby and Camille Dumont; and three sisters, Lena Trahan, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard
• member of the American Legion Post No. 380 of Chauvin and a life member of the Ward 7 Club

Laquitha Jackson

• age 17, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Pleasant View Baptist Church; religious service today at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her father, Shaft Jones of Houma; her grandmothers, Mercedes Smith and Elizabeth Jones Bolden, both of Houma; one son, Jarret Brown of Houma; five brothers, Jaheim Jackson, Shaft Verdin, Lemore Verdin, Johnny Naquin and Shaft Jones Jr., all of Houma; and four sisters, Laquita Jackson, Haisha Williams, Shadiamond Castle and Melvina Verdin, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Lynette Jackson; her grandfather, Earl Jones; and her great-grandparents, Charlie Walters and Doretha Walters
• student at Terrebonne High School and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church

 

March 19, 2006

Rogers ‘Red’ Boudreaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fiance, Carrie H. Ables; three daughters, Maureen B. Strong and husband, Thad, Roxanne B. Martin and husband, Toby Sr., and Lola B. Richard, and husband, John; one brother, Aramise "Coon" Boudreaux Jr.; one sister, Louella Mae Fonseca; and eight grandchildren, Donita Martin, Toby Martin Jr., Tristan and Brittany Richard, Garyn Strong, Gabrielle Price, Jason Mayet and Kaelyn Martin
• preceded in death by his wife, Janice Bourg Boudreaux; his parents, Aramise and Bernadette Boudreaux; one grandson, Quenten Strong; and three brothers, Gerald Boudreaux, Terrance "Terry" Boudreaux and Dickerson "Dick" Boudreaux
• worked for Tidewater Dock Inc. of Golden Meadow and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard; enjoyed hunting, fishing and trawling
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Lance Paul Brien Jr.

• age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Glenn A. Brien Sr., D.D.S. and wife, Kathy, of Mendenhall, Miss., and Gene C. Brien and wife, Cathy, of Kenner; one daughter, Lynne Brien Dominique and husband, Chris, of Hammond; two brothers, Larry and Daniel Brien of Houma; two sisters, Beverly Brien Fenton of Tampa, Fla., and Bonnie Brien Caro of Houma; three step-brothers, Ed Pontiff of Chauvin, Gene Pontiff and Gerald Pontiff of Houma; one step-sister, Marie Pontiff Lapeyre of Houma; eight grandchildren, Andy Brien of Brandon, Miss., Ben Brien of Moselle, Miss., Patrick Brien of Atlanta, Casey Brien Barnard of Pinola, Miss.; Christie Brien Milazzo of Metairie, Geoffrey Brien of Kenner; Kimberly Dominique and Valerie Dominique Robertson of Hammond; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Lance Paul Brien Sr.; his mother, Elizabeth Morillon Brien; his step-mother, Laura Martin Brien; one brother, Johnnie J. Brien; one sister, Margie Brien Giglio; and one step-brother, George F. Pontiff
• retired instrument technician with American Cyanamid; World War II Navy veteran and an avid outdoorsman; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
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Laura Louise Grantham

• age 79, a native of Rogers, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 17, 2006
• no services were schedule
• survived by one son, Kirby Edwards; and one daughter, Annabelle Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Edwards; her parents, George Gregory and Laura Rozell; one son, Bootsy Edwards; one brother, Bolton Gregory; and one sister, Sally Gregory

Laura ‘LaLa’ LeCompte Malbrough

• age 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Lenelle M. Campbell; three grandchildren, Craig Campbell and wife, Debbie, Carrie Pittman and husband, Jeff, and Carla Gary and husband, Jim; and five great-grandchildren, Craig Jr. and Alicia Nicole Campbell of Baton Rouge, Matthew Wayne and Megan Ann Pittman of Baton Rouge and Catherine Nicole Gary of Montgomery, Texas
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Paul Malbrough; her parents, Nicholas Joseph and Leodile Chauvin LeCompte; seven brothers, Ruffin, Sidney, Gilbert, Harris, Ecton, Cyrus and Randolph LeCompte; and two sisters, Eugenia L. LeBlanc and Mable L. Cunningham Guidry
• homemaker, loved sewing, gardening, bowling and dancing; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annette ‘Net’ Dupre Menard

• age 86, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Bourg, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Geraldine "Deany" Lirette and husband, Clinton "T-Boy", Carolyn Breaux and Charlene Duplantis and husband, Ernest Jr. "E. J."; one sister, Cora D. Dupre; eight grandchildren, Wayne Lirette and wife, Veronica, David J. Lirette Sr. and wife, Elizabeth "Liz", Kelly Naquin Bourg, Kerry J. Naquin and wife, Angela "Angie", Anissa N. Hebert, Michelle D. Fanguy and husband, Jonathan "Johnny", Michael Duplantis and wife, Rhonda, and Jimmy Breaux and wife, Mandy; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theodore "Ted" Menard Sr.; her parents, Augustin and Angelique LeBouef Dupre; one son, Theodore Menard Jr.; one son-in-law, Morris "Bo" "Bozo" Breaux; one great grandchild; one brother, Clifford Dupre; and two sisters, Emily D. Dupre and Eugenie "Nee" D. Ellender
• homemaker and was an active American Legion Auxiliary Unite No. 272 member in Montegut for 55 years; enjoyed sewing and playing bingo; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Ray ‘DD’ Mouton

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Sherry Orgeron Mouton; one son, Brad Mouton; one daughter, Wendy Credeur; one brother, Clifton Mouton Jr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Sr. and Daisy Marisco Mouton; and one son, Ronnie Mouton
• Catholic

Wilton Anthony Williams

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006
• private services were held at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Linda Thornhill Williams; two sons, Eric "Chico" Williams and Brock "Bam-Bam" Williams; one daughter, Yvette L. Williams; two brothers, Jessie Williams and Ernest Williams Jr.; two sisters, Laura Mae VanSomeren and Delores Hotard; and numerous grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Aleah Gregoir Williams; and one brother, Frank Williams
• U.S. Army veteran

 

March 20, 2006

Keiko F. Breaux

• age 79, a native of Japan and resident of Larose, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Dr. Nancy Breaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Adam Breaux

Sarah Billiot Duplantis

• age 75, a resident of Houma, died at 9:21 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Duplantis Sr.; her mother, Anna Billiot; seven sons, Melvin Verdin and wife, Mary, Sam Verdin, George Verdin and wife, Jackie, Steve Verdin and wife, Elaine, Tommy Verdin, Robert Paul Duplantis and wife, Joyce, and Lawrence Duplantis; two daughters, Emily Duplantis and Theresa DeHart and husband, Joe; five sisters, Leona Naquin and husband, Whitney, Mary Rivera, Josephine Babin and husband, Bobby, Lula Mae Billiot and Evalina Armond and husband, Micheal; two brothers, Ginald Billiot and Billy Billiot; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Pierre Billiot; four sons, Andrew Verdin, Emile Verdin, Jerry Verdin and Ernest Verdin; and two daughters, Rose Verdin and Eva Verdin
• homemaker and was Catholic

Andrew Jules Haydel

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Ellen Arceneaux Haydel; three sons, John Harold and wife, Mary, Barry Paul and wife, Mary, and Ronnie Jules and wife, Faith, all of Houma; one sister, Alice Richard of Labadieville; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Andree and Bernadette Haydel; and two sisters
• salesman for Terrebonne Wholesale Consolidated Companies for 38 years and served in World War II as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Henrietta Hartman Ledet

