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Obituaries May, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2007

May 1, 2007

Janet Guidry Autin

• age 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by three sons, Carroll "Beau" Chouest Jr., Wilson J. Chouest and David A. Chouest; one daughter, Angelina Chouest Barbaree; three brothers, Velton Guidry, Roy Guidry and Richard Guidry; one sister, Velma Trahan; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gracien and Augusta Guidry; one brother, Junius Guidry; and one sister, Hildra LeBlanc
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Doris Hebert Dubois

• age 85, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by one son, Norris Joseph Dubois; one sister, Eve Valerie Hebert Pierce; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Antoine Dubois; her parents, Albert Adam and Clara Marie Delatte Hebert; one daughter, Audrey Mae Dubois; five brothers, Early, Whitney, Irvin, Horace and Nolan Hebert; and one sister, Geanne Hebert
• member of Christian Fellowship
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

James A. Harrington

• age 53, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and resident of Watertown, S.D., died Saturday, April 28, 2007
• visitation today at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown; funeral service Wednesday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown, with military graveside rites in Mt. Hope Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sherry L. Campbell Harrington of Watertown; one daughter, Kelly L. Harrington of Watertown; one son, Jeremi Mitchell of San Bernadino, Calif.; two sisters, Doris J. Castle and husband, Calvin, and Gayle Celestine and husband, Eddie, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Mercedes Bolden Joseph; and one sister, Carolyn Thibodaux Lyons
• U.S. Navy veteran and was employed at Enercept Building Systems; member of the American Legion
• Crawford Funeral Chapel

Evelyn Mary Breaux Michel

• age 95, a native of Chacahoula and resident of The Woodlands, Texas, for the past 10 years, died at her home Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by one daughter, Paulette Guion and husband, Jim, of The Woodlands; two sons, Thomas Michel of Pineville and Daniel Michel of Lafayette; one sister, Jeanne Breaux Crochet of Houma; dearly loved by eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and cherished by nieces, nephews and dear friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Joseph Michel; and parents, Sadie Adoue and Henry Breaux
• determined and courageous, she traveled by train to Lafayette where she earned a teaching degree in 1940 from Southwestern Louisiana; took her first teaching job at Dularge Graded and in the years that followed used her talents serving elementary-age children; many of her students from Dularge, Schriever, Donner, Gibson, Houma Elementary and Honduras School learned their basics in her classroom
• remembered for her dancing, cooking, crocheting and traveling; member of Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Association
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 2, 2007

Stella Granier Gravois

• age 93, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mary G. Mowrey and husband, Daniel, and Joyce Anne G. Bakke and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Luke "Duck" Granier; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Gravois; her parents, Luke Granier Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Thibodeaux Granier; five brothers, Louis, Charles, Joseph, John and James Granier; and three sisters, Sr. Mary Felicitas Granier, Evelyn Comeau and Edith Shaheen
• retired schoolteacher of 34 years in St. James Parish
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kevin ‘K-Love’ Hester

• age 44, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 27, 2007
• funeral services today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Geneva Hester of Raceland; one daughter, Cristen D. Allen; four brothers, Tyrone, Wayne and Carl Hester of Raceland and Kenny Hester of Lockport; one stepbrother, Timothy Lofton of Raceland; three sisters, Brenda H. Richardson of Raceland, Dianna Hester of Boutte and Shelia Hester of Houma; and two stepsisters, Kathleen Lofton and Melaine Lofton of Raceland
• preceded in death by his father, Norman Hester Sr.; one brother, Norman Hester Jr.; one stepsister, Luberta Coleman; and his grandparents, Warren Hester Sr., Irene Hester, Henry Ward and Victoria Ward
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Walter Wallace Hubbard

• age 65, a native of LaGrange, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 9:21 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at Friendswood Church of God Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 36 years, Helen Billiot of Houma; his mother, Letha Horton Hubbard of Manchester, Ga.; one son, Randal Hubbard; three daughters, Desiree Hubbard and companion, Scotty Holliday, Katherine Hubbard and companion, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Sr., of Houma and Tammy Runkle and husband, George, of Connecticut; two sisters, Oline Billiot and Ann Parfait of Houma; and eight grandchildren, Dennis Simoneaux Jr., Camille Simoneaux, Camden Hubbard, Kirsten Thibodeaux, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr., Adam Lucas, Alex Lucas and Todd Lucas
• preceded in death by his father, Walter Dee Hubbard; and one son, Walter Camille Hubbard
• retired truck driver with Surbo Tubular and a member of Friendswood Church of God Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kellie Lynn Johnson

• age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, April 28, 2007
• private graveside services held
• survived by his mother, Marion Dufrene Johnson; one brother, Darwin M. Johnson; and one nephew, Corey Johnson
• preceded in death by his father, Judd Johnson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Shawn Allen Richards

• age 36, a native of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 5:37 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Barbara F. Richards; one son, Austin I. Richards; one stepson, Buddy Robichaux; one daughter, Angelle I. Richards; two brothers, Steve Richards and wife, Tammy, and Scott Richards; her godchild, Katelyn Richards; and five nieces and nephews, Megan Richards, Cody Lavergne, Lyndi Lavergne, Ashley Richards and Jared Richards
• preceded in death by his father, Robert Richards; and one sister, Alice K. Richards
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annette Molaison Thibodaux

• age 91, a native of Larose and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• funeral services today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by three sons, Jerry, Dempster and Douglas Thibodaux; two daughters, Nellie Benoit and Sheldon Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Joseph Thibodaux; her parents, Ernest Molaison and Emily Navarre Molaison; one daughter, Rita Morrison; three brothers, Walter, Rauol and Adam Molaison; and five sisters, Henriette Ordoyne, Eve Ordoyne, Amy Hebert, Jeanette Tabor and Beatrice Rose
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

May 3, 2007

Ronald ‘Pam’ Allen

• age 42, a native of Larose and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mik’sha Mitchell; five sisters, Shelia McCaskill and Lorraine Davis of Larose, Joanne Thomas and Virginia Allen of Thibodaux and Cynthia Caine of Houma; five brothers, Harvey Allen Jr. of Larose, Darrel Allen of Raceland, Larry Allen of Thibodaux, Donald Allen and Joseph Allen of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Allen Sr. and Irene Nelson Allen; and his grandparents
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Cobe Michael Badeaux

• infant, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 5:34 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• graveside service Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his parents, Gary and Erica Badeaux; his grandparents, Timothy and Judy Tastet and Willie and Rebecca Badeaux; one brother, Hayden Badeaux; and two sisters, Kristy Badeaux and Keeli Badeaux
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jake Joseph Badeaux

• infant, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:11 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2007
• graveside service Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his parents, Gary and Erica Badeaux; his grandparents, Timothy and Judy Tastet and Willie and Rebecca Badeaux; one brother, Hayden Badeaux; and two sisters, Kristy Badeaux and Keeli Badeaux
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eula LeCompte Cancienne

• age 89, a lifelong resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral services Saturday at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego
• survived by four daughters, Evelyn Billiot, Esther Mae Ardeneaux, Marilyn Zito and Debbie Matherne; two sons, Jerry Cancienne and Larry Cancienne; three sons-in-law, David Ardeneaux Sr., Joaquin Zito Jr. and Wayne Matherne; two daughters-in-law, Sherry and Esther Cancienne; two sisters, Lillian Davis and Helen Duffourc; two brothers, Melvin and Roland Lecompte; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cancienne; her parents, Eveline Chauvin Lecompte and Willie Lecompte; one son-in-law, Norris Billiot; three sisters, Vernice Ayo, Della Robichaux and Elma Robichaux; three brothers, Duffy, Herman and Albert Lecompte; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• Mothe Funeral Home

Joyce Gros Crescioni

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Mervin J. Gros and LeRoy P. Gros; and four sisters, Dorothy Rivere, Virgie Morrison, Bessie Webb and Barbara Landry
• preceded in death by her husband, Alton Rene Crescioni; her parents, Elmo Gros and Mabel Delaune Gros; one brother, E.J. Gros; and two sisters, Hazel G. Rivere and Laura Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

James ‘Kut’ Cunningham

• age 37, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; graveside service Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Rhonda Cunningham; four sons, Kenneth, Kendall, Kerry and Jayce Cunningham; one daughter, Madison Cunningham; one brother, Keith Bourgeois; and four sisters, Nanette Hunter, Rebecca Harris, Tammy Trahan and Suzie Denman
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; one brother, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; and one sister, Charlene Rogers
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jessie Paul Darcey

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Judy Pitre Darcey; his mother, Zona Grabert Darcey; two sons, Tommy P. Darcey and Jamie John Darcey; one daughter, Kimberly Mary D. LeBlanc and husband, Charles; four brothers, David, Allen, Ernest and Ronald Darcey; one sister, Emma Darcey; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmore Darcey; and one brother, Luther Darcey
• owner of Darcey’s Meat Market and a meat cutter for 54 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Robert ‘Bob’ Domangue Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by three sons, Robert Domangue Jr., Chris Domangue and Jessie Schouten; five daughters, Lou Comeaux and husband, Danny, Vera Moore and husband, Johnny, Robin Large and husband, Steve, Penny Henry and husband, Melvin, and Missy Domangue; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Domangue; his parents, Bebe Domangue and Agnes Babin Domangue; one son, Barry J. Domangue Sr.; one daughter, Brenda Henry; four brothers, Harold Sr., O’Neil, Jerry and Albert Domangue; two sisters, Rita Picou and Helen Brien; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Abel ‘Pop’ Romain Gagneaux

• age 86, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Una Crochet of Houma; one son, Tom Romain Gagneaux and wife, Barbara, of Zachary; one daughter, Melanie G. Burton and husband, Roland, of Houma; three brothers, Kirvey Gagneaux of Schriever, Alvin "Poudoot" Gagneaux of Thibodaux and James Gagneaux of Cortez, Colo.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Emily Florence Duff Gagneaux; his parents, Romain Gagneaux and Sarah Boudreaux Gagneaux; three brothers, Howard, Douglas and Harry Gagneaux; and two sisters, Marion G. Toups and Delores G. Bennett
• retired mud engineer with Rowan Drilling Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Mann’ Gordon

• native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, April 27, 2007
• visitation to service time Friday at Life Center Cathedral; services Friday at the Cathedral; funeral service Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Bright Morning Star No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Betty Russell and husband, Harold, and Lois Gordon; one brother, the Rev. Monroe Spears and wife, Beulah; nine grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Jim James Gordon and Elizabeth Rhodes; one daughter, Ida Lee Gordon; one brother, James Rhodes; and three sisters, Florestine E. Williams, Agnes Stewart and Willie Mae Truehill
• member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church and Life Center Cathedral
• Rhodes Funeral Home

Kellie Lynn Johnson

• age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, April 28, 2007
• private graveside services held
• survived by her mother, Marion Dufrene Johnson; one brother, Darwin M. Johnson; and one nephew, Corey Johnson
• preceded in death by her father, Judd Johnson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Orlando Terrell Mitchell

• age 26, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Lawrence and Barbara Collins; and five brothers, Renaldo, Brandon, Lawrence Jr., Nicholas and Dan Mitchell
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion Mitchell and Clemetine and Willie Collins
• Community Funeral Home

Lexie Jane Verdin

• infant, a resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, April 30, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her parents, Justilien and Tanna Cheramie Verdin; one sister, Jazzlynn Verdin; her grandparents, Dickey "Radar" and Robbie Cheramie, Adam Verdin Sr. and step-grandmother, Annabelle Verdin, and Betty Ford and David Ford; and her great-grandfather, Marcel Cheramie
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 4, 2007

Wilton J. Bergeron

• age 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Neil Bergeron; two sisters, Rita Guidry of Cut Off and Ismay Theriot of Amelia; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marie Blanchard Bergeron; one brother, Hubert Bergeron; and three sisters, Leonise Blanchard, Anita Authement and Eunice Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ronnie ‘Tosie’ Chauvin

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Garland, Texas, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007
• private family service Monday at St. Pieus Catholic Church in Garland
• survived by his wife, Betty Fly Chauvin; one son, Thomas Chauvin; one daughter, Valerie Jiede and husband, Tom; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Jiede; two sisters, Bonnie Jackson and husband, Daniel, and Joan Ann Cenac and husband, Charles; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Rose Fly; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Lovell Chauvin; and one brother, Danny Chauvin
• graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1960, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University; coach, teacher and school administrator for 40 years; loving and caring person and a great mentor to the students he taught and coached; loved sports and fishing
• donated his body to science

James ‘Kut’ Cunningham

• age 37, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; graveside service today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Rhonda Cunningham; four sons, Kenneth, Kendall, Kerry and Jayce Cunningham; one daughter, Madison Cunningham; his stepmother, Rosalita Cunningham; two brothers, Keith Bourgeois and James Chauvin; and eight sisters, Nanette Hunter, Rebecca Harris, Tammy Trahan, Suzie Denman, Ann Cantwell, Kelly Blanchard, Terry Brousard and Jessica Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; one brother, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; and one sister, Charlene Rogers
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lucille ‘Lou’ Dace

• age 56, a native of Montegut and lifelong resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Corinthians Missionary Baptist Church No. 2 in New Orleans; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park in New Orleans
• survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry Sr.; one son, Larry Jr. and wife, Angela; one daughter, Tanika and husband, Kevin Sr.; five grandchildren, Larry III, Latrell, Mia, Kevin Jr. and K’Von; three brothers, Leonard and wife, Gladys, of Montegut, Warren and wife, Patricia, of Houma and Nathan Payne and wife, Lanita, of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Lillie Thibodaux and husband, Peter, of Montegut, Gloria Smith of Chauvin, Cecile Fleming of Houma and Levenia Fleming and husband, John Sr., of Chauvin; one brother-in-law, Dan Miller and wife, Tammy, of New Orleans; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Payne of Chauvin and Belinda and husband, Lawrence, of New Orleans; three aunts, Lillie Mae Parker of Houma, Irma Lee Harris of Chauvin and Lillian Thomas of Montegut; one uncle, Edward Payne of New Sapey; and numerous relatives and friends
• Davis Mortuary Service

Anthony ‘Papa’ Johnson

• age 47, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Gonzales, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. James Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, LaShelle Mitchell Johnson of Gonzales; one son, Marquell Harris of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Jalessa Harris of Baton Rouge and Twanrica Johnson of Donaldsonville; one sister, Margaret Johnson of Gonzales; his father and mother-in-law, Henry and Laura Mitchell of St. James; two brothers-in-law, Henry III and Rajon Mitchell of St. James; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Johnson; three brothers, Herman Williams Jr., Mark Anthony Johnson and Joseph Wesley; and his grandfather, Vincent Landry Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Geneva Rodrigue Johnson

• age 64, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her residence, Saturday, April 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at William and Southall Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Donaldsonville
• survived by four daughters, Cynthia Darville and husband, Grayland, of Gonzales, Jo Anna, Janice and Juanita Rodrigue, all of Donaldsonville; two sons, Robert Johnson and Curtis Rodrigue of Donaldsonville; one sister, Leanna Preston of Belle Rose; one brother, Robert Ulysses Moore of New Orleans; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Doretha and Lucious Johnson
• homemaker
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Blanche Falgout Maronge

