Obituaries for MAY 1987, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 8 Oct. 2009 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** NOTES: 1. The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper, not the date of death. ======================================================================= May 1, 1987 Ernest Lawrence Religious services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home Chapel in Napoleonville for Ernest O. Lawrence, 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Friday, Visitation is scheduled from 2-8 p.m. today. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment is in Nelson Chappel Cemetery, Napoleonville. He was the son of Lucille Joseph of New Orleans; brother of Ethel Mae Lawrence of Algiers, Lucy Carcisse of Thibodaux, Louise Clements, Hilda Spriggens, Lois Charles, Joseph Carsice and Edward Henry Joseph, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lawrence; sisters, Dolores and Brenda Joseph; and brother, Leonard Howard. ======================================================================= May 2, 1987 Lena Toups Funeral services were to be held today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Lena Lucie Toups, 84, a resident of the St. Charles Community who died Saturday at 6:51 p.m. in Thibodaux. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus (Marie) Knobloch and Cecilia Toups. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Cecile Oncale Toups; brothers, Joseph E. Toups Sr. and Albert Toups Jr.; half brother, Albert Louis Toups; half sisters, Mrs. Albert (Henriette) Baudoin, Mrs. Charles (Jeanne) Thibodaux and Aline Toups. She was a member of the St. Charles Altar Society. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial offerings to St. Peter the Apostle Society, Lena Toups Burse which is dedicated to the education of native clergy, Monsignor John G. Keller, director, 1027 Hwy. 308, Thibodaux, La. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. ======================================================================= May 3, 1987 James T. Claxton Masonic graveside funeral services were scheduled today at 10 a.m. in West Park Cemetery, Houston, for James Claxton, 80, a native of Oklahoma and former resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday in Houston. He is survived by his step-grandchildren, Pat Pierce, James Hicks and Jacque Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude O'Neil Claxton; and step-sons, Robert "Buddy" Hicks and W.H. Hicks. ============================== May 3, 1987 Enola Durocher Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Thibodaux, for Enola Benoit Durocher, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 10:45 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday 8-10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Allen N. Durocher; daughter of the late Odressie and Elodie Berthelot Benoit; mother of Juanita Stall of Golden Meadow, Shirley Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Mary Allen Adams of Lockport; and sister of Nolan Benoit of Metairie, Mrs. Minta Leche of Metairie, Mrs. Harriet Peace of Slidell and the late Andrew and Edmond Benoit. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Landry's Funeral Home. ============================== May 3, 1987 Albert Holmes Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero for Albert J. Holmes, a native of Vacherie and resident of Marrero, who died Sunday at 6:45 a.m. Wake services begin at 7 p.m. today at Davis Mortuary, Gretna. Burial is in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Vacherie. He was the husband of Ethel Domino Holmes; father of Leona Marshall; and brother of Mabel Scott, Joseph, Louis and Hebert Holmes. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Holmes and Mary Oubre; brother, John Holmes and sisters, Albertha, Edna, Theresa and Almedia Holmes. ============================== May 3, 1987 Enola Richard Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Enola B. Richard, 88, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Sunday at 5:15 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-10 p.m. at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Wednesday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of the late Alcee Richard; daughter of the late Leonce and Felicia Arcement Boudreaux; mother of Daniel Richard, Mrs. Doris Portier and the late Georgette "Nite" Lagrange; and sister of Mrs. Mae Boudreaux, Mrs. Mella Boudreaux and the late Renee Boudreaux. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. ============================== May 3, 1987 Harvey Rodrigue Funeral services were to be held today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Harvey a Rodrigue, 51, a native and resident of Chackbay who died Sunday at 3 a.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clementine Ockmond Rodrigue; sons, Keith, Michael, Richard and Clement Rodrigue; daughters, Claire Ordoyne, Lisa Becnel, Mary Rodrigue and Olivia Rodrigue; brother, Daniel Rodrigue Sr. and sisters, Denise Peltier, Odete Schmill and Hazel Ockmond. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rodrigue. Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ======================================================================= May 4, 1987 Marvin Gregory Funeral services were scheduled Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel, Thibodaux, for Marvin Belton Gregory, 75, a native of Sylvarena, Miss., and resident of Schriever who died today at 2:30 a.m. Visitation was to be at the funeral home today 5-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to funeral time. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ona V. Montgomery Gergory; a son, James Gregory; two daughters, Mrs. H.L. (Janie) James and Mrs. Elery (Liz) Morvant. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home. ============================== May 4, 1987 Eugene LeBoeuf Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday from Holy Savior Catholic Church in Cut Off [Lockport] for Eugene Joseph LeBoeuf, 46, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died Monday at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until midnight and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. Burial is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Janet Lefort LeBoeuf; son of Adele Matherne LeBoeuf; father of Troy and April LeBoeuf; and brother of Lucian O. LeBoeuf Jr., Gladys Dominique and Hazel Punch. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucian O. LeBoeuf. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home Inc. ============================== May 4, 1987 Rose Richard Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jacob Sehoen and Son Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleanns for Rose "Penny" Kieff Richard, 62, a native of Larose and resident of Chalmette, who died Monday at 6:50 p.m. Visitation is after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment is in St. Bernard Memorial Cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Rosemary Pittman, Richalyn Nye, Rickey and Robert Richard Jr.; and sister of Joseph E. Kieff, Mrs. Inez Ruiz and Mrs. Verna Giolando. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Richard Sr.; daughter Diana Thiel Colmbel; brothers, Nolie, Claude and John Kieff Jr.; sisters, Mrs. Venez Benet and Betty Kieff; and parents, John and Ida Gisclair Kieff. ======================================================================= May 5, 1987 Edward Boudreaux Funeral services are scheduled at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Edward J. Boudreaux Sr., 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Tuesday at 1 a.m. Visitation will be today 6-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. He was the father of Edward J. Boudreaux Jr. of Newark, Del. and John R. Boudreaux of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by five grandchildren. ============================== May 6, 1987 Annie Ballay Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Port Sulphur, for Annie Urso Ballay, 78, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Port Sulphur who died Wednesday at 6:51 am. Interment will be in St. Patrick cemetery. She was the wife of the late Leon Ballay; daughter of the late Azoraide Lasserre and Jules Urso; and sister of the late Joseph Urso and Azoraide Warnken. Mothe Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 6, 1987 Edward Bourgeois Sr. Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux, for Edward "Frenchie" Bourgeois, 72, a native of Iota, and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Visitation will be today 6:30-10 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Mildren Ingle Bourgeois; father of Edward Jr., Jack and Elmer Bourgeois, Dotty Trinch and Katie Scheib; brother of Lula Orny, Hazel Truge, Ava Benoit and the late Mary Pousson and Ora Paul; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elie Bourgeois. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux. ============================== May 6, 1987 Doris Gros Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Doris Foret Gros, 67, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport who died Wednesday at 7:22 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Clemile Gros; mother of Jimmy J. Adams, Mrs. Kenneth (Shelia) Curole and Mrs. David (Loretta) Parker; and sister of Elvire Bellanger, Cecile LeCompte, Dorothy Larousse and Shirley Freeman. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Foret; and three brothers, Norris, Horace and Junius Foret. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport was in charge of arrangements, ======================================================================= May 7, 1987 Claude J. Guillot Funeral arrangements are in complete for Claude J. Guillot, 69, who died at 5:20 a.m. today in New Orleans. He was the husband of the late Inez Guillot; father of Audrey Vavasseur and brother of Mrs. Joseph (Alma) Maillie, Claire Ketteringham, Alphonse Guillot and the late Mary Bartchy. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Landry's Funeral Home. ============================== May 7, 1987 Marguerite Waguespack Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Church, Vacherie, for Marguerite Marie Waguespack, 65, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday at 6 p.m. Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church, with interment In the church cemetery. She was the sister of Gertrude ad Elmire Waguespack, Mrs. Froisin Haydel Sr. and Mrs. Fernand Tregre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Florian R. Waguespack, two sisters, Florence Waguespack and Mrs. Louis Simon; and four brothers, Wilbert, Wilder, Warren and Preston Waguespack. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 7, 1987 Mildred Bearry Funeral services were held for Mildred Gauthreaux Bearry, 61, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died May 3. Interment was in Green Oaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. She was the mother of Betty Anne Brown of Denham Springs; sister of Mabel G. Barrilleaux, Rose Mary Tabor, both of Labadieville, and Theresa Perde of Houma; and step-daughter of Marie Gauthreaux of Labadieville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford G. Bearry; parents, Albert and Edith Roger Gauthreaux; sisters, Hazel G. Barrilleaux and Gladys G. Melancon; and step-brother, Arthur Gauthreaux Sr. Arrangements were by Hollobaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. ======================================================================= May 9, 1987 Laura Chiasson Funeral services were to be held today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Laura Darden Chiasson, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Henry Chiasson; daughter of Mrs. Agnes Harden; and sister of Betty Martin, John and Davis Darden. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Darden; sisters, Lois and Jeanne Darden; and brother, Frederick Darden. Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ============================== May 9, 1987 Francis Elfert Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Francis J. Elfert who died Saturday at 6:25 p.m. Visitation will be today 5-10 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday, with Interment hi the church cemetery. He was the brother of Joseph P. Elfert of Labadieville and Charles G. Elfert of Scranton, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Elfert and Hortense Richard Elfert; and one brother, Emile P. Elfert. Landry's Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 9, 1987 Joseph Esponge Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Joseph Eugene Esponge, 57, who died Saturday at 6:415 p.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Oreika Duet Esponge; fatlier of Tony and Mary Esponge; and brother of Anna Mae K. Callais, Patsy H. Callais and Johnny Esponge. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Viola Allemand Esponge; son, Joey Esponge; and brother, Pave Esponge. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ============================== May 9, 1987 Harrison Johnfroe Funeral services were scheduled at 1 p.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery In Galliano for Harrison "Son" Joseph Johnfroe, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died Saturday at 9 p.m. He was the father of Terry and Ray Johnfroe; son of Cecilia Crosby Johnfroe; and brother of Gloria Fruge, Lartson, Eunice and Richard Johnfroe. He was preceded in death by his father, Marcial Johnfroe; and brother, Remis Johnfroe. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ============================== May 9, 1987 Lionelle Naquin Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lionelle Naquin, 95, who died Saturday at 10:15 p.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of George Naquin of Covington, Claire Barrilleaux of Marrero und Jeanette Barrios of Berwick. She- was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leoni Naquln. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ======================================================================= May 10, 1987 William Copeland Jr. Private funeral services are scheduled for William Ray Copeland Jr., 64, a native of Memphis, Tenn, and resident of Raceland, who died Sunday at 2:40 p.m. He was the husband of Agnes Vaughn Copeland; father of Donna C. Hallman of Jacksonville, Fla., Andrew R. and Patrick W. Copeland of San Francisco, Calif.; and brother of Betty Lathem of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hilma Volga Copeland. Donations to the National Cancer Society are preferred in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home Inc. ======================================================================= May 11, 1987 Michelle Johnson Funeral services are scheduled at noon Friday at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Michelle "Micky" Marie Johnson who died Monday at 5:15 a.m. Wake services are at 8 p.m. today at Crescent Straight Light Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church in Napoleonville. Interment is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Napoleonville. She was the mother of Tinice Johnson; daughter of Richard and Florence Johnson; and sister of Richard Jr., Nathan and Rothelle Johnson. ============================== May 11, 1987 Frances La Rose Funeral services were scheduled today at 11 a.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Gretna for Frances Ann La Rose, 76, a native of Gheens and resident of Westwego, who died Monday at 8:30 a.m. Interment was to be in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was the wife of Frank La Rose Sr.; mother of Delores Matherne and Frank La Rose Jr.; and sister of Tracey, Atward and Asward Theriot. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Marie Savoie Theriot; and sisters, Gladys Doiron, Buelah Dufrene, Beatrice Butcher and Pearly Boudreaux. ============================== May 11, 1987 Junius Richard Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Junius K. Richard, 62, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, who died Monday at 10:35 a.m. Visitation will be today 5-10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Katie Keller Richard; father of Daryl, Lane and Kathryn Richard; and brother of Mary Hebert, Eugene and Gaberial Richard. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule and Esma Aysenne Richard; and brothers, Roland, Rudolph and LeRoy Richard. ======================================================================= May 12, 1987 Dorina Gauthreaux Funeral services were scheduled at 2 p.m. today at Lietz-Eagan Funeral Home in Gretna for Dorina Marie Gauthreaux, 93, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died Tuesday at 6:40 a.m. Interment was to be in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was the mother of Nedas J. and Everette F. Gauthreaux; and sister of Clarence and Lawrence Pansano. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nidas Gauthreaux; and parents, Antoine and Julia Kerne Pansano. ============================== May 12, 1987 Eula Mae Green Wake and funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. Sunday at Magnolia United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Eula Mae Green, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. Visitation will be Sunday 5-6 p.m. at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Old Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Tyronne Green; daughter of Issah Moore; and sister of Garald, Raymond and Junious Deboue, Issah Moore Jr., Mrs. Geraldine Cooks, Mrs. Freddie Smith and Mrs. Agnes Deboue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Moore. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ============================== May 12, 1987 Amy Ledet Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home Chapel in Harvey for Amy Landry Ledet, 70, a native of Chackbay and resident of Westwego, who died Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will be today 6-11 p.m. Interment is in Our I.ady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego. She was the wife of Joseph T. Ledet; mother of Mrs. Judy Unverzagt and Sally Ledet; and sister of Octave Landry of St. Bernard, and Mrs. Anna Legendre of Chackbay. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomassile and Marie Boudreaux Landry; sisters, Mrs. Clemence Evans, Mrs. Maggie Blanchard, Mrs. Ezelle Ledet and Mrs. Octavie Percle; and brothers, Thomas, Robert and Norbert Landry. ============================== May 12, 1987 Cleveland Martin Funeral services are scheduled Thursday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church in Marrero for Cleveland J. "C.J.", Martin, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Jefferson Parish, who died Tuesday at 9:23 a.m. Visitation is today after 6 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey. Interment is in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He was the father of Ruth Mitchell, Gertie Bourgeois, Geraldine Baudean, Gail Breaux and Joseph Martin Sr.; and brother of Lillie Schouest, Isabelle Orgeron, Lillian Fasullo, Fritz and Nide Martin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Plaisance Martin; son, Arthur Martin; and parents, Justillion and Emily Guidry Martin. ======================================================================= May 13, 1987 Leslie Aubert Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, for Leslie Aubert, 37, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Wednesday. Visitation is scheduled from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marlene Luke Aubert; son of Edgar and Celestine Stewart Aubert of Vacherie; father of Prudence, Leslie Jr. and Anthony Aubert; brother of Edgar Aubert Jr. of St. James, Deonne Jones, Elton, Jerome, Vaughn and Timothy Aubert, all of Vacherie, Debra Sanders of Gray, and Mary Aubert of Baton Rouge; and grandson of Oleska Burham. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Aubert; and one sister, JoAnn Aubert. ======================================================================= May 14, 1987 John Plaisance Jr. Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for John Baptist Plaisance Jr., 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Grand Isle, who died Thursday at 1:35 a.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Mrs. Clyde (Willaiva) Acosta, Jerry and Russell Plaisance; and brother of Mrs. Felicia Lefort, Mrs. Alicia Schultz, Hector, Julien, Edgar and Felecien Plaisance. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ocena Melancon Plaisance; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Plaisance; brother, Ector Plaisance; and sister, Liza Crosby. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ============================== May 15, 1987 Yaeko Dias Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Yaeko Fukuhara Dias, 53, a native of Hiroshima, Japan, and resident of Raceland, who died Friday at 4:30 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Blaise L. Dias. She is also survived by three brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Junichi Fukuhara; and one sister. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. ============================== May 15, 1987 Neacy Johnson Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church, Gray, for Neacy Walker Johnson, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Gray who died Friday at 1 p.