• age 93, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Joseph A. Hartman and Bud J. Hartman; and one sister, Marie H. Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Optie Ledet; her parents, Joseph and Bertha Allemand Hartman; one son, Richard Ledet; two brothers, Louis J. Hartman and Fortuna J. Hartman; and one sister, Rita H. Walker
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Richard J. Ledet

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, March 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Optie Ledet and Henrietta Hartman Ledet; and his grandparents, Marcel and Daisy Trosclair Ledet and Joseph and Bertha Allemand Hartman
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Shelly James Martin

• age 97, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Evelinna Robinett of Houma, Ethel Links and husband, Jim, of Golden Meadow, and Gardline M. Belanger and husband, Royce, of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two adopted grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Authement Martin; his parents, Louie Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; one grandson, Don Bergeron; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Boudreaux Angelette; one son-in-law, Dennis Robinett; seven brothers, William "Bill" Martin, Isreal Martin, Calvin Martin, Charlie Martin (twin), Eddie Martin, Lawrence Martin and Davis Martin; and three sisters, Mae Martin Hebert, Felicia Martin Lapeyrouse and Nora Martin Chauvin
• retired owner of Crew Boats and was a fur trapper and a ship builder for Delta Shipyard in New Orleans; constable in Chauvin and was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved life at his camp; called his camp "Cest La Vie;" his home for the winter to hunt and summer to fish and entertain; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John W. ‘Dick’ Woodard

• age 70, a native of Lucedale, Miss., and a resident of Houma since 1963, died Saturday, March 18, 2006, due to complications after open-heart surgery
• visitation Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church; burial Wednesday at Woodard Family Cemetery in George County, Miss.
• pallbearers: Allen Woodard, William Woodard, Wesley Woodard, Stephen Maples, Mark Maples and Tim Allen; honorary pallbearers: Darwin Maples, Truman Fairley, Tommy Fairley, Danny Pipkins, Scott Pipkins and Mac McCormick
• survived by his wife, Juana Fairfey Woodard; two sons, Allen R. Woodard of wife, Judy, of Houma and William R. Woodard and wife, Andree, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Sharon Beth Woodard Black and husband, David, of Searcy, Ark.; four grandchildren, Wesley W. Woodard, Kaylee T. Woodard, Brady C. Black and Payton C. Black; and three sisters, Minnie Ellen Maples and husband, Darwin, of Lucedale, Cindy McCormick and husband, Kenneth, of Long Beach, Miss., and Jo Ann Maples and husband, Dan, of Macon, Ga.
• preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Myrtle Woodard; and one brother, Roscoe Woodard
• graduated from Lucedale High School before moving on to the University of Mississippi to study civil engineering and play football for the Ole Miss Rebels; after graduating in 1960, he accepted a position with Texaco in Harvey and was subsequently transferred to Houma in 1963; joined the LaTerre Land Co. Inc. in 1965 as chief engineer and surveyor; served his company for 10 years before it was purchased by Tenneco Oil Co. and renamed Tenneco-LaTerre; later promoted to manager of Tenneco-LaTerre, and excelled at the position through decades of dedicated service and four more corporate takeovers by Fina Oil, Totale Chemicals, Castex Energy and finally Apache Corp.; as manager of Apache’s Houma office, he maintained and protected more than 270,000 acres of wetlands in coastal Louisiana
• pioneer in wetlands surface land management and was the driving force behind the implementation of one of the first mitigation banks in the United States; project was located near Theriot; as a result of his leadership on this pilot project, Tenneco-LaTerre received the Conservation Corporation award from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation; also received the achievement award in industrial ecology from Tenneco Oil Co. for his efforts to develop creative approaches to protecting fish, wildlife and other public values associated with the wetlands of Tenneco-LaTerre during exploration and production of oil and gas; through his leadership, Fina-LaTerre was presented with the Good Land Use Award from the Louisiana Soil and Water Conservation Society for preserving and enhancing coastal wetlands
• leadership, skills and readiness to volunteer his time served him well on many professional and business associations; served as president of the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society, president of the Louisiana Landowners Association, president of Land Surveyor’s Association, president of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and president of the National Alligator Association; member of numerous other organizations including the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Right-of-Way Association, Louisiana Coastal Seaway Association, Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the South Central Industrial Association
• very active in the land conservation arena and currently served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Lafourche-Terrebonne Soil and Water Conservation District as well as on the Management Committee of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and the Atchafalaya Basin Levee Board; served as both president and vice-president of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts from 1998-2003 and president of the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission from 1987-1994; served on the Terrebonne Coastal Zone Management Committee; civic philanthropy was very important to him, and he served as president of the local chapter of the Kiwanis Club; one of the founding members of Cub Scout Pack No. 401 in Houma
• he and his wife, Juana, were active members in the First United Methodist Church in Houma where he has served as chairman of the Administrative Board as well as on numerous other committees
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March 21, 2006

Therese Albarado Bergeron

• age 77, a native of Brosly St. Vincent and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edgar K. Bergeron and wife, Patty, and Terry B. Bergeron and wife, Nancy; two daughters, Faith B. Coover and husband, Tim, and Hope B. Bailey and husband, Huey Jr.; one sister, Hilda Cedotal; seven grandchildren, Damian LeBlanc and wife, Vanessa, Brandon Bergeron, Charlie Bailey and wife, Jackie, Toby Bergeron, Tamara Bergeron, Paul Bergeron and Tiffany Bergeron; and three great-grandchildren, Allison LeBlanc, Saige Bergeron and Amber LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Clay Bergeron; her parents, Clarence Albarado Sr. and Emelie Rivere Albarado; one son, Blaise Bergeron; two brothers, Lawrence Albarado and Clarence Albarado Jr.; and two sisters, Nelia St. Germain and Agnes Bourgeois
• member of the Third Order of Mary and St. Anne’s Ladies Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Betty Gustafson Blair

• age 84, a native of Columbiana, Ohio, and resident of Mobile, Ala., died Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation today at Radney-Belmany Funeral Home in Mobile; funeral service Wednesday at Biloxi National Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Terri Davis and husband, Roy, of Mobile and Sandi Chauvin of Thibodaux; one brother, Ed Gustafson and wife, Helen, of Columbiana; two grandsons, Brian Davis and Jody Stroud and wife, Robin; one granddaughter, Kristi Davis; and one great-granddaughter, Raegan Stroud
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence A. Blair; one daughter, Heidi Jo Blair; one sister; and one brother
• Radney-Belmany Funerals and Cremations

Dorothy Howeth

• age 74, a resident of Cut Off, died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2006
• funeral services were scheduled today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one son, Allan Howeth; three daughters, Vickie Butler, Lorraine Frazier and Darlene Howeth; two brothers, Jerry and Wilmot Matherne; one sister, Beulah Camardelle; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gary Eugene Howeth; and one sister, Lillie Matherne

Gayla Martin

• age 32, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, March 18, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jimmy Mobley Sr.; her father, Allen Martin; her stepfather, Irving Bruce; one son, Jimmy Mobley Jr.; one daughter, Pearl Mobley; three brothers, Toby Martin, Shayne Martin and Scotty Bruce; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her mother, Gilda Ledet Bruce; her grandparents, Pearl and Ernest Ledet, Paul Martin Sr. and Armenia Cheramie Martin
• homemaker and was Catholic

