Obituaries of APRIL 1990 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Last modified 7 September, 2014 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Note: This file has been divided into sections representing DATE OF DEATH Because of the method of reporting at that time, only the DAY of burial is given, not the DATE. =============================================================================== APR 1 1990 Wilson Champagne Funeral services were today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for T. Wilson Champagne, 77, a native and resident of Taft, who died Sunday at 5 p.m. Interment is in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the brother of Lynette Prudhomme, Vivian Ducombs, Mildred Rupp and Gladys Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Bertha Duhe Champagne; sister, Rena Champagne; and brothers, Preston, Clarence, Septine "Buck", Harry, Felix and Joseph Taft "White" Champagne. Donations to Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Charity preferred. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Eva Sovoy Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Eva Faul Sovoy, 68, a native of Church Point and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sunday at 3:35 a.m. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dale Sovoy and Janis Blanchard. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Sovoy. Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Moise Walker Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Bridgette Catholic Church for Moise Walker, 73, a native of Centerville and resident of Houma, who died Sunday at 4:30 a.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment is in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Odessa Hebert Walker; and father of Moise "Buddy" Walker Jr., Susan Tatum and Rosie Bourgeois. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Mae Kraemer and Eugene Walker; sisters, Theresa Picou, Rita Toups, Lena Walker and Agnes Prevost; and brothers. =============================================================================== APR 2 1990 Fergus Bourg Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Fergus "Gus" 'Bourg, 60, a native of Bayou Gauche, La., and resident of Larose who died Monday. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Eula Matherne Bourg; the son of Stella Dufrene Bourg; the father of Dean, Roy Tim, and Irma Bourg and Verna Ponville; the brother of Delmas and Armand Bourg and J.J. Cantrelle. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Ambroise Bourg; and a sister, Vegelia Lefort. Falgouts Funeral Home in Raceland in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 3 1990 Felicia Benoit Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Felicia Pitre Benoit, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday at 5:32 a.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Clarence A. Benoit; mother of Noble, Olan, Roland and Nobey Benoit. She is also survived by two sisters. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Correction A death notice for Felicia "Tish" Pitre Benoit, which appeared in Tuesday's paper, omitted the names of her deceased parents and incorrectly listed the number of deceased sisters and brothers. Her parents were Lucian and Julia Ford Pitre. She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. She was also survived by 10 grandchildren. ============================= Roseanna Craighead Wake services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at True Light Baptist Church in Little Hope St. Garyville for Roseanna Williams Craighead, 65, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Garyville, who died Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. Dismissal is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday with interment in Zion Travelers Cemetery in Lions. She was the mother of Robert Jr. and Howard Craighead, Dorothy Howard, Barbara and Ervin Craighead of Garyville, Willie C. Joseph of LaPlace; and sister of Alberta Johnson, James Williams of Garyville, Pearl Carothers, Clarence Williams of Reserve and Victoria Sanders of LaPlace. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (John) Craighead; and parents, Emperia and Victoria C. Williams. Hobson Brown Funeral Home, Garyville, is in charge of arrangements. Harry Allen Gallet Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Triumph for Harry Allen Gallet,22, a native and resident of Port Sulphur, who died Tuesday at 6:15 a.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until midnight today. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Cemetery in Port Sulphur. He was the husband of Shannon Fitch Gallet; son of Ray Allen and Adele Grenier Gallet; brother of Felicia and Neil A. Gallet; grandson of Eunice Grenier and Natalia Touchet and Allen Gallet of Lafayette; step-grandson of Preston Touchet; and great-grandson of Elda M. Meaux of Port Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Grenier. ============================= Frank Hills Funeral services will, be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Frank Hills, 73, a resident of Lafourche Parish who died Tuesday. Dismissal services are scheduled on Friday at 11 a.m. at the church with burial following in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Jonas Hills; Grambial Robertson, Freddie Gaines, Earline and Lydia Thomas, Neoma Hamkton and Carrie Hills. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Elnora Hills. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Elmira Peyregne Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Elmira Z. Peyregne, 89, a native of Ama, La. and a resident of Des Allemands who died Tuesday. Visitation will be at St. Gertrude tonight from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Thursday until funeral time. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Felix J. Peyregne and the sister of Elise Simoneaux. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix E. Peyregne; her parents, Edmond and Anastasie R. Zeringue; her sisters, Annie Simon, Ezilda Troxler, Deloris Friloux, Anita Mire, and Aristide Zeringue. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 4 1990 Frank Boura Funeral services were today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Frank Boura, 75, a native of Milton and resident of Galliano who died Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. Interment is in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Inez Josephine Farmental Boura; father of Warren and Murphy Boura, Mary LeBoeuf, Ruby Duet, Peggy Terrebonne and Juanita Gisclair; and half-brother of Yolande Boura. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by h parents, August and Celestine Trahan Boura. Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lucien Faucheux Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lucien E. Faucheux, 83, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie, who died Wednesday. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment is in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Maisy Waguespack Faucheux of Vacherie; father of Laura Scioneaux and Lucien Faucheux Jr., both of Vacherie; stepfather of Paul J. and Elizabeth Zeringue, both of Vacherie, Claire Zeringue of Columbia, Mo.; and brother of Elmore Faucheux. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Lionel G. Zeringue; parents, Octave and Leonie Dufresne Faucheux; brothers, George, Octave, Raymond and Leo Faucheux; and sisters, Georgette Cornelius and Esperance Hymel. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Helen Helmke Funeral services are scheduled at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home on Canal Street in New Orleans for Helen Margaret Baloes Helmke, 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of New Orleans, who died Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Visitation is after 7 p.m. today. Interment is in Metairie Cemetery. She was the wife of John H. (Jack) Helmke Jr.; mother of Helen Yuman, Ronald R. Malloy, John H. III, Michael F. and Richard S. Helmke; and sister of Rose Craft, Annette Campo and John F. Babes. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Delaune and Fermin Babes. ============================= Charles Nickens Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall in Vacherie for Charles "Butch" Nickens of Vacherie who died Wednesday at 5 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall. Interment is in the church cemetery. Relatives, friends and employees of Avondale Shipyard are invited to attend the memorial service. He was the husband of Lucille Patterson Nickens; father of Linda Murray, Diana Hotard, Teresa Dufrene and Robert Nickens; brother of Ronald Nickens, Harold Nickens, Raymond Nickens, Larry Nickens, Inez Neighbors, Eddie Nickens, the late Emory Nickens and the late Lester Nickens. He was the son of the late Emory Nickens and Carrie Newman Nickens. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Reynold Thibodaux Funeral services are scheduled at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville for Reynold "Tee" J. Thibodaux Jr., 51, a native of Lafourche and resident of Labadieville, who died Wednesday at 4:20 a.m. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at St. Philomena Catholic, Church in Labadieville at 10 a.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Lagrange Thibodaux; father of Reynold J. Thibodaux of Baton Rouge and Irene Himel Thibodaux of Thibodaux; stepfather of Michael J. Hebert of Slidell; and brother of Calvin, Leroy, Chris and Terry Thibodaux, Margaret Chiasson, Audrey Berthelot, Bonnie Stutes, Connie Toups, Jerry Daigle and Kathy Droche. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren. Correction A death notice for Reynold Thibodaux, published in Friday's Daily Comet, listed some of his survivors incorrectly. He was the son of Reynold J. Thibodaux of Baton Rouge and Irene Himel Thibodaux of Thibodaux. Beatrice Wells Funeral services were scheduled at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Beatrice Lefort Wells, 89, a lifelong resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Calvin Wells; her parents, P. Wallace and Louise Tucker Lefort; three brothers and three sisters. Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 5 1990 Charles Ibert Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harry McNeely, & Son Funeral Home in Hammond for Charles A. Ibert Jr., 67, a native of Franklin and resident of Hammond, who died Thursday. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment is in Holly Gardens Cemetery. He was the husband of Carolyn White Ibert of Hammond; father of Jack Michael of Green River, Wyo., Glynn C. Ibert of Foley, Ala., George P. Ibert of Hammond, Michael D. Ibert of Denham Springs, Dorothy Lamothe of Baton Rouge, Mary Byers of Thibodaux and Mrs. Joyce Trahan of Camarillo, Calif. ============================= Robert Melancon Funeral services were today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Robert Antoine Melancon, 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Interment is in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Alice Vega Melancon; father of Darrel J., Lisa and Jill Melancon; son of Louise P. Melancon; and brother of Calvin, Roland and Howard Melancon, Alice M. Glynn and Diana Melancon. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Melancon; brother, Rolman Melancon; and sister, Alvina Melancon. Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 6 1990 Natilus Alario Jr. Funeral services were Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Natilus (Lal) J. Alario Jr., 72, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Friday at 2:15 a.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Hebert Alario; father of Carol Griffin and Cola Freeman; and brother of Donate Alario and Normaine Cheramie. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Alario; parents, Natilus J. and Julia Callais Alario; brother, Landon Alario; and sister, Helen Hebert. Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Leona Lemark Wake and funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at New Salem Baptist Church in Houma for Leona (Lil) Lemark, who died Friday at 12:30 a.m. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Dismissal is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment is in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery on La. 308 south of Thibodaux. She was the wife by first marriage of Claiborne D. Haughton of Los Angeles, Calif.; wife by second marriage of Edward Lemark of Houma; and mother of Wilbert Lee, Hazel Anderson and August Haughton of Thibodaux, Claiborne D. Haughton Jr. of Arlington, Va.; stepmother of Shirley Hills, Calvin and Edward Lemark; and sister of Walter, Lucien, August and Newton Lee, Viola Lee Verrett and Jeanetta Lee Cooks. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild; and her sisters, Gertrude Lee Alexis and Esma Lee Soule. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Norma Ragland Memorial services were Saturday at Metairie Community Church for Norma Campbell Ragland, a native of Oakridge, Tenn. and a resident of Metairie, who died Friday at 3:58 p.m. Interment is in Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery in Benton, Tenn. She was the wife of Howard Patrick Ragland; daughter of Juanita Wiley Campbell Martin; and sister of John Campbell of Seakbrook, Texas, Gordon Campblee of Honolulu, Hawaii, Janice Pierce of The Woodlands, Texas, Judith Gervais of Paradis, Mark Campbell of Los Angles, Calif., and Wandeen Garrison of Greenbriar, Ark. She was preceded in death by her father, John Morris Campbell. Donations to the Norma C. Ragland Memorial Scholarship Fund, L.S.U. Med. School in N.O., care of Student Affairs, 1542 tulane Ave., N.O., Louisiana, 70112, preferred. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home. ============================= Casie Voisin Funeral services were held Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Casie Anne Voisin, infant, resident of Houma, who died Friday at 9:11 a.m. Interment is in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was the daughter of Carroll and Kelly Griffin; sister of Andy Voisin of Houma; and granddaughter of Carroll and Janell Voisin of Chauvin and Ernest and Gladys Griffin of Lockport. =============================================================================== APR 7 1990 Oliver Champagne Funeral services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Oliver A. Champagne, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gretna, who died Saturday at 11:50 p.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment is in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby Herbert Champagne; father of Harold Champagne of Chalmette, Denise Blanda of Jesuit Bend, Patsy Fonseca of Patterson; and brother of Vernice Neumann, Edna Theriot, Gaston ÒCoonÓ Champagne and Russell Champagne. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aline Baye and Honore Champagne; and sister, Berna Ledet. ============================= Edmond Gautreaux Funeral services were held today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Edmond J. "Curly" Gautreaux, 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Marrero, who died Saturday at 3:30 a.m. Interment is in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery. He was the father of Kathey Duran; son of Agnes Loupe Gautreaux Allemand; and brother of Janice Saia. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Orgeron Gautreaux; and father, Edmond J. Gautreaux. ============================= Chandra Thomas Wake services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Chandra Thomas, 16, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Saturday at 10:42 a.m. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday with interment in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Gerald and Betty Thomas; sister of Davan and Sheldon Thomas; and granddaughter of Margaret Thomas. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 8 1990, Albert Arceneaux Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Catholic Church in Grand Coteau for Adam Wilbert Arceneaux, 65, a native of Gibson and a resident of Grand Coteau, who died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Lafayette General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired U.S. postal worker, a member of the American Legion Duio-Lavergne Post 237 of Sunset, AVION Travel Cade Camping Club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. He was the husband of Lou Ira Arceneaux of Grand Coteau; father of Raymond Arceneaux of Opelousas, Glenn Arceneaux, Mary Alice Guillot, Judy LeRay and Elizabeth Arceneaux, all of Thibodaux; stepfather of Dolores Stelly of Grand Coteau; and brother of T.J. Jr., Murphy Arceneaux and Daisy Bourgeois, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and six step- grandchildren. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Cecile Barrios Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Cecile Loupe Barrios, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Westwego, who died Sunday at 1:45 a.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until midnight today at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Camille J. Barrios; mother of Gloria Shoemake, Barbara Trahan, Betty Cantrelle, Pearl Cobb, Glenda Matherne, Cherrile and Larry Barrios; and sister of Felicia Incordis, Willie Loupe and Celinia Reyer. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nora Blanchard and Felician Loupe. ============================= Camilla Breaux Funeral services were today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Camilla Sonnier Breaux, 92, a native of Carencro and former resident of Lafayette, who died Sunday at 4:45 p.