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 6:47 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at 202 Mandie Drive in Bourg
• survived by her husband, Bobbie "Joe" Maronge; two sons, Billy Maronge and Bobby Maronge and wife, Edmee; seven brothers, Roy, Sheryl, Jerry, Calvin, Alvin Ronald and Roger Falgout; five sisters, Anna Lee Thomasee, Phyllis Leonard, Joyce Falgout, Carla LeBouef and Linda Jackson; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eustis and Della Pitre Falgout; two brothers, Larry and Ray Falgout; and one sister, Tina Falgout
• Samart Funeral Home

Helen Eymard Martin

• age 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Danny J. Martin; one son, Wayne J. Martin; one daughter, Tracy M. Lasseigne and husband, Kenny Lasseigne; one brother, Ray Eymard; three sisters, Sue Galjour, Barbara Berthelot and Betty Savoie; two grandchildren, Jessica and Kimberly Lasseigne; and one great-grandchild, Allie Matherne
• preceded in death by her parents, Loveless "Picou" Eymard and Georgina "NaNa" Danos Eymard
• Eucharistic minister and parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alma Breaux Domingue Rodrigue

• age 79, a native of Brusly St. Vincent and longtime resident of Napoleonville and Labadieville, died at Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• services pending
• survived by four daughters, Sandra Milazzo and husband, Douglas, Dale Callegan and companion, Glen Richard, Arlene Prince and husband, Robin, all of Labadieville, and Wendy Ganel and husband, Steve, of Gonzales; two sisters, Aloysia Simoneaux of Brusly St. Vincent and Nelia Cedotal of Paincourtville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Nola and Rudolph Breaux; one son, Percy Domingue; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Theriot Domingue; three brothers, Sabin, Ulysses and Louis Breaux; and one sister, Selma Pintado
• Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Mary Jane Thomas

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007
• religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Issiac Jolly Jr. and Isiah Thomas of Thibodaux; one daughter, Iesha Holly of Thibodaux; five sisters, Brenda Richardson, Linda Fleming, Penny Richardson and Betty Richardson, all of Thibodaux, and Gertrude Neff of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five brothers, James Miles and Frank Miles of Thibodaux, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, Oliver Richardson of Labadieville and Raymond Thomas of Ruston
• preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Miles Richardson and Clarence Thomas; one son, Mark Thomas; three brothers, Harold Richardson, Abraham Richardson and Joseph Thomas; and two grandchildren, Lamanuel Joseph Triggs and Shakoya Shakita Triggs
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Lamanuel Joseph Triggs

• age 3, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007
• religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Iesha Holly and Emanuel Triggs; one sister, Shabrie Marie Triggs; and his grandparents, Marva Triggs and Byron Barrow
• preceded in death by one sister, Shakoya Shakita Triggs; and his grandparents, Mary Jane Thomas and Issiac Holly
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Shakoya Shakita Triggs

• age 4, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007
• religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Iesha Holly and Emanuel Triggs; one sister, Shabrie Marie Triggs; and her grandparents, Marva Triggs and Byron Barrow
• preceded in death by one brother, Lamanuel J. Triggs; and her grandparents, Mary Jane Thomas and Issiac Holly
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

May 5, 2007

Thelma Victoria Blankenship

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Coppell, Texas, died after a long battle with cancer Thursday, May 3, 2007
• memorial service Monday at United Methodist Church in Coppell; memorial service at a later date in Houma
• survived by three children, William Blankenship, Darwin Blankenship and Kara Chance Blankenship; two daughters-in-law, Corinne Blankenship and Susan Younghans; one son-in-law, Randy Change; five sisters, Phyllis Hebert, Joy Goodroe, Clare Fanguy, Barbara Mapp and Jane Gautreaux; one brother, Bruce Naquin; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Rayburn Blankenship; her parents, A.P. and Thelma Blankenship; one brother, Roy Naquin; and one sister, Judy Naquin

Darnell ‘Rip-Dino’ Joseph

• age 49, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Delores Jackson of Raceland; his parents, Margie Sims and Jessie Joseph of Raceland; two sons, Darnell Jamar Joseph and Shamor Darnell Joseph, both of Mississippi; four brothers, Jessie Joseph Jr. of Houston, Oscar Gray Jr. and wife, Tylene, of New Iberia, Zachary Joseph and wife, Vonetta, of Dallas and Donald Williams and wife, Debra; and five sisters, Angela Joseph and husband, Wallace, of Raceland, Lisa Joseph of Oakland, Calif., Sandra Joseph Hutchinson and husband, James, of Houston, Keshia Trenee Gray of Houston and Roxanne Joseph Lewis and husband, Leslie, of Houma
• preceded in death by one brother, Renee Joseph; and his grandparents, Eva Bell Promise, Cornelius Joseph, Clarence Joseph and Mose Sims
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Eulice LeCompte LeBoeuf Neil

• age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:04 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edward J. Neil Jr. and wife, Joanna, Brent W. Neil Sr. and wife, Jeannie, and Stephen A. Neil and wife, Mary, of Chauvin; two daughters, Diana LeBoeuf of Bourg and Kathy N. Domangue of Chauvin; one daughter-in-law, Cecile M. Neil of Chauvin; two sisters, Helen L. Lirette and Irene L. Lyons of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan J. LeBoeuf; her second husband, Edward J. Neil Sr.; her parents, Cleveland P. LeCompte and Estelle L. Ledet LeCompte; two sons, Cleveland P. Neil and Samuel "Bo" Neil; one daughter, Faye Neil; two sons-in-law, Donald LeBoeuf and Jerry Domangue Jr.; and one brother, Evinse J. LeCompte
• homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wayne Gerard ‘Wino’ Ordoyne

• age 37, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007
• visitation Sunday to Monday at Choctaw Fire Station; mass Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geneva Andras Ordoyne; his parents, Elgee Ordoyne and Suzanne Delatte Ordoyne; two sons, Ozzy and Randy Ordoyne; one daughter, Angelle Andras; two brothers, Michael and Walter Ordoyne; and one grandson, Brennon Andras
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland and Tina Ordoyne and Walter and Bridgette Delatte
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

May 6, 2007

Alvin Joseph ‘Bill’ Guidry

• age 101, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Russell P. Guidry and wife, Betty, of Houma; two daughters, Shirley G. Cenac of Houma and Diana G. Juneau and husband, John, of Mansura; one sister, Dorothy G. Bonnette of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lorena Blanchard Guidry; his parents, Isaac and Blanche G. Guidry; one daughter, Eula Mae Ann Guidry; one son-in-law, Thomas A. Cenac; one daughter-in-law, Jerry Lynn Drott Guidry; two brothers, Aaron Guidry and Ishmael P. Guidry; and two sisters, Beatrice Townsend and Leola Cinquemani
• retired self-employed carpenter and constructed Higgins Boats during World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jackson Murphy Sadler

• age 3, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, was called home at 7:39 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007
• 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 parents, Kyle Sadler and Raquel Pellegrin Sadler of Bourg; one brother, Peyton Andrew Sadler of Bourg; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Adams Pellegrin of Bourg; his paternal grandparents, Richard Bird and Saundra Marie Bird of Bourg; his great-grandparents, Audrey L. Adams and Wilma R. Pellegrin of Chauvin; five aunts and uncles, Mary Pellegrin Purviance, Gina Babin Pellegrin, Elena Bird Price, Pernell Pellegrin and Michael Purviance of Bourg; and six cousins, Alexis, Jake and Landon Guillot of Bayou Blue, Katie Pellegrin of Thibodaux, Britt Pellegrin and Megan Price of Bourg
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald Joseph Pellegrin; his great-grandparents, Murphy Peter "Black" Marie, Mildred Pitre Marie, Olin Bourg, Marie Bird, Warner Joseph Pellegrin and Abel Mike Adams Jr.
• loved baseball, basketball, football, dinosaurs and Bionicles; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 7, 2007

Alvin Joseph ‘Bill’ Guidry

• age 101, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Russell P. Guidry and wife, Betty, of Houma; two daughters, Shirley G. Cenac of Houma and Diana G. Juneau and husband, John, of Mansura; one sister, Dorothy G. Bonnette of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lorena Blanchard Guidry; his parents, Isaac and Blanche G. Guidry; one daughter, Eula Mae Ann Guidry; one son-in-law, Thomas A. Cenac; one daughter-in-law, Jerry Lynn Drott Guidry; two brothers, Aaron Guidry and Ishmael P. Guidry; and two sisters, Beatrice Townsend and Leola Cinquemani
• retired self-employed carpenter and constructed Higgins Boats during World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lela Duplantis LeBoeuf

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Willis "Bay" LeBoeuf and wife, Wilda, of Chauvin and Francis LeBoeuf and wife, Trudy, of Prairieville; one daughter, Euralee L. Neil and husband, Druby Sr., of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Louise Carrire Duplantis; two sons, David LeBoeuf Sr. and William LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Jackie; one daughter, Lucy Mae LeBoeuf; two brothers, Joseph "Neg" Duplantis and Sidney "Polo" Duplantis; four sisters, Gertrude Pinell, Naomie LeCompte, Julie Anne Hebert and Louise Hebert; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Patsy Verner Phillips

• age 47, a native of Bertrandville and a former resident of Houston, died at her family home in Bertrandville, Saturday, April 28, 2007
• funeral services Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial in St. Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Dorothy Verner of Napoleonville; her husband, Henry Phillips of Houston; two sons, Germaine Jones and wife, Cherish, of Paincourtville and Gerald Jones of Houston; four daughters, Geraldlyn Jones of Baton Rouge, Kecia and Brittany Jones of Houston, and Javon Jones and husband, Corey, of Paincourtville; three brothers, Cleveland Verner Jr. of New Orleans, Sherman Verner Sr. and wife, Kendra, of Donaldsonville and Jimmy and wife, Constance, of Raceland; three sisters, Mary Ann Woods and husband, Clifton, of Gray, Linda Williams of Reserve and Barbara Bindon and husband, William, of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Cleveland Verner Sr.; one sister, Helen Verner; one brother, James Cassie; one grandchild, Tyrek Jones; and her grandparents, Dallas and Edward Verner and Alma and Edward Verner
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Coty Paul Pitre

• age 15, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Life Church in Lockport; religious service Tuesday at the church
• survived by his father and stepmother, Tommy Pitre Jr. and Amiee Pitre; his mother, Cathy Babin; his grandparents and stepgrandparents, Tommy Pitre Sr., Stephanie Merrell, Myra Walker, David Myer and Carolyn Caillouet; three brothers, Shawn Blanchard, Chad Naquin and Derek Lirette; and one sister, Jade Pitre
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald "Bosco" Babin and Dale "Pat" Babin
• member of Victory Life Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Jackson Murphy Sadler

• age 3, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, was called home at 7:39 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kyle Sadler and Raquel Pellegrin Sadler of Bourg; one brother, Peyton Andrew Sadler of Bourg; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Adams Pellegrin of Bourg; his paternal grandparents, Richard Bird and Saundra Marie Bird of Bourg; his great-grandparents, Audrey L. Adams and Wilma R. Pellegrin of Chauvin; five aunts and uncles, Mary Pellegrin Purviance, Gina Babin Pellegrin, Elena Bird Price, Pernell Pellegrin and Michael Purviance of Bourg; and six cousins, Alexis, Jake and Landon Guillot of Bayou Blue, Katie Pellegrin of Thibodaux, Britt Pellegrin and Megan Price of Bourg
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald Joseph Pellegrin; his great-grandparents, Murphy Peter "Black" Marie, Mildred Pitre Marie, Olin Bird, Marie Bird, Warner Joseph Pellegrin and Abel Mike Adams Jr.
• loved baseball, basketball, football, dinosaurs and Bionicles; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Reynauld V. Songy

• age 82, a native of Reserve and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007.
  survived by his wife, Malvina Malbrough Songy; one brother, Clyde Songy; one sister, Gaynell Townsend; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Lillian Songy; and one brother, Harold Songy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Charles Paul ‘Charlie’ Zamojcin

• age 86, a native of Helmetta, N.J., and resident of Houma, died at 11:47 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by one son, Louis Zamojcin; one daughter, Elizabeth Ellender Dien and husband, Michael; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Francis Chiani Zamojcin; his parents, Ludwig and Mary C.; one son-in-law, H. Thomas Ellender; three brothers, Alfred, Stanley and John Zamojcin; one sister, Helen Preztakiewicz; and one great-grandson, Harrison Thomas Pitre
• member of St. Joseph Italian Society and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Idola F. Billiott

• age 79, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Alexander "Joe" Billiott; two sons, Lawrence Plaisance and Freddie Plasiance; three daughters, Linda B. Boudreaux, Debra B. Richardelle and Vickie B. Gisclair; two brothers, Eric Frickey and Westly Frickey; one sister, Jobeyna F. Breaux; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Odelia Falgout Frickey; three brothers, Nathan, Leland and Archie Frickey; and one sister, Joann Dominique
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Robert ‘Bob’ Domangue Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by three sons, Robert Domangue Jr., Chris Domangue and wife, Joni, and Jesse Schouten and fianceé, Claudia Muller of Holland; five daughters, Mrs. Danny (Lou) Comeaux, Mrs. Johnny (Vera) Moore, Mrs. Steve (Robin) Large, Mrs. Melvin (Penny) Henry and Missy Domangue; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Domangue; his parents, Bebe Domangue and Agnes Babin Domangue; one son, Barry J. Domangue Sr.; one daughter, Mrs. Minus (Brenda) Henry; four brothers, Harold Domangue Sr., O’Neil Domangue, Jerry Domangue and Albert Domangue; two sisters, Rita Picou and Helen Brien; one grandchild, Carla Moore; and two great-grandchildren, Hayley Domangue and Michael Domangue
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Westley James Domangue

• age 47, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annie Theriot Domangue; his parents, Raymond and Nora Domangue of Chauvin; two sons, Paul "P.J." and fianceé, Dodi Adams, and Brooks Domangue of Chauvin; one daughter, Leah Domangue and fiance, Robbie Henry, of Chauvin; two brothers, Sherwood Domangue and wife, Kem, of Houma and Sherwin Domangue and wife, Tara, of Houma; four sisters, Norma LeBoeuf and husband, Alley, of Bourg, Chris Desormeaux Eschete and husband, John, of Houma, Susan Duncan and husband, James, of Jourdanton, Texas, and Pamela Blanchard and husband, Wayne, of Chauvin; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Theriot of Chauvin; two sisters-in-law, Fay Theriot and fiance, Jim, of Chauvin, and Vickie Blanchard and husband, Matt, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Maycie Domangue of Chauvin; and numerous nieces, nephews and a great-niece
• preceded in death by his identical twin brother; his father-in-law, Paul Theriot; two brothers-in-law, Kurt Theriot and Jules Desormeaux; his paternal grandparents, Tores and Mary Domangue; and his maternal grandparents, Denis and Nora White
• shrimp trawler by trade
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joseph ‘Tin’ LeBouef

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Alton LeBouef and wife, Lillian, of Montegut, Ervin LeBouef of Chauvin and Eric LeBouef and wife, Cynthia, of Gray; two daughters, Angela L. Brunet and husband, Steve Sr., of Bayou Blue and Shirley L. Chauvin and husband, Warren, of Bayou Black; two brothers, Horace and Irvin LeBouef of Montegut; three sisters, Velma L. Molinere, Della L. Naquin of Montegut and Sylvia L. Bertness, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Naquin LeBouef; his parents, Elie LeBouef and Emma Dupre LeBouef; two sons, LeRoy and Daniel LeBouef; four brothers, Lorice, Raymond, Alvin and LeRoy LeBouef; and three sisters, Gertrude L. Dupre, Cecile LeBouef and Lucina LeBouef
• retired tug boat captain with Texaco Oil Co. for 35 years and a former reserve volunteer for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margie Bouffanie Pitre