Marjorie ‘Margie’ Rassmussen Morgan

• age 71, a native of Vienna, S.D., and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Francine Verrett; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas "Doc" Sidney Blanchard; her second husband, Richard Aldebert Morgan; her parents, Henry Rassmussen and Nettie Otteson Rassmussen; one son, Louis "Mert" Blanchard; two brothers, Mert and Lloyd Rassmussen; and two sisters, Mildred R. Brown and Irene R. McIntyre
• retired shoe-department manager of Wal-Mart with 15 years of service

Tammy L. Street

• age 32, died Sunday, March 19, 2006
• wake service today at Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; funeral service Friday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Charles L. Street; her mother, Theresa Turner of Houma; one son; and one daughter

 

March 22, 2006

Ferdinand August

• age 66, a native of Lucy and resident of Edgard, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helena Markey August; his mother, Myrtle Gautier August; one son, Damian August; one daughter, Felicia August; two brothers, Ervin and Lawrence; four sisters, Rita, Bernadette, Vivian and Delores; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Irbine August; one daughter, Gale August; and one brother, Chester August
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Mark Anthony Broussard

• age 51, a native and resident of Montegut, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Montegut Fire Station; military service Friday at the fire station; mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susan Quick Broussard; his mother, Vivian Broussard; three sons, Marquis Broussard and wife, Mindy, Ryan Broussard and wife, Mickey, and Cyris Broussard; one daughter, Raven Broussard; seven brothers, Kenneth Broussard and wife, Grace, Ralph Broussard and wife, Jenny, Brian Broussard and wife, Ladonna, Quintin Broussard and wife, Margaret, Preval Broussard and wife, Jody, Bryce Broussard and wife, Amy, and Kyle Broussard; three sisters, Cathy LeBoeuf and husband, Bennie, Christine Gilson and husband, Roger, and Tammy LeBoeuf and husband, Wayne; and six grandchildren, Angelica, Gabrielle, Blake, Emma, Evan and Caleb Broussard
• preceded in death by his father, Keith Broussard; his grandparents, Raoul Broussard, Lucille Broussard Boudreaux and Leon and Margaret Robichaux; and his step-grandfather, Earl Boudreaux Sr.
• U.S. Navy veteran and was employed by Gulf-Inland Contractors
• Samart Funeral Home

David Matthew Carlos

• age 19, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:22 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thurs-day at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his father, Craig Carlos of Houma; his mother, Diane Deroche Carlos of Houma; one brother, Kevin Carlos of Houma; one sister, Erin Carlos of Houma; his grandfather, Ivy Deroche Sr. of Lafayette; his grandmother, Dorothy Pitre Deroche of Gibson; and one nephew, Brennan Martinez of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Norris and Lois Pitre Carlos
• shop hand for K&B Machine Shop
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Mae Dean Cox

• age 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006
• no services were scheduled
• survived by six sons, Leon Cox and wife, Betty, Larry Cocke and wife, Mary, Anthony Cocke, Herbert Cox Jr. and wife, Diana, and Nathan Cox, all of Houma and David Cox and wife, Cindy, of Florida; six daughters, Sadie Bourque, Beulah Bourg and husband, Roy Jr., Carolyn Dupre and husband, Arthur, Patsy Crochet and husband, Lonnie, Melba Bridges and husband, C.E., and Joanne Malagarie and husband, Allen, all of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Regina Cox of Houma; one brother, Clarence Dean; one sister, Emelda Whitney; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Cox Sr.; her parents, Thomas Dean and Theresa Roberts Dean; one son, Sterling Cox; one daughter, Erma Cox; and one sister, Adrena Whitney
• homemaker

Evelyn Nisby Diggs

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Claudette D. Tyler, Elaine D. Washington, Linda Gail Diggs and Brenda Faye D. Pinkston, all of Gibson; two sisters, Roslyn N. Hall of Marrero and Lois N. Hall of Florida; three brothers, Lawrence Nisby Sr. of Gray, Wilbert Nisby Sr. of Gibson and Herschel Nisby of Marrero; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wellington Diggs; her parents, Daniel and Lillian Bowens Nisby; one son, Clarence Lee Diggs; and four brothers, Herman Nisby Sr., Raymond Nisby, Leroy Nisby and James Daniel Nisby
• homemaker and a member of St. James Baptist Church; member of Pastor’s Aid Club, a former senior choir member and a member of the Variety 12 Social Club

Barbara Ann Dufrene

• age 58, a native of Bradenton, Fla., and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her husband, Carl Dufrene; her father, Carl Jones Sr.; one daughter, Tammy Coneglio; two sisters; one brother, Carl Jones Jr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Zella Jones; and one sister, Bertha M. Jones
• homemaker

Wanda Ann LeBlanc

• age 52, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation Thursday 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 two sons, Scott Lyons and Chad Lyons; two brothers, Wayne LeBlanc and Keith LeBlanc; three sisters, Barbara Bonvillain and husband, Richard, Gail Cantrelle and Michelle LeBlanc and husband, Dane; and five grandchildren, Rene’, Shayla and Brandon Lyons and Shelby and Hailey LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louverta Henry Sevin; two sons, Brandon and Nelson LeBlanc; and one daughter, Charlene Savoie
• member of the Krewe of Versailles in Larose and loved bingo
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 23, 2006

Eickiy ‘Sonny’ Biondini

• age 75, a native of Shaw, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Gertraud Klinger Biondini of Houma; two sons, John Biondini and wife, Jeanice, of Vinton, and Roberto Biondini and wife, Joni, of Covington; one daughter, Theresa Britt and husband, Ricky, of Houma; two sisters; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fred Biondini and Elvira Bardelli Biondini; eight brothers; and three sisters
• retired carpenter with the U.S. Air Force and was a U.S. Air Force veteran; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Aline Hazel Darcey

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Jerry Darcey and wife, Janet, of Houma; one daughter, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kirby, of Houma; one sister, Rita Rhodes; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Darcey; her parents, Henry and Angelina Champagne Boudreaux; two brothers, Andrew and Rudolph "Pookie" Boudreaux; and three sisters, Marie Fonseca, Irene Matherne and Nellie Malbrough
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Jimmy Eymard

• age 61, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patsy "Pat" Eymard; one son, Kim J. Eymard; one brother, Steve Eymard; and two sisters, Norma Istre and Earline Dupre
• preceded in death by his parents, Didier and Ozite Guidry Eymard; two brothers, Norman and Irvin Eymard; and one grandchild, Brandon Eymard
• retired boat captain and was Catholic

John Joseph ‘Breezy’ Garrett

• age 49, a native of Houma and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, March 12, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his father, James Garrett Sr. of Houma; one son, William Garrett of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Claire Ashley Garrett of Baton Rouge; one brother, Floyd Chatagnier and wife, Angelle, of Houma; one sister, Melinda Voisin and husband, Ted, of Theriot; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Clarissa Gautreaux Brunet; and one brother, James Garrett Jr.
• U.S. Navy veteran

Charles Joseph Gaudet

• age 78, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Jennifer Champagne and husband, James, of Houma, and Patricia Melancon and husband, Barry, of Rye, N.Y.; one brother, Raymond Gaudet of Arcadia; one sister, Dorothy Guidry of Houma; five grandchildren, Jami Champagne, James Paul Champagne and fianceé, Britney Authement, Julie Champagne and fianceé, Jamie Ellender, John Champagne and Connor Melancon; and one great-grandchild, Nyla Champagne.
  preceded in death by his wife, Della Ann Adam Gaudet; his parents, Anatole Gaudet and Linda Leonard Gaudet; one brother, Arnold Gaudet; and two sisters, Mazie Smith and Alma Drott
• retired production foreman with Texaco and a U.S. Marine Corp veteran; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earl Alex ‘Bo-Bo’ Hartman Jr.

