Obituaries of APRIL 1994 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet

Submitted by: Chris Tidwell 

Last Modified: 25 February 2011

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Obituaries ordered by date of death--newspaper dates were unavailable at the 
time of transcription.

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Alexander Gautreaux Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Alexander Gautreaux Jr., 79, a native of Cut 
Off and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 1.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the brother of Flavie G. Melancon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Alma Guidry Gautreaux; 
two brothers, Sidney and Rene Gautreaux; and a sister, Viola G. Federine.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Pearl Robichaux

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of 
Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Pearl T. Robichaux, 79, a native of 
Centerville and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, April 1.

Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She was the mother of Roy P. "Phil" Robichaux Jr. and Judy Plaisance; sister of 
Loveless "Pete" Talbot. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Philip Robichaux Sr.; parents, 
Alfred and Lucille Marie Boudreaux Talbot; a brother, Felix Talbot; and two 
sisters, Agnes Bodin and Irene Talbot.

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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John Tabor

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at l p.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for John B. Tabor, 79, a native and 
resident of Choctaw, who died at 2 a.m. Friday, April 1.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Raymond Tabor, Eula De Latte, Catherine Hebert and Elaine 
Thibodaux; brother of Henry and Morris Tabor, Victoria Landry, Viola Sanchez 
and Angela Cortez. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Thibodaux Tabor; parents, Pierre 
and Aline Tabor; stepmother, Agnes Tabor; a son, Floyd Tabor; a brother, 
Phillip Tabor; and two sisters, Mrs. Lempsey Cortez and Mary Jane Sanchez.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Karl Hill

A graveside service is scheduled for 5 p.m. today at St. James-Rose Cemetery 
for infant Karl John Hill Jr., who died at 12:06 p.m. Saturday, April 2.

The Rev. Ernest E. Scott, will officiate.

He was the son of Karl John Sr. and Carol Elphage Hill, both of New Orleans; 
grandson of Jerome and Anne Joseph of Donaldsonville, Margaret Mays of Marrero 
and Arthur Hill of Harvey; great-grandson of Oralene C. Williams of Belle Rose, 
Alvin Elphage of Napoleonville, Vivian Wilson of Marrero and Edward and 
Gertrude Hill of Harvey.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clarence Elphage; a great-
grandmother, Augustine Elphage; and great-grandfathers, Alvin Williams Sr. and 
John Wilson.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Mildred Schwartz

A funeral took place April 4 at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, 
Miss., for Mildred L Schwartz, 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of 
Hattiesburg, who died Saturday, April 2.

Burial was in Roseland Park Cemetery in Hattiesburg.

She was the wife of John E. Schwartz Jr. of Hattiesburg; mother of John E. III 
and Tommy Schwartz, both of Hattiesburg, and Susanne Schwartz Register of 
Petal, Miss.; sister of Clifford Lirette of Thibodaux.

She is also survived by four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Sr. and Sophie Fremin 
Lirette.

Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home of Hattiesburg was in charge of arrangements.

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Alma Ward

A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star First Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Alma Dorsey Ward, 83, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, who died at 2 a.m. Saturday, April 2.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to funeral time today at the church. Dismissal will 
be 10 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Verna Joseph, Dorothy Sims and Warren and Joseph Ward, 
all of Napoleonville, Emily Jones of New Orleans and Bessie Williams of 
Labadieville; sister of Royal Dorsey of Dorseyville, Freddie Dorsey of New 
Orleans and Rowena Land, Genevia Howard, Ella Alexander, Willie Doresy II and 
Josephine Bugguage, all of Napoleonville. She also survived by 43 
grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Issaac Ward; parents, Willie and 
Josephine Rhode Dorsey; a son, Ivory Ward Sr.; two brothers, Sam and Wallace 
Dorsey; and two sisters, Dorothy Dorsey and Mable Cyprian.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Mabel Chenevert

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mabel Guillot Chenevert, 74, a native of 
Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 3.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the aunt of Velma M. Pellegrin of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Joseph Chenevert; parents, 
Elphaoe and Pamala Brunet Guillot; and a sister, Eula Guillot Duplantis.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Daniel Douglas Sr.

A wake .is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel in Raceland 
for Daniel Douglas Sr., 52, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 
10:45 p.m. Sunday, April 3.

Visitation will be until the wake today at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Morris Town Cemetery 
in Raceland.

The Rev. Martin Harrison III will officiate.

He was the son of Marion Douglas of Raceland; father of Daniel Douglas Jr. of 
Killona and Bryant, Shelia, Sandra, Florence and Sherlin Douglas, all of 
Bakersfield, Calif.; brother of Andrew Douglas Jr. of Crowley, David Douglas of 
New Orleans and Geraldin Douglas Boyd. He is also survived by seven 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Douglas Sr.

He was self-employed.

Winnfield Mortuary Chapel Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Stephen Keller Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony 
Catholic Church in Luling for Stephen Joseph Keller Jr., 77, a native and 
resident of Luling, who died at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, April 3.

Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

He was the father of Stephen Joseph III and Joan Keller, Glenda Parks, Karen 
Simoneaux Bourgeois, Elena Moran and Mary Jamieson. He is also survived by 
seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Milda Mongrue Keller, and parents, 
Stephen and Cecil McCall Keller.

He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church and Past Grand Knight of the Knights 
of Columbus. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and a charter 
member of Kappa-Sigma Fraternity. He was a retired employee of Monsanto with 28 
years of service.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Nicolas Marino

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Morgan City for Nicolas Joseph Marino, 22, a native and 
resident of Morgan City, who died Sunday, April 3.

He was the son of Carolyn Marino; brother of Carlo II, Chris and Carmen Marino; 
grandson of Ector Foret of Raceland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlo Marino.

Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City was in charge of arrangements.

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Catherine Picou

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Catherine Marie "Kitty" Gaudet Picou, 63, a 
native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, April 3.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Harrel Picou; adopted daughter of Jane Naquin; mother of 
Randy, Paul, Aaron and Tommy Picou, Martha Bourgeois, Cindy Phillips, Bridget 
Daigle and Jennifer Guillary; sister of Jack, Gabriel, Johnny, Norbert, Robert, 
Richard and Gaston Gaudet, Jane Naquin, Nell Zeringue and Marion Beauleau; 
adopted sister of Raymond, Martin, Allen and James Naquin, Morjorie Andras, 
Brenda Arceneaux and Iris Oubre; stepsister of Anna Lee Knoblock. She is also 
survived by nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston Sr. and Leonise Thibodaux 
Gaudet; adopted father, Edward Naquin; two brothers, Roy Gaudet and Gerald 
Naquin; and a grandchild, Sunny Picou.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Russell Clement Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ 
the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux for Russell J. Clement Sr., 72, a native of 
St. John community and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. Monday, April 
4.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 
8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Lorraine Bergeron Clement; father of Russell Jr., Danny 
and Roland Clement and Linda Rome; brother of E.J. and Goldie Clement. He is 
also survived by nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Pauline Benoit Clement, and 
three brothers, Oscar "Nick" Jr., Roland and Donald "Mumpy" Clement.

He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and 
Protector Fire Co. No. 2.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Irvin Melancon

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, for Irvin Pierre Melancon Jr., 55, a native 
and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:39 p.m. Monday, April 4.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

The body will be cremated.

He was the husband of Nola Ledet Melancon; father of Christine M. Savoie, Julie 
M. Duet, Rachel M. Pierce and Vicky M. Martin. He is also survived by five 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Pierre Sr. and Mabel Duet 
Melancon.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Earl Adams

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy 
Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Earl Adams, 76, a native of Lockport and 
resident of Mathews, who died at 8:39 a.m. Tuesday, April 5.

Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Nelwood Trosclair Adams; father of Earl Jr., Richard, 
Orjie, Elizabeth and Linda Adams; brother of Francis, Manny, Ferdinand and 
Conrad Adams. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marguerite Bellamore Adams; 
two sons, Pat and Patton Adams, four brothers, David, Oderle, Alex and Simon 
Adams; and a sister, Lorraine Adams Griffin.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of South 
Coast Sugar Mill.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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Lillie Nimpfer

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in 
Luling for Lillie Singleton Nimpfer, 88, a native of Oxford, Miss., and 
resident of Luling, who died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 5.

Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

She was the mother of Beulah Bell of Eldorado, Ark., Nita Gremillion of Denham 
Springs and Carlene Minor of Luling; sister of A.C. Singleton; Mary Elliot and 
Joyce Woods. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Nimpfer; parents Alan N. Adeline 
Keel Singleton.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Wilfred Knockum Jr.

A religious service took place at 8 p.m. Sunday at Greater Israel Baptist 
Church in Belle Alliance for Wilfred "Jacko" Knockum Jr., 54, a native and 
resident of Belle Rose, who died Wednesday, April 6.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Nelson Knockum of Belle Rose; father of Yvette 
K. Martin of Houston, Evangeline K, Howard of Donaldsonville, Maggie Nelson of 
Baton Rouge, Rochelle K. Garnett, Shelita K. Williams and Baron and Wilfred 
Knockum III, all of Belle Rose; brother of Brenda Knockum of Donaldsonville, 
Goldia K. Dandridge and Jerome Knockum, both of Bell Rose, and Calvin Knockum 
of New Orleans; stepbrother of Larry Knockum of Donaldsonville. He is also 
survived by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Wilfred Knockum Sr.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of 
arrangements.

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Thelma Luquette

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today in the Cathedral of 
St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette for Thelma Save Luquette, a native of 
Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 6.

Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Thibodaux.

Monsignor Glen J. Provost, rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 
was the celebrant.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Luquette; parents, Albert 
and Cecile Dantin Baye; six sisters, Edna Adams, Aline Rizan, Ella and Beulah 
Baye, Celine Folse and Clara Gayral; and two brothers, Alciede and Clarence 
Baye.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court of Immaculata No. 
503, St. John's Altar Society, St. John's Discussion Club, the White 
Subdivision Rosary Group, the St. Anne's Society, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary 
No. 1286, Beta Sigma Phi Beta Chapter, AARP No. 717, Lafayette Parish Home 
Demonstration Club, Retired Senior Volunteer Persons, Souvenir Gate 
Neighborhood Watch, REACH, Our Lady of Lourdes 55 plus Club, Lafayette General 
Medical Center Horizons Club and Lafayette Greenhouse.

A graduate nurse of Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, she maintained her Louisiana 
Registered Nurse's license after her retirement. She taught at Hotel Dieu, 
serving as Operating Room supervisor.

She also served as an American Red Cross nurse for more than 60 years, serving 
in Honduras in the 1930s and teaching civil defense and atomic warfare courses. 
Her records are part of the national historical Red Cross Museum in Washington, 
D.C.

Donations may be made to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, P.O. Drawer 
V, Lafayette, La. 70502.

