Obituaries of MAY 1991 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: It is likely that this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 22 Feb 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The date preceding the obituary, if given, is the date of the newspaper, not the date of death. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 1, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Sedotal A Mass of Christian Burial took place at noon today at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Hazel Alice Sedotal, 69, a native and resident of Pierre Part who died Wednesday at 10 a.m. Entombment was in the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Raymond and Reuben Sedotal of Pierre Part. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Agnes Giroir Sedotal, and two sons, Autrey and Aubrey Breaux. Ourso Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 2, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Carter Religious services will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Virginia Baptist Church for Charles Carter, 52, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with burial in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Carter; father of Charles Jr. and Kenneth Carter; brother of Edna Mae Brown, Joyce Green and Walter, Lawrence, Richard, Alton, Feiton, Murphy, Lindsey and Fermen Carter. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Lawrence Carter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 2, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Violet Guidry A Mass of Christian Burial took place this morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Vioiet Verdin Guidry, 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wilfred, Wilman and Timothy Verdin and Wilma Duet; sister of Sylvan andJeana Verdin, Veronica Bruce and Marie Wilson. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvest Guidry; parents. Ernest and Justilia Verdin; and a brother, John Verdin. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 2, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Heaton Private services took place this morning at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel for Mary Weimer Heaton, 32, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans who died Wednesday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the initial director of the Ronald McDonald House in New Orleans and certified surgical technician. She was the wife of Dr. John F. Heaton; mother of Jack, Erika and Anne Heaton; daughter of John Weimer Jr.; sister of John, Richard, Michael and Gregory Weimer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Kearns Weimer; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Weimer and Mr. and Mrs. Leo S. Kearns. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House, 4403 Canal St., New Orleans, 70119, are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 2, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glyn Naquin A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Glyn J. Naquin, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the brother of Grace Richard, Linda Ordoyne, Pat Pitre and Mary Camardelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Marie Whaley Naquin. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 3, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lynwood Ayo Funeral services took place this morning at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Lynwood R. Ayo, 83, a native and resident of Donner who died at 11:50 p.m. Friday. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Aline Bourgeois Ayo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marcelite Pennison Ayo. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 3, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dassas Breaux A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Dassas J. Breaux, 94, a native and resident of Larose who died at 5:10 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was a World War II verteran and a member of VFW in Larose. He was the father of Roy, Leo and Gerald Breaux; brother of Lionel J. Breaux, Annie Savoie and Lorena Chiasson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Blanchard Breaux; sons, Howard and Whitman Breaux; parents, Albert Breaux and Celestine Plaisance Breaux; brothers, Harry, Duffy, Albert, Severin and Armand Breaux; sisters, Lena LeBlanc, Celestine Allemand and Daisy Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 3, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Daigle The body of Robert Joseph Daigle, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Friday, was donated to science. He was the father of Gaston Daigle and the brother of Clerfa Daigle and Mrs. Whitney Richard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded death by his wife, Mabel Benoit Daigle, and a son, R.J. Daigle. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 3, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Hammond Religious services will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Second Baptist Church in Plaquemine for Josephine P. Hammond, 97, who died at 5 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with burial in the church cemetery. She was the grandmother of David, Raymond Jr. and Malcolm Johnson. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Hammond; a daughter, Regina Johnson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Purnell; and 14 sisters and brothers. Good Citizen Funeral Horn* of Plaquemine is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 3, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnny Orgeron Funeral services took place this morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Johnny Orgeron, 47, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 6:42 a.m. Friday. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rose Marie Esponge Orgeron; father of Johnny Jr., Joel, Joy and Jill Orgeron; son of George and Pearley Cheramie Orgeron; brother of Jennifer Sanamo and Theresa Danos. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ==================== =========================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 4, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Ordogne A Mass of Christian Burial took place this morning at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Joseph O. Ordogne, 80, a native and resident of Choctaw who died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Frank and Harry Ordogne, Emily Delatte, Emma Landry, Irene Bourgeois and Virgie Tauzin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evaline Ordogne; parents, Orville and Eva Hebert Ordogne; a brother, Paul Ordogne; sisters, Florence Sanchez, Floride Ordogne and Sholage Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 5, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hubert Aucoin A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Hubert J. Aucoin, 53, a native and resident of Raceland who died Sunday. Visitation will be from 4-11 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Leolia Pitre Aucoin; father of Randy, Tina, Lynn, Lacie and Ryne Aucoin and Monica Johnson; stepfather of Tonia and Tiffany Adams; son of Gladys Aucoin; brother of Tommy Adams. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emile Aucoin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 5, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marjorie Fernandez Religious services took place this morning at First Baptist Church of Larose for Marjorie L. Fernandez, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose who died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the wife of Dr. Raymond Fernandez; mother of R. David Fernandez and Maria Gros; sister of David Wilson; stepsister of Milton Egle. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Marie Duet Egle; a brother, Jack Egle; and a sister, Mae Centanni. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Baptist Church of Larose are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 5, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ida Mae Lawson A funeral will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Ida Mae Lawson, 61, a native and resident of Raceland who died Sunday. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Henderson Lawson; mother of Joyce Burns, Selma Robinson and Henderson Jr., Carl and Martin Lawson; sister of Agnes Marts, Alma Tompkins and Edward, Harrison Jr. and Ferguson Woods. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Woods. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 6, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifton Bye A Memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Clifton Leo Bye, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland who died at 5 p.m. Monday. He was the father of Oudia Coats and the brother of Ella Foret. He is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.| He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Sanchez Bye; parents, Pierre and Elmire O. Bye; brothers, Gillis, Sam, Octave and Johnny Bye; and a sister, Bella Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Race-land is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 6, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Businelle A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at Twin City Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City for James Anthony Businelle, 47, who died at 5 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral tirne Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Morgan City Cemetery. He was, the husband of Lynda Johnson Businelle; father of Denise Gibson of Morgan City, Nikki Businelle of Denton, Texas, and Brandi Businelle of Thibodaux, brother of Mrs. Lloyd Aucoin of Stephensville, Brenda Corneaux of Gibson, JoAnn Blanchard of Belle River, Mrs. Wayne Hiles of Stephensville, Dardinella Breaux of Lake Charles, Theresa Lomeli of Lake Charles, Mabel Businelle of Lake Charles, Ward Businelle Jr. of Patterson, Douglas Businelle of Stephensville, Waiter Businelle of Lake Charles, Gary Businelle of Pierre Part, Jody Richard of Stephensville, Kim Richard of Belle River, Kenneth Welch of Covington and Eugene Grant of Arkansas. He is also survived by one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward Joseph Businelle and Mary Lombas Richard. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 6, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claire Riviere Private services took place today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie for Claire Lasseigne Riviere, 89, who died at 12:15 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Carol R. Rivolo, Roland Riviere Jr., Ruth Crush, Earline Reisz and Jean Garofalo. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Louis Riviere. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 7, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ben Harris'Jr. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ben "Nooney" Harris Jr., a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans who died Tuesday. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at Israelite Baptist Church in New Orleans. Interment will be in Blue Lily Cemetery. He was the husband of Leola Harris: brother of Selva Redman of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs Ben Harris, two brothers and three sisters. Majestic Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 8, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julia Aycock A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Assumption in Franklin for Julie Chenet Aycock, 87, a native of Thibodaux, longtime resident of Franklin and presently a resident of Houma. who died Wednesday. She was the mother of Dr. Garland Aycock Jr. of Houma, Guy Aycock of Franklin, James Aycock of Oakdale, Gerald Aycock of Saudi Arabia, Richard Aycock of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Sister Andre Aycock DC of Taiwan; sister of Ted Chenet. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 8, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelo Guidry A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Angelo P. Guidry, 73, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died Wednesday at 8 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Athea Adam and Ellen Satter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archange and Efeta Barthelmy Guidry; and brothers, Samson, Ulysses, Antonio and Wilfred Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 9, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Daze A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Aline Delaune Daze, 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Thursday at 2:30 a.m. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today at Landr y's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Annabelle Gremillion of Napoleonville, Doris Hearld of Baton Rouge, Joyce Faucheaux of Destrehan, Aline Prejeant of Thibodaux, Philip Daze Jr. of Napoleonville, Paul Daze of Labadieville, Allen Daze of Paincourtville and Henry Daze of Houma; and sister of Clem Delaune of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip J. Daze Sr,; parents, Numa and Selma Bergeron Delaune; a brother, Jules Delaune; sisters, Julie Arceneaux and Laur Diaz; and two great-grandchildren. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 9, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeanette Faucheaux A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Jeanette Arabie Faucheaux, 59, a native and Resident of Raceland, who died Thursday at 7:45 a.m. Visitation will be from 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Audie Faucheaux, Karen Dupre, Jill Stanley and Julie Ford; sister of Allen Arabie and Joyce Darsey. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Gertie Arabie, and a brother, Alton Arabie Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 9, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Johnson Religious services took place Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Charles C. 'Charlie' Johnson, Sr., a native and resident of New Orleans who died at 5:16 a.m. Thursday. Burial was in the church cemetery He was the husband of Daisy H. Johnson: stepfather of Raymond Valentine Jr. of St. Louis, Mo., and Carolyn Thomas of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by three step-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Virginia Johnson. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 9, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Kliebert A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Nolan A. Kliebert, 56, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Thursday at 1 p.m. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lutecia Cortez Kiiebert; father of Nicole, Derek, Michael, Victor Jr. and Mark Kliebert; brother of Ralph and Roy Kliebert, Catherine Oubre and Antoinette Rodrigue. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Antoinette Becnel Kliebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 10, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Antoine A funeral will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Mark's Congregational Baptist Church for Michael Antoine, 33, a native of Schriever and resident of Madera, Calif., who died at 11:10 p.m. May 10. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. at the church. Dismissal is at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in the Halfway Cemetery. He was the father of Jason Antoine of San Jose, Calif.; Shakoyia Antoine of Madera, Calif.; Cheyrelle Antoine of New Orleans; and Laswanae Sims of Houma; brother of Gilbert Antoine of Oklahoma; Nester Antoine of Houma; Wayne Antoine of Schriever; Lasirna Thibodaux and Christine Antoine of Gray; Jenny Antoine of Thibodaux and Beverly Antoine of Lafayette. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 11, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nathaniel Jones Religious services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Nathaniel Jones, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 2-4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5-10 p.m. at the church. Burial will be Wednesday in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Maude Harris Jones; father of Eleanor Lee of Napoleonville, Mary Alice Lewis of Larose, Nathaniel Jones Jr. of New Orleans and Ronald Jones of Belle Rose. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 12, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Cooks Wake and funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Joseph Cooks of Thibodaux who died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Maxine W. Cooks; father of Wesley and Cynthia Cooks of New Orleans and brother of Betty, Joyce and Larry Cooks of Thibodaux and Beverly Cooks of Rhode Island. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clement Cooks; a daughter, Delissa Cooks; and a brother, Walter Cooks. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 12, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Gautreaux Religious services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Thomas Charles Gautreaux, 27, a native of Houma and resident of Ft. Myers, Fla., who died Sunday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the son of Glenda "Getsie" Gautreaux Brown; stepson of Fred Brown of New Orleans; adopted son of Corinne Garibaldi Gautreaux of Houma; brother of Cherie Hebert of New Orleans, Terri Norton of Palestine, Texas, and Allen, Rusty, Larry and Tony Gautreaux of Houma; stepbrother of Kimberly and Robin Brown of New Orleans. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stella Martinez A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Stella Billiot Martinez, 74, a native of Point Aux Chene and resident of Larose who died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. today until funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Patrick, Joe and Minor Martinez, Alexie Verdin, Lorethea Billiot and Lubera Flores; sister of Adam, Telis, Dennis and Denicia Billiot, Ava Roussell and Lucille Davis. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, six step grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Martinez, and parents, Alidore and Clara Billiot. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 13, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Veronica Fernandes A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larose for Veronica Fernandes, 77, a native of Guyana, South America, and resident of Cut Off who died at 11:55 a.m. Monday. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Brenda Badeaux; sister of Helena Nobrega and Mernina Fernandes. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Lucinda Fernandes; and brothers, Oscar, Vincent and John Fernandes. Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 13, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tid well Sullivan Mack A funeral will take place at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Sullivan Mack, 55, a native of Cut Off and resident of Schriever who died at 1:05 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in the church cemetery Friday. He was the husband of Helen Mack of Schriever; father of Keith and Tyrone Mack of Thibodaux: stepfather of Jimmy Owens Jr. of Gibson and Carla and Kevin Owens of Schriever; brother of Muriel Mack Jr. of Larose and Alfred Mack of Cut Off, Dolores Mack and Carrie Barries of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Muriel and Beatrice Boudreaux Mack. He is also survived by four grandchildren. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 13, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clyde Wells A wake and funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Clyde Wells, 37, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7 p.m. Monday. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with interment in the church cemetery. He was the son of Clyde and Dorothy Wells and the brother of David, Leroy and James Wells. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 13, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Wilson Religious services took place Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, for Hilda Fleming Wilson, 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston who died at 10 a.m. Monday. Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday in the Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Allen Wilson of Houston; mother of Allen Jr. and Zandra Wilson of Houston; sister of Amelia Kelso and Australia James of Houston and Jessie Paige, Ida Rainey and Velma Avery of Thibodaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ida Fleming. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 14, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brother Louis Richard A Mass will be clelebrated at 4 p.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus chapel in Bay St. Louis, Miss, for Brother Louis Joseph Richard SC, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bay St. Louis who died Tuesday. Burial will be in the Brother's cemetery in Bay St. Louis. He entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1946 and served as principal of ED. White High School from 1964 to 1969. He served in other roles of teaching and administration in the schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart for 50 years, including seven years at McGill Institute and Catholic Boys' Home in Mobile. Ala., and 25 years at St. Stanislaus High School. He was the brother of Robert G. Richard of Metairie and Mrs. Douglas Augustin of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amedee S. Richard and Elizabeth Kelly. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 15, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jerrod McCallister A funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Jerrod Keith McCallister, 19, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the First Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Wanda Templeton McCallister; father of Jerrod McCallister Jr.; son of Johnie and Nancy Cavin McCallister; and brother of Joel McCallister and Edith Ayzinne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 15, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adeline Templet Arrangements are incomplete with Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville for Adeline M. Templet, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville who died Wednesday. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 16, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Abraham Smith Religious services took place today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Abraham Joseph Smith, 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 1:14 p.m. Thursday. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was the husband of Leonise Collins "Noonie" Smith; father of Wallace and Benny Smith, Dora Zapezynski and Jacqueline Marotta; half brother of Joe and Godlyn Serigny, Lorita Picciola, Rosie Savoie, Romanda Pitre, Peggy Doucet and Katherine Serigny. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, Abraham Jr. and Livingston Smith; parents, Wallace and Maggie Gisclair Smith; and a half brother, Howard Serigny. Falgout Funeral Home of Race-land was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 17, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifton J. Ayo A Mass of Christian burial took place at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral for Clifton J. Ayo, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Friday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Earline Bergeron Ayo; the father of Clifton and Ronald Ayo; the brother of Ruby Adams and Joyce Boudreaux. He also is survived by one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ayo, and one brother, Paul Ayo. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 17, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Giaochino "Jack" Saia A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m. today at Holy-Family Catholic Church in Port Allen for Giaochino "Jack" Saia, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Port Allen who died at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Saia was the father of daughters, Jeanette Laurent and Louise Fertitta; and son, Sam A. Saia. He was the grandfather of seven. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore and Gioannina Santa Coiumba Saia; his first wife, Mary Lamartina Saia; second wife, Lucille Murray Saia; brothers, Charles, Tony and Frank Saia; and sister, Rosa Saia Favaro. Saia was a staff colonel for Gov. Huey P. Long, Held a West Baton Rouge Special Sheriff's Deputy badge and was an active merchant and businessman in Port Allen. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 18, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffery Richard Religious services took place at 10 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Jeffery A. Richard, 66, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux who died 4 a.m. Saturday. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was survived by two sons, Ward and Danny Richard of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Malbrough Richard; and parents, Walter Richard and Helana Vedros Richard. Landry Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 18, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia B. Landry A Mass of Christian burial took place at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay for Olivia B. Landry, 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was survived by her husband Whitmore Landry; two daughters, Sylvia Tregre and Hilda Amedee; two brothers, Cyril and Elvy Landry: three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Amelia Rodrigue Landry; sisters, Elia Plaisance, Elda Landry, Rose Rome and Claire Landry; brothers, Arcen, Alcee, Volcar, John, and Oliver Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ====================== ======= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 18, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olide Stein A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Olide Joseph Stein, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie who died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Hospital and Health Centers. Burial was in the church cemetery. The owner and operator of Stein Trucking, he was survived by one sister, Leone Becnel of Vacherie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Zulma Ockmond Stein and three brothers, Desire, John and Leonce Stein. Arrangements were by Ourso Funeral Home Donaldsonville. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 18, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gilmay P. Autin A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, for Gilmay P. Autin. 58. a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8 a.m. Sunday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Adams Autin; a daughter, Arlene. Autin; three brothers, Loris Autin, Kilren Autin and Steve Autin: three sisters, Viola Autin, Oliza Champagne and Yvonne Eymard. He was preceded in death his parents, Sandras Autin and Olestine Bruce Autin: and two brothers, Wilfred Autin and Francis Autin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 19, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Suzanne Champagne Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church in Luling, for Suzanne Ford Champagne, 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling who died at 3:45 a.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Adler, William and Kenneth Champagne, Keamette Nicolay, Margarie Bucher and Mary Ann Lendle; sister of Patrick and Henry Ford, Rose Nunez, Anna Thibodaux and Edith Aupied. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, Stanley and Ralph Champagne; parents, James and Henriette Toups Ford; brothers, Joseph, Peter and William Ford: sisters, Mary Champagne and Martha Robert. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 20, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Galjour Religious services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Harold J. "Jack'' Galjour, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose who died Monday. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beatrice T. Galjour; father of Cindy Vinet; brother of Theresa and Edith Cherarnie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Eugenie B. Galjour; and a sister, Inez Gaspard. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 20, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bennie Lightsey Religious services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Bennie Inez Lightsey, 70, a native of Georgianna, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux who died recently. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Bennie Morgan; sister of Lulu Bell Booker, Rebie Alice Smith and Reese Edna Lee. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Lightsey; sons, Robert and James Morgan; parents, Joe. Lowery and Addie Kilpatrick Long; brothers, Aubrey and Rankin Lowery: sisters, Ivieree Suqua and Adell Whittle. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 20, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Miller A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Betty C. Miller, 69, a native of New Jersey and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11:05 p.m. Monday. She donated her body to science. She was the sister of Frank Cross. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 20, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Loretta Trosclair Funeral services will take place at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Loretta Rhea Trosclair, 61, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose who died at 6:25 p.m. Monday. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Vhores Trosciair Jr., Mae Ellen Adams, Emelda Comeaux, June Dufrene, Rose Mary Galliano and Sue Callais. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vhores Trosclair and Elda Cantrelle Trosclair; and a sister, Nora Rodrigue. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Propogation of the Faith (in care of Monsignor John Keller, 1027 La. 308, Thibodaux, 70373) are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 21, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Hanley A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas More Catholic Church for William Louis Hanley, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton Rouge who died Tuesday. Entombment will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. He was a retired teacher and supervisor in East Baton Rouge Parish and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was the husband of Evelyn H. Hanley of Baton Rouge; father of Lynn Leggio and Wiliam Louis Hanley Jr., both of Baton Rouge; brother of Alice Miller of Golden Meadow, Anna Bourgeois and Lionel and Dr. Robert Hanley, all of Lockport, Lolita DeFelice of Raceland, Dr. Fleming Hanley of Palm Beach, Fla., and Dr. Patrick Hanley of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Anna F. Hanley; brothers, John Jr. and Lawrence Hanley; and a sister, Maude Kringel. Donations may be made to Cancer Society of Greater Baton Rouge, 650 Steele Blvd., 70806, or the Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge, 3765 Government St., 70806. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 21, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aubrey Moreau A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Aubrey James Moreau, 57, a native of Cottonport and resident of Luling who died Tuesday. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. He was the husband of Iris Estay Moreau; father of Aubrey James Moreau Jr., Maria Guidry and Bridget Hymel; son of Velma Couvillion Moreau; brother of Lee Moreau and Lena Gauthier. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Moore Moreau. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 21, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mathilde Richardson Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at First Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Mathilde Chiasson Richardson, 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux who died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. John Episcopal Cemetery. She was the mother of John "Jack" and Robert "Bobby" Richardson; and sister of Agnes Budge. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.E. Richardson, and a son, E.E. Richardson Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations to First Methodist Church of Thibodaux Building Fund are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 21, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malkior Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church for Malkior Rodrigue, 80, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie who died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Chester Rodrigue and Judy Ordoyne, both of Chackbay, Mack and Manuel Rodrigue and Vergie Loupe, all of Vacherie and James Rodrigue of Thibodaux; brother of Dorothy Gros of Chackbay. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sella Oubre Rodrigue; a daughter, Merlin Oubre; parents, Abraham and Valentine Landry Rodrigue; brothers, Louis, Clovis, Anidas and Oliver Rodrigue; sisters, Amy Songy, Georgina Rodrigue and Clemence LeBlanc, Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 22, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lydia Ford Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Lydia Bergeron Ford, 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Des Allemands who died Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Father Mack Community Center (near St. Gertrude Catholic Church) in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Patrick Ford, Myrtle Taset, Ada Cologne and Mary Ann Vanacor, all of Des Allemands; Richard Ford and Marion Blanchard, both of Bridge City; Andrew Ford of Houma, James Ford of Baton Rouge and Catherine Fonseca of Raceland; sister of Harris Bergeron of Choctow, Okla., Leo Bergeron of Gretna and Michael Bergeron of Bridge City. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Ford; sons, William Jr., Earl, Douglas and Paul Ford; a daughter, Shirley Ford; parents, Wilford and Mary Babin Bergeron; sisters, Mamie Berthlot, Corine Centannie and Eva Barrios; and brothers, Sidney, Peter, Paul and Wilford Bergeron. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 23, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Eschete Religious services took place today at Cheniere Baptist Church in Cheniere- Caminada for Louis L. Eschete, 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Grand Isle who died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Libby Billiot Eschete; father of Louis Jr., Mitch, Mark, Ethel, Greta and Blance Eschete, Jackie Camardelle, Susan LeDoux, Mona Richou and Judy Westley. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Eschete; and his paRents, Gertie Guidry and Abel Eschete. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 23, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter Williams A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Walter "Doucet" Williams, 88, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue today until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Linsey and Herman Williams, Earline Duet and Priscilla Bouzigard. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genesta Collins Williams; parents, Margaret Doucet and Walter Williams Sr.; brothers, Eddie and Clarence Williams; and sisters, Augusta Hebert and Angela Pitre. He is also preceded in death by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 24, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille LeRay A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lucille Boudreaux LeRay, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 6:20 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 5:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Harold LeRay, Sylvia Morvant and Phyllis Bilello. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert H. LeRay. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 24, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Conrad Perrillioux A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport for Conrad Perrillioux Jr., 69, a native and resident of Lockport who died Friday. Interment was in Holy Savior Cemetery. He was the husband of Louise Bessie Perrillioux; father of Conrad III, Charles, Chester, Leona and Calvin Perrillioux, Peggy Boudreaux, Pat Bernard and Hattie Boudreaux; brother of Ester Jeandron and Mildred Chiasson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Allison Perrillioux; parents, Hattie Thibodaux and Conrad Perrillioux; and a brother, Calvin Perrillioux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 24, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Pontiff Funeral services took place today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Irene I. Pontiff, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Friday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the sister of Clincy, Ivan and Percy Pontiff, Katherine Brooks and Emily Babin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Aucoin and Elvance J. Pontiff; and sisters, Inez Ancoma, Asey Domingo and Lelia Aucoin. Landry's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 25, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Dupuy A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Church in Gheens for Roy J. Dupuy, 70, native of Lockport and resident of Mathews who died at 12:11 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in Holy Savior Cemetery. He was husband of Ella Dufrene Dupuy; brother of Norman, Lawrence and Harold Dupuy and Gertrude Parr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Toups and Ellis Dupuy. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 25, 1991 Marie Folse A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Marie Enzy Folse, 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling who died Saturday. Interment was in the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie F. Folse. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 25, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Albert Religious services took place at 10:30 a.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Clarence Albert, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of Clarence Jr., Holdrith, Presley and Charles Albert and Barbara Madere. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Keller Albert; parents, Ernest and Alida Aysien Albert; eight brothers, five sisters and one grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ========================= ==== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 25, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Matherne Religious services will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Inez Vicknair Matherne, 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Des Allemands who died at 10 a.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Steven Matherne, Sybil Montet and Sandra Oubre; sister of Edmond and Norman Vicknair, Eldieth Matherne and Esther Ponthieux. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She, was preceded in death by her parents, Agatha B. and Louis Vicknair; and sisters, Bernice Walker and Marguerite Vicknair. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 25, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas D. Morvant A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Thomas D. Morvant. 35, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 7-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Judy Albert and Philip "Toe" Morvant; brother of Mark and Toby Morvant, Kimberly Triche and Nadine Wooten; step-brother of Tammy and John Clark; grandson of Wilton "Red" Morvant and Flore Oncale Albert. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Theogene Albert, and a grandmother, Mrs. Wilton Ludivine Guillot Morvant. His family requests that donations be made in his memory to South Louisiana Medical Center, 1978 Industrial Blvd., Houma, La. 70365 Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 26, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elsie Pitre Religious services took place today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Elsie Gautreaux Pitre, 69, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano who died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Grace Felarise; sister of Minola Matherne, Ada Dufrene, Hilda Bourgeois and Doris Crosby. She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Pitre; and parents, Loridia Allemand and Edmond Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 26, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merza Terrebonne A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Merza "Mel" Terrebonne, 70. anative of Golden Meadow and resident of Westwego who died at 7:35 p.m. Sunday Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Burnick Terrebonne. Zumma Danes, Amay Moorman, Enola Dufrene and Sidonia Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olivette Lafont and Adam Terrebonne; brothers, Adam Jr. and Optee Terrebonne; a sister, Laura Legendre; and an adopted brother, Celestine Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 26, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Finner Whitman Jr. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Finner Dupree Whitman Jr., 64 a native of Nashville, Tenn., and resident of Houma who died at 2 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Ruth Bourgeois Whitman; father of Finner D. Whitman III of Bay St. Louis, Miss., K. John and Dawn Whitman, both of Houma, and Cindy Brown of Brandon, Miss.; son of Mable Morrison and Finner D. Whitman. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 27, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary LaGraize A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mary Landry LaGraize, 97, a native of Klotzville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9:25 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Percy LaGraize, Mary Alice Gaudet and Rosalie Thibodaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. LaGraize; parents, Pauline Comeaux and Elphage Landry; brothers. Oristile,. George, Sabin, Sidney, Louis, and Theard Landry; sisters,. Angliene Simoneaux and Jane Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 28, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alfred Boudreaux A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Alfred "Frook" Joseph Boudreaux, 78, a native and resident of St. Charles community who died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5-11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lillian Faucheux Boudreaux; father of Etienne Boudreaux; brother of Aline Cantrelle. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celeste Chauvin and Etienne Boudreaux; brothers, Maurice, Julian, Albert; Henry and Paul Boudreaux; and sisters, Mae and Lucille Boudreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 28, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joan Hanley A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Joan Stotter Hanley, 71, a native of London, England, and resident of Lockport who died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lionel G. Hanley; mother of Shiela Hanley of Atlanta, John Hanley of Baton Rouge, Margaret Hanley of Lock-port, Lionel Hanley Jr. of Houston, David Hanley of New Orleans and Jennifer Hanley of Hilton Head, S.C.: half sister of David Stotter. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Eleanor Stotter; a brother. Alan Stotter and a sister, Nora Stotter. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 28, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Everett Williams A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated a! 10:30 a m. Friday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in New Orleans for Everette J. Williams, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans who died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the father of Everett Jr., Gerald, Ronald and Freddie Williams, Sister Marie Bernard, Shirley Richard and Mary Betty Washington. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Keyes Williams; a son, Alvin Williams; and a daughter, Mary Jean Williams. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ===================================== ========================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 29, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvidge Battaglia A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elvidge "KiKi" Leche Battaglia, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Daniel "Judge" and Elda Leche, Lee Martin and Hilda Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Battagiia; parents, Hilda Riviere and Isidore Leche; a sister, Isadora Revon; and brothers, J.B. Leche and Numa Leche. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 29, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Hall A funeral will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Louis Hall, 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the' church. Dismissal will be at noon Monday with interment in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Robert, Achain and Charles Hall, Alice Keyes. Luberdia Smith and Myrtle Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Winnie Hall; a brother, George Hall; and sisters, Liza Hall and Gloria Joseph. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 29, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edna Hebert A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson for Edna Gauthreaux Hebert, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Donner who died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Stanley Hebert; mother of Carl and Huey Hebert and Loretta LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Hebert; parents, Marie Babin and Emile Gauthreaux; and a grandson. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 29, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Alonzo Graveside services were held Friday at Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston, Texas, for Peter Alonzo, 37, a native of Lockport and resident of Galveston who died at noon Wednesday. He was the foster son of Kitty Oncale; brother of John, Raymond, Clarence, Joseph, Lawrence, Helen, Valerie and Rosemary Alonzo and Florence Adams. He was preceded in death by his foster father, Peter Alonzo Jr. Donations may be made to the AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, 1419 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Broadway Funeral Home of Galveston was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 29, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrie Fields Religious services will take place at 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in Euville for Carrie W. Fields, 69, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died at 8:17 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 2-4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with interment in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Estoria Jacobs of Paincourtville, Ophelia Dabney of St. Rose, Gustavia Jones of Belle Rose, Ceclia Patterson and Johnny Wise of New Orleans and Israel Wise of Donaldsonville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 30, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Billiot Graveside services were conducted today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose for Joseph Clarence Billiot, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off who died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. He was the father of Junius, Edwin and Annie Mae Billiot; stepfather of Enola Chiasson; brother of Genevieve Verdin. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 30, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Viola Bradford A funeral Mass will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral. Home in Metairie for Viola Boudreaux Bradford, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie who died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. She was the mother of Lola Schriber, Mary Ann Treuil and Henry Bradford sister of Dorothy Aupied, Estelle Darcey and Harry Boudreaux, all of Thibodaux, and Sam Boudreaux of Tulsa, Okla. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander G. Bradford, and a brother, Russell Boudreaux. . ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 30, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Pollard Mrs. Nora Lee Clouatre Pollard died Thursday, May 30. 1991 in Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of the late John M. Pollard. Daughter of the late L. J. Clouatre, Sr. and Anna Caillouet Clouatre. Mother of Barbara P. Michelli. Sister of Elmo, Chester J., Calvin J. and Leon M. Clouatre, and the late L. J. Clouatre, Jr. and Leslie J. Clouatre. Grandmother of John M. Michelli. Step-grandmother of Vicki Michelli and Victor Michelli. She was 76, a native of Donaldsonville. LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was appointed Archivist for the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge in 1977 by Bishop Joseph V. Sullivan. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., Baton Rouge from 8:30 a.m. until 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 31, 1991. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church at 2:00 p.m. Friday conducted by Msgr. Gerald M. Lefebvre. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to: Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge. Dept. of History & Archives, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 -2028 =============================================================================== Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 31, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Barrios Religious services took place today at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Robert A. Barrios, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:25 p.m. Friday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Louis Leonard Barrios; father of Jacquelyn Roberts and Susan Tardo; brother of Lea Naquin, Lelia Prince, Louise Landry and Hazel Gonzales. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amelia Lasseigne and Adam Barrios; brothers, Luke, Leo and Philip Barrios; sisters, Lucille Moore and Emily Piazza. Landry Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 31, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henri Cheramie A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Henri Cheramie, 77, native and resident of Galliano who died at 11:35 a.m. Friday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Armina Ledet Cheramie; father of Gerald Cheramie; brother of Marie Lafont and Julia, Henry, Delton and Hector Cheramie. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Felicia Pitre and Vincent Cheramie; brother, Alidor Cheramie; and sisters, Soliska Gisclair and Loviska Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 31, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Blanch Frank Religious services will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Blanch Frank, 78, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans who died at 6:30 a.m. May 31. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4:30 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with interment in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Isabella Joseph. Clara Richardson and Welmon Frank Jr., all of New Orleans; sister of Dorothy Coleman, Gladys Robinson and Oscar Willliams, all of Paincourtville. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Clara Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 31, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Johnson A funeral took place Sunday at the Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas, for James R. Johnson, 63, a native of Shreveport and former resident of Houma who died at 4 a.m. Friday. Interment was in Marshall Cemetery. He was the husband Bebe Kaye Johnson of Marshall Texas; father of Laura Shirley of Marshall, Debbie Clore of Harligen, Texas, Candy Hayes of Houston and Julie Guidry of Donner; brother of Phillip N. Johnson of O'Fallon, Ill. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johnson Sr. Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daily Comet Lafourche Parish May 31, 1991 Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mack Morris A funeral will take place at 8 p.m. today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Mack Charles "M.C." Morris, 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 4 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eva Burdis Morris of Napoleonville; father of Doretha M. Diggs, M.C. Morris Jr. and Tyrone Morris, all of Napoleonville; brother of Jessie Brown of Texas. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mathilda Morris. ===============================================================================