• age 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007
• graveside services at a later date
• survived by her husband, Paul "Pavie" V. Pitre
• preceded in death by her parents, Lindo and Armine Brunet Bouffanie; and three sisters, Mickie B. Bourg, Eva Bouffanie and Frances "Pos" B. Weekly
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Irene Guilbeau Potts

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Jefferson, died at 2:54 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Joe A. Potts Jr. and wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Charlotte Potts; two brothers, Anthony Guilbeau and Rogers Guilbeau; one sister, Hattie Harvey; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Potts Sr.; her parents, Eddie Guilbeau Sr. and Rosite Rebstock Guilbeau; one brother, Eddie Guilbeau Jr.; and one sister, Locade Terrebonne
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gladys Ray Short

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, May 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lee Andrew Short Sr.; one son, Lee Andrew Short Jr.; one brother, Sylvester Ray Sr.; one sister, Nettie R. Trahan; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leola and Leonard Ray Sr.; four brothers, Leonard Jr., Thomas Sr., James Sr. and Joseph Ray; and four sisters, Josephine McGuire, Bertha Johnson, Marian Mitchell and Classie Mae Navy
• retired cook at Vandebilt High School and a member of Beulah Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 9, 2007

Ronnie ‘Tosie’ Chauvin

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Garland, Texas, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007
• private family service was held at St. Pieus Catholic Church in Garland
• survived by his wife, Betty Fly Chauvin; one son, Thomas Chauvin; one daughter, Valerie Jiede and husband, Tom; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Jiede; two sisters, Bonnie Jackson and husband, Daniel, and Joan Ann Cenac and husband, Charles; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Rose Fly; three sisters-in-law, Judy Chauvin, Judy Dewey and husband, Wes, and Sandra Fly; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Lovell Chauvin; and one brother, Danny Chauvin
• graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1960, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University; coach, teacher and school administrator for 40 years; loving and caring person and a great mentor to the students he taught and coached; loved sports and fishing

Steve A. Collins

• age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Hilda Esponge Collins; one sister, Jody Collins Guillot; one brother-in-law, Jude P. Guillot; and three nephews, Adam J. Guillot, Matthew J. Guillot and Jonas P. Guillot
• preceded in death by his father, Frankie Peter Collins; and one brother, Randy Collins
• owner/operator of Universal Services and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Ronald Louis Dumont Sr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Bandera, Texas, died Monday, April 30, 2007
• funeral services Thursday at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Bandera, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jo Ann Dumont of Bandera; two daughters, Dawn Marie Domangue of Metairie and Karen Colette Dumont of Morgan City; one son, Ronald Louis Dumont Jr. and wife, Crystal, of Jean; two stepchildren, Karen Boyd and husband, David, of New Orleans and Gordon Scott Smith and wife, Laura, of Hillsboro, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Dyanne Dumont; his parents, Easton Joseph Dumont and Annabelle Savoie Dumont; and one brother, Hubert Dumont
• owner of an offshore wire-line company. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and active Master Mason at Hiram Lodge in New Orleans and Walter Irving Lanier Lodge in Thibodaux; member of the Order of the Eastern Star Circla Chapter No. 139 and Bandera Order of the Eastern Star Chapter; member of Bandera’s St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
• Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera

Dale Anthony Hebert

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by three brothers, Ronald and wife, Charlotte, Howard III and wife, Josephine, both of Houma, and Dane Hebert of Lake Tahoe, Nev.
• preceded in death by his parents, Howard Francis Hebert Jr. and Aimee Trahan Hebert; one sister, Judy Ann Hebert; and his grandparents, Howard F. Hebert Sr. and Gertrude Chauvin Hebert and Joseph and Agnes Robichaux Trahan
• Falgout Funeral Home

JoAnne LeRay LaJaunie

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and longtime resident of Berwick, died Monday, May 7, 2007
• funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Berwick Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herman LaJaunie Jr.; four daughters, Angela Fabre and husband, Jan, of Berwick, Christine Castille and husband, Greg, of Morgan City, Denise Gros and husband, Tommy, of Amelia and Kelly LaJaunie and companion, Curtis White, of Berwick; one brother, Henry LeRay Jr. and wife, Judy, of Patterson; two sisters, Blanche Noreiga of Patterson and Penny Hernandez and husband, Frank, of Destrehan; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Elise LeRay; one sister, Rose Knudsen; and four brothers, Ritney, Wilmer, Gilbert and Joseph "Ace" LeRay
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Unit 96 Ladies Auxiliary for more than 30 years
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Zenobia C. Landry

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 7, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Dwight D. Landry, Russell A. Landry Jr. and Dale Joseph Landry; one daughter, Nina L. Boggs; one brother, Huey Chiasson; one sister, Dorothy Trosclair; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Landry Sr.; her parents, Ozema and Valerie Chiasson; and five sisters
• member of the adoration chapel at Christ the Redeemer, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Josephine Marie Lewis

• age 68, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Cleveland Lewis of Paincourtville; three daughters, Jackie Bolden and husband, Charles, Josie Brown and husband, Albert Jr., of Thibodaux and Janice Nelson of Labadieville; three sons, John A. Lewis Sr. of Thibodaux, James Lewis and wife, Amanda, and Jeffery Lewis of Labadieville; one brother, Howard Lewis Sr. of Houma; three sisters, Helen Worley and husband, Wilfred, of Paincourtville, Beatrice Hills of Thibodaux and Audrey Warner of El Paso, Texas; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Everlina Martin Lewis; one sister, Margaret Lewis Tillman; and her grandparents, Joseph and Margaret Martin and Oscar and Josephine Lewis
• Catholic
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Brenda Richardson

• age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Henderson Triggs Jr. of Thibodaux; four daughters, Kynisha T. Ford and husband, Devon, Lanisha Triggs, Natkia Joseph and Yvonne Triggs, all of Thibodaux; five brothers, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, James Miles and wife, Lisa, and Frank Miles of Thibodaux, Oliver Richardson and wife, Audrey, of Labadieville and Raymond Thomas and wife, Dorothy, of Ruston; five sisters, Gertrude Neff and husband, Roy, of Jacksonville, Fla., Linda Fleming, Penny Richardson and Betty Herbert and husband, Larry, of Thibodaux and Joyce Miles of Schriever; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Miles Richardson and Clarence Thomas; two sisters, Mary Jane Thomas and Debra Johnson; and three brothers, Harold Richardson, Abraham Richardson and Joseph Thomas
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

May 10, 2007

Mollie Bowers DuBois

• age 51, a native of Fordyce, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 12:18 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Bobby James DuBois and wife, Jessica, and Chris Paul DuBois of Houma; two brothers, Joe Thomas McKinney and wife, Faye, of Prattville, Ala., and Pat Bowers and wife, Bonnie, of Fordyce; four grandchildren, Sonny Blanchard, Alexis DuBois, Fayth DuBois and Dylan Billiot; one niece, Mary Ann Robichaux of Chauvin; and her friends, Kathy and T.C. Canter, Daryl and Penny Cunningham of Houma, and Donna and William Young of Fordyce
• preceded in death by her husband, Asa Paul DuBois; her parents, Harold Bowers and Ruby McKinney Bowers; and one brother, Paul Bowers
• secretary and bookkeeper at Gino’s and a member of Thibodaux Family Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Maudie Perez Keife

• age 88, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• visitation 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 three sons, John Meyers Keife of West Palm Beach, Fla., Robert Nebe Keife and wife, Irene, and David Thomas Keife and wife, Maureen, of Houma; two daughters, Kathlyn Keife Broussard of River Ridge and Mary Beth Keife Pyles and husband, Mark, of West Palm Beach; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Conrad and husband, Erich, John B. Keife, Robert Keife and wife, Cammie, Stephen Keife, Richard Keife, Jonathan Keife and wife, Michelle, Allison Clement and husband, Corey, Anne Mason and husband, Scott, Elizabeth Broussard and Paul Broussard; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry Keife; and her parents, Sydney Perez and Esma Meyers Perez
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Irvan ‘Bill’ Lake

• age 72, a native of Gladewater, Texas, and resident of Houma for 45 years, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the chapel
• survived by his wife, Joyce A. Gonzales Lake; three sons, William Lake Jr. and wife, Jean, Robert Lake and Thomas Lake and wife, Nicole; one daughter, Donna L. Richard; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William H. "Lefty" and Elizabeth Davidson Lake; and one brother, John Allen Lake
• worked for Halliburton for 23 years and was district manager of the Western Co. of N. America and B.J. Services (Tool Dept.) in Lafayette; U.S. Army paratrooper in Germany; member of First Methodist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael Ray ‘Mike Pete’ Pitre

• age 50, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Columbus, Ohio, died at 9 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by one son, Chad Pitre and wife, Nicole; one daughter, Michelle Bergeron and husband, Carol; two brothers, Gary and Ricky Pitre; one sister, Judy P. Blanchard; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred P. Pitre Sr. and Annette M. Boudreaux Pitre; and one brother, Alfred J. Pitre Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gordon A. Robichaux Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Hope R. Boudreaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Margaret Pitre Robichaux; one son, Gordon Robichaux Jr.; and one sister, Lillia Mae Robichaux
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 11, 2007

Clarence ‘Fuzzy’ Bell

• age 61, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his residence, Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Alecia A. Buggage, Judith and Katie Bell, all of Belle Rose; three sons, Clarence Bell Jr. of Belle Rose, David and Alonzo K. Bell of Houston; one stepbrother, Edward Bell of Donaldsonville; one sister, Shirley Williams of Belle Rose; one stepsister, Debra Vaughn of Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Katie M. and Paul Bell Sr.; his wife, Laura Mae Bell; two sisters, Augustine Donaldson and Marvastine Joseph; one brother, Paul Bell Jr.; and one son-in-law, Timothy Buggage
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Earl Bergeron

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Woodward, Okla., died Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• prayer vigil today at St. Peters Catholic Church in Woodward; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Mona Bergeron of Woodward; two sons, David Bergeron and wife, Misty, of Woodward and Dane Bergeron of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Lisa Bellows and husband, Ricky, of Woodward and Laurel Elliott and husband, Don, of Woodward; his mother, Verona Malbrough Bergeron of Houma; two brothers, Danny Bergeron and wife, Cynthia, and Alan Bergeron and wife, Kay, all of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn Voisin and husband, Gary, and Faye Daigle and husband, Steve, all of Houma; nine grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Easton Bergeron; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Veday Malbrough and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bergeron
• U.S. Air Force veteran and worked in the oil field for DTI Rental Tools, Whiting and Patterson; parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Disabled American Veterans, M.O.C. and the American Legion
• Billings Funeral Home

Altheia Duroncelay

• age 47, a native of Schriever and a resident of LaPlace, died at her home, Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Duroncelay III of LaPlace; two sisters, Regina B. Winslow and Sheila B. Starks; three brothers, Earl, Merlin and Steve Ballard, all of Houma; her father-in-law, Paul Duroncelay II of St. Francesville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Clara Ballard; and her mother-in-law, Evenly B. Duroncelay
• homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church No. 2 in Montz
• Hobson Brown Funeral Home

Andrew Murphy Glynn Sr.

• age 93, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by one son, Edward Joseph Glynn of Vienna, Va.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Glynn, Angela Glynn, Jason Glynn and Daniel Glynn; and one great-grandchild, McKenzie Glynn
• preceded in death by his wife, Elphy Mary Porche Glynn; his parents, Thomas Joseph Glynn and Victorine Dupre Glynn; one son, Andrew Glynn Jr.; eight brothers, Louis, Nolton, Easton, Percy, Douglas, Stanley, Lawrence and Gilbert Glynn; and one sister, Lillian Hebert
• worked for Shell Oil Company in the 1930’s on a seismograph crew searching for oil; served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1942 to 1945; overseas for 36 months in North Africa, Sicily and Italy; participated in the battles for the Kasserine Pass, Hill 609, Tunis, Palermo, Anzio and Monte Cassino; after World War II he worked at Texaco for 30 years until his retirement in 1975; member of the VFW
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dora Henderson

• age 100, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at St. Mary A.M.E. Church in Addis, with burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Leola Morris and Veola Collins
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Henderson; her parents, Curly Lyons and Carrie Harding Lyons; two sisters, Carrie L. Williams and Cindy Lyons; and two brothers, Albert "Tootise" Lyons and Joseph Burks
• Community Funeral Home

Isaac ‘Papa’ Jones

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at his residence, Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Robert Reed and wife, Roxanne, of Thibodaux; three stepsons, Michael, Stanley and David Reed of Thibodaux; two daughters, Lynell Gray and husband, Wilfred, of Gray, and Jacquelyn Jenks of New Orleans; three stepdaughters, Janet Alcorn and husband, Cleveland, Patricia Williams of Thibodaux and Barbara Brown and husband, Andrew, of Schriever; one brother, Randall Jones of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his life long companion, Ethel Mae Brown Reed; his parents, Irvin and Georgiana Jones; two brothers, Joseph and Roland Jones; and one sister, Mildred Jones
• former employee of the City of Thibodaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Charles Pharr

• age 61, a native of Terrbonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 4, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Juanita S. Pharr; his mother, Josephine D. Garrett; two sons, Patrick Pharr and wife, Freida, and Maurice Stewart; two daughters, Aleisha Hite and husband, John, and Gracie Short; seven brothers, Elton Pharr Jr. of Louisville, Ky., Perry Pharr of New Orleans, Ronnie Pharr of Thibodaux, Arnold and Paul Pharr of Gibson and Mark and Dwayne Pharr of Houma; four sisters, Maxine Pharr of Gibson, Gloria Clay and husband, James, of Gibson, Betty J. Pharr of Louisville, and Otis Shelvin of Houma; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Elton Pharr Sr.; and his grandparents, Chestnola M. Diggs, Georginia Pharr, Wilmer Diggs and Dave Pharr
• construction worker
• Community Funeral Home

Beatrice Elnora Patrick Robertson

• age 84, a native and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, May 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Joyce Robinson, Roselyn Williams, Jonette Johnson and Deirdre Short of Gibson and Melinda Robinson of Houma; four sons, Irvin Robertson Jr., Roger Robertson and Bailey Robertson of Gibson and Raymond Robertson Sr. of Houma; one brother, Irvin Johnson Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Bernadine Stewart and Olivia Washington of Gibson; 27 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Robertson Sr.; her parents, Selina and Sidney Patrick Sr.; one daughter, Selena Woods; four brothers, Johnny Johnson Sr., Sidney Patrick Jr., Belvin Johnson and Herbert Johnson; and two sisters, Betty Stevenson and Pearline Johnson
• member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Lillie Shields Robinson

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, George Robinson and Marvin Robinson and wife, Mandy, all of Belle Rose; two stepsons, Anthony Robinson of Baton Rouge and Raymond Bernard of Belle Rose; seven daughters, Loyalene Wilson of Paincourtville, Beverly Robinson, Stephanie Adams and husband, Wayne, all of Harvey, Carolyn and Evelyn Robinson of Belle Rose, Ellen Milton and husband, Willie, of Charlotte, N.C. and Dewrell Shields of Gonzales; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Robinson Sr.; her parents, Evelyn and Solomon Shields; one grandson, Colby Wayne Adams; and one brother, Solomon Shields Jr.
• senior usher and a member of First Israel Baptist Missionary Society
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joycelyn Marie ‘Nanny’ Sherman