• age 67, a native of Houma and resident of Mechanicville, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006
• visitation Friday at Emanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicville; religious service Friday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Thomas Hartman of Houma; one son, Earl C. Hartman of Houma; two daughters, Gaylen P. Ellis and husband, Earl, and Debra A. Hartman of Houma; four brothers, Ernest Hartman and wife, Hazel, Kenneth Hartman, the Rev. Grayling Hartman and wife, Tenecia, and James Hartman and wife, Georgette, all of Houma; four sisters, Bernadine H. Carter, Aletha H. Coleman, Elizabeth Hartman and Laverne H. Short, all of Houma; six grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl "Lucky Fish" Hartman Sr. and Beatrice Lagarde Hartman; one son, Gregory Hartman; one sister, Paulette Hartman; and his grandparents, James Hartman and Aletha Melton Hartman
• member of Mechanicville Emanuel Baptist Church and was Alderman Ward Three and bails bondman of Houma

Wanda Ann LeBlanc

• age 52, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• 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 two sons, Scott Lyons and Chad Lyons and wife, Sheri LeBlanc; two brothers, Wayne LeBlanc and wife, Angela LeBlanc, and Keith LeBlanc; three sisters, Barbara Bonvillain and husband, Richard, Gail Cantrelle and Michelle LeBlanc and husband, Dane; five grandchildren, René, Shyla and Brandon Lyons and Shelby and Hailey LeBlanc; and her step-father, Ronald "Blackie" Sevin
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy LeBlanc and Louverta Henry Sevin; two sons, Brandon and Nelson LeBlanc; and one sister, Charlene Savoie
• member of the Krewe of Versailles in Larose and loved playing bingo
• Falgout Funeral Home

Violet ‘Nan’ Ledet

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eugene Ledet; three sons, Jody Ledet, Barney Ledet and Geno Ledet Jr.; two daughters, Vickie Guidry and Leslie Felarise; two sisters, Lucy Bouzigard and Joan Ann LeBouef; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Olympio and Violet Boudreaux Bouffanie; one son, Druis Ledet; three brothers, Clebert, George and Norman Bouffanie; and one sister, Gundlyn Bruce
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Edna B. Lirette

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006
• funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Russell Lirette; one daughter, Mary Ann Trahan; one brother, Norris Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren, Sally Lirette, Tina Bergeron, Charles Trahan Jr. and wife, Tammy, Chris Trahan and wife, Karen, John Trahan and wife, Martha, Cody Trahan, Tammy Price and husband, Charles, Wendy Pellegrin, Peggy Blanchard and husband, Norris, Angel Domangue and husband, Chad, Raymond Lirette Jr. and wife, Celina, and Pamela Lyons and husband, Jerome; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gildie Lirette; her parents, Clarice Ledet Boudreaux and Eddie Boudreaux; two sons, Raymond and Percy "Black" Lirette; one son-in-law, Charles Trahan; one grandson, Bobby Lirette; six brothers, J.D., Franklin, Magnus, Druis, Dennis and Percy Boudreaux; and three sisters, Wilma LeBoeuf, Beulah LeBoeuf and Lenoise Lirette
• member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Suzette Aubert Lyons

• age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:34 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gerald Lyons of Houma; her father, Eartis Aubert Sr. of Houma; one son, Trent T. Lyons of Houma; one daughter, Sade’ C. Lyons of Houma; one brother, Eartis Aubert Jr. of Lockport; one brother-in-law, James Lyons Jr. of Houma; and five grandchildren, Trent Allen, Raven Allen, Conner Newton and Treveion Allen, all of Houma,and Dorrie Steward of Arlington, Texas
• preceded in death by her mother, Irma Mae Daniels Aubert; and one brother, Curtis Aubert
• homemaker and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church

Tammy L. Street

• age 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Desota, Texas, died of breast cancer at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Residence Baptist Church; services Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Charles L. Street; her parents, Tyrone and Theresa Turner; two sons, Jalen Street and Stefan Street; one daughter, Jazlin Street; and two brothers, Tyrone Turner Jr. and Thomas Turner
• U.S. Marine Corp and a member of the Voices of Praise, choir, a sponsor of Jewels for Jesus Mission for Teens and co-founder-choreographer of the United Women of Christ Praise Dance Ministry of Dallas
• member of Residence Baptist Church and Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
• Golden Gates Funeral Home of Dallas and Community Funeral Home

Frankie Mae Luke Verrett

• age 89, a native of Macon, Ga., and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation Friday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Octavia "Slappy" Vergin and Estell "Punchy" Turner; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Miller; her second husband, Alvin Verrett; her parents, Benjamin and Betty Worthy Stafford; one son, Terry Miller; seven brothers; and five sisters
• homemaker and a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church

Rita Marie Foret Vice

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Wanda Vice Prestenbach and companion, John Caro, of Houma, and Susan Vice Plaisance and husband, Calvin, of Thibodaux; one brother, Robert "Bobby" Foret of Houma; three sisters, Nita Bergeron, Jeannie Pope of Houma and Yvette LeBouef of Schriever; and two grandchildren, Kimberly Kristin Prestenbach and Brittany Leigh Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Marcel Vice; her parents, Teles Foret and Veneda Babin Foret; and two brothers, L.J. Foret and Douglas Foret
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 24, 2006

Olevia Chauffe August

• age 102, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Annie Mae Marshall; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Stewart; her second husband, Jack August; her parents, John Adam and Alice Blanchard Chauffe; one brother, Ulysses Chauffe; and seven sisters, Ethel Lawrence, Mary Garrett, Eliska Newton, Gertrude Smith, Eunice Batiste, Ora Lee Horton and Mable Marshall
• member of St. Mark Baptist Church

Virginia Lee Hawkins Dickinson

• age 80, a native of Brownswood, Texas, and resident of Montegut, died at 4:18 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006
• no services were scheduled
• survived by one son, William J. Dickinson and wife, Sharline, of Montegut; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Hawkins and Anna Kirsky Hawkins; and one brother, Howard Hawkins
• retired registered nurse with West Jefferson Hospital

Gertie Guidry Gervais

• age 90, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, died at 10:06 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Jeanette G. Matherne and Annette G. Chiasson; one brother, Ingance Guidry; two sisters, Melissa Thibodeaux and Levi Crochet; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Gervais; her parents, Charles Guidry and Mary Pitre Guidry; five brothers, Charles, Rene, Clay, Eugene and Lawless Guidry; and three sisters, Ester Ledet, Juanita Rogers and Viola Tevit
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Raissia ‘Michaell’ James

