Obituaries of JULY 1993; Lafourche Parish, La. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell; July 2013 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ========================================================================== (NO NEWSPAPER DATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF TRANSCRIPTION) ========================================================================== MARY FORTNER A Funeral will take place at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Mary Lee Fortner, 45, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 1. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Lonnie Fortner Jr.; mother of Nikki Javona and Jamaal and Lonnie Fortner III; sister of Ida Cooks and Annette, Joyce, Samuel, Frank, Freddie, Gerald and Southern Harvey Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Southern Harvey Sr.; and a brother, Percy Harvey. She was a clerk/typist with the Assumption Parish Clerk of Court's Office. Williams and Southall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===================== AZELIE RICHARD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Azelie B. Richard, 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3 a.m. today, July 1. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Pearl Richard. She is also survived by 1 grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walta J. Richard; parents, Margus and Julia Albert Bourg; a son, Murphy Richard; a brother, Joseph Bourg; and six sisters, Bernadette Boudreaux, Olive Schwab, Therese Martinez, Mabel Gros, Elda Bourg and Lowney Bourg. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. ===================== DAVID ROBERTSON A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for David Lowell Robertson, 30, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of Raceland, who died in an automobile accident Thursday, July 1. Interment was in the church Cemetery. He was the son of Janice Mitchell of Raceland and Gerald Robertson of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother of Laura JoAnne Robertson. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ALICE FAJARDO A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church in Davis, Calif., for Alice Arrise Morvant Fajardo, 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Davis for 25 years, who died Friday, July 2. Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Woodland, Ca. She was the wife of Ramon Fajardo; mother of Ray Fajardo of Corvallis, Ore., Daniel Fajardo of Amherst, Mass., and Monica Fajardo of Sacramento, Calif.; sister of Wilton, Clifton and Nelson Morvant, Vernice Lirette and Madlyn Chiasson. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ella and Nelson Morvant; and two brothers, Jules and Wesley Morvant. Donations in her memory can be made to St. James Catholic Church of Davis, Calif. Davis Funeral Chapel of Davis, Calif., was in charge of arrangements. ===================== DORIS HANBERRY A graveside service will be at 5:30 p.m. today at the Oral Baptist Cemetery in Summerall, Miss., for Doris Virginia Landry Hanberry, 68, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Larose, who died at 5:10 a.m. Friday, July 2. She was the wife of the Rev. Reggie Hanberry; mother of Gary and Joel Hanberry of Larose, Reggie Hanberry Jr. of Picayune, Miss., Timothy Hanberry of Houston, Elizabeth Laughlin of San Angela, Texas, Glynrose Brinson of San Antonio, Texas, and Rebekah Brunet of Navarre, Fla.; sister of Leo Landry Jr. of Brandon, Miss., and Frances Nosser and Edith Pauline Landry, both of Natchez, Miss. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Leo and Virginia Lott Landry. She was a clerk, part-time pianist and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church of Larose. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== GERTRUDE LEBLANC A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Gertrude Peltier LeBlanc, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Friday, July 2. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until Funeral time at the church. Interment will be in Ascension Cemetery. She was the wife of Martin C. LeBlanc; sister of Odessa Peltier LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Margaret Peltier; two brothers, Ernest and Raymond Peltier; and three sisters, Winnifred DuBois, Mary Jackson and Edrit Crowley. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== BERTHA STEVENS A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Bertha Rogers Ledet Stevens, 69, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 2. Interment was in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Dudley Stevens Sr.; mother of Terry Ledet Sr., Dudley Stevens Jr., Katie L. Uzee and Darline L. Price; step-mother of Melvin, Jerry and Brenda Stevens; sister of Sidney and Freddie Rogers, Nita Orgeron and Lourie LeBlanc. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Nolan Ledet; parents Davis and Lydia Plaisance Rogers; a son, Clifton Ledet; and one brother, Whitney Rogers. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== THOMAS THIBODEAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Thomas Aramise Thibodeaux, 45, a native of Laplace and resident of Chackbay who died at 3 a.m. today. [July 1 or 2] Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Hazel Landry Thibodeaux; son of Odette Hebert Thibodaux; father of Lisa Danos, Laura Thibodeaux and Linda Thibodeaux; brother of Edward "Sonny" Thibodaux, Mrs. Salvador Calagno and Aline Ockman. He is also survived by a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Aramise Thibodaux; and a sister, Rose Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== EDISON LEE A religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the Christian Family Center in Galliano for Edison Joseph "T-Pouche" Lee, 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3. Visitation will be until Funeral time today at the Center. Interment will be in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Dorothy Verret Lee; father of Edison Jr., Nancy and Janis Lee; brother of Jesty Lee and Una Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Lucretia Doucet Lee; three brothers, Mac, Morris and Lucretia Lee; and two sisters, Alice Lee and Patsy Gisclair. ===================== RICKY SANCHEZ (DOD not given) A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Ricky J. Sanchez Sr., 26, a native and resident of Labadieville. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Thibodaux Sanchez; son of Alvin and Alterine Pitre Sanchez Sr.; father of Ricky Jr. and Rena Sanchez; brother of Alvin "T-June" Sanchez Jr., Brenda S. Clause, Sandra S. Thibodaux, Linda S. Doiron and Donna Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Pitre Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Valcour Sanchez Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ENOLA GRABERT A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church it Raceland for Enola Grabert, 86, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 11 a.m. Monday, July 5. Interment was in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Thaddeus Grabert, Alice Diano and Joyce Brown; sister of Clemille and Arthur Breaux Jr., Odette Folse, Hilda Tardo and Lucille Foret. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Grabert, parents, Arthur and Elvira Bourgeois Breaux; two brothers, Emile and Grant Breaux; and a sister, Josephine Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ALIDORE THIBODAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Alidore Charles Thibodaux, 69, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:39 a.m. Monday, July 5. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the Restlawn Memorial Park in Avondale. He was the husband of Lois Domangue Thibodaux; father of Danny C. Thibodaux and Deanna Marie Gibson; brother of Pierre and Lovencie Thibodaux, Lovencia Dufrene and Florence Pitre. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcest and Melodia Fonseca Thibodaux; and a son, Randy Joseph Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ALICIA THOMAS A Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Vacherie for Alicia Thomas, 78, a resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, July 5. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wilfred Ellis of Detroit, Mich., and Roberta Thomas of New Orleans; step-mother of Earnest Ellis Jr. of New Orleans; sister of Dave Wallace of New Orleans and Donald Wallace of Compton, Calif. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== JAMES BARKER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for James "Jimmy" Barker, 52, a native of Lockport and resident of Beaumont, Texas, who died Tuesday, July 6. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the former-husband of Virginia Arceneaux Barker; father of James Jr., David and Michael Barker of Houston, Texas; brother of Edward Barker Jr. and Janet Prado. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elvie Bourgeois Barker. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== BEATRICE BOUDREAUX A Funeral will be at noon Friday at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie for Beatrice J. Boudreaux, who died Tuesday, July 6. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at the Funeral home. Monsignor Roland Boudreaux will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. She was the wife of Leonard Boudreaux; mother of Shirley Cannella; sister of Gertrude Blanchard. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Felicia Toups Boudreaux; a daughter, Betty Boudreaux; three brothers and a sister. Donations may be made to the Slidell Memorial Hospice Fund, 826 Gause Blvd., Suite 203, Slidell, La. 70458. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ETHEL GRECO A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ethel Lee Cleveland Greco, 65, a native of Sinton, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until Funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Vincent "Bush" Greco; daughter of Lorraine Gilbert Cleveland; mother of Gregory C. Greco and Sharyn Hecard; sister of Robert Cleveland and Nelda Hitt. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Cleveland; and a brother, Edward Eugene Cleveland. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 11 and a member of the Business and Professional Women Organization. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== LUDOVIC GUIDRY A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Ludovic "Dovic" Guidry, 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Wednesday, July 7. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Mae Morris Guidry; father of Elaine Pitre and Barbara Danos; brother of Nolan, Stanley and Melvin Guidry and Georgette Guidroz. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles O. and Clemence Terrebonne Guidry; and two brothers, Leno and C.J. Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NORMAN LEE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Norman Joseph Lee, 59, a native of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the Cheramie Cemetery. He was the father of Norman Jr., Harold, Michael, Carroll, Bobby, Billy, Elliott, Norma and Danny Lee, Carolyn Brunet and Corina Mobley; brother of Hennessy Lee Jr., Dora Mae Rebstock, Louverda Bourgeois, Lovenia Bourgeois, Julia Naquin, Clovecia Guidry and Norma Billiot. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hennessy and Philonese Crosby Lee; a daughter, Sue Lee; a brother, Paul Lee; and three sisters, Evolia Matherne, Virginia Arceneaux, and Julie Lee. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Correction In Thursday's death notice for Norman Joseph Lee, his wife, Mary Ann Cheramie Lee, was omitted. ===================== SIDNEY THIBODAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Sidney H. Thibodaux, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 7. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the brother of Agatha Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mathilde Boudreaux Thibodaux; and a sister, Heloise Thibodaux. He was a retired employee of the Town of Napoleonville. ========================================================================== AUDREY ANTOINE A religious service will be at noon Thursday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church of Gray for Audrey Zilton "Pinie" Antoine, 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, who died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. at Community Funeral Home and 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Ernest Joseph Antoine of Gray; mother of Lloyd Zilton of Dallas, Texas, Francena Williams, Laquita Moses and Salina, Gwendolyn and Juanita Antoine, all of Gray; sister of Dorotha Walker of New Orleans, Clarence Daggs, Hazel Harding, Rosalie Sanders and Marenda Myles, all of Gray, Catherine Duplantis of Thibodaux and Edward Zilton of New Orleans. She is also survived by three grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Lucille Kirtman Zilton. She was an employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 16 years. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JASON GAUDET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Jason Peter Gaudet, 27, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died Thursday, July 8. Interment was in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the former husband of Janell Gaudet; son of Lorrina Gaudet Holmes; stepson of Kermit Holmes; grandson of Frances Verdin; father of Brittiny Gaudet; brother of Ernest Jr., Raymond, Timothy and Eric Gaudet, Linda Boudreaux, Elizabeth Hymel and Lillie Holmes. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Peter Gaudet; a brother, John Gaudet; and grandparents, Mathilde Verdin, Paris Gaudet, Ernestine Billiot Gaudet and Arthemire Gaudet. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Correction In Monday's obituary for Jason Gaudet, he was a native of Golden Meadow and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Myrtle Verdin. ===================== THERESA GRIFFIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Theresa M. Griffin, 72, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:30 a.m. today, July 8. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the sister of Horris, Ellis and Herbert Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Telemaque and Josephine R. Griffin; two brothers, Alexander and Clifton Griffin; and two sisters, Evelina G. Rodriguez and Shirley Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ADELINE HEBERT A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Adeline Tabor Hebert, 76, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today with a Rosary at 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Thomas and Wilbert Hebert and Lillian Tabor; sister of Hudson Tabor, Clone Delatte, Ida Ordoyne, Irene Ordoyne and Florence Hebert. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Zeolida Benoit Tabor; her husband, Walter Hebert; and two brothers, Wallace and George Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ===================== VIOLA STEWART A religious service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Viola Stewart, 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 8. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Jack Stewart; mother of Jacqueline Joseph of Labadieville and Darlene and Judy Stewart, both of Napoleonville, and Ernest Joseph of Labadieville; sister of Patsy Warner of Kenner, Clarence Joseph, Wallace Johnson, Peter and Herman Gray and Calvin Brown, all of New Orleans, Alvin Brown of Labadieville, the Rev. Royal and Edward Brown, both of Napoleonville, and Charles Brown of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ernestine Brown Stewart. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== MAURICE ORGERON A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Maurice Joseph “Candy” Orgeron, 67, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, July 9. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mazie Lapeyrouse Orgeron; father of Glenn, Kenneth, Patrick and Barry Orgeron, Susan Comardelle, Maria Dardar and Donna Badeaux; brother of Paul Richard Orgeron, Edward Orgeron Sr., Irene Scurlock, Melva Bouvier and Elaine Gisclair. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Maria Savoie Orgeron; and seven brothers, Julien Jr., Rodney, Medwick, Alvin, Harrington "Ton-Ton", Alvy and Loyman Orgeron. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== JUNIUS DUFRENE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Junius Joseph Dufrene, 71, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, July 10. Visitation will be until Funeral time at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Pere Dufrene; father of Danny and Jackie Dufrene; brother of Ebry, Audrey, and Larry Dufrene and Barbara Walker; half-brother of Harding and Holton Dufrene and Krese Trish. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adlas and Cecelia Breaux Dufrene; a sister, Audrey Dufrene; and a half-sister, Bertha Danos. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== KERVIN STEVENS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Kervin J. Stevens, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Lena Maggio Stevens; father of Freddie J. Stevens; brother of Van Stevens, Doris Cannon, Marguerite Bartell, Betty Bergeron, and Marcella Stevens. He is also survived by a grandchild and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie J. and Zulma Maronge Stevens. He was a lifetime member of Vigilant Fire Company. Landry Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== LOUIS DUGAS A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ibert's Chapel in Franklin for Dr. Louis John "L.J." Dugas Sr., M.D., 68, a resident of Franklin, who died Sunday, July 11. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Wednesday at the chapel. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Zeringue Dugas of Franklin; father of Louis John Dugas Jr. of Poolsville, Md., Andre D. Dugas of Franklinson, Jay R. and Denise G. Dugas, both of Franklin, Dion D. and Suzanne M. Dugas, both of Centerville, Stephanie A. Dugas of Richmond, Va., Yvette J. Stoddard of Lafayette and Monette E. Boudreaux of Youngsville; brother of Francis, Fred and Irby Dugas, Margaret "Muggs" Long and Emerite ''Em" Badeaux, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse and Louise Duhon Dugas; a brother, Mead Dugas; and a sister, Gert Plaisance. He was a veteran of World War II. Donations to church masses at the Church of Assumption or St. Jude's Children's Hospital are preferred. Ibert's Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== GEORGIANA BARRILLEAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Georgiana Barrilleaux, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houston, Texas, who died Monday, July 12. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until Funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Alex Talbot Barrilleaux; and three sisters, Octavie and Olita Barrilleaux and Pauline B. Dufrene. She was a graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nurses, Class of 1927. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MOLLIE HARRELL A religious service will be at 7 p.m. today at Luling United Methodist Church for Mollie Rogers Harrell, 62, a native of El Dorado, Ark. and resident of Paradis, who died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, July 12. Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Interment will be 9 a.m. Friday in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in El Dorado, Ark. She was the wife of Edwin Harrell; daughter of Ruth Beard Rogers Gentry; mother of Monty E. and Barry R. Harrell; sister of Bobby Hansel Rogers. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Hansel Rogers. Donations to Luling United Methodist Church are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Race land is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MARGURITE JASMIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Margurite Roussel Jasmin, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10 p.m. Monday, July 12. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Zeno Roussel and Eugene Roussel Sr.; four brothers, Ben, Eugene, Oniel and Duke Roussell; and four sisters, Hermina Oubre, Effie Ball, Anita Adams and Bernice Hessler. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== EDWARD ROME A religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Modeste for Edward Rome Jr., 79, a native of St. James and resident of Modeste who died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 13. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. The Rev. Victor Pedescleaux will officiate. He was the father of Glory and Ronnie Rome of Modeste and Edward III, James, Henry, Rogers and Donald Rome, all of Donaldsonville; brother of Gladys R. Lunkin and Felicie R. Chatman of Donaldsonville, Howard and Lawrence Rome of Modeste, Clarence Rome of Donaldsonville, Ernest Rome of New Orleans and Ulysses Rome of Walker. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Rome; parents, Edward and Amy Geason Rome. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== NICK CANDIES A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands for Nick Francis Candies, 84, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Interment was in the Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the husband of Bessie Barrios Candies; father of Owen Candies; brother of Ludwig Candies. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Victor and Lena Christen Candies; and three brothers, Gus, Otto and Frank Candies. Donations to the Shriner's Hospital of Crippled Children, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, La. 71103, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ALICE THIBODEAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Alice Agnes Filce Thibodeaux, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Assumption Parish, who died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and 9 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Thibodeaux; sister of Mary Thibodaux and Eunice Gisclair. She is also survived by five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Thibodeaux; parents, Alcide and Cora Hock Filce; a sister, Edna LeBouef; and two brothers, Edmond and Eddie Filce. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== CHESTER ARCEMENT A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Chester Raymond Arcement Sr., 67, a native and resident of Labadieville who died at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 15. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Gros Arcement; son of Esma Martinez Arcement; father of Chester Jr., Michael, James and Susan Arcement; brother of Raymond and Francis Arcement and Alice Naquin. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Etienne Arcement; a brother, Russell Arcement; and a grandson, Rusty Arcement. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ROSA DUET A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Rosa Marie Duet, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was sister of Corine Terrebonne and Rosema Cheramie; half-sister of Camile Rebstock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anita Plaisance Duet; two brothers, Sidney and Simon Duet; and three half-sisters, Nancy Thibodaux, Earline Rome and Rosemary Bourg. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Correction Because of incorrect information provided in Friday's obituary for Rosa Duet, her half sisters, Nancy Thibodaux, Earline Rome and Rosemary Bourg were incorrectly listed as deceased. They should have been listed as survivors. ===================== LAWRENCE J. ROY A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Lawrence J. Roy, 72, a native of Cottonport and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Adelyn Wolfe Roy; father of Robert, Andrew and Glenn Roy and Sandra Bolotte; brother of Joseph B. and Ellis Roy. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Benita Juneau Roy; and two sisters, Hazel R. Centanni and Anna May Albarado. He was a past post commander of American Legion Post 284 and past Third District Commander of the American Legion and a member of the American Legion 40 & 8. He was also a member of V.F.W. Post 5097, and a member of the newly formed St. Philomena Knights of Columbus Council 11061. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ANNA ACOSTA A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Anna Vitrano Acosta, 84, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, who died at 12:38 a.m. Friday, July 16. Interment was in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Gilmore Acosta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonino and Maddalina Maenza Vitrano; six brothers, Lawrence, Salvadore, Joseph, Paul, Peter and Louis Vitrano; and four sisters, Mary V. Miranda, Rose V. Guarino, Lilly V. Landeche and Lena V. Price. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== LAWRENCE BEAMON A wake will at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lawrence Beamon, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, July 16. Visitation will be until 3 p.m. today at Winnfield Mortuary chapel in Raceland. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Interment in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2. He was the devoted friend of Amanda Cheatham of Thibodaux; father of Lawrence Arcement, Geraldine Beamon and Lynn Arcement, both of Thibodaux; brother of Clarence and Oliver Beamon and Eula Flakes, all of Thibodaux, Stella Dorsey of New Orleans and Rose M. Walker of Chicago, Ill. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Beamon; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Beamon; and a sister, Alma Rhines. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Winnfield Mortuary Chapel of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== CHARLENE MEAUX A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Charlene Marie Meaux, 59, a native of Chicago and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, July 16. She was the wife of John Otis Meaux; mother of Steven Schoolcraft, and Johnny, Danielle and Michelle Meaux; sister of Geraldine Gustafsson. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Girard and Josephine Kukus Kornaszewski. Donations to the Charlene Meaux Fund for Danielle Meaux for Education, c/o John Meaux, Rt. 1 Box 168A, Lockport, La. 70374 are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== HARRIS BEASLEY A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Harris C. Beasley, 61, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of New Orleans, who died Saturday, July 17. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in New Orleans and 10 a.m. to Funeral time Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby Condoll Beasley; father of Gregory and Karen Beasley, Deirdre Speight and Helena Major; brother of Ferman and Charles "Kato" Beasley, Oda Mary "Nannie" Oliver, Naomi Jones and Catherine Moore. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine Harris and Clarence Beasley; and a sister, Ruth Dupaty. ===================== LILLY DELAUNE A Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lilly B. Delaune, 87, a native of the St. Charles community and former resident of Lockport and Audobon Guest House in Thibodaux, who died at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, July 17. She was the mother of Dr. William R. Delaune of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Anne Hoffmann of Thibodaux; sister of Whitney “Bob” and Gerald Bourgeois. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elsnert J. “Bill” Delaune; parents, Fergus and Eletia Bourgeois; two sisters, Blanche Meisler and Edith Gingles; and a brother, Adam Bourgeois. Her body was donated to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board at her request. ===================== RANDY DUET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux for Randy Andrew Duet, 28, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 17. Interment was in the church Cemetery. He was the son of Catherine Stein Duet Duplantis; stepson of Emery Duplantis Jr.; brother of Ronnie and Ricky Duet; stepbrother of Troy, Todd and Darren Duplantis and Regina Collins. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Duet. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== OLDEN BOURGEOIS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Olden Anthony Bourgeois, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Elaine Boudreaux Bourgeois; father of Linda B. Pittman, Stanley, Randy and Craig Bourgeois; brother of Alfred and Ewill Bourgeois, Elvie Levron, Elsie Hawkes, Shirley Guillot and Louella Hernandez. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Aline Ledet Bourgeois; and a son, Ralph Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MABEL CORTEZ A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Mabel Cologne Cortez, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, July 18. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Michael Cortez and Gloria C. Peyregne; sister of Salvador "Camile" Cologne. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcellus Cortez Jr.; parents, Salvador and Adele Matherne Cologne; three brothers, Alfred Sr., Ernest and Harry Cologne; and three sisters, Lillian Wineburner, Lily Cologne and Olive Loupe. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ADELE MATHERNE A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Adele Matherne, 68, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of New Iberia, who died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18. Visitation will be 4 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Dennis and Kenneth Monot; sister of Adles, Stanley, Jessie, Lloyd, Edward and Dale Matherne, Stella Guidry, Jean Bonin, Loretta Dardar, Delia Bellanger and Eula Hafford. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hillomonde and Helen Dufrene Matherne; and a sister, Clothilde Hogan. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ARNOLD GUIDRY A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Arnold Joseph Guidry, 77, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 7:55 a.m. Monday, July 19. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the brother of Sister Mary "Reine" Alphonsus Guidry, O.P. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vilry and Herminie Daviet Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MICHELLE LASSERE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Michelle Constant Lassere, 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until Funeral time Wednesday at the church. She was the wife of Gasper Lassere; daughter of Lloyd Constant Jr. and Patricia Detillier Constant; mother of Brandon, Gabriel and Christyn Lassere; sister of Glenn Constant, Dawn Chiasson and Cynthia Percle; granddaughter of Lloyd Constant Sr. and Mrs. Harvey Detillier. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louise Marmande Constant and Harvey Detillier. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== CLEMENCE RICHARD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Clemence A. Richard, 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Michael Richard and Earline Landry. She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony E. Richard; parents, Willie ana Louise Talbot Arcement; three brothers, Sylvester “T-Coon” Herman “Tobin” and Clema "T.B" Arcement; and a sister, Ondine A. Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ROY BLANCHARD A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery for Roy Joseph Blanchard Sr., 71, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., who died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 21. He was the husband of Irene Rodriguez Blanchard; father of Nolan P., Roy J. Jr., Jesse J. and Michael J. Blanchard, Barbara Clement, Rosemary Scorsone, Janet Felix, Hazel Lawless, Joyce Barber and Laura Medina; brother of Earl J. and Marie Blanchard. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Bernedette Blanchard; and eight brothers, Freddie, Charlie, Eddie, Caddie, Lionel, Lawrence, Joe Wilbert and Philip Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of the arrangements. ===================== OLEAVIA BURRELL A Funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Baptist Church, La. 308 in Thibodaux, for Oleavia Bates Burrell, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday, July 21. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until Funeral time Friday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Interment following in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Lloyd, Eula and Alvin B. Burrell, Shirley C. Moore, Barbara Barrow and Mary B. Johnson. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Carol Burrell; three sons, Carl Jr. and Warren Burrell and Harold Coleman; and two daughters, Gladys B. Brown and Irene Cheatham. ===================== DANIELLE CALLAIS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Danielle Callais, 18, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. She was the daughter of Mary Jane Pratt Boomhower of Angleton, Texas, and James P. Callais Sr. of Raceland; stepdaughter of Edward W. Boomhower of Angleton, Texas, and Arlene F. Callais of Raceland; sister of James P. Callais of Raceland and Jo Anna Callais Barclay of Richmond, Texas; granddaughter of Jo Pratt Garcia of Angleton, Texas; great-granddaughter of Cherita G. Chouest of Galliano. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Anna C. and Evans J. Callais, and Lester O. Pratt. She was a National Honors student at Angleton High School and a May Honor Society graduate. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== SHIRLEY DYER A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Chapel in Thibodaux for Shirley Dyer, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Westwego, who died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Interment will be in the Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Nolan Dyer of Westwego; daughter of Calvin and Louisa Brooks of Thibodaux; mother of Curtis Dyer of Westwego; sister of Geraldine Brooks of Thibodaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Brooks Jr.; and a sister, Mary Eva Hills. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== THOMAS MARSE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Thomas Marse Sr., 66, a native of Lutcher and resident of Vacherie, who died Wednesday, July 21. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Thelma Melancon Marse; father of Thomas Marse Jr. of Vacherie; brother of Daniel Marse of Aurora, Colo., and Chester Marse of New Orleans, is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Joseph Marse and Leo Cadie Perque. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ===================== BARBARA WHITE A Funeral will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Barbara "Tonti" White, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday, July 21. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church with Interment following at the Zion Memorial Garden Cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Wallace will officiate. She was the former wife of Joseph Elam; mother of Milton White, Evelyn E. Dangerfield and Ruth E. Brown, all of Thibodaux; sister of Cleveland White of California, Jency Williams and Georgia Jordan, both of Baton Rouge, and Early Every of Thibodaux. She also survived by six grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Elam; parents John and Susie Martin White; grandson; two brothers; and two sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Correction Barbara "Tonti" White, who died Wednesday July 21, was the former wife of Joseph Elam. ========================================================================== TYRONE BOUGERE A religious service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Tyrone Bougere, 35, a native of Napoleonville and resident of California, who died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the son of Lillie and Douglas Bougere of Napoleonville, father of LeShawn, Tyrone Sarippio and Tyrone Masters Bougere, all of San Jose, Calif; brother of Eldina, Mildred, Douglas A. Jr. and Patrick Bougere, all of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== JAKE CALLAIS A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Jake "Veno" Callais, 41, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Friday, July 23. Interment was in the church Cemetery. He was the son of Harris and Victoria Duet Callais; brother of Donald Callais. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Onezime Callais, and Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Duet. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== FRANCES GISCLAIR A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Frances Foret Gisclair, 69, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 23. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Valcin Gisclair of Larose; mother of Jerry J. Gisclair and Valerie G. Shields of Larose and Gary A. Gisclair of Houma. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gillis and Frances LeJeune Foret; a brother, Gillis A. Foret; sisters, Oneida Foret Williams and Eugenie Foret Green. She was a parishioner of Holy-Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JOSEPH SAPIA A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Joseph Paul Sapia, 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Carencro, who died at 4:55 p.m. Friday. July 23. Interment was in St. Mary's Mausoleum in Raceland. He was the husband of Shirley Falgout Sapia; father of Jackie and Larry Sapia and Deborah Orgeron; brother of Louis Sapia, Louise Griffin, Oceanna Griffin, Edna Cadiere and Liza Breaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elmire Boussett Sapia; and a sister, Anna Griffin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II and a former P.O.W. He was also a member of American Legion Post No. 316 of Des Allemands and V.F.W. Post No. 3665 of Raceland. Donations to Hospice of Acadiana, P.O. Box 3467, Lafayette, La. 70502, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== MARIE ALLEMAND A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Marie Martin Allemand, 92, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Interment was in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Medward, Roland and Hayward Allemand, Delta Tabor, Esther Trosclair, Sadie Ledet, Hazel Duet and Mary Benoit; sister of Jessie, Henry and Maggie Martin. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Allemand; parents, Oville and Alice Ponville Martin; a son, Clifton Allemand; five brothers, Clinton, Foster, Frank, Nelson and Lionel Martin; two sisters, Louise Albert and Noby Rodrigue; three grandchildren and a great-grandson, a brother, Chester Martin. ===================== ISABEL BUCK A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Isabel Tregre Buck, 71, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 24. Interment was in the Magnolia Cemetery. She was the sister of Woodrow P. Tregre of Houma, Suzanne Porche, Lucy Tregre, Ann Redmond and Joyce Breaux, all of Houma, Sadie Lirette of Bayou Black and Ethel Daigle of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lunsford Buck Jr.; parents, Felicien Joseph and Marguerite Elizabeth Boudreaux Tregre; and a sister, Gladys Tregre LeBoeuf. She was a former Eucharistic Minister of Mater Dolorosa Church in New Orleans and a retired bookkeeper for Brown's Velvet Ice Cream in New Orleans. She was a resident of New Orleans for 47 years. Chauvin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ===================== RALPH GALIANO A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Ralph M. Galiano, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Chiasson Galiano; father of Michael Galiano of Luling, Sue Galiano of Lockport, Janell Ledet of Larose and Janet Sanamo of Cut Off; brother of Euseb "Boy" Galiano of Marrero, Edgar Galiano of Raceland and Edith Galiano and Rita Keller, both of New Orleans. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Louis Rousse Galiano; four brothers, Alcide, Durock, Joe and Abel Galiano; three sisters, Louise Cheramie, Mary Boudreaux and Ozite Remont; and a grandchild. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of V.F.W. Post No. 3665 and American Legion Post No. 83. He was a recipient of the Silver Star. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ===================== GERALDINE JACKSON A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gertrude Geddes Willis- Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Geraldine Jackson, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. with a wake at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Morning Star Cemetery in Raceland. She was the daughter of Leola Bessie Baloney Pinkey; mother of Floyd Jackson of Raceland, Amanda Coleman of New Orleans and Jacqueline M. Jackson of Houma; sister of Elizabeth, Viola, Ethelean, Naomi and Rosemary, all of New Orleans. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Jackson Jr. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ========================================================================== ALEX GAUTHREAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Alex Gauthreaux, 79, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 25. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He was the husband of Pauline Leonard Gauthreaux; father of Alex "Sonny" Jr. and David Gauthreaux, Mona Danos and Julie Martinolich; brother of Albert Gauthreaux, Laura McIntoch, Viola Bergeron and Lucille Allen. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrte Kerne Gauthreaux and Alex Rene Gauthreaux; two brothers, Eddie and Clarence Gauthreaux; and three sisters, Eunice Folse, Heloise Schexnyder and Aline Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== BEATRICE JOHNSON A funeral will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church on La. 308 in Labadieville for Beatrice Tyler Johnson, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to Funeral time Wednesday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark with Interment in the St. Philip Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the daughter of Beatrice Singelton Tyler; mother of Louis Jr., Wilbert, William, Henry, Raymond and Mary Ann Johnson and Albertha Lewis; sister of Ernest, Henry and Joseph Tyler, Scott Singleton Jr., Leola Adams, Louise Hamilton, Celestine Batiste and Betty Jean Washington. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Johnson; a son, Herbert Johnson; her father, Scott Singleton Sr.; and a sister, Beatrice Williams. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== LUCIA MIRANDA A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Lucia Hilda Miranda, 62, a native of Havana, Cuba, and resident of Houma, who died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, July 25. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. until Funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the wife of Joaquin Miranda of Houma; daughter of Edelmire Vasques Medina of Hialeah, Fla.; mother of Jacinto J. Miranda of Houma and Berta Gloria Bourg of Thibodaux; sister of Eleovigildo Castillo of Palm Beach, Fla., Euleteria Castillo of New Orleans, Minervo Castillo of Carol City, Fla., Antonio Medina of Theriot and Blanca Castillo of Cuba. She is also survived by a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Primitivo Castillo; and a brother, Fidel Castillo. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a member of Hispanics of Terrebonne. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== BERNICE ORDOYNE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Bernice Bergeron Ordoyne, 93, a native and resident of the St. John Community in Thibodaux, who died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Remey, Terry and Wallace Ordoyne and Margaret Gibson. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frozin J. Ordoyne; parents, Henry and Levie Foret Bergeron; three sons, Elwin, Joseph and Gerald Ordoyne; a daughter, Agnes Ordoyne; three brothers, Reginald, Armond and Wilmer Bergeron; three sisters, Madeline Ellis, Lou Clement and Ruby Knoblock; and a grandson, Danny Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MADELINE ORDOYNE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Madeline Landry Ordoyne, 79, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 27. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to Funeral time at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ordoyne; and two sisters, Leona Adametz and Eva Landry. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== SAMUEL MATHERNE A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Gheens for Samuel Matherne, 51, a native of Gheens and resident of Westwego, who died Wednesday, July 28. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the son of Henritta Rivet Matherne; father of Consuela Smith; brother of Rachel Weber and Leroy and Charley Matherne. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvest Matherne; two brothers, Edgard and Louis Matherne; and two sisters, Ezoline Chauvin and Leah Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== PAUL PITRE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Paul Say Pitre Sr., 79, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 28. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was the father of Paul Pitre Jr. and Anna Bella P. Molaison; brother of Edes Pitre, Lelia Lefort and Thelma Rodriguez. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Curole Pitre; parents, Dider and Julia Pitre; a son, Nolan J. Pitre; five brothers, Leo, Mark, Percy, Marcus and Anthonie Pitre; and three sisters, Edith Curole, Richess Theriot and Margret Theriot. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== THERESA RICHARD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Theresa Beulah Richard, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:37 a.m. Wednesday, July 28. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felecian and Elmire Autin Richard; two brothers, Roy and Leon Richard; and two sisters, Estelina Matherne and Velma Richard. Falgout Funeral Home of Race land is in charge of arrangements ===================== WHITNEY RODRIGUEZ A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Whitney P. Rodriguez, 91, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:20 p.m.; Wednesday, July 28. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m., today and 8 a.m. until Funeral time; Friday at the church. Interment will be in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the father of Douglas Rodriguez, Elta Dufrene, Norma Foret, Audrey Matherne and Cleo Landeche. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Sampey Rodriguez parents, Ferdinand and Louise Savoie Rodriguez; four brothers, Joe, Abel, Cleveland and Vincent Rodriguez; and seven sisters, Berta Cantrelle, Eugenie Foret, Melodia Ledet, Virginia Ronquillo, Laurentine Hebert, Avatalios LeBlanc and Eleanore Rodriguez. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== HOSEA WALKER A religious service will take place at 8 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Hosea Walker Sr., 74, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 28. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church Cemetery. The Rev. Harry Gilton will officiate. He was the husband of Zenobia Walker; father of Iola Torrance, Marion O'Quinn, Lillie Nora, Joyce Williams, Roland Thomas and James and Chris Walker, all of Napoleonville, Barbara Little and Terry Ann and Darrell Walker, all of Gonzales, and Betty Payton and Willie Walker, both of Las Vegas; brother of Lola Garrison of Denver. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Wallace Walker; a son, Hosea Walker Jr.; a sister, Alma Williams; and three brothers, James Walker, Peter Shelby and Frank Henderson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== HILDA LEMON A religious service will take place at 8 p.m. today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Napoleonville for Hilda Lemon, 68, a native of Addis and resident of Dorseyville, who died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, July 29. Visitation will be 2 to 5:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, and burial will be in the church Cemetery. The Rev. Harry Snearl will officiate. She was the wife of Willie Lemon; mother of Irma Ragland of San Pedro, Calif., Margarett Washington of Baton Rouge, Willie Jr., Joseph, Leroy, Richard and Bruce Wayne Lemon, all of Napoleonville, Alvin Lemon of New Orleans, Donald and Michael Lemon of Baton Rouge and Charles Lemon of Los Angeles; sister of Magnolia Sanford of Addis and Isadora Weaver of Lukeville. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, June and Saran Henderson; and a daughter Norma Jean Lemon. ========================================================================== GARY AUCOIN A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gary E. Aucoin, 46, a native of Harahan and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 30. Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Gale Valois; son of Elwood and Kathleen Aucoin; father of Shelly and Nikki Aucoin; brother of Brian, Bruce Michael and Mary Aucoin. He was a United States Air Force Officer and Navigator and a teacher at Thibodaux High School. Donations may be made to T.U.R.F. (Tigers United through Recreation and Fun), Our Lady of Peach Shrine in Bayou Pigeon. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===================== LUCY NAQUIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lucy Sanchez Ordoyne Naquin, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:03 a.m. Friday, July 30. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Diane Usey and Nellie Huval. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of first marriage, Cleveland Ordoyne; husband by second marriage, Clarence Naquin; and a daughter, Laura Bailey. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== OSCAR POLLET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Oscar B. Pollet, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, who died at 2:45 p.m. Friday. July 30. Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Hilda Schexnaydre Pollet; father of Oscar B. Jr., Leonard J. and Dale L. Pollet, Karen Olivier and Delsie Stevens; brother of Lionel Pollet, Sister Mary Imelda and Thelma Pollet Schexnaydre. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. and Marie Trosclair Pollet; three brothers, Camille J., Theodore and Joseph A. Pollet; and a sister, Sophie Pollet. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever and a retired farmer. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== THERESA BROUSSARD A Funeral took place at 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Crowley for Theresa Menard Broussard, 51, a resident of Crowley, who died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. She was the wife of Mozart Broussard of Crowley; mother of Wesley Broussard of Thibodaux and Yvette Broussard of Crowley; sister of Vernice Touchet of Maurice and Meleze Myers of Rayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celebert and Angela Menard; three brothers, Dupre, Leveland and Gurvice Menard; and a sister, Rose Thibodeaux. Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements. ===================== MENTON CHOUEST A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Menton A. Chouest Jr., 72, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 31. Interment was in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Melancon Chouest; father of Menton III and Daniel Chouest and Loretta Williams; brother of Jacquita Geise and Dr. Thelma Chouest Berumen. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Menton and Loretta McCabe Chouest. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== BERNARD SOUTHALL A religious service will take place at 8 p.m. today at Regular Baptist Church, 901 5th St., Gretna, for Bernard "Mu-Mut" Southall Sr., 80, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died Saturday, July 31. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in McDonoughville Cemetery. He was the father of Alice S. Richardson, Mary L. Parker, Sharon Esteen and Ronald and Vernon Southall. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca H. Southall; a son, Bernard Southall Jr.; a grandson, Aaron B. Southall; a sister Alice Southall; and four brothers, Frank, Charlie, Mack and Louis Southall. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ==========================================================================