Obituaries of JANUARY 1995, Daily Comet Newspaper, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: The obituaries below may not be a complete listing for the date Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted above Last modified: 22 Oct 2009 ================================================== ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ============================================================================= NOTE: The date of publication for each record was not available. The date of death has been used to order the file. ======================================================================== Marie D. Alleman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Marie Dupuis Alleman, 87, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 11 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 1. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Alleman was the sister of Elizabeth Simoneaux and Phelonese Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Alleman; parents, Paul and Sidonia Solar Dupuis; and brother, Joseph Dupuis. Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Geraldine Bouvier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Geraldine "Gerrie" Griffin Bouvier, 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Irwin Bouvier; former wife of Eddie Berthelot Sr.; daughter of Gilbert and Irene Plaisance Griffin; mother of Eddie Jr. and Richard Berthelot, Annette B. Guidry and Suzette B. Davis; stepmother of Brian, Ferle and Curtis Bouvier and Mechelle Bouvier Chouest; sister of Jerry and Jeanette Griffin and Betty Duet; foster sister of Thomas and June Pinel. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose and a member of the Ladies Auxillary of American Legion Post No. 315 of Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Eloise Koebel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eloise Bourgeois Koebel, 89, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Laura Lee K. Gautreaux of Lockport; sister of Guy J. Bourgeois of Donaldsonville, Aline B. Breaux and Nora B. Acosta, both of Lockport, and Mary B. Gibbens of New Orleans. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin G. Koebel; parents, Thomas and Nora Mayet Bourgeois; and three brothers, Thomas J., Fernand J. and Conrad Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church and was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board, having taught school for 30 years. She was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Cornelious Berryhill A funeral is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Cornelious Berryhill, 51, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Wednesday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Hazel Berryhill of Cut Off; brother of Horace Berryhill, Mary B. Andrews and Yvonne B. Gayle, all of Cut Off, and Lois B. Newbold of Jamacia, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Berryhill; and a son, Darryl Berryhill. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Sylvena Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Sylvena Galiano Cheramie, 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Clifton J. Cheramie; mother of Marilyn C. Hartman and Elnora C. Defelice; sister of Emelie Rousse. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvain and Emelia Bernard Galiano; and a sister, Cornelia Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Annie Jones A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Annie Mae Jones, 58, who died at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the devoted friend of Dave Rankins; mother of Dave, Michael, Lionel, Jerry, Casey, Felton, Ida Mae, Rehula, Terri, Barbara and Angela Jones; daughter of Ida Evans; sister of Rosemary Jones. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Jones; two brothers, Irvin Evans and Willie Thompson; a sister, Eloise Lawrence; and a grandmother, Emma Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Cleo Gisclair 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 Cleo Joseph Gisclair, 67, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Roy C. and Carlton W. Gisclair, Virginia M. Tompkins and Florence Charlene Smith; brother of Lester, Norman, Audrey and Carrie Gisclair, Linda Bruce, Edith and Gertie Cheramie and Theresa McDonald. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lois Gisclair; parents, Clifford and Leoncia Duet Gisclair; two brothers, Claude and Ivan Gisclair; and two sisters, Galdys Rousse and Norma Gisclair. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Ida Massenberg A religious service is scheduled for noon Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Ida Fortner Massenberg, 84, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the wife of Edward Massenberg Sr.; mother of Lucy, Clarice, Edward Jr., Albert, German, Lawrence, James Claude and Micheal Massenberg, and Ida Lee Bearden; sister of the Rev. Albert P. Fortner and Alice Mills. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Leafy Melancon Fortner; a daughter, Willie May Pearley; a brother, Jesse Fortner Jr.; and a sister, Vera Wright. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Francis Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Francis "Frank" Joseph Benoit, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday, Jan. 6. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dolores Blanchard Benoit; father of Keith and Kurt Benoit, Kim Bentz and Kristie Ayo; brother of Hubert Benoit and Audrey Foret. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valcour Benoit and Verina Benoit Tabor; stepfather, Medward Tabor; and a brother, Autry Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Alzire Martin A religious service took place at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off for Alzire Danos Martin, 84, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jimmie B. Martin Sr.; sister of Alburge Danos and Louise Danos Rebstock. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beauregard .Martin; parents, Eugene and Helen Callahan Danos; three brothers, Adrien, Joseph and Athos Danos; and two sisters, Rose Danos Savoie and Georgiana Danos Eymard. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Gilbert Rivet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Gilbert Joseph "Pumpy" Rivet, 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gheens, who died at 4:41 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Billiot Rivet; father of Michael Deroche; stepfather of Willis and Clifford Deroche; brother of Alex Sr., Edward, Anidas and Raymond Rivet, Betty Ledet, Mildred Bergeron and Dorothy Sanchez. He is also survived by three grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and eight step great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Felecia Tastet Rivet; two brothers, Sylvire and Junius Rivet; and two sisters, Leota Bergeron and Theresa Verdin. Falgout. Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Doris Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Doris Percle Arcement, 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Carriere, Miss., who died at 12:38 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Freddie Arcement; mother of Thelma Legendre Guillot and Nancy Legendre Toups. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Henrietta Percle; and two sisters, Vernise Percle and Jeanne Percle Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Lillian Callais A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow for Lillian Collins Callais, 89, a native of Chenier and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Visitation will be 4 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Arcelone "Butch" III and Felton A. Callais, Minola C. Griffin, Bella C. Dufrene, Felicia C. Mayeur and Emilienne "Meyan" C. Dufrene. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 28 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arcelone A. Callais Sr.; parents, Jack and Marie Terrebonne Collins; three sons, John, Livington and Arcelone Callais Jr.; a daughter, Gloria C. Danos; and eight sisters, Mrs. Hugh C. Cheramie, Mrs. Nicholas C. Cheramie, Martha C. Callais, Ezora Collins, Bertha C. Alario, Monica C. LeFort, Amelia C. Dantin and Bridget Collins. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Mildred Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mildred Landry Hebert, 65, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Larose, who died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. 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 wife of Harry Hebert Sr.; mother of Harry Hebert Jr., Gail Abadie and Janice Danos; sister of Margaret Comeaux. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Norbert and Marie Theriot Landry Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Clarence Hernandez Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary's Catholic Church in Mathews for Clarence Joseph "Bigfoot" Hernandez Jr., 62, a native of Mathews and resident of Gheens, who died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and noon to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Internment will be in St. Hilary's Mausoleum. He was the husband of Marlene Charpentier Hernandez; son of Dora Gautreaux Hernandez; father of Dane Hernandez, Mary Pitre and Sylvia Estay; brother of Ronald "Ham," Roy and Raymond Hernandez, Sarah Hedman and Emma Lee Boudreaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Hernandez Sr.; and two sisters, Joyce Larousse and Anna Faye McElroy. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Terry Lee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Terry August Lee, 57, a native of Sorrento and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:25 p.m. Dunday, Jan. 8. Visitation will be 6 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. He was the husband of Mary "Minnie" Hebert Lee; son of Vergie L. Broussard; stepson of Mabel Lee; father of Dennis, Layne and Chris Lee; brother of Gerry and Bernie Lee, Cynthia Ourso and Ferra Barnet; half-brother of Tommy Broussard. He is also survived by two stepbrothers and three stepsisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edmond Lee Jr., and stepfather Jules Broussard. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Cecilia Schaubhut A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Cecilia Matherne Schaubhut, 86, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. A rosary service will be 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lloyd, Johnny and James Schaubhut, Diana Folse and Mary Gaubert; sister of Don and Cerene "Fi Fi" Matherne, Anna Gueffier, Blanche LeJeune and Gladys Schaubhut. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Schaubhut; parents, Charles and Julie Touchard Matherne Sr.; two brothers, Charles Jr. and John Matherne; a sister, Lucille LeJeune; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Steve Halford A graveside service took place at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Steve Adam Halford, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. He was the son of Merry E. Halford and Alfred Tony Adams; grandson of Mary McFarland, Julious Halford, Carrie Richard Adams and Olivia Adams. Landry Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Edward Mayet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edward G. Mayet, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mayet. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Mary Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Mary Weimer Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 2:15 a.m. today, Jan. 9. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of David J. Robichaux Jr., Myra R. Blanchard, Mary R. Boudreaux and Margaret R. LeBlanc; sister of Robert, Charles, Clem and Phillip Weimer; stepsister of Gabriella W. Melancon. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave J. Robichaux; parents, Frank and Lucy Guidry Weimer; stepfather Clement Weimer; two brothers, Frank and Wendeline Weimer; a stepsister, Margueritte W. Richard; and a grandson, Sean Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church. The family request donations for masses or the Propagation of the Faith, 1027 La. 308, Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Marie Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for Marie Blanchard Williams, 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:34 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Larry and Mandy Williams and Geraldine Louviere; sister of John Blanchard and Antoinette and Lucy Terrebonne. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irby Williams; parents, Arthur and Lucy Theriot Blanchard; a daughter, Billie W. Plaisance; two brothers, Moise and A.J. Blanchard; and two sisters, Anne Marcelle and Theresa Blanchard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Peter Legendre A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home for Peter Simon Legendre, 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. He was the husband of Leonise Champagne Legendre; father of Byron P. Legendre; brother of Horace "Tibby" Legendre and Leola Legendre Champagne. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Josephine Guillot Legendre; a brother, Junius Legendre; and two sisters, Corrine Legendre Gaubert and Bertha Legendre Ruiz. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Milton Matherne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church in Convent for Milton J. "Mott" Matherne, 86, a native of Belmont, and longtime resident of Houma and Gray, who died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Interment was St. Michael Mausoleum. He was the brother of Myrtle Roussel, of Belmont, and Mabel Accardo, of Gramercy. Matherne was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Matherne; sister, Nary Martin; and parents, Esteve and Lea Roussel Matherne. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Nellie Carr A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in St. John community for Nellie Frye Carr, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Freddie Williams Jr. of Thibodaux and Eddie Williams of Houston, Texas; sister of Bessie Hills and Alice Thomas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Williams Sr.; parents, Joseph and Olivia Baptiste Frye; two brothers, Davis and Clarence Frye; and a sister, Rose Frye. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Lloyd Landry A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church of Gray for Lloyd Joseph Landry, 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Brandon, Miss., who died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband Mildred Rita Porche Landry of Brandon, Miss.; father of David Landry of Thibodaux, Ashley and Micheal Landry, both of Brandon, Miss., and Dennis Landry of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Penny Wernich of Baton Rouge; brother of Charles Joseph Landry of Jacksonville, Fla., Margaret Hebert of Houma, Lucille Oncale of Thibodaux and Betty Landry of Lake Charles. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleus Claude and Annie Eve Thibodaux Landry; and a sister, Rosemary Landry. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II and a retired diesel mechanic for Duplantis Truck Line. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Agnes McIlvaine A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas on the Nicholls State University campus for Agnes Scheetz McIlvaine, 86, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church: She was the mother of Thomas H and James R. McIlvaine; sister of Matilda Scheetz. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Safford McIlvaine and 15 brothers and sisters. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Mitchel Townsley Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 33 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Mitchel "Mitch" Townsley Sr., 59, a native of DeRidder and resident of Golden Meadow, who died al 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Burial will be in Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Mary Lou Mejia Townsley; father of Mitchel "Buddy" Jr., Cliff, Craig, Wesley, Michael and Chad "C.J." Townsley, Patricia Evans, Penny Crappel, Ruth Crosby and Susan Vedros; brother of George, Fate, Mary Connie and Jerry Wayne Townsley, Dolly Powell, Melba Branch and Thayrel Burks. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Victoria Loftin Townsley; and three brothers Victor, Solomon and Pat Townsley. He was a member of V.F.W. post No. 3665 of Raceland; American Legion Post 315 of Galliano; and lifetime member of AMVETS Post No. 2 of Baton Rouge. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Harold Williams A funeral took place Jan. 13 at First Baptist Church in Jennings for Harold J. Williams, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Jennings, who died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Burial with full military rites was held in Greenwood Cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Aguillard Williams; father of Nancy Billodeaux and Pam Miller, both of Jennings, Cheryl Arnold of Lake Charles and Gaynell Scuderi of Orange, Texas; brother of Mabel and Andrew Williams and Mary Cheramie, all of Golden Meadow, and Anamae Bilyeu of New Hebron, Miss. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II and was a retired gauger for Superior Oil Company. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church and the Builders Sunday School class. Miguez Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Josephine Buggage A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Josephine "Josie" D. Buggage, 68, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Thursday, Jan. 12. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Visiting at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Esther G. Coleman of Zachary, Lawrence Buggage, Janet B. Ross and Mary Ann B. Alcee, all of Baton Rouge, Rosemary Nelson and Marilyn B. Warr, both of Donaldsonville, Jamesetta B. Talbert of Houston and Aretha, Charles, Nathaniel Sr., Edward Sr., Anthony and Floyd Buggage, all of Napoleonville; sister of Willie Dorsey Jr., Rowena Long, Genevia Howard and Ella B. Alexander, all of Napoleonville, and Royal Dorsey of Belle Rose. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Buggage; parents, Willie Sr. and Josephine Bug-gage; a son, Larry Buggage; three brothers, Freddie, Wallace and Samuel Dorsey; and three sisters, Alma Ward and Dorothy and Mable Dorsey. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Emelia Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Emelia Autin Danos, 89, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Visitation will until 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Estanol Jr., Albert Sr. and Mae Ellen Danos, Odelie Bellanger, Lorena Eschette and Dora Quinn. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estanol Danos Sr.; parents, Loviency Autin and Josephine Cantrelle; a daughter, Odessa D. Chiasson; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Ruth Monroe A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Ruth Vernon Monroe, 81, a native of Oil City, Pa., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Shirley Mayeux. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Monroe; parents, Edward P. Vernon and Edith Day Vernon; and three sisters, Mabel Isenhart, Helen Speece and Katherine Parsons. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Lloyd Prince A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Lloyd Darrell "Poppa Joe" Prince, 50, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 9:13 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. He was the husband of Kathy Landry Prince; son of Mae Ste. Marie Prince; brother of Sylvia Prosperie. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Prince. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Roland Adams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Roland P. "Blackie" Adams Sr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday, Jan. 13. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Roland P. Jr. and Charles J. Adams; brother of Ruby Hernandez. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Emilienne Daigle Adams; three brothers, Nolan, Johnny and Henry Adams; and two sisters, Helen Armite and Olive Zeringue. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Civil service advocate succumbs to cancer By Frederic Reinecke Staff Writer Raymond T. "Ke Ke" Daigle, a longtime Thibodaux Civil Service board member who was re-elected chairman Tuesday, died Friday of complications from lung cancer. He is being hailed by city officials and friends as a dedicated member of the community. Daigle, a 66-year-old native and resident of Thibodaux, was diagnosed with cancer about six months ago, was hospitalized Thursday and died about 12:30 p.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, where Daigle was a parishioner. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until funeral time at the church. As a volunteer member of the Thibodaux Civil Service Board under five administrations and its chairman for years, Daigle was instrumental in improving the city's civil service rules, Civil Service Director Judy Carrier said. "He was a pioneer for civil service here in the city. He loved civil service. This was his life," Carrier said. "He was a true advocate of civil service. He thought things had to be right for the employees, the taxpayers and yet for the administration, also. As a board member he thought he was answerable to all three of those." Because of his leadership, an amendment to the Thibodaux City Charter establishing a true merit system was placed on ballots in 1993 and approved by voters. The Louisiana Civil Service League awarded Daigle with the Monte M Lemann Award in October 1992. Despite his lengthy service to city government, Daigle was never employed by the city. Daigle graduated from Thibodaux High School and served as a seaman in the U.S. Navy from 1947-1950. He worked as a barber and distributor for the Baton Rouge "Morning Advocate" from about 1950 to about 1975. From then he went to work at his brother Leo Daigle's radiator repair shop until his retirement in 1986. Daigle served on the Religious Board of Education of St. Genevieve Catholic Church for years and taught religious education for two years. Thibodaux Insurance Agent Johnny Jones will remember Daigle fondly. "There was no one I was closer to, and no one I respected more," Jones said. "He and I were in school together we played ball together. Ray was one of the rare people that come into our time. He was one of the most unselfish, civic- minded. ============================ Blanchard Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Blanchard J. Guidry, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Lauriana Rousse Guidry; father of Timmy and Jason Guidry, Kate Griffin and Robin Danos; brother of Oris and Blanche Guidry and Melza Helmer. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Angela Vizier Guidry; and a brother, Eddie Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Alice Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Alice Pitre Pierce, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kernest Anthony Pierce and Amy Pierce Chiasson; sister of Orleans A. and Josephine P. Pitre. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris J. Pierce; parents Constant and Amy Lorraine Pitre and a sister, Marceline Lefort Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, and a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, K.C. Auxiliary and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Edward Rivet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at S. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathew for Edward "Boo-boo" Rivet, 64, native of Larose and resident Mathews, who died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Burial was in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the brother of Raymond, Anidas and Alex Rivet, Betty Ledet, Mildred Bergeron and Dorothy Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Plaisance Rivet; parents, Alexandria and Felicia Tastet Rivet; four brothers, Junius, Gilbert, Roland and Sylvere Rivet and two sisters, Leata Berger and Theresa Verdin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Patricia Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Patricia "Patti" Naquin, 43, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Steven F. Naquin Sr.; mother of Lance M. and Steven F. Naquin Jr.; daughter of Dolly Loupe Madere; sister of Terry and Roy Madere Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Madere Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ John Rickaway A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for John Henry Rickaway, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories in Gray. He was the husband of Brownie Dickens Rickaway; father of Carol R. Richardson. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph and Verna Hailes Rickaway. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Enola Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose for Enola Andras Hebert, 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Sidney Hebert; mother of Audry H. Guidry and Sherry H. Guidry; sister of Freddie and Nestar Andras and Marion Thibodeaux. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Amie Boudreaux Andras; a brother, Charles J. Andras; and two sisters, Agnes A. Toina and Hilda Crawford. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Vernice Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Vernice Terrebonne Hebert, 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Joseph, Shirley Ann and Connie Ann Hebert; sister of Ernest and Dolton Terrebonne Jr., Louverda Ledet and Lorina Orgeron. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ennessia Lee and Dolton Terrebonne Sr.; a son, Harold Pierre Hebert Jr.; a sister, Angela Bruce; and one great- grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Raymond Jennings A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux for Raymond J. "Shorty" Jennings, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Esther Daigle Jennings; father of Patrick M., Mickey J. and Billy Jennings. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Blaise Savoie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Blaise Nazaire Savoie, 86, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Burial was held in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vivian LeBoeuf Savoie; father of Raleigh, Mervin, Norris, Dickey and Jimmy Savoie and Loretta Savoie Barrios. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arsene and Ordasie Theriot Savoie; a son, Chester Savoie; four brothers, Joseph, Arsene Jr., Odrasee and Leon Savoie; five sisters, Josephine Cheramie, Georgina Hebert, Edna Sandras, Maria Orgeron and Elanore Guidry; and two grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements, ============================ Victoria Smith A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Victoria Smith, 90, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Assumption General Hospital in Napoleonville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Cleveland Williams will officiate. She was the mother of Dorothy Williams of Cleveland, Ohio. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George Smith; a daughter, Lucy Brown; and five grandchildren. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Guy Verret A religious service is scheduled for 16 a.m. Friday at Raceland Assembly of God Church for Guy Thomas Verret, 54, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Tuesday, Jan. 17. Visitation will be 4:30 to 9 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery Raceland. He was the husband of Velma Price Verret; father of Darren, Tracy and Dean Verret and Sharon Barrios; brother of Andrew, Eddie and Jean Verret and Tulia "Bea" Borne. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Nora Folse Verret Jr.; and a brother, Dave Verret. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Francis Becnel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Francis J. Becnel, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Interment was in Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum. He was the brother of Beulah Triche, Maurice Sr., Gustave, Patrick and Leopold Becnel and Gloria Stein, all of Vacherie, and Adeline Legendre of Chackbay; step brother of Annie Brett and Johnny C. Harmon, both of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roseluis and Fannie Dempster Becnel Jr. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Eva Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eva Delaune Bergeron, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:07 a.m. today, Jan. 20. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Villere P. Bergeron Jr. and Mary Bergeron Hadaway; sister of O'Derick Delaune Jr. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Villere Paul Bergeron Sr.; parents, O'Derick Sr. and Amy Barrios Delaune; and two brothers, Arastide and Albert Delaune. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================ David Joseph A religious service took place at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for David Joseph, 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 20. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Hazel Benoit Joseph; stepfather of Harold Jr. and David Knott; father of Shelia Gaubert, Carol Ann and Pamela Knott and Linda Andras; brother of Gladys Pellegrin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clothilde Bourg; and a brother, Benson Lirette. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Elva Richard A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge for Elva Albarez Richard, 77, a native of Brusley-Morian and resident of Baker, who died Friday, Jan. 20. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She was the mother of Dolores Marie Kersey and Roland J. Richard Jr., both of Baker; sister of Ethel Evans and Elma Brown, both of Baton Rouge, Ureline Summers of Central; and Claude Albarez of Port Allen. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tommy Badeaux; a daughter, Geraldine Badeaux; husband, Roland J. Richard Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Greenoaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Lazard Steib Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lazard J. Steib Sr., 97, a resident and native of Vacherie, who died on Friday, Jan.20. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. He was the brother of Herbert Steib; father of Rowena S. Wallace of Sacramento, Calif., Madeline Steib, Paul Steib of New Orleans, and Benoit Sr., Russell and Lazard Ellis Steib Jr., all of Vacherie. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Artia Laurent Steib; wife, Hilda Jones Steib; two daughters, Melvina S. Simmons and Amanda S. Oubre; a sister, Ollie S. Oubre; and two grandchildren. He was retired from Avondale Shipyard. Southall-Westside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Nolta 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 Nolta J. Terrebonne, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lorraine Dufrene Terrebonne; father of Bobby and Chuck Terrebonne, Donna T. Bourg and Karen T. Callais; brother of Linbourg Terrebonne, Gertie T. Johnson, Rosenia T. Pitre, Enola T. DeArmond and Beatrice T. Matthews. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Marie Broussard Terrebonne; and three brothers, Chester, Mack and Edison Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Gerald Marshall A religious service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at Landry's Funeral Home is Labadieville for Gerald Herbert Marshall, 46, a native and resident New Orleans, who died at 3:31 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's FuneralHome in Labadieville. Burial will be in St. Marks Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the son of Willie and Mable Schauffe Marshall Sr.; brother of Vernon and Merkel Marshall, Brenda M. Price and Rose Buckner. He was preceded in death by a brother Willie Marshall Jr. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Joseph Sanchez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Joseph Salvadore Sanchez, 78, a native and resident of Choctaw who died Saturday, Jan. 21. Burial will be Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Earline Ordoyne Sanchez; father of Carol, Manuel, Wallace and Clayton Sanchez and Tina Maynard; brother of Lucien Sanchez, Lucille Thibodaux, Emily Ordoyne and Lodie Tabor; stepbrother of Emma Ponvelle. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Pitre Sanchez; two brothers, Morris and Antoine Sanchez; a twin brother; and three sisters, Julie Hebert, Ernestine Hebert and Luctia Perez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Joseph Cooks A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Joseph Cooks, 34, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Sunday, Jan. 22. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Carrollton Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the son of James Cooks of New Orleans and Shirley C. Converse of Napoleonville; brother of Michelle Johnson-Jolliff of Baton Rouge, James and Ernest Cooks, both of New Orleans, Tyrone, Vincent and Kevin Johnson and Jimmy Converse, all of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harriet and Levy Cooks and Marcus and Leona Johnson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Louis Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Louis P. Foret, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Jeanne Zeringue Foret; father of Shirley F. Torres and Susan F. Grabier; brother of Clovis Foret Jr. and Bernice Theriot. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Charolette Aupied Foret; three brothers, Clarence, Tilton and Roy Foret; and four sisters, Enola Lagarde, Irene Ledet, Elena Babin and Ella Mae Danos. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================ John Landeche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville for John Robert Landeche, 30, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the son of Doris Benoit and Raymond Landeche Sr.; brother of Ray, Ralph and Perry Landeche, Gail Naquin and Jeannie Arabie. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Landeche and Mr. and Mrs. Alcee Benoit; and a brother, Tommy Landeche. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church and was employed by Ryder System Inc. of Jefferson. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Hermine Lassere A religious service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Church in South Vacherie for Hermine Chenier Lassere, 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Corrine Stein and Stephen Lassere, both of Thibodaux, Ronald Lassere of Schriever and Donald Lassere of Chauvin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Lassere; parents, Edward and Bertha Simon Chenier; a daughter, Marsha LaRose; and two brothers, Percy and Dennis Chenier. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Archibald Castell Jr. A funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p m today at Jacob Schoen & Son Inc., 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, for Archibald B. Castell Jr., 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville for the past three years, who died Monday. Jan 23. Burial will be in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2. He was the father of Peggy C. Dunaway and Douglas J. Castell: former husband of Daisy D. Castell; son of Veronica E. Budenich: stepson of Henry W. Tujague; brother of Harold and Eugene Castell and Rose Kuhl. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Archibald Castell Sr.; and a sister, Pearl Lagarde He was a retired high school science teacher in Lafourche Parish. Jacob Schoen and Son, is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Rita Dumond A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Rita Mae Theriot Dumond, 51, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Timothy, Mark, Weldon "Duna" Jr. and Eric Dumond and Christine Lapeyrouse, all Houma; sister of Lawrence Theriot Sr. of Houma, Junior Theriot and Eunice T. "P-lut" Tivet, both of Theriot. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Antoine and Adele Champagne Theriot; and a brother, Johnny Theriot. She was a member of the Country Club Group Home. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc, of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Lelia Samanie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Lelia Bourgeois Samanie, 90, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Monday, Jan. 23. Visitation will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Roy Samanie; sister of Louis Bourgeois and Virginia B. Zeringue Legendre. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin B. Samanie; parents, Louis and Louisiana Breaux Bourgeois; four brothers, Camile, Sampson, Lucien and Raymond Bourgeois; and a sister, Odile B. Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Doredah Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Doredah Esponge Plaisance, 85, native and resident Golden Meadow, who died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roy J. and Leo A. Plaisance and Louise Robichaux; sister of Mercedes E. Dufrene. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Plaisance; parents, Thomas and Alzire Pitre Esponge: and a brother, Rene Esponge. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Sterling Spotts A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Sterling Spotts, 66, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Assumption General Hospital. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. The Rev. David Gilton will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Sheila Spotts; brother of Lula Robinson of San Jose, Calif., and Alton Wesley of Napoleonville; foster brother of Delories Johnson, Helen Ausbrooks and Gerald Spotts, all of Napoleonville, and Gladys Davis of Thibodaux; ex-husband of Virginia Curtis of Napoleonville. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Brown; and foster parents, Earl and Rebeca Spotts. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Mildred Andras A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Mildred Guidroz Andras, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, who died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery of Lockport. She was the daughter of Edith Griffin Guidroz; mother of Randy and Ronald Andras; sister of Eugene and Norris Guidroz and Anna Rose Allemand. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Andras; father, Joseph Guidroz: and a brother, Richard Guidroz. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Palmyra Archer A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Palmyra LeJeune Archer, 84, a native of Crowley and resident of Larose, who died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 25. Burial was in St. Hilary Cemetery in Mathews. She was the mother of John D. Adams; sister of William LeJeune. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A Archer: parents, Daniel J. and Alicia Comeaux LeJeune; and two brothers, Clovice and Lloyd LeJeune. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Cedric Broussard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mathews Catholic Church in Monroe for Cedric Pierre Broussard, 50, a native of Monroe and resident of Jackson, who died Wednesday, Jan. 25. Visitation will continue through funeral time Saturday at Kilpatricks Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric C. Broussard; father of Kenneth Broussard of Dallas, Kevin Broussard of Delhi, Katherine Balasopoulov and Kelly Broussard, both of Denver; brother of Rene Broussard of Monroe. He is also survived by one granddaughter. Kilpatricks Funeral home of Monroe is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Fleurange LaBarre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St Anne Church in Napoleonville for Fleurange LeBlanc LaBarre, 92, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9 o5 a.m. Wednesday. Jan 25. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Floyd A. and Gustave LaBarre and Marlene I. Folse, all of Napoleonville, and Augusta L. Riffert of Knoxville, Tenn, sister of Gustave LeBlanc of Belle Rose. She is also survived by two grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus LaBarre; parents Paul and Angeline Lambert LeBlanc; a son, Wayne Richard LaBarre; three brothers, Wilfred Benton and Byron LeBlanc; three sisters, Agnes Capone, Elsie Borne and Inez Schultz; and a great grandchild, Michael David Gillen. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements ============================ Kate Thibaut A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville for Kate Rice Thibaut, 95, a native of Broussard and a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of John Edgar Thibaut, Jane T. Boyce, Mary T. Rives and Margaret T. Watson. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronier Thibaut; parents, John and Lena Leer Rice; a brother, Henry Rice; and a sister, Leer Pettigrew. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Roger Charpentier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Roger Dale Charpentier, 48, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, who died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the life-long companion of Bernard Champagne; son of Lincoln and Irene Brunet Charpentier of Galliano; brother of Gail Charpentier of Galliano, Jackie Gaston of Bourg and Lynn Callahan of Cut Off. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eno Allemand Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Charpentier Sr. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ============================ Roy Aucoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City for Roy Aucoin, 66, a native of Labadieville and resident of Morgan City, who died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 26. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Morgan City Cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Aucoin of Morgan City; father of Rickie Aucoin, Maxine Ross and Marlene Bernard, all of Thibodaux, Richard Aucoin of Jacksonville, Ark., Rusty Aucoin of Houma and Myra Sheets of Morgan City; brother of Evans and Nathan Aucoin, Adma Solar and Marie Tourera, all of Morgan City, Clarville Aucoin of Bayou Vista and Rudolph Aucoin of Gibson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, two brothers and a sister. Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Earline Lawrence A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Earline Shaw Lawrence, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Thursday, Jan. 26. 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 St. Charles Baptist Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the sister of Leonce Shaw Jr. of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by-her parents, Sarah and Leonce Shaw Sr.; two sisters; and two brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Howard Zerangue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux for Howard Zerangue, 82, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday, Jan. 26. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Picou Zerangue; parents, Abraham and Nazida Saucier Zerangue; and a brother, Webster Zerangue. ======================================================================== Adesie Naquin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-Chene for Adesie Naquin, 87, a native of Montegut and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:23 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27. Interment was in the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Howard Naquin and Therese Cox. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysee Naquin; parents, Victor and Eulalie Naquin; three brothers, Adam, Joseph and Eldon Naquin; and two sisters, Marie Dardar and Celazie Naquin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Francis Dufrene Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Francis J. Dufrene Sr., 67, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Bella Callais Dufrene; father of Francis Jr., Wade, Wanda and Patrick Dufrene Sr. and Verna Dufrene Hebert; brother of Junior, Doodie and Harold Dufrene, Helen Dufrene Dunn and Rita Dufrene Badeaux. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Dometille Dufrenia Dufrene; a brother, Adam Dufrene; a half brother, Tony Hebert; and three sisters, Eve Dufrene Thibodaux, Agnes Dufrene Rivet and Virgie Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Kenneth Hargis A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at St. Hilary's of Poitiers Church in Mathews for Kenneth B.J. Hargis, 62, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died Saturday morning after chronic renal failure and heart disease. He was the husband of Sylvia Daigle Hargis; father of Susan Early, Ann Gerstner, Amy Mountain, Cynthia Thibodaux and James Hargis; brother of Ralph Hargis, Margurite Knight, Elaine Hillman, Beatrice Punch, Betty Folse and Marietta Adams. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hargis Sr.; and four brothers, Al, George, Bill and Rudolph Hargis. He was retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board after 33 years of service. Donations may be made in his name to the American Association of Kidney Patients, Holy Savior Catholic School or charity of choice. ======================================================================== Lloyd Morrison A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City for Lloyd Morrison, 64, a native and resident of Morgan City, who died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan.29. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby Poinville Morrison; son of Sterling and Ole Blanco Morrison; brother of Sterling Morrison Jr., Cathy M. Thibodeaux and Judy M. Theriot. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Mabel Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Mabel Raffray Cavalier, 77, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died Monday, Jan. 30. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Steve Cavalier Sr., Linda Boudreaux and Vera Westerfield; sister of Emelda "Tatoon" Guillot and Gursey Loar; half sister of Dudley, Norman and George Raffray. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Cavalier; parents, Euzlien and German -Hernandez Raffray; two sons, Roland and Timmy Cavalier; a daughter, Anna C. Bergeron; three brothers; two sisters; and a granddaughter, Tess Solar. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Marceline Durapau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville for Marceline Kinler Durapau, 96, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Visitation will be 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the mother of Marcel Jr., Richard and Paul Durapau, Nora Daigle, Margueriet Lauland; Marie Parks and Virginia Nicholas. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Joseph Durapau Sr.; parents, Frank and Elvie Champagne Kinler; three sons, Robert, Walter and Charles Durapau; two brothers, Frank Jr. and Joe Kinler; and four sisters, Amy Scamardo, Elvie Guedry, Delphine Guedry and Milicent Kinler. She was an officer and employee of St. Charles Parish Public Works and St. Charles Manor Nursing Home. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Don Green A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark AME Church in Thornton, Ark., for Don J. Green, 57, a native of Thornton, Ark., and resident of New Orleans, who died Monday, Jan. 30. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. today at Southall-Westside Chapel in Vacherie. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thornton. He was the friend of Hazel Blue of Vacherie. He is also survived by three brothers and four sisters. Southall-Westside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and Marks Funeral Home of Thornton is the receiving funeral home. ============================ Eva Himel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday a St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Eva Himel, 90, a native and resident of Labadieville who died at 12:20 p.m. Monday Jan. 30. Visitation will be 6 to 9 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 preceded in death by he parents, Alfred and Elda Adam Himel; four brothers, Rene, Luke, Ambrose and Clarence Himel; and four sisters, Hazel Carrier, Inez Navarre, Emily Himel and an infant sister. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Hilda Davis A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Hilda Talbot Davis, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who die at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Wilbur "Pat" Davis Sr.; mother of Wilbur Davis Jr.; sister of Raymond and Ellis Talbot Jr., Esther Hebert, Barbara Gravois and Betty Ordoyne. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by per parents, Ellis Sr. and Frances Berthelot Talbot; three brothers, Dudley Sr., Alcide and Deoma Talbot; and a sister, Shirleen Use. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Wilmer Latham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Wilmer C. Latham, 74, a native of Monroe and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 p.m. Friday. Jan. 31. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Hazel Thibodaux Latham; father of Carolyn Morris and Sandra Lindsey; stepfather of Flannard and Paul Thibodaux, Mamie Harman and Barbara Cullen. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Patricia Lee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Church Hall in Grand Isle for Patricia Verdin Lee, 41, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Marie Gregoire Verdin; stepmother of Ernesta Rodrigue, Ester R. Flyte and Tammy Lee; sister of Lucretie Egbi, Theresa Geiling and Timmy, Tommy, Jimmy, Joseph Stanley, Joseph Gary, Allen and Paul Jerry Verdin. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Verdin. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Mary Sage A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home for Mary Calverley Sage, 88, a native of Kansas and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 31. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of John Calverley of New Mexico. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest E. Sage; and a daughter, Susan Sage. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================