• age 26, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Waterpoof died in an automobile accident Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• visitation today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Etta James Latimore; her grandmothers, Leola Hanzy and Barbara Porche; her stepmother, Linda Faye Hanzy; two sisters, Tamara Lewis and Alisha Hanzy; four brothers, Willie Earl Latimore, Russell Lamotte James, Horace Hanzy Jr. and Thering Allen; her fiance, Lionel Singleton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Horace Lee Hanzy Sr.; her grandfathers, Jessie Hanzy and Lester James Sr.; and her cousins, Deion Kennique Hanzy and Deamon Russell Simmons
• worked for Chateau Terrebonne of Houma and was currently attending Blue Cliff College of Houma
• Community Funeral Home

Bertha Pitt Johnson

• age 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:56 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one daughter-in-law, Peggy Miley Johnson; and one nephew, Richard Howard Fabacher and wife, Deborah, of Athens, Ala.
• preceded in death by her husband, Bev Johnson; her parents Ernest W. Pitt and Angeline Guiza Pitt; one son, Claude Leslie Johnson; and one sister, Louise Fabacher
• retired secretary and clerk with Western Auto; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ricky Darell Looper

• age 46, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his fianceé, Judy Lefort; his parents, Lana Hilton Foret and Thomas Looper; one daughter, Sonya Looper; two brothers, Darwin and Michael Looper; and one sister, Myra Foret

Lovenia ‘Coochie’ Murray Price

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, March 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie Price Jr. of Raceland; four daughters, Betty Young and husband, Nolan, of Raceland, Gayle Hills and husband, Norris, of Boutte, Sherry and Adweena Price of Raceland; three sons, Jerome Price and wife, Irma, Michael Price and wife, Bessie, and Dale Price and wife, Eva, of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ernestine Murray; three sons, Willie Price III, Milton Price Sr. and Ronald Lee Price; three brothers, Jim Murray Jr., Lawrence Murray Sr. and Ernest Murray; and two sisters, Rosie Murray and Mary Jane Shelby
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the usher board

 

March 25, 2006

Paul Joseph Adams

• age 37, a native of Larose and resident of Lafayette, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• visitation today. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Lefty Adams and Faith Chouest; his wife, Elizabeth Bivalacqua of Lafayette; one daughter, Allie Paige Adams of Lafayette; one son, Seth Joseph Adams of Lafayette; his paternal grandmother, Bessie Chouest Adams; his paternal grandfather, Earl John Adams; two brothers, Guy Joseph Adams of Denham Springs and Rhett John Adams of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Steve Chouest and Ramona Anaclade
• employed by Stratos Communications
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Mary ‘LuLu’ Owens Boudloche

• age 63, a native of Peoria, Ill., and resident of Gray, died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 37 years, Lloyd J. Boudloche of Gray; two sons, Bill Scholl and wife, Tanya, of Cincinnati and Kevin Boudloche Sr. and wife, Rachel, of Meridian, Miss.; one daughter, Donna Boudloche of New Orleans; one brother, the Rev. Ed Owens and wife, Joyce, of Lebanon, Mo.; two sisters, Ida Shambaugh of Four Oaks, N.C., and Theresa Grissett and husband, Billy, of Jacksonville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jessica Scholl, Tobie and Ashli Prosperie, Kayla Boudloche and Kevin Boudloche Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Brooks and Marilynn Owens; one brother, David Owens; one brother-in-law, George Shambaugh Sr.; one sister, Sarah Sue Owens; two nephews, Sean Huval and George Shambaugh Jr.
• retired notary public; member of the Sugarland Country Club; her hobbies were mind-challenging crossword puzzles and the game of Jeopardy; enjoyed knitting and crafting costumes for Carnival; also enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors; love for the outdoors that made her passion for golf that much deeper; one of her fondest memories was the honor of score keeping for Greg Norman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gaynell Marie Legendre

• age 37, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Ray "Butch" Legendre Sr. and Colette Chiasson Legendre; one daughter, Meagan Legendre; one brother, Ray E. "Brother" Legendre Jr.; two sisters, Michele Navarre and Janell "BZ" Sullivan; and one grandfather, John Victor Chiasson
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Norman Legendre Sr. and Lois Legendre and Gertrude Caillouet Chiasson

Ricky Darell Looper

• age 46, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his fiancée, Judy Lefort; his parents, Lana Hilton Foret and Thomas Looper; one daughter, Natasha Looper; two brothers, Darwin and Michael Looper; and one sister, Myra Foret

Audrey P. McCue

• age 68, a native of Chester, Pa., and a resident of Bradenton, Fla., died Monday, March 20, 2006
• no services held
• survived by three daughters, Alice McCarthy of Bradenton, Audrey Kester of Dallas and Margaret Hickman of Louisiana; two sons, Clifford Kester of Bradenton and Henry McCue of Battle Creek, Mich.; one sister, Margaret Rogers of Houma; three brothers, Charles McCue of Houma, Rudolph McCue of Winchester, Ky., and Richard Harrison of Edgewater, Fla.

Clarence Smith

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace, died Thursday, March 16, 2006
• visitation today at Second New Guide Baptist Church in Metairie; service today at the church
• survived by his wife, Helen Boudreaux Smith; his mother, Edna W. Smith Gilfore; three sisters, Rudy Smith McGuire, Hilda Smith Marshall and Wilma McGuire; three daughters, Shelia Smith Walter, Rita Washington and stepdaughter Pamela Maidson; two sons, Troy Smith and Clarence "Tyrone" Smith III; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his mother-in-law, Leoneed Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Smith Sr.; his stepfather, Julian "Sun" Gilfore; one son, Barriet K. Madison; one daughter, Stephanie M. Smith; one grandson, Brandt T. Smith; his grandmothers, Carrie Hite and Amy Smith; his grandfathers, William Westbrook and Jim Smith; two nieces, Elaine McGuire Vincent and Janice Marshall Howard and one brother-in-law, Isaiah Marshall
• New Orleans cab driver and a member of the Usher Board at Second New Guide Baptist Church in Metairie

 

March 26, 2006

Mary ‘LuLu’ Owens Boudloche

• age 63, a native of Peoria, Ill., and resident of Gray, died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 37 years, Lloyd J. Boudloche of Gray; two sons, Bill Scholl and wife, Tanya, of Cincinnati and Kevin Boudloche Sr. and wife, Rachel, of Meridian, Miss.; one daughter, Donna Boudloche of New Orleans; one brother, the Rev. Ed Owens and wife, Joyce, of Lebanon, Mo.; two sisters, Ida Shambaugh of Four Oaks, N.C., and Theresa Grissett and husband, Billy, of Jacksonville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Jessica Scholl, Tobie and Ashli Prosperie, Kayla Boudloche and Kevin Boudloche Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Brooks and Marilynn Owens; one brother, David Owens; one brother-in-law, George Shambaugh Sr.; one sister, Sarah Sue Owens; and two nephews, Sean Huval and George Shambaugh Jr.
• retired notary public. She was a member of the Sugarland Country Club; her hobbies were mind-challenging crossword puzzles and the game of Jeopardy; enjoyed knitting and crafting costumes for Carnival; also enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors; her love for the outdoors that made her passion for golf that much deeper; one of her fondest memories was the honor of score keeping for Greg Norman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roosevelt ‘Eskee’ Madison Sr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• funeral services Monday at the Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Florence Theriot Madison of New Orleans; four sons, Roosevelt Madison Jr. of Toluca Lake, Calif., and Glenn Madison, Jerome Madison and Allen Madison, all of New Orleans; two daughters, Zonell M. Washington and Betty Taylor of New Orleans; two brothers, Burwick Madison of Houston and Wilton Madison of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Helen M. Williams of Houma, Amanda M. Carter of Louisville, Ky., and Susie M. Felton, Mary Robinson and Gladys Madison, all of Metairie
• preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Frank Madison Sr.; six brothers, Frank Jr., Charlie, David, Moses, Jack and Jessie Madison; and one sister, Ella M. Parker