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, May 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sisters, Carol Ann Manuel and husband, Herman, of Opelousas, Jackie and Clarice Sherman and Linda Holiday, all of Prairieville; four aunts; one uncle; numerous nieces and nephews including, Rashied Plessy, Dymphne Manuel, Jeremy and Jamie Sherman, Aaron Holiday, Kesha Clinkscale, Herman Manuel Jr. Bridget Green and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Etrest Sherman; and two brothers, Earl and Roland Sherman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Josie Martin Stokes

• age 34, a native of Rochester, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hubert Stokes of Houma; and two sisters, Melinda Wright and Tanya Martin, both of Newburn, N.C.
• preceded in death by her parents, Hattie Simmons and Joseph Martin
• CNA at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• Community Funeral Home

Izetta Taylor Thomas

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lionel Adams Sr. and Martin Thomas of Thibodaux and Leonard Thomas Sr. of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Richardean H. Washington, Martha T. Thomas and Linda A. Thomas of Thibodaux and Yevette T. Henderson of Arlington, Texas; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Thomas Sr.; her parents, Martha and Edward Taylor; two sons, Rufus Thomas Jr. and James Thomas; two daughters, Delores H. Davis and Lois T. Jackson; and two brothers, Edward Taylor and Jeff Taylor
• served on the usher board and was a member of the Pastor Aide Club at Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

May 12, 2007

Doris Marie Boudreaux

• age 78, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Gerald Mire of Houma; three sons, David Liner of Houma, Philip Liner and wife, Ura Lee, of Gibson and Jerome C. Liner of Houma; one daughter, Christine C. Liner of Houma; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; two grandchildren, Philip Liner Jr. and Tranice "Missy" Liner; and two great-grandchildren, Janae May and Joshua Liner
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Liner and Jennie Lee Marie Liner; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Estelle Dupre
• truck driver
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold Peter Boudreaux

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Walther Boudreaux; three sons, Harold "Bud" Boudreaux and wife, Debbie, Michael "Frog" Boudreaux and wife, Faye, and David Boudreaux and wife, April; one daughter, Gwen Boudreaux Viguerie and husband, David; two brothers, Larry and Don Boudreaux; four sisters, Lucille Clement, Judy Urb, Marion Fertitta and Patsy Thibodaux; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Lucille; one daughter, Debby Chauvin; one brother, Richard Boudreaux Jr.; and one sister, Theresa Diaz
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Olivia Sussman Chenevert

• age 80, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Thomas Chenevert and wife, Barbara Ferry Chenevert, of Dover, Ohio, Mathew Chenevert and wife, Wanda DiMarco Chenevert, of New Orleans and Gerald Chenevert Jr. and wife, Debbie Moran Chenevert, of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Clare C. Acosta and husband, Rodney, of Thibodaux, Sue C. Aysenne and husband, Tommie, of Napoleonville and Elizabeth C. Stein and husband, Michael, of Herndon, Va.; one brother, Samuel Sussman; one sister, Julie Sysskind; grandchildren, Bradford and Jennifer Turney, Komal, Madeline, Gabrielle and Camille Chenevert, Aaron and Grace Chenevert, John, Christie and Michael Acosta, Aimee Aysenne Montero, Marie, Tommie Jr. and Susanne Aysenne, Benjamin, Zachary and Civia Stein; and one great-grandchild, Christian Acosta
• preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Chenevert Sr.; her parents, Anna Hoffman and Ernest Sussman; one son, Mark Chenevert; and one granddaughter, Sophia Chenevert
• influential in founding the Assumption Parish Library and Assumption Art Guild; president of the Assumption Parish Library Board for many years and named the 1999 Citizen of the Year for Assumption Parish; retired teacher and teacher of her own preschool in her home, a CCD teacher and altar boy leader
• member of St. Anne Choir and the Ladies Altar Society and a Cub Scout Den Mother; assisted many with social-studies projects and assisted many people through her work with Chenevert Photographers; love of learning touched many lives; loved all people, nature and life
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nettie Rita Bergeron Duplantis

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Jennifer Belle and husband, John, of Chauvin, Phyllis Levron and husband, Rene, of Bayou Blue, Michelle Blanchard and husband, Michael, of Chauvin, Peggy Duplantis of Houma, and Susie Duplantis and fiancé, Kirby Peabody, of Prairieville; five grandchildren, David Robichaux and wife, Brandi Talbot, Jason Blanchard, Jaime Blanchard and fiancé, Patrick Giroir, Hayes Garrett and Kade Levron; and four great-grandchildren, Kylie and Kollin Robichaux, Seth Robin and Brandt Giroir
• preceded in death by her husband, Delvin "Dickie" Duplantis; her parents, Enos Bergeron and Mabel Eschete Bergeron; two brothers, Philip "Philo" Bergeron and Chuck Enis Bergeron; and one sister, Eta Woods
• retired clerk with Wolfe’s Pharmacy with more than 42 years of service and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed Sunday at the funeral home; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Doris Boudreaux
• homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elba Simoneaux LeBoeuf

• age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Montegut, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Roy P. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Deanna, Myron "Pepe" LeBoeuf and wife, Jean, and Rene’ LeBoeuf and wife, Debbie, of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Kevin LeBoeuf, Angela Williams, Kerry LeBoeuf, Adrianne Foor, Aubrey LeCompte Jr., Brett LeCompte, Andrea Escobedo, Michelle Hoychick, Julie LeRay, Matthew LeBoeuf, Chad LeBoeuf, Damon LeBoeuf, Sabrina LeBoeuf and Stephanie LeBoeuf; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Darby J. "Toby" Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; one son, Ivan J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Ellen LeBoeuf LeCompte; one brother, Darby J. Simoneaux Jr.; and one sister, Noemie Simoneaux Cutting
• retired librarian with Terrebonne Parish Library and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 13, 2007

Doris Marie Boudreaux

• age 78, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Gerald Mire of Houma; three sons, David Liner of Houma, Philip Liner and wife, Ura Lee, of Gibson and Jerome C. Liner of Houma; one daughter, Christine C. Liner of Houma; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; three grandchildren, Philip Liner Jr., Tranice "Missy" Liner and Christian Lirette; and two great-grandchildren, Janae May and Joshua Liner
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Liner and Jennie Lee Marie Liner; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Estelle Dupre
• truck driver
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nettie Rita Bergeron Duplantis

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Jennifer Belle and husband, John, of Chauvin, Phyllis Levron and husband, Rene, of Bayou Blue, Michelle Blanchard and husband, Michael, of Chauvin, Peggy Duplantis of Houma, and Susie Duplantis and fiancé, Kirby Peabody, of Prairieville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Delvin "Dickie" Duplantis; her parents, Enos Bergeron and Mabel Eschete Bergeron; two brothers, Philip "Philo" Bergeron and Chuck Enis Bergeron; and one sister, Eta Woods
• retired clerk with Wolfe’s Pharmacy with more than 42 years of service and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Doris Boudreaux
• homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adam L. ‘Noonie’ Gautreaux Jr.

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Montegut, died 10:04 a.m. Friday May 11, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Mary Neal Gautreaux of Montegut; three sons, Michael A. Gautreaux of Montegut, Adam L. Gautreaux Jr. and wife, Mary, of Bourg and Patrick P. Gautreaux of Montegut; one sister, Nell G. Webre of Houma; and four grandchildren, Angelica Gautreaux, Katie Gautreaux, Britnee Gautreaux and Adam Gautreaux IV
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Gautreaux Sr. and Lucy Daigle Gautreaux; one grand-daughter, Karen Gautreaux; three brothers; Amos Gautreaux, Russell Gautreaux and Oscar Gautreaux; and one sister, Adele Gautreaux Price
• retired barge foreman for J. Ray McDermott
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elba Simoneaux LeBoeuf

• age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Montegut, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Roy P. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Deanna, Myron "Pepe" LeBoeuf and wife, Jean, and René LeBoeuf and wife, Debbie, of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Kevin LeBoeuf, Angela Williams, Kerry LeBoeuf, Adrianne Foor, Aubrey LeCompte Jr., Brett LeCompte, Andrea Escobedo, Michelle Hoychick, Julie LeRay, Matthew LeBoeuf, Chad LeBoeuf, Damon LeBoeuf, Sabrina LeBoeuf and Stephanie LeBoeuf; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Darby J. "Toby" Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; one son, Ivan J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Ellen LeBoeuf LeCompte; one brother, Darby J. Simoneaux Jr.; and one sister, Noemie Simoneaux Cutting
• retired librarian with Terrebonne Parish Library and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Judy F. Ledet

• age 64, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, died Friday May 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emile J. Ledet Jr.; her mother, Tessie Falgout-Gautreaux; one son, Shawn M. Pinel and wife, April; three daughters, Andrea "Gigi" Pinel Parra and husband, Michael, Rani Pinel and Kristie Ledet Caruthers and husband, Tony; three sisters, Patsy "Pat" Gautreaux, Donna Falgout and Pam McGee; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alex R. Falgout; and one son, Bryan Ledet
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 14, 2007

Brent Anthony Babin

• age 55, a native of Brunswick, Maine, and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucille Billiot Babin of Houma; his parents, Lester Babin and Audrey Pontiff Babin of Houma; two sons, Jason Babin and wife, Tammy, and Shawn Babin of Houma; one brother, Chad Babin and wife, Sherry, of Houma; two sisters, Holly Babin Daquana and husband, Joseph, and Wendy Babin of Houma; one grandchild, Sabrina Babin; and four step-grandchildren, Wanda Jefferson, J.J. Jefferson, Alexandria Jefferson and Vanessa Jefferson
• shop hand with Pelician Rentals and a member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Olivia Sussman Chenevert

• age 80, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Thomas Chenevert and wife, Barbara Ferry Chenevert, of Dover, Ohio, Mathew Chenevert and wife, Wanda DiMarco Chenevert, of New Orleans and Gerald Chenevert Jr. and wife, Debbie Moran Chenevert, of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Clare C. Acosta and husband, Rodney, of Thibodaux, Sue C. Aysenne and husband, Tommie, of Napoleonville and Elizabeth C. Stein and husband, Michael, of Herndon, Va.; one brother, Samuel Sussman; one sister, Julie Sysskind; grandchildren, Bradford and Jennifer Turney, Komal, Madeline, Gabrielle and Camille Chenevert, Aaron and Grace Chenevert, John, Christie and Michael Acosta, Aimee Aysenne Montero, Marie, Tommie Jr. and Susanne Aysenne, Benjamin, Zachary and Civia Stein; and one great-grandchild, Christian Acosta
• preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Chenevert Sr.; her parents, Anna Hoffman and Ernest Sussman; one son, Mark Chenevert; and one granddaughter, Sophia Chenevert
• influential in founding the Assumption Parish Library and Assumption Art Guild; president of the Assumption Parish Library Board for many years and named the 1999 Citizen of the Year for Assumption Parish; retired teacher and teacher of her own preschool in her home, a CCD teacher and altar boy leader
• member of St. Anne Choir and the Ladies Altar Society and a Cub Scout Den Mother; assisted many with social-studies projects and assisted many people through her work with Chenevert Photographers; love of learning touched many lives; loved all people, nature and life
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007
• funeral services today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; one sister, Doris Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Dawn Dupre and Matthew Blanchard
• homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Grace Folse

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, George Folse Jr. and Albert Folse; one sister, Olive Folse Leonard; a dedicated niece, Sheila Hebert; a dear friend, Elaine Hebert; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly
• preceded in death by her parents, George Folse Sr. and Marie Lajaunie Folse; one brother, Joseph Folse; and two sisters, Dorothy Folse and Ruth Folse Richoux
• program assistant for the U.S. Department of Agricultural, Stabilization and Conservation service for nearly 50 years; dedicated volunteer for St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for many years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

S.T. Kennedy

• age 76, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• 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 one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Kennedy Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport and Debra Lynn Kennedy Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; four brothers, R.J. Kennedy of Franklinton, W.D. Kennedy of Varnado, Huey P. Kennedy of Bogalusa and Edward Earl Kennedy of Smyrna, Tenn.; three sisters, Evie Goldie Singley of Angie, Lois Delores Philips of Alexandria and Dorothy "Dottie" Woodard of Angie; five grandchildren, Tracie Lynn Prestenback and husband, Chad, Kimberly Kay Scott and husband, Heath, Rande’ Renee Brouillette, Ellen Elizabeth Kennedy and Emma Christine Kennedy; and eight great-grandchildren, Casey Gayle Prestenback, Caleb Prestenback, Colby Prestenback, Cory Robichaux Jr., Emilee Robichaux, Hunter Scott, Heather Scott and Gage Scott
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lovell Kennedy; his parents, Roscoe H. Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth Cadwick Kennedy; and two sisters, Doris Marie Weaver and Dolly Louise Hobgood
• retired civil engineer of 30 years with the State of Louisiana Highway Department and Transportation and a U.S. Army veteran; past member of Tidewater Board and a member of the American Legion Post No. 380 for 35 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Breaux Liner

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Carlen J. Breaux Sr. of Westwego; six daughters, Carrie Liner, Suzy Liner, Myra Liner, Theresa Liner of Houma, Peggy Conner and husband, Jay, of Florida and Tammy Grabert of Houma; one brother, C.J. Breaux Jr. of Harvey; two sisters, Ethel B. Tusa of St. Rose and Karen A. Ortiz of Waggaman; and six grandchildren, Hagan Liner, Braydan Liner, Brandon Conner, Aaron Conner, Stephanie LeBouef and Megan Grabert
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Liner; and her mother, Oneillia Cantrelle Breaux
• retired manager with Sunrise Chicken and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rogers Philip ‘Mac’ Ordogne

• age 83, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:27 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Clovis Ordogne; and one sister, Vernice Ordoyne Tabor
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Ordoyne and Laura Cortez Ordoyne; two brothers, Leonce Ordoyne and Maurice Ordoyne; and two sisters, Rose Ordoyne and Elvina O. Thibodaux
• U.S. World War II Army veteran and was retired from Nicholls State University
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph Colbert ‘Papa Joe’ Richard

• age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Dulac, died at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gerard Richard of Dulac, Dwayne Richard of Houma and Stephen Richard Sr. and wife, Lisa, of Houma; two daughters, Angele R. Dominique and husband, Herman, of Bourg and Celena R. Theriot and husband, Todd, of Dulac; one sister, Ethel Richard Diaz and husband, Norman, of Labadieville; 14 grandchildren, Tamika Richard, Shane Verdin, Austin Richard, Brennan Richard, Seth Richard, Stephanie Richard, Ashley Cope, Stefan "S.J." Richard Jr., Andrea Richard, Kullen Fregeau and husband, Nathan, Trent Theriot, Hobie Dominique, and twins, Brea Dominique and Brooke Dominique; two step-grandchildren, Lindsey Parfait and Dustin Parfait; six great-grandchildren, Shai Guidry, Dayton Guidry, Jaden Guidry, Lerin Fregeau, Magen Fregeau and Baby Cameron Fregeau; and three former daughters-in-laws, Laura B. Clement, Michelle D. Collins and Liz M. Richard
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Pete Richard and Octavia Hebert Richard; two brothers, Anthony "Nookie" Richard and Daniel Richard; and one sister, Rose Richard Rivet
• retired coffee salesman for Golden Key Coffee, owned and operated New Hope Amusement Center, and was a Hubig Pies salesman and C & L Cigarette; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 15, 2007