Martin and Castille Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Helen Burd

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m. today at St. Benedict 
the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Helen Burd, 79; a native and 
resident of Napoleonville, who died Thursday, April 7.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville and 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Vincent Burd and Anna Mae Larkins, both of Klotzville, 
Leon, Theodore, Barren and Harold Burd, Veronica A. Johnson and Lovell 
McGalliard, all of Bertrandville, Emily McGalliard of Donaldsonville, Evenda 
Walker of Baton Rouge, Jamesetta White of Denver, Colo.; stepmother of Earl 
Burd of Belle Rose; sister of Octavia Burd, Ruth Joseph and Joseph Blanchard 
all of New Orleans. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Burd; and both parents.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Phelodia Cortez

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the. 
Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Phelodia Hotard Cortez, 81, a native of 
Kraemer and resident of Reserve, who died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 8.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Deanna, Huey, Clifton, Robert, Malcolm, Carl and 
Ferdinand "Jackie" Cortez Jr. and Marilyn Villeret; sister of Claude and Eldon 
Hotard, Olampia Kraemer and Effie Daigle. She is also survived by 33 
grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Cortez Sr.; parents, 
Aurelian and Aurelia Constant Hotard; one grandson; and a brother, Nolan 
Hotard.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc was in charge of arrangements.

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Ronald Katz

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Hilary 
Catholic Church in Mathews for Ronald Floyd Katz, 54, a native of New Orleans 
and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:55 a.m. today, April 8.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He was the husband of Sandra Pennington Katz; father of Christine English, Mary 
Angelle Doiron, Jessilyn Terrebonne and Veronica Songe; brother of Harold, 
Albert, Gene and Kenneth Katz, Linda Rimkus and Judy Theriot. He is also 
survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthias and Maribell Vallery Katz.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Linda Usey

A Mass of Christian Burial was, celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Linda Oncale Usey, a native and 
resident of Choupic, who died at 5:55 p.m. Friday, April 8.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Thomas Usey; mother of Benny, Micheal and Anne Lee Usey and 
Diana Lottman; sister of Ida Oncale Clement, Aline Oncale Oncale and Essie 
Oncale Perque. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oleus and Marie Navarre Oncale; a 
brother, Edwin F. Oncale Sr., and a sister, Esther Oncale Willingham.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Taylor Blair

A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church Cemetery in Golden Meadow for Taylor James Blair, infant who 
died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 9.

He was the son of Robert Sr. and Florinda Blair; brother of Robert Blair Jr.; 
grandson of Clebert and Alice Guidry and Lennis and Hazel Blair.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Henry Boudreaux

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget 
Catholic Church in Schriever for Henry Boudreaux, 73, a native of Donner and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9.

Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Isabella Daigle Boudreaux; father of Bertha Boudreaux; 
brother of Joe Boudreaux of Houma and Nita Mae DeRoche.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florenton A. and Anita Boudreaux; and 
a brother, Gilbert Boudreaux.

He was a parishioner of St. Bridget and a veteran of World War II. He was a 
member of the V.F.W. Ferdinand Lefort Post 11 American Legion.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements

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Gustavia Johnson

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Evening Star Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Gustavia Johnson, 76, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, who died Saturday, April 9.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
and 5 p.m. to funeral time today at the church.

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. James Williams will officiate.

She was the mother of Horace Carter of New Orleans; and adopted mother of Jimmy 
and Wesley Lacy, both of Napoleonville. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Alcee Savoie Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Larose for Alcee "A.J." Savoie Jr., 69, a native of Larose 
and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:47 p.m. Saturday, April 9.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Irene Punch Pitre Savoie; son of Bella Acosta Savoie; 
father of Charlene Guidry and Pamela Savoie; stepfather of Joe Pitre, Faye 
Pizani, Catherine Serigny and Ethel Vega; brother of Lawrence, Roland and 
Horace Savoie, Mildred Warren, Emma Cretini and Janet Breaux. He also survived 
by two grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three 
step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Pierce Savoie; father Alcee 
Savoie Sr.; and a brother, Clifton Savoie.

He was a member of Knights of Columbus 3150, the American Legion and the V.F.W. 
of Larose.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Nellie Terrebonne

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Nellie Boudreaux Terrebonne, 
79, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, who died at 6 a.m. Saturday, 
April 9.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the longtime companion of Leonce Terrebonne; mother of Adam Leo, Leroy, 
Rogers and Gerald Terrebonne, Marie T. Fonseca and Mary Ann T. Duet; sister of 
Chester Sanamo, Amadia B Cheramie and Shirley S. Rousse.  She is also survived 
by 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam "TP" Terrebonne; parents, Adam 
and Leonora Arnaudin Boudreaux; a daughter, Laura T. Lasseigne; and two 
brothers, Lindberg Sanamo and Hector Boudreaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Paul Bergeron

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at l p.m. Wednesday at St. 
Charles Catholic Church in Pointe aux Chenes for Paul Elmer "Na-Neg" Bergeron, 
56, a native of Boudreaux Canal and resident of Pointe aux Chenes, who died 
Sunday, April 10.

Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of LaVerne Naquin Bergeron; son of Doris LeBlanc Bergeron of 
Chauvin; father of Wendy Lirette of Pointe aux Chenes and Bernadette Dumond of 
Bayou Dularge; brother of Earl Bergeron, Edith Plaisance and Ethel Colwart, all 
of Chauvin, and Eva Mae Lapeyrouse of Bourg. He is also survived by five 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gustave Bergeron, and his grandparents, 
Gustave and Aliska Bergeron Sr. and Treville and Eva LeBlanc.

He was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church and a boat captain for 
Skipper Ann Inc.

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Lucia Duet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Genevieve Church in Thibodaux for Lucia Mire Duet, 78, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, April 10.

Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the mother of Hazel D. Folse and Jimmie E., Henry R. and Malcolm J. "T-
Mac" Duet, all of Thibodaux, Myrtle D. Gaudin of Destrehan and Dolores D. Carr 
of Franklin; stepmother of Sylvian Duet Jr. of Shreveport; sister of Elmo Mire 
of Grammercy and Roland and Elsie Mire and Eudora Chauvin, all of Thibodaux. 
She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, seven step-
grandchildren and 12 step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvian Duet; parents, Henry J. and 
Mary Daigle Mire; and a brother, Henry Mire.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Mae Guidry

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Larose for Mae Rodrigue Guidry, 75, a native and resident of 
Larose, who died at 3 a.m. Sunday, April 10.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of George J. Guidry Jr. of Larose; sister of Irene R. 
Richoux of Harvey, Smith Rodrigue of Cut Off and Sid, Richard and Charles J. 
Rodrigue, all of Larose, She is also survived by three grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Guidry Sr.; parents, 
Augustin and Regina Savoie Rodrigue; a son, Irvin A. Guidry; a daughter, Marion 
T. Guidry; two brothers, Ecton and John Rodrigue; and a sister, Armance A. 
Adams.

She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Eva B. Rousse

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Eva Bruce Rousse, 65, a 
native of Westwego and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, 
April 10.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the mother of Christine and Perry Rousse Sr., Patricia Bourg, Cheryl 
Portier, Molly Cheramie, and Melissa Danos. She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Eldon Rousse; parents, Julien and 
Ophelia Bourg Bruce Sr., and six brothers, Sydney, Sylvest, Ellis, Wallace, 
Lester and Julien Bruce Jr.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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James Richard Jr.

A wake is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in 
Thibodaux for James "Boy Boy" Richard Jr., 71, a native of Gray and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 12.

Visitation will be l to 3 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Houma and 4 
p.m. to funeral time Friday at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery in 
Gray.

He was the father of Sheila, Cynthia, Wheilmenia, Sharlyn, Marsha, Betty Jean, 
Claudell, Ronald, Merlin, James III, Michael, Anthony, Randy, Nolan and Trevor 
Richard, Bonnie R. McDowell, Betty R. Stepter, Terea R. Dumas and Wanda and 
Gail Blackledge; brother of Helen R. Mart and Patsy R. Davia. He is also 
survived by 41 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Coleman Richard; parents, James 
Richard Sr. and Rose Griffin Stewart; and two brothers, Alex Stewart and Billy 
Williams.

He was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World 
War II. He was an exterminator and painter:

Community Funeral Home of Houma Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Julien Rogers

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Church in Larose for Julien Plaisance Rogers, 90, a native and 
resident of Larose, who died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 12.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in 
Larose.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Joseph, Lewis and Clarence Rogers, Mildred Lasseigne, 
Alice Adams and Hazel Ougel. She is also survived by 43 grandchildren, 61 
great-grandchildren and 35 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joachim Rogers; parents, Napoleon and 
Marcelline Allemand Plaisance; two sons, Eddie and Amson Rogers; and a 
daughter, Theresa Triche.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of the 
Ladies Auxiliary Society.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Leslie Thibodaux Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy 
Rosary Church in Larose for Leslie J. "Balua" Thibodaux Sr., 68, a native and 
resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 12.

Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Alice Thibodaux; father of Perry, Phillip and Leslie 
Thibodaux Jr., Carol Duet, Linda Lefort and Donna McVicker; brother of Ernest, 
Alvin, Melvin and Lloyd Thibodaux, Earline Matherne and Ester Comardelle. He is 
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Akerson and Lucia Landry Thibodaux; a 
daughter, Carol Thibodaux; a brother, Gary Thibodaux; and a sister, Doris 
Thibodaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Craig Danos

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's 
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Craig Paul Danos, 31, a native and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Monica P. Danos; father of Shaun Joseph, Kristen Lea and 
Jarden Deanna Danos; son of Norris Danos; brother of Gerald J. and Peter 
Mitchell Danos, Patty D. Boudreaux and Lori D. Sanchez.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Babin Danos; and a sister, Deanna 
Danos.

The family prefers donations to help with family expenses.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Ernest Sanchez

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in 
Raceland for Ernest "Sam" Sanchez, 28, a native and resident of Raceland who 
died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13.

He was the husband of Lori Danos Sanchez; son of Ernest B. Sanchez and Ada 
Boudreaux and stepson; of Audrey R. Sanchez; the father of Ashton Sanchez and 
Blaine Breaux; brother of Daphne Valence; and stepbrother of Michelle Stone.

Donations to St. Mary's School preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Wilvin Trahan

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Wilvin "Brud" Trahan, 52, a native and 
resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 13.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Patricia L. Trahan of Des Allemands; son of Ament Trahan 
of Des Allemands; father of Timothy, Lauri and Laney Trahan, all of Des 
Allemands, and Jennifer Baudoin of Thibodaux; brother of Gloria Matherne and 
Barbara Loggins, both of Des Allemands. He is also survived by one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raoul Trahan.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and an employee of Exxon Company, 
U.S.A.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Jules Hymel

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James 
Catholic Church in St. James for Jules Francois Hymel, 89, a native and 
resident of St. James Parish, who died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 14.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Kelsey, Eddie, Warren and Herman Hymel, Audrey Becnel, 
Carolyn Kliebert, Sylvia Bourgeois, Janet Ponson and Jane Riviere; brother of 
Roland, Eula and Hilda Hymel. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 24 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucella Loupe Hymel; parents, Valsin and 
Aurelie Abadie Hymel; two brothers, Francis and George Hymel; four sisters, 
Elvina Hotard, Elise, Darvina and Celima Hymel; and a grandchild, Sharon Hymel 
Ledet

The family requests donations for masses.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Wanda Wilson

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist 
Church in Raceland for Wanda Wilson, 39, a native and resident of Raceland, who 
died Thursday, April 14.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Winnfield Mortuary Chapel.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the daughter of Ivy Wilson Sr. of Raceland; sister of the Rev. Ivy Jr. 
and Larry Wilson, Geraldine Allen and Gloria Reed, all of Raceland, and Marie 
Joe Wilson of Waggoman.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelina C. Wilson; and two brothers, 
James Jefferson and John Wilson.