Mildred Deroche Theriot

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and to service time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; religious service Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by four sons, Curtis Louviere and wife, Jeanine, of Bourg, Gary Louviere of Chauvin, Floyd Louviere Jr. and wife, Laura, and Billy Theriot and wife, Dawn, of Houma; two daughters, Paula Danos and husband, Freddie, and Bonnie Clement, both of Houma; two brothers, Norman and Whitney Deroche; two sisters, Stella Hutchinson and Josephine Schouest; 20 grandchildren, Jamie, Scott, Leslie, Kadie, Dylan, Ross, Kenny, Kelly and Kiley Louviere, Logan Gautreaux, Brittany Boquet, Holly, Haley and Lance Danos, Anthony, Brandon, Trent and Taylor Theriot and Kristen and Travis Clement; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Louviere Sr.; her second husband, Paul J. Theriot; her parents, Albert and Lucina Matherne Deroche; one sister, Leonise Boudreaux; and one son-in-law, Michael Clement
• parishioner at St. Joseph Church and a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

Fredrick Paul Zeringue

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, March 23, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date; buried in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Robert Zeringue, Daniel Zeringue, Merton Zeringue, Donald Zeringue and Sam Zeringue Jr.; four sisters, Cindy Zeringue, Mona Hebert, Betty Theriot and Marion Champagne; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam Zeringue and Irene Danos Zeringue; one brother, Ralph F. Zeringue; and one sister, Geraldine Thibodaux

 

March 27, 2006

Rosemary Barrilleaux Boudreaux

• native of Franklin, former resident of Houma and resident of Dawsonville, Ga., died Saturday, March 25, 2006, following an extended illness
• no services held
• survived by her husband, Charles R. Boudreaux; two daughters, Trudy Helms and husband, Vernon, and Geri Boudreaux, all of Dawsonville; one brother, Gerald Barrilleaux and wife, Helena, of Gulfport, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Evans and Laurence L. Barrilleaux; and two daughters, Rosalyn B. Braca and Charlotte Boudreaux

Audrey Lena Chandler Matherne

• age 81, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Gregory Matherne and wife, Brenda, and David Matherne and wife, Nina, of Houma; one daughter, Bonnie Burns and husband, Robert Burns Jr., of Houma; eight grandchildren, Kelly Thompson, Rene’ Pizzolato, Rebecca Champagne, Kate Burns, Sara Rossomme, Michelle Brannon, Jeff Brannon and Julie Marix; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, E.J. "Red" Matherne; her parents, Roy A. Chandler and Audrey Hanna Chandler; and one brother, Roy Chandler Jr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alzina Hebert Pitre

• age 94, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Virginia Rita Pitre; one brother, Onezippe Hebert Jr.; three sisters, Enesia LeJeune, Emelda Lafont and Delphine Hebert; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eads Pitre; her parents, Onezippe Hebert Sr. and Enesie Smith Hebert; two grandsons, Nathan Truxillo and Regie Truxillo; four brothers, Bert Hebert Sr., Sandras Hebert, Lipton Hebert and Roy Hebert; and two sisters, Edelia H. Guidry and Beatrice H. Pitre
• charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Father Charles J. Tessier Kaycee Auxiliary of Larose
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Thomas A. Ward Jr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 25, 2006
• memorial service Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by five brothers, Michael, Don and wife, Jeanne, Alan and companion, Sheri, Kerry and wife, Ellen, and Richard Ward; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Gloria Ward; and one brother, James Thomas Ward
• Catholic

 

March 28, 2006

Ronald ‘T-Wan’ Lirette

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer, Friday, March 24, 2006
• donated his body to LSU science; memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Barbara Voclain Lirette; three sons, Ronald Jr., Tracy Paul and Michael A. Lirette; two brothers, Sidney J. and Larry Lirette; six sisters, Henrietta Guidry, Betty Collins, Elaine Luke, Hedy Bergeron, Linda Wall and Susan Marcel; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Malvina Voisin Lirette and Anthony Lirette; and two brothers, Loney Lirette and Gerald "Sam" Lirette; and his grandparents, Lydia and Sidney Voisin and Elizabeth and James Lirette
• retired boat captain and was Catholic

Samson A. Matherne Jr.

• age 78, a resident of Raceland, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Noella F. Matherne; two sisters, Edith M. Comardelle and Una M. Comardelle; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Samson A. Matherne Sr. and Melina Matherne; and one brother, Leo Matherne
• retired employee of Texaco for 31 years and was a U.S. Army veteran; a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member and a member of the Woodmen of the World and American Legion; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Benita Wolfe Robertson

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mildred Welch Wolfe; one daughter, Monica Brown and husband, Richie Sr.; five sisters, Mary Wolfe, Aver Francois and husband, Johnny, Wildred W. Miller, Brenda Wolfe and companion, Deanna, and Mary Ann Robinson; two brothers, David Wolfe Sr. and wife, Shirly, and Donald Wolfe; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Thomas Turner; three brothers, Abra Wolfe Jr., Arthur and Albert Sims; and five sisters, Winnola Diggs, Margaret Wolfe, Doris Wolfe, Mildred Hickman and Lynn Sims
• disabled and a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Miguel Sierra

• age 81, a native of Spain and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Miguel "Mike" Sierra and Antonio Sierra; three daughters, Theresa Sierra, Carmen Sierra and Angela Hernandez; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sierra; his parents, Gaspard and Angela Molina Sierra; one brother; and one sister
• Spanish Navy veteran and was Catholic

Jerri ‘Boomer’ Smith

• age 38, a native of Dryden, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died of natural causes, Sunday, March 26, 2006
• memorial service held Wednesday at 1410 Levee Drive in Houma, Southdown West behind west-side Rouses
• survived by his father, Douglas Smith of Slaterville, N.Y.; his mother and stepfather, Sherri Young and Johnny Young of Houma; one son, Blake Karpinski of Houma; three daughters, Amanda Kinnard, Kara Smith and Gerri Smith, all of Houma; two brothers, Bubba Smith and wife, Chy, and Micah Young and wife, Katrina; four sisters, Donnelle Truxillo and husband, Billy, Joanna Hill and husband, Cintron, of Key West, Fla., Cindy McAvene and husband, Pat, of San Diego and Lori Young of California; his grandparents, Edward Smith and wife, Shirley, of Dryden, and Lena Baker of Moravia, N.Y.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerry Smith and Lyman Perrine; and his step-grandfather, Donald Baker

Thomas A. Ward Jr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 25, 2006
• memorial service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by five brothers, Michael, Don and wife, Jeanne, Alan and companion, Sheri, Kerry and wife, Ellen, and Richard Ward; three nephews, Sean, Alex and Jordan Ward; and two nieces, Lauren and Layla Ward
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Gloria Ward; and one brother, James Thomas Ward
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