Maurice P. Benoit

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 14, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie "Sue" Benoit; three sons, Ben Benoit, Koby "Chico" Richard and Tyrone Richard; one daughter, Maria Richard Morvant; one brother, Charles Benoit; four sisters, Mary Hazel Joseph, Mary Lee Benoit, Mary Anne Benoit and Theresa Battaglia; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gaston Benoit Sr. and Olga Gauthe’ Benoit; and two brothers, Gaston Benoit Jr. and Robert Benoit
• Lafourche Parish Deputy for more than 20 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Agnes Picou Billiot Duplantis

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007
• 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 her husband, Howard Duplantis of Houma; one daughter, Mable P. Fitch and husband, William Sr., of Houma; three grandchildren, William R. "Dee" Fitch Jr. and wife, Cathy, Anitra Lirette and husband, Desaire, and Erik Fitch and wife, Reagan; 12 great-grandchildren, Mitchel, Dylan, Breanna, Tyler, Devin, Brandon, Kayleigh, Logan, Kierstyn, Tasia, Kami and William "D.J." Fitch III; and two godchildren, Juanita McGuire and Madeline Parfait
• preceded in death by her first husband, Morris Billiot; her parents, Emile John Picou and Ella Cotton Picou; and four sisters, Hilda P. Gregoire, Enolia P. Gregoire, Emelda P. Billiot and Zenola P. Gregoire
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James ‘Moosie’ Gory III

• age 83, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Fournet Gory; one son, James M. Gory IV and wife, Tina; two daughters, Nancie G. Johnston and husband, David, and Virginia Gory; one sister, Sarah McAdoo; and two grandchildren, Olivia Nunnally and Jason Gory
• World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient; retired with more than 30 years as band director of his beloved "Tiger Band from Bayouland" and a longtime insurance agent in the Thibodaux area
• Landry’s Funeral Home

David ‘Sugar Bear’ Hebert

• age 57, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• funeral services Monday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, with burial in Metairie Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Pamela Delcambre Hebert; eight children, Tiffany Hebert, David J. Hebert II, Hydi Hebert, Ryan Rodrigue, Brock Hebert, Megan Hebert, Brandon Hebert and Makiah Hebert; one daughter-in-law, Alicia Hebert; one brother, Leonce Hebert Jr.; two sisters, Judy Roddy and Sonja Guidry; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Mary Hebert
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Isaac ‘Papa’ Jones

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at his residence, Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• funeral services Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Robert Reed and wife, Roxanne, of Thibodaux; three stepsons, Michael, Stanley and David Reed of Thibodaux; two daughters, Lynell Gray and husband, Wilfred, of Gray, and Jacquelyn Jenks of New Orleans; three stepdaughters, Janet Alcorn and husband, Cleveland, Patricia Williams of Thibodaux and Barbara Brown and husband, Andrew, of Schriever; one brother, Randall Jones of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his life long companion, Ethel Mae Brown Reed; his parents, Irvin and Georgiana Jones; two brothers, Joseph and Roland Jones; and one sister, Mildred Jones
• former employee of the City of Thibodaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

S.T. Kennedy

• age 76, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Kennedy Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport and Debra Lynn Kennedy Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; four brothers, R.J. Kennedy of Franklinton, W.D. Kennedy of Varnado, Huey P. Kennedy of Bogalusa and Edward Earl Kennedy of Smyrna, Tenn.; three sisters, Evie Goldie Singley of Angie, Lois Delores Philips of Alexandria and Dorothy "Dottie" Woodard of Angie; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lovell Kennedy; his parents, Roscoe H. Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth Cadwick Kennedy; and two sisters, Doris Marie Weaver and Dolly Louise Hobgood
• retired civil engineer of 30 years with the State of Louisiana Highway Department and Transportation and a U.S. Army veteran; past member of Tidewater Board and a member of the American Legion Post No. 380 for 35 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jill Marie Lyons

• age 31, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, May 12, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Keith Meyers Sr.; her parents, Jaral Sr. and Jeannetta Chaisson Lyons; one son, Keith Meyers Jr.; one daughter, Azeline Meyers; and six brothers, Jaral Lyons Jr. and companion, Francine, Jerome Lyons Sr. and wife, Pam, Joel Lyons Sr. and wife, Missy, Jacob Lyons Sr. and wife, Dena, John Lyons Sr. and wife, Mavis and Jack Lyons Sr. and companion, Stacy
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Eddie and Azeline Chaisson, and Hillary and Lilly Mae Lyons
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ned Paul Mayet

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home followed with a memorial service
• survived by one son, Robert Mayet; one brother, Lois Mayet; four sisters, Sally M. Giroir, Eula M. LeBlanc, Janet M. Benoit and June M. Trahan; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Delma Mayet and Edna Perez Mayet; and one brother, Percy J. Mayet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

JC Mitchell

• age 87, a native of Kosse, Texas, and resident of Larose, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• funeral services today at First Baptist Church in Larose, with graveside services Wednesday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Texas
• survived by his wife, Florence McGahee Mitchell; one son, David Evans; one daughter, Theresa Rodgers and husband, Dennis; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Carroll Mitchell and Bertie Murray Mitchell; and one brother, James Wesley Mitchell
• U.S. World War II Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lillie Shields Robinson

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• funeral services Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, George Robinson and Marvin Robinson and wife, Mandy, all of Belle Rose; two stepsons, Anthony Robinson of Baton Rouge and Raymond Bernard of Belle Rose; seven daughters, Loyalene Wilson of Paincourtville, Beverly Robinson, Stephanie Adams and husband, Wayne, all of Harvey, Carolyn and Evelyn Robinson of Belle Rose, Ellen Milton and husband, Willie, of Charlotte, N.C. and Dewrell Shields of Gonzales; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Robinson Sr.; her parents, Evelyn and Solomon Shields; one grandson, Colby Wayne Adams; and one brother, Solomon Shields Jr.
• senior usher and a member of First Israel Baptist Missionary Society
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joycelyn Marie ‘Nanny’ Sherman

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, May 6, 2007
• funeral services Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sisters, Carol Ann Manuel and husband, Herman, of Opelousas, Jackie and Clarice Sherman and Linda Holiday, all of Prairieville; four aunts; one uncle; numerous nieces and nephews including, Rashied Plessy, Dymphne Manuel, Jeremy and Jamie Sherman, Aaron Holiday, Kesha Clinkscale, Herman Manuel Jr. Bridget Green and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Etrest Sherman; and two brothers, Earl and Roland Sherman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 16, 2007

Robert Lee Anthony Bergeron Sr.

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Roy J. Bergeron Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Nancy Naquin and husband, Paul Sr., Susan Bergeron of Houma and Virginia Bergeron and companion, Chris, of Theriot; one brother, Joseph Nelson Bergeron Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Mary Porche and Euna Mae Champagne of Houma; 18 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Portier Bergeron; his parents, Joseph N. Bergeron and Cecile Stevens Bergeron; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Jr. and Phillip C. Bergeron Sr.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• retired grocery storeowner and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Agnes Picou Billiot Duplantis

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007
• visitation today 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 her husband, Howard Duplantis of Houma; one daughter, Mable P. Fitch and husband, William Sr., of Houma; three grandchildren, William R. "Dee" Fitch Jr. and wife, Cathy, Anitra Lirette and husband, Desaire, and Erik Fitch and wife, Reagan; 12 great-grandchildren, Mitchel, Dylan, Breanna, Tyler and Devin Fitch, Brandon, Kayleigh and Logan Lirette, Kierstyn, Tasia, Kami and William "D.J." Fitch III; and two godchildren, Juanita McGuire and Madeline Parfait
• preceded in death by her first husband, Morris Billiot; her parents, Emile John Picou and Ella Cotton Picou; and four sisters, Hilda P. Gregoire, Enolia P. Gregoire, Emelda P. Billiot and Zenola P. Gregoire
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Adams Griffin

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Freddie Griffin Sr. of Thibodaux; three daughters, Maxine Smith and husband, Elton, of Raceland, Ella B. Hawkins and Joyce Ann Griffin of Thibodaux; four sons, Freddie Griffin Jr. and wife, Maxine, of Houma, Earl Griffin Sr. and Bernard Griffin of Thibodaux and Eugene Willis of Palo Alto, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ned Adams and Georgette Jones; one daughter; two brothers, Albert and Henry Adams; three sisters, Eula Hills, Alice Scott and Orelia Toussaint; and one great-grandson
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board
• Kennedy Funeral Home

David Charles Kinney

• age 69, a native of Gladewater, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:28 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday in the parish hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with a private family burial ceremony in the church cemetery at a later date
• survived by his wife, Sharon Louise Sewell Kinney of Houma; two sons, David Patrick Kinney and wife, Rosalpina, and Brett Allen Kinney of Houma; and one granddaughter, Abagael Louise Kinney
• president and owner of Kinney Industrial Supply Co. of Houma and was a U.S. Army veteran; member of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion; Master Mason, Royal Arch Mason, Knight Templar and a Shriner; past Dad advisor to Aubin Buquet Chapter, Order of DeMolay
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elise ‘Dee’ Ellender Labat

• age 78, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Paul Labat of Houma, Malcolm Labat and wife, Peggy Adams Labat, of Bayou Blue and Curtis Labat and wife, Kay Moore Labat, of Thibodaux; one brother, Leo Ellender of Bourg; two sisters, Merill Lirette and Alice Redmond of Houma; and three grandchildren, Dustin Labat, Michael Labat and Matthew Labat
• preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Labat; her parents, Paul Ellender and Stella Lirette Ellender; and two brothers, Bernard Ellender and Arthur Ellender
• homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 0272; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Viola Marie Legendre Landry

• age 101, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:13 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Erie, Valey, Wilson Jr., and Leo Landry; one daughter, Una Landry Rodrigue; 31 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson J. Landry Sr.; her parents, Leo and Clothide Mars Legendre; one son, Jaedee Landry; one daughter, Rena Landry Rodrigue; three brothers, Leo, Jim and Raoul Legendre; two sisters, Agnes L. Becnel and Lurline L. Landry; and one grandson, Kevin Rodrigue
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Bobbie Whatley Lawson

• age 75, a native of Tree City and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by one daughter, Shelia Dawn Lawson of Houma; two brothers, Tom Whatley of Houma and Sammy Whatley of Prairieville; and one sister, Priscilla Pope of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Hazel Reagan Whatley; one infant son; and two brothers, Horace A. Whatley Jr. and Dorman P. Whatley
• owner of Lawson’s Texaco Service Station on the east side of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Mable Pitre Malbrough

• age 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:15 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Dugas Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by three sons, Gerald Blanchard and wife, Beatrice, Cyrus Blanchard and companion, Terry, and Donald P. Malbrough; three daughters, Pat Sampey and husband, Whitney Sr., Juanita "Poochie" Malbrough and Cecile Neil; 23 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Malbrough; her parents, Ellis and Ernestine Cunningham Pitre; three daughters, Nancy Lee Blanchard and two infant daughters; two grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Genevieve Blanchard Turner; one son-in-law, Cleveland "Flapps" Neil; and two sisters, Bessie Pitre Domangue and Viola Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Abby J. Molaison

• age 98, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, J.A. Molaison and wife, Eula Mae; his close friend, Jeannette Gros; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Rodrigue Molaison; his parents, Albert Molaison and Lucille Michel Molaison; one son, Abby Joseph Molaison Jr.; one brother, Allen Molaison; and four sisters, Levie Prejean, Ophelia Ledet, Beulah Talbot and Ora Webre
• owner of Thibodaux Feed Store when it was on the bayou side next to the Old Foundry in Thibodaux; lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melvin ‘Big Male’ Navarre

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aramanty Beasley Navarre; two daughters, Schwanna Navarre Johnson and husband, Bryant, and Shameka Navarre, both of Houma; six brothers, Frederick Navarre Jr. of Sunnville, Calif., George Navarre and wife, Joan, Jim Navarre and wife, Deloris, of Morgan City, Jerry Navarre, Marion Joseph Navarre and Gregory Navarre; one sister, Anita Navarre of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eva Kenny Navarre and Frederick Navarre Sr.; two brothers, Larry Navarre and Frank Navarre II; and his grandparents, Lucy Thornberry Navarre, Frank Navarre, Susie Kenney and Ben Kenney
• laborer for a construction company and a member of Residence Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Gustavia Cheramie Plaisance

• age 72, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by five sons, Augustin Plaisance Jr., Johnny Plaisance, Ronald Plaisance, Donald Plaisance and Arnold Plaisance; one daughter, Arlene Guidry; one sister, Rosita "Rose" LePine; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Augustin Philip Plaisance Sr.; her parents, Lester Joseph Sr. and Emma Hodge Cheramie; four brothers, Lester Jr., Jackolyn, Curtis and Aujest Cheramie; and four sisters, Marie Falgout, Lordia Falgout, Ella Guidry and Serita Comardelle
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

May 17, 2007

Charles E. Brown

• age 77, a native of Coffeeville, Miss., and resident of Berwick, died at 3:53 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation today at Little Zion Baptist Church in Berwick and Friday at Robertson and Son Funeral Home in Grenada, Miss., with burial in Haven Rest Cemetery in Grenada
• survived by his wife, Violet Johnson Brown of Berwick; five sons, Lawrence Brown of New Orleans, Charles Lyons and wife, Hazel, and James Bingham of Houma, Rosevelt "June" Grant Jr. and fiancee, Pamela, and Jonathan Brown Sr. and wife, Cherry, of Patterson; one adopted son, Darrell Sanders and wife, Dionne, of San Antonio; four daughters, Charlene B. Morris and husband, Dwayne, of Berwick, Faith B. Bartley and husband, Rogers Sr., and Charlie B. Span and husband, Minister Francis, of Patterson and Marie Brown of Houston; two sisters, Allie Fae Tunner of Meridian, Miss., and Marjorie Jean Hundley and husband, Charles, of Atlanta; 31 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers
• Otis Mortuary Inc.