She was an employee of Medical Arts Clinic in Raceland.

Winnfield Mortuary Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Athalie Blouin

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Athalie Marquette Blouin, 89, a native of 
Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:19 p.m. Friday, April 15.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of J. Arthur Blouin of Raceland; sister of E.R.T. Marquette 
of Houma. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Blouin; parents; Edmond and 
Athalie DeLaune Marquette; and three brothers, Arthur, Alfred and Claude 
Marquette.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Millie Davis

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel Baptist 
Church in Belle Alliance for Millie Hughes Davis, 84, a native and resident of 
Belle Rose, who died Friday, April 15.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. to funeral time today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Ronald Dorsey will officiate.

She was the sister of Francis H. Samuel of New Orleans, Vivian H. Folse of St. 
James, Marion J. Hughes of Donaldsonville and Alexander Hughes of Marrero. She 
is also survived by three grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Davis; a son William Davis 
Sr.; parents, Florestirie J. and Alexander Hughes Sr.; two brothers, Clarence 
and Isaac Hughes; and a sister, Ruth H. Grumes.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Elsie Boudreaux

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Elsie Sevin Boudreaux, 57, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, 
April 16.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Joseph J. Boudreaux; daughter of Antonia Arabie Sevin; 
mother of Thomas Boudreaux and Sally Bellanger; sister of Donald and Luke 
Sevin, Mabel Robichaux, Shirley Bergeron, Eunice Portier, Margaret Talbot and 
Elaine Use. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luke A. Sevin.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements

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Mack Foret Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Catholic 
Church in Tor Mack Joseph Foret Jr., 66, a native of Raceland and resident of 
Lockport, who died Saturday, April 16

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Rodney and Mark Foret, Robin Milder and Monica Falgout; 
brother of Lionel and Patrick Foret, Eldridge Whitfield and Glendower Rhodes. 
He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded hi death by his parents, Mack Willis and Frances Lee Foret Sr.; 
a: son, Lynn Foret; and a brother, Francis Foret.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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Duane Gray

A graveside service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery in 
Galliano for Duane Earl Gray, 63, a native of Washington, Iowa, and resident of 
Cut Off, who died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16.

He was the husband of Edna Lanier Gray; son of Willard Gray; father of Susan 
Henning and Brenda Roth; stepfather of Robert J. Brisden; brother of Charles 
Gray and Jessie Sharnor. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Wood Gray; and a brother, Bill 
Gray.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Enola Hebert

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Enola Chauvin Hebert, 77, a native and resident 
of Lockport, who died at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Herbert P. Hebert; mother of Edmond Jr. and Robert Chauvin 
and Elsie Robichaux; sister of Lucien and Joseph Sevin and Ella Foret. She is 
also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond Chauvin Sr.; parents, 
Leonce and Bernadette Pennison Sevin; a daughter, Rose Mary Chauvin; two 
brothers, Elton and Augustin Sevin; and two sisters, Julia Boudreaux and Beulah 
Sevin.

She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a retired employee of 
the Lafourche Parish School system.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Jules Hebert

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's 
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Jules J. Hebert, 78, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, 
April 16.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the brother of Judith Guidry and Julie Knight.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Marcelite Thibodaux Hebert; 
and two sisters, Odette Adams and Olive Hebert.

He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Sarah Breaux

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Pilgrim Baptist Church in 
Paincourtville for Sarah B. Breaux, 66, a native and resident of Klotzville, 
who died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 17.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
and 5 p.m. to funeral time today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Thursday, and burial will be in St. Augustine 
Catholic Cemetery in Klotzville.

She was the wife of Phillip Breaux Sr.; mother of Dorothy Breaux Neal of San 
Francisco, Joyce B. Dickerson of Peterville, Theresa B. Porter of Houston, 
Phillip Breaux Jr. of Ewellville and Calvin Breaux of Paincourtville; sister of 
Ruby Plummer, Cora Lee Miles, Anna LeBlanc, Velma Johnson, Ida Young, Dorethea 
Scott, Melvin, Dave, Henry, Johnson, Alvin, Edward and George Brown. She is 
also survived by nine grandchildren and a step-grandson.

She was preceded in .death by her parents, Gavita and Famous Brown Sr.; and a 
brother, Famous Brown Jr.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Billie Fontenot

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Billie Fontenot, 79, a 
native of Ville Platte and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:15 p.m. 
Sunday, April 17

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Augusta Cheramie Fontenot; brother of E.J. "Joe" Fontenot 
of Spring, Texas, and Ada F. Buie of Larose. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Belizare P. and Meliccia Perron 
Fontenot; three brothers, Noah, Simon and David Fontenot; and three sisters, 
Meliccia F. Manuel, Avia F. Soileau and Ednes F. Ortego.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a U.S. Army veteran of 
World War II.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Henrietta Gros

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose for Henrietta Bouvier Gros, 88, a native and resident of 
Larose, who died at 6 a.m. Monday, April 18.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Linwood Gros, Lillie Gros Lagrange, Reba Gros Lagrange 
and Doreda Gros Acosta; sister of Duffy Bouvier. She is also survived by 12 
grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Gros; parents, Henry and Lorenza 
Pierce Bouvier; a son, Noah Gros Jr.; three brothers, Ernest Sr., Vories and 
Henry Bouvier Jr.; sister, Lorena Bouvier Gisclair; and two grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Gertrude Simoneaux

A Mass of Christian burial win be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption 
Catholic Church in Plattenville for Gertrude Simoneaux, 85, a native and 
resident of Plattenville, who died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 18.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of Isabelle, Eddie and Ned Simoneaux.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelen Sr. and Gulie Guillot 
Simoneaux; two brothers, Aurelen Jr. and Louis "Bud" Simoneaux; four half-
brothers, Rudolph, Henry, Samuel and Augustin Simoneaux; and two half-sisters, 
Annette Guillot and Aurelia Simoneaux.

