Obituaries of NOVEMBER 1994 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Last Modified: 28 February 2011 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Obituaries ordered by date of death--newspaper dates were unavailable at the time of transcription. =============================================================================== Odette Braud A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Odette Lucille Braud, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry O. and Lovincia Mire Braud; two brothers, Scuddy G. and Marcel Braud; and a sister, Harriet Lasseigne. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Margaret Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Margaret St. Julien Breaux, 77, a native of Broussard and resident of Houma, who died at 12:15 a.m. today, Nov. l. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. She was the wife of Bernard F. Breaux Sr.; mother of Bernard F. Breaux Jr., Lisette Wise, Louise Fazzio and Cette Wurzlow, all of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Felix St. Julien; a son, Roy St. Julien Breaux; four brothers and a sister. Donations can be made to St. Francis de Sales School and Vandebilt Catholic High School. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Gladys Toups A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Gladys Clement Toups, 80, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 2:35 a.m. today, Nov. 2. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Chackbay Catholic Center. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Munson J. Toups Sr.; mother of Munson J. Jr. and Donald Toups, Loretta Granier, Jane Tabor, Janet Falcon and Sandra Hebert; sister of Margie Thibodaux. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelien and Emily Ponvelle Clement; three brothers, Herman, Gillis and Clemcy Clement; and two sisters, Melia Clement and Blaise Barrios. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Lena Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Lena B. Ledet, 94, a native of Mathews and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery of Raceland. She was the mother of Whitney Ledet Jr. of New Orleans; sister of Bessie B. Menikheim of Des Allemand. She is also survived by one grandchild, three great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Ledet Sr.; parents, Arthur and Albertine Price Bergeron; four brothers, Arthur, Albert, Joseph and Theron Bergeron; and four sisters, Edna Bodet, Mabel Ocano, Daisy Schmill and Gladys Douglas. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Louise Rousse A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano for Louise Marie Rousse, 79, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Antoinette Galliano Rousse; three brothers, Sidney, Loneas and Eddie Rousse; and four sisters, Julie Galliano, Phillinese Rousse, Cleonise Gisclair and Eva Doucet. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Ruby Aucoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Church for Ruby Celeste Aucoin, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2 a.m. today, Nov. 4. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery on Canal Road in Napoleonville. She was the sister of Josephine Aucoin and Bernice Carubba. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mathilde Routier Aucoin; three brothers, Wallace, Charles and Irvin Aucoin; and a sister, Leona Provenzano. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Earl Cormier A funeral took place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Christian Life Assembly Church in Breaux Bridge for Earl J. "Pont Breaux" Cormier, 57, a resident of Breaux Bridge, who died on Friday, Nov. 4. Burial was in St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2. He was the husband of Rose Billiot Cormier of Breaux Bridge; son of Esther Dore Cormier of Breaux Bridge; father of George Cormier of Scott, Dwayne Cormier of North Hero, Vt., Laura Cormier and Diana C. Lanier, both of Breaux Bridge, Pam C. Doucet and Yvette Cormier, both of Golden Meadow, and Cheryl Cormier of Metairie; stepfather of Marvin, Kirk and P.J. Chouest, all of Galliano; brother of Lynn Cormier and Hazel C. Theriot, both of Breaux Bridge, and Earline C. Allemand of Cut Off. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Cormier. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lawrence Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Hoy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lawrence Norman Hebert, 77, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Claire Chauvin Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Camillia Guidroz Hebert; three brothers, Gaston, Eddie and Edmond Hebert; and two sisters. Alice H. Adams and Aline H. Gaubert. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Calvin LeCompte A funeral took place at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Calvin Joseph LeCompte, 81, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Burial was in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Gleo Waguespack LeCompte; father of Harris Joseph LeCompte of St. Rose and Johanna J. LeCompte of Houma; brother of Stella Adoue and Delores Pitre, both of Houma, and Delia Springman of Metairie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubin and Johanna Cuneo LeCompte; and four sisters, Lillian Castile, Edmay LeBlanc, Gertie LeCompte and Audis LeCompte. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Houma and a former assistant to the chaplain at Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was retired from State of Louisiana Highway Department. Chauvin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Barry Rodriguez A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Barry Mark Rodriguez, 31, a native and resident of Mathews, who died at 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Interment was in Resurrection Memorial Mausoleum in Mathews. He was the son of Esther Rodriguez Boudreaux; stepson of Merlin Boudreaux Sr.; father of Casey Amrie Rodriguez; brother of Rodney, Alex and Dean Rodriguez and Sharon Ann Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmet Rodriguez. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Louis Toups A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Louis Theophile "Boy" Toups, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died today, Nov. 4. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. He was the father of Louis Thad Toups; brother of Pershing Toups, Henretta Wells and Heloise Oncale. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ludevine Toups; second wife, Yolande Folse Toups; parents, Louis J. and Anna Keller Toups; a son, Warren.Toups Sr.; and three brothers, Norman, Huey and Raymond Toups. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Eula Townsend A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Eula S. Townsend, 91, a native of Orange, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery of Anahuac, Texas. She was the mother of Joe Byron Townsend Jr., Barbara E. Meroney and Joann T. Faludi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Byron Townsend Sr.; parents, Jessie and Ellen Mitchell Stephenson; and two brothers, J. Ralph and Louis Stephenson. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Clarice Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Clarice "Gladys" Ledet, 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Philip J. Ledet; sister of Clarence, Louis and Willis Ledet, Jean Roddy and Eunice Guillot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcel and Anita Grabert Ledet; and a sister, Irene Davaine. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Octavie Monier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Octavie Anne Monier, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Harahan, who died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Alida J. Monier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Amilie Champagne Monier; three brothers, Remy, Jean and Jules Monier; and three sisters, Agnes Babin, Lillian Orgeron and Lelia Babin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Irby Walker A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sr. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Irby "Shirk" J. Walker, 72, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Burial was held in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Chauvin Walker; father of Chris, Allan and Adele Walker; brother of Leroy Walker. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Monier Walker; parents, Agney and Alliette Matherne Walker; a brother, Hubert Walker; and a sister, Willie Mae Folse. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Howard Waterman A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Howard Stephen Waterman, 88, a native of Indiana and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. He was the father of Daniel and Nora Waterman, Patricia Berkey and Sandra Flowers; brother of Mack Rensburger. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Teller Waterman; and a son, Mennaugh "Joe" Waterman. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Laura LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux for Laura Roger Leblanc, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Luby John, Audrey Mae and Barbara LeBlanc and Eula L. Daigle; sister of Wallace, Noland and Peter Roger, Beatrice Peltier, Flore Guillot and Una Borne. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luby Louis LeBlanc; parents, Robert J. and Julia Leray Roger; a son, Floyd Louis LeBlanc Sr.; two brothers, Freddie and John Roger; and two sisters, Clothilde R. Richard and Lena R. Tregre. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Roy LeBlanc A religious service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Roy A. LeBlanc, 68, a native of Lockport and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Visitation at the church will be 1 p.m. to funeral time today at the church. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. He was the stepfather of Lawrence "Panky" III, William "Billy," Frankie and Daniel Christen, Joyce Baker Adams and Anastasia "Stacy" Lane; brother of Ruby, Floyd, Joe and Louis LeBlanc, Gertrude Olds, Lucy Davidson and Audrey Falgout. He is also survived by 17 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Perry Baker LeBlanc; second wife, Ruth Collins Christen LeBlanc; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anatole "Pat" LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ruth LeBlanc A graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off for Ruth Christen LeBlanc, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 12:06 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. She was the wife of Roy LeBlanc; mother of Lawrence "Panky" III, William "Billy," Frankie and Daniel Christen and Anastasia "Stacy" Lane; sister of Annie Zeringue, Delta Bryant, Amy, Dantin, Leonise Smith, Katie Cheramie, Leonia Duet, Virgis Boudreaux and Margie "Poochie" Collins. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Christen Jr.; parents, Aramise and Leonise Encalade Collins; and three brothers, Aurice "Popeye," Juan and Roger Collins. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Dave Barrios A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Dave J. Barrios Sr., 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the devoted friend of Joy Weldon; father of Dave J. and Richard J. Barrios and Toni B. Pollet; brother of Elmore P., Ned A., Roland H. and Shirley A. Barrios and Ella Mae Vicknair. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave P. and Ella Braud Barrios. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Julia Gibbens A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Julia Elder Gibbens Breeding, who died Monday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. at the church, located on Siegan Lane. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Judith Ann B. Sander; sister of Serena "Weenie" G. Borne, Theresa "Weesie" G. Callahan, Mattie G. Richards and Durbin "Dub" Gibbens. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Thomas and Carrie Elder Gibbens; three brothers, Richard T. Jr., Brother William Henry S.C, and Benjamin Day Gibbens; and four sisters, Lillian "Nang" G. Kleinpeter, Carrie "Tots" G. Shaver, Frances Gibbens and Sara Day G. "Pet" Robichaux. ============================= Charles Hawkins A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Calvary United Methodist Church of Thibodaux for Charles Hawkins Jr., 37, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:59 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Visitation will be until 3 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Lafourche Crossing Cemetery. He was the husband of Hazel Johnson Hawkins of Thibodaux; son of Ruby Drain Hawkins of Thibodaux; father of Charve Monik of Thibodaux; brother of Ray Williams, Betty Anderson, Hazel and Ethel Washington and. Sherley Smith, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hawkins Sr. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and was a welder's helper at McDermott. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Michael Meaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport for Michael Keith Meaux, 39, a native of Lockport and resident of Memphis, Tenn., who died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Burial was held in the church cemetery. He was the son of Joseph H. and Betty Jane Welch Meaux; brother of Timothy Neil Meaux and Charlotte Elaine Matherne. He was preceded in death by his wife Nanette "Nan" Smith Meaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Esther Arceneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Esther Roussell Arceneaux, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Arceneaux; parents, John and Louise Levert Roussell; two daughters, Beverly and Shirley Arceneaux; a brother, Ned J. Roussell; and three sisters, Ora Lee Ayo, Pauline R. Ayo and Victorine "Vie" R. Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Elizabeth Joseph A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Elizabeth Cunnikin Joseph, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Melvin Cuningham, Raymond Cunnikin, Leslie and Wilton Joseph III, Viola Austin, Lula Mae Ratcliff and Willie Mae Johnson; sister of, George and Leroy Cunnikin and Isiah Cuningham. She is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Joseph; parents, Oscar and Viola Tilford Cunnikin; two sons, Robert and Wilton Joseph II; a daughter, Almeda Barrio; three brothers, James Cunnikin and Oscar and Ernest Cuningham; two sisters, Virginia Harris and Lula Robinson; and two grandchildren. The family requests donations be sent to the New Mount Zion Baptist Church Building Fund in Napoleonville. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Alvin Brown A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Alvin "Speedball" "Man" Brown Sr., 53, a native and resident of Klotzville who died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. 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. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. J.E. Thompson will officiate. He was the husband of Norma Lee Brown of Klotzville; father of Carla Ann Holloway, Alvin Jr., Dongell and Demetrius Brown, all of Klotzville, and Martin Brown of Fort Worth, Texas; brother of Ruby Plummer and Coralee Myles, both of Belle Rose, Henry and George Brown, Anna LeBlanc, Velma Johnson and Ida Lee Young, all of Donaldsonville, Melvin and Dave Brown, both of New Orleans, Johnson Brown of Bertrandville and Edward Brown of Trenton, N.J. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Eva Charpentier A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Eva Guidry Charpentier, 70, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Elfer Charpentier Sr.; mother of Elfer V. Jr., Richard Sr., Robert Sr. and Tommy Charpentier; sister of Linton Guidry, Ruth Vicknair and Ruby Bourg. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Bella Allemand Guidry; and a sister, Earline Rodrigue. She was a member of South Lafourche Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Bonnie France A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Bonnie Breaux France, 84, a native, and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday, Nov. 9. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Eunice J. France; mother of Marvin A. France and Gilda F. Hoffmann; sister of Mrs. Henry Riche, Mrs. Louis Oncale, Ira Gervais and Mrs. Frank Adams. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Lillian Webre Breaux. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Pollis Hernandez Sr. A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Luling for Pollis Joseph Hernandez Sr., 64, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Paradis, who died on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Mary Daigle Hernandez; father of Pollis Jr., Christopher, Marty and Christine Hernandez; brother of Albert Badeaux Jr. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Matherne Badeaux; a brother, Ronald Reagan; a sister, Mary Ann Bergeron; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Sandra Sigrist A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Sandra Ann Guidry Sigrist, 47, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Rodney Sigrist Jr.; daughter of Lena Mae Ockman Guidry; mother of Ryan Paul Sigrist; stepmother of Todd Sigrist, Tara Thibodeaux and Ashley Cheramie; sister of Morille T. Jr. and Ores J. Guidry. She was the daughter of the late Morille T. Guidry Sr. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ores Joseph Ockman and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Guidry Sr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Geneva Gabriel A funeral took place at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Geneva Gabriel, 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, who died Thursday, Nov. 10, in New Orleans. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marshall Carter Jr. of Marrero. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alvin LeBlanc. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangement. ============================= Morille Guidry A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Morille T. Guidry Sr., 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7:15 a.m. today, Nov. 10. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lena Mae Ockman Guidry; father of Morille T. Jr. and Ores J. Guidry; brother of Louis and Neil Guidry, Marie Grainer and Alice Rodrigue. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Aline Kliebert Guidry; a daughter, Sandra Ann Guidry Sigrist; and two brothers, Armand and Arthur Guidry Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Lois Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off for Lois Plaisance Cheramie, 53, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Norris A. Cheramie; daughter of Edwick Plaisance and Noeda Chabert Plaisance; mother of Teddy Brian, Tracy and Tommy Cheramie and Rebecca Charpentier; sister of Larry Plaisance. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance and Wallace and Emily Chabert Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is In charge of arrangements. ============================= Nelson Duet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nelson Paul "Chal" Duet, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Louisa Vinet Duet; father of Roy P. Duet and Curtis C. Duet and Ethel D. Guidry; brother of William and Oris Duet, Eulalie D. Vizier and Eulalie D. Babin. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donation [Donatien] and Julia Williams Duet; four brothers, Howell, Albert, Gilbert and Larson Duet; and two sisters, Ozia D. Lefort and Pauline D. Chouest. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Russell Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Russell J. Rodrigue, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. today, Nov. 11. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vida Martinez Rodrigue; son of Marie Navarre Rodrigue; brother of Shirley Benoit. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Helen Broomfield A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Calvary Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Helen J. Broomfield, 84, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Ralph Jackson of New Orleans, James Jackson of Baton Rouge, Alphonse, George and Robert Broomfield and Earl Jackson, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 57 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Broomfield Sr.; a son, Joseph Parker Jr.; two grandsons, Earl Jackson Jr. and Timothy Parker; parents, Cora and James Williams; four sisters; and two brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Leon Jerstad A religious service took place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Meadow Methodist Church for Leon Patrick Jerstad, 22, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Charles and Debra Gisclair Jerstad; grandson of Antoinette Jerstad and Mrs. Leon Gisclair; brother of Gidget Jerstad. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Nickoli Jerstad and Leon Gisclair. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= John Patterson Jr. A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for John Patterson Jr., 73, who died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Rodney conducted the service. He was the husband of Mary V. Patterson; son of Tanny B. Patterson; father of Diane Jones, Angelo Patterson and Judy Mayshack, all of Houston, Texas, Muriel Bougere, Ferdy and Reginald Patterson, all of Paincourtville, Gerald Patterson of New Orleans and Phillip Patterson of Gramercy. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Patterson Sr.; and two sons David and Rick Patterson. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Zelma Felarise A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Zelma Vegas Felarise, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Steve, Herman, Roger, Roland, Perry and Ezeman Felarise Jr. and Hazel Cheramie; sister of Fina Leonard. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ezeman "Man" Felarise Sr.; parents, Scott and Clementine Bychurch Vegas; a brother, Robert Vegas; a sister, Cesier Cheramie; and two grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Randolph Hebert Sr. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Warren United Methodist Church in Lake Charles for Randolph Hebert Sr., 43, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lake Charles. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. He was the son of Irma and Oscar Moore; husband of Anita R. Hebert; father of Rene Travis and Randolph Martin Hebert Jr.; brother of Thaddeus Hebert of Avondale, Thurmon Hebert of San Antonio, Texas, and Oscar Hebert of Thibodaux. He was employed in the Collection Department of the Internal Revenue Service in Lake Charles, being promoted recently to GS 9 grade. He was president of the Senior Choir at Warren United Methodist Church. He was a 1970 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 1974 graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in Behavioral Science. ============================= Samuel La Grange A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Samuel H. La Grange, 72, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mae Elkins La Grange; father of Bobby, Hoppy and Ricky La Grange; step-father of Lonnie Elkins; brother of Alton and Claude La Grange and Joyce Falcon. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgette "Nile" Richard La Grange; and his parents, Loney and Aleska Boudreaux La Grange. He was a charter member of the Labadieville Fire Department and Assumption Parish Constable for 23 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Warren Moore A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church of New Orleans for Warren Moore, 38, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery of Kenner. He was the son of Junius and Leontine Moore; brother of Jone Junius, Henery Lewis, the Rev. Dee Dee Coleman, Lorenzo Cage, all of New Orleans, and Mary Keys of Detroit, Mich. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of New Orleans and a musician at the church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Camille Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Camille J. "T Joe" Boudreaux, 35, a native of Labadieville and resident of Mobile, Ala., who died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Kyrstal Barron; father of Jarrod Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Joseph and Bridget Boudreaux, both of Labadieville; son of, Joseph E. and Verna Gauthreaux Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Evela Boudreaux and Clerfe and Cecilia Gauthreaux; and a step-grandfather, Constant Callahan. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Stephen Ricks Sr. A funeral is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home. 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, for Stephen G. Ricks Sr., 56, a native and resident of Metairie, who died at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Metairie following funeral. Burial will be in Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery. He was the husband of Rebecca Foret Ricks; father of Susan Clark, Catherine Cobert and Stephen G. Jr., Jerry, John and Sarah Ricks; brother of Joseph Ricks Jr. and Elaine Fenasci. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Gutmann and Joseph F. Ricks Sr. Donations to East Jefferson Hospital Cancer Foundations, or masses are preferred. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Danny Eschete A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Danny Paul Eschete, 30, a native and resident Cut Off, who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Visitation will be until midnight today ad 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Daniel Eschete and Linda Devillier Eschete; brother of Darrell Eschete and Rachel Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Clarence Hunt III A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Church in Thibodaux for Clarence "Bae Bae" Hunt III, 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday, Nov. 15. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Ida Woods Hunt and Clarence Hunt Jr. of Thibodaux; brother of Jeanine Joseph and Troy Hunt, both of Thibodaux, Trish Hunt of Killeen, Texas, and Tomeshia Walter of Napoleonville and Chad Hunt of Memphis, Tenn.; grandson of Mary and Joseph Woods of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alma James and Clarence Hunt Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Robert "Bam-Bam" Odomes A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Robert "Bam-Bam" Odomes, 21, a native and resident of Gray, who died Tuesday, Nov. 15. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He was the son of Gloria and Albert Triggs and Charles Miles of Gray; brother of Charles Jr. and Travis Miles, both of Gray; fiancˇ of Florence Wilson of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Audrey and Sidney Smith, Charlie Odomes and Roland Miles Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= D'Quincyline Weatherspoon A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Johnson Ridge for D' Quincyline Weatherspoon, 4, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Blue Lilly Cemetery in Johnson Ridge. He was the son of Cassandra Weatherspoon of Thibodaux and Larry Francis of Labadieville; brother of Sandra, Shamieka and Shalanda Francis and Raheem Weatherspoon, all of Labadieville, and Carlmichael Johnson of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daisy Benoit A Mass of Christian of burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Daisy Gilfour Benoit, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leander Benoit and Mary Ann Milhonan; sister of Mabel Thibodaux and Enola Fremin. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney "Joe" Benoit; parents, Adam and Alta Guillot Gilfour; a son, Wilton Benoit; a grandson, Clifford Milhonan; four brothers, Adam, Harry, Junius, and Newman Benoit; and two sisters, Eva Melancon and Ella Boudreaux. Landry Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Romain Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Romain A. Guidroz, 91, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Edwin and Nolan Guidroz and Hazel Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy LeBlanc Guidroz; parents, Louise and Alcida Bruce Guidroz; a brother, Harris Guidroz; and three sisters, Effie and Gertrude Guidroz and Josephine LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Robert Odomes =============================================================================== Clara Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church for Clara Naquin Barrilleaux, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the Westbank, who died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey. A funeral is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was the mother of Helena Falgoust, Dorothy "Dottie" Rodriguez, Essie and Margaret Breaux, Myrtle Palmisano and Elton and Gerald Barrilleaux. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wartel J. Barrilleaux; a son, Wartel H. Barrilleaux; a daughter, Rita Becnel; parents, Leonie and Myrtha Lasage Naquin; four brothers, Leonell, Charles, Rene and George Naquin; and two sisters, Jeanette Barrios and Jeanne Naquin. Mothe Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Teddy Blanchard A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano for Teddy A. Blanchard Sr., 55, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galveston, Texas, who died at 7:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery of Cut Off. He was the father of Teddy A. Blanchard .Jr., Justina Wilson and Jena and Trisha Guidry, all of Marrero, and Lynette Cheramie of Lafitte; brother of Albert Blanchard Jr. of Galliano and Georgette Smith of Longview, Texas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Thelma Esponge Blanchard; and a brother, Jackie Blanchard. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Alcee Bourge A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Alcee Bourge, 94, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Westwego, who died Thursday, Nov. 17. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the father of Lindsey, Alcide Jr., Richard and Camille Bourge and Mary Ann Gisclair. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Solange Riche Bourge; parents, Albert and Noami Kern Bourge; two sons, Steven and George Bourge; three brothers, Amadie, Albert and Leon Bourg; and four sisters, Monette and Emma Blanchard, Antoinette Lauland and Henrietta Clement. ============================= Ronald Carcisse A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Nelson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Napoleonville for Ronald Carcisse, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday, Nov. 17, at Medical Center of New Orleans. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the son of Louis Carcisse of Thibodaux; brother of Johnny Carcisse of Chackbay, Joann and Roland Carcisse and Barbara Casey, all of Thibodaux, and Brenda Carcisse of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Mae Carcisse; and a brother, Larry Louis Carcisse. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Tonya Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport for Tonya Marie Theriot, 19, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Raleigh and Winnie Lee Theriot; sister of Blakland, Kevin and Jeremy Matherne, Dwayne and Ricky Theriot, Melinda Boudreaux, Lisa Bouzigard and Cheryl Bosch. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Abel Sr. and Nellie Theriot and Irvin Stockfleth and Antoinette James. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church and a graduate of Central Lafourche High School. She was employed by Burger King of Mathews. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Classie Bias A religious service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Classie Gaines Bias, 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10 a.m. Nov. 18. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. A dismissal service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the burial in the church cemetery. She is the mother of James Jr., Albert, Melvin and Howard Bias, and Barbara Miller; the sister of Victoria Robertson, Nealy and Jeffery Gaines and Horace Porter. She is also survived by nine grand-children and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bias Sr.; her parents, Albert and Mary Melisa Day Gaines; a son, Wilbert Bias; a daughter, Lorrine Bias; brothers, Albert Gaines Jr. and William Gaines; and sisters, Robela Thunson and Sweet Gaines. Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Elie Cheramie A Mass Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Elie Bernard Cheramie, 89, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Joseph "Alex", George, Jane and Jasper Cheramie, Phyllis Drolla and Joycelyn Rodriguez. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evenola Lefort Cheramie; parents, Julien and Julie Cheramie Cheramie; two sons, Ashton Sr. and Dudley Cheramie; six brothers, Nolta, Harris, Walter, Amay, Jackson and Paris Cheramie; and four sisters, Cleonise Terrebonne, Leocade Pitre, Florida Chouest and Lorica Malbrough. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Clarence Francis A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Clarence Francis, 39, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died on Friday, Nov. 18. Visitation will be until 3 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Dismissal will be 10 .a.m. Wednesday at the church, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marsha Francis; son of Lula Jackson; father of Kamtresa Francis; brother of Junious Francis and Barbara McBride, both of Labadieville, Lillie Bailey of Edgard and Mary Edmond of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Brown. He was a retired Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion Post 513. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Jerry LeBlanc A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Jerry Joseph LeBlanc, 33, a native of Bertrandville and resident of San Francisco, who died Friday, Nov. 18. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Verna and Andrew LeBlanc of Bertrandville; brother of Penny LeBlanc of Napoleonville, Robin LeBlanc of Belle Rose and Andrew LeBlanc Jr. of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Earline Davis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Aubrey Broussard A funeral took place at 11 a.m. today at Vincent Funeral Home for Aubrey Joseph Broussard, 68, a native of Kaplan and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Abbeville General Hospital. Burial was in Kaplan Cemetery. He was the son of Agnes Broussard of Kaplan; father of Aubrey "Coco" and Michael Broussard, both of Lockport, and David Broussard of Metairie. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Broussard. Vincent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ruth Milburn A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Ruth Leigh Milburn, 99, a native of Whiteville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. H.C. and Josephine Dubisson Milburn; a brother, Morell Milburn; and four sisters, Myra and Belle Milburn, Gertrude Nadeau and Corrine Lisso. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Bernard Santiny A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Bernard Santiny, 87, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Nolan, Roy, Russel, Carol, Gibson, Robert and Gerald Santiny and Olga Folse, all of Grand Isle; brother of Sidney Santiny of Grand Isle. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia Josephine Santiny; parents, Giovanni and Estellina Verdin Santiny; two brothers, Clerville Santiny and Giovanni Santint Jr.; two sisters, Eugenie Bradberry and Armide Valence; and one grandson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Lillian Daggs A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Lillian Daggs, 96, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Assumption General Hospital. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Effie Rhyan; husband, Alexander Daggs; five brothers, Bertis, Henry, Albert, Ernest and Northern Rhyan; four sisters, Rosie Rhyan, Melinda R. Thompson, Delia R. Thomas and Enola R. Mims. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Thelma Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Thelma Harris Champagne Bourgeois, 84, a native of Austricka and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:45 a.m. today, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edward Champagne of Houma, Edna Cavalier and Linda Leonard, both of Raceland, and Lois Guidry of Lockport; stepmother of Bertha Guillot of Marrero. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 43 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tilden P. Champagne; second husband, Stanley Bourgeois; parents, Walter and Gertrude Arnold Harris; a brother, Ernest Harris; two sisters, Gladys Serpas and Lilly Harris; and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Raceland and a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Helen Boutain A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Helen O. Boutain, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be from at 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Rodney will be celebrant. She was the mother of Brenda Lawson of New Orleans, Faye Boutain of Bertrandville, Helen Ann Boutain of Belle Rose and Eve Boutain of Plattenville, Raymond Boutain Jr. of Bertrandville, Larry J. Boutain of St. Louis, Mo., Spencer Boutain of Houston, Tx., and Adam Boutain of Napoleonville; the sister of Gertie Mae Butler of New Orleans and Wilbert Butler of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Willie Butler; a sister and a brother. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Andrew Claudet A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. today at Bultman Funeral Home, 3338 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, for Andrew Paul Claudet, 32, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 5:58 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be private. The Rev. Rodney Manko will be celebrant, and the Rev. Jay Barker will he co- celebrant. He was the son of Rowena Jeandron Claudet of Thibodaux; brother of, Alice Phyllis C. Matherne and Collette "Cootz" Claudet, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold P. Claudet Sr.; and a brother, Arnold "Arnie" P. Claudet Jr. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 3053 Dauphine St., New Orleans, La. 70117. Bultman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Stanley Landry A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Stanley Joseph "Stingo" Landry, 56, who died Monday, Nov. 21. He was the husband of Audrey Arcement Landry; father of Linda Cooley, Hope and Stanley Landry Jr. and Donna Barrilleaux; brother of Memphis, Rita and Terry Landry, Shirley Ordoyne and Sally Boudreaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomasiel and Inez Landry; a brother, Ronald Landry; a sister, Loretta Ordoyne; and two grandchildren. Bill Powell A religious service is scheduled for Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lewisville, Ark., for Bill F. Powell, 81, a resident of Lewisville who died at 2 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Burial will be In Lakeside Cemetery of Stamps, Ark. He was the father of Bill F. Powell Jr., Mrs. Arnold Domin and Linda McClellan; brother of Martha Mae Baker. He is survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Lee Powell; and parents, Benjamin and Anna Mae Petty Powell. A.O. Smith Funeral Home of Stamp, Ark., Is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Bob Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Bob Joseph Rodrigue, 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Esther Marie Martin Rodrigue; father of LeRoy and James Rodrigue, both of Houma, and Shirley Elliott of Sulphur; brother of Helen R. Landry of Houma and Mary R. Roundtree of Thibodaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cecile Levron Rodrigue; and a brother, Sam Rodrigue. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a retired roustabout for Montero Brothers. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Emile Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Emile G. Guidroz, 74, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucille Rodrigue Guidroz; father of Felix and Anthony Guidroz and Clara Domangue; stepfather of Ronnie Verdin, Gail Verdin Bernard and Sandra Rodrigue. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Joseph Guidroz; two brothers, Ferdinand and Allen Guidroz; and two sisters, Emelie Bourg and Aline Ledet. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Michael Pitre A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today at Grace Christian Fellowship Cemetery in Houma for Michael Jacob Pitre, 3 months, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. He was the son of Gary and Tina Marie Pitre; brother of Joseph, Mathew and Jonathan Pitre; grandson of Theresa Savoie, Eddie and Dolores Ledet, Gary Pitre Sr. and Gayle Duplantis Bruno, great-grandson of Lee Ledet, Enzy Savoie, Doris Duplantis and Aubrey Pitre; great-great-grandson of Beatrice Sanamie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Percy Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux for Percy Robichaux, 86 a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be held in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of May Breaux Robichaux; father of Lovell Robichaux, May Ann Lagarde, Kathleen R. Babin and Shirley Clement; brother of Beulah LeBlanc, Una Barrios and Inez Gros. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 38 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Aline Gautreaux Robichaux; a brother, Allen Robichaux; and two sisters, Nelia Robichaux and Lena Navarre. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Edna Jambon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for Edna Mae Terrebonne Jambon, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Thursday, Nov. 24. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Phyllis, Dean, Richard, John, Jude and Jay Jambon, Polly Bordon, Mary Wymore and Paulette LeBlanc; sister of Margaret Ledet. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michel Jambon; parents, Lovancie and Felecie Terrebonne; three sons, Phillip, Michael and Mark Anthony Jambon; a brother, Edmond Terrebonne; and a sister, Monica Degrandile. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Glenard Bell A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Glenard Bell, 4, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Friday, Nov. 25, at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Jacqueline Dorsey Bell and Glenard Bell Sr.; brother of Javon Marie, Joseph Glen and Gaylord Jordan Bell; grandson of Maggie Walker and Rebecca Moore. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Dorsey Sr. and the Rev. Moses Moore. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Awilla Frederick A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Joseph Baptist Church, 7731 Olive St., New Orleans, for Awilla Frederick, 68, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Marrero, who died Friday, Nov. 25, at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Joseph Baptist Church and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the mother of Patricia Peters of Marrero; sister of Melvina Young, Steven and Wilson Frederick, all of New Orleans, and Ethel Alsay of Paincourtville. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pappy Lester; and parents, Steven and Effie Frederick. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Chapter No. 3 O.E.S. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Walter Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Walter "Zot" Naquin Sr., 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. today, Nov. 25. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today 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 Doris Doucet Naquin; father of Walter "Butch" Naquin Jr. and Jean Passman; brother of Margaret Naquin. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul J. and Anita Hebert Naquin; four brothers, Stephen, Charles O., Paul J. Jr. and Louis F. Naquin; and a sister, Ophelia N. Bolden. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Allison Callais A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Allison Taylor Callais, 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Buffalo, N.Y., who died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today ant 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Peter A. Callais; mother of Cassandra A. Callais; sister of Gail Bailey of Atlanta, Lora Wendell of Shreveport, Glynna Chapman of Baton Rouge and Douglas Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glynn and Lola Taylor; and a brother, Donald Taylor. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Isaac Gisclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Isaac P. Gisclair, 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Roy Gisclair, Doris Mae Walker, Annie Wiggins and Ruby Guidry; brother of Callad and Bennett Gisclair Jr., Augusta Hebert and Octavie Cheramie. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euphimie Bouzigard Gisclair; parents, Bennett and Victoria Toups Gisclair; three brothers, August, Millian and Polecoy Gisclair; and a sister, Victoria Encalade. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Abbie Richard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Abbie A. Richard, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marie Boudreaux Richard; father of Lou Ann Hebert; brother of Gertie Delaune, Noemie Moore and Genora Landry. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Justelia Thibodeaux Richard; a daughter, Gail Guillot; and a brother, Gilbert Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Joseph Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Joseph J. Thibodaux, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 Saturday, Nov. 26. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Maurice and Alton "Tony" Thibodaux and Vivian Usey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartholemy and Olinda Adam Thibodaux; and two brothers, Horace and Norris Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Ulysses Cooks Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ulysses "Smokey Joe" Cooks Sr., 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. Visitation will be 8 p.m. Friday Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans. Burial will be in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Rosemary Stevenson Cooks; father of Ulysses Jr. and Marie Cooks, Don Holly, Joyce Thompson, Antoinette Jupiter and Sharon Brown; brother of Maggie Dabney. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Olivia Ballard Cooks; three brothers, Thomas Cooks, Lawrence Hall and Edward Dorsey; two sisters, Hattie Dunbar and Lesten Jupiter; and an infant daughter. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Billie Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Billie Williams Plaisance, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Marie Williams; mother of Angel Plaisance; sister of Larry and Mandy Williams and Geraldine W. Louviere. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Plaisance; and her father, Irby Williams. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Agnes Delatte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Agnes Orgeron Delatte, 73, a native of Cut Off and resident of Choctaw, who died at 4:10 a.m. today, Nov. 28. Visitation will be 5 p.m. today to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the St. James Mausoleum in Choctaw. She was the wife of Claude Delatte; mother of John Sr., Claude John "C.J." and Harold Delatte, Rachael Cortez and Hazel Benoit; sister of Rameaux, Augustin and Edmond Orgeron. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rachael Ledet Orgeron; two brothers, Ines and Adolph Orgeron; two sisters, Emelda O. LeBlanc and Enola O. Loftin; and two grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Stanley Hidalgo A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery for Col. Stanley P. Hidalgo (Ret.), 75, of San Antonio, who died Monday, Nov. 28. He was the father of Stanley P. Hidalgo II of Houston, Katherine Ann Hidalgo of Little Rock, Ark., and B. Vaughan Hidalgo of San Antonio, Texas; brother of Dorothy Clinch of Marco Island, Fla., Shirley Robichaux of Raceland, Deda Gilbert of Port St. Joe, Fla., Sylvia Neukom of Houston and Gen. Peter D. Hidalgo of Waverly Hall, Ga. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hidalgo; a brother, Everett Hidalgo; and a sister, Carmen Hess. He was a combat veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Hidalgo was a highly decorated Combat Tank Officer in the 3rd Armored Division. His medals include the SS; BSM; BSN W/1ST/OLC; PH; DUB; AMER DEF MED; AOM (GER); EANE; AMER TH MED; AOM (JAP) BELGIAN FOURRAGERE; 6/O/S /BARS; KSM; DACR W/ PEND; BSM; NDSM; WWIIVM; GS IDENT BADGE JCS IDENT BADGE; NDSM W/lst/OLC; VSM; LOM; ARMY DIST SVC ORDER; LOM W/lst /OLC. He was a graduate of the Air War College-Maxwell Air Force Base. He was a staff officer for the Office of the Secretary of the Army and Joint Chief of Staff and a deputy senior advisor for ICOR in Vietnam. Those who desire may make Memorial Contributions to the American Cancer Society. Porter Loring Mortuary of San Antonio, Texas, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Gilbert Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Gilbert Landry, 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Hilda Marroy Landry; father of Gilbert, Sylvia and Clarrice Landry and Janet Porsch; brother of Jimmy Landry, Mable Blanchard, Rita Orren, Ella Melancon and Anna Mae Bernard. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clemence Caballero Landry; three brothers, Richard, Clarence and Leonard Landry; and four sisters, Lucy Himel, Hilda Landry, Linda Dugas and Theresa Clement. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Billy Speed A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in Pittsburgh, Texas, for Billy Speed, 43, a resident of Pittsburg, Texas, and former resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday, Nov. 28. He was the husband of Tammy Speed; father of Brandy and India Speed; stepfather of Mark Speed; son of Dorothy Morvant; stepson of Edward Morvant; brother of Judy Ledet and Jannie Labat. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy B. Speed; and a brother, Eddie Morvant. Erna Smith Funeral Home of Pittsburg, Texas, is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Alice Talbot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Alice Himel Talbot, 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. 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 Anna Mae Himel Peltier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke "Patate" Talbot; parents, Aurelien "Kent" and Alice Lasage Himel; four brothers, Ignace "Bill," Rudolph "Pat," Ulysses "Boo" and Aurelien "Beco" Himel; and a sister, Dora Himel. =============================================================================== Hayli Folse A graveside service took place today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Hayli Marie Folse, infant, who died at 5:54 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. She was the daughter of Trudy Boudreaux Folse and Corial Folse Jr.; granddaughter of Joyce and Corial Folse Sr. and Brenda and Clement Boudreaux; sister of Matthew and Shelbi Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===============================================================================