Helen Dufrene Dugas

• age 99, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Manuel Van Dugas and wife, Linda, and Wayne Foster Dugas and wife, Laura Jo; one daughter, Margaret Hufford; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Dugas; her parents, Anthony and Marie Boras Dufrene; one daughter-in-law, Martha Dugas; one son-in-law, John Hufford; one sister, Jeanne Candies Magee; and one grandson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Cecile Irene ‘Teil’ Daigle Landry

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one half-sister, Rosa Dell Martin of Houma; one sister-in-law, Agnes Daigle of Houma; four nieces, Lelia Luke, Patsy Portier, Betty Bergeron and Sandra Bonham; one nephew, Donald Martin; and numerous great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand F.W. Landry; her parents, Louis Daigle and Mildred Porche Daigle; and one brother, Thaddies Daigle
• homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ellen Ann Lusco

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her parents, Sam and Elodie T. Pennison Lusco; two brothers, Davey Lusco and wife, Rhonda, and Sam Lusco Jr. and wife, Michelle; and one sister, Cindy Ann Lusco
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Lusco and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pennison
• Falgout Funeral Home

Felix Poindexter

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, with burial in Livas Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Poindexter of Houma; three daughters, Pamela Walters, Desiree Poindexter and Kristy Poindexter, all of Houma; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Livas Poindexter and Mary Poindexter
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Frances Rose Valure

• age 85, a native of Tickfaw and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Steve Valure of Independence; one daughter-in-law, Pierrette Todaro; one sister, Mrs. Vincent (Mary) Calderone of Tickfaw; two grandchildren, Victor Todaro Jr. and Patty Todaro; two great-grandchildren, Bradley Porche and Victoria Rodriguez; and one great-great-grandchild, Xadrian Porche
• preceded in death by her husband, John Valure; her first husband, Salvado Todaro; her parents, Antonio and Antonina DeNicola Valure; one son, Victor Todaro Sr.; two brothers, Carlo Valure and Joseph Valure; and four sisters, Mrs. Sam (Lena) Orlando, Mrs. Frank (Mathilda) DiVincenti, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Orlando and Mrs. Mike (Josephine) Tiesi
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 18, 2007

Margie G. Adams

• age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, May 17, 2007
• 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 four sons, Norman, Robert, Russell and Sidney Adams Jr.; one daughter, Dianna Folse; one brother, Allen Guidry; two sisters, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Adams Sr.; her parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; two sons, Colbert and David Adams; three brothers, Dudley, James and Jerry Adams; three sisters, Alice Cheramie, Bertha Terrebonne and Judith Melancon; and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edward ‘Doug’ Douglas

• age 83, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his home Sunday, May 13, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Lyndell and Nedra Douglas of Belle Rose; two sons, Tyrone Desira of Belle Rose and Darrell Desira of Sorrento; four sisters, Helen Crawford of Winnsboro, Juanita Butler of Tacoma, Wash., Alma Spears and Catherine Butler of Donaldsonville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Mathalee Douglas; his parents, Iran and Alma Douglas; and two brothers, Iran and John Douglas
• deacon at First Israel Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion Post No. 585 in Bertrandville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Bernice Thibodeaux Foret

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Thompson Jr., Robert, Richard, Ronald and Kenneth Foret; four daughters, Sherry Boudreaux, Alice Peltier, Patricia Griffin and Margaret Foret; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thompson A. Foret Sr.; her parents, Francois and Alice Hebert Thibodeaux; one brother, Joseph Thibodeaux Sr.; two sisters, Margie Navarre and Rita Oncale; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Junius Jules Hue

• age 69, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jerlyn Porche Hue; his father, Ozeme J. Hue; three sons, Christopher Hue and wife, Amy, Kim Trahan and Marti Trahan; two daughters, Margie Hue and Christine Bertinot; three brothers, Jimmy, Harry and Ernest Hue; four sisters, Emily Blanchard, Shirley Scully, Lucy Mae Daigle and Agnes Esteve; eight grandchildren, Lauren Hue, Abby Hue, Jessie Bertinot Jr., Brady Buquet, Kelly Buquet, Kristi Schieffler, Katie Hebert and Kimberly Trahan; and eight great-grandchildren, Kay Lynn Theriot, Nathan Hebert, Caleb Schieffler, Maddison Schieffler, Carson Trahan, Brooke Buquet, Tyler Buquet and Kelsey Buquet
• preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Sedotal Hue; one son, Ricky Trahan; and one brother, Percy Hue
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Donald D. Moore

• age 64, a native of Village, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Lawrence Moore of Houma; two sons, Donald "Robbie" Moore and Christopher "Chris" Moore and wife, Kathy, of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Penny Moore Lafitte and husband, Donny Lafitte, of Youngsville; and five grandchildren, Brock Lafitte, Lance Lafitte, J.D. Moore, Tori Moore and Elise Lafitte
• preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Moore and Inez Duncan Moore; and two brothers, James Ainsworth and John Moore
• pipe-recovery specialist with Wood Group for more than 21 years and a past employee of N.L. McCulla for more than 19 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gus Phillips

• age 74, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Plaquemine Caring Nursing Home, Friday, May 11, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Rhynell Phillips of Lithonia, Ga., and Calvin Howard of Belle Rose; two sisters, Maggie Phillips Ray of New Orleans and Dorothy Phillips of Lafayette; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Joseph Phillips; his parents, Willie and Ruth Keys Phillips; two sisters, Artheia Phillips and Manuella P. Spurlock; and eight brothers, Karn, Willie Jr., Collins, Waldo, O’ Neal, Winston, Joseph and Warren Phillips
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Florence Marie Breaux Riviere

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three daughters, Marlene Boudwin, Verelee Pontiff and Sheryl Riviere of Houma; one brother, Alphonse Breaux Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Mildred LeBouef and Ola Falgout of Houma; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Riviere; her parents, Alphonse Breaux Sr. and Lula Poiencot Breaux; and one sister, Charlene Brignac
• member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frances Rose Valure

• age 85, a native of Tickfaw and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Steve Valure of Independence; one daughter-in-law, Pierrette Todaro; one sister, Mrs. Vincent (Mary) Calderone of Tickfaw; two grandchildren, Victor Todaro Jr. and Patty Todaro; two great-grandchildren, Bradley Porche and Victoria Rodriguez; and one great-great-grandchild, Xadrian Porche
• preceded in death by her husband, John Valure; her first husband, Salvado Todaro; her parents, Antonio and Antonina DeNicola Valure; one son, Victor Todaro Sr.; two brothers, Carlo Valure and Joseph Valure; and four sisters, Mrs. Sam (Lena) Orlando, Mrs. Frank (Mathilda) DiVincenti, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Orlando and Mrs. Mike (Josephine) Tiesi
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Falgout Funeral Home

Melvina ‘Ma-Mou’ Williams

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her foster daughter, Martha Wolfe of Houma; one sister, Albertha Smith Washington; one granddaughter; nine foster grandchildren; 35 foster great-grandchildren; and 17 foster great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Williams and Era Brooks; and one son, Elijah McKay
• member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

May 19, 2007

Gerald James ‘Jerry’ Boquet

• age 44, a native and resident of Bourg, died of brain cancer on Friday, May 18, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church Community Center in Bourg; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elaine Verdin Boquet; his mother, Neva Deroche Boquet; two sons, Cody and Chris Boquet; two daughters, Crystal and Courtney Boquet; six brothers, Harold Boquet, Earl Boquet and Daniel Boquet, all of Bourg, LeRoy Boquet of Schriever, Richard Boquet of Carencro and James Boquet of Houma; and eight sisters, Gloria Romero, Dorothy Matherne, Joan Harp and Karen Fonseca, all of Bourg, Evelyn Matherne, Geraldine Bedell, Lynell Harp of Houma and Barbara Noel of Ruston
• preceded in death by his father, Alcee Nick Boquet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Audrey Duet Chiasson

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Allen A. Chiasson; one son, Wade Landry; one step-son, Scott Chiasson; one daughter, Scarlet L. Rutter; three step-daughters, Paula C. Naquin, Allison C. Delange and Patricia C. Trosclair; three brothers, Lloyd Duet, Milton Duet and Roland Duet Jr.; one sister, Diana Landry; two grandchildren, Brock Rutter and Natalie Boudreaux; nine step-grandchildren, Brandy Pamplin, Josh Naquin, Nicole Delange, Lance Delange, Derick Delange, Christian Trosclair, Ashley Chiasson, Travis Landry and Lacy Landry; and three great-grandchildren, Trey Landry, Chase Chiasson and Emily Chiasson
• preceded in death by her parents, Roland Duet Sr. and Hilda Chiasson Duet; and one sister, Rita Mae Duet
• loved flowers and painting
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Robert Joseph ‘Bob’ Gieseler Sr.

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Carol Dufrene Gieseler; three daughters, Karen Mysing, Sharon Crump and Diana Morel; one brother, Albert Gieseler Jr.; one sister, Helene Preslar; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helena Tobler Gieseler; one son, Robert J. Gieseler Jr.; and one brother, John Giesler
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leroy Joseph Hebert

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Earl Joseph "Coca-J" Hebert and Douglas Joseph Hebert; one daughter-in-law, Holly Hebert; one daughter, Norma Jean Hebert; one brother, James Hebert; three sisters, Lillian Bruce, Elise Gisclair and Marlene Lasseigne; and three grandchildren, Jeremy, Courtney and Joshua Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents Leodah Malgum Hebert and Sandras Hebert; his grandparents who raised him, Xavier Malgum and Josephine Dantin Malgum; and two brothers, Alcide and Railey Hebert
• retired; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; enjoyed trawling on his son’s boat, Coca-J, and talking to his grandchildren
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Donald D. Moore

• age 64, a native of Village, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Lawrence Moore of Houma; two sons, Donald "Robbie" Moore and Christopher "Chris" Moore and wife, Kathy, of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Penny Moore Lafitte and husband, Donny Lafitte, of Youngsville; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Moore and Inez Duncan Moore; and two brothers, James Ainsworth and John Moore
• pipe-recovery specialist with Wood Group for more than 21 years and a past employee of N.L. McCulla for more than 19 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patricia Kane Olsen

• age 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the church; burial Tuesday in Green Oaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge
• survived by her husband, Rodney G. Olsen Sr.; two sons, Rodney G. "Gyp" Olsen Jr. and wife, Betty, and Lloyd E. Olsen and wife Cheryl; one daughter, Rodlyn Olsen Danos and husband, Hank; three sisters, Charlotte Kane Songy, Amy Kane Graziani and Mary Ann Kane Devine; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Kane Sr. and Ruth Veronica Kane; two brothers, Herbert Kane Jr. and Kelly Kane
• member of Community Bible Church’s women’s ministries and choir
• Falgout Funeral Home

Caroline Hebert Ordoyne

• age 56, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lambert Ordoyne; her mother, Melodia Pitre; one daughter, Samantha Ordoyne; four brothers, Wayne Hebert, Timmy Hebert, Brian Hebert and Shyen Hebert; and one sister, Kathleen Borne
• preceded in death by her father, Delaune Hebert; and one sister, Patty Ledet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

May 20, 2007

Frances ‘Clare’ Bergeron Barras

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2007
• memorial mass Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black
• survived by two sons, John Barras and wife, Sharon, and Lee Barras and wife Ellen; one daughter, Donna Hymel and husband, Dewayne; two sisters-in-law, Lydia F. Rogers and Beth F. Whitman; and eight grandchildren, Angelle, Elise, Andre’, Jonathon and Rachel Barras and Matthew, Mitchell and Meghan Hymel
• preceded in death by her husband, Dion Barras; her parents, Ashley J. and Frances Mudd Bergeron; and one brother, Michael Bergeron
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Gerald James ‘Jerry’ Boquet

• age 44, a native and resident of Bourg, died of brain cancer on Friday, May 18, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church Community Center in Bourg; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elaine Verdin Boquet; his mother, Neva Deroche Boquet; two sons, Cody and Chris Boquet; two daughters, Crystal and Courtney Boquet; six brothers, Harold Boquet, Earl Boquet and Daniel Boquet, all of Bourg, LeRoy Boquet of Schriever, Richard Boquet of Carencro and James Boquet of Houma; and eight sisters, Gloria Romero, Dorothy Matherne, Joan Harp and Karen Fonseca, all of Bourg, Evelyn Matherne, Geraldine Bedell, Lynell Harp of Houma and Barbara Noel of Ruston
• preceded in death by his father, Alcee Nick Boquet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

May 21, 2007

Roy P. Boudreaux Jr.

• age 67, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Madora DeHart Boudreaux; one brother, Michael Boudreaux; four sisters, Charlene Hebert and husband, Terry, Betty Rainwater and husband, Melvin, Dorothy Anderson and husband, Mike, and Rosalie Blanchard and husband, Lloyd; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Roy Boudreaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Newell and Harriet Boudreaux and Whine and Catherine DeHart
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

May 22, 2007

Blaike Michael Bergeron

• age 22, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 20, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Troy Bergeron and Tisha Bergeron Arceneaux; one brother, Blaine Bergeron; two sisters, Brooke Bergeron and Blair Bergeron; his grandparents, Morris and Maryann Benoit, Gary and Catherine Webber and Randolph Bergeron Sr.; his great-grandmother, Hazel Hebert; one nephew, Kayden Rink; and two uncles, Josh Turner and Nathan Turner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Sheila Lorraine Boudreaux

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Larry "Rick" Boudreaux Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Naquin; one brother, Lester "Jimmy" Berthelot Jr.; two sisters, Patricia "Gayle" Percle and Carol "Cookie" Berthelot; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lester Berthelot and Jean Smith Berthelot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Luke Nicholas Brunet

• age 29, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Michelle Elliott Brunet of Bayou Blue; his parents, Rodney and Jacqueline Brunet DeHart of Theriot; one son, Taylor Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Abby DeHart of Houma and Hannah DeHart of Theriot; his grandmother, Libby Duthu Brunet of Dulac; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Darlene Daigle Elliott of Bayou Blue; and one sister-in-law, Tammy Elliott of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Brunet, Clevis DeHart Sr. and Celena DeHart
• formerly a production associate with Samson Industrial; member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles Joseph Cunningham

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:58 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Felicia Bourque Cunningham of Houma; his mother, Lucille Marie Darcey Cunningham of Houma; one son, Craig Cunningham of Houma; two daughters, Maureen Percle of Thibodaux and Vicki C. Bradfield of Beaumont, Texas; three stepsons, Robin Perez of New Iberia, John Nowell of Houma and Mike Nowell of Delray Beach, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Sabrina Duhon of Delcambre, Debbie Meyer of New Iberia and Kathy Darone of Lafayette; one brother, Ronald Cunningham of Houma; one sister, Carol C. Leach of Pearl River; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, Alicia Chancey of Massachusetts; 24 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and his aunt and godmother, Beatrice Babin of Houma
• preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Guidry Cunningham; and his father, Torres Joseph Cunningham
• president/owner of Gulf Oilfield Service Co. and a U.S. Navy veteran; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rachael Bergeron Haydel

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at noon Sunday, May 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Luby Freeman III, Larry Freeman Sr. and Bruce Haydel; one daughter, Carrie Hebert and husband, Bryant Sr.; three brothers, John, David and Gene Bergeron; five sisters, Ruth Pitre, Ruby Ellender, Patsy Bergeron, Myrtle Bergeron and Judy Durocher; 10 grandchildren, Reneé McDougull, Luby Freeman IV, Joshua Freeman, Travis Freeman, Larry Freeman Jr., Leslie Freeman, Shai Mathison, Chad Hebert, Bryant Hebert Jr. and Amanda Hebert; nine great-grandchildren, Logan McDougull, Faith Freeman, Kaydence Freeman, Kade Freeman, Joleé Hebert, Jace Hebert, Michael Trahan, Zack Mathison and Emily Mathison; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Haydel; her parents, John and Mary Bourg Bergeron; five brothers, Perry, Roland, Sidney, Carroll and Henry Bergeron; and three sisters, Melba Bergeron, Celina Carlos and Susanne Bergeron
• an artist and painted for Ducks Unlimited
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Kip M. Pellegrin

• age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Port Neches, Texas, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007
• memorial service Thursday at New Hope Church in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Vanessa; two daughters, Shelby and Megan; four sons, Phillip, Chase, Trae and Scotty; his mother, Jane Pellegrin; one sister, Patty Bourg; and two brothers, Ralph and Rodney Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his father, John M. Pellegrin
• Broussard Funeral Home

Frank J. Roccaforte

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• services held at a later date in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Shirley Hulseberg Roccaforte
• preceded in death by his parents, Michael A. and Esther Kaul Roccaforte; and one son, Michael Roccaforte
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elmira Durocher Taylor

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, William "Bill" Alton Taylor Jr. and Terry Charles Taylor Sr.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Alton Taylor Sr.; her parents, Sylvestor and Leoncia Clement Durocher; six brothers, Nolan, Wilson, Clement, Glenn, Norman and Allen Durocher; and two sisters, Florence Mars and Dorothy Tillet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

May 23, 2007

Roy P. Boudreaux Jr.