She was a parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies 
Altar Society.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Lawrence Christen Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lawrence J. Christen Jr., 67, a native of 
Barataria and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Lafourche Lodge No. 427 F&AM in Galliano.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Lawrence III, William, Frankie and Daniel Christen and 
Anastasia Stacy Lane; brother of Norbert, Vernon and John "Pete" Christen. He 
is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Caterine Dufrene 
Christen; and a son, Patrick Christen.

Donations to Lafourche Lodge No. 427 are preferred.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Lafourche 
Lodge No. 427 F&AM, The Order of Eastern Star and V.F.W. Post in Dulac. He was 
a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the Asiatic and Pacific 
theaters.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Rousse Jr.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church 
in Golden Meadow for Edward Rousse Jr., 35, a native and resident of Golden 
Meadow, who died at noon, Tuesday, April 19.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to service time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the husband of Robin Blanchard Rousse; son of Maria Fritsch Rousse; 
father of Edward III, Sherod, Elijah and Travis Rousse and Jeramey Kiger; 
brother of, Mona Guilbeau and Tanya Rousse.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Rousse Sr.; a brother, Jace 
Rousse; and a sister, Ronda Rousse.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Gaston Benoit

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Gaston Joseph Benoit, 80, a native of Thibodaux 
and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:15 a.m. today, April 20.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Eula Folse Bourgeois Benoit; former husband of Clara 
Vedros Benoit; father of Douglas P. Benoit, Delta Ledet, Lynne Foret, Colleen 
Foret and Mary Ellen Deroche; brother of Holda B. Parks and Yvonne B. 
Plaisance. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Clara Morvant Benoit; 
three brothers, Wallace, Walter and Sidney Benoit; a sister, Bridget B. Girior; 
and a grandchild.

He was a member of Woodmen of the World Insurance Society and a retired 
employee of Avondale.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Arlene Lake 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Arlene Woods Lake will be 11 a.m. 
Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville.

Woods died Wednesday, April 20, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Lee Lake; 
parents, Joseph and Lucy Lanory Woods Jr.; son, Joshua Lake; daughter, Danielle 
Woods; brothers, David, Joey, Gregory and Tommy Woods; and sister, Ida Landry.

Visitation hours have not yet been set. Landry Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Whitney Dufrene

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Whitney Robert Dufrene, 82, a native of 
Gheens and resident of Cut Off who died at 4:14 a.m. Thursday, April 21.

Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Emily Bruce Dufrene; father of Elma Adams and Mary 
Matherne; brother of Cestive Dufrene, Louis Dufrene, Melodia Dufrene and Angela 
Hebert. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemille and Sophie Rivet Dufrene; his 
brother Evans Dufrene; and his sister Lucille Hebert.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Jules

A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Old Fountain Baptist Church for 
Margaret Jules, 54, a native of Belle Chasse and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and 5 to 8 p.m. 
today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the devoted friend of Zenobia Cox; mother of Rachael Jules of 
Thibodaux, Albert Pierre Jr. of Gretna and Lionel Pierre of White Settlement, 
Texas; sister of Ernest Thomas, Edward, Charles, Charlie, Julia and Lillie 
Miller, Doris Johnson, Louise Williams, Linda Johnson and Lois Mathews. She is 
also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Jules and Rebecca Thomas.

She was a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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Benson Plaisance

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary 
Catholic Church in Mathews for Benson Plaisance, 81, a resident of Raceland who 
died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21.

Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Church 
in Mathews. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He was the father of Benson Plaisance Jr., Charley Plaisance, Nelson Plaisance 
and Marguerite Jones; brother of Wallace Plaisance and Melonie Rodriguez. He is 
also survived by 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vlyna Chauvin Plaisance; parents, Raymond 
and Bertha Templet Plaisance; and brothers, Jessie Plaisance, Lawless 
Plaisance, Severen "Joe" Plaisance and Gaston Plaisance.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Guy Theriot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Guy E. Theriot, 90, a native and resident of 
Raceland who died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Bettie T. Stevens and Doris T. Boudreaux; brother of 
Milton Theriot, Harris Theriot, Lucille Roussell, Rose Bourgeois, Eula 
Cancienne and Leonelle Bergeron. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 17 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Notile Punch Theriot; parents, Sanjest and 
Agnes Falgout Theriot; brothers August Theriot, Luke Theriot, Alex Theriot; and 
two great-grandchildren Michelle Stevens and Angela Stevens.

He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Alfacia Allemand

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at l p.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Alfacia Brunet Allemand, 87, a native and 
resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, April 22.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Jimmy J. and Eno J. Allemand Jr., Irene A. Charpentier, 
Jeanne A. Ledet, Melda A. Dufrene, Vera A. Callais, Jenny A. Savoie and Emily 
A. Collins; sister of Levy and Valcour Burnet, Gussie Aucoin and Nazia Nash. 
She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and four 
great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eno J. Allemand Sr.; parents, 
Lovensee and Amily Guidry Brunet; a daughter, Hilda A. Gisclair; two brothers, 
Elphege and Widless Brunet; three sisters, Daisy Brunet, Ida Broussard and Tina 
Abadie; and two great-grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Mildred Gros

Mildred Thibodaux Gros, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, 
died 4:15 a.m. Friday April 22, 1994.