March 29, 2006

Mary Louise Dickinson Blum

• age 78, a native of Hanceville, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, Dan Blum and Joseph Blum Jr. and wife, Priscilla, of Houma; one stepbrother, Michael Dickinson and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Texas; nine grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; seven great-grandchildren; and one cousin, John Gordon of Houston
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blum Sr.; her parents, William J.L. Dickinson Sr. and Jeannette A. Gordon Dickinson; and one brother, William J.L. Dickinson Jr.
• homemaker and a member of Eastern Star; grew up in many towns as her father built bridges for Austin Bridge Co., including the cantilever bridges at Barrow, Church and Lafayette streets; considered Ft. Worth, Texas, as her hometown; however, she resided in Houma for the past 60 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruth Marie Gaudet Boudreaux

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on the Nicholls State University campus; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Bessie Gaudet; four sons, Sterling Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Daniel Philip Boudreaux and wife, Karen, Wayne Anthony Boudreaux and wife, Connie, and Thomas Claude Boudreaux and wife, Kim; four brothers, Jessie, Ray, Jerry and Calvin Gaudet; four sisters, Leona Robichaux, Dorothy Wilcox, Judy Benoit and Mary Melancon; nine grandchildren, Denise B. Breaux, Sterling J. Boudreaux III, Crystal B. Martin, Tony Philip Boudreaux, Brandi L. Boudreaux, Alexis M. Boudreaux, Alexa Boudreaux, Hannah McNair and Zachary Boudreaux; and four great-grandchildren, Justin Breaux, Bailey Breaux, Kevin Martin Jr. and Gage Martin
• preceded in death by her husband, Sterling J. Boudreaux Sr.; her father, Claude "Jack" Gaudet; one brother, Jackson Gaudet; and two sisters, Rosalie Gaudet Benoit and Betty Gaudet Bodamer
• an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion auxiliaries; enjoyed playing bingo
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Larry ‘Chopper’ Daigle

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died in an automobile accident Wednesday, March 22, 2006
• memorial service Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church on Hollywood Road
• survived by three sons, Aaron Daigle of Houma, Chad Daigle of Bayou Blue and Kevin Daigle of Bayou Blue; one brother, James Daigle; one sister, Darlene Elliot; and one grandchild, Jessie M. Daigle of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Hilda Daigle
• Samart Funeral Home

Melodia ‘Ma-Ma Noonie’ Dufrene

• age 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mabel Dufrene Thibodaux and Irma Dufrene Vedros and husband, Lester Vedros Sr.; one sister, Angela Hebert; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Anthony Dufrene; her parents, Clemille and Sofie Rivet Dufrene; one son-in-law, Alvin Thibodaux; five brothers, Whitney, Evans, George, Louis and Cestive Dufrene; and one sister, Lucille Hebert
• Catholic

Rudolph LeBlanc

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:08 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; dismissal service Friday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Elroy and Randolph LeBlanc of Houma; two daughters, Carolyn L. Johnson of Houston and Betty L. Hubbard of New Orleans; two sisters, Josie Mae Austin and Dianne L. Myles; two brothers, Thomas Staidum and Allen Staidum; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Daisy W. LeBlanc; his parents, Charlie and Olivia C. LeBlanc; one brother, Charlie LeBlanc; and two sisters, Dorothy McKinley and Carrie L. Miller
• retired carpenter contractor and a U.S. Army veteran; member of Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14, John Parson Consistory No. 170 and United Supreme Council No. 330; member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church

Kevin Short

• age 44, a native and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, March 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Kevin Short Jr.; two daughters, Shina Short and Cherrelle Short; one sister, Christine Short Stewart; one brother, Fredrick Short; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Short and Catherine Williams
• Baptist

 

March 30, 2006

Mary Louise Dickinson Blum

• age 78, a native of Hanceville, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, Dan Blum and Joseph Blum Jr. and wife, Priscilla, of Houma; one stepbrother, Michael Dickinson and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Texas; nine grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; seven great-grandchildren; and one cousin, John Gordon of Houston
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blum Sr.; her parents, William J.L. Dickinson Sr. and Jeannette A. Gordon Dickinson; and one brother, William J.L. Dickinson Jr.
• homemaker and a member of Eastern Star; grew up in many towns as her father built bridges for Austin Bridge Company, including the cantilever bridges at Barrow, Church and Lafayette streets; considered Ft. Worth, Texas, as her hometown; however, she resided in Houma for the past 60 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Russell Anthony Collins

• age 58, a native of Galliano and resident of Los Angeles, died at 11:32 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Mike Collins and wife, Martha; two nieces, Lisa Louviere and Jacki Pierce; one nephew, Michael Paul Collins; three grandnieces, Shae Pierce, Celie Collins and Lauren Louviere
• preceded in death by his parents, Clara Daigle Collins and Paul Collins
• medical technologist; served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves; South Lafourche R.O.T.C provided graveside military services
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gilbert George Hebert Sr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 25, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Claire G. Hebert; two sons, Gilbert Hebert Jr. and wife, Renelee, of Metairie and Gary Oncale and wife, Bernadette, of San Antonio; two daughters, Patricia Smith and husband, Loy, of Schriever, Donna Talbot and husband, Daryl, of Thibodaux; one sister, Lorraine Guillot; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert J. Hebert; his mother, Nora Elfert Hebert; his first wife, Rosalie Ledet Hebert; one daughter, Janis Hebert; and one great-grandchild, Blaine Faslund
• owned Hebert’s Texaco, after working many years in the oil-and-gas industry; fourth degree Knight of Columbus and served as Grand Knight of KC Council No .1114 for two years; also served as a Eucharistic minister and usher; enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and working in his garden

Ervin Gene Hummel

• age 79, a native of Wood County, Ohio, and resident of Eastland, Texas, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Abilene, Texas
• visitation today at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland; service Friday at the First United Methodist Church, with burial in the Alameda Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ouida Dale Brown Hummel; two sons, Brian Neil Hummel of Snellville, Ga., and Curt Nolan Hummel of Houston; two daughters, Deborah Ann Hummel of Weatherford, Texas, and Cathy Jean Bartholomew of Houston; one son-in-law, Milton Bartholomew; two daughters-in-law, Bridget Eileen and Julie Hummel; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brown; one aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hummel; eight grandchildren and four by marriage, Mason, Cody, Sarah, Kelly, Ryan, Shelby, Holly, Courtney, Kim, Amy, Mike and Mich; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Justin and Isabella; 12 nieces and nephews; many in-laws; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews
• played on the Grange, Ohio, basketball team when they won the state championship, and after graduating from Grand Rapids High School joined the Navy; married Ouida Dale Brown, and they lived in Grand Rapids, Ohio, Odessa, Texas, south Louisiana, Scotland and Houston; he and his wife retired in Eastland County
• member of the First United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School class; also belonged to the Gorman Masonic Lodge No. 716, the American Legion, Alva N. Sidle Post No. 232 in Grand Rapids for 50 years; received many awards during his employment in the oil field; enjoyed golf, especially the old courses in Scotland
• Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland

