ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS for 2005, Section 2; LAFOURCHE PARISH, LA. ============== Because of it's size this file has been divided into two parts to assure that the Genweb search engine will search the entire file. ============== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Processed and formated by: Louis Lavedan Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from the Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. Last modified: 15 Oct 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** PLEASE NOTE: No dates of publication in the Comet are available. The earliest records, although referring to marriages in 2005 were likely to have been publiched in 2004. Engagement announcements appear in the newspaper as much as three months prior to the marriage. ======================================================================= Daigle-Becnel Edward IV and Rhonda Gianelloni of Napoleonville and Scott and Peggy Daigle of Thbodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlie Victoria Daigle, to Scott Michael Becnel son of Keith and Carrie Becnel of Vacherie. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. June 10 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ronnie and Donna Ayo of Thibodaux, the late Leo Daigle, Joyce Daigle of Thibodaux, Jerry and Tara Fulcher of Jefferson, Ga., the late Harold McGhee, Sue McGhee of Thibodaux and Edward III and Sonia Gianelloni. She is a 2001 graduate of Assumption High School and is attending Nicholls State University for accounting. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Leopald and Jeanette Becnel of Vacherie, and Eugene and Audrey Chauvin. He is a 2000 graduate of St. James High School and attends Louisiana Technical College. He is employed by Industrial Specialty Contractors, C.F. Indusbies. ============================ Roussel~Smith Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Roussel Sr. of Vacherie announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynne Elizabeth, to Adam Martin Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith of Plattenville. The wedding will take place at noon June 18 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Roland Roussel and the late Thelma Roussel of Gramercy and the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis HubbeIl of Vacherie. She is a 1998 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and a 2003 graduate of Louisiana State University. She will graduate from LSU Graduate School in August. She is employed by Aquaterra Engineering in Baton Rouge as a civil engineer. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Perque of Thibodaux and Audrey Smith and the late Herman Smith of Cottonport. He is a 1997 graduate of Assumption High School and a 2003 graduate of LSU. He is employed by Owen and White Inc. as a civil enltineer. ============================ Dubois-Dartez Gilbert and Jill DuBois Jr. of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Asia DuBois to Sid Dartez, son of Dallas Dartez Jr. and Debra Winch. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Larose Civic Center. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Carroll and Judy Terrebonne of Roxy, Miss., Bernice DuBois and the late Gilbert DuBois Sr. of Larose. The prospective groom is the grandson of Dallas and Irene Dartez Sr. of Toledo Bend and Gladys and Alton Istre of Lake Charles. ============================ Barrilleaux- Berardi Jeffry and Delaine Barrilleaux of Houma announce the engagement of their dauGhter, Candace Marie Barrilleaux, to Cody Paul Berardi, son of Paul Berardi and Susan Lovell Berardi. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. June 10 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jeanette Barrilleaux Porche, the late Charles Barrilleaux, George M. Landry Jr. and the late Joan Landry: She is a 2001 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and a 2005 graduate of Louisiana State University. She is employed by Exxon Mobile and Upstream Computing Co. The prospective groom is the grandson of Gerald and Diane Lovell, Pasquale and Barbara Berardi. He is a 2000 graduate_ of H.L Bourgeois High School and a 2004 graduate of LSU. He is employed by-Chevron-Texaco in information technology. ============================ Sagrera-Arceneaux Donella LaBry Hargrave of Kaplan and Keith Charles Sagrera of Abbeville announce the engagement of their daughter, Keisa Angelica Sagrera, to Nicholas John Arceneaux, son of Judy and Terry Arceneaux of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. June 11 at St Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewell LaBry and the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sagrera. She is a 1999 gradaute of Kaplan High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Faucheaux Jr., Una Mae Arceneaux and the late Jesse Arceneaux. ============================ Gravois-Montz Nick and Martha Battaglia of Thi_ bodaux -announce the engagement of her daughter Melanie Lynn Gravois to Jeremy Cot\en Montz, son of Mark amI'Dorothy ontz of Raceland. The wedding will beat 7 p.m. July 15 at S1. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Wade Gravois and the granddaughter ofIrma Daigle, the late Raymond Daigle of Thibodaux and the late Ruby and Joseph Gravois of Thibodaux. She is a 2000 graduate of E.D. White High School and graduated from Delgado Community College in 2004 with a degree in radiologic technology. She is employed by Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. The prospective groom is the grandson of Quincy and Beverly Moniz of Reserve, Jessie Miller Alexander and the late Junius Coplen. He is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2004 graduate of Louisiana College with a bachelos degree in athletic training. He is pursuing a master's degree at Southeastern University in Hammond. ============================ Toups-Alcazar Glenn Michael Toups of Thibodaux announces the engagement of his daughter Ashley Elizabeth Toups to Luis Fernando Alcazar II, son of Mary Foote Alcazar of Belle Chasse. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. July 1 at St Joseph Co-cathedral. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Allen Toups of Thibodaux. She is a 1997 graduate of E.D. white Catholic High Schoo] and graduated from Nicholls State University where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Newton Foote of Thibodaux. He is a 1996 graduate of John Ehret High School and graduated from Nicholls State University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. He is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. ============================ Caillouet-Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caillouet of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Misty Lynn Caillouet, to Paul Eric Bollinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bollinger of Lockport. The wedding will take place at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, Nev. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Wilbert Caillouet of Larose, Mary Lee and Carl Bourgeois of Marrero, and Joyceline Dominique and the late Alvin Dominique Sr. of Bourg. She is a 1998 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2004 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is employed by Lafourche Animal Hospital as a veterinarian. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late George and June Bollinger of Lockport and Rena Watts and the late Homer Watts Sr. of Raceland. He is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attended Nicholls State Univers ity. He is employed by Bollinger Shipyards as a project manager. ============================ Ruffin-Harris Shelia Ruffin of Gibson and Joseph Granger of Morgan City announce the engagement of their daughter Kakeisha Rufin to Donald Harris Jr., son of Shelia Harris and Donald Harris Sr., both of Boutte. The wedding will be at 5 p.m. June 25 at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Annie Pearl Ruffin of Gibson and Peter Ruffin of Patterson, Fedria Granger and the late Glodis Cranger. She is a 1992 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Theresa and the late Henry Burd of Raceland, Philip Sr. and Thelma Harris of Boutte. He is a 1995 graduate of Hahnville High School and graduated from Diesel Driving Academy. He is a 1997 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma and attended the ULL and Nicholls State University. ============================ Gervais-Duplantis Nikki Lynn Gervais is engaged to be married to Trent Michael Duplantis, son of C.J. Duplantis of Morgan City and Penny Falgout of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. June 24 at St. Hilary of Poitiers in Mathews. ============================ Oubre-Johnson Tamika Oubre, daughter of Conrad Oubre Sr. and Valence Weber and stepdaughter of Anita Oubre; and Kenyardi Johnson, son of James Jones and the late Nadine Jones, announce their engagement The wedding Will take place in early July in New Orleans. The bride-elect graduated from McMain High School in New Orleans and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux where she received a bachelor's degree in mass communication. She is employed by Dependable Storage Services Inc. The prospective groom graduated from Grenada High School in Grenada, Miss., and NSU, where he received a bachelor's degree in mass communication. He is employed by Transocean. Following a honeymoon, the couple will reside in Houma. ============================ Charlot-Smith Mr. and Mrs. Larry Charlot of Church Point announce the engagement of their daughter Jonie Charlot to Brad Raymell Smitn, son of Alfred Sylvester II and Patricia Smith of Raceland and stepson of Gary Brown. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. June 17 at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Church Point. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Genora Joseph and the late Meche Joseph, Albert and Sable Charlot. She is a 1997 graduate of Church Point High School and a 2001 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Evans Smith Sr., Dorothy Celestine Smith and Luella Jackson Sylvester and the late Alfred Sylvester Jr. He is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2001 graduate of Nicholls State University. ============================ Curole-Domangue Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curole of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter Chanel Curole to Andy Domangue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Domangue of Lockport. The wedding will be at the American Legion in Lockport at 7 p.m. July 5. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Raymond Adams and Jane Adams, the late Sylvester Curole and Leverta Curole of Lockport. She is employed by Family Dollar. The groom is the grandson of the late Emile Guidroz and the late Lucile Guidroz of Lockport, the late Ernest Domangue and Florance Domangue. He is employed by Lockport Fabrication. ============================ Woods-Wiliiams Joel Marie Woods and Terry Williams announce their engagement. The bride-eiect is the daughter of Jeneria Mary R. Hogue and the late Joseph Woods. She is the granddaughter of Mary "May" Woods, the late Joseph Woods, Rosemary and Roland Robertson; and great-granddaughter of Georgia Richardson. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. June 25 at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Houma. The prospective groom is the son of Patricia and Lionel Myers of Gray. He is the grandson of Lillie Benton of Westwego. ============================ Gilfour-Casstevens Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Gilfour Sr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Mary Gilfour to Charles Matthew "Matt" Casstevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Don "].D." Casstevens of Garland, Texas. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. July 9 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. lne bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Leon and Solange Pitre Orgeron, the late Harry and Mathilde Adams Gilfour of Thibodaux. She is a 1999 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and graduated from Northwestern State University with a bachelor's degree in music education. She is employed by Farmersvi11e Independent School District as an assistant band director. The groom is the grandson of Charles and Billie Love Pilfer and the late Noble and Lillian Dobbs Casstevens of Garland. His maternal great-grandmother is Lila Love of Garland. He is a 1995 graduate of Garland High School and graduated from Northwestern State University with a bachelor's degree in music education. He is employed by Dallas Independent School District as a band director. ============================ Crochet-Grabert Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fazzio Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Crochet of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Buffy Ann Crochet to Byron Paul Grabert Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Matherne and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Grabert Sr. of Raceland. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. June 24 at St. Louis church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Hazel Falgout, Douglas Duet, Louise Crochet and the late Moran Crochet Sr. She is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Jeanne and Shelby Blanchard, Margie Grabert and the late Ulman Grabert. He is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Entergy. ============================ Morrison-Thomas Mr. and Mrs. LaVone Morrison of Thibodaux announces the engagement of their daughter Carla Genee Morrison to Robert Adam "Bucky" Thomas of Dothan, Ala., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laird "Bobby" Thomas of Dothan. The wedding will be in December in New Orleans. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dees and the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Martin Morrison all of Anacoco. She is a 1999 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and LSU and attends Jones School of Law. She is employed by McArdle and Whitman LLC. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Watkins of Newton, Ala., the late Francis Henry Thomas and the late Yohann Effie Carlson. He is a 1997 graduate of Northview High School and graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. and the Jones School of law. He is employed by Arlne R. Strickland. attorney at law, Birmingham. ============================ Breaux-Guidry Jan and Henry Breaux Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter Crystal Gayle Breaux to Cy Michael Guidry, son of Danette and Geoffrey Guidry of Larose. The couple will exchange vows in August at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Joyce Breaux, the late Henry Breaux, Dudley Giroir and the late Karen Giroir . She is a 1999 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and a 2003 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a third-grade teacher: The prospective groom is the grandson of James Dale Guidry, the late Connie Guidry, Deanna and Clarence Mayet. He is a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School. He is serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. ============================ Battaglia-Wagner John and Priscilla Battaglia of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Laurie Ann Battaglia to Robert Wagner, son of Sally Wagner Rothbart of Hainesville, Ill. The wedding will be at 4 p.m. July 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Marie Musso Battagli a and the late Anthony Battaglia, the late Odile and P.J. Naquin Jr., all of Thibodaux. She is a 1987 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and graduate from Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in education. She is employed by Clearcreek Independent School District in Houston as a sixth-grade social studies teacher. The groom is the grandson of the late Robert and Elise Olsen of Parkridge, Ill. He is a 1986 graduate of Main East High School in Parkride, Ill., and received his master's degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and is employed by Rental Service Corp. in Houston as a computer programmer. ============================ Callais-Prejean David M. and Robin St. Pierre Callais of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Marie to Steven Christopher Prejean, son of Brenda D. Arceneaux and the late Roy J. Arceneaux of Grand Isle. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the VFW Hall in Larose. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Hattie G. St. Pierre, the late Herman "Babe" St. Pierre, Clothilde P. Callais and the late Linton F. Callais. She is a 1997 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 2003 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Legier and Materne CPAs and Consultants. The prospectlve groom is the grandson of Helen P. Danos, the late George P. Danos, Donald Sr. and Shirley Prejean, Velma S. Arceneaux and the late Morris P. Arceneaux. He is a 1996 graduate of Grand Isle High School. He is employed by G.I.S. . ============================ Pitre-Ohlmeyer Jesse and Marrial Pitre of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Sonya Lynn Pitre to David Mervin Ohlmeyer Jr., son of David and Jane Ohlmeyer Sr. The wedding will be at 4:30 p.m. June 30 at St Lucia, Virgin Islands. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Joachim and Armentine Landry Morvant and the late Wilfred and Lillian Zeringue Pitre. She is a 1992 graduate of H.I. Bourgeois High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. The groom is the grandson of Jeanne Babin, the late Claude Patrick Babin and Mervin and Evelyn Ohlmeyer. He is a 1997 graduate of Vandebilt High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 2002. He is employed by Pitney Bowes. ============================ Lambert-Bilello Carol Copponex Lambert of Paulina and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Joseph Lambert of Prairieville announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Lynne Lambert to Christopher John Bilello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bilello of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 8 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Alice Haydel Copponex of Lutcher, the late Ulrich J. Copponex Sr., Ernest and Annabelle Lambert of Gramercy and the late Mercedes Zeringue Lambert. She is a 1997 graduate of Lutcher High School and a 2001 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The, prospective groom is the grandson of Rita Hidalgo Bilello, the late Angelo Bilello and the late Lionel and Carol Adams Hoffmann. He is a 1993 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Coburn's Supply Company. ============================ Brupbacher-Bouvier Kevin and Lori Brupbacher of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter Beth Brupbacher to Jason Paul Bouvier, son, of Barney and Rebecca Bouvier of Lockport The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. July 16 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Harry and Mary Schouest and Huey and Carol Brupbacher. The prospective groom is the grandson of Alfred and Jeannette Bouvier, Jarvis Hebert Sr. and Anita Hebert ============================ Landry-Neal Craig and Linda Landry of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Daniene Fay Landry to Keith Edward Neal, son of Edward Adam Neal and Elaine Legendre von Almen. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 15 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Stewart and Virgie Landry and Velma and Daniel Ordoyne. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lloyd and Shirley Legendre and Eugenia Babin. ============================ Tramontana-Bergeron J. Dean Tramontana and Desa H. Tramontana, both of Thibodaux, announce the engagement of their daughter Abbi Lyn Tramontana to Jeremy Ray Bergeron, son of Mary Murray and Ray Charles Gaubert of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. July 15 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride~elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew "Dooley" . Hebert, Pearl Tramontana and the late Rocco Tramontana. all of Thibodaux. She is a 2003 graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mable Nail, the late Alberic Bergeron and Mr. and Mrs. Nola Boudreaux. all of Thibodaux. ============================ Duncan-Truehill Shirley Jones Duncan of Thibodaux and Edward Charles Peterson of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Sondra Duncan to Travis Truehill, son of Patsy Truehill and Stephen Truehill, both of Napoleonville. The wedding will be at 6 p.m. July 9 at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The bride~elect is the granddaughter of Rosemary Spot and the late Joseph Spot of Thibodaux. She attended Thibodaux High School and graduated from South Lafourche Nursing School. The groom is the grandson of the late Bertha Castin and Hillius Harry Castin of Napoleonville. He is employed by Meitec Specialist as an electrician. ============================ Terracina-Clause Chris and Mary Terracina of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Leigh Terracina to Donald John Clause, son of Everett and Cecile Clause of Labadieville. The wedding will be at 7 p.rn. July 22 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of John Terracina and the late Betty Dupeire Terracina, Gladys Roux Webre of Thibodaux and the late Preston Webre. She is a 1997 graduate ofE.D. White High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 2001. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board as a second-grade teacher. The prospective groom is the grandson of EJ. Clause and the late Vivian "Mim" Clause, Cyprien and Ida Mae Blanchard of Labadieville. He is a 1993 graduate of Assumption High School and graduated from Nicholls in 1999. He is employed by Quality Shipyards as a human resources and safety manager. ============================ Battaglia-Rodriguez Peter Battaglia and Vicky Foote of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Lynn Battaglia, to Ryan Joseph Rodriguez, son of Kern and the late Denise Rodriguez of Raceland. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. July 29 at St Joseph Co-cathedral. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Blanchard of Plattenville, and Josephine Battaglia of Thibodaux and the late John Battaglia She is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High School and is attending Nicholls State University to graduate July 21 in respiratory therapy. The prospective groom is the grandson of Douglas Rodriguez and Rita Rodriguez of Raceland, and Emily Eroche of Raceland and the late Dr. Wilson Eroche. He is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Charity School of Nursing at Delgado. He is employed by St. Anne General Hospital. ============================ Martinolich-Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martinolich announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Elizabeth Martinolich to Albert Gill Dyer II, son of Albert Gill Dyer and Deborah Kirby, The wedding will be at 2 p.m, July at St Genevieve Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs, Alex Gauthreaux and the late Alex Gauthreaux, Mr. and Mrs. John Martinolich, She is a 2002 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Dillard's Department Store. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr, and Mrs. Claude Elkins. He is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux Hi gh School and graduated from Nicholls State University. He is employed by the U.S. Air Force. ============================ Thompson-Knoblock Robert Thompson of Loranger and Karen Thompson of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Charity Suzanne Thompson, to Coty Paul Knoblock Jr., son of Coty Knoblock Sr. of Picayune, Miss., and Usa and Kirk Bergeron of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 22 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James and Audry Szush and Emilee Schroeder and Dwight Thompson Sr. She is a 1996 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and is attending Southern University in Baton Rouge. She is employed by the Louisiana State Police. The prospective groom is the grandson of Charles and Joan Farmer and James and Janice Knoblock Sr. He is a 2000 graduate of Terrebonne High School. He is employed by the Houma Police Department. ============================ Brown-Carter Royal Brown of Paincourtville and Pamela Larkins of Klotzville announce the engagement of their daughter Quentina Theresa Brown to Christopher Brian Carter Sr., son of Nathaniel and Modesta Carter. The wedding will be at 5:30 p.rn. July 1 at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Anna Mae Larkins, the late O'Neil Larks Sr. and the late Mr. and Ms. Walter Brown. She is a 1996 graduate of Assumption High School and a 2004 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed at the ARC of Assumption as a qualified mental retardation professional. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Saul and Irene Carter and the late Freddie and Aldonia Davis. He is a 1987 graduate of Assumption High School. He is employed by H.B. Zachary as a storekeeper. ============================ Landry-Clement Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Morgan of Ponchatoula announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan M. Landry, to Ross M. Clement, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland R. Clement of Thlboaaux. The wedding will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Beasley Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. Morgan of Ponchatoula and the late Alice Menendez of Ponchatoula and Alfred Menendez of Houma. She is a graduate of Ponchatoula High School and graduated from Louisiana Technical College in Hammond. She is employed by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems as a paramedic and firefighter. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Hebert of Thibodaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clement Sr. He is a graduate of Houma Chris.. tian School. He is employed by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems as a safety coordinator. ============================ Knobloch-Breaux Denis and Debra Knobloch of Raceland announce the engagment of their daughter, Dawn Adele Knobloch, to Todd Anthony Breaux, son of Philip and Bevelry Breaux of Raceland. The wedding will be in late July at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Annie Lee Guidry Knobloch of Raceland, the late Denis Knobloch Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Folse of Lockport She is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in education and in 2004 with a master's degree in education. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board as an eighth-grade special education teacher. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lagarde Sr. of Raceland and the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Breaux of Raceland. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Coca-Cola Enterprises as a route merchandiser. ============================ Carbins-Alexander Sherial M. Carbins announces the engagement of her daughter, Shacqulin Simona, to Nelson Tyrone A1examler, the son of Octavia Alexander of Thibodaux and Nelson Alexander of Luling. The wedding will be at 4 p.rn. July 16 at the Patterson Civic Center in Patterson. ============================ Martinolich-Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martinolich announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Elizabeth Martinolich, to Albert Gill Dyer II, son of Aibert Gill Dyer and Deborah Kirby. The wedding will be at 2 p.m. July 9 at St Genevieve Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Alex Gauthreaux and the late Alex Gauthreaux, Mr. and Mrs. John Martinolich. She is a 2002 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Dillard's Department Store, The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Elkins. He is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School and graduated from NichoUs State University. He is employed by the U.S. Air Force. ============================ Morrison-Gros Kevin Morrison of Morgan City and Judith Morrison of Labadieville announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Christine Morrison, to Ervin Joseph Gros Jr., son of Ervin and Patty Gros Sr. of Labadieville. The couple will exchange vows at 7 . p.m. July 22 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. ============================ Gouaux-O'Gwynn Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gouaux of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter Aimee Susan Gouaux to Michael Paul O'Gwynn Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Gwynn Sr. of Gheens. The wedding will be July 16 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gouaux of Lockport, Marilyn Sumrall of Cut Off, Rose Rousse of Lockport and the late Edless Rousse and Ray Sumrall. She is a lOOl graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2004 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Community Bank. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harris LeBlanc of Mathews and Mr. and Mrs. James O'Gwynn of Mississippi. He is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Merit Electrical and Instrumentation. ============================ Hanks-Lassere Patrick Hanks of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Rose Graham of Atlanta, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Elizabeth Hanks, to Kerry Anthony Lassere, son of Ronald and Peggy Lassere of Thibodaux. The wedding will be July 27 at 311 West Park Ave., Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maggert of Atlanta, Mich. She is a 1990 graduate of Alpena High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by Acadian Ambulance. The groom is the grandson of June Boudreaux. the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lassere of Vacherie, the late Irvin Boudreaux Sr. of Thibodaux. He is a 1986 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School. He is employed by Acadian Ambulance. ============================ Barton-Autin Gene Neil Barton announces the engagement of his daughter. Ashley Danielle Barton to Brvce Paul Autin, son of Scott and Lorey Autin of Galliano. The wedding will be in late July at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Dianne Marie Gaspard and granddaughter of Shirley and Daniel Brown of Alexandria and the late Johnny and Evelyn Boney of Pineville. She is a 1997 graduate of Grant High School and attended Louisiana State University. She is employed by The Workout Co. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Jervis and Beverly Autin of Golden Meadow and the late Victor and Matilde Curole of Larose. He is a 1996 graduate of South Lafourche High School and graduated from Louisiana State University Law School. He is employed by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. ============================ Foret-Melancon Neal A Foret Jr. and Michol P. Foret announce the engagement of their daughter. Melina M. Foret, to Patrick P. Melancon, son of Melvin P. Melancon and Jenny P. Melancon. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. July 16 at Evergreen Cajun Center. The bride-elect is the granddaughter. of Frank Foret and the late Betty Foret, Charles Plaisance and Jackie Gaubert. She is a 2004 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. The groom is the grandson of the late RusselI Sr. arid Gladys Melancon. Freddy Sr. and Betty Pierce. H e is a 2001 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Cameco-John Deere. ============================ Breaux-Loupe James Breaux and Elaine C. Breaux of Raceland announce the engagement, of their daughter. Casey L Breaux. to Mark J. Loupe, son of Murphy and Pauline Loupe of Lockport The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 22 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Shirley Champagne, the late Daniel Champagne and the late Venice and Zelda Breaux. She is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School in Mathews and a 2003 of Delgado Community College in New Orleans. She is employed by St. Anne Women's Clinic. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Adam and Noela Loupe and the late Forest and Eulalie Pierce. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School in Mathews and a 2003 graduate of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. He is employed by Bollinger Shipyards. ============================ Baugh-King The children of Cynthia Baugh, Rednar "Tray" and Terrika Baugh; and the children of Al King, Marcellous. Andrey, Avery and Ashton, announce the engagement of their parents. The wedding will be held at 6 p.m. July 30 at the Cherotel Hotel in Lake Jackson. Texas. A reception will follow. ============================ Edwards-Gabriel Dan Jr. and Joyce Mack of Thibodaux and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edwards of Opelousas announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Edwards, to Corey Gabriel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Toussaint of Raceland. The wedding will be at 5:30 p.m. July 16 at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Stalla and Nolan Daggs Sr. of Tibodaux. She is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Wal Mart. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Hogan Sr. of Raceland, He is a self-employed drywall finisher. ============================ Bourgeois-Calix Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bourgeois announce the engagement of their daughter, Myree Denise, to Daniel Antonio Calix. son of Dr. and Mrs. Roberto Calix of Baker. The wedding wiIl be held July 22, 2005, at the Camelot Club in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School and Louisiana State University. She is presently a second-grade teacher at La Belle Aire Elementary in Baton Rouge. The prospedive groom is a graduate of Baker High School and is a consultant for NetConcepts by Calix. ============================ Bertrand-Elmore Mike and Rose Marie Bertrand of Madison. Wis., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lydia Joanne, to the Rev. Michael Richard Elmore, son of Richard and Charlene Elmore of Thibodaux. Grandparents of the bride-elect are the late Bernice and Ed Miller of Clearwater, Fla., originally from Chicago, and the late Mary and Al Bertrand of Pitsburgh, originally from Canada. She graduated from Madison East High School in Madison in 1995 and from Chatham College in Pittsburgh in 1999. She is a nursing student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., with an emphasis on midwifery. Grandparents of the prospective groom are the late Charles and Juanita Keys of Florence, Ala., and the late Sherman and Gladys Elmore of Greenville, Ill. He graduated from Louisiana School for the Math, Sciences and Arts in Natchitoches in 1996, from the Univel1lity of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., in 2000 and from Nashotah House Seminaryin Nashotah. Wis., in May 2005 with a master's in divinity. On Dec. 29. 2004, he was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. He is serving as curate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Orleans. Lydia and Michael will be united in maniage on Aug. 20, 2005, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, Wis. They will live in New Orleans. ============================ Gros-Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Gros of Amelia announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Jo Anne Gros to Terry Mark Gilmore Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Mark Gilmore Sr. of Morgan City. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 2005. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerman J. LaJaunie Jr., Mrs. Denise Gros Cedotal and the late Andrew Adam Gros Sr. She is a 2003 graduate of Morgan City High School and is employed by Texas Pipe and Supply. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Rose Mae Aucion and the late Paul C. Aucion. the late Charles Tima Gilmore and the late Mrs. Rosa Gilmore. He is a 2000 graduate of Morgan City High School and is employed by Reagan Equipment. ============================ Vizier-Shows Dane and Anna Vizier Sr. announce the engagement of their daughler, Ashley Vizier, to Stephen Shows, son of David Shows and Marie Barker Shows. The wedding will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 6, 2005, at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. ============================ Jackson-Hebert Mike Jackson and Carolyn Solar of Baton Rouge announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Shelby Jackson, to Jeffrey Paul Hebert, son of Keith and Janet Hebert of Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Leon Kinchen of Denham Springs and Nell Jackson of Baton Rouge, the late Annette Kinchen and J.C. Jackson. The prospective groom IS the grandson of Murphy Pitre and Geraldine Pitre of Raceland, Nazy Hebert and the late Simon Hebert of Lockport. She is a 2002 graduate of Broadmoore High School in Baton Rouge and attends Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and is employed by Mockler Beverages. ============================ Harrison-Duet Rickey and Patricia Harrison of Albany announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Lynn Harrison, to Brad Joseph Duet of Gray. The ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Irena Cowart Boyd and the late William Boyd Sr. of Albany, the late Freida Dodd Harrison and Carl Harrison of Albany. She is a 1996 graduate of Albany High School and attended the University of West Alabama where they met. She is a 2005 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and is employed with CARE Inc. in Hammond. The prospective groom is the son of Earl and Gail Duet of Gray. He is the grandson of the late Edward Duet Sr., Gustavia Bergeron Duet, the late Francis LeBoeuf Sr. and Geneva Rogers LeBoeuf, all of Gray. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attended the University of West Alabama. He is a 2001 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is employed as a radiation therapist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge. ============================ Martiriy-Hebert Bill and Bonnie Martiny of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Bliss Martiny, to Shane John Hebert, son of Steve and Becky Hebert of LabadieviIle and Sidney and Sally Woods of Albany. The wedding wiIl be at in August at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughfer of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brownlee of Houma and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martiny Jr. of New Orleans. She is a 1997 graduate of Centrai Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Emile Richard and Jeanne Marie Richard, the late J.B. Hebert and Mabel Richard. He is a 1994 graduate of Assumption High School. ============================ Blackledge-Johnson Diana M. Blackledge announces the engagement of her daughter, Khrishona Monigue, to Kevin Johnson, son of Audrey Johnson and the late Louis Johnson Sr. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Thibodaux Healthcare Center. The prospective groom is employed by Lafarge North America. ============================ McGuire-Trosclair Cynthia McGuire and John Trosclair Jr. of Dulac announce the engagement of their daughter Kwanza Trenace Trosclair to Lance Jamual Harold, son of Ora Wolf and Stanley Bush of T hibodaux. The wedding will be at 4 p.m. July 30 at the Dumas Center, with a reception to follow in the cneter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Aldonia Crowell and Albert Crowell. The prospective groom is the grandson of Alice Holmes of Thibodaux. ============================ Bland-Sanchez Jodie Bland Sr. of Houma and Bryan and Bonnie Chiasson of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter Danielle Elizabeth Bland to Frankie Paul Sanchez, son of Frank and Anna Sanchez of Napoleonvilte. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the American Legion in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Walterine Bourg, Judy Bland, the late Raymond Bourg and the late Bobby Bland of Baton Rouge. She is a 2002 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and graduated from Ascension College. The groom is the grandson of Sidney and Velma Aucoin of Pierre Part, the late Frank Sr. and Celita Sanchez of Brusly St. Martin. He is a 1994 graduate of Assumption High School. He is self-employed. ============================ Arceneaux-Fields Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Arceneaux of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Lacey Anna Arceneaux to Brandon Paul Fields, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Fields Jr. of Baton Rouge. The wedding was set for Aug. 5 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Arceneaux of Thibodaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl "Red" Durham of Thibodaux. She is a 1997 graduate of Thibodaux High School and is employed by Acadian Appraisal. The groom is the grandson of Dolores Fields of Thibodaux and Mr. and Mrs. Robert David of Thibodaux and the late Thomas Fields. He is a 2001 graduate of E.D. White High School. He is employed by BET Construction Inc. ============================ Lirette-Cancienne Michael J. Sr. and Betty Babin Lirette of the St. Charles Community announce the engagement of their daughter Kim Marie Lirette to Blake Adam Cancienne, son of Wayne J. and Peggy Hoffmann Cancienne of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Sept 10 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Nolan J. Babin, the late Verna M. Babin of Thibodaux, the late Wilson.J. and Inez B. Lirette of St Charles. She is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School, and is employed by St. Anne General Hospital. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lucy D. and the late A1cee Cancienne Jr. of Labadieville, the late Clive J. and F1ora A. Hoffmann of Thibodaux. He is a 1996 graduate of Thibodaux High School and is employed by Oceaneering International Inc. ============================ Johnson-Woods Bruce Nora and Mary Ann Johnson of Thibodaux and Donna Nora of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Vita Marie Johnson, to Devon Courtner; Woods, son of Harold Jones of Mobie, Ala., and Angela Woods of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at Moses Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Alice Landry of Thibodaux. the late Charlies Johnson Sr. and Elodie Johnson of Thibodaux. She is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is a certified child care provider. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Charlie and Crystal Bell Jones of Mobile, Ala., Louis Sr. and Carrie Mae Woods of Thibodaux. He is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Terrebonne Parish Water Works. ============================ Griffin-Clark The Rev. Lionel J. and Irma L.B. Griffin announce the engagement of their daughter Emily J. Griffin to David G. Clark, son of Helen Clark of Edison, NJ. The wedding Will be at 3 p.m. Sept· 4 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Christopher Bott Jr., the late Maude C.W. Bott, Freddie Griffin Sr. and the late Celestine Folse. She is a graduate of Belaire High School and has a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University in microbiology and a master's degree in public administration. She is employed by Clinical Research Organization. The prospective groom is a graduate of Plain Field High School and gradutated from Entrepreneur Banking Industry. He is self-employed in advertising: ============================ Gilbert-Bennett Allison Lynm Gilbert and Richard Ellis Bennett will marry at 7 p.m. Sept 23 at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilbert She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Schmidt of Jonesboro, Mrs. James Gilbert of Napoleonville and the late James Gilbert. She is a graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and Louisiana Tech University. She is employed as a costumer and actress with the Shakespeare Foothill Theatre in Lake Tahoe, Calif. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Richard Bennett of Bay Springs, Miss. He is the grandson of Floyd N. and Patricia Ann Stanley of Winder, Ga., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Ellis of Waynesboro, Miss. He is a graduate of Bay Springs High School and attended Jones County Junior College and Louisiana Tech. He is a private in the United States Army. ============================ Matherne-Chiasson Charles and Marry Ann Matherne announce the engagement of their daughter, Gina Matherne; to Guy Chiasson, son of Leroy and M. Joyce Chiasson. The wedding wilf be this fall. The bride-elect. is the granddaughter of the late Edison and Laura Terrebonne of Galliano, the late Morris and Alta Matherne of Des Allemands. She is a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University and is employed in the medical field. The groom is the grandson of the late Whitney and Olidia Chiasson of Morse and the late Leodice and Corine Alleman of Rayne. He is emplOYed by an oilfield service company in Nigeria. ============================ Rivet-Bourgeois Karen Usey and Neddie Usey, both of Thibodaux, announce the engagement of their daughter Kelly Rivet to Gerald "B.J." Boureois Jr., son of Jane Medeiros of Hammond and the late Gerald Bourgeois Sr. of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the grancdaughter of Andias Rivet of Raceland, Emma Lois Bonvillian of Lockport and the late Gladys Chiasson. She is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High SChool. The prospective groom is the grandson of Wilton Bourgeois Sr. of Westweo and Geldine Bolotte of Lockport. ============================ Cheramie-Pierce I Todd and Karla Cheramie of Galliano announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Lynn Cheramie, to Derek James, son of Dean and Lyn Pierce of Cut Off. The wedding will be held in late September. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Leroy and Audrey Chabert of Larose and Leonard and Laura Cheramie of Galliano. She is a 2000 graduate of South Lafourche High School. She is employed by C and E Boat Rental. The groom is the grandson of Nolan and Katin Pierce of Galliano and Nolte and Pearl Griffin of Galliano. He is a 1998 graduate of South Lafourche High School and graduated from L.E. Fletcher Technical College. He is employed by Sealand. ============================ Lowry-Martin Mr. and Mrs. Lamar G. Lowry of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Ann Lowry to Dean Paul Martin Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Martin Sr. of Raceland. The wedding will be Sept. 2. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Velida Landry and the late Antoine Landry of Lockport, Viola Bell and the late Merce Bell of Coushatta. She is a 1998 graduate of Louisburg High School and graduated from Louisiana Technical College. She is employed by Women's Health and Wellness Center. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Martin of Raceland, Dorothy Jennings and the late Jessie Jennings of Thibodaux. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Gulf Island LLC. ============================ Hebert-Albares Daniel and Linda Hebert of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Michelle Hebert, to Dustun Bernard Albares, son of Mary Morvant and Bernie Albar es of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 in Las Vegas. She is a 1993 graduate or Thibodaux High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center as a respiralory therapist. He is a 1992 graduate of Thbibodaux High School. He is self-employed as a residential painter. ============================ Daigle-Kling . Don and Tammy Daigle of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Candis Hope Daigle, to Branden Joseph Kling, son of Dennis and Shelia Kling of Thibodaux. Thee wedding will be at 6 p.m. OcL 1 at Cypress Columns in Gray. The bride-eleet is the granddaughter of Willie Daigle, the late Barbara Thibodaux Daigle and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tabor of Thbibodaux. She is a 1999 graduate of Thibibodaux High School. She is employed by Dr. Robert Foret of Thibodaux. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trosclair of Thiboaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Kling of Thibodaux. He is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High Schoo]. He is employed by Industrial Specialty- Contractors of Baton Rouge. ============================ Cortez-Gravois Aaron and Claire Cortez of Donaldsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Theresa Cortez, to Brad Michael Gravois, son of Alan and Brenda Gravois of Vacherie. The wedding will take place Sept 23 at 7 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Lois Cortez and the late Lester Cortez of Vacherie, and Marie Landry and the late Henry Landry Sr. of Donaldsonville. She is a 1999 graduate of Ascension Catholic High School and graduated from Ascension College as a medical office specialist in 2000. She is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Louis and Joyce Gravois of Vacherie, and Eddie and Grace Hymel of Vacherie. He is a 1998 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and graduated from Louisiana Technical College in 2001 with an associate's degree in Advanced Industrial Technology. He is employed by Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie. ============================ Morrison-Edmond Leslie Young of Opelousas announces the engagement of her daughter, Shannon Nicol Morrison, to Albert Edmond, son of Melvin J. Edmond and the late Annie Belle Cheatham Edmond. The wedding will be at 3 p.m, Oct. 8 at True Fellowship Baptist Church of Opelousas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late James and Olevia Young Sr. and the late Wilton and Yola Morrison. She is a 1990 graduate of Opelousas Senior High School. She is employed by Doctors Hospital of Opelousas. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Willis J. and Philomena F. Edmond and the late Irvin and Mary B. Cheatham. He is a 1984 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Eurest Support Servies. ============================ Faulk-Angelette Patricia Plaisance of Galliano and Scott Faulk of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter Jera Faulk to Cody Angelette, son of Ronnie and- Denise Angeletle of Lockport. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Sept 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Bob and Deanna Faulk of Larose and Lucien and Margie Plaisance of Galliano. The groom is the grandson of Roy and Rose Angelette of Larose and Dale and Catherine Boudreaux of Raceland. ============================ LeBlanc-Ricouard Ola Clement of Thibodaux and Jimmy Sr. and Billie LeBlanc of Morgan City announce the engagement of their daughter Candy LeBlanc to Ken Ricouard, son of Sandra and Douglas Ricouard of Choctaw. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Savoie Sr. of Thibodaux. She is a 2002 gradaute of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Thibodaux of Choctaw. He is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Merit Electrical Inc. ============================ Roger-Landry William and Peggy Roger of Vacherie announce the engagement of their daughter, Ellen Marie Roger, to Brooks Michael Landry also of Vacherie, The wedding will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct 7 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. They will reside in Vacherie. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Agnes D. Landry and the late Robert H. Landry of Donaldsonville and the late William J. and Patricia B. Roger of Vacherie. She is a 1999 graduate of Ascension Catholic High School and also graduated from Ascension College in 2002. She is employed as a dental assistant. The groom is the son of Wayne and Cynthia Landry of Vacherie. He is the grandson of Maurice "Pete" Ockmond and Gloria R Ockmond of Vacherie and the late Denis W. Landry and Milda Schaubut of Chackbay. He is a 1999 graduate of St. James High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. He is a process operator at Marathon Petroleum in Garyville. ============================ Duhon-Pitre Harry and Lydia Duhon of Arnaudville and Sandra Himel of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelly Ann Duhon, to Byron Paul Piire, son of Rickie and Gwynne Pitre of Houma. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 2! at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Russell Himel Sr. of Houma, Lorna Zeringue and the late Roy and Regina Duhon of ArnaudviIle. She is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School and attended Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Advanced Eye Institute. The groom is the grandson of the late Junius "J .P." Eschete, Gloria Eschete, and the late Eustice and Rose Pitre, all of Houma. He is a 2001 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Planet Graphics. ============================ Brockwell-Gaspar . David Brockwell of GibsOn and Donna Brockwell of Gibson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Brockwell, to Shawn Gaspar, son of Belinda Rabun of Donner and Glen Gaspar of Donner. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct 12 at St. Bridget Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mable Griffin and Harold Hebert Jr., both of Houma, the late BiIl Brockwell and the late Mary Jo Brockwell of Tennessee. She is a graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. She is employed by Cajun Telephone System. The groom is the grandson of Rena P. Deslatte of Schriever, the late Junius Hebert of Donner, the late Jinuny Gaspar of Berwick and Augustine Gaspar of Donner. He is a graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. He is employed by Bay Offshore. ============================ Dominigue-Hurtel Preston and Dale Domingue Jr. of Napoleonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth, to Gabriel Bonaventure Hurtel, son of August and Hilda Hurtel Jr. of Ama. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Lou Thibodaux, the late Lucien J. Thibodaux, Preston Domingue Sr. and the late Philomene Clement Domingue. She is a 2000 graduate of Assumption High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by AFLAC. The groom is the grandson of Amparo Castellon, the late Buenaventura A. Castellon, the late Irma Mars Castellon. the late August Hurtel and the late Elizabeth U. Hurtel. He is a 1996 graduate of Hahnville High School. ============================ LeBlanc-Ricouard Ola Clement of Thibodaux and Jimmy Sr. and Billie LeBlanc of Morgan City announce the engagement of their daughter, Candy LeBlanc, to Ken Ricouard, son of Sandra and Douglas Ricouard of Choctaw. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct 14 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church . The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Savoie Sr. of Thibodaux. She is a 2002 gradaute of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The groom is the grand son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thibodaux of Choctaw, Marine Ricouard and the late Elmer Ricouard of Choctaw. He is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Merit Electrical Inc. ============================ Rodrigue-Lasseigne Mr. and Mrs. Roland Philip Rodrigue Sr. of Vacherie announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Lynn Mary, to Dr. Tyler Paul Lasseigne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Joseph Lasseigne Jr. of Galliano. The wedding will be at 2 p.m. Oct 8 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Convent. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Harold and Elaine Rodrigue Sr. of Vacherie, Margie Zeller of Lutcher and the late Pollet Zeller. She is a 2000 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. She is employed by Barataria Dental in Marrero. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ivy Sr. and Nancy Lasseigne, Annabelle Esponge and the late Neves Esponge, all of Galliano. He is a 1995 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston and Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He is pursuing a residency in prosthodontics and a master's degree in oral biology at the LSU School of Dentristry in New Orleans. ============================ Benoit-Denning Mr. and Mrs. Nolan J. Benoit Jr. of Schriever announce the engagement of their daughter, April Marie Benoit, to Clay Ahn Denning, son of Shelia Daigle of Morgan City and Charles Denning of Berwick. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Nolan and Frieda Benoit of Thibodaux and the late Elmo and Gertie Talbot of Schriever. She is a 1994 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana - Monroe School of Pharmacy. She is a registered pharmacist. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Denning of Schriever and Lilly Mae Tabor of Amelia He is a 1989 graduate of Morgan City High School and graduated from Delgado Community College. He is employed a a nuclear medicine technician. ============================ Hebert-Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hebert of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenny Hebert, to Calvin Kramer Jr., son of Mr and Mrs. Calvin Kramer Sr. of Violet. The couple wilI exchange vows in late October at The Royal Villa in Raceland. The prospective bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Durocher and Mr. and Mrs. Elphage Hebert. She is a 1991 graduate of Thibodaux High School. She is employed by Winn-Dixie. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Girlich and Mr. and Mrs. William Kramer. He is a 1975 graduate of St. Bernard High School. He is employed by Viola Homes. ============================ Pertuit-Pellegrin Gary and Olenda Pertuit of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, KelIy Ann Pertuit, to Barry James Pellegnn, son of Amanda Boudreaux of Lockport and Paul PelIegrin Sr. of Houma. The wedding will be at The Cypress Columns in Gray in November. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Earline and the late Harold Pertuit of Raceland and the late Lowell and Sylvia LeBlanc of Houma. She is a 1993 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Lafourche ARC. The groom is the grandson of the late Dennis and Orleia Boudreaux of Raceland and the late William and Thelma Pellegrin of Houma. He is a 1988 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Houma Fabricators. ============================ LeBlanc-Rodrigue Arthur and Karen LeBlanc of lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Marie, to ~Ryan Peter Rodrigue, son of Brian and Mary Beth Rodrigue of Raceland. The wedding will be Oct 29 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Hudson Foret and the late Madge Foret of Raceland and Mr. and Mrs. Bolton LeBlanc of Raceland. She is a graduate of Bethel High School and Nicholls State University. She is employed by Fresenius Medicla Care. The groom is the grandson of Helen Rodrigue and the late Peter Rodrigue of Raceland and Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Landry of Thibodaux. He is a graduate of Centra Lafourche High School and is employed by Hibernia National Bank. ============================ Domingue-Hurtel Preston and Dale Domingue Jr. of Napoleonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth, to Gabriel Bonaventure Hurtel, son of August and Hilda Hurtel Jr. of . Ama. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Lou Thibodaux; the late Lucien J. Thibodaux, Preston Domingue Sr. and the late Philomene Clement Domingue. She is a 2000 graduate of Assumption High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by AFLAC. The groom is the grandson of Amparo Castellon, the late Buenaventura A. Castellon, the late Irma Mars Castellon, the late August Hurtel and the late Elizabeth U. Hurtel. He is a 1996 graduate of Hahnville High School. ============================ Thomas-Wright Mary E. Thomas of Labadieville announces the engagement of her daughter, Brenda A. Thomas, to Carence Wright Jr., son of Clarence Wright Sr. of New Orleans and the late Golena K. Wright of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Henry Thomas Sr. and granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charleston Ward Sr. of Thibodaux. She is a 1975 graduate of Assumption High School. She is employed by St Philomena Catholic Church. The groom is the grandson of the late Willie Sr. and Louise King of Thibodaux. He is employed by Sub Surface Tool in Morgan City. ============================ Hebert-Delatte Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hebert Sr. of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle Hebert, to Darian Delatte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Delatte of Choctaw. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct 7 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Elvie Levron and the late Normbert Levron of Thibodaux, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Hebert of Choctaw and Cathrine Guidry of New Orleans. She is employed by L & N Food Store. The groom is the grandson of Una Delatte and the late Adam "Pip" Delatte of Choctaw and the late Mr. and Mrs. Adley Kraemer of Kraemer. He is a 1997 graduate of Thibodaux High School. ============================ Shields-Hadaway " Jerome Shields and Valerie Shields of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Shields, to Adam Hadaway, son of Philip and Connie Hadaway of Lockport The wedding will be Oct. 15 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Valcin Gisclair and the late Francis Gisclair and Patrick and Genavive Shields. She is a graduate of South Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. The groom is the grandson of the late Clifford Hadaway and Mary Hadaway of Lockport, Paul LaGraize Jr. and the late Earline Aysen LaGraize of Thibodaux. He is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. He is employed by PFG Caro. ============================ Schreiver-Blanchard Craig and Tanya Schreiver of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ann Schreiver, to Terry "Scott" Blanchard, son of Flora Blanchard and the late Terry Blanchard of Houma. The wedding wIll be at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Southdown Plantation. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Orleans and Adeline Pitre of Cut Off and the late Ernst and Mildred Schreiver of River Ridge. She is a 1998 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 2003. She is employed by the Terrebonne General Medical Center as a registered nurse. The groom is the grandson of Theresa McDanell and the late Bobby Frank McDanell of West Monroe and the late Preston and Hilda Blanchard of Houma. He is a 1998 graduate of Terrebonne High School. He is employed by Circuit Cit y. ============================ Brunet-Griffin Jeff and Rhonda Brunet of Ga11iano announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Renee' Brunet to Kendall Anthony Griffin, son of Dean and Holly Griffin of Cut Off. The wedding will be in fall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Tan and Jan Brunet of Ga11iano, Mickie Savoie and the late Natilas "Polute" Martin of Ga11iano. The prospective groom is the grandson of Louis and Oudline Griffin of Golden Meadow, Whitney and Reba Adams of Cut Off. ============================ Rivet-Bourgeois Karen Usey and Neddie Usey, both of Thibodaux, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kel1y Rivet, to Gerald "B.J." Bourgeois Jr., son of Jane Medeiros of Hammond and the late Gerald Bourgeois Sr. of Thibodaux. The wedding wiU be at 1 p.m. Ocl 22 at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Andias Rivet of Raceland, Emma Lois Bonvi11ian of Lockport and the late Gladys Chiasson. She is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Wilton Bourgeois Sr. of Westwego and Geldine Bolotte of Lockoort ============================ Thibodaux-Eschette Willie and Ruth Albarado Thibodaux of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann Thibodaux, to Matthew John Eschette, son of Kurt and the late Patsy Angelette Eschette of Larose. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Oct 21 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Yvonne Albarado of Thibodaux, Alex Albarado of Dulac and the late Noemie and Norris Thibodaux Sr. of Thibodaux. She is a 1993 graduate of Assumption High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by Lafourche Parish Medicaid. The groom is the grandson of Rose and the late Roy Angelette Sr. of Larose, Thelma and the late Hubert Eschette of Lockport. He is a 1998 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is attending Nicholls State University. He is employed by Wal Mart ============================ Crosby-Roddy Larry and Joyce Crosby of lockport announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Marie Crosby to Craig Anthony Roddy Jr., son of Craig Sr. and Melinda Roddy of Raceland. The wedding will be in early November at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crosby of Cut Off. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Adams and the late Magnelta Billiot Sr. of Lockport The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Roddy Sr. of Houma, Lubey Robichaux and the late Freddie Robichaux of Raceland. ============================ Bruce-Alario Logan Angelle Bruce of Galliano announces the engagement of her mother, Katie Billiot Bruce, to Zachary Mark Alario. The ceremony will be held in mid-fall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Irvin and Kathy Billiot of Galliano. She is the granddaughter of Frank and Theresa Billiot of Houma, Don and Bernice Cheramie of Cut Off and Tilman Sr. and Delta Sevin of Waveland, Miss. The prospective groom is the son of Alton Jr. and Gail Alario of Larose. He is the grandson of Ella Mae Alario and the late AIton Alario Sr. of Galliano and Foret and Shirley Domingue of Larose. He is the great-grandson of Ida Orgeron and the late Sidney Orgeron of Larose. ============================ Huguet-Legendre Margie Huguet of Baton Rouge and Mike Huguet Sr. of Bayou Pigeon announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne Huguet to Jake Legendre, son of Gloria and Byron Legendre of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 19, 2005. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Warren Guedry of Baton Rouge and Fay and Ronnie Huguet of Bayou Pigeon. She is a graduate of Redemptorist High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by Ellender High School. The groom is the grandson of Dixie and Larry Legendre of Thibodaux and the late Virgie and Neville Himel of Thibodaux. He is a graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Production Management Industries. ============================ Deroche-Cheramie Daniel1e Marie Deroche is engaged to be married to David James Cheramie. Tbe wedding will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at UPC of South Lafourche in Larose. ============================ Naquin-GaUour Kenneth and Judy Naquin of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Julia Naquin to Paul Anthony GaIljour, son of Dwight Galjour of Golden Meadow and Sue Galjour of Cut Off. The wedding will be in late November at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in CutOff The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Nessie and Edwina Pierce and the late Theodore Naquin and Julia Naquin. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Dominic and Elizabeth Galjour and the late Loveless and Georgena Eymard. ============================ Richoux-Foret Cline and Kathy Richoux of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter Rebekah Anne Richoux to Matthew Paul Foret, son of Thompson and Gail Foret of Mathews. The wedding will Nov. 19 at the Royal ViIla in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Cline Richoux Sr. and the late Hazel Richoux of Raceland, and of the late Clarence and Emelda Lefort of Larose. She is a 2000 graduate of Houma Christian School and is a full time student majoring in computer and electronics Engineering at ITT Technical Institute in St. Rose. The prospective groom is the grandson of Bernice Foret ana the late Thompson Foret of Raceland and Leola Griffin and the late Louis Griffin of Mathews. He is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He is employed by Caro Foods Inc. ============================ Calix-St. Pierre Joey and Debbie Naccari Calix of Harvey announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Joy to Tracis John St. Pierre, son of Jordan and Donna M. St. Pierre of Larose. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at St. Rosalie Catholic Church in Harvey. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of David and Janet Calix and Michael Sr. and Mary Naccari, all of Terrytown. She is a 1995 graduate of Immaculata High School. She received her undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of New Orleans and her master's degree in naval architecture in 2002. She is employed by Northrop-Grumman as a naval architect. The prospective groom is the grandson of George and Helen St. Pierre of Larose, Enola S. Marcombe of Vacherie and the late Hector P. Marcombe. He is 1997 graduate of South Lafourche High School and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Slale University in electrical engineering. He is pursuing his master's of Engineering at the University of New Orleans. He is employed by URS Corp. as an electrical engineer. The reception will be held at the Four Columnsin Harvey. Following a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple will reside in Harahan. ============================ Mabile-Ryals Warren and Susan Mabile of Gibson announce the engagement of their, daughter Tasha Rae Mabile to Rory Noah Ryals, son of Jahnny and Colette Ryals of Raceland. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 and St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Houma. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Meryl Portier of Houma and the late L.J. Portier Jr., and Wilson and Clemence Mabile of Napoleonville. " She is a 1997 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and a 2002 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Meril and Bessie Dufrene of Gheens and the late Chrlie and Margaret Ryals. He is a 1998 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Crescent Crown Distributing. ============================ Foret-Falgout Scott and Tina Foret of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Christy Lynn Foret, to Joshua Michael Falgout, son of Michael and Lisa Falgout of Gheens. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Hilary of Poiliers Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Anthony Battaglia, Jerrylyn Battaglia, the late Dillius Foret and Lou Foret of Raceland. She is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is attending the dental hygiene program at the LSU School of Dentistry. The prospective groom is the grandson of Sidney and Clara Matherne of Gheens, Joyce Naquin and the late Orgie Falgout of Gheens.He is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. He is employed by Greg LeBlanc Nissan. ============================ Watkins-Park Leroy and Beverly Honore of Labadieville, Mrs. and Mrs. Frances Stevenson of Napoleonville, announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Watkins to Raymond Allen Park, son of Joseph and Marilyn Parker of Belle Rose. The wedding will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Dave Stevensen and the granddaughter of the late Ruben Jackson Jr. and Late Helen Spurlock. She is a 1984 graduate of Assumption High School and is employed by the Assumption Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Joseph and Earline Parker and the late Welmon and Madora Comeaux. He is a 1996 graduate of Assumption High School He is a member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 17. ============================ Cheramie-Terrebonne Shawn and Danielle Cheramie of Golden Meadow and John and Julie Plaisance of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheree Julie Cheramie, to Aaron Paul Terrebonne, son of Penny and Susan Terrebonne of Cut Off. The wedding will be in mid-November at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Nathan and Julia Mayet, Gail Treadway and the late Riley Cheramie. She is a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is attending Nicholls State University. She is serving with the U.S. Coast Guard. The prospective groom is the grandson of Elma and the late Alcess Terrebonne and Annie and the late Hecton Callais. He is a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School. He is employed by Bayou Wood Works. ============================ Pharagood-Bradley Ressie Duncan of Thibodaux announces the engagement of her daughter Ceola Louis Pharagood to Edward Bradley Jr., son of the late Cora Williams and Edward Bradley Sr. The wedding will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at Most's Center in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ceola Fletcher and the late Edward Fletcher Sr. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Julia and Shakoo Bradley. ============================ Skidmore-Southall Richard Skidmore of Bertrandville announces the engagment of his daughter Bridget Skidmore to Dwight Southall Jr. The wedding will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Williana Skidmore. ============================ Rodrigue-Polkey Mr. and Mrs. Leslie J. Rodrigue of Vacherie announce the eng-ag-ement of their daughter Antoinette Marie Rodrigue to Wayne Harris Polkey, son of C1arie P. and the late Alfred Polkey of laPlace. The couple will exchang-e vows at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Maxime and Earlene Rodrigue, Cyrille and Antoinette Becnel Klibert, Pamphile and Marie Becnel Webre. She is a 1996 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and is a senior at Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1988 graduate of West Jefferson High School in Harvey. He is employed by Sunshine Equipment. ============================ Williams-Dufresne Coy and Julie Williams of Cut Off announce the engagemnt of their daughter Courtney Marie Williams to Craig Anthony Dufresne, son of Mamis Picou, the late Roland J. Dufresne and the late Ray J. Picou. The wedding will be in early December at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Frances and Raymond Plaisance of Larose, the late Venecia Williams and the late Prentiss Williams. She is a 2000 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Henry and Hazel Eschete and the late Levy and Doresie Dufresne. He is a 1994 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. He is employed by Benoit Machine LLC. ============================ Cantrelle-Pitre Timothy Sr. and Mathilde Cantrelle of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter Rachael Ann Cantrelle to George Alfred Pitre, son of Suzanne Cheramie and the late Thomas Pitre of Cut Off. The wedding will be at 1 p.m, Dec. 10 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Florence Gaubert and the late Sidney Gaubert Sr. of Lockport, Louella Cantrelle and the late Jules Cantrelle Sr. of Larose. She is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Douglas Education Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of Florida Hebert and the late George Hebert of Cut Off, Emily. Pitre and the late Alfred Pitre of Cut Off. He is a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attends Nicholls State University. ============================ Watkins-Park Leroy and Beverly Honore of Labadieville, and Mrs. Frances Stevenson of Napoleonville, announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa Marie Watkins to Raymond Allen Park, son of Joseph and Marilyn Parker of Belle Rose. The wedding will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Dave Stevenson and the granddaughter of the late Ruben Jackson Jr. and Late Helen Spurlock. She is a 1984 graduate of Assumption High School and is employed by the Assumption Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Joseph and Earline Parker and the late Welmon and Madora Comeaux. He is a 1996 graduate of Assumption High School He is a member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 17. ============================ Pearlman-Dufrene Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pearlman of Niskayuna, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Ilene to Caine Thomas Dufrene son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dufrene of Galliano. The couple will be married at the Congregation Agudat Achim Synagogue in Niskayuna in late November. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Abraham and Juliet Rubinstein of Forest Hill, N.Y., and Mildred Pearlman and the late George Pearlman of Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. The prospective groom is the grandson of Elenora and the late Darwin Rebstock of Golden Meadow, Emelda and the late Cestive Dufrene of Cut Off. ============================ Landry-Baker Jennifer Renee Landry and Matthew Baker Will marry at noon Nov. 26 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. The bride-eelct is the daughter of Louis and Debra Landry of Napoleonville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Waguespack Jr. of Napoleonville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oneil P. Landry Sr. She is a graduate of Assumption High School, Nicholls State University and LSU Health and Sciences Center in Shreveport. She is an emergency medicine resident at LSUHSC and is a member of the American Medical Association, Emergency Medicine Residents Association and the Louisiana State Medical Society. The prospective groom is the son of James Baker and stepson of Marilyn of Saline, son of Jean Austin and stepson of Walter of Simsboro. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Justin W. Baker and the late Mr. and Mrs. James H. Logue. He is a graduate of Homer High School and the United States Air Force" Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. ============================ Cantrelle-Pitre Timothy Sr. and Mathilde Cantrelle of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter Rachae1 Ann Cantrelle to George Alfred Pitre, son of Suzanne Cheramie and Thomas Pitre, stepson of Hick "Skip" Cheramie III, all of Cut Off. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Florence Gaubert and the late Sidney Gaubert Sr. of Lockport, Louella Cantrelle and the late Jules Cantrelle Sr. of Larose. She is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Douglas Education Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of Florida Hebert and the late George Hebert of Cut Off, Emily Pitre and the late Alfred Pitre of Cut Off. He is a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attends Nicholls State University. ============================ Bourg-Davis Rudy and Sally Bourg of Napoleonville announce the engagement of their daughter Mandy Denise to Lanny Paul Davis, son of Jody and Peggy Davis of Thibodaux. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Frank and Leona Rulf of Morgan City, Curtis Bourg Sr. and the late Ruby L. Bourg. She is a 1999 graduate of Assumption High School and a 2003 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Hibernia National Bank/Capital One. The prospective groom is the grandson of A.J. and Shirley Davis of Schriever, the late Raymond and Irene Blanchard of Thibodaux. He is a 1998 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is employed by Environmental Engineering. ============================ Pearson-Duplantis Sharon Metca1f Naquin and Johnie Pearson Jr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Pearson to Ben Duplantis, son of Lloyd Jr. and Faie Duplantis of Gray. The wedding will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Rienzi Plantation. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Elsie Metcalf Hebert, the late William Metcalf, Elma Pearson and the late Johnie Pearson Sr. of Thibodaux. She is a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School and is studying nursing at Nicholls State University. The groom is the grandson of Therese Gaubert and the late Billy Gaubert of Thibodaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Duplantis Sr. of Chauvin. He is a 1997 graduate of Houma Christian High School. He is employed by Woodgroup logging Services. ============================ Zeringue-Rasid Bruce and Peggy Zeringue of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Ann Zeringue to Allie R. Rasid Jr., son of Sharon Breaux of Larose and Allie R. Rasid Sr. of Chalmette. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Holy Savior Cathoiic Church in Lockport The btide-elect is the granddaughter of Martin and Doris B. Foret of Thibodaux and the late Clifton and Doris Zeringue of Raceland. She is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. She is employed by Central Lafourche Dentral Lab Inc. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ruth Matherne of Chalmette, the late Merrill Breaux of Larose and the late Mohammed and Leontine B. Rasid of New Orleans. ============================ Lefort-Miceli Lacey Veronica Lefort announces her engagement to Salvadore Joseph Miceli III. The bride-elect is the daughter of Donald Joseph Lefort Sr. and Veronica Leger Lefort. The prospective groom is the son of the late Salvador Jr. and Anne Miceli. The wedding will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau. The bride-elect. is the granddaughter of Camille and Lucille Lefort of Cut Off. She is a 1994 graduate of South Lafourche High School. She attended LSU and Nicholls State University. She is an independent petroleum landman. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Salvadore Joseph Miceli Sr. He is a 1986 graduate of De laSalle High School and graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He is an independent petroleum landman ============================ Heck-Berry Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Heck of Dyersburg, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Antoinette Heck to Samuel Savoie Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berry of Belle Rose. The couple will exchange vows Dec. 30 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg. The btide-elct is the granddaughter of Barbara Sanchez Heck and the late Herman AHeek of Baton Rouge and the late Georgia Heath Moore of Dyersburg Tenn and the late Dudley L. Moore of Jacksonville, Fla. She is a graduate of Dyersburg High School and attends LSU, studying marketing. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lt. Col. (ret.) and Mrs. Howard S. Berry Jr. of Bossier City and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Savoie Sr. of Belle Rose. He is a graduate of Ascension Catholic High School and has a degree in electrical engineering from LSU. The couple will reside in Baton Rouge. ============================ Leger-Moore Mr. and Mrs. David J. Leger of Gibson announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Theresa Leger to Justin Wayne Moore, son of linda Moore of Thibodaux and Stephen Moore of Miami. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Dec. 24 at Disney's Boardwalk Hotel. The btide-elect is the granddaughter of Dolores Leger, Louise Bernard and Arthur R. Bernard Sr. She is a 2004 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and attends LSU. The prospective groom is the grandson of Robert Gingrich, Bobby and Helen Moore. He is a 2001 graduate of E.D. White and a 2005 graduate of LSU. He is employed by LSU. ============================ Boudreaux-Collins Mr. and Mrs. Monty Boudreaux of Mathews announce the engagement of their daughter Raini Lynn to Paul A Collins Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Collins Sr. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 al St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Zeringue, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boudreaux and Katie Theriot. She is a 2001 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2005 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Lafourche Parish Schools. The groom is the grandson of Voltaire Bergeron Sr., the late Emma Bergeron of Galliano, Ruby Collins and the lale Roger Collins Sr. of Larose. He is a 1999 graduate of South Lafourche High School. He is employed by Edison Chouest Offshore. ============================ Percle-Cheramie Kenneth and Donna Percle of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter Alicia Percle to Steven Cheramie II, son of Steven and Dawn Cheramie of Lockport, Ritchie and Mary Toups of Raceland. The wedding will be al St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in December. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Edward and the late Elizabeth Arabie of Raceland and Phillip and the late Mona Percle of Raceland. She is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and graduated from Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Harris and Audry Callais of Cut Off, Norman and Mae Rose Chaisson of Lockport, the late Steven Cherainie and the late Earline Guilbeau. He is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He is employed by Bayou Gauging and Services. ============================ Thibodaux-Jarreau Patrick A. Jr. and Patricia Richard Thibodaux of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter Celeste Elizabeth to Casey Nicholas Jarreau, son of Steve and Judy Rivere Jarreau of Napoleonville. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. The btide-elect is the granddaughter of Jeanne Marie Richard of Labadieville, Sylvia T. Thibodaux of Chackbay, the late Emile Richard Jr. and the late Patrick A. Thibodaux Sr. She is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High School and graduated from Nicholls State University in 2004 in accounting. She is employed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry as an auditor. The prospective groom is the grandson of Edward and Dorothy Rivere of Napoleonville, Murphy Jarreau Sr. and the late Mary Bergeron of White Castle. He is a 1997 graduate of Assumption High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Turner Industries in Plaquemine. ============================ Louque-Daigle Mr. and Mrs. Ri ck Louque of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Linsey Elizabeth Louque, to Nicholas Joseph Daigle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Daigle of Raceland. The couple will exchange vows in early January at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Louque. She is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 2004 graduate of Nieholls State University. She is employed by Children's Hospital in New Orleans. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Floyd Landeche, Regina Landeche and the late Mr. and Mrs. Emile Daigle. He is a 1998 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2002 graduate of Nieholls State University. He is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. ============================ Anderson-Garcia Donald and Debbie Lasseigne of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter Toni Lynn Anderson to Juan Asay Garcia, son of Panfilo and Natalia Garcia of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Lafourche Crossing Fire Hall. ============================ Searle-Peltier Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall Searle of Madisonvil1e announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Baker Searle of Baton Rouge and Donald Louis Peltier III, also of Baton Rouge, son of Mrs. Donald Louis Peltier Jr. of Madisonville and the late Dr. Peltier. The couple will marry at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. The bride-elect, whose mother is the former Peggy Cunningham of Hammond, is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. George Milford Searle and the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bernard Cunningham. She is a graduate of Mandeville High Sehool and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she was a member and president of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received her master's degree in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. The prospective groom, whose mother is the former Mary Pamela Naquin of Thibodaux, is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Louis Peltier Sr. of Thibodaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Louis Naquin Sr. He graduated from St. Paul's High School in Covington and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is employed as a mortgage loan specialist by Wells Fargo Bank in Baton Rouge. ============================ Hebb-English Terry and Torey Hebb of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Lynn Hebb, to Robert Stefan English, son of Robby and Ginger English of Houma. The wedding will be 2 p.m. Dec. 31 in a private ceremony. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Loris Dupre, Pauline Frazier, the late Walter Dupre Sr. and the late PhylIis Williams. She is a 1996 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. She is employed by Petco. The prospective groom is the grandson of Robert and Barbara English, Madge Price and the late Kirby and Georgie Cole. He is a 1994 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. He is serving in the United States Marine Corps. ============================ Blank-Bond Bernard and Charlene Blank of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth Blank, to Eric William Bond, son of Gary and Peggy Bond of Denham Springs. The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late A.J. and Elsie L. Naquin of Thibodaux and Bernard Blank of El Paso, Texas, and the late Julia T. Blank of Plaquemine. She is a 2000 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and a 2004 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She is employed by Coldwater Creek as a visual display coordinator. The prospective groom is the grandson of Dorothy and the late Henry Mitchell of Holden and the late Jesse and Martha Bond of El Paso. He is a 2000 graduate of Denham Springs High School and a 2004 graduate of Louisiana Tech. He is employed by the LSU Alumni Associatiori as the Web master. =============================================================================