Religious services will be at Thibodaux Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m., Saturday 
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Genevieve Catholic Church at 1 
p.m. Interment will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Visitation is at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home on Friday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 
a.m. to funeral time.

Gros was 76 and is survived by her son Roy Gros, two daughters, Mrs. John (Mary 
Ann) Clement, Mrs. Lester (Verna) Guidry; 10 grandchildren; 16 great 
grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Gros; her parents Nelson and 
Angelina Guillot Thibodaux; five brothers, Edgar, Clifton, Percy, Edward and 
Dennis Thibodaux; one sister, Angelina Gros; and one grandson John P. Clement 
Jr.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.

Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Alice Higgins

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Cemetery 
in Thibodaux for Alice Temps Higgins, 82, who died Friday, April 22.

She was the mother of Robert Leslie Higgins Jr.; sister of Antoinette Marmande 
and Stan and Alfred Toups. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leslie Higgins; parents, Marie 
C. Poche and Lucien L. Toups; two sisters, Ola Borne and Marie Schroder; and 
four brothers, the Rev. Lawrence, Reynaud, Aloysius and Leonard Toups.

Donations to St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral are preferred.

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of New Orleans is In charge of 
arrangements.

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Wayne Jones

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Wayne James Jones, 52, a native of Buras and 
resident of Cut Off, who died Friday, April 22.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Bobbie Shaner Jones; father of Chance Matthew, Honda 
Layne and Parrish Ryan Jones; brother of Kenneth Ray and Terry Lynn Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leona Marie Pitre Jones.

Falgout Funeral Home Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Lee Auguste Martin 

Lee Auguste Martin died Friday (April 22) in Thibodaux Hospital and Health 
Centers after a brief illness.

Martin, a Thibodaux native, suffered a stroke Thursday. He was 75.

A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Genevieve 
Catholic church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Landry Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie Burns Martin; a daughter, Theresa Martin 
Pitre; two sons, Lee Martin Jr. and John Martin; a half-brother, Daniel "Judge" 
Leche; and a half-sister, Hilda Leche Blanchard. He is also survived by five 
grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

The author and researcher of "Century of Service, Thibodaux Volunteer Fire 
Department 1874-1974" Martin was heavily involved in the fire department. He 
was an authority on fire department history. He served as secretary president 
and historian of Protector Fire Company.

Martin was guest commentator on KTIB radio each year for the Firemen's Fair 
Parade. His radio career also included a stint as engineer for KTIB during 
Hurricane Betsy. Martin was more concerned about the radio station staying on 
the air with continuous newscasts than his own safety as he refilled the 
generator tank with gasoline.

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Esther Boudreaux

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget 
Church in Schriever for Esther Woodum Boudreaux, 85, a native of San Jose, 
Calif., and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Joseph Parra and Rena Southall. She is also survived by 
two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded up death by her husband, Felix Boudreaux and parents, Oliver 
and Heren Hoompon Woodum.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Dorothy Davis

A funeral is scheduled for noon Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in 
Raceland for Dorothy Mae Davis, 68, a native and resident of Raceland, who died 
at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Daniel Davis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Betty Davis Huggins of 
Decatur, Ga., Howard, Joseph, Anthony, Kenneth and Sonia Davis, Ruby Every and 
Brenda Chisley, all of Raceland; sister of Joseph Soule of New Orleans; devoted 
friend of Albert "Pops" Hamilton. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 
22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Davis Sr.; and parents, Cora 
Jones and Levi Brown.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Odelia Guillot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Odelia Hebert Guillot, 84, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the mother of Willie "Bill" Guillot and Shelby "Millie" Pitre. She is 
also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie S Guillot; parents, Charles 
and Cecile Baye Hebert; a sister, Agnes Pitre; four brothers, Dennis, O'Neil, 
Louis and Noah Hebert; and a grandchild, Melissa Pitre.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Marguerite Landry

A memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church in Labadieville for Marguerite Boudreaux Landry, 65, a native and 
resident of Labadieville, who died Saturday, April 23.

She was the mother of Janice McNally, Susan Matherne, Michael, Gregory, James 
and Donna Lee Landry; sister of Wilton, Allen, Harold and Alfred Boudreaux, 
Anna Mae Navarre, Gurnel Roundtree and Pauline Albarado. She is also survived 
by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Julie Braud Boudreaux; and 
two brothers, Milton and Luke Boudreaux.

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Stanley Zeringue

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of 
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Stanley Joseph Zeringue, 64, a native of 
Wallace and resident of Vacherie, who died at 3 a.m. Saturday, April 23.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the 
church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Marie Becnel Zeringue; father of Troy and Charity 
Zeringue, Bonnie Cox and Twilla Morvant; brother of Lloyd, Maurice and Gerad 
Zeringue, Enid Boudreaux, Eunice Simon and Lois Scioneaux. He is also survived 
by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Nezida Oubert Zeringue; 
and a sister, Mary Ann Stein.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Jared Aizen

Services are pending for Jared Paul Aizen, infant, who died at 10:44 a.m. 
Sunday, April 24.

He was the son of Jason and Pam Benoit Aizen; brother of Tyler Aizen; grandson 
of Edward and Mercedes Naquin Aizen and Nolan and Frieda Hebert Benoit.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Maxine Guidroz

Maxine Mary Guidroz, 74, a native of Melville and resident of Lockport, died at 
2:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24.

