Obituaries of NOVEMBER 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 BELOW ARE ORDERED MY DATE OF DEATH ========================================================================== Nov 1, 1993 ========================================================================== Calvin Brooks A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Calvin Brooks Sr., 84, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal will be 1l a.m. Saturday with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. will officiate. He was the husband of Louise Smith Brooks; father of Calvin Brooks of Marrero and Geraldine Brooks of Thibodaux; brother of John L. Brooks of Chackbay; He is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Mary Perio Brooks; two daughters, Mary Hill and Shirley Dyer; four sisters, Mary Brooks, Virginia Jackson, Rosetta Black and Agnes Jackson; and a brother, the Rev. Joseph Brooks. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Bonita Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Bonita Roy Chiasson, 38, a native of Evangeline and resident of Schriever, who died at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will take place at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery. She was the wife of Alton J. Chiasson; mother of Jerry L. Jr., DeWayne L., Sandra L., Belinda G. and Jennifer A. Bateman; sister of John Roy and Leland Roy, Jean Hamien and Mavis Durocher. She is also survived by eight grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Edmae Navarre Roy; a sister, Dorothy R. Hebert; and a grandson, Daryl Glenn Polk Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Cecile Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux for Cecile Avet Clement, 96, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Nov 1. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Lucille Avet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philippe and Rosalie Brunet Avet; a brother, Onezippe Avet; and eight sisters, Adele Authement, Anesia Boyne, Aurelia Exposito, Emma Authement, Inez Clement, Josephine Daigle, Philomene Richard and Mathilde White. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Leona Fleming A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Leona B. Fleming, 58, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 5 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Leona Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fleming. Donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Virginia Fonseca A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Virginia Badeaux Fonseca, 52, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8:48 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Eddie Fonseca; mother of Winnie Cruse, Barbara Dufrene and Hetty Breaux; sister of Henry, James, Dennis and Norbert Badeaux, Lillian Breaux and Nancy Deroche. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Willie Mae Bourgeois Badeaux; a brother, Leroy Badeaux; and an infant son. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 2, 1993 ========================================================================== Robert Pierre A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Robert Norman Pierre, 90, a native of Convent and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. Visitation will be until 3 p.m. today at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel in Raceland. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. at the church, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Levi Jones will officiate. He was the husband of Albertha Knight Pierre of Raceland; father of Mildred Harris, Norman Robert and Sterling, Reta and Ethel Pierre, all of Raceland, Robert Williams of Kenner, Harry Pierre of St. Rose, Willie Williams of New Orleans, Sherry Bolden of Des Allemands, Patricia Sauceberry of Lockport; Roger and Marie Williams and Sarah Dunbar, all of Baton Rouge; stepfather of Marguerite Bell of Harvey, Lorraine Fuslier of Houma, Annie Scott of New Orleans, Delores Knight of Baton Rouge, Rachel Lee, Sidney Poindexter and Dorothy and Melvin Knight, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sostand Pierre; a son, Tommie Lee Williams Pierre; a brother, Clarence Pierre; and a sister; Aldonia Pierre. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland and a former paper technician of Valentine Paper Company of Raceland. ========================================================================== Nov 3, 1993 ========================================================================== Wilton Hymel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Wilton Joseph Hymel Sr., 79, a native of Amelia and resident of Schriever, who died Wednesday, Nov. 3. Visitation will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in Schriever. He was the husband of Mary Ann Adams Hymel; father of Michael and Wilton Hymel Jr. and Brenda H. Griffin; brother of Margie Robinson. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Aliska Boudreaux Hymel; a son, Nary Hymel; two brothers and two sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Norma Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Norma "Soso" Savoie Pitre, 69, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Raymond Jr., Ron and Rickey Pitre and Barbara “Bobbie” Lambert, all of Westwego, and Melissa "Lisa" Guidry of Chauvin; sister of Hilbert Jr., Roland, Gerald and Gary Savoie, all of Luling, and Dot Clark of Texas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pitre Sr.; parents, Hilbert and Ezar Marie Savoie; two sons, Bernard and Robert Pitre; and two sisters, Gloria Roberts and Beverly Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 4, 1993 ========================================================================== Kenneth Aubrey A religious service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Galliano for Kenneth Glen Aubrey Sr., 49, a native of Waynesburg, Miss, and resident of St. Bernard who died at 6:02 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, of heart failure. Interment was in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Kenneth Glen Aubrey Jr. and Jessica Aubrey; brother of Gail A. Kain, Hazel A. Geissler, Elaine Eymard, Geraldine Harris, Linda F. Guidry and Brenda O'Quin; and stepson of Leonard Faverty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Guy Aubrey and Zamia Gisclair. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Harold Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, Nov. 8 in El Campo, Texas at St. Philips Catholic Church for Harold R. Gros, 63, a native of Labadieville and resident of El Campo, Texas who died Thursday, Nov. 4. Interment was in Holy Cross Memorial Park with Military Honors in El Campo, Texas. He was the husband of Doris Rateliff Gros; father of Donna G. Gertson of Eagle Lake, Texas, Randall Gros of Palestine, Texas, Gerald Gros of Bay City, Texas, and Timothy Gros of San Diego, Ca; brother of Lucille Callahan, Elma Ordoyne, Hazel Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne, Geraldine Talbot, Lawrence Gros and Irvin Gros, all of Thibodaux, Mary Ann Bergeron of Marerro, Wilbert Gros of Labadieville, and Collins Gros of Lake Charles. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille J. and Justillia Barrios Gros; a brother, Morris Gros; and sisters, Gertrude G. LaGrange and Laura Mae Gros. ===================== Jules Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Jules R. Waguespack Sr., 84, a native of St. Charles community and resident of New Orleans, who died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 4. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Exse Theriot Waguespack; father of Joseph G. and Jules R. Waguespack Jr., Shirley W. Foret, Evelyn W. LeBlanc and Anne W. McSweeney; brother of David M. Waguespack. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duval and Alice Bourgeois Waguespack; two brothers, Paul and Andrew Waguespack; two sisters, Sophie W. Wheatley and Celine A. Waguespack; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 5, 1993 ========================================================================== Kenneth Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at l p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Kenneth Raymond Benoit, 57, a native of Iowa, La., and resident of Raceland who died at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Danos Benoit; son of Margaret Trahan Flora; father of Charles Wayne Benoit, Keith Benoit and Joseph Benoit; brother of Theresa Landry; stepfather of Glen Savoie, Desmond Savoie and Tammy McPhail. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Azar Benoit; a brother, Johnny Benoit; his stepfather, Tommy Flora; and a stepson, Chris Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Helen Dudoit A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Charles community for Helen Bernard Dudoit, 73, a native of DeQuincy and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 6 p.m. Nov. 5. A funeral took place Nov. 8 at St. Margaret Church in Lake Charles. She is the mother of Carolyn Dudoit Nezzio of St. Charles community and Diana Dudoit Raiche of Cardif-by-the-Sea, Calif. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Dudoit. She was also a resident of Lake Charles before moving to St. Charles community eight years ago. ===================== Dorothy Millien Dorothy Millien, 24, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Thibodaux died at 12:07 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1993. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. to service time Friday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Nelson Chapel Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Millien of Thibodaux; her father, Melvin Millien of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Sylverica A. Millien of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Denise, Erica and Nicole Millien, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. ========================================================================== Nov 6, 1993 ========================================================================== Maloney Douglas Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Maloney Douglas, 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland who died at 6:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov 6. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Nelson Raymond Jr. of New Orleans. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Douglas; parents, Nelson Raymond Sr. and Martha Anderson Raymond; a son, Charles S. Douglas Jr.; a grandson, Brian Douglas; three sisters, Viola Scott, Martha Scott and Mary Shields; four brothers, Elijah Bergen, Monroe Scott, John Scott and Joseph Steward. Winnfield Mortuary Chapel of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Eloise Ougel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eloise "Meme" Marie Richoux Ougel, 68, a native and resident of Larose who died at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 6, of natural causes. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Milton J Ougel; mother of Milton J. Ougel Jr., Jody Ougel, Joey Peter Ougel, Randy John Ougel, Amie Clare Marie Chiasson and Gail Rose Marie Grabert; sister of Regina R. Parks and Delia R. Guidry. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Paul and Marie Amanda Orgeron Richoux; a son, Steven Joseph Ougel; a daughter, Debra Ann Ougel; three brothers, Forest Richoux, Whitney Richoux and Herbert Richoux; two sisters, Odette R. Galliano and Amie R. Cantrelle. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 7, 1993 ========================================================================== Eva Charles Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in St. James for Eva Davis Charles, 89, a native and resident of St. James who died Sunday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Wake services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Buena Vista Cemetery in Lemonville. She was the mother of Ivory, Edward Sr. and Matthews Charles all of Gretna, Moris Sr. and Alvin Charles Sr., both of Marrero, Genevia Everett and Delores Charles, both of Los Angeles, Calif., Gustavia Nelson and Eloraia Charles, both of St. James and Julia Maie Adams of Vacherie. She is also survived by 47 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Charles; parents, Morris and Louise Tate Davis; four sons; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren and a great-grandson. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Eula Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Church in Raceland for Eula Breaux Matherne, 52, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ned Matherne; daughter of Lawrence Breaux and Emma Autin Matherne; mother of Ned Jr., Randall, Robin and Holly Matherne; sister of Marlene Matherne and Malinda M. Punch. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Correction In correction to Tuesday's death notice for Eula Matherne, she was also survived by her stepfather, Moise Matherne, and seven grandchildren. ===================== Raymond Ollis Religious services will be held at 8 tonight at First Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Raymond Ollis Sr., 53, a native and resident of Belle Alliance who died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. 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 tonight at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Friday with interment at the Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Alliance. He was the husband of Joyce R. Ollis; father of Raymond Ollis Jr. of Patterson, Terrill, Arrol and Antoinette Ollis, all of Belle Rose; brother of Eva Mae Ollis, Elzabeth Landry, Ruth Jones and Mae Rose Morris, all of Belle Rose, Albert Williams of Napoleonville, Augusta Truxillo of Belle Rose, Felix Truxillo of Thibodaux, Ernest Truxillo of San Clemente, Ca., and Walter Ollis of Belle Rose. He is also survived by a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Williams and Gus Ollis; three brothers, Gus, Ernest Sr. and Morris Ollis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Earline Thomas Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the Third Zion Baptist church in Raceland for Earline Hill Thomas, 78, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans who died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. Wake services will be at 8 tonight at Central Missionary Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday at the church with interment following in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wilson Thomas of Los Angeles, Nathan Thomas of Denver, Co., Nelton Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., Bernice Thomas Hayes of Pitchard; Ala., Leroy, Lionel, Walter, Nathaniel Jr., Herbert, Sidney, Eugene, Earl, Joey Michael Thomas; sister of Granull Robinson Sr., Freddie Gains and Carrie Hill of Thibodaux, Jonas Hill of Raceland, Lydia Thomas and Irma Hill Hankton of New Orleans. She is also survived by 65 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Thomas Sr.; parents, Buddy and Elnora Davis; sister, Annie Hill. Gertrude-Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Edison Wooden A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Edison Joseph Wooden, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Sunday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Agnes Dumas Wooden of Vacherie; father of Bertrand Wooden Sr. of Vallejo, Calif., Stanford Wooden of Vacherie, Mary W. Sterling of Vallejo, Ca., Claudia W. Branch of Layton, Utah, Peggy W. Narcisse of McAllen, Texas, Judith W. Favorite, Margaret W. Populus and Carol W. Whitting of Vacherie; brother of Ora Lee Harry of New Orleans and Christina Oubre of Vacherie. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Wooden; a daughter, Joan M. Wooden Bryant; and a brother, Ned P. Wooden. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 8, 1993 ========================================================================== Eunice Robichaux Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Falgout Funeral Home parlor in Lockport for Eunice Louise Robichaux, 69, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland who died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She was the former wife of Sidney Robichaux; mother of Martha Kelly Fleming and Sandra Lynne Kelly; sister of Wallace Griffin, Ernest Griffin and Elda Mary Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Griffin Sr. and Elda Florenza Marroy Griffin; brothers, Willard, Howard, Herbert and Simon Peter Griffin. ===================== Guy Stevens A wake will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Schreveport, followed by graveside services at 11 a.m. at Forest Park Cemetery for Guy Stevens, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Monday, Nov. 8. Stevens was the brother of Doris S. Oncale of Thibodaux and is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Stinnet Stevens; and parents, Xavier and Aline H. Stevens; and son, Elmo J. Stevens. He was a member of the Ingleside Baptist Church, a Mason, a veteran of the armed services and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. ===================== Aloysius Toups Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Aloysius Mark Toups, 84, a native and resident of Schriever who died at 4:30 a.m. today, Nov. 8. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Francis de Sales 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Julie Henry Toups of Schriever; father of Carroll M. Toups of Houma and Jo Anne T. Smith of Houma; brother of Stan Toups of Thibodaux, Alfred Toups of Houma, Antoinette Marmande of Houma and Alice Higgins of New Orleans. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Louis and Marie Clementine Poche Toups; brothers Lawrence Toups, Leonard Toups and Reynaud Toups; sisters, Ola Borne and Marie Schroder. He was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran during peace time. He is a retired Texaco employee. Chauvin Fureral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Carrlisha Watkins Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Carrlisha Monique Watkins, three weeks old, who died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Carr Coleman Sr. and Catherine Watkins; sister of Carr Coleman Jr. and Deanndre Watkins; granddaughter of Ernest and Hattie Coleman of Raceland and Henry and Joyce Watkins of Houma; great-granddaughter of Orma Coleman and Dorothy Smith of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Evan Smith Sr. and Elijah and Cora Bradley. Winnfield Mortuary Chapel of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 9, 1993 ========================================================================== Elizabeth Pleak Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Elizabeth (Flakes) Pleak, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with interment in the Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Raymond, Jules Jr. and Lawrence (Flakes) Peak, Louella Rhodes, Martha (Flakes) Pleak, Mercedes Winston, Dorothy Davis, Mary Louise Williams and Eula Reado; sister of Ernest Brown and Loretta Brown. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules (Flakes) Pleak; parents, Lawrence and Martha Short Brown; a son, Eddie (Flakes) Pleak; two brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church and a member of the Deaconess Board and Moses Baptist Church Choir. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Magnolia Sanford A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Nelson Chapel in Napoleonville for Magnolia Henderson Sanford, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Addis, who died Tuesday, Nov. 9. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the chapel. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the chapel cemetery. She was the mother of Ernest Thomas; sister of Isadore Weaver. She is also survived by four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granvul Sanford; parents, June and Sarah Francois Henderson; four brothers; and three sisters. She was a member of the Stewardess Board No. 1. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Junior Stewart A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Junior "Jim" Stewart, 66, a native of Belle Rose, who died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Bertrandville and 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Buella Pearley of Belle Rose; father of the Rev. Katherine Soares of Providence, R.I., Jerilyn "Percy" Williams and Terry "Alicia" and Kerry Stewart, all of Bertrandville, Perry Stewart of Dallas, Texas, and Sherry "Wilfred" McBride of Napoleonville; brother of eight sisters including Agnes Anderson of Port Allen and Charles and Alfred Stewart. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Doffay Stewart; stepfather, Junius Pearley; and a sister, Beatrice Thomas. Williams and Southall is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Thomas M. Barker Jr Thomas M. Barker Jr., 48, a prominent Lockport native and resident, died Tuesday Nov. 9, Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland announced. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rhea "Peaches" Boudreaux Barker; son of Juanita Marie Jackson Barker; father of Thomas M. Barker III, Rhea Marie Barker and Rachel Louise Barker; brother of Francis "Gil" and James Ray Barker and Juanita "Pook" Barker Lusco. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. Barker Sr. longtime Lafourche Parish Police ees mentioned yesterday that he'd been working here only a short time but they felt like they'd been knowing him forever. He was a very outgoing person." Donations in his memory may be made to Holy Savior Catholic School in Lockport. Jury president and former president of Valentine Sugars. [as shown in obit] Barker graduated from Holy Savior High School in Lockport, He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Business in 1967 from Nicholls State University and was active in the Agriculture Club. He was well known in the cattle and sugar industry in Lafourche Parish. He was a selected member of the Sur Club of the Louisiana Cattleman's Association. Barker had recently taken a job as grower contact at Caldwell Sugars west of Thibodaux. "He was very well liked. He was popular with the growers as well as the employees here," said Ron Gallant, office manager at Caldwell Sugars Co-op. ========================================================================== Nov 10, 1993 ========================================================================== Alcida Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Alcida Theriot Arcement, 90, a Raceland resident, who died Wednesday, Nov. 10. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Arcement was the mother of Nollie Arcement Jr., Ayres A. Champagne, Lois A. LeCompte and Sherry A. Herring, and sister of Edolia LeBlanc. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Arcement was preceded in death by her husband, Nollie Arcement Sr.; parents, Clement and Zolide Melancon Theriot; brothers, Wilson, O'Neil, Theodule, Nicholas, Azala and Philip Theriot; and sisters, Theresa Foret, Alida Uzee, and Azalia Jouclas. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Collince Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Collince Pierre "Chief" Chiasson, 76, a native and resident of Chackbay who died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chackbay Catholic Center. He was the brother of Ernest, Human, Darrel and Oliver Chiasson and Tessie Chenier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Louisiane Trosclair Chiasson; two brothers, Firmin and Hilton Chiasson Sr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Lloyd Joseph Folse A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Lloyd Joseph Folse, 66, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands who died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 10. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to service time at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Gertrude Cemetery. He was the husband of Lillian Theresa Hebert Folse; brother of Neil and Eric Folse, Anna Mae Frazier and Karen Naquin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Elvige Rome Folse; brothers Richard and Floyd Folse, sister, Rosemary Zeringue. Falgout Funeral Homes Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== John Neal Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station in Montegut for John Joseph Neal, 86, a native and resident of Montegut who died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the fire station. Interment will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Montegut. He was the father of Isaac Neal of Montegut, Anthony and Curtis Neal of Raceland, Mrs. Raymond (Victoria) Bruce of Westwego, Mrs. Melvin (Carolyn) Hughan of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Gail Ledet of North Carolina; brother of Cyrus and Lawrence Neal of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Evest Neal of Morgan City, Denis Neal of Bourg and Houston Neal of California, Lorecia Benoit and Theresa Belanger of Houma, Pearl Matherne of Bourg and Shirley Martin of Chauvin. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Brunet Neal; parents, Johnny and Julie Rodrigue Neal; three sons, John Neal Jr., Israel and Floyd Neal; a daughter, Amy Neal; and a brother, Uzee Neal. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Frances Hubbard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Cathedral in Lafayette for Frances Lynn Becnel Hubbard, 52, who died Nov. 10 in Kent, England. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. She was the wife of Jim Hubbard of Houston; daughter of Patricia Burns Becnel of Lafayette; sister of Sandra Becnel McConnell, Barbara Becnel Champagne and Tom and Mark Becnel, all of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Randall Becnel. She was a retired speech correctionist of the Houston Independent School District and was a member of the Texas Speech and Hearing Association, the American Speech and Hearing Association and other teaching groups. She was a 1963 graduate of Louisiana State University and received a master's degree from the University of Houston. Donations may be made to The Jordan Michelle McConnell Memorial for Children with Liver Disorders, 100 E. Vermillion, Suite 303, Lafayette, La. 70501. Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Debra Weimer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Cathedral in Lafayette for Debra Becnel Weimer, 35, who died Nov. 10 in Kent County, England. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. She was the wife of Richard Weimer, assistant district attorney in Lafayette; mother of Necia Marie Weimer; daughter of Patricia Burns Becnel; sister of Thomas and Mark Becnel, Sandra Becnel McConnell and Barbara Becnel Champagne, all of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her father, Col. Joseph Richard Becnel; and a brother, Stephen Randall Becnel. She was a 1976 graduate of Lafayette High School and an honors graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Political Science. She received her law degree from Louisiana State University in 1983 and was a partner in the firm of Becnel and Weimer. She was a former law clerk to Judge Douglas Nehrbass of the 15th Judicial District and a former city attorney for the City of Lafayette. She was also a member of and served as counsel for, The Louisiana Associated General Contractors. Donations may be made to the Jordan Michelle McConnell Memorial for Children with Liver Disorders, 100 E. Vermillion, Suite 303, Lafayette, La. 70501. Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 11, 1993 ========================================================================== Annie Morvant A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Annie Lee Zeringue Morvant, 72, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Carroll J. Morvant; mother of C. Mark Morvant of Thibodaux, Jody D. Morvant of Pineville and Gwendolyn Morvant of Harahan; sister of Roy and Guy Zeringue and Gussie Guidry, all of Raceland, Milton Zeringue of Thibodaux and Bessie Mae Melius of Metairie. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octave and Annie Bourgeois Zeringue; and two brothers, Verdie and Octave Zeringue Jr. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Mary Nativity Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Charles Simoneaux Charles M. Simoneaux, 92, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. at the church with burial in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Landry Simoneaux; two son, Charles J. and David L. Simoneaux; one daughter, Virginia "Virgie" Dugruise; one sisters, Ursule Hebert; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Alcide Daigle Simoneaux; three brothers, Whitney, Howard and Ralph Simoneaux; and one sister, Florence Zeringue. ===================== Ella Trotti A religious service took place at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Ella Strother Trotti, 90, a native of Elizabeth and resident of Grand Bay, Ala., who died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Allward Trotti of Grand Bay, Ala.; Nertha Vay Huffman of West Columbia, Texas, Magdalene Rogers of Warner Robins, Ga., and Fay Nell Stennett of Bayou Blue; sister of Edna Hardie and Ruby Stewart, both of Deweyville, Texas. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 12, 1993 ========================================================================== Richard Johnson A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Richard A. Johnson, 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. to service time today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Albert Holland will officiate. He was the father of Richard Johnson Jr. of New Orleans; brother of Ralph "R.J" Washington and Albert Exnicious, both of Napoleonville, and Royal Johnson of New Oleans. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable J. Washington and Walter Allen, and a daughter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== John Parra A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose for John J. Parra, 57, a native of Cut Off and resident of Grand Isle, who died Friday, Nov. 12. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Nell Laney Parra; father of Michael Parra and Rhonday Parra Grover; brother, of Lonnie Thomas Parra Sr. and Jeanette P. Smith. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jr. and Bernadette Picou Parra. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Leodile Peltier Leodile LeBlanc Peltier, 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1993. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leo P. Peltier of Chauvin; two sons, Rodney and Alfred Peltier of Chauvin; two daughters, Janice P. Falgout and Myra P. Ledet of Chauvin; two brothers, Magnus and Junius LeBlanc of Houma; three sisters, Verdie L. Voclain and Delia L. Gautreaux of Houma and Iona L. Voisin of Dulac; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step- great-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Eugenie LeCompte LeBlanc. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a homemaker. ========================================================================== Nov 13, 1993 ========================================================================== Edward Albright A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Edward L. Albright, 85, a native of Cache, Ill., and a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Visitation will be until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Marilyn Berger, Pris Duplantis and Virginia Heard; brother of Gordon Albright. He is also survived by grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Willie Breaux A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in Klotzville for Willie Breaux Jr., 65, a native of Belle Rose and resident of New Orleans, who died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 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., and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate. He was the husband Lubertha Jones Breaux of New Orleans; father of Marlene Benjamin of Lake Charles, Carol Lundry of Long Beach, Calif., Shelia Torrence and Elizabeth, Leonard and Arlene Breaux, all of New Orleans, and Brenda Donereaux of Dorseyville; brother of Clifton and Wilfred Breaux, Clara Fernandez, Clora Hayes and Enda Carter, all of Belle Rose, Ivory Mae Thomas of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lillie Donsereaux of New Orleans. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Edgar Galiano A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport for Edgar Galiano, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Eusebe Galiano of Marrero and Rita Keller and Edith Galiano, both of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Barbier Galiano; parents, Rapheal and Louisa Rouse Galiano; five brothers, Abel, Alcide, Joseph, Durock and Ralph Galiano; and three sisters, Louise Cheramie, Mary Boudreaux and Ozite Remont. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Tate Gisclair A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Tate Anthony Gisclair II, 12, a native of Galliano and resident of Luling, who died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the son of Tate and Christine Hernandez Gisclair; brother of Terrell J. and Tamara M. Gisclair. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Ruth Souther A religious service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Snapp's Funeral Home in Branson, Mo., for Ruth E. Souther, 74, a native of Independence, Kan., and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Snapp's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson. She was the wife of Allen D Souther of Raceland; mother of Michael L. Souther of Houston and Kathy Souther Arceneaux of Raceland; sister of Charles S. Ross and Emily Cowan, both of Forsyth, Mo., Dorothea Eikenberry of Topeka, Kan., Evelyn Gimlin of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Raymond Ross of Tulsa, Okla. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillian Morgan Ross; and a brother, Chester Ross. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of local arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 14, 1993 ========================================================================== Cory Chouest A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Cory S. Chouest, 18, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Dr. Laney J. and Margaret Badeaux Chouest; brother of Amy Elizabeth Chouest; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Badeaux and Mr. and Mrs. Edison Chouest. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Josephine Lafaso A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Josephine Musso Lafaso, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Bernard A. Lafaso; sister of Dr. G.P. Musso Jr. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank B. Lafaso; parents, G.P. and Francesca Castegnetta Musso; five brothers, Frank P., Anthony P., Charles B., Dr. Nicholas S. and Benny P. Musso; and two sisters, Mary Campisi and Lena M. Lusco. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 15, 1993 ========================================================================== Hallie Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Hallie Arabie Breaux, 89, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. She was the mother of Dolores Breaux Guidroz of Westwego; sister of Norman Arabie of Mathews. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odea P. Breaux; parents, Joseph and Albertine Gervais Arabie; a son, O.J. Breaux; three brothers, Harry, Horace and Alton Arabie; and four sisters, Julia Adam, Agnes Allemand, Alida Pol and Louise Blanchard. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 16, 1993 ========================================================================== Henrietta Sanchez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Henrietta Goodman Sanchez, 95, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. Visitation will be 5 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Jean C. and Rogers Sanchez, Maggie Cortez, Nora Hebert, Eva Scioneaux and Carlee Ordoyne. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 31 great-great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Sanchez; parents, Alice and Pauline Benoit Goodman; a daughter, Yvonne Tabor; three sons, Raymond, Wilton and Robert Sanchez; and five grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 17, 1993 ========================================================================== Nelson Laiche A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at New River Baptist Cemetery in St. Amant for Nelson J. Laiche, 79, a native of St. Amant and resident of; Lockport, who died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A service of Masonic Rites will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was the husband of Estell Guedry Laiche; father of Ruby Troxclair, Patricia Perry, Betty Tabor and Herbert J. Laiche; brother of Lee, Milton and J.D. Laiche. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Laiche; an infant daughter, Maxine Laiche; a brother, Vernon Laiche; and a sister, Cecile Braud. He was a member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge in Paradis and a retired employee of Amoco Oil Co. with 40 year’s service. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements ===================== Clara Savoie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Clara Guidry Savoie, 76, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Jessie Savoie mother of Tony Savoie; sister of Hilton Guidry, Irene Bychurch, Lois Guidroz, Shirley Savoie and Nefta Lorraine. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Deuviene Cheramie Guidry; and two brothers, Norman and Edward Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 18, 1993 ========================================================================== Dora Murray A religious service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Dora Mae Murray, who died Thursday, Nov. 18. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Eddie Murray; sister of Mercedes Murray and Gordia Carter of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evenlina Johnson. Robottom and Robottom Funeral Home of Hahnville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 19, 1993 ========================================================================== Raymond Bradberry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Raymond Bradberry Sr., 74, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Raymond Jr., Brady J., Arthur H. and Marty J Bradberry; stepfather of Charles and Tony Mumphy; brother of Stephonie, Dugere, Frank, Paul and Agnes Bradberry. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Howard and Marie Theonie Verdon Bradberry; four brothers, Anthony, Louis, John and Phillip Bradberry Sr.; and two sisters, Emma Bradberry and Mrs. Bernard Santiny. He was a veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Madeline Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Madeline Gaudet Gros, 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, who died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the mother of Richard, Roland and Melvin Gros and Pearl Duet; sister of Gillis Gaudet and Aurlie Anderson. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elic Gros; her parents, Ernest and Helen Folse Gaudet; two sons, Elic Jr. and Leroy Gros; a daughter, Irma Gros; a brother, Eno Gaudet Sr.; and three sisters, Elaine Gaudet, Angeline Cortez and Cedia Walling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== J.D. Percle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for J.D. "Pack" Percle, 67, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sybil Daigrepont Percle; father of Kerrel J. Percle, Darlene P. Ponvelle and Kathy P. Himel; brother of Rosalie P. Ordoyne. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dozilien and Ursule Oncale Percle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 20, 1993 ========================================================================== Rosalie Carter A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Residence Baptist Church in Houma for Rosalie Stovall Carter, 78, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel in Raceland. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, and dismissal will be in Union Benevalence Cemetery in Houma. The Rev. Claude Moses will officiate. She was the mother of Junius W. Carter of Leesville, Ervin Carter of Gonzales, Texas, Anderson and Ophelia Carter, Patricia C. Flugence and Helen C. Sumpter, all of Houma, Gloria Lee Nells of Santa Anna, Calif., Albert Carter of Gray, Mary L. Robinson of Gibson and Irish Carter of Clarksville, Tenn.; sister of Frank Stovall of Houma and Edna Lee of Marrerro. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Carter; parents, Gayden Stovall and Sidney Johnson Stovall; a son, Charles Carter; a sister, Alice Stovall; and eight grandchildren. She was a member of Residence Baptist Church of Houma. Winnfield Mortuary Chapel Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Joseph Eusea A graveside service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft for Joseph Paul Eusea, 71, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. He was the husband of Catherine Busalacchi Eusea; father of Jeannie Breaux; brother of Mable Vicknair and Sidney, Stanley and Dan Eusea. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oran and Octave Loup Eusea; four brothers, Leonice, Leonard, Sterling and Lionel Eusea; and a sister, Uranie Reese. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Robert Eymard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Robert "Cobin" Eymard, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Burial was in the, church cemetery. He was the husband of Ledie Gisclair Eymard; father of Raleigh Eymard and Linda E. Cheramie; brother of Ernest Eymard, Rose E. Galjour and Viola E. Charpentier. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drozen and Zulma Rhodes Eymard; three brothers, Louis, Sidney and Irvin Eymard; three sisters, Blanche E. Terrebonne, Louise E. Cheramie and Leola Eymard. He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 9000 and a member of the Lady of LaSalette Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Edward Guillot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward Morris Guillot, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Adams Guillot; father of Evelyn Vidrine and Edward and Michael Guillot; brother of Elenore Naquin and Annie Guillot. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Augustlia Thibodaux Guillot; a daughter, Beverly Andras; and a brother, Claude Guillot. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Curtis Quatrevingt A religious service was scheduled for today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Curtis J. Quatrevingt Sr., 59, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Burial was in Bayou Blue Cemetery. He was the husband of Elcis Blanchard Quatrevingt; son of Lydie Marie Quatrevingt; father of Curtis J. Quatrevingt Jr. and Robin Carpenter Sanchez; brother of Jules and Evence Quatrevingt and Modres Q. Degruise. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Quatrevingt; an infant daughter; and a brother, E.J. Quatrevingt. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 21, 1993 ========================================================================== Frederick Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Frederick Gilbert Chiasson, 93, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Joyce Boudreaux, Helen Arceneaux and Betty Berger; brother of Harry Chiasson and Odette Sevin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Talbot Chiasson; parents, Jochim and Ernestia Clement Chiasson; three brothers, Luke, Octave and Gaston Chiasson; and two sisters, Bertha Hidalgo and Ora Naquin. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Noland Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Noland J. Hebert Sr., 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the former husband of Ida P. Hebert; father of Noland J. Hebert Jr.; brother of Andrew "Lucky," William Jr., Felix, Sidney and Wilson Hebert and Bessi H. Reulet. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Cecile P. Hebert; three brothers, Phillip, Russell and Hubert Hebert; and a sister, Mae H. Rebstock. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Fred Richoux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Fred T. Richoux Sr., 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Audrey Melancon Richoux; father of Fred "Tommy" Richoux Jr., Rebecca Lee, Elizabeth Sanamo and Cheryl Faucheaux; brother of Tilden and Frank Richoux and Grace Breaux, He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Sr. and Lucy Vinet Richoux; three brothers, Earl, Theodore "T-Do" and Johnny Richoux; four sisters, Virgie Collins, Mary Boudreaux, Rose Richoux and Louise Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ===================== Pearl Martinez A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Pearl Dominique Martinez, 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Kraemer, who died at 3:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. She was the wife of Simon Martinez; mother of Tex J., Chris, Charles, Michael and Claude Martinez, Jo Ann Duet, Theresa Hotard and Linda Falgoust; sister of Roland Dominique, Bertha Dufrene and Delores Peler. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Whe was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rose Perez Dominique; a son, Oscar Martinez; and a sister, Selestine Labeous. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 21, 1993 ========================================================================== Bennie Carter (DOD not Given) A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Bennie L. Carter Sr., 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal will be 1l a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Learnese Clement Carter of Thibodaux; father of Bennie Jr., Donald, Roger, Robert and Samuel Carter, Frances Brisco and Elenora Celestine, all of Thibodaux; Edward Carter of Green Acres, Fla., and Diana Woods of Napoleonville; brother of Gerald Carter of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Clarence Carter Sr.; and two brothers, Clarence Carter Jr. and Earl Jackson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Evelia Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Evelia Cantrelle Cheramie, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22. Visitation will be until funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Gilmas and Tilman Cheramie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Cheramie; parents, Ernest and Celina Vedros Cheramie; and two sons, Eunice and Dumas Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Paul Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Paul H. Landry, 76, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Vivian Richard Landry; father of Patricia Landry; brother of Herman, Harry and Irene Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prudent Landry; four brothers, Wilfred P., Jules, Gilbert and Wilson "Tony" Landry; and a sister, Lovina Berthelot. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Mark Savoie A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Larose for Mark "Brother" Savoie, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22. He was the husband of Lorraine Savoie; father of Richard Ray Savoie; stepfather of Darlene Vasold; brother of C.B. Norcross and Blanche Miigaud. He is also survived by a step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Emma Galjour Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Hearld Shelvy A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland for Hearld Shelvy Sr., 87, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland. The Rev. Elvin Lacey Jr. will officiate. He was the husband of Olivia Kelly Shelvy of Raceland; father of Royal Shelvy Sr. and Dorothy S. Johnson, both of Thibodaux, and Hearld Shelvy Jr. of Raceland; brother of Charles Shelvy and Ruby Robinson, both of Raceland, and Wilmer Shelvy of New Orleans. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Arzelia Shelvy; and three brothers, Earl, James and Howard Shelvy. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 23, 1993 ========================================================================== Robert Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland for Robert "Bobby" Ledet Sr., 47, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:56 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Alvin J. and Paulene Martinez Ledet; father of Dawn Ledet Lagarde and Vicky and Robert J. Ledet Jr.; brother of Betty Ledet Duval and Linda Ledet Arcement; grandson of Agalia Ledet; and fiance’ of Marlene Darcey. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Anthony Ledet, and three infant grandchildren. He was the president of the Raceland Lions Club and an employee of Occidental Petroleum Corporation with 25 year’s service. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 24, 1993 ========================================================================== Deborah Wratislaw A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Raceland for Deborah Jean "Debbie" Wratislaw, 38, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in St. Hilary Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews. She was the daughter of Ruby Jean Foret and Billy Joe Wratislaw; stepdaughter of Norris J. Foret Sr.; sister of Joe W. Wratislaw; stepsister of Norris Jr. and Phillip Foret; granddaughter of Annie Schultz. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry Schultz and Rudolph and Nora Wratislaw; and a stepsister, Rhonda Jones. She was a registered nurse and a graduate of Nicholls State University with a B.A. in Psychology. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 25, 1993 ========================================================================== Joseph Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Joseph Junis Barrilleaux, 78, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and.8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Van Barrilleaux; stepfather of Bruce Blanchard; brother of Anriette B. Mire. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita Brown Barrilleaux; second wife, Toley Richard Barrilleaux; parents, Delma and Aurelie Gauthreaux Barrilleaux; and a sister, Cecile Barrilleaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Marie Granier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Marie Louise Adams Granier, 50, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wilfred Granier; mother of Gregory and Char Granier; sister of Edwin, William, Johnny, Fred and Laura Adams, Margaret Usea, Theresea Hotard and Alane, Celina and Bessie Cortez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alrich and Elmira Larousse Adams; a sister, Elva Matherne; and three brothers, Richard, Dick and Alrich Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== John Sellers A religious service took place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Menonnite Church in Des Allemands for John L. Sellers, 80, a native of Ama and resident of Mozella, who died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. Burial was in Youngs Family Cemetery in Mozella. He was the husband of Mary Hazel Shadell Sellers; father of John T., Walter L. and Hicks Y. Sellers, Emma S. Rousse and Phoebe S. Cellos; stepfather of Earl J., Edward F., Julian E. and Phillip R. Picou; brother of Hicks W. Sellers, Emma Mae Clesi and Louise P. Montz. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emma Youngs Sellers; a brother, Thomas. R. Sellers II; and a sister, Frances Meric. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Linn Wood Lodge No. 167 F & AM of Kenner and a 32nd Degree Mason of New Orleans Consistory. He was a 40-year employee of Shell Chemical Co. of Norco. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 26, 1993 ========================================================================== Angelina Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Angelina Bergeron, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the sister of Irvin Bergeron and Earline Ayo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Emily Ponville Bergeron; a brother, Earl Bergeron; and four sisters, Beatrice and Louise Bergeron, Emilina Phillips and Anna Mae Fields. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Eugenie Gonzales A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Eugenie Borne Gonzales, 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Junuis Gonzales and Margie Himel; sister of Blanche Popivich and Bridget Inginata. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren and 6 great-great-randchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Celestine Gonzales; parents, Leonidas and Marie Traigle Borne; a son, Leon J. Gonzales Jr.; a brother, Eugene Borne; and two sisters, Elva Pontiff and Cleona Cheramie. ===================== Antoine Matherne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Antoine O. "Black" Matherne, 64, a native of Larose and resident of Choctaw, who died at 9:31 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Burial was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Dazeria Marie Pitre Matherne; father of Stanley J. Matherne, Audrey M. Borne, Bertha M. Scioneaux and Wendy Granier; brother of Ivy Matherne. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valerie Matherne and Daisy Rogers Matherne; two sons, Scott Joseph and Steve Matherne; and five brothers, Irvin, Earl, Louis, Forrest and Joseph Matherne. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Correction In Monday's obituary for Antoine O. "Black" Matherne, the names of his three sisters were omitted from the information provided. He was the brother of Inez M. Chouest, Agnes M. Rogers and Imelda M. Ledet. ===================== Rita Plaisance (DOD not given) A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Rita Chauvin Plaisance, 32, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the daughter of Norman and Tessie Walker Chauvin; mother of Jason Paul and Lauren Elizabeth Plaisance; sister of Kerry Joseph and Judy Marie Chauvin, Sylvia Ann Knight, Mary Ann Adams and Cheryl Ann Plaisance. She was preceded in death by a brother, Norman J. Chauvin Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Tommy Plaisance (DOD not given) A religious service is scheduled for l p.m. today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Tommy Luke “Bolo” Plaisance, 37, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off. Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the son of Yvonne Lorraine Plaisance; father of Lauren Elizabeth and Jason Paul Plaisance; brother of Clinton Joseph Sr., the Rev. Dudley Jr. and Keith Michael Plaisance Sr., Sharon P. Cannatella, Susan P. Duet and Debra P. Guidroz. He was preceded in death by his father, Dudley "Bolo" Plaisance Sr. He was an employee of North American Shipbuilding. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Elie Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Elie Joseph Robichaux, 93, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Visitation will be until funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery in Ladadieville. He was the stepbrother of Hilda Mae Daigle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sostanee and Palmire Charpentier Robichaux; and four brothers, Harry J., McKinley P., Magnus J. and Ruffin A. Robichaux. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 27, 1993 ========================================================================== Wallace Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Wallace R. Bruce, 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:44 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. Visitation will be until midnight today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Veronie Verdin Bruce; father of Roland Bruce, June Gil and Sherry Restor; brother of Eva Rousse. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Ophelia Bourg Bruce; and four brothers, Ellis, Lester, Sidney and Julian Bruce. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 28, 1993 ========================================================================== Oscar Oncale A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Oscar J. Oncale, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Darcey Oncale; father of Kenneth "Brother" Oncale, Gail Hue, Dian Barrios, Sue LaRose and Pat Bourgeois; brother of L.J. Oncale, May Lassaigne, Lovenia Ledet and Shirley Naquin. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luc and Octavia Clement Oncale; a brother, Anthony Oncale Sr.; and three sisters, Winnie Pierce, Cordelia Prejean and Viola Oncale. He was a member of Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1, Thibodaux Fire Department, V.F.W., American Legion, Knights of Columbus and W.O.W. He was also the owner of People's Hardware Store in Thibodaux. Landry Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 29, 1993 ========================================================================== Ivy Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ivy Joseph Boudreaux Jr., 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:09 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Gregg James Boudreaux and Trudy B. Ordoyne; brother of Ernest "Tibby" and Austin J. Boudreaux and Marjorie McLendon; devoted friend of Linda S. Alleman. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy J. and Lucy Clement Boudreaux and a son, Bryan A. Boudreaux. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War and an employee of Block Furniture Store for 36 years. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ===================== Augustine Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Augustine Cheramie, 80, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Visitation will be until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Clarabell Griffin, Dora Pitre, Jeanette Cantrelle and Betty Rose Orgeron; sister of Leander Sr., Euzebe, Patterson and Hilton Gaspard, Elma G. Terrebonne and Enola G. Guidry. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Cheramie; parents, Augustin and Marie Borne Gaspard; a brother, Dalton Gaspard Sr.; and two sisters, Anecia G. Callais and Dorita G. Felarise. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Hilton Lirette A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Hilton A. Lirette, 72, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Burial was in Church Cemetery in Taft. He was the husband of Dorothy "Sis" Keller Lirette of Hahnville; father of Keith and Becky Lirette, both of Luling; brother of Melba Demarcay of Sunnyvale, Calif. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desire and Celina Falgout Lirette; and a sister, Shirley Palmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Post of Luling. He was a retired operations technician for Shell Oil Company. ===================== Switzer Lorraine A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in New Iberia for Switzer Louis Lorraine, 75, a native of Leeville and resident of New Iberia, who died at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Evangeline Funeral Home, 314 E. St. Peter St., New Iberia. A military graveside service, conducted by V.F.W. Post 1982, will take place at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum. The Rev. Manny Fernandez will officiate. He was the husband of Anna Mae Comeaux of New Iberia; father of Herneady Lorraine of Bakersfield, Calif., Geraldine Buteaux of Cypremort Point and Carol Thibodeaux, Sandra Bodin and Tammy Picard, all of New Iberia; brother of Hilda Guidry and Evelyn Compeaux, both of Cut Off, and Velda Bruce of Houma. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two step- grandchildren and 1 step great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ozia Charpentier Lorraine; a brother, Eldon Lorraine; a sister, Dorothy Lorraine; and a grandchild, Chelsie Perez. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of V.F.W. Post 1982, American Legion Post 4 and a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans. Evangeline Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Nov 30, 1993 ========================================================================== Lemcy Cortez A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Lemcy Joseph Cortez Sr., 90, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Clinton, Lemcy Jr. and Larry Cortez, Shirley Williams, Mary Ann Naquin, Mary Waguespack, Elizabeth Guidry, Anna Sassoni, Margaret Rogers, Betty Guillot and Judy Fournier; brother of Elise Tabor and Louise Delatte. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife by first marriage Judith Boudreaux Cortez; his wife by second marriage Annette Tabor Cortez; his parents Otima and Victoria Hebert Cortez; a son Roland Cortez; a daughter Aline Thibodaux; two brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== Alcide Duet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Alcide Joseph Duet, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Rosalie Mejia Duet; father of Philip, Robert and Robin Duet and Mary Duet Cheramie; brother of Tyrone and Larry Duet, Mary D. Louviere, Victoria D. Callais, Mary Jane D. Falgout, Eula Mae D. Pitre, Anna Mae Callais, Betty D. Buisson, Thelma D. Doucet and Janelle D. Brown. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Evelia Plaisance Duet; and three brothers, Clovis Jr., George and Joseph Duet. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ==========================================================================