• age 62, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• funeral services Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Madora DeHart Boudreaux; one brother, Michael Boudreaux; four sisters, Charlene Hebert and husband, Terry, Betty Rainwater and husband, Melvin, Dorothy Anderson and husband, Mike, and Rosalie Blanchard and husband, Lloyd; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Roy Boudreaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Newell and Harriet Boudreaux and Whine and Catherine DeHart
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Algeron ‘Al’ Brown

• age 24, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007
• visitation today at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his companion, VaShondra Muse; his parents, JoAnn P. Brown, Dana Brown and Oliver Maize; one son, Jaylon Brown; two brothers, Jasmine Hawkins and Conan Brown; and two sisters, Jada Smith and Jessica Thomas
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Royal Brown Sr., Clarence Poindexter Sr. and Louise Poindexter Johnson
• member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; enjoyed football and track and was employed by Caro’s
• Community Funeral Home

Luke Nicholas Brunet

• age 29, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Michelle Elliott Brunet of Bayou Blue; his parents, Rodney and Jacqueline Brunet DeHart of Theriot; one son, Taylor Brunet of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Abby DeHart of Houma and Hannah DeHart of Theriot; his grandmother, Libby Duthu Brunet of Dulac; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Darlene Daigle Elliott of Bayou Blue; and one sister-in-law, Tammy Elliott of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Brunet, Clevis DeHart Sr. and Celena DeHart
• formerly a production associate with Samson Industrial; member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerry Joseph ‘Pop Pop’ Caudill

• age 70, a native of Tazewell, Va., and resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Timothy Wayne Caudill and Joe Anthony Caudill and wife, Evette; three daughters, Jeri Allemand and husband, Glenn, Mary Beth "Becky" Theriot and Patricia Margaret "Patti" Lirette; one brother, Timothy Milton Caudill and wife, Nancy; two sisters, Sue Carol Gillum and husband, Paul, and Theresa Ann Caudill; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Bourg Caudill; and his parents, Joe Lloyd and Effie Lowell Witt Caudill
• U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home

Andrew Emile Cuccia Jr.

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by two sons, Robert P. Cuccia and wife, Candace, of Houma and Andrew D. Cuccia and wife, Cindy, of Norman, Okla.; and four grandchildren, Katherine E. Cuccia, Andrea G. Cuccia of Houma, Annemarie C. Cuccia of Norman and Jeremy P. Prosperie of Pearl River
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Piegts Cuccia; his parents, Andrew Cuccia and Emily Fernandez Cuccia; and two brothers, Anthony Cuccia and Joseph Cuccia
• retired bakery manager with McKenzies Bakeries for more than 25 years; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 24, 2007

Patricia Fontana Bellanger

• age 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mathews, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Bellanger of Mathews; two sons, Vincent Lusco and Kevin Lusco of Houma; two daughters, Angela Lusco Trahan and husband, Timothy, of Houma, and Kelly Lusco Merges and husband, Milan, of Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Charles Fontana of Mathews, Steve Fontana of Thibodaux and Peter Fontana of Texas; five sisters, Merian Henry, Rosemary Pizzolatto of Houma, Congetta Burke of Labadieville, Jeannie Ward of Ellisville, Miss., and Kathryn Mizell of Charlotte; and two grandchildren, Troy Lusco and Tyler Lusco of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Fontana and Congetta Solito Fontana; one son, Clint Lusco; and two sisters, Clara Fontana and Ann Bergeron
• retired nurse with Raceland Manor Nursing Home and Evangeline Village Nursing Home; volunteer at Lafourche Parish Food Bank; loved working in her garden and was a loving and dedicated caregiver to her patients; devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Andrew Emile Cuccia Jr.

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by two sons, Robert P. Cuccia and wife, Candace, of Houma and Andrew D. Cuccia and wife, Cindy, of Norman, Okla.; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Piegts Cuccia; his parents, Andrew Cuccia and Emily Fernandez Cuccia; and two brothers, Anthony Cuccia and Joseph Cuccia
• retired bakery manager with McKenzies Bakeries for more than 25 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland J. Duet

• age 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clauodet Anselmi Duet; three sons, Randy, Wayne and Tony Duet; one daughter, Jerrilyn Hebert; one brother, Traismond "Nego" Duet; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Zewebe and Eveline Babin Duet; and one brother, Parison Duet Sr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Theresa ‘Tessie’ Fandison Krill

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Sausalito, Calif., died at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bill Krill; one daughter, Kristen Krill; and one brother, James "Jimmy" Bourne and wife, Cheryl
• preceded in death by her parents, E.L. Bourne and Agnes Rigaud
• attended Grand Isle High School and earned a four-year degree from Louisiana State University; parishioner of Star of the Sea Catholic Church in California
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

May 25, 2007

Dennis Joseph Dupre Sr.

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia Redmond Dupre of Bayou Blue; one son, Dennis J. Dupre Jr. of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux of Marrero and Alice Kreamer of Houma; one grandson, Craig J. Dupre and wife, Jan; one step-granddaughter, Kerensa Grissom and husband, David; and one step-great-grandchild, Landen Grissom
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBouef Dupre; one infant daughter, Darlene Dupre; four brothers, Octave Dupre Jr., Alex Dupre, Wallace Dupre and Sylvest Dupre; and two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry
• retired log runner for Texaco with 29 years of service; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dorothy Brunet Massey

• age 63, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday in the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma
• survived by her step-mother, Irma Lecompte Brunet; two sons, Autry Boudreaux Jr. and Jay Massey; one daughter, Crystal Massey; two brothers, Larry Brunet and Kenneth Brunet; three sisters, Katherine Smith, Cheryl Ann Barnes and Virginia Brunet; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Brunet and Hazel Lecompte Brunet; her grandparents, Alcide Brunet, Alice Theriot Brunet, Oliver Lecompte and Ida Bonvillain Lecompte; and one brother, Gerald Brunet

Susan LeBlue Parfait

• age 50, a native of Marrero and a resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Floyd A. Parfait; her mother, Elaine LeBlue; one son, Jason Parfait; two daughters, Shantell Parfait and Shunique Liner; five brothers, Ray LeBlue, Wayne LeBlue, Steve LeBlue, Gerald LeBlue and Jerry LeBlue; two sisters, Linda and Betty; and eight grandchildren, Dylan, Cameron, Jansen, Austin, Lance, Bryce, Amya and Tayhia
• preceded in death by her father, Nelson LeBlue; and one granddaughter, Skila Falgout
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Rufus Turner

• age 53, a native of California and a resident of Gibson, died Thursday, May 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Florence M. Turner; one son, Dominic L. Turner of Gibson; one daughter, Sheltanya L. Turner of Killeen, Texas; three brothers, Elmore Turner of Monroe, Arlington Johnson of Gibson and Wilbert Johnson of Compton, Calif.; and two sisters, Ella Mae Horry and Almenia Messer, both of Los Angeles
• preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Turner Sr. and Edith M. Horry; two brothers, Gregory Turner and Don Turner; one sister, Edith Mae Horry; his grandparents, Pop Turner, Elear Mae Turner, Andrew Matthews and Ella Matthews
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 26, 2007

Mary F. Billiot

• age 57, a native of Dulac and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, May 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, Chandler Lee Billiot and Jayme "Nicholas" Billiot; one brother, Lee Francis; six sisters, Beulah Francis, Laura Francis, Lucy Holloway, Lena Trahan, Eula Fitch and Lucinda Francis; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Whitney Francis and Perlie Mae Verdin Francis; one son, Jason Billiot; and one brother, Merton Francis
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lionel ‘Snow’ Chauvin

• age 82, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Verna Stagni Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Lionel "Boo" Chauvin and wife, Pansy, and Paul Chauvin and wife, Jackie, of Houma; four daughters, Stella Chauvin Brown of Houma, Theresa Portier and husband, Chuck, of Lafayette, Anna Beth Trahan and husband, Eveste "Junior," and Sharon Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Rita Boydens of Houma; and 10 grandchildren, Francesca Clement, Trisha Portier, Ryan Chauvin, Christopher Chauvin, Anna MacMorran, Erin Newman, Charles Portier III, Courtney Chauvin, Seth Lionel Bilbo and Candace Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Olum Chauvin and Ida Franks Chauvin; one brother, Louis Chauvin; and one sister, Marion Butler
• retired production foreman with Texaco for 37 years; U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II; devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Merline Cheramie

• age 41, a native of Leeville and a resident of Galliano, died Thursday, May 24, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Christian Family Church in Galliano
• survived by her companion, David Pigg; one son, Clyde Caughlin; one daughter, Hayley Caughlin; two brothers, Roy and Floyd Cheramie; three sisters, Elaine Adams, Ayleen McCain and Earline Wade; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Nelma Terrebonne Cheramie; and one son, Odrick Caughlin Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dennis Joseph Dupre Sr.

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia Redmond Dupre of Bayou Blue; one son, Dennis J. Dupre Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux of Marrero and Alice Kreamer of Houma; one grandson, Craig J. Dupre and wife, Jan; one step-granddaughter, Kerensa Grissom and husband, David; and one step-great-grandchild, Landen Grissom
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBouef Dupre; one infant daughter, Darlene Dupre; four brothers, Octave Dupre Jr., Alex Dupre, Wallace Dupre and Sylvest Dupre; and two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry
• retired log runner with Texaco after 29 years of service; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Drake Anthony Dupre

• age two days old, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Byron M. Dupre and Katie D. Pellegrin of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Denise F. Pellegrin of Houma and Randy J. Pellegrin and wife, Pamela, of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Byron M. Bonvillain and Robin A. Bonvillain of Houma; his paternal great-grandmother, Carolyn D. Dupre of Houma; and his maternal great-grandparents, Allen P. and Juanita B. Pellegrin of Houma, Lindsey J. Fontenot and Aline M. Fontenot of Houma; numerous aunts and uncles; and godparents Megan C. Pellegrin and Trey A. Verrett
• preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Daniel P. Duplantis, Betty Price and O’Neil Bonvillian Sr.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frances Marie Scott

• age 74, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 9:04 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, will burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her former husband, Allen Hebert of Houma; one son, Andrew John Hebert of Thibodaux; one daughter, Renate Hebert DeHart and husband, Murphy, of Houma; two sisters, Eula Bascle and Mary Ann Scott Thibodaux of Houma; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Francis Scott and Marie Trosclair Scott; seven brothers, Horace, Norris, Maurice, P.J., Sidney, Whitney and Johnny Scott; and three sisters, Viola Scott Breaux, Orina Bourg and Lorena Guidry
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice B. St. Pierre

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:34 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 54 years, Edward J. "Brother" St. Pierre Sr.; one son, Edward J. St. Pierre Jr. and wife, Connie; three daughters, Celeste Acosta and husband, Kenneth, Christine St. Pierre and Ann St. Pierre and companion, Stacy Matherne; four brothers, Chester Boudreaux, Carol Boudreaux, Edgar Boudreaux and Edward "Pookie" Boudreaux; and three grandchildren, Brittany Acosta Savoie, Jeremy St. Pierre and Amanda St. Pierre
• preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Ophelia Ford Boudreaux; and one sister, Hazel B. Simon
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Catherine Carlos Thibodeaux

• age 58, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Thibodaux, died after a courageous battle with cancer at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Wayne Joseph Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue; one son, Chad Anthony Thibodeaux and wife, Melissa, of Gray; two daughters, Katrina Lynn Bertinot and husband, Lee, of Houma and Kayla Marie Thibodeaux of Houma; four brothers, Harold Carlos of Houma, Rudolph Carlos and wife, Jeanette, of Grand Caillou, Royal "Frog" Carlos of Houma and Jimmy Carlos and wife, Helen, of Petal, Miss.; one sister, Judie Rutledge and husband, Jim, of Houston; and two grandchildren, Lea Thibodeaux and boyfriend, Jay Robichaux, of Raceland and Chad Joseph Thibodaux of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglia Carlos; four brothers, Ronald, Roland, Peter and Gary Carlos; two sisters, Helen Hebert of Gibson and Gloria Carlos of Grand Caillou
• Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earl Thomas

• age 90, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his companion, Emma Bently; one son, Ernest Thomas Sr.; five daughters, Mildred, Velma, Waymie, Earnestine and Thelma; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Thomas; his parents, Henry Thomas and Mildred Nelson Thomas; one son, Earl J. Thomas; one daughter, Thelma Pate; four brothers, Henry, Edward, Joseph and Raymond Thomas; one sister, Beulah Thomas; and his grandparents, Edward and Harriet Thomas
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 28, 2007

Albert DeWayne Dodge

• age 39, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Sandy Bellanger; his mother, Melody Rowland; one daughter, Tsunami Dodge; three brothers, Jason, Thomas and Chris Wysuph; and two sisters, Katherine Dodge and Courtney Dodge
• preceded in death by his father, Lester Dodge; and one son, Typhoon Dodge
• Falgout Funeral Home

Typhoon Daniel Dodge

• age seven months, a resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Sandy Bellanger; his grandparents, Gilbert and Mannie Bellanger and Melody Rowland; three brothers, Robbie Lee Jr., Dusty Lee and Gilbert Lee; and one sister, Tsunami Dodge
• preceded in death by his father, Albert DeWayne Dodge; and his grandfather, Lester Dodge
• Falgout Funeral Home

Thelma Roussel Foret

• age 87, a native of Convent and resident of Lutcher, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by five daughters, Jacquelyn F. Melancon of Hattiesburg, Miss., Peggy F. Harrington of Houma, Carolyn Stephens and husband, Ralph, of Lutcher, Rebecca Foret of Lutcher and Colette Brignac of Ponchatoula; three sons, Kenneth "Wop" Foret and wife, Brenda, of Lutcher, Richard "Footy" Foret and wife, Bernice, of Baton Rouge and Ellis "Elka" Foret of Houma; three sisters, Pearl Hymel of LaPlace, Beverly Anderson and Carmen Gaudet of New Orleans; and one brother, Wilson Roussel of Baton Rouge; 22 grandchildren; 24-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Buster" Foret III; one son, Thomas "Tommy" Foret IV; her parents, Morgan and Carmen Ayme Roussel; one sister, Sister Mary Germaine, OP (Earline); and three brothers, Earl "Yo", Morgan and Wilhelm Roussel
• retired town clerk for the Town of Lutcher and former director of St. James Parish Council on Aging; member of the St. James AARP, St. Anne’s Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, VFW Post No. 5852 Ladies Auxiliary and Airline Homemakers Club
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Anis Margaret B. Gatos

• age 84, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Lloyd James Gatos and wife, Sylvia; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Onezil Thibodeaux Bergeron; three brothers; and five sisters
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ouida LeBlanc