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mark Breaux of Los Angeles, Calif., and Georgie Picou of Thibodaux. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille Breaux; daughter, Billie Hebert; and parents, Adam and Asama Chiasson Sonnier. LandryÕs Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Cecile Chauvin Funeral services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Union for Cecile Tregre Chauvin, 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Union, who died Sunday. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment is in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the mother of Henry Chauvin of Brittany and Frank Chauvin of St. Louis, Mo.; and sister of Carmen Daigle of New Orleans. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Chauvin; parents, Ignace Tregre and Noemie Hymel Tregre; sisters, Rita Rogers and Louise Ruiz; and brother, Edmond Tregre. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Frank Cherry Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Frank Joseph Cherry, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston, Texas, who died Sunday morning. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at LandryÕs Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Joyce Reily Cherry; father of Jerome, Renee, Adrienne and Yvette Cherry; son of Sam Cherry; and brother of James and Charles Cherry, both of Houma, Margaret Naquin of Labadieville, Catherine Barberito of Metairie, and Ellen Vicknair, Theresa Rodrigue, Mary Harrington and Evelyn Lecompte, all of Thibodaux, Janet Kimbrel of Fredericksbury, Vir., and Eloise Lebeouf of San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angellete Cherry; and mother, Josephine Terracina Cherry. Cherry was employed by the Houston Post. ============================= Lucy Clement Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lucy Guidry Clement, 95, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Sunday at 3:20 p.m. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment is in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Maysin St. Pierre Carskadon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maxmillian St. Pierre; second husband, Walter Clement; son, Maxmillian St. Pierre Jr:; parents, Paul and Cecilia Baudoin. Guidry; brothers, Ullyses, Joseph, Taylor, Wilfred, Gibson, Samson and Octave Guidry; and sisters, Mrs. Octavia Bruce, Pauline Cheramie, Vilida Doucet and Anita Cheramie. ============================= Herbert Guidry Funeral services were today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Herbert Joseph Guidry, 45, a native and resident of Galliano, who died Sunday at 4:24 p.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the father of Scott Guidry and Edelia Marie Guidry; son of Aramize Guidry; and brother of Felecien, Early and Norman Guidry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edelia Hebert Guidry. ============================= Larry Rogers Funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Larry Rogers, 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 3 p.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until dismissal time Thursday at the funeral Home. Dismissal is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday with interment in St. PeterÕs Baptist Cemetery on Hwy. 308 north of Thibodaux. He was the husband of Sylvia Young Rogers; father of Keeoka, Larry Jr., Quintin, Brandon, Dominique and Jairius Rogers; son of Emelda Rogers; and brother of Barbara Oliver. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Verner. =============================================================================== APR 9 1990 Lezima Schexnayder Funeral services were today at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Lezima "Zim" Tregre Poirrier Schexnayder, 80, a native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Monday at 4 a.m. Interment is in Ascension Mausoleum. She was the mother of Betty, Rodrigue of Donaldsonville, Mrs. L.J. Gravois of Vacherie, Nolan Poirrier of Donaldsonville and Steven Poirrier of Lafayette. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hilton C. Poirrier; second husband, Wilhelm, Schexnayder; son, Hilton Poirrer Jr.; parents, Zulma and Tassin Tregre; sisters, Noelie Faucheaux, Martha Poirrier and Linda Loup; and brothers, Florian and Lucien Tregre. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Eddie Thibodaux Funeral services were today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Eddie J. Thibodaux, 48, a native and resident of the St. Charles Community, who died Monday at 10:34 p.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vivian Falgoust Thibodaux; father of Allison Ledet, Carrie Cavalier and Yvonne Folse; son of Younise and Jeanne Lirette Thibodaux; and brother of Jessie, Nolan and Bruce Thibodaux, Hazel Thibodaux and Lois T. Ridley. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 10 1990 Essie Cole Funeral services are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Essie Matherne Cole, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Grady Cole of Waco, Texas; mother of Janine Savoie of Lockport; and sister of Nettie Matherne Gaddis of Gretna. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Geraldine "Tookie" Johnson; parents, Pierre and Melodia Sapia Matherne; brothers, Eldon, Ivy, Roy and Nelson Matherne; and sisters, Mabel Matherne Pitre and Pearl Matherne Reed. ============================= Carla Davis Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Carla Davis, 4, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; sister of Denise and Justin Davis; and granddaughter of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Johnell Jr. and Jestin Davis; sisters, Corey Ann, Lorraine and Cassandra Davis; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Cassandra Davis Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Cassandra Davis, 11, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; sister of Denise and Justin Davis; and granddaughter of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Johnell Jr. and Jestin Davis; sisters, Carla, Corey Ann, and Lorraine Davis; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Corey Davis Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Corey Ann Davis, 10, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; sister of Denise and Justin Davis; and granddaughter of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jestin and Johnell Davis Jr.; sisters, Lorraine, Cassandra and Carla; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lorraine Davis Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist church in Larose for Lorraine Davis, 6, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; sister of Denise and Justin Davis; and granddaughter of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jestin and Johnell Davis Jr.; sisters, Corey Ann, Cassandra and Carla Davis; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Jestin Davis Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Jestin Davis, nine months, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the son of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; brother of Denise and Justin Davis; and grandson of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Corey Ann, Lorraine, Carla and Cassandra Davis; brother, Johnell Davis Jr.; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Johnell Davis Jr. Funeral services were today at Mount Zion Baptist in Larose for Johnell Davis Jr., 11, a resident of Larose, who died Tuesday. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the son of Lorraine and Johnell Davis of Larose; brother of Denise and Justin Davis; and grandson of Irene and Harvey Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jestin Davis; sisters, Carla, Cassandra, Corey Ann and Lorraine Davis; and grandfather, Lewis Davis. Williams & 'Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Theolene Doming Funeral services were today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Theolene Arcement Doming, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Gretna, who died Tuesday at 6 a.m. Interment is in Westlawn South Cemetery. She was the sister of Grace Oddo. She is also survived by one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius F. Doming; son, Larry F. Doming; parents; Albert and Grace Folse Arcement; brothers, Joseph, Henry, Albert, Etienne and Antoine Arcement; and sisters, Pauline Martinez, Adele Grose and Isabel Hebert. ============================= John Ruffino Funeral services were today at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite for John Ruffino, 79, a native and resident of Amite, who died Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. Interment is in Colonial Mausoleum in Independence. He was the husband of Grace P. Ruffino of Amite; father of Loretta Ruffino Cummings and Louis J. Ruffino, both of Baton Rouge; and brother of Stella Terracina of Thibodaux, Mary Checchin of McHenry, Ill., Lucy Costanza and Josie Burrell, both of Amite, Pamela Alack of Hammond, Louis S. and Joe Ruffino, both of Baton Rouge, Nunzio Ruffino of Amite, Sam Ruffino of Independence and Tony Ruffino of New Orleans. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McNeely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 11 1990 Funeral services were today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge for Louis L. Aucoin, 92, a native of Plattenville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Wednesday at 5:55 a.m. Interment is in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He was the husband of Alice McElveen Aucoin; father of Sister Jane Aucoin, CSJ, of San Antonio, Texas; and brother of Lillian A. Hubert and Louise M. Aucoin, both of Baton Rouge, Joe E. Aucoin of Deville, Jean Aucoin of Donaldsonville, Neal Aucoin of Lafayette and Philip Aucoin of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar F. and Marie G. Aucoin; a brother and a sister. ============================= Herbert Guillot Funeral services were today at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Herbert Joseph Guillot, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday at 8:12 a.m. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Hilda Ordoyne Guillot; father of Adelie, Harry and Antoine Elie Guillot, Elise Adams, Lucille Boudreaux, Yvonne Crochet, Marguerite Gaudet and Louise Foret; and brother of Anna Esteve and Beatrice Bonvillian Poole. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 36 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Melodia Esteve Guillot; brothers, Clarence and Moise Guillot; sister, Sidonia Bourgeois; and two grandchildren. ============================= Albertha James Wake services are scheduled at 8:30 p.m. at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever for Albertha ÒSisterÓ C. James, a native and resident of Schriever, who died Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. Visitation is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal is scheduled at noon Saturday with interment in St. Paul Cemetery off Hwy. 311. She was the mother of Herbert James Jr. of Bridge City and Patricia Dumiles James of Gray; and sister of Edna L. Drane of Schriever. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert James; daughter, Betty Ann James; and parents, Harry and Edna Anderson Cheatham. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lillian Webre Funeral services were today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Lillian Lorio Webre, 94, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died Wednesday, Apr. 4, at 5:30 a.m. Interment is in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Taft. She was the mother of Beulah Rita Webre Zeringue; and sister of Adolph Lorio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oneize Webre; parents, Donatien Lorio and Ophelia Schexnayder Lorio; brothers, Merriel, Eddie J., Theodore and Wilfred Lorio; and sister, Fedelia Lorio Madere. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Winnie Zeringue Funeral services are scheduled at noon Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Winnie Amedee Zeringue, 74, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Marrero, who died Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment is in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was the wife of Henry Zeringue; mother of Nell Smith; and sister of Bert and Clemsy Amedee, Beulah Perret and Marie Barrios. She is also survived by one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Amedee. =============================================================================== APR 12 1990 Oletta Autin Funeral services were today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Oletta Marie Lefort Autin, 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died Thursday at 4:30 a.m. Interment is in Cheramie Mausoleum in Galliano. She was the wife of Garrison Autin; mother of Ryan, Alan, Garrison Jr. and Jessel Autin; daughter of Andrew and Benesia Gaspard Lefort; and sister of Norman, Andrew Jr. and Rudy Lefort, Norma Plaisance, Laura Mae Guidry, Lorraine Pierce, Audrey Burkett, Doris Lefort and Mae Ann Danos. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jenny Marie Autin. ============================= Ethel Hobbie Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Ethel Hobbie, 73, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Thursday at noon. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Interment is in Holy Savior Cemetery. She was the wife of Albert Hobbie and daughter of Agnes Toups Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Joseph Plaisance and a brother, Lee J. Plaisance. Falgout Funeral Homes, Lockport, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Edia Ougel Funeral services were today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Edia Pitre Ougel, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Thursday at 8 a.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rudy, Chester and Stephen Ougel, Diana Folse and Linda Ellender; and sister of Wilman Pitre and Rena Ougel. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Ougel; son, Alan Ougel; parents, Gracien Pitre and Evelincia Collins Ougel; and brothers, Winnifred and Volise Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Frances Savoie Funeral services were Sunday at St. John Berchman Catholic Church in Cankton for Frances Nazarene Nacio Savoie, 58, a native of Larose and resident of Cankton, who died Thursday at 3 p.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Paul Elward Savoie of Cankton; mother of Marvin Brennan and Gregory Paul Savoie, both of Cankton, Debra Laghlin of Lafayette, Stephanie Maynard of Winter Park, Fla., Arleen Myra Savoie of Lafayette, Veronica Marie Savoie of Beltsville, Mary; and Charleen Mae Savoie of Hebert; and sister of Antoine Nacio of Bridge City, Albert and Jerry Noel Nacio of Larose, Hypolite "Paul" Nacio of Bayou Gauche, Missy Plaisance of Golden Meadow, Lucy Fontenot of Ville Platte and Lucretia Stitt of Las Vegas, Nev. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Francis and Marceline Creppel Nacio. Melancon Funeral Home, Carencro, was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 13 1990 Simon Babin Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Simon Babin, 63, native of Thibodaux, who died Friday at 6:15 p.m. Visitation will be at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 6 p.m. Ð 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday. He was the father of Anna Andras, Susan, Jennifer, and Samantha Larrousse; brother of Blaise, Nolan, Norman, James, Linwood and Walter Babin Jr. and Mrs. Irvin Chaisson and Mrs. Calvin Bourgeois. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Babin Sr. and Inez Boudreaux Babin; one brother, Horace Babin; and two sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ============================= Colrie Davis Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Clinton for Colrie Davis, 58, a native of Slaughter and resident of Blairstown, who died Friday. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday. Burial is in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Carrie Davis; father of Alice Guy, Luella Davis and Lorraine Lee, Leroy Davis and Willard Davis; brother of Alzeania Bell, Louise Banks, Sarah King, Shirley Holiday, Ben, Allen, Earl and Isiah Davis, and Percy and Eugene Davis of Raceland. He was also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; a son, Arthur Davis; two brothers and a sister. ============================= Anna Marie Dugas Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Anna Marie Dugas, 88, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:20 p.m. Friday. Visitation was at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 6 p.m. Sunday to 9:45 a.m. today. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Hanson and Gerald Dugas, Doris Valenziano, Alice Ledet and Phyllis Trahan; sister of Louise Dugas, Jennie Darder, Maude Prestenback, Mae Langston, Lucille Mullet and Blanche Piliteri. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Dugas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clete Dugas; a son, Edward Dugas; a daughter, Patricia Dugas; and three brothers, Jules, Joe and Ulysees Dugas. ============================= Shirley Eymard Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Shirley Eymard, 60, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died Friday at 3:46 p.m. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and today from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Ada Danos Breaux; mother of Terry Eymard of Houma, Sharlene Dufrene of Mathews, and Rhonda Anselmi of Church Point; sister of Louise Rush; and stepsister of Daniel Breaux. She was also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin J. Eymard; father, Sidney Danos and stepfather O'Neil Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Annie Funck Funeral services were today at 10:30 a.m. at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Annie Inez Toups Ready Funck, 91, a native of Lafourche parish and resident of Chalmette, who died Friday at 5:20 a.m. Interment is in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. She was the mother of Annabel Ready Criswill, Edwina Ready Seiler, Isabel Ready Meyer, and Hyram E. Ready, Jr.; and sister of Edna T. Justrabo. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hyram E. Ready and second husband, John G, Funck; parents Noema LeJeune and Abel Toups; sister, Agnes T. Lorio; and brothers Francis, Nolan and Roy Toups. =============================================================================== APR 14 1990. Goldie Rodrigue Funeral services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Goldie Focsko Rodrigue, 76, a native of Orient, Pennsylvania and a resident of Larose for the past 12 years, who died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Tuesday until funeral time at the church. Interment is in the Holy Rosary, Catholic Cemetery. She was the wife of Sid Rodrigue of Larose. She was preceded in death by brothers Joe Focsko, Steven Focsko and John Toth and a sister, Mary Riser. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 15 1990 Elma Cavalier Funeral services were today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Elma Cavalier, 74, native and resident of Pierre Part, who died Sunday at 7 p.m. She was the mother of Alice Gros, Hazel Millet, Gloria Hebert, Susan LaCoste, Elsie Pitre, Esther Landry, Ulysse Mitrejean, and Clay Metrejean Sr.; sister of Ida Hebert, Gladys Aucoin, Isabelle Aucoin, Octive Aucoin, Elise Daigle, Nelia Breaux and Ulysse Cavalier Sr. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Locadie Domingue Cavalier; a daughter, Diann Metrejean; four brothers, Felician, Joe, Frank, and Elie Cavalier; three sisters, Naiome Landry, Alice Landry, and Eugene Cavalier; and four grandchildren. ============================= Olga Laurent Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Olga M. Laurent, 86, a native of Vacherie and resident of Edgard, who died Sunday at 12:55 p.m. Visitation will be from 7-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philip. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrille and Noelie Laurent; a sister, Anna Becnel; and brothers, Ursin "Jack" Laurent Sr. and Roby ÒChuckÓ Laurent. ============================= Hernell Reed Religious services will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church at 8 p.m. today for Hernell Reed, 50, a native and resident of Raceland who died Sunday at 11:50 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 5-8 p.m. today. Interment will be in church cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday. He was the husband of Lizzie Reed and the son of Willie Reed, Sr. He is also survived by three daughters, two sons, two sisters, and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Reed. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Nettie Schroeder Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Nettie Paine Schroeder, 87, a native of Norwood and a resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 4:45 a.m. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. at Greenoaks Memorial Park. She was the mother of Shirley Kellen of Baton Rouge, Carl P. Schroeder of Richland, Washington and Martin C. Schroeder of Baton Rouge; sister of Mrs. Guy Caroll of Baton Rouge. She was also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin C. Schroeder. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 16 1990 Daisy Leonard Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Daisy Leonard, 63, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Monday at 11:55 a.m. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. She was the mother of Michael and Ulysse Leonard and Linda Bush and Brenda Adams; and sister of Oscar and Clarence Savoie Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysse Paul Leonard Jr.; and parents, Clarence Savoie and Antionette Dominique. Falgout Funeral Homes, Lockport, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Joseph Poche Funeral services were today at 10:30 a.m. for Joseph Poche, 65, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, who died Monday at 6:44 a.m. Interment is in the Garden of Memories in New Orleans. He was the husband of Mildred Falcon Poche; father of Yves, Joel and Randy Poche; and son of Henrietta Louise Fremin and Stanley Joseph Poche. =============================================================================== APR 17 1990 Anthony Cortez Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Anthony Cortez, 71, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. He was the husband of Bernice Fonseca Cortez; father of Edgar Paul and Anthony Cortez, Jr., Rosie Rumsie, and Linda Benoit; brother of Daniel, Roy and Moise Cortez. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Augustin and Rose Tregle Cortez; a daughter, Tillie Waguespack; and two brothers, Alfred and George Cortez. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lucy Harris A mass of Christian burial was held in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Inc. on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for Lucy Nellie Guedry Harris, 87, native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, who died Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. She was the mother of Westmorland L. and Joan M. Harris, Dorothy H. Dupuy and Jean H. Gonzales. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee S. Harris. ============================= Cora Melancon Religious services were held today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganza at 10:30 a.m. for Cora Melancon, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Morganza who died Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Visitation was today from 8-10 a.m. at Niland Funeral Home, New Roads. She was the mother or Beck LaCoq, Gladys Bordelon, Rena David, Elsie Bergeron, Ventress and Golda Pourciau, and Morris, Harry, and Clifford Melancon and the sister of Luicille Doucet, Anita Hebert, Ondine Doiron, and Willie Gros, Sr. She is also survived by I1 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Melancon; a sister, Edna Smith; and a brother, Charlie Gros. ============================= Joann Parks Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport for Joann Guidry Parks, 51, a native and resident of Raceland who died Tuesday at 4 p.m. Visitation will be at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland from 4-11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time Thursday. She was the wife of Oneil Parks; daughter of Lena Parr Guidry; Mother of Keith, Timothy, Steve, and Mark Parks; sister of Dianna Boudreaux. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Wiltz ÒT-WillÓ Guidry. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 18 1990 Leon Tregre Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie for Leon J. Tregre, 90, who died Wednesday. Visitation will be at the church Friday from 7 a.m. until funeral time. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the father of Lawrence Tregre Sr. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Folse Tregre; parents, Semelian and Rosalie Folse Tregre; and two sons, Willis and Romeo Tregre. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 19 1990 Horace Boudreaux Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose for Horace Boudreaux, 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose who died Thursday at 6 p.m. Visitation is Saturday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucille Templet Boudreaux; brother of Winnie Tassin and Bessie Foret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Boudreaux, Sr. and Mary LeBlanc Boudreaux; two brothers, Paul Boudreaux Jr. and Johnny J. Boudreaux, Sr. and three sisters, Loredia Theriot, Marie Boudreaux and Florence Richardell. Falgout Funeral Homes, Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Rena Ledet Funeral services will be held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano at 11:30 a.m. for Rena Allemand Ledet, 76, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died Thursday at 2:30 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. till funeral time. Interment will be at Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. She was the mother of Diana Duet, and Emma Jane Bergeron; and the sister of Eunice Allemand. She is also survived by five grand children and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ledet; her parents, Adam and Emma McEwens Allemand; two brothers, Noah and Scuddy Allemand; and three sisters Edith Medera, Lucia Leblanc, and Lucille Callais. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano in charge of arrangements. ============================= Herbert Legendre Religious services will be held at Thibodaux Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Saturday for Herbert Joseph Legendre, 52, a native and resident of Chackbay who died Thursday at 3:30 p.m. A mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. He was the brother of O'Neil, Norman and Norris Legendre. He was preceded in death by his parents Premilas and Notlia Rodrigue Legendre and two sisters, Doris Rousseau and Louisiana Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Agnes Lirette Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Agnes Usey Lirette, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday 2:40 a.m. Visitation will be at the Landry's Funeral Home tonight from 5-10 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. She was the mother of Charles, Norman and Alice Lirette, Agnes Pecor, Annabelle Samanie, Joyce Clement, Mary Helen Raffary and Lois Tabor; sister of Vergie Bourgeois and Covinia Thibodaux. She is also survived by her 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Lirette, parents Joseph and Lovinia Toups Usey, daughter Earline Usey and brother, Sydney Usey. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 20 1990 Thomas Welton Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Thomas Welton, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday. Interment is in Calvary Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Ruth Thibodaux and Juanita Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Welton and Willeann Welton; a sister, Myrtle Welton Broussard and three brothers, Cleveland, Eugene and David Welton. Williams and Southhall funeral home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 21 1990 Dudley Gaspard Religious services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. for Dudley Antoine Gaspard Sr., 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died Saturday at 3:57 a.m. Visitation was Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elena Strickland Gaspard; the father of Dudley Gaspard Jr. and Rene Dodie Vegas; brother of Leonard Gaspard, Mrs. Lloyd Plaisance, Mrs. Perry Lafont, and Mrs. Jimmy Guidry. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison Gaspard Jr. and: Norma Orgeron Gaspard. ============================= Andrew Griffin Funeral services were held today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in: Mathews at 10 a.m. for Andrew J. Griffin, 39, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland who died Saturday. Visitation was at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland from 5-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. till funeral time today. He was the husband of Patricia Foret Griffin; the son of Joseph and Lillian V. Griffin; the father of Melissa, Sharelle, and Toby Griffin; and the brother of Marilyn Ordoyn, Helen Bailey, Judy Broussard, Francis Chaisson, Kayla Fitch, Sherry and Kathy Lirette, and Russel, Norris, Bobby, and Jimmy Griffin. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Robichaux. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland in charge of arrangements. ============================= Joseph Vegas Funeral services are scheduled today at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Cut Off at 11 a.m. for Joseph John Vegas, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off who died Saturday at 6:30 a.m. in Galliano. Visitation will be at the church cemetery from 9 -11 a.m. today will interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Pitre Vegas; the father of August Vegas and Kay Danos; the brother of Wilfred Edway and Earl Vegas, Dorita Pitre, Edwina Ginter, Madeline Duet, Ruby Adams, Marian and Beatrice Charpentier. Also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Antoin Vegas and Elidia Guidry Vegas and by two brothers Alfred and Raphael Vegas. Falgout Funeral home in Galliano in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 22 1990 Beatrice Poole Funeral services were held today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for Beatrice Bonvillain Poole, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Sunday. She was the mother of Geneal, Leroy, and Emile Bonvillain, Noelie Guillot, Augustine Sanchez, Diane Peltier, Nancy Boudreaux, and Theresa and Phyllis Bourgeois and the sister of Anna Esteve. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile Guillot and Melodia Esteve Guillot; her first husband Leonce Bonvillain; her second husband Lewis W. Poole three brothers, Moise, Clarence, and Herbert Guillot; and a sister, Sodonie Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 23 1990 Mack Berryhill Funeral services will be held Friday at the New Mt. Zion Church in Larose at 8 p.m. for Mack Berryhill, 75, who died Monday at 1 a.m. He was the former husband of Hazel Granger; the father of Horace Cornelious, Lois Newbold, Yvonne B. Gayle, and Mary B Andrews; and the brother of Lawerence, Curtis, and Eldridge Berryhill. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Mack Berryhill Jr.; daughter, Leona Berryhill; and two brothers, Roger and James Berryhill. ============================= Lula Belle Lee Religious services will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Lula Belle Lee, a native and resident of Napoleonville who, died Monday at 7:15 p.m. Visitation will be at the church from 5-8 p.m.; burial in church cemetery. She was the mother of Sedonia James and the sister of Amelia B. Williams and Willie J. Blanchard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sedonia Ellis and Joseph Blanchard and two brothers Joseph and Ernest Blanchard. Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, in charge of arrangements. ============================= Sydonia Pitre Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for Sydonia Pitre, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Monday at 2:30 p.m. Visitation is today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment is in Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the mother of James and Joseph Pitre and Hazel Hunter and Nevitte Doucet; sister of Alcide and Fred Williams and Lizzie Mae Labue. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Pitre; parents, Charlie and Liza Duet Williams; a son, Tarro Pitre; three brothers, Gus, Walter and Norman Williams; and three sisters, Pauline Bernard, Elnora Turnage and Sister Josephine W. Falgout Funeral Homes, Galliano, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 24 1990 Augustave J. Adams Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Catholic Church on Wednesday for Augustave (August) J. Adams, 81, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow who died today (Tuesday, 24 Apr 1990) at 2 a.m. Visitation will be today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 1 p.m. until funeral time. He was the husband of Lorencia Pitre Adams; father of Thelma A. Griffin and Aline A. Bruce; brother of Nolan, Nolis, Sidney and Sarah Adams and Nola Foret. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilus Adams and Agnes St.Pierre Adams; two sons, Robert and Leonard Adams; and two brothers, Gillis and Alcide Adams. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano in charge of arrangements. ============================= Russell O. Ayo Jr. Thibodaux attorney dies after illness Russell O. Ayo Jr., a prominent Thibodaux attorney who was active in his community, died Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 44. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Ayo, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the church from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Denise Ann Thomassie Ayo; father of Monique E., Nicole A., Alissa A. and Rusti O. Ayo; son of Russell O. Ayo Sr.; and brother of Gregory J. Ayo and Mary S. Ayo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Toups Ayo; two sisters, Brenda Ann and Patricia Ann Ayo; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ayo Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Toups Sr. As an involved citizen, Ayo had served as various officers in the Thibodaux Jaycees, Director-at-Large of the Executive Council of the Nicholls Alumni Association, president, treasurer and director of the NSU Business Administration Alumni Association, the St. Joseph Elementary School Board, president, secretary and director of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce and president, vice president and secretary of the Lafourche Parish Bar Association. He also served as president of the American Cancer Society. A 1963 honor graduate of Thibodaux College, Ayo entered Nicholls State University. After his 1967 graduation with a major in accounting and minors in economics and general business, he enrolled in law school. He received his juris doctorate from Louisiana State University Law Center in 1976. Ayo was named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities," Nicholls State University Hall of Fame, Outstanding First Year Thibodaux Jaycee, Outstanding Young Men of America, Outstanding Alumnus, NSU College of Business, Personalities of the South, Hall of Fame of LSU Law Center and Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Member. He was awarded the Femmes Natales Women's Club of Thibodaux's Outstanding Citizen Award for his dedication to his family, community, church and profession. During his military training, Ayo was named Outstanding Advanced Infantry Trainee at Fort Polk and president of the Non-commissioned Officer Club Company C, 199th Support Battalion, Louisiana National Guard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that donations be made to the Colon Cancer Research Mayo Foundation, P.O. Box 5577, Thibodaux, La. 70302. ============================= Joseph Benoit Religious services will be held Friday at Ascension Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. for Joseph Rudolph Benoit, 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donaldsonville who died Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville from 5-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8-10:45 a.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Ascension Mausoleum. He was the husband of Louise DiVencenzo Benoit and the brother of Cecile Simoneaux, Shirley Landry, and Cirver and Russell Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gratien Benoit and Jeanette Vicknair Benoit; brothers, Jessie and Lester Benoit; and sister, Jeanne Benoit Tardo. He was a member of the Knights of Colombus Council No. 1087. Correction In a death notice for Joseph Benoit, published in Thursday's paper, two names were omitted. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Benoit, and a brother, Paulin Benoit Sr. ============================= Gilbert Dufrene Funeral services will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Gilbert Gabriel Dufrene Jr., 38, a native of Lockport and resident of Metairie who died Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. He was the son of Gilbert G. Dufrene Sr. and Beulah Bergeron Dufrene; father of Zachariah and Crystal Dufrene; and brother of Lucky, Sterling, Marty, and Phyllis Dufrene and Sibyl Mathern. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cornel Dufrene. ============================= Elodie Gaudet Funeral services are scheduled at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elodie Gaudet, 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux who died Tuesday at 10 p.m. Visitation is at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs. Henry Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gaudet; parents, Lucien Pitre and Julie Ford Pitre; three brothers, Oben, Hector and Wilfred Pitre; and four sisters, Mrs. Odries Thibodaux, Mrs. Orestil Bonvelle, Mrs. Clarence Benoit and Mrs. Joseph Ordoyne. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Whitmel J. LaGrange Funeral services will be held .Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey at 11 a.m. for Whitmel J. Pep LaGrange, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero who died Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. He was the father of Betty Juka, Pat Diez, and Bonnie Harrison and the brother of Elouise LaGrange Guidry, Ignace, Milton, and Clarence LaGrange. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Daigle LaGrange; parents, Anatalie Barrilleaux LaGrange and Lawerence LaGrange; sister, Ondine LaGrange Melancon; and brothers, Edward and Charlie LaGrange. Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey in charge of arrangements. ============================= Bruno LeBlanc Funeral services will be held Thursday at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in LaPlace for Bruno F. LeBlanc, 80, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Metairie who died Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. He was the husband of Alma Schexnayder, and the brother of Steven A. and Everet Red LeBlanc, and Anne L. Berthelot. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Lee LeBlanc. ============================= Leonce Plaisance Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Leonce Anthony Plaisance, 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Golden Meadow who died Tuesday at 4:15 a.m. Visitation is today from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Doredah Esponge Plaisance; father of Roy and Leo Plaisance and Louise Robichaux; brother of Oville Plaisance, Ena Rodrigue and Amelia Cheramie. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cleophas Plaisance, brothers Gustave, Mensey, Hubert, Valture and Anthony Plaisance and sisters Cecile Dubois, Jeanne Lee and Leonise Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Viola Verrett Funeral Services were scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Viola J Lee Verrett, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Visitation was Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the church. She was the mother of Leathea Charles, Elnora Lane, Deanna, Johnnie L., and McKinley Verrett, and James C. Verrett Jr.; the sister of Jeanetta Cooks, Esma Soule, Walter, Lucieu, and Newton Lee, and August Lee Jr. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James C. Verrett Sr.; her parents, August Lee Sr. and Louvenia Simmons Lee; and two sisters, Gertrude Alexis and Leona LeMark. Landry's Funeral in Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ella Washington Funeral services will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ellsworth for Ella C. Washington, 71, a native of Houma and resident of Shriever who died Tuesday at 6:32 p.m. Visitation will be at the church Sunday from 5 p.m. till funeral time with burial in the Ellsworth cemetery. She was the mother of Johnny, Elizabeth, and Joseph Washington Jr., Olivia Robertson, Etheal Shanklin, Dora Green, Thelma Smith, and Annie Oetis and the sister of Dora Bacton Callaway, She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Washington Sr.; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Callaway; two sons, Albert and Phillip Washington; four brothers, Wilbert, Earl, Willie, and Louis Callaway; and two sisters, Ruth Smith and Annie Williams. Community Funeral Home in Houma in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 25 1990 Henry Hicks Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Henry "Hank" L. Hicks, 52; a native of Texas and resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will be today at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. till funeral time. Interment will be in Rosemere Cemetery in Opelika, Alabama. He was the husband of Joyce Hemmings Hicks; the father of Charles G., Brenda L., and Henry L. Hicks IV; the step-father of Russell D. and Misty Bylsma; and the brother of Don Hicks. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rheba Hicks and Henry L. Hicks Jr. ============================= Wade LeBlanc Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Wade LeBlanc, 79, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Wednesday at 2:15 a.m. Visitation is at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday. Interment is in the Holy Savior mausoleum. He was the husband of Lucille Champagne LeBlanc and the brother of Rene P. LeBlanc, Gladys Sampey, Wildred Robichaux, Mildred Allemand and Rowena Claudet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene J. LeBlanc and Ada GauUtreaux LeBlanc, his stepmother, Avilas Rodrigue LeBlanc and a sister Daisy Fanguy. Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 26 1990 Peal Guilbeau Funeral services were held Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off at 11 a.m. for Pearl B. Guilbeau, 85, a native of Charenton, La. and resident of Cut Off who died Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Interment is in the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Norma LeBlanc. She was also survived by three brothers and five sisters as well as four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arista Guilbeau and her parents Ruston and Louise Boutte. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Melvin Parfait Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Melvin John Parfait, 34, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac who died Thursday at 7:35 a.m. Visitation will be at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma from 2-10 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, and from 8 a.m. till funeral time Monday. He was the husband of Tracey Crosby; the son of Antoin Parfait and Edna Dean Parfait; and the brother of Annie, Roy, Delvin and Antoin Parfait Jr. Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== APR 27 1990 Robbie Harmon Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday in Olney, Ill. for Robbie Harmon, 24, a native of Olney and resident of Raceland, who died Friday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Olney. He was the husband of Tina Rice Harmon; son of Edward, and Frances Harmon, James Frazier, Jr.; stepfather of John, Justin and Amanda Rice; brother of Shawnee Harmon Dean, Tina Mae Harmon and Kristy Frazier; stepbrother of Richard and Timmy Argo; and grandson of Violet Harmon and Bernice Earnst. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Shorty Harmon and Robert Earnst. ============================= Andrew Lagarde Sr. Funeral services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charges for Andrew Lagarde Sr., 90, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, .who died Friday at 10:25 p.m. Visitation was held from 5-10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time today. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Joseph A. Lagarde, Andrew P. Lagarde Jr. and Elsie L. David; brother of Jeanne and Lillian Lagarde. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ida Lirette Lagarde; parents Joseph Lagarde and Camelia Toups Lagarde and brothers, Harris, Abel, Thomas and Leonce Lagarde. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Laura Rodrigue Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Laura Mabile Rodrigue, 77, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville who died Friday at 4 p.m. Visitation was at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville from 3-10 p.m. Sunday and 8-9:45 a.m. today. Burial in church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Lee Cole, Lorraine Marcello, Virgie Scioneaux, JoAnn Latino, and Phillip J. Rodrigue; and the sister of Ozile Landry, Priscilla Rodrigue, Levie Blanchard, Judy Landry, Maude Rodrigue, Loniel Coatney, and Hayward Guillot. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicais Rodrigue; her parents, Philip Mabile and Clara Landry Mabile; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Latino. ============================= Eugene Roussell Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. at St Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Eugene P. Roussell, 89, a resident of Vacherie who died Friday at 12:30 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the funeral. He was the brother of Marguerite Jasmine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eve Becnel; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roussell Sr.; three brothers, Duke, Oneil, and Ben Roussell; and four sisters, Hermina, Effie, Anita, and Bernice Roussell. Southall Westside Funeral Home in Vacherie in charge of arrangements. ============================= Willie Thibodaux Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Willie A. Thibodaux, 73, a native and resident of Bayou Blue who died Friday. He Was the son of Cecile Babin Thibodaux; and the brother of Joseph and Thelma Thibodaux, Dea Naquin, Marie Hebert, and Genevieve Leonard. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew L. Thibodaux. ============================= Viola Troxler Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Viola Troxler, 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday at 10:40 p.m. Interment is in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft, La. She was the mother of Harry Troxler, Shirley Madere and Beatrice Tardo; sister of Camille Naquin, Anna Clement and Enola Leonard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gratien Troxler; and her parents, Leonce Naquin and Judith Ledet Naquin. =============================================================================== APR 28 1990 Delta Barthelemy Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. at Falgout, Funeral Home in Raceland for Delta Marie Barthelemy, 65, a native, of Raceland and resident of Grand Isle who died Saturday at 7:10 a.m. Visitation will be today from 4-11 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. She was the wife of Hirvin Barthelemy; the mother of Hirvin Barthelemy Jr., Eve Barthelemy, and Antoinette Klein; sister of Ivy Parks Jr. and Della Mae Roussell. She was also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Parks and Agnes Guidry Parks. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ============================= Christina Bergeron Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Christina Bergeron, 6 months, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Saturday. Visitations will be held at Falgout Funeral Home today from noon until 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment is in Chauvin Cemetery. She was the daughter of Nolan and Arlene Trahan, and sister of Elrick Foret, Willmis Foret, Bryan Hebert, Katina, Nicole and Crystal Foret and Sandy Hebert. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Margie Borne Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Margie Borne, 46, a native of Dexter, Miss. and resident of Larose, who died Saturday at 3:10 a.m. Interment is in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the daughter of Jessie L. Hayes; mother of Leonard Borne, Rosita Colombel, Dianna Dardar, and Elizabeth LeJeune; and sister of Tommy and Larry Hayes, Minnie Bourg, Ann Martin, Nellie Kitchens and Judy Naquin. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Autry Borne; mother, Mildred Hayes; and a sister, Mildred Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Emma Candies Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Emma Martin Candies, 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands who died Saturday at 10:55 a.m. Visitation will be at the church today from 6-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. She was the wife of Elmo J. Candies; the mother of Wade M. Candies,Deborah Perkins, and Ramona Donnaud; the sister of Rudolph, Roy, Paul, Jerry, and Shirley Martin, Louis Martin Jr., and Gloria Coutrado. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Martin and Jeanne Matherne Martin; and a son, Ricky Candies. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ned Simoneaux Funeral services will be held today at 1:15 p.m. in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son, Inc. for Ned Felix Simoneaux, 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gretna who died Saturday at 10:45 a.m. He was the husband of Joyce Dolores Babin Simoneaux; the father of Paul, Thomas, David, and Keith Simoneaux, and Ned Simoneaux Jr.; and the brother of Marcelle Landry. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny, Louis, Paul, and Lonnie Simoneaux; and two sisters, Anne and Anna Simoneaux. =============================================================================== APR 29 1990 Junius Bergeron Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Junius Paul Bergeron who died Sunday in Destin, Fla. at 6:15 a.m. Visitation will be today from 7-10 p.m. at the Jefferson Home of Tharp- Sontheimer-Tharp in Metairie and Wednesday from 9 a.m. till funeral time at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He was the Husband of Estelle Sposito Bergeron; and the brother of Vivian Toups and Cleveland Bergeron Jr. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Madrine Frank Bergeron; his parents, Malvina Peltier and Cleveland Bergeron; and a brother, Cy Bergeron. =============================================================================== APR 30 1990 Bessie Brooks Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. at Moses Baptist Church for Bessie Brooks, 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday at 8:22 p.m. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church, Dismissal services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. She was the mother of Edmond J. Brooks, Ulysses M. Brooks, Irvin C. Brooks, Deola Skidmore, Lillie Brooks, and Mary Lee Brooks. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Brooks; her parents, Clarence and Lillie Williams; and son, Lionel N. Brooks. Community Funeral Home, Houma, in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ulysse Talbot Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ulysse Talbot, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died Monday. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Elvina G. Talbot; father of Shirley Leonard and Debbie Simon; and the brother of Anita Ragan. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Pauline Landry Talbot. He was a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===============================================================================