Obituaries of SEPTEMBER 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) ========================================================================== RECORDS ARE ORDERED BY DOD WHERE POSSIBLE ========================================================================== 1 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== BERTHA BOUDREAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Bertha Hebert Boudreaux, 77, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma who died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 4-9:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the chapel. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Douglas Joseph Boudreaux; mother of Ted Joseph Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; sister of Emmanuel Hebert Jr. of Houma, Archie Hebert of Chacahoula and Joseph Hebert of Lake City, Fla., Rita Louviere of Thibodaux, Mary Louise LaJaunie of Schriever and Pearl Tabor of Raceland. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Aline Braud Hebert Sr.; brothers, Louis, Roy and Bernie Hebert; a sister, Margaret Hebert Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== OCEANA CALLAIS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Oceana Guidry Callais, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from noon until Funeral time today at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was mother of Roland, Irwin and Calvin Callais and Betty Birdsall; sister of Josephine Spies. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 32 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edville Callais; parents, Marcelin and Josephine Remont Guidry; brothers, Clovis, Andrew, Louis, Raymond, Joseph, Levy and Charles Guidry; sisters, Agnes Lefort, Margaret Guidry, Henrietta Machado and Natalie Angelette. She is also preceded in death by two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ALBERTHA COOKS A Funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Albertha De Boue Cooks, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until Funeral time today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Leonard Jr., Samuel, Bernice and Mary Cooks; stepmother of Louise Jones; sister of Mary Coler. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Cooks Sr.; parents, Walter and Patsy Warner De Boue; a son, Joseph Cooks Sr.; a daughter, Leona Robinson; three brothers, Junius Sr., Hudson and Edmond De Boue; and four sisters, Ella De Boue, Emma Price, Laura Hudson and Annie Van Buren. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== WILTON MORVANT Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux at 10 a.m. for Wilton "Red" Morvant, 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. He was father of Jimmy and Philip "Toe" Morvant and Clara M. Aysenne; brother of Emelda Kraemer, Ulysses, Sylvan and Wilbur Morvant. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ludivine "Venu" Gauthe' Morvant; parents, Tanily and Anastasia Thibodeaux Morvant; a grandson, Thomas Morvant; brothers, Thomas and Stanley Morvant; and a sister, Ulyssesia Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANASTIZE RIVERE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Anastize Pintado Rivere, 75, a native and resident of Bruley-St.Vincent who died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Roger, Clifton, Youman, Autry, Alfred, Russell and William Rivere and Virgie Gaudet; sister of Junior and O'Neil Pintado and Elsie Cavalier. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rivere; parents, Stanislaus and Elizabeth Rivere Pintado; a brother, Moise Pintado, a sister, Mabel Rivere. She is also preceded in death by a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANNETTE SIMON Religious services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. for Annette Amedee Simon, 91, a native and resident if Vacherie who died at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was mother of Leo and Larry Simon of Vacherie, Therese S. Cazenave of LaPlace, Lena S. Himel of Labadieville, Lea S. Becnel of Vacherie, Mae S. Martinez and Ella S. Dempster of Kraemer and Kate S. Wood of Houma; sister of Tana A. Rodrigue, Bertha A. Poleto and Lorenza A. Blank. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Simon; brothers, Sam, Norman and James Amedee; sisters, Georgine Simon, Yvette Waguespack and Sedelise Hymel; parents, Sulpice and Lovenia Webre Amedee. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 2 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ELSIE BRAUD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Elsie Clement Braud, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the sister of Leslie J. Clement of Thibodaux, Evelyn and June Clement of Thibodaux and Beverly C. Steed of Coulee Dam, Wash. She was preceded in death by her husband, Suddy G. Braud; parents, Leon J. and Clothilde Bourgeois Clement; brothers, Leon Jr. and Bert Clement; and a sister, Gladys Clement. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ESPERANCE CHAUVIN Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard for Esperance Leroux Chauvin, 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Edgard who died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was mother of Eugene, Ivy, Raymond, Philip Jr., Ray and Myles Chauvin, Mrs. Frances (Verline) Pellegrin, Mrs. Ronald (Bertha) de Marsche, and Mrs. Nolan (Paulette) Amedee; sister of Antoinette Boe, Felecie Faucheux, Eva Keller and Ruffin Leroux. She is also survived by 45 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Chauvin; a daughter, Amelie C. Kaupp; sisters Florence Keller. Millet-Guidry Funeral Home of Edgard is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MARCELIN GUIDROZ A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Marcelin "Marcie" Guidroz, 76, a native and resident of Larose who died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Visitation will be from noon until Funeral time today at the church. Interment will be in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was husband of Beatrice Callais Guidroz; father of Gerald and Daniel Guidroz, Merrill Thomassie and Barbara Bourg; brother of Mark Guidroz, Euphrasie Defelice and Maude Eymard. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Elva Robichaux Guidroz; brothers, Claude and Edward Guidroz; sisters, Victoria Guidroz, Agatha Authement and Agnes Guidroz. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ========================================================================== 3 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== AVIT BOUDREAUX Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Avit J. Boudreaux, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Visitation is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby LeBouef Boudreaux; father of Raymond Boudreaux and Mabel Boudreaux Sampey; and brother of Alcida Scontion. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Adeline Boudreaux; sister, Marie B. Guillot; step-brothers, Raoul, Noray and Andrew Ordoyne; and step- sisters, Ida and Cora Clement. He was a welder and former employee of the city of Thibodaux. ===================== VOLCAR CHERAMIE Funeral services were held Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Volcar "Rue" Cheramie, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose who died Friday, Sept. 3. Interment was in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Jeanne Gisciair Cheramie; father of Norris and Charley Cheramie and Kate Cheramie Brady; and brother of Ramsey Cheramie, Venice Breaux, Helen Ledet and Betty Terrebonne. He is also eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levy and Sedonia Ledet Cheramie; sisters, Irene Melancon, Elmire Guidry and Hilda Hebert; brothers, Anthoine and Harding Cheramie; and a great grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== HOWARD FOLSE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Howard "White" J. Folse Sr., 70, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Burial was in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Uzee Folse; father of Howard J. Folse Jr. and Sherry Melancon; brother of Emile Folse. He is also survived by four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Eva Gaudet Folse; and a sister, Lois Gervais. He was a veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ODETTE RICHARD A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Odette A. Richard, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Charles T., Hubert, Beatrice and Cecile Richard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignace and Olivia Rodrigue Richard; and brothers, Phillip, Claude, Armand, Roger, Robert and Eugene Richard. ========================================================================== 4 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ADA HILL A religious service took place at 1 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Ada Jurgens Hill, 95, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Burial was in the Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was mother of Arta Hill LeBoeuf; sister of Louise Price. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and nine great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.A. "Butch" Hill; parents, Frank Jurgens and Elizabeth Cheristian Jurgens Hill; a son, Wayne Hill; a brother, Frank Jurgens, Jr.; two sisters, Frances Uzee and Caroline Dejean; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 5 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== PRESTON DUET A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Preston Paul Duet, 68, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma who died at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Visitation is scheduled from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home Inc., Houma. Interment is in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Ann Andras Duet; and father of Jimmy Duet of Mobile, Ala., Michael and Charles Duet of Houma, Wayne, Brian and Thomas Duet of Bayou Blue, Barbara Boudoin of Theriot, Kathleen Fonseca, Judy Michelle, Linda Fussell and Beverly Marcel of Bayou Blue, Elaine Cortez of Chackbay, Lorraine LeBlanc of Coteau, Mary Gagnaux and Carolyn Guillory of Donner, Roberta, Melissa and Dawn Duet of Houma, Annette Hebert of Shreveport, and Melissa Duet and Tracey Duplantis of Denver, Colo. . He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Amelia Darden Duet; brothers, Willie, Edward, Rene, Edwin, Horace and Roland Duet; and sister, Maggie Bergeron. ===================== VIRGINIA FOLSE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Virginia Alice Miller Folse, 51, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5:07 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Burial was in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Clyde Folse; daughter of Tonya Teresa Dempster; mother of Clyde Jr. and Michael Folse and Marie Rome; half-sister of Hubert Zeller Jr.; foster sister of Roland Dowouis. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Miller. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 6 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== LINDBERG CROSBY A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Lindberg Joseph Crosby, 64, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, who died at 5:32 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Joyce Pitre Crosby; father of Susan C. Fremin and Chucky Joseph and Tommy Paul Crosby; brother of Vinton J. Crosby, Pearl Eymard, Elma Toups, Beatrice "Tissie" Curole, Myrna Griffin and Kathleen Cheramie. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webster and Cedonia Callais Crosby. He owned Crosby Marine Service Inc. and was an antique car enthusiast and a member of the Havery Canal Association and Etoile Polaire Masonic Lodge in New Orleans. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JAMES TURNER A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Allen Chapel Methodist Church in Thibodaux for James Turner, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday, Sept. 6. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. at the church with burial following in the Calvary Methodist Cemetery. He was the brother of Ethel Adams of Thibodaux and Mildred Leach of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Ethel Turner; and a sister, Doris Turner. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 7 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ARABELLE ARCENEAUX A religious service took place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church for Arabelle Lee Arceneaux, 88, a native of Brookville, Ind., and resident of Des Allemands, who died Tuesday, Sept. 7. Burial was in the Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Jacqueline Jane Jennings. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Arceneaux; and her parents, Henry and Katherine Herman Lee. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== DAVID DITUCCI A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at Berean Bible Church on Hickory Street in Thibodaux for David Irving DiTucci Sr., 75, a native of Woburn, Mass., and resident of Thibodaux who died Tuesday, Sept. 7. He was the father of David Jr., Ralph Edward and Thomas Joseph DiTucci; brother of Joseph, Dan and John DiTucci, Jeanne Miles, Helen Edwards and Lucy Grossi. He is also survived by four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by Margaret Henderson DiTucci; a daughter, Glenn McNeely; parents, Ralph Joseph and Josephine Mecone DiTucci; and a brother, Eddie DiTucci. Memorial donations can be made to 115 Cypress Lane, Thibodaux, La 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JEANNE LASSEIGNE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jeanne Julia Lasseigne, 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leotard and Lena Naquin Lasseigne; five sisters, Emily Bowden, Nila Naquin, Una Himel, Celine Babin and Emma Elfert; and two brothers, Sam and Etienne Lasseigne. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 46 years in Assumption Parish and two years at St. Philomena Elementary School. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 8 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== EDWIN ACOSTA A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Edwin L. "Dean" Acosta, 81, a native of Marrero and resident of Raceland, who died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial is in the church Cemetery. He was the brother of Joe Acosta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helena Gautreaux Acosta; four brothers, Louis, August, Ambrose and Robert Acosta Jr.; and five sisters, Mena Proche, Lena Poche, Lucille Bose, Lucia Poschoff and Pearl Landry. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 9 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ARMAND ARCEMENT JR. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens for Armand Arcement Jr., 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, who died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 6 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial is in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Joyce Jendron Arcement; father of Sidney, Kevin and Jerome Taylor, Paulette Green and Renae Plaisance; brother of Doris Lagarde, Barbara Troxler, Alice Arceneaux and Richard, Earl, Ashton and Francis Arcement. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Adeline Richard Arcement, and a grandchild. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts in Raceland. ===================== ALICE CHERAMIE A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Alice Lefort Cheramie, 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 9. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial is in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Raleigh Cheramie and Dale Cheramie Kiffe. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orleans Cheramie; parents, Eugene and Louise Plaisance Lefort; four brothers, Louis, Ellis, Davidson and Eugene Lefort Jr.; and four sisters, Ada Martin, Elise Cheramie, Edith Benoit and Gladys Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== DOROTHY GALES A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Dorothy Gales, 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Raceland, who died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel in Raceland. A wake will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Burial will be in Mary Cemetery. She was the mother of Joseph Gales Sr. of New Orleans, Ernest Gales of Cut Off, David Gales of Raceland, James Johnson of Thibodaux and Irvin Jr., Jeffery and Evelyn Gales, Margarite Thrones and Rosemary Bellard, all of Raceland. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gales; parents, Cleveland and Flavia Hogan Sr.; a daughter, Emela Fisher; two brothers, Eugene and Edward Hogan; a sister Aretha Charles. ========================================================================== 10 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== OVIDE ARNONDIN A religious service took place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Golden Meadow for Ovide "Barker" Arnondin, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Regina Doucet Arnondin; stepfather of Wood Wardson Lathrop, Ruby Cantrelle, Peggy Cheramie and Deborah Orgeron. He is also survived by 13 step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Celeste Danos Arnondin; and a brother, Emile Arnondin Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== GILBERT BREAUX A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Gilbert Breaux, 66, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. Burial was in the church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Ursula Pennison Breaux; and a sister, Mrs. Clayton Chiasson. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 11 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ALFRED KLINGMAN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Alfred John Klingman, 63, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 7:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. He was the former husband of Ericka Boyd of Gray; father of Kenneth Klingman of Hammond, John, Victoria and Margaret Klingman and Pauline Crochet, all of Houma, Inez Larouse of Raceland and Dollie Blakeman of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother of Floyd and Leon Klingman, both of Houma, survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sadie Gautreaux Klingman; and a brother, Sidney Klingman. He was a retired Sergeant First Class of the United States Army. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== DANIELLE MEAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Danielle Grace Meaux, 18, a native of Lockport and resident of Valentine, who died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Home in Larose. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. She was the fiancee of Dean Duet; daughter of John Otis Meaux; sister of Johnny and Michelle Meaux and Steven Schoolcraft. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlene Kornaszewski Meaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 12 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== HERBERT BROWN A religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Herbert Brown Sr., 75, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church Cemetery. The Rev. Andrew Richardson will officiate. He was the husband of Elizabeth Brown; father of Herbert Jr., Sterling and Earnest Brown, Virgie Landry, Ruby North, Ruth Carter, Rachel Landry, and Betty Solete, all of Belle Rose, and Allen Brown of Donaldsonville; brother of Lloyd Brown of Mariguin, Louella King of Baton Rouge and Hilda August of Belle Rose. He is also survived by 45 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 5 great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Brown, a son, Jimmy Brown; five grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters. ===================== RITA COLWORT A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Rita Elise Chaisson Colwort, 74, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:28 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Burial was in the church Cemetery. She was the sister of Guy Chaisson, Bridget C. Pitre and Alice Breaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Joseph Colwort; parents, Leon Joseph and Eliza Gaudet Chaisson; and three brothers, Gabriel "B.L.", Charles E. and Eves Chaisson. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ===================== CARY GRIFFIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Cary Griffin, 35, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. He was the father of Cary Jr. and Jeremy Griffin; brother of Daniel, Donald, Dennis, Robert, Perry, Victor and Anthony Griffin, Diana Lasseigne, Patricia LeCompte and Robin Lefort; former husband of Florence Billiot. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Emily Griffin; and a brother, John Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 13 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== NAPOLEON BOUDREAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Napoleon "Nap" Boudreaux, 89, a native of Erath and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Dale Boudreaux, Dot Rivet and Jeanita West. He is also survived by three brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Traigle Boudreaux; parents, Clobule and Ida Beaudoin Boudreaux; two sons, Jerry "Red" and Bobby Boudreaux; three brothers; and two sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== THELMA DARDAR A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Thelma Jean Dardar Dardar, 69, a native of Isle of Jean Charles and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. Burial was in the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of Homer J. Dardar; mother of Theordore Jr., LeRoy, Mitchell Sr., and Daniel P. Dardar, Marion Lee, Desther Davis, Guirley Johnson, Catherine Martel and Della Naquin; sister of Harry and Justine Dardar and Sylvester Billiot. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 35 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Ellen Verdun Dardar; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 14 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== HAROLD ARMSTRONG A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Harold Paul “Hap” Armstrong, 79, a native of Bartlesville, Okla., and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Visitation will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Okla. He was the husband of Rose Locke Armstrong; father of Paul Wayne and Harland Earl Armstrong and Barbara Grabowski. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Armstrong; parents, Henry and June Chapman Armstrong; a brother, Herbert Armstrong; and a sister, Minnie Garrett. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== IRENE CHAUVET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Irene Savoie Chauvet, 79, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Burial was in the church Cemetery. She was the sister of Sidney J. Savoie, Louise S. Comeaux and Inez Trentacosta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J. Chauvet; parents, Eves and Octavia Bourgeois Savoie; two brothers, Irvin and Eves J. Savoie II; and two sisters, Rhenette S. Thomassie and Della S. Pervan. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JOSEPH CULOTTA A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas for Joseph L. Culotta Sr., 79, a native and resident of Opelousas, who died Tuesday, Sept. 14. Burial was in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Lita Castille Culotta of Opelousas; father of Joseph Luke Culotta Jr. of Lafayette, Mary Joan Soileau and Gayle Babin, both of Opelousas; brother of Phillip, Sam and Dominic Culotta, all of Metairie, Guy, Antoinette "Nita" and Ruth Culotta and Sarah Vedros, all of Lockport, Frank Culotta of Lafayette, Mary Jane Henlkeman of Defiance, Iowa, and Anna Culotta of Raceland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Frances Lusco Culotta; and a brother, Vincent Culotta. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Council 3409. He served as a deputy for 18 years with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Department. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANNA DUET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Anna Gisclair Duet, 75, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Burial was in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Miranda Doucet; sister of Sweetsay, Frisco and Eddie Gisclair, Belle Bruce and Effie Pierce. She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of first marriage, O'Neil Galliano; husband of second marriage, Donatien Duet; parents, Dalton and Lorenza Hebert Gisclair; a son, Nilton Galliano; and two sisters, Mazie Eymard and Celeste "Domie" Kieffe. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ELPHEGE FOLSE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Elphege "Yump" Joseph Folse, 87, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church hall. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. He was the father of Harold, Felix and Andrew Folse, Anna Belle Gravois, Seraphine Ponville, Genevieve Cortez and Madeline Fournier; brother of Early, Ferdinand, O'Neil and Lewis Folse and Viola Tregre. He is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odile Steib Folse; parents, Alexander and Seraphine Matherne Folse; a son, Lendreaux Folse; three brothers, Clarence, Oledo and Harris Folse; three sisters, Eunice Stein, Veinna Tregre and Celeonie Dempster; and two grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== KATHERINE MAYET A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Houma for Katherine Anne Marcombe Yeats Mayet, 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the daughter of Hector P. and Enola Schaubhut Marcombe of Vacherie; mother of Kevin H. Yeats of Destrehan, Delane Yeats Detiveaux of Thibodaux, Pamela Yeats Ek of Sweden, Patricia Yeats Loyd of Clarksville, Tenn., and Teresa Jo Yeats of Houma; sister of Wayland P. and Robert E. Marcombe of Baton Rouge, Rose Marcombe Clement of Schriever, Elizabeth Marcombe Morvant of Chackbay, Marlene Marcombe Webre of Vacherie and Donna Marcombe St. Pierre of Cut Off. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 15 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== IRENE JORDEN A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte for Irene Sharpe Jorden, 74, a native of Vienna and resident of Luling, who died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Lonnie Jorden; mother of Perry Jorden, Lonnine Adamietz and Brenda LeRay; sister of Lorine Sheppard. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie David and Tava Dutton Sharpe; and a grandson, Craig LeRay. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 16 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== EDMOND CAVALIER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Edmond "Tab" Cavalier, 75, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the brother of Allen, Ferdnand and Frank Cavalier and Annie C. Gros. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Brown Cavalier; parents, Lucien and Ozillia Alborado Cavalier; seven brothers; and two sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NOEL DUVIC A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church for Noel C. Duvic, 91, who died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Burial was in Metairie Cemetery. He was the father of Noel C. Duvic Jr. of Houston, Madeleine St. Romain of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Marie Elina Reinecke of New Orleans. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Medeleine Cherbonnier Duvic; a son, Edward C. Duvic; parents Frank C. and Marie Noel Duvic; three brothers, Frank R., Marcel A. and Cleveland M. Duvic; and a sister, Marguerite Duvic Mahoney. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 17 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== VIOLA ARCENEAUX A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Viola Dover Arceneaux, 67, a native of New Iberia and resident of Lockport, who died at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. Burial was in the church Cemetery. She was the loved one of Frank Alongia; daughter of Laura Freyou Dover; mother of Alvin "Zorro," Dale, Mark and Brent Arceneaux and Nettie Falgout; sister of John Dover, Irene Shade and Mable Sadler. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, George Dover; and a brother, Sidney Dover. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ===================== LAWRENCE WILLIAMS A funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Vacherie for Lawrence "Dealy" Williams Sr., 65, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial following in the church Cemetery. The Rev. Lucien R. Garrett Sr. will officiate. He was the husband of Onelia Gloster Williams; father of Lawrence Williams Jr., Cleaster Steib, Laverne Jeffery, Annette Gaskin, Philip Augustine Jr., Donald and Rachelle Gloster and Avis Simoneaux; brother of Leona Cage, Eva W. Stewart, Solomon, Cornelius, Israel Bonnie, Matthew Sr. and Thomas Williams II, Ora Bell Rybiskie and Ethel Bell Johnson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sophia Howard Williams; and a brother, Herbert Williams. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 18 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== NOAMY COLLINS A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Noamy Dantin Collins, 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Floyd Collins; daughter of Zulema Doucet Dantin; mother of Floyd Collins Jr. of Larose and Emma Curole of Golden Meadow; sister of Bernice Galliano of Galliano; Enola St. Pierre and Marie Gisclair, both of Golden Meadow and Gloricia Curole and Thelma Terrebonne, both of Cut Off. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Dantin. She was vice president of the LaSallette Kaycee Auxiliary and a member of the Ladies of LaSalette, American Legion Auxilary Post 259, Catholic Community Social Workers and Golden Meadow Homemakers. ===================== ROBERT KNIGHT A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Bayou Blue Methodist Church for Robert Joseph Knight Sr., 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Saturday, Sept. 18. Burial was in Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Emelda Martin Knight; father of Alan Jacob Knight Sr. of Raceland, Alton Phillip Knight Sr. of Houma, Robert Joseph Knight Jr. of Kountze, Texas, Betty K. Pippen and Linda K. Theriot of Houma and Nettie K. Lamartina of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Jacob and Emma Rogere Knight; a daughter, Wanda K. Hiefnar; a brother, Frank Knight; and a sister, Marie Strohmeyer. He was a member of Walter Lanier Lodge 307, F&AM and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Deputy Peace Officers Association. He was a retired Lafourche Parish deputy. Donations can be made to Bayou Blue Methodist Church in his memory. Chauvin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ADDLES MATHERNE A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Addles Matherne, 70, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 11:09 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the father of Judy Nazio, brother of Stanley, Jessie, Elmer Lloyd, Dale and Edward Matherne, Ula Hafford, Nora Bonin, Delia Bellanger, Stella Guidry and Loretta Dardar. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Griffin Matherne; parents, Hilmonde and Helen Dufrene Matherne; and two sisters, Adele Matherne and Clothilde Hogan. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANDREW TABOR A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Andrew W. "Ciro" Tabor, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Judy Chiasson and Wilson, Gilbert, Millard, Marie and Linda Tabor; brother of August, Gustave, Edward and Joseph Tabor. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rose Tabor; two grandchildren and three sisters. ===================== GARLAND THIBODAUX A religious service took place at 11:30 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Garland Paul Thibodaux, 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Burial was in the First Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Michelle Chiasson Thibodaux; son of Russel Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Aline Cortez Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements ========================================================================== 19 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== GUY BOUDREAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, for Guy J. Boudreaux, 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Angelina Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his father, and mother, Philomena Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== SONJIETTA JONES A religious service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Sonjietta M. Jones, 27, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Klotzville, who died at 2:22 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday with burial following in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Michael Jones of Klotzville; daughter of Johnson and Edna Brown of Bertrandville; sister of Tyrone Brown. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NOEMIE STERNFELS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose for Noemie Himel Sternfels, 101, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Klotzville, who died at 6:15 p.m: Sunday, Sept. 19. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the adoptive mother of Roland J. Sternfels and Marjorie Wetzka; sister of Theophile Himel. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, I.W. Sternfels; and her parents, Avie and Odelia Henry Himel. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NAN WASHINGTON A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Nan Washington, 66, a native of Chamberlin and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John Baptist Cemetery in Dorseyville. She was the mother of Rachael Nicholas of Baton Rouge, Hannah Green of Paincourtville, and James Washington Jr. of Bartow, Fla. She is also survived by three sisters, four brothers, 10 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Washington; her parents; three sisters; and a brother. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== LOUIS WOODS A wake and Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Friday at MaGee's Funeral Home, 2141 Washington Ave., New Orleans, for Louis Allen Woods, who died at 6:05 a.m., Sunday Sept. 19. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. Burial will be in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2. The Rev. Thomas Williams will officiate. He was the husband of Edwina Pharagood Johnson Woods; father of Cynthia Woods; stepfather of Lionel Felton, Betty Johnson, Barbara Baxter, Cynthia Owens and Patricia Gaspard of New Orleans and Edgar Johnson of Suitland, Md.; brother of Harry and Robert Ratler and Lucille Fazrotah, all of Gross Tete. He was preceded in death by his parents Ada Brooks and Sam Ratler; and a brother James Ratler. ===================== IRENE ZERINGUE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Irene Marie Boyer Zeringue, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Camille J. Zeringue of Raceland; mother of Leroy Zeringue of Harahan, Pam Plaisance of Lockport and Bonnie Babin of St. Charles community. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Lucille Savoie Boyer; a son, Camille J. Zeringue Jr.; four brothers, Nelson, Wilson, Charlston and Albert Boyer; and two sisters, Velma Foret and Belle Boyer. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 21 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== CHAD BARLOW A religious service will take place at 2 p.m. today at Valentine Baptist Mission Church in Valentine for Chad Robert Barlow, 18, a native of Pensacola, Fla., and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the son of Charles Barlow and Joy Marie Este; brother of John, Robert, Torry, Charles Jr., Charlotte and Katine Barlow and Charla Meaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 22 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== LISKA CALLAIS A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Liska Cheramie Callais, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Gail Faulk; sister of Morris Cheramie and Sedonia Pitre. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ules Callais; parents, Olucien and Blanch Pitre Cheramie; five brothers, Alex, Oris, Alces, Benton and Levy Cheramie; and two sisters, Julia Williams and Angelle Gaspard. ===================== EDNA CHISLEY A religious service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Edna Chisley, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Warren Chisley; mother of Mary Gray of LaPlace, Sedonia Smith, Delores Wyatt, Beverly Howard, Gloria Joseph, Gayle and John Chisley, all of Raceland, Warren Chisley Jr. of Gibson and Charlie Chisley of New Orleans; sister of Martha Tucker, Geneve Toussaint, Mary Morris and Thomas Hogan, all of Raceland, and Alvin, Gracie and Cleveland Hogan Jr., all of New Orleans. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olivia Murray and Cleveland Hogan Sr.; two grandchildren, Tracy Howard and Peter Webb; and two sisters, Albertha Charles and Dorothy Gale. Robottom Mortuary of Reserve is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JUSTILIEN TERREBONNE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Justilien Terrebonne, 92, a native of Leeville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. He was the father of Carroll David Terrebonne and Lois Marie Terrebonne Rebstock; brother of Forest Terrebonne, Evelia Martin, Alice Renoise and Agnes Champagne. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Camillia Pitre Terrebonne; parents, Oscar and Charlotte Sandras Terrebonne; a brother, Samjess Terrebonne; and a sister, Oscalie Dantin. ========================================================================== 23 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== DARRYL EVERY A funeral took place at 11 a.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing for Darryl Wayne "Speedy" Every, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Burial was in the Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He was the father of Danara R. and Darryl W. Every Jr.; son of Nolan and Josephine R. Every; brother of Beverly E. Turner and Raynell D. and Marlon N. Every. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junius and Victoria Reado and Nathan and Jeanetta Every. Community Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ===================== JEWEL TAYLOR Wake and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Jewel Taylor, 75, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at Williams and Southall Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Blue Lilly Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Eugene and Horace Nicholas and Barbara Taylor. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. ========================================================================== 24 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== GENEVIEVE COOK A religious service took place at 3 p.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue for Genevieve Sear Cook, 71, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Russell P., H.L. and Carl L. Cook, Judy Sylvest and Genevieve Starr Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell L. Cook; parents, Paul J. and Magnolia Daigle Sear; a daughter, Mary Ann Cook Ponvilie: and a sister, Corine Robinson. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===================== CHAD GASPARD A religious service, took place at 11 a.m. today at Christian Family Center in Galliano for Chad Allen Gaspard, 22, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Jill Gaspard; son of Wilbert and Sandra Gaspard; father of Megan Marie Gaspard; brother of Wesley and Travis Gaspard; grandson of Lucia and Allen Guidry and Wilkerson and Georgianna Gaspard. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Thad John Gaspard. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== JOSEPH KIGER A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Joseph Kiger, 86, a native of Plaquemine Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Stella Billiot Kiger; father of Linwood and Bruce Kiger, Dolta Mae Sevin, Gertie Guidry, Anita Naquin and Janet Hebert; half-brother of Herman Dardar. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Geroge and Maggie Snow Kiger; two sons, George and Alfred Kiger; two brothers, Julius and Thomas Kiger; two sisters, Anna and Anita Kiger; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== LAWRENCE SERIGNY A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Lawrence Joseph Serigny Jr., 64, a native and resident of Leeville, who died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Juline Lee Serigny; father of Terry Serigny and Gail Griffin; brother of Houston, Stoney and Conrad Serigny, Delores Mecom and Jeanette Cheramie. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Joseph and Augusta Matherne Serigny; a daughter, Jo Ann Serigny; and a brother, Linton Serigny. He was the owner of Gail's Bait ===================== CLEVELAND TIERCE A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church for Cleveland C. Tierce, 84, a native of Yazoo City, Miss., and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Friday, Sept. 24. Burial was in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the husband of Ellay Ann "Tillie" Marcel Tierce of Bayou Blue; brother of James Tierce and Belle LaFlame of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Margaret Tierce. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 25 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== HILDA CUNNINGHAM A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Hilda Guillot Cunningham, 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 8:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Burial was in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was the daughter of Julia Gonzales Guillot of Houma; mother of Christine Boudreaux and Tina Raffray of Houma and Deborah Anne Cunningham of Thibodaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Stanley Cunningham; and her father, Roland “Hick” Guillot. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolota Catholic Church in Houma. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 26 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ELISKA SHAW Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. today at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Eliska Williams Shaw, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 6:46 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. 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. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the mother of Corastine Watson, Sarah Amos of Napoleonville, Elisker Jones, Isabella Tircuit and Ophelia Shaw of New Orleans; grandmother of Mary Shaw and Delores Lacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Shaw; parents, Samuel and Emzy Williams; and a daughter, Luvenia Royal. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 27 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== INEZ LANDRY A religious service will take place at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Inez T. Landry, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Stanley, Memphis and Terry Landry, Shirley Ordoyne, Rita Naquin and Sallie Boudreaux; sister of Didier and Norbert Thibodaux and Corinne Landry. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomasile Landry; parents, Robert and Josephine Adams Thibodaux; a daughter, Loretta Ordogne; a son, Ronald Landry; and a grandson, Gary Dugas. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 28 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ANNA LEE AUCOIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Anna Lee Aucoin, 77, a native of Plattenville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Hartwell Aucoin of Houma, Edward F. Aucoin of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mabel Becnel of Luling, Mildred Bassett of Youngtown, Ariz., Eloise Rome of Houma and Shirley Richard of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Bertha Guillot Aucoin; a brother, James Aucoin; and four sisters, Margaret Labat, Mary Aucoin, Elsie Rome and Elise Aucoin. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ELVIS GRIFFIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Elvis J. Griffin Sr., 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, who died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday, with burial following in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Elvis J. Jr., Terry J., Norman M., Robert P. and Davis J. Griffin, Peggy Jane Fuller and Donna Sue Norris; brother of Harry and Norris Griffin and Shirley G. White. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Mae Comardelle Griffin; parents, Dave and Algala Matherne Griffin; and two sisters, Margie Falgout and. Clara Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 29 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== ALMATE DUET A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Almate "Plug" Duet, 89, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Necia Naquin Duet; father of Jane Baudoin, Winola Brace, Beverly Rushing, Pamela Lecompte and Terry Pitre; brother of Victor Duet, Earline Autin, Lourveta Chabert and Peggy Malgum. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donatien and Frazin Charpentier Duet; a son, Dwight “Tee Plug” Duet; and two brothers, Early and Dudley Duet. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANTOINETTE LANDRY A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Antoinette Costanza Landry, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. Interment was in the church Cemetery. She was the sister of Nicholas D. Costanza, Mrs. Joseph A. (Rosie) Randazzo Sr., Mrs. Frank D. (Mary Ann) Blakeman; Mrs. Raymond (Amelia) Guillot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre D. Landry; parents, Albert J. and Maria Vitale Costanza Sr.; brothers, Michael A. Costanza and Albert J. Costanza Jr. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== 30 Sep 1993 ========================================================================== NOLEY ARCEMENT A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Noley Herman “King” Arcement, 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Burial was in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Verna Himel Boudreaux Arcement; step-father of Gerald Boudreaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Corrine Barras Arcement Sr.; and four brothers, Octave Jr., Percy, Claude and Lester Arcement. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of arrangements. ===================== JOSEPH BECNEL A religious service will be at 10:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. for Joseph “Ray” Becnel, 65, a native of Vacherie and resident of Choupic, who died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. He was the husband of Elsie P. Becnel; father of Lewton and Lucas "John" Becnel and Romona B. Templet; brother of Joseph "Eno" Becnel and Monnett Reulet. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Amy Steib Becnel; three brothers, Pierre, Bernard Jr. and Albert Becnel; a sister, Genevieve Labat. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== HERBERT BELANGER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Herbert Joseph Belanger, 86, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg who died at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Interment will be in the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Celina Labit Belanger; father of Ronald Belanger of Metairie, Gerald P. Belanger of Bourg and Joel L. Belanger of New Iberia; brother of Corinne Belanger Regal of New Orleans. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludger and Evelyn Henry Belanger; brothers, Adam, Joseph Arnold, Felix, Adonise and Frank Belanger; a sister, Regina Salem; and a granddaughter, Deborah Belanger. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== EMILY BOURG A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Emily Adams Bourg, 79, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews who died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Sidney III, Raleigh, Robert "Bobby" and Charles Bourg, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) B. Moore and Mrs. Paul (Carolyn) B. Fitch; sister of Johnny Adams, Noelie A. Pellegrin and Anna Mae A. Louviere. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney A. Bourg Jr.; parents, Clama and Viola Toups Adams; brothers, Clayma Adams Jr and Lawrence Adams. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== LEVITA GROS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Levita Hebert Gros, 62, a native of Westwego and resident of Napoleonville who died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church Cemetery. She was the wife of Nelson Gros Sr.; mother of Nelson Jr., Chris and Keith Gros and Diane Collins; sister of Alexie Hebert Jr., Amalois Melancon and Alice Ann Husser. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexie and Eva Dantin Hebert Sr.; a son, Jude Michael Gros. She is also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== SUZANNE PETTY A religious service took place at 9 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Suzanne Petty, 49, a native of Ida and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Burial was in the Bethsaida Cemetery in Ida. She was the daughter of Lillie Cobb Petty Jr. and Crit Petty; mother of Joseph Petty Rotolo; sister of Charles Edwin and David Crit Petty and Mary Jean Petty Chester. She is also survived by a grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Harris Petty. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ERIC WILLOUGHBY A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville for Eric Willoughby, 7, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Thursday, Sept. 30. The Rev. Louis Clark officiated. He was the son of Alton Castine Sr. and Eula Willoughby Castine; brother of Demetria, Tyrone, Jennifer, Angel and Erica Willoughby and Alton Jr. and Brittany Castine; grandson of Alma Castine. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ==========================================================================