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday. She was the wife of Joseph Johnson Jr.; mother of Edna Connie Walker; step-daughter of Edna Walker; and sister of Earlis Jenkins and Richard Walker Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Walker; her mother, Francis McGuire; one sister, Albertha Walker; and two brothers, Edward Walker and Joe Hudson. Gertrude Geddes Mortuary in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 15, 1987 Arvel Marshall Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Arvel Charles Marshall, 32, a native of Labadieville and resident of Morgan City, who died Friday at 4:45 a.m. Interment was in St. Mark Baptist Cemetery, Labadieville. He was the husband of Laura Bartley Marshall; son of James and Evelyn Charles Marshall of Labadieville; brother of James Marshall Jr. of New Orleans; and step- brother of Eva Marshall Brown of Labadieville. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville. ======================================================================= May 16, 1987 Leve Martorano Religious services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home for Leve LeBlanc Martorano, 78, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Marrero, La., who died Saturday at 7 a.m. Interment was in Restlawn Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Martorano; her parents, Edgard and Sidonia Himel LeBlanc; two sisters, Agnes Bertucci and Rene LeBlanc; and one brother, Clarence LeBlanc. ============================== May 17, 1987 Louis Cortez Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Louis Cortez, 77, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died Sunday at 6:20 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today until funeral time Tuesday at the Choctaw Fire Station. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Lemcy Cortez, Laura Ordoyne, Louise Delatte and Elise Tabor. He was preceded in death by his-parents, Octemay and Victoria Hebert Cortez; sister, Lozia Thibodaux; and brothers, Clay, Ellis and Wallace Cortez. Arrangements are by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ============================== May 17, 1987 Gerrard DuBois Religious services are scheduled for noon Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Pierre Part, for Gerrard Michael "Petie" Dubois, 19, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Pierre Part who died Sunday. Visitation is scheduled today 5-10 p.m. and Wednesday 8-11:45 a.m. at Ourso Funeral Home, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the son of Ray and Margaret Crochet DuBois of Pierre Part; brother of Renny and Derek DuBois, both of Pierre Part; and grandson of Vernis DuBois of Donaldsonville and Virginia Crochet of Pierre Part. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dominic DuBois and Joseph Crochet Jr. ============================== May 17, 1987 Margaret Dufrene Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Margaret Freeman Dufrene, 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Mathews, who died Sunday at 1p.m. Visitation is today 5-10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. Interment is in St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland. She was the step-mother of Uric Dufrene III, Alice Dempster and Tessie Dufrene; and sister of Adele F. Duplantis, Lawson, Abbie, Clinton and Dewey Freeman. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Bonvillan Jr.; second husband, Uric Dufrene Jr.; parents, Joseph and Alfreda Chiasson Freeman; brother, Richard Freeman; and sisters, Nola Gautreaux, Bernice Dupree and Hattie Freeman. ============================== May 17, 1987 Eliza Matherne Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Sanctified Holy Church in Grand Bois for Eliza "Uncle Tis" Matherne, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Bois, who died at 2:06 p.m. Sunday. Visitation is today 2-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment is in Matherne Cemetery, Bayou Blue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teles and Lucina Labat Matherne; brothers, Cyril, Hillmonde and Sidney Matherne; and sisters, Mrs. Sidney (Armentine) Plaisance and Mrs. Horace (Celema) Dufrene. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home, Houma. ============================== May 17, 1987 Walter Pitre Funeral services were scheduled at 1 p.m. today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Walter Joseph "Papa" Pitre, 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, who died Sunday morning. Interment was in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. He was the husband of Irene Matherne Pitre; father of Mrs. Sally Crochet and Mrs. Veronica Meeks; foster-father of Morris Pitre, Carmen and Gina Pullman; and brother of Mrs. Velma Broussard and Jackin Pitre Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackin Joseph and Henrietta Esponge Pitre; and brothers, Andrew and Percy Pitre. ======================================================================= May 18, 1987 Wilbert Breaud Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve for Wilbert J. Breaud Sr., 84, a native of Vacherie and resident of Reserve, who died Monday at 6:50 p.m. Visitation will be today 6-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Millet Funeral Home, Reserve. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the father of Mrs. Gerald (Annette) Donaldson, Mrs. Bruce (Ethel) Rodrigue, Marie St. Pierre, Wilbert and Lynn Breaud; and brother of Mrs. Carmen Brashear and Mrs. Robley Laurent. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wile, Laure Tasin Breaud. ============================== May 18, 1987 Adam Dufrene Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, for Adam Antoine Dufrene, 74, a native of Raceland and a resident of Des Allemands who died Monday at 8:30 a.m. Visitation is scheduled today 2-11 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, with interment in Roger Cemetery in Bayou Blue. . He was the husband of Bernice Dufrene; father of Adam Dufrene, Mrs. Raymond (Dorena) Comardelle, Mrs. Louis (Diana) Dammeran and Mrs. Jeffery (Lisa) Loupe; and brother of Murphy Dufrene, Bathine Boudreaux and Marie Dufrene. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Helene Plaisance; two sisters, Mathilde Bourgeois and Domthilde Dufrene; and four brothers, Mertile, Percy, Adles and Sidney Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 18, 1987 Walter Lewis Dismissal services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Walter Lewis, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Monday at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will be today from 5-8 p.m. at the church. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today. Burial is Friday in the church cemetery. He was the father of Clementine Converse, Paul, Loris and Leroy Lewis; and step- father of Louis Robinson, Myrtle Morris, Lois, Clarence, Freddie and Eugene Sims. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva S. Lewis. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home Inc. ============================== May 18, 1987 Murry Smith Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 9 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Vacherie, for Murry "More Better" Smith, 71, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Vacherie who died Monday at 6:30 p.