She was the wife of Roy Guidroz; mother of Gene and John Thibodaux, Dolores 
Loupe, Katherine Dupre and Connie Dorsey. She is also survived by four 
brothers, a sister, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Festervan Smith; and 
a son, Charles Thibodaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Maggie Pitre

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Maggie Lerille Pitre, 83, a native of Lockport 
and resident of Cut Off, who died Monday, April 25.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to funeral time today at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Otis Pitre; mother of Raleigh Pitre and Lurey, Lionel and 
Calvin Terrebonne; sister of Elta Jones. She is also survived by 16 
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clamille and Marie Gros Lerille; 
three brothers, Percy, Emile and Gaston Lerille; two sisters, Edna Allemand and 
Agatha Boudreaux; and three grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Adelyn Roy

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Adelyn Wolfe Roy, 67, a native 
and resident of Labadieville, who died a 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 25.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Robert, Andrew and Glenn Roy and Sandra Bolotte; sister 
of Hampton Wolfe Jr. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Roy; and parents, Hampton 
and Adelyn Culotta Wolfe.

She was 3rd District Treasurer and past 3rd District President of the American 
Legion Auxiliary.

Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements.

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Leon Cortez Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the 
Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, for Leon Joseph Cortez Jr., 50, a native and 
resident of Kraemer, who died Wednesday, April 27.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Cortez was the son of Leon J. Sr. and Camillia Rome Cortez; brother of, Donald 
Cortez, Mary Lee Simoneaux, Leontine Wald and Bonnie Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rome and Mr. 
and Mrs. Albert Cortez.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Alfred Landry

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in 
Ewellville for Alfred "Big Al" Landry, 50, a native of Ewellville and resident 
of Dorseyville, who died Wednesday, April 27 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital 
in Baton Rouge.

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. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate.

He was the husband of Sonya Keyes Landry of Dorseyville; son of Estelle Landry 
of Ewellville; father of Drexel, Latatia, Treneice and Trinette Landry, all of 
Dorseyville and Dymphna Ann Landry of Baton Rouge; foster father of Patricia 
Jones; brother of Josephine Landry Patterson of Port Allen, Gloria Landry Riley 
of Baton Rouge, and Ernest, Eddie and Albert Landry, all of Ewellville. He is 
also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Landry Sr., and a grandmother, 
Josei Alberdia Kite Jones.

He was an employee of Dow Chemical in Grand Bayou and a member of the Tri-
Parish Bowling League and the Kingsman Social Club of Thibodaux.

Donations are preferred to the Assumption Education Fund.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Claude Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Claude Naquin, 65, a native and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 27.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Esthelina Gaudet Naquin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albruge and Annie Bergeron Naquin; and 
a brother, A.J. Naquin.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Norbert Gaudet

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Norbert "Noby" 
Gaudet, 72, a native of St. Charles community and resident of Metairie, who 
died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Perry M. Gaudet, Maxime Gaudet Pick and Aline Gaudet 
Conley; brother of Robert, Richard, Gaston, Jack, Gabriel and Johnny Gaudet, 
Jane Naquin, Nell Zeringue and Marion Beauleau; stepbrother of Anna Lee 
Knoblock. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Rizan Gaudet; parents, Gaston 
Charles and Leonise Thibodaux Gaudet; stepmother, Nora Toups Gaudet; a brother, 
Roy Gaudet; and a sister, Catherine Picou.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux was in. charge of arrangements.

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Mable Wise

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in 
Ewellville for Mable A. Wise, 47, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died 
at 1:50 p.m.' Thursday, April 28 at Chabert Medical Center in Houma.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 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. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Rhonda J. and Roslyn Wise and Andrea Williams, all of 
Belle Rose, Jimmie Wise Jr. of Donaldsonville, Ronald Wise Sr. of Ewellville 
and Solomon Wise of Bertrandville; sister of Clarence Williams of Prairieville, 
Herbert Williams of Gonzales, Linda, Elizabeth and Janet Williams, all of 
Donaldsonville, and Dorothy W. Bell, Loubertha W. Sims and Girdie Maxine and 
Horace Joseph Williams, all of Belle Rose. She is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Girdie and Horace Williams; husband, 
Jimmie Wise Sr. two brothers; and a grandchild.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of 
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Howard Bertrand

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of 
Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas for Howard J. Bertrand, 82, a 
resident of Opelousas, who died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Opelousas 
General Hospital.

Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Prairie Rhonde.

He was the husband of Marina E. Bertrand; father of Randall F. Bertrand of 
Thibodaux, James E. Bertrand of Baltimore, Deanna B. Butler of LaPlace and 
Gilda M. Soileau of Opelousas; brother of Charles Carroll of Opelousas and 
Kelly Savoie of Vidor, Texas. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.

He was a retired cattleman and farmer and a member of Woodmen of the World.

Sibille Funeral Home Inc. of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

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Jessie Mercer

A religious service took place at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in 
Houma for Jessie "Tib" Mercer, 94, a native of England and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, April 29.

Her body was cremated.

She is the mother of Ann McDonald of Thibodaux and Betty Joyce Cains of 
Chessington, England.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ernest Mercer; and parents, 
Albert John and Florence Dennis Wright.

She was a member of the Church of England.

Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Glenn Daigle

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne 
Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Glenn Paul Daigle, 25, a native and 
resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Gaylyn LeBlanc Daigle; son of Verna Borne Daigle; brother 
of Brent, Jeffery and Steven Daigle; grandson of Walter and Agatha Daigle.

He was preceded in death by his father; Bobby Daigle; and grandparents, Jules 
Sr. and Noelie Ordoyne Borne.

Landry Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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