Ronald ‘T-Wan’ Lirette

• age 64, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2006
• donated his body to LSU Department of Anatomy in Shreveport; private memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Barbara Voclain Lirette; three sons, Ronald Jr., Tracy Paul and Michael A. Lirette; two brothers, Sidney J. and Larry Lirette; six sisters, Mrs. Louis (Henrietta) Guidry; Mrs. James (Betty) Collins, Mrs. David (Elaine) Luke, Mrs. David (Hedy) Bergeron, Mrs. Roy (Linda) Wall and Mrs. Steve (Susan) Marcel; and five grandchildren, Kristen, Brandon, Brady, Jennifer and Katie Lirette
• preceded in death by his parents, Malvina Voisin and Antoine Lirette; two brothers, Loney Lirette and Gerald "Sam" Lirette; his maternal grandparents, Lydia and Sidney Voisin; and his paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and James Lirette
• retired boat captain and was Catholic; generous and loving husband, father and grandfather; enjoyed working inn his fruit orchard, fishing, hunting and traveling; but most of all, having fun with his grandchildren

Johnny Wesley Moore

• age 45, of Troy, Tenn., died Sunday, March 26, 2006
• service was today at Halls Funeral Home in Troy
• survived by his wife, Katina Mari Moore; his parents, John Junior Moore of Halls, Tenn., and Virginia Fowler Moore of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three sons, Johnny Wesley Moore Jr., Joshua Aaron Moore and Jeremy Lee Moore, all of Larose; one stepson, John Thomas Kearns of Brownsville, Maine; one stepdaughter, Sachia Kearns of Brownville, Tenn.; three brothers, Randall Moore of Brighton, Tenn., and Michael Anthony Moore and Brian Moore, both of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Vickie Studard of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Tammy and Wendy Moore, both of Murfreesboro; and his stepmother, Wanda Sue Hill of Ripley, Tenn.
• preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Moore; and one brother, Billy Moore
• coach and teacher at Ellender Memorial High School and a coach and teacher in Tennessee; member of Greater Vision Church of God in Troy and a former pastor at Ashport Baptist Church; member of Theta Xi

Earl Jack Oncale

• age 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Brad Oncale of Mandeville; three daughters, Lisa Samanie of Schriever, Jackie Dupre of Bayou Blue and Holly Gaudet of Houma; one sister, Mable Trosclair of Chackbay; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, June S. Oncale; his parents, Joseph and Elodie Oncale; one grandson, B.J. Samanie; two brothers, Elmo and Clarence Oncale; and one sister, Edmay Thibodaux
• World War II Navy veteran

 

March 31, 2006

Lessia A. Brown

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home in Houma; mass today at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one son, Lester B. Brown Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Bessie Anderson; and one brother, Augustus A. Anderson
• retired librarian from Terrebonne Parish Library

Annie D. Dufrene

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond J. Dufrene; two sons, Leslie and Dale Dufrene; one daughter, Flora Arceneaux; one brother, Josh Dufrene; four sisters, Walterine Comardelle, Winnie McCully, Dessie Burson and Vonnie McBlair; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Lucia Authement Dufrene; one brother, Walter Dufrene; and one sister, Eula Dufrene

Ernest C. Hansen Sr.

• age 94, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, March 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum in Thibodaux to join his wife, Mary, who passed away in September 2005
• survived by two sons, Dr. Ernest C. Hansen Jr. and Judge Gerard P. Hansen; five grandchildren, Dr. Ernest C. Hansen III, Margaret Ann Guillot; Mary Ann Guillot, Allison E. Hansen and Ashley M. Hansen; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gemelli Hansen; his parents, Ernest P. Hansen and Irene Loisel Hansen
• co-owner and proprietor of Hansen’s Sno-Bliz in New Orleans; invented and patented the first snowball ice-shaving machine, known as the Sno-Bliz
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Tyler Anthony Jeblonski

• age 1 month four days, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Jessica Leigh Jeblonski; his father, Tad Chaisson; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Mark and Sonya Jeblonski; his paternal grandmother, Pamela Olivier Chaisson; two aunts, Sarah and Sadie Jeblonski; his paternal great-grandmother, Claudette Olivier; one brother, Tate Benoit; one stepbrother, Seth Robin; his paternal step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Chaisson; two uncles, Dylan and Matthew Chaisson; and his godparents, Andre and Kim Ledet and Paula Callahan
• preceded in death by one uncle, Tony Chaisson; his maternal great-grandparents, Joe and Ann Marie Jeblonski; and one brother, Tad Chaisson Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Garrison ‘Gary’ Kiger

• age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, March 11, 2006
• mass Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Gloria Dupre Kiger
• preceded in death by his father, Harrison Kiger

Percy H. Neylon

• age 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the Blue Lilly Cemetery in Johnson Ridge
• survived by his wife, Mary Neylon of Gray; three sons, Percy D. Poindexter and Travis Goudy of Thibodaux and Jerry "Poke" Neylon of Gray; three sisters, Hattie Jones of Vacherie, Jean Anderson of Thibodaux and Pearlie Williams of Houston; his companion, Elvira Every of Johnson Ridge; five grandchildren; and two godchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy H. Neylon Sr. and Mildred Jackson Neylon; one son, Roland "Pop" Poindexter; one brother, George Neylon; and his grandparents
• Methodist

Viola Ann Smith

• age 55, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas "Spuggie" Smith Sr.; two sons, Richard D. Steele and Thomas Smith Jr.; six daughters, Delores Miles, Elizabeth Steele, Lisa Mitchele, Denise Smith, Deme Tria Smith and Lay Tayna Smith; seven sisters, Mary Morrison, Maudry Dunaway, Dorothy Richard, Leona Miles, Lula Mae Strickland, Octavia Valliare and Rose Mary Charis; five brothers, Burton, John, Paul, Calvin and James Fusiliers; 34 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Viola Fusiliers; six brothers, Vincent, Willie, Clifton, Ashton, Roland and Ronald Fusiliers
• homemaker and was Baptist

Wardell Warren Stewart

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Donner, died of heart failure at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sisters, Irma McGuire and Mildred Murphy of Donner, Lillie Williams of Houma and Joyce S. Clark of Ama; and two brothers, Royal Stewart Sr. of Geismar and Alfred Lee Stewart of Donner
• preceded in death by his parents, Eldred James Stewart Sr. and Enola Patterson Stewart; five brothers, Eldred Jr., Lionell, Staff Sgt. John E., Gerald Sr. and Walter Elmo Stewart; and two sisters, Clementine S. and Carolyn Stewart
• laborer and a member of Triumph Baptist Church

Nell Sills Tolbert

• age 82, a native of Crowville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at Mulberry Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Dr. Malcolm O. Tolbert; one son, Dr. Laren M. Tolbert and wife, Barbara; three daughters, Anita Tolbert Massengill and husband, David, Ellen Tolbert Bandsma and husband, Joe, and Sharon Tolbert Roppolo Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

Brent Trahan

• age 37, a native of Lafayette and resident of Gibson, died in a car accident Wednesday, March 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Living Gospel in Houma; funeral rites Monday at the church, with interment in St. Francis Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Bennett Trahan of Gibson; his parents, Allen and Joann Trahan of Gray; four sons, Teddy Dardar of Houma, Joshua Trahan, Demetris Trahan and Ryheem Robertson, all of Gibson; four daughters, Vidale Jackson of Houma, Ashley, Deshawndra and Kourney Bennett, all of Gibson; one brother, Marcus Theophilus Trahan of Gibson; and one grandchild

Frederick Paul Zeringue

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, March 23, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Robert, Daniel, Merton and Donald Zeringue, and Sam Zeringue Zeringue Jr.; four sisters, Cindy Zeringue, Mona Hebert, Betty Theriot and Marion Champagne; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Irene Danos Zeringue; one brother, Ralph F. Zeringue; and one sister, Geraldine Thibodaux