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled to begin after 6 p.m. today. He was father of Paul Smith of Vacherie, Johnson Smith of New York, Betty King of New Orleans, Demetria Dumas, Desire, Divinne and Gerald King, all of Vacherie. He also is survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Zennon Smith. Earl Baloney and Sons funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 19, 1987 Emme Babin Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. today from Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Gretna for Emme Emilienne Babin, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Marrero, who died Tuesday. Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Leo and Victoria Usey Babin; sister Hattie Babin; and brothers Philip, Jessie and Alcee Joseph Babin. ============================== May 19, 1987 Rodney Barber Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lake Lawn Metairie Memorial Funeral Home for Rodney Paul Barber Sr., 55, who died Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be today 6-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Interment is in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, Metairie. He was the husband of Antoinette Zabbia Barber; father of Rodney Barber Jr. of Thibodaux and Keith Barber; son of Edward and Edna Barber; and brother of Lucille Ernst, Henry and Edward Barber Jr. ============================== May 19, 1987 Daniel Patterson Funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church, New Orleans for Daniel Patterson, 59, a native of St. James Parish and a resident of New Orleans who died Tuesday at 11:02 p.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Slidell Memorial Cemetery. He was the husband of Ella Patterson; son of Isiah Patterson and Mary Louise Patterson; and father of Lionel Celestin, Karen Armour, Darryl, Gary, Cheryl and Daniel Patterson Jr. He also is survived by one brother, three sisters and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three children, Zachary, Kathleen and Kendrick Patterson. Hambrick's Mortuary, Gonzales, is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 19, 1987 Loretta Rome Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco for Loretta Dugas Rome, 73, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Norco, who died Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be today 6-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco. Interment is in the St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. She was the wife of Paul R. Rome; mother of Suzanne Laiche, Alice Miller, Eileen Faucheux, John and Michael Rome; and sister of Beryl Delaune of Thibodaux, Annabel Rome and Rosemary LeBlanc, both of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Loretta Montecino Dugas; and brothers, Malcom and Henry Dugas Jr. ============================== May 19, 1987 Levy Serigny Funeral services were scheduled Thursday (time pending) at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Golden Meadow for Levy Joseph Serigny Sr., 57, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Tuesday at 11:05 p.m. in Houma. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Rose May Callais Serigny; sons, Christopher James and Levy J. Serigny Jr.; daughter, Christine Borne; brothers, Joseph, Eunice and Louges Serigny; sisters, Louvenia Griffin, Uneta Danos, Amy Blanchard, Lorena Singleton and Melza Borne. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death y his parents Oliver and Julie Crosby Serigny and a brother, Oliver Serigny. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ============================== May 19, 1987 Necia Weimer Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Necia LeBlanc Weimer, 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Visitation will be today 5:30-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. She was the mother of John Jr. and Daniel Weimer of Thibodaux, Jeff Weimer of Lafayette, Ruth W. Edwards of Hammond and Mim W. Schmidt of Paincourtville; and sister of Alice L. Diaz of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Weimer Sr.; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Gaudet LeBlanc; son, Roy Weimer; sister, Effie LeBlanc; and brothers, Sideny and Harris LeBlanc. ======================================================================= May 20, 1987 Eva Bockmon Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Eva Gros France Bockmon, 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Paradis, who died Wednesday at 6:20 a.m. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. She was the mother of Betty Villemarette and Emma (Tiny) Champagne; and sister of Aline Loupe. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Bockmon; parents, Jules and Elmire Lerille Gros; and brothers, Edmond, Elic and Enos Gros. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home Inc. ============================== May 20, 1987 Cecile Brown Funeral services are scheduled Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Cecile Fanguy Brown, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland who died today at 1:30 a.m. in Raceland. Visitation will be Thursday 5-10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. Interment will be in St. Mary Mausoleum. She is survived by four sons, William, Wilson, Benton and Menton Brown; three daughters, Mrs. J.C. (Gloria) Autin, Mrs. Nolan (Alice) Baye and Gladys Brown; two brothers, Jim and Joe Fanguy and two sisters, Ursele Duplantis and Mathilde Bourgeois. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Brown; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fanguy; brothers Theophile and Gustave Fanguy and sisters Eva White, Santa Voison, Azelie Luke, Emma Lapeyrouse, Elodie Roussel, Ella Luke and Elvire Domangue. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home. ======================================================================= May 21, 1987 Leola LeBlanc Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Leola Talbot LeBlanc, 69, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Thursday at 4:15p.m. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Anthony J. LeBlanc; mother of Willie (Billy) LeBlanc and Joyce L. Richard, both of Baton Rouge and Betty L. Riviere of Labadieville; sister of Elmo Talbot of Schriever, Myrtle Landry of Baton Rouge and Gertie Arcement of Labadieville and the late Rives and Camille (A.J.) Talbot; and daughter of the late Willie and Olivia Boudreaux Talbot. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville. ============================== May 21, 1987 William Robichaux Religious services were scheduled this morning at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Mathews, for William Joseph "Bill" Robichaux, 28, a native and resident of Raceland who died Friday at 5:53 p.m. Interment was to be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Muriel Gaudet Robichaux and the late Abe Robichaux; and brother of Clyde X. and John W. Robichaux, Mrs. Patrick (Ann) Adams, and Mrs. Don (Melanie) Ponson. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made to the Lafourche Parish Association for Retarded Children. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 22, 1987 Bella Champagne Funeral services were scheduled at 2 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Bella Marie Champagne, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Luling, who died Friday at 6:45 p.m. Interment is in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. She was the mother of Mrs. Robert (Annette) Madere of Luling and Mrs. George (Maud) Stoll of River Ridge. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moise Champagne; parents, Augustin and Marie Bourgeois Hernandez; sisters, Zolide Gravios, Augusta Dantin, Felecia LeJeunne, Mathilde LeGuenec and Beatrice LaGraise; and brothers, Melize, Nelson, Thomas and Lawrence Hernandez. ======================================================================= May 23, 1987 Jason Curlee Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Raceland, for Jason Truett Curlee, a resident of Raceland who died Saturday at 4:30p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Leeper Curlee; son of Florence Curlee Nix; father of Jacque Acklen, Sandra Quirk and Kathy Wilson; and brother of D.H. Curlee and J.M. Curlee. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Curlee; and one brother, T.C. Curlee. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, was in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 23, 1987 Esterlina Duncan Religious services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Thibodaux, for Esterlina Parker Duncan, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux. Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Allen Benevolent Cemetery. She was the wife of Roosevelt Duncan; mother of Roosevelt Duncan Jr. and Gaynell D. Washington; and sister of Eva Sherman Reed. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Caldonia Dixon Parker; two sons, Charles Jackson and Johnell Parker; and three sisters, Virginia P. Bell and Ethel P. Duncan. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 24, 1987 John Benoit Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for John E. Benoit, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 2:45 p.m. Visitation will be today 5-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was the father of Craig J., John D. and Dayna Benoit; brother of Mrs. Alcide Talbot, Hazel, Milton, Russell, Larry, Francis and Bill Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Victorine Melancon Benoit; and brothers, Paul and Joseph Benoit. ============================== May 24, 1987 Mary Dumas Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Greater Second Baptist Church, South Vacherie, for Mary Marie Favorite Dumas, who died Sunday. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Elaine Steib. She also is survived by 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Dumas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Azelia Favorite; one daughter, Lucille Harry; one son, Joshua Dumas; 16 brothers, and one sister. Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. ============================== May 24, 1987 Nolan Gros Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Nolan W. Gros, 61, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sunday at 7:25 a.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Jeanne Aucoin Gros; father of Paulette Gros; and brother of Bertha Landry, Robert, Lucia and Whitney Gros, all of Napoleonville, and Mrs. Wilton (Elda) Boudreaux and Alvin Gros of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyprien Gros; sisters, Lucille Goudeau and Lucy Gros; and brother, Irvin Gros. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home. ============================== May 24, 1987 Charles Guillot Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church, Plattenville, for Charles E. Guillot, 77, a native and resident of Plattenville. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Frances M. and Dobbins L. Guillot, both of Napoleonville, Rudolph B. Guillot of Thibodaux, Gerald J. Guillot of Chickasaw, Ala., Ralph D. Guillot of Metairie and Carrol W. Guillot of Moss Point, Miss. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Rudolph E. and Alicee T. Guillot. ============================== May 24, 1987 Mable Himel Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Mable Himel, 62, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Oscar J. Himel Sr.; mother of George J. Cavalier Jr., Brenda Raffray and Mary Scully; and sister of Sherman Kern. She is also survived by 12 step-children, nine grandchildren, one great- grandchild and 35 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Cavalier Sr.; parents, Anmenia and Mabel Benoit Kern; son, Gary Cavalier; daughter, Priscilla Cavalier; brother, Gary Kern; and sister, Ella Mae Cavalier. Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home. ============================== May 24, 1987 Ella Mae Morgan Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Thibodaux, for Ella Mae James Morgan, a native of Thibodaux who died Sunday at 11 p.m. Visitation is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Albert Morgan; mother of Barbara Jones of Detroit, Mich., Albert L. Morgan of Napa, Calif., Paul A. Morgan of Salt Lake City, Utah, Tyrome M. Morgan of Houston, Texas, and Charles P. Morgan of Venice, Calif.; and sister of Jesse Mae Anderson, Berniece Jackson and Henry James, all of San Francisco, Calif., and Camille Brooks of Thibodaux. She also is survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ella V. Robinson James. ============================== May 24, 1987 Maybelle Williams Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Thibodaux, for Maybelle C. Williams, 57, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux who died Sunday morning. Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Welton Clement; mother of Mary Lee C. Smith and Gary Clement; and sister of Aldina Lawrence. She also is survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Williams and Mary Wesley Carter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 25, 1987 Cyrus Knoblock Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church for Cyrus P. Knoblock, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Port Arthur, Texas, who died Monday in Port Arthur. Burial was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Toups Knobloch; daughter Mary Helen Rachal of Port Arthur; and a brother, Claude Knoblock of Raceland. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home. ============================== May 25, 1987 Gerald Leonard Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Gerald A. Leonard, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday. Visitation will be Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the brother of James Leonard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Marie Thibodaux Leonard. He was a member of the Thibodaux Police Department. Donations to the American Heart Fund are preferred. ============================== May 25, 1987 Laura Ordogne Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Laura Cortez Ordogne, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday at 10:40 p.m. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. She was the mother of Vernice Tabor, Maurice, Rogers and Clovis Ordogne. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ordogne; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Uptime Cortez; brother, Leonce Cortez; and sisters, Elvina Thibodaux and Rose Ordogne. ============================== May 25, 1987 Annette Waguespack Religious services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Annette Simon Waguespack, 79, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Monday at 5:10 a.m. Visitation is scheduled today 7-10 p.m. and from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church, with interment in St. Philip Mausoleum. She was the wife of Clarence Waguespack Sr.; mother of Mrs. Etienne (Janet) Zeringue of Luling, Mrs. Manuel (Claire) Amedee and the Rev. Clarence J. Waguespack Jr., both of Vacherie, Mrs. Lester (Myrna) Falgoust of Harahan, Mrs. Terry (Annette) Folse of Baton Rouge, and Raymond G. Waguespack of Houston, Texas; and sister of Mrs. Adam (Myrthee) Waguespack, Mrs. Alfred (Therese) Rodrigue and Etienne P. Simon, all of Vacherie. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry P. and Edwidge Becnel Simon; and six brothers, Denis, Aubin, Alphonse, Ruffin, Harold and Henry Simon Jr. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 26, 1987 Charles Crochet Jr. Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Friday from First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Charles E. "Chuck" Crochet Jr., 40, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday at 7 p.m. Visitation will be today 5:30-10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. Visitation will also be held Friday from 12-2 p.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Interment is in Rest Haven Garden of Memories Cemetery, Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Kay Johnson Crochet; father of Chris and Karen Crochet; son of Charles E. and Myra Louise Fitzwater Crochet; and brother of Brian and Darla Crochet. He was serials librarian at Nicholls State University and a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Cavalry Baptist Church. Donations to the Cavalry Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon International are preferred. Arrangements are by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home. ============================== May 26, 1987 Ralph Simoneaux Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Napoleonville, for Ralph B. Simoneaux, 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died Tuesday in Houma. Visitation is scheduled from 5-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8-9:45 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the father of Gale Ponville, Judy Thibodeaux, Ralph J. and Kenneth L. Simoneaux; and brother of Ursule Hebert and Charles Simoneaux. He also is survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Triche Simoneaux; his parents, Gustave and Alcide Daigle Simoneaux; two brothers, Howard and Whitney Simoneaux; and one sister, Florence Zeringue. ======================================================================= May 27, 1987 Albert Blanchard Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Albert S. Blanchard, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, who died Wednesday at 1:40 a.m. Visitation will be today 6-11 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Interment is in St. Anthony Cemetery, Bayou Black. He was the father of Mrs. Donald (Ernestine) Bourg of Algiers and Mrs. Logan (Frances) Boudreaux of Schriever. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances "Fannie" Burnett Blanchard; parents, Belonie and Uranie Boudreaux Blanchard; son, John Blanchard; brothers, Ellis, Dennis and Aladine "Jim" Blanchard; and sisters, Bernice Hingle, Clara Breaux, Marguerite Blanchard and Eulalie Bonvillain. ============================== May 27, 1987 Alberta Brunet Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Alberta Guilbeau Brunet, 45, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Wednesday at 9 p.m. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until midnight and Friday from 6 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. Interment is in Cheramie Mausoleum in Galliano. She was the wife of Bobby Joe Brunet; mother of Gretchen Acosta, Billy Joe, Randy, Stacie and Sara Jo Brunet; daughter of Clarence and Mathilda Vegas Guilbeau; and sister of Judy Guidroz, Kenneth and Floyd Guilbeau. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ann Guilbeau. ============================== May 27, 1987 Joseph Johnson Funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in .Schriever for Joseph Johnson, 77, who died Wednesday, May 20. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Louise Livas, Clara Ballard, Mildred Clark and Thomas Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ============================== May 27, 1987 Charles Lopez Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for Charles I. "Buster" Lopez, 60, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Marrero who died Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. Interment was in Westlawn Memorial Park. He was the husband of Iceline Ann Conner Lopez; father of Geraldine Jean "Jerri" Lopez and Charles I. Lopez Jr.; son of Laura Hebert Lopez; and brother of Bernice Murphy of Houston, Texas, and Ruth Lepine of Harvey. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Lopez ============================== May 27, 1987 Kenneth Neuman Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday from United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Kenneth Lee Neuman, 53, a native of Ohio and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday at 9:45p.m. Visitation is today from 6-10 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Sandra Drake Neuman; father of Kimberly Cressione, Melissa and Heather Neuman; and step-father of Bruce and Bryan Torrance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth E. and Dorothy Fiefield Neuman. ============================== May 27, 1987 Rosa Mae Walker Funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Rosa Mae Walker, 46, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. Visitation is Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Sterling Walker; and sister of Florence Daggs, Margie Riley, Cora Lee Willis, Mercides, Edward, Joseph and John Henry Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leola Henry. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home. ============================== May 27, 1987 Anne Harrington Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fairchild North Federal Chapel for Anne Sulm Harrington, 54, a former resident of Vacherie and a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. who died May 26. Interment was in Lauderdale Memorial Park. She was the wife of Alfred D. Harrington Jr. of Fort Lauderdale; mother of Brian D. Harrington of Gallatin, Tenn. and Marilyn H. Hagan of Tallahasse, Fla.; daughter of Gladys Waguespack Sulm of Vacherie; and sister of Gladys S. Mateer of Lynchburg, Va., Stan W. Sulm of Sunnyvala, Calif., and William J. Sulm of New Orleans. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Stu; was preceded in death by her father, Louis E. Sulm. ============================== May 27, 1987 Robert Arceneaux Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Oriental Baptist Church, New Orleans, for Robert Arceneaux, a native of Raceland and a resident of New Oilcans who died Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Morning Star Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his children and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kitty Kennedy Arceneaux; and his parents, Robert and Alice Mitchell Arceneaux. Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home in Gretna is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 28, 1987 Wilbert Gros Religious services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Thibodaux, for Wilbert A. Gros, 74, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday at 10 a.m. Visitation is scheduled from 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, with interment in the St. John Catholic Cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred Thibodaux Gros; father of Roy A. Gros, Verna M. Guidry and Mary Ann Clement; and brother of Alice Benoit, Thomas, Wilson and Percy Gros. He also is survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ernestine Blanchard Gros; four brothers, Elmo, Gilbert, Herman and Berner Gros; and one grandson, John Clement Jr. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= May 30, 1987 Emily Boudreaux Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Emily Pregeant Boudreaux, 78, a native of Morgan City and resident of Lockport, who died Saturday at noon. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Henry "Hank" Boudreaux; and sister of Henrietta Bordelon, Leonora Sequeira, Pearl Tassin, Clyde, Dave and Joe Pregeant. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Boudreaux; sister, Gertrude Guyot; and brother, Vincent Pregeant. She was a member the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. Donations to Holy Savior Elementary School or Luman Christi Retreat Center are preferred. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home Inc. ============================== May 30, 1987 Eola Moore Wake services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church in Baton Rouge for Eola Bowens Moore, 58, a native of Gibson and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from St. James Baptist Church in Gibson. Burial will be in the church cemetery She was the mother of Wallace Bowens of Houma, Carolyn Davis, Cynthia Taylor, Loretta Jordan, Leonise Celestine, Lionel, Lonnie, Larry, Ronnie and Michael Moore, all of Baton Rouge; and sister of Elsie Diggs of Gibson and Mary B. Johnson of Lake Charles. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Daniel and Bertha Boyd Bowens; brother Herbert Bowens; and sister, Ora Mae Bowens Arrangements are by Desselle Funeral Home. ============================== May 30, 1987 Edward Ross Funeral services are scheduled today at 8 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Edward Boss, 67, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died Saturday at 5:28 p.m. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Gray. He was the husband of Gertrude Ross; and father of Dianna, Betty, Sylvia, Lois, Sandy, Keller, Lillie Mae, Herman, Herbert, Curtis, Phillip, Joseph and Edward Ross Jr. He was the brother of David, Bernice, Albert, Nathaniel, Raymond, Noon, Bridget and Josephine Ross. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John Ross. ============================== May 30, 1987 Aline Vegas Funeral services were scheduled at 3 p.m. today from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Aline Pitre Vegas, who died at 4:56 p.m. Saturday. Interment was to be in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. She was the wife of Eves Joseph Vegas; mother of Cassie Plaisance Theriot and Helen Plaisance Sandras; and sister of Etienne Pitre, Mrs. Levy (Bella) Brunet, Mrs. Ernest (Bessie) Barrios and Mrs. Abe (Blaise) Alfrey. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Plaisance; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duard Pitre; and brother, Gilbert Pitre. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home Inc. ============================== May 30, 1987 Myrtle Washington Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in New Orleans for Myrtle Brown Washington, a native of Gray and resident of New Orleans, who died Saturday at 3:30 a.m. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. She was the sister of Oscar L. Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Washington; and parents, William Henry and Carrie Williams Brown. Arrangements are by Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home. ======================================================================= May 31, 1987 Ernest Bourg Religious services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, for Ernest A. Bourg, 70, a native of Bourg and a resident of Raceland who died Sunday at 1:15 a.m. Visitation is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Annabelle Theriot Bourg; father of Ernest Bourg Jr., Sandra Ritchey and Adele Dantin of Raceland; and brother of Clarence Bourg, Marie Gaudet and Helen Kramer. She also is survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Olinda LeBouef Bourg; two brothers, Lawrence and Austin Bourg; and one sister, Clothilde Ordoyne. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================== May 31, 1987 Rosa Burmaster Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mot he Funeral Home, Harvey, for Rosa "Rose" Barrilleaux Burmaster, 76, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Gretna who died Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Visitation is scheduled today 6 10 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was the wife of Stanley J. Burmaster; and sister of Vivienne Barrilleaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celina LeBlanc and Philip Barrilleaux; and one brother, Lester Barrilleaux. ============================== May 31, 1987 Joseph Lusco Sr. Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Joseph L. Lusco Sr., 77, a resident of Lockport, who died Sunday at 9:33 a.m. Visitation will be 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Helen Delaune Lusco; father of Joseph Lusco Jr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Helen Marie) Hebert, both of Lockport; and brother of Frank Lusco of Chicago, Ill., Salvatore "Sam" Lusco, Mrs. Johnny (Frances) Bruno, Mrs. Hubert (Marie) Foret, Mrs. John Bruce (Sarah) Ledet and Rosa Lusco, all of Lockport. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. ============================== May 31, 1987 Gladys Thompson Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Raceland, for Gladys Thompson, 65, a native and resident of Gheens, who died Sunday at 2 a.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens, with interment in the Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the mother of Ola Mae Wilson of Harvey, Ella B. Tuesno of Metarie and Marshall Thompson of Raceland; and sister of Martha and Jessie Hill. She also is survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Wilson; her second husband, Jessie Thompson; her parents, Jefferson and Laura Hill; one sister, Doretha Brown; and two brothers, Edward and James Hill. Caper's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================