• age 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond A. LeBlanc Sr.; two sons, Raymond A. LeBlanc Jr. and Rodney LeBlanc; five daughters, Brenda Christensen, Joyces Terrell, JoAnn Lintzen, Virgie Fabre and Jackie Cavalier; five brothers, Chick, Cadie, Homer, C.J. and Moe St. Germain; two sisters, Louise Baldwin and Al Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph St. Germain and Enola Rodrigue St. Germain; four brothers, John, Louis, Lynn and Raymond St. Germain; and one sister, Terese Falterman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Stella Mae Naquin LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Richard LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc and wife, Sue, and Kenneth LeBlanc; three daughters, Catherine Chauvin and husband, Warren, Shelia LeBlanc and Theresa LeBlanc; and four grandchildren, Jonathan Chauvin, Jessica Chauvin, Blake LeBlanc and Brittany LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide "T-Frere" LeBlanc Jr.; her parents, Claude Naquin and Stella Mae Morvant Naquin; one brother, James "Peto" Naquin Sr.; and one sister, Ann Adele Naquin Toups
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Catherine Carlos Thibodeaux

• age 58, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Thibodaux, died after a courageous battle with cancer at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Ronnie Chamberlain Sr. of Thibodaux; her former husband, Wayne Joseph Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue; one son, Chad Anthony Thibodeaux and wife, Melissa, of Gray; two daughters, Katrina T. Bertinot and husband, Lee, of Houma and Kayla Marie Thibodeaux of Houma; four brothers, Harold Carlos of Houma, Rudolph Carlos and wife, Jeanette, of Grand Caillou, Royal "Frog" Carlos of Houma and Jimmy Carlos and wife, Helen, of Petal, Miss.; one sister, Judie Rutledge and husband, Jim, of Houston; and two grandchildren, Tera Lea Thibodeaux and boyfriend, Jay Robichaux, of Raceland and Chad Joseph Thibodaux of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglia Carlos; four brothers, Ronald, Roland, Peter and Gary Carlos; two sisters, Helen Hebert of Gibson and Gloria Carlos of Grand Caillou
• Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vivian Wiggins

• age 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, May 23, 2007
• visitation today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six daughters, Cathy Stafford and husband, Anthony Ray, Virginia and Bessie Wiggins of Napoleonville, Michelle Wiggins of Baton Rouge, Vivian Marie Wiggins of Thibodaux and Pamela Wiggins and husband, Dominique, of Labadieville; three sons, Jerome Wiggins and wife, Alicia, Bradford Wiggins and wife, Tabitha, of Thibodaux and Tyrone Wiggins of Baton Rouge; one brother, Louis Wiggins Sr. and wife, Doris, of Belle Rose; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and James Wiggins Sr.; one sister, Louise Williams; and seven brothers, Romalice, James Jr., Oscar, Lawrence, Alex, Samuel and Isaac Wiggins
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 29, 2007

Bruce Michael ‘Bret’ Carvin

• age 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Diana Riley and husband, Barry; two brothers, James Carvin Jr. and wife, Betty, and Jesse Carvin and wife, Valerie; one sister, Brenda C. Washington and husband, Edward; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Odile Carvin; and his grandparents, Louise and Jesse Leyhorne, Beamon, Katie Henry and Jim Carvin
• worked for Danos Exxon and was a U. S. Army veteran
• Community Funeral Home

Olive Marie Viator Chatagnier

• age 83, a native of Coteau and resident of Baton Rouge, died at her home at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by six daughters, Gloria Lundberg of Odessa, Texas, Angela Hart of Jackson, Miss., Carla Rhodes and husband, Harlan, of Houma, Florence Miller and husband, Glenn, of Cruger, Miss., Donna Boudreaux and husband, Steve, of Pearl, Miss., and Jamie Taylor and husband, Steve, of Baton Rouge; two sons, Johnny Chatagnier and wife, Elaine, of Iowa and Dale Chatagnier and wife, Charla, of New Orleans; four sisters, Anita V. Broussard and husband, A.D., of Broussard, Linda V. Giarratino and husband, Joe, Lucy V. Russo and husband, Ernest, and Charlene Guillot, all of New Iberia; one brother, Howard P. Viator and wife, Rita Mae, of Youngsville; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John C. Chatagnier Sr.; her parents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one son, the Rev. Gene Chatagnier; two sisters, Liz Viator and Clara David; and three brothers, Alexis, Johnny and Tony Viator
• worked at Morgan and Lindsey Five and Dime Department Store in New Iberia; loved her plants, her pet kitty, Kitty Boo and most of all her family
• David Funeral Home

Littell Joseph Molitor

• age 83, a native of Mamou and resident of Westlake, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Catherine Pellegrin Molitor of Westlake; two daughters, Allison Faverino and husband, Bo, of Spring, Texas, and Pamela M. Curole and husband, Jerry, of Cut Off; one stepson, Karl Pierce of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Maria Rhodes of DeQuincy; one sister, Lucy Molitor Monroe of Ragley; two grandchildren, Chance Kay and Joshua Hebert; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Kay, Elizabeth Kay and Kayla Banta; and three step-grandchildren, Jacob Rhodes, Nathan Rhodes and Karlee Pierce
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Pellegrin Molitor; his parents, Joseph Molitor and Martha Manuel Molitor; three brothers, Bernard, Ebaus and Delbert Molitor; and two sisters, Bernice Ardoin and Celima Molitor Johnson
• retired production foreman with Sun Oil and a U.S. Navy veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ameless Martin Plaisance

• age 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 27, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her father, Hubert Martin; two daughters, Joyce Plaisance Christen and husband, Billy, and JoAnn Plaisance Naccio and husband, Andrew; two sisters, Thelma Martin Aucoin and Barbara Martin Vizier; five grandchildren, Travis Christen, Jeremy Naccio, Robbie Naccio, Amy Gonzales and Jamie Christen; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine J. Plaisance; her mother, Irene Cheramie Martin; one son, Lawrence Plaisance; and one brother, John Martin
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Christine Thomas Sparks

• age 79, a resident of Schriever, died Thursday, May 24, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Schriever Baptist Mission; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial Saturday at Judson Cemetery in Cayuga, Texas
• survived by two sons, Thomas "Tim" Hinton and wife, Karen, and Ivy M. Hinton Jr. and wife, Susan; two daughters, Maxine LaPlume and husband, Leo, and JoAnn Christl and husband, Ken; one brother, Melvin Thomas; one sister, Joretta Simms; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ivy M. Hinton Sr.; her second husband, Wayne Sparks; her parents, Hubert M. and Hattie Thomas; one infant son; and two brothers, W.T. Thomas and Daniel Thomas
• retired from Marine Systems Inc. as an office manager and bookkeeper; member of Schriever Baptist Mission
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Grady Duane Treadaway

• age 40, a native of Luling and resident of Denham Springs, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by one brother, Derek Treadaway and wife, Shannon; and two sisters, Stacy Treadaway and Keri Neese and husband, Paul
• preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Rory Bailey Treadaway
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 30, 2007

Tyron Jawan Celestine

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 24, 2007
• graveside services Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Rhonda Hayes and Tyrus Celestine; two brothers, Lucas Hayes and David Hayes; and his grandparents, C.W. Celestine, Sandra Williams, Beverly Hayes and Freddie Hayes Jr.
• Community Funeral Home

Anjel Gabriel Loupe

• infant, a native and resident of Kreamer, died at 8:22 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007
• private service was held
• survived by his parents, Andy Joseph and Brandy Dempster Loupe; one sister, Kiarah Loupe; his grandparents, Andrew and Trudy Loupe and Darrell Dempster Sr.; and his great-grandparents, Renis Cortez and Aurelian and Jeanne Loupe
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Genevieve Thibodeaux Dempster; and his great-grandparents, Emelian Cortez, Z.Z. and Odette Dempster and Dave and Beatrice Thibodeaux
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Emma Stansbury

• age 74, a native of Garden City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Providence Baptist Church; service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Stansbury Sr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Lois M. Stansbury of Franklin; two brothers, Anthony Joshua and Lionel Joshua, both of Houston; five sisters, Gladys Perro, Shirley Shephers and Alma Jacko, all of Charenton, Irma Westley of New Orleans and Myrtle Randel of Houston; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband
• Otis Mortuary Inc.

Myrtle M. Tucker

• age 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by extended family and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Louise Thibodaux Tucker
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

May 31, 2007

Catherine Ann Christen Adam

• age 78, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007
• 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 three sons, Delwen Adam and wife, Cynthia, of Cut Off, Steve Adam and wife, Holly, of California and D.J. Adam and wife, Cindy, of Houma; three daughters, Darla Gautier and husband, Lawrence, of Dulac, Lyla Buquet and husband, Earl, of Bayou Blue and Angie Landry and fiancé, Leonard Swiderski, of Bayou Black; three sisters, Lillian Bergeron, Clara Martin and Nora Bourgeois; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Delton Adam; her parents, Alfred Christen and Mary Touchard Christen; three brothers, Lester, Sullivan and Clyde Christen; and one sister, Shirley Knupple
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jacob Martin Bledsoe

• age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Eric Penniman; and one sister, Christina B. Trosclair
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Lisa Anderson Bledsoe
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edward Joseph ‘E. J.’ Chauvin Jr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 5:16 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; memorial mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Vickie Chauvin of Bourg, Lisa M. Chauvin of Coconut Creek, Fla., and Andreé Chauvin Souders of Longmont, Colo.; and two sisters, Nettie Chauvin Button of Bourg and Betty Chauvin Bramblett of Manchester, Tenn.
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lena Boquet Chauvin; and one brother, Anthony Chauvin
• graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1952 and attended Tulane University on a football scholarship; prior to entering the business world, he worked for the Abel Corporation and Sunbeam Bakery, and was a co-owner of Moosa and Professional Printing of Houma for more than 15 years; served as a real-estate appraiser for the tax assessor’s office then served as chief deputy clerk of court in Nashville, Tenn., for more than 20 years; returned to Bourg in 1999 where he was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and an active member and past president of the Bourg Lion’s Club; enjoyed the culinary arts and was an avid fisherman and hunter
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Theresa G. Cheramie

• age 93, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one son, Teddy Cheramie; three daughters, Annette Leloup, Carolyn LaPlante and Patricia Huth; one sister, Edith Cheramie; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew A. Cheramie; her parents, Emile and Eugenie Bourgeois Galjour; one son, Russell A. Cheramie; one daughter, Betsy Ayo; one brother, Harold Galjour; and one sister, Inez Gaspard
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Hilda Domangue Hurst

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 55 years, O.J. Hurst Sr. of Houma; three sons, Jimmy Hurst and wife, Debra, Herman Chad Hurst and wife, Sandra, and Jody Hurst and wife, Lisa, all of Houma; one daughter, Holly Hurst Caballero and husband, Daniel, of Houma; one sister, Gardlene Domangue Sharp of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren, Kelly Caballero Duplantis, Cullen Caballero, Jill Nicole Hurst, Christy Hurst, Chad Linton Hurst, Destin Michael Hurst, Ryan Thomas Hurst, Megan Amanda Hurst, Katelyn Marie Hurst, Gabrielle Kimbal and Danielle Kimbal; and two great-grandchildren, Alysse Taylor Duplantis and Sage Elizabeth Hurst
• preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Domangue and Henrietta Bergeron Domangue; and three brothers, Herman "T-Man" Domangue, Nolan Domangue and Chester Domangue
• retired beautician and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma Chiasson Landry

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Sheila Landry and husband, Michael, and Sabrena Gaudet and husband, Patrick; one brother, Whitney Chiasson; two sisters, Ruth Robinson and Thelma Folse; four grandchildren, Micki LeBlanc and husband, Jason, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Landry and wife, Lisa, Ryan Benoit and wife, Allison, and Jessica Chiasson and husband, Blake; and seven-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude Chiasson and Louise Clement Chiasson; one son, Joseph Landry; and two sisters, Lena Rodrigue and Peggy Rodrigue
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ellis J. Ledet Sr.

• age 98, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Monsignor Donald Ledet, Carroll Ledet and wife, Joan, Lee Ledet, Gary Ledet and wife, Nell, and Ellis Ledet Jr. and wife, Cathy; three daughters, Anita L. Brown, Beverly L. Gaubert and husband, David, and Mary Ann L. Shields; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elma Robichaux Ledet; his parents, Albert Ledet and Lucille Babin Ledet; seven brothers, Claude, Rene, Vital "Pete," Johnny, Lionel, Milfred "M.O." and Emile; two sisters, Elizabeth L. Portier and Lucy L. Gros; and one infant daughter, Lois Ann
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Michael R. Martin

• age 25, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Ashley Alexander; his parents, Tammy Johns Trosclair and Ferrell Martin Sr.; one son, Michael William Martin; one daughter, Tristen Boudreaux; his grandparents, Frank and Mary Naquin; six brothers, Ferrell Martin Jr., Roddy Martin, Eddie Trosclair, Cody Trosclair, Brett Trosclair and Carl LeBlanc; and two sisters, Mary LeBlanc and Lucy Martin
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Roddy Trosclair; his grandparents, Ira and Rosalee Trahan Martin and John B. Johns; one uncle, Lonnie Richard Johns; and his best friend, William Bouffanie
• worked for La. Shrimp Packing Co., was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing the guitar and watching football
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Yvonne Lucille Knuden Smith

• age 77, a native of Cooper, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband of 58 years, Stanley Smith of Houma; her mother, Melva Larkin Knudsen of Mesquite, Texas; three sons, Charles "Butch" Smith and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Stephen Smith of Gray and Tommy Smith and wife, Laura, of Katy, Texas; two daughters, Mickey Lusco and husband, Charlie, of Houma and Cheri Blanchard and husband, James, of Houma; three brothers, Gerald, Max and Roger Knudsen, all of Texas; one sister, Billie Foster of Texas; 11 grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Heather and Douglas Smith, Lori Ahlf, Curt and Jacob Lusco, Erin LeBlanc, Jonah, Sara and Sadie Blanchard; and five great-grandchildren, Bailey and Kara Smith, Jenna and Caleb LeBlanc, Drake Smith and No. 6 on the way
• preceded in death by her father, C.W. "Bill" Knudsen; one great-granddaughter, Shelby Ahlf; one brother, James Knudsen; and one sister, Sally Richardson
• oldest of seven children; as her children were growing up, she was active as a Girl Scout and Brownie leader; owned several of her own businesses throughout the years and was active in the Republican Women’s Club; loved to travel and loved art literature and gospel music; an avid reader; favorite TV personality was Joyce Meyer
• Samart Funeral Home

Ronald Joseph Toups

• age 67, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Elder Toups; two daughters, Tammy Toups Chiasson and Lauren Toups and fiancé, Ross Robichaux; two brothers, Henry Toups and wife, Toni, and Roland Toups and wife, Rita; one sister, Anna Helen Falgout; and one grandchild, Alora Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Benoit Toups and Anna Tourelle Toups; two brothers, Charles and Whitney Toups; and one sister, Cecile Toups Detillier
• retired from Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 60 as a pipefitter; member of Lafourche Lodge No. 427 as a master mason and was an avid hunter and fisherman; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Daniel Roland Turner

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007
• visitation Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Martha Taylor Turner of Houma; one son, Aaron J. Turner of Houma; one daughter, Karen T. Wolfe and husband, Malcolm, of Houma; four brothers, Anthony Turner and wife, Geneva, Julian Turner, Kenneth Davis and wife, Phoebe, and John Davis; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Alonzo E.S. Turner and Helen Andrews Turner; one sister, Glenda Turner Thomas; and his grandparents, Sam and Celina Larkin Turner, and Joe and Eliza Andrews
• retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and state Department of Transportation and Development; administrative assistant of the United Theological Seminary; assistant pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home