Obituaries of JUNE 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: 27 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. ========================================================================== Mary Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero for Mary Oncale Landry, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, who died at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 1. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Louis J. Oncale and Vivian Oncale Hymel, both of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis P. Landry; parents, Alfred and Pauline Wendt Oncale; four brothers, Alfred, Leo, Henry and Phillip Oncale; and a sister, Lorita Oncale Douglas. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker and a resident of Wynhoven Health Care Center. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Elijah Randall A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Elijah "Two-Bits" Randall, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 1. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be noon Friday, and burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate. He was the husband of Lou Lillian Randall; father of Marvin Randall and Constance Robinson, both of Raceland. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Sr. and Rebecca Speed Randall; four brothers, Richard Jr., Louis, Ervin and Namon Randall; and two sisters, Naomia and Lou Ella Randall. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired employee of South Coast Sugar Company. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Joseph Estay A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Joseph Jean Estay, 79, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, June 2. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Helen Dufrene, Peggy Boudreaux and Patsy Estay. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bella Adams Estay; parents, Joseph and Mathilde Adams Estay; three brothers, Lionel, Isreal and Evan Estay; and five sisters, Nola Dubois, Adia and Rhea Bourg, Elvira Scioneaux and Theoma Dufour. Donations to Holy Rosary Catholic School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Sidney Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Sidney M. "Pete" Himel, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 2. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Gauthreaux Himel; father of John Himel and Nora Himel Tardiff; brother of Ora H. Gros. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Devezin and Armelise D. Himel; five brothers, Adam, Willie, Luke, Augustin and Devezin Himel Jr.; a sister, Cora H. Porter; and a great-grandchild, Stephanie Tardiff. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Noelie Sevin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral for Noelie Marie Sevin, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, June 2. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the guardian of Marjorie C. Gaudet of Thibodaux and Grace C. Carter of New Iberia, raising them after their mother died. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 29 grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leondias and Ida Lasseigne Sevin; three brothers, Joseph, Earl and Harold Sevin; a sister, Dorise S. Clement; and two nephews. She was a retired school teacher of 46 years in Assumption Parish. She was a member, of the Catholic Daughters, St. Joseph Lay Carmelites, the Ladies Altar Society and League of the Sacred Heart. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Solomon Wallis A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Solomon "Newton" Wallis, 49, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 2. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Earther Wallis; brother of Thedore, Charles and Jacob Wallis, all of Houma, Raymond, Rose Mary, Joan Marie and Vera Wallis, John Jr., Brenda Lee, Cynthia and Shelia Allen and Gloria Lee Holmes, all of New Orleans, and Johenell Wallis of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Melvin Wallis; and two sisters, Albertha and Eartha Mae Wallis. He was a retired worker from Brown Velvet. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Stephonie Bradberry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Stephonie "Jip" Bradberry, 88, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Visitation will be noon to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Grand Isle Cemetery. He was the father of Earl J. and Leonard Bradberry, Betty Yanner, Nancy Nelson, Rosemary Santiny and Peggy Dinsmore; brother of Dugere, Frank and Paul Bradberry. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenie Santiny Bradberry; parents, Marie Verdon and Howard Bradberry; two sons, Peter and Dennis Bradberry; a daughter, Leona Bradberry; five brothers, Tony, Phillip, Joe, John and Raymond Bradberry; and three sisters, Agnes and Emma Bradberry and Antonia Santiny. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Bessie Durocher A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral for Bessie Mary Meche Durocher, 81, a native of Mamou and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Laurel J. and Wayne Feucht, David Durocher, Geraldine F. Benoit and Joann Shivers; sister of Catherine Rougeau and Margie Bushnell. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Durocher; and parents, Hippolyt and Elizabeth Smith Meche. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Una Grabert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Una Marie Grabert, 74, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, June 3. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the sister of Louis Joseph Grabert, Rena LeBlanc, Enola Hebert, Anna Mae Thibodeaux and Rose Matherne. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Onola Babin Grabert; and four brothers, John, Edward, Rene and Roy Grabert. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Rozelia Parker A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Rozelia "Rose" Parker, 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Joseph, Samuel Jr., Warren Sr. and Gale Parker, all of Belle Rose, Ervin and Frazier Parker and Edna Landry, all of New Orleans; sister of Estelle Dorsey of Marrero. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Parker Sr.; two sons; three daughters; two brothers; and two sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Jonell Johnson A funeral is scheduled for n a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut for Jonell Johnson, 37, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, June 4. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery in Montegut. She was the mother of Corrippia and Geonia Johnson; daughter of Anita Lagarde Wheaton; stepdaughter of William Wheaton; sister of Keith, Gayle, Julie and Johnny Belinda Johnson, Winniebell Joseph, Brenda Richardson and Nadine Johnson Short, all of Houma, Joseph C, Chris S., Keith M. and Francis Wheaton, Carolyn Davis, Cheryl Cleveland and Annette Cooper, all of Raceland, Sandra Williams of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Dawn Wheaton of Vicksburg, Miss.; devoted friend of Douglas Theriot of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Johnson; and a brother, Albert S. Johnson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Georgianna Perio A funeral is scheduled for 9 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Georgianna Perio, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:44 p.m. Monday, June 5. Visitation will be 4 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. Lloyd Jones will officiate. She was the mother of Trevor Perio of Thibodaux, Nolan Perio of San Diego and Lucretia Duncan of Thibodaux; sister of Edward, Sidney, Perry, Elizabeth and Shirley Perio, Judy P. Singer and Debra P. Williams, all of Thibodaux, Charles Perio of Houma, Elijah Perio of New Orleans, Mary Ann Smith of Raceland and Mable P. Franklin of Houston. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a devoted friend, James Richard; parents, Joseph C. and Alma Johnson Perio; a brother, Nolan Perio; and a sister, Lucretia Perio. She was a homemaker and a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Mary Sellers A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Mennonite Church of Des Allemands for Mary Hazel Shadell Sellers, 76, a native of St. Louis and resident of Boute, who died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, June 5. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in Youngs Cemetery in Boutte. She was the mother of Earl John, Edward Frank, Julian Eugene and Phillip Richard Picou, John Thomas, Walter Luther and Hicks Youngs Sellers, Emma Sellers Rousse and Phoebe Sellers Cellos; sister of William "Bill" Shadell. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl A. Picou; second husband, John Luther Sellers; parents, Amy Verret and Wilhelm N. Shadell; and a brother, Octave A. Shadell. She was a long-time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Jeanne Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Jeanne Ordoyne Benoit, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, who died at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 6. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. She was the mother of Hervey Benoit and Patricia Pizani; sister of Helen Chauvin, Leona Siracuse and Edna Hebert. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack John Benoit; parents, Clement and Marie Tabor Ordoyne; a brother, Leonie Ordoyne; and four sisters, Argentine Perez, Clementine Benoit, Leonise Thibodaux and Leontine Sanchez. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Annie Giambrone A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Annie Politz Giambrone, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 9. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Sam Giambrone; mother of Sam Giambrone Jr. and Lucia G. Roby; sister of Lucille Politz. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Antonia Albano Politz. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Huey Guillot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Huey Paul Guillot, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, June 9. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the son of Flore Roger Guillot; father of Bryan and Kenneth Guillot; stepfather of Larry, Bobby and Milfred Perez; brother of Stephen L. and Jerry J. Guillot. He is also survived by one grandchild and three step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle G. Bourgeois; and a stepson, Anthony Perez. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Antoine Oncale A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Antoine H. "Tater" Oncale, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:09 p.m. Friday, June 9. Visitation will be 8 to n a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of Albert J. Oncale, Shirley Brien, Audrey Morvant and Odessa Kliebert. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Benoit Oncale; parents, John and Mathilde Morvant Oncale; a daughter, Theresa Oncale; a brother, Theophile Oncale; a sister, Leonra Adams; and two grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Yvonne Simpson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Yvonne Marie Veronica Jones Simpson, 55, a native of Vacherie and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, June 9. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Waguespack She was the wife of Joe Simpson; mother of Erica Lynn and Darryl J. Simpson, both of New Orleans; sister of Jean E. Bradley, Caroline M Rapp, Norman and Lynwood Jones and Perry Duskian She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Elnora Lemieux Jones; and a brother, Donald Ray Jones. ========================================================================== Marie Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Marie Babin Adams, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Saturday, June 10. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Surgin Adams Jr. and Dutie Templet; sister of Earline Adams. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Surgin Adams Sr.; parents, Emile and Estalina Folse Babin. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary's and a member of the St. Hilary Altar Society. She was the owner of Adams Fruit Market in Mathews. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Ida Mire A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Ida Kerne Mire, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Noelie Womack, Lois Bergeron, Jerry Braud, Ida Boudreaux, Merlin Toups and Deanna Kittle. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry P. Mire Sr.; parents, Mirtile and Armentine Dugas Kerne; and a son, Harry D. Mire Jr. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Marie Tabor A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for Marie Boudreaux Tabor, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Saturday, June 10. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roland, Carroll and Walter Tabor Jr., all of Thibodaux, and Bernice Chiasson; sister of Ena Fournier of Houma. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight step grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Tabor; parents, Wilfred and Olinde Gros Boudreaux; a son, Chester Tabor; a grandchild, Terry Chiasson; and a great-grandson, James "Mikey" Smith. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Ruth Berger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Ruth Brown Berger, 57, a native of Galena, Ill., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Galena, Ill. She was the wife of Joseph V. Berger; mother of Douglas Jr., Thomas M. and Joseph R. Wilcox and Velma Duet; stepmother of Paulette Ristine; sister of Thomas and Elizabeth Brown. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Velma Sinky Brown Sr.; an adopted son, Patrick Berger; a brother, Ralph Brown Jr.; and a sister, Laura B. Volquarts. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Stanley Gayle A funeral took place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Second Zion Baptist Church in Marrero for Stanley Turner-Gayle, 45, a native of Gretna and resident of Algiers, who died Sunday, June 11. Burial was in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Metairie. He was the husband of Roslyn Porche Gayle; stepson of Jolan Jackson; father of Nicholas Gayle of Gretna and Alicia and SheLanna Turner, both of Harvey; brother of Oscar Gayle Sr. of Cut Off, Tony Jackson of Jacksonville, Terror J. Hatchell of Richmond, Va., Leatrice J. Cotton of Gretna and Beatrice J. Manuel. He is also survived by one grandchild and nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elouise Gayle Jackson; a brother, James Cole; and a sister, Linda Jackson. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Harvey. He was a laborer with Gretna Machine Works. Rhodes Funeral Home of New Orleans was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Nolan Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, for Nolan J. Ledet, 71, a native of Larose and resident of Marrero, who died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11 of cancer at East Jefferson Hospital. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Westside Funeral Home, 5101 Westband Expressway, Marrero. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. He was the husband of Rose Arceneaux Ledet; father of Mark J. Ledet, Cheryl L. Tourelle and Lisa L. Chartier; brother of Ernest Ledet, Bella Broussard and Pearl "Toni" Bossier. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Liberal Ledet; five brothers, Emile, Clovis "Crip," Edless, Norman and Forest "Nappy" Ledet; and a sister, Delia Breaux. He was a retired employee of Celotex with 29 years of service. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II with a rank of sergeant. He received 4 Bronze Star. He was a member of Southern Conference, National Council of V.F.W. District No. 19, a lifetime member of V.F.W. Marrero Post 7307, member of St. Joseph K of C Council 9384, quartermaster of Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent No. 20. He was also a member of VFW of United States Fraternal Order of Commanders Fraternity, past captain of All American State Commander of VFW, district commander and post commander. He was also a charter member of VFW Post 8536 in Larose, a parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker and past seamsquirrel of Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent No. 20. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Marguerite Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Marguerite Cheramie Melancon, 87, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, June 11. Visitation will be 3 to 10 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 Edward, Tilman and Johnny Melancon Sr., Mae Rita Plaisance and Jane Foster; foster mother of Doris Williams. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theogene B. Melancon; parents, Jackin and Evelyn Autin Cheramie; four sons, Woodraw, T.J., Jimmy and Jack Melancon; and a sister, Marie Lafont. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Darwin Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Darwin "Sonny" James Zeringue, 65, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Joanne Richard Zeringue; father of Lori Z. Dantin; brother of Roland and Leroy Zeringue, Doris Adams, Ola Pierce, Margaret Rodrigue and Joyce Aupied. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anicet and Edna Poche Zeringue; a son, Michael Zeringue; and two sisters, Viva Breaux and Iris Bourgeois. He was a retired employee of the Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Emily Olivier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever for Emily Pontiff Olivier, 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Terrebonne, who died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, June 12. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Doris Thibodaux, Dorothy Pitre and Vera Landry; adopted mother of Pat Olivier; sister of Joseph "Buster" Pontiff, Hilda Robertson and Cecile Walker. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neuma Olivier; parents, Wilfred G. and Clara Chatagnier Pontiff; two brothers, Wilson and Paul Pontiff Sr.; and three sisters, Leah Lecompte, Marguerite Gros and Lois Pontiff. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== John Riggs Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for John Mitchell Riggs Jr., 52, a native of Cumberland, Md., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, June 12. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Serigny Cemetery. He was the husband of Metia Serigny Riggs; stepfather of James J. Sr. and Elton P. Dardar and Doris Jane Martin; brother of Barbara Corley. He is also survived by 14 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. Sr. and Nettie Norris Riggs; and a sister, Belle Cheeseman. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of VFW Post 8538 and American Legion Post 259. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Anatole Gauthe Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Anatole J. Gauthe Sr., 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Tuesday, June 13. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Hazel N. Albarado Gauthe; father of Anatole J. Jr. and Virgie Gauthe. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Louisiana Prejean Gauthe; five brothers, Wilson, Walter, Wallace, Adam and Claude Gauthe; and a sister, Agnes Talbot. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Terry Cheramie A Mass of Christian was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Terry J. Cheramie, 46, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of New Orleans, who died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Duroc J. Cheramie; father of Duroc "Rocky," Dwayne and Charlie Cheramie; brother of Duard "Butch," Davey J. and Gretta Cheramie, Stella C. Soudelier and Serena C. Rogers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorina B. Cheramie; and a son, Terry J. Cheramie Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Brooke Mickles A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Brooke Anthony Mickles, 22, a native of Galliano and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Carol Richard and Joseph Mickles; stepson of Tommy Richard; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Martial Babin; brother of Jami, Mark, Kevin and John Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Belton Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mickles; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doucet; and an aunt, Rosa Doucet. He was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. Donations are preferred to the Brooke Mickles Scholarship Fund in care of Nicholls State University. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Numa Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Numa Ernest Pitre, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 14. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Earline Rita Toups Pitre; father of Curtis Joseph Pitre, Jackie Pitre Martin and Janet Sanamo; stepfather of Sandra Chabert; brother of Joey Pitre, Elda Duet and Elvira Punch. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Melanie Pitre; two brothers, Eugene and Alexie Pitre; and a sister, Elmire Pitre. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary and a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Cyril Solar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Cyril L. Solar, 64, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the father of Cyril L. Solar Jr. of Brownsville, Texas, Celsus M. Solar of San Antonio, Robert Solar of Texas City, Texas, and Rose Marie Garza of Spring, Texas; stepfather of Abie Solis; brother of Cletus M. Solar, Clyde L. Scioneaux, Mary Hebert, Marjorie Green and Marlene Mann. He is also survived by three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Mildred Cantrelle Solar; a brother, Celsus Solar; and a sister, Mildred Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== John Chenvert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for John Adam Chenvert, 75, a native of Grosse Tete and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:07 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. He was the father of Donald, Faye and Margaret Chenvert, Betty Ann Champagne, Linda Ponvelle and Barbara Gros; brother of Rita and Mary Lee Thibodaux and Charlie, Paul and Edward Chenvert. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Elite Berterand Chenvert; two brothers, Francis and Leon Chenvert; and a sister, Dorothy Davis. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Eunice Johnson A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southhall Funeral Home for Eunice Johnson, 50, who died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Leonard Chabert Medical Center in Houma. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in Old Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Earl P. Johnson Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Earl Jr., Jerome, Michael and Andrew Johnson, all of Thibodaux; sister of Junius and Clarence Johnson, both of Thibodaux; She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eula Pearl Johnson; two brothers, Oliver and Freddie Johnson; and parents, Agnes E. Nazaren Johnson and Nephew Fatin Wilson Jr. Williams and Southhall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =========================== James Jones Jr. Businessman dies while on vacation Local businessman James "Jimmy" Claude Jones Jr. died Thursday morning while vacationing with his family in Cashiers, N.C. Jones, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was 68. He was a partner in Jones Insurance Agency of Thibodaux for 40 years. "They will remember that he was always smiling and always helping people." his brother, Johnny Jones, said. "He loved his friends, he loved his family and he loved Thibodaux. He was surrounded by many old school friends that will miss him. "He had plenty of children and he opened his arms to all youngsters through his contributions to E. D. White athletics." A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beverly Fauntleroy Jones; father of Jennifer Jones Rodrigue, James "Casey" III, David Dudley, Jeffrey Paul and Carolyn Fauntleroy Jones; brother of Johnny J. and Guy "Jerry" Jones, Ann Jones Daigle and Alice Jones Thompson. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; James "Casey" and Merle Johnston Jones. Jones was an active member of the E.D. White Cardinal Club, past president of the Thibodaux Jaycees, past member of Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, a member of. the American Legion, the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana, the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana, the Krewe of Christopher and a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He served is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Donations can be made to the E. D. White Catholic High School Memorial Fund or the American Heart Fund. =========================== Beulah Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday for Beulah Folse Naquin, 94, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, June 15. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Charles and Clarence Naquin Jr., Theresa Richard, Hazel Martinez and Shirley Ordoyne; sister of Edna Matherne. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Smokey" Naquin Sr.; parents, Joseph and Octavia Aupied Folse; a brother, Ray Folse; and four sisters, Nora Verret, Eva Steel, Ida and Velma Folse and Enola Fernandez. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Vivian Stubblefield A religious service took place at 4 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home for Vivian Wallace Stubblefield, 85, a native of Huntsville, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville. She was the mother of David Stubblefield. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Stubblefield. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Blanche Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Blanche Boudreaux Babin, 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Warren M., Jerry P. and Robert J. Babin and Joyce B. Dufrene; stepmother of Junius and Felix Babin; sister of Russell Boudreaux. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalmas Babin; parents, Joseph and Bernadette Bourg Boudreaux; two brothers, Irby and Claude Boudreaux; six sisters, Louise Billelo, Annabelle Stieb, Beatrice and Anna Mae Babin, Maynora Melancon and Ruby Ledet; and two grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Lottie Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Lottie Talbot Blanchard, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6 a.m. Friday, June 16. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Perry and Thomas Blanchard Sr., Nellie B. LeBlanc, Sally B. Cavalier and Judy B. Hebert. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey "Cotton" Blanchard; parents, Leo J. and Euphamie Richard Talbot; and three brothers, L.J., Robert and Ivy Talbot. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Cecile Hotard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Cecile Granier Hotard, 78, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died Friday, June 16. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leonard, Lonie, Ricky and Lucy Hotard, Jane Cortez, Joan Larousse, Nora Thibodaux and Onieda and Carol Cortez; sister of Morris Hotard, Leonise Boudin and Onieda Ockman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hotard; parents, Leonard and Sidonia Martinez Granier; a son, Clarence Hotard; and a daughter, Mary Hotard. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Esso Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Houma for Esso John Landry, 69, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, who died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 16. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Madge Theriot Landry of Houma; father of Glenn David, Mark John and Jo Ann Landry and Susan Stringer, all of Houma, Donna Fontenot of Lafayette, Mary Rose of Jackson, Miss., Cynthia Plaisance of Lockport and Ann Plaisance of Raceland; brother of Claude Landry of Abbeville, Adele Thibodeaux and Anita Hebert, both of Port Arthur, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucas and Ella Broussard Landry; and a son, John Patrick Landry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as parts department manager with Dantin Chevrolet in Thibodaux. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Mary Trahan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Mary Alice Trahan, 59, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:39 p.m. Friday, June 16. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall of Chauvin. Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery. She was the wife of Henry Joseph Trahan Jr. of Chauvin; mother of Raymond Trahan and Henrietta Bourg, both of Montegut, Hilda Lassere of Chauvin, Linda Banks and Rachael Chaisson, both of Houma; sister of Franklin Guidry of Houma; half-sister of Ramona and Elmira Guidry, both of Houma. She is also survived by 16.grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Onazip and Hilda Bernadette Eschete Guidry Sr.; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Johnny Guidry. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Corinne Bouterie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral for Coreinne Bouterie, 103, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 17. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Gertrude Bouterie; aunt of Bernice Qualey, Kalhlyn Roome, Alma, Dr. Edmond, Alma and Francis Leckert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Emily Ballard Bouterie; a brother, Walter Bouterie; and two sisters, Sadye Latham and Bernice Roome. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Marlene Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Marlene Marie Adams Gros, 43, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday. June 17. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Roy Gros Sr.; daughter of Claude Adams Sr.; mother of Lonnie Pelotto and Michelle Sampey; stepmother of Roy Gros Jr.; sister of Kenneth Adams, Barbara Boudreaux and Lillian Foret. She is also survived by two step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Adams; and a brother, Claude Adams Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Leoncia Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose for Leoncia Gros Pierce, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Ben Pierce Jr. and Clara Mae and Helen Danos. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three step-great- grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and three step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Pierce; parents, Evela Boudreaux and Francois Gros; a son, Anatole Pierce; a daughter, Pearl Savoie; a brother, Noah Gros; a sister, Nolia Lerille; and a grandchild. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Edna Weimer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30. p.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Edna Marie Richard Weimer, 79, a native and resident of St. Charles community, who died Saturday, June 17. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Francis, Micheal, Ray and Ronnie Weimer, Mary Martinez, Bernadette Portier, Teresa Taylor and Patricia Robichaux; sister of Camile Richard, Alice Weimer, Mildred Naquin and Judith Molaison. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Weimer; parents, Lucian J. and Edna Bourgeois Richard; two grandchildren; and three brothers, L.J., Edward and Roland Richard. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Durvin Lombas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Durvin Joseph Lombas, 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of the Golden Meadow/Grand Isle area, who died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, June 18. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Lola Collins Lombas; father of Durvin "Bo" Jr. and Nicole Lombas; brother of Whitney "Sonny" and Clifton Lombas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norecia Dantin and Whitney Lombas. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Leona Simon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie far Leona Granier Simon, 89, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dana Simon; mother of Elma S. Becnel and Mary Lou S. Cortez. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilian and Marie Thibeaut Granier; a son, Thomas Simon; six brothers, Leonard, Elizia, Emile, Theodore, Theophile and Alabia John Granier; and six sisters, Victorine G. and Leah G. Kraemer, Orania G. Martinez, Elmirie G. Larousse and Justilia G. Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Adam Gisclair Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Adam P. Gisclair Sr., 87, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Isabelle Adam Gisclair; father of Herbert, Roland Joseph and Adam "Ted" Gisclair Jr., Betty Duet and Nage Galjour; brother of Clara Guidry and Clarice Ledet. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Champagne and Valcin Gislcair; three brothers, Madio, Samgean and Dominique Gisclair; a foster brother, Arsen Lasseigne Sr.; three sisters, Avocade and Fortuna Duet and Marie Chouest; and two great-grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Herbert Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Herbert "Calou" Pierre Hebert, 81, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Enola S. Hebert; father of Leroy and Bobby Hebert, Mary Jane Waddle and Joyce Dobson; stepfather of Bobby and E.J. Chauvin and Elsie Robichaux; brother of Adam Hebert, Ethel Arabie and Elsie Brassette. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mable Barrios Hebert; parents, Leontine Rodrigue and Anatole Hebert; two sons, Wayne and Claude Hebert; four brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Claude and Norman Hebert; and a sister, Virgis Naquin. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Gustave Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Gustave Jean Ledet, 80, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lelia Leblanc Ledet; father of Leroy, Robert "Bob" and Stephen Ledet; brother of Levy "Lee" and Adolph Ledet, Noelia L. Triche and Enola L. Allemand. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levy and Lilly Pitre Ledet; and four brothers, Forest, Nolan, Donis and Clifton Ledet. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Tina Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Tina Marie Thibodaux Ordoyne, 81, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Visitation will be 5 p.m. today to funeral time Friday at the Choctaw Fire Station. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. She was the mother of Elgee Ordoyne; sister of John, Whitney and Adam Thibodaux. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Ordoyne; parents, Ernest and Adele Tabor Thibodaux; a brother, J.D. Thibodaux; and a sister, Verine Sanchez. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements =========================== Pauline Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Pauline Cheramie Pitre, 90, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Visitation will be 1 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gosta Terrebonne and Leola Autin; sister of Louman Cheramie and Elda Martin. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Pitre Jr.; parents, Julia Williams and Theodore Cheramie; a daughter, Mildred Cheramie; six brothers, Pete, Richard, Levy, Ecton, Ellis and Waldo Cheramie; and four sisters, Bertha Lorraine and Ezona, Gosta and Angeline Cheramie. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and a member of the Ladies of La-Salette, Homemakers Club and Ladies Auxilary of American Legion Post 259. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Albert Pontiff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Albert I. Pontiff, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was survived by one niece, a great-niece; and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ozea Guillot Pontiff; and a brother, Maurice Pontiff. =========================== Norida St. Pierre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano for Norida St. Pierre, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Richard St. Pierre Sr., Viella Rogers and Glorina Callais; sister of Gaston and Nat Gisclair, Agnes Robertson, Agusta Guidry, Selizie Triche and Augustine Bradberry. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valmont A. St. Pierre; parents, Dominique and Camilla Toups Gislcair; a son, Nolty J. St. Pierre; three brothers, Dominique, Freddie and Louis Gisclair; and two sisters, Nomie Pitre and Edna Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Justine Durocher A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Justine Trosclair Durocher, 77, a native and. resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Freddie Durocher Sr.; mother of Gene Sr. and Freddie Durocher Jr. and Carlotta Mahler; sister of Hartie Trosclair of Harvey. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerazime and Alodia Kraemer Trosclair; three grandchildren, Chad, Cheri and Gene Durocher Jr.; four brothers, Angles, Avis, O'Neal and Anthony Trosclair; and three sisters, Viola Morvant and Nolia and Stella Mahler. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Euclid Lafont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Euclid Joseph Lafont, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:34 p.m. Thursday, June 22. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Ezar Smith Lafont; father of Judy LeBlanc, Carole Pitre and June Terrebonne; brother of Theo, Theard and Darwin Lafont. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theard and Emelie Brunet Lafont; three brothers, Duffy, Lawrence and Georges Lafont; and a sister, Rita Smith. He was a U.S. Army, veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 315 in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge or arrangements. ========================================================================== Ernest Blanchard Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for U.S. Army Capt. (Ret.) Ernest L. Blanchard Jr., 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8 a.m. Friday, June 23. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Ernest L. Blanchard III and Elaine Adolph, both of Napoleonville, Barbara Guillot of Gonzales, Ruby Fay Simoneaux of Thibodaux and Peggy Cupit of LaPlace; brother of Geneieve Bouterie of Mobile, Ala., Annette Blanchard and Marguerite Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Laura Bergeron of New Orleans and Ella Bergeron of Donaldsonville. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Bergeron Blanchard; parents, Ernest L. Sr. and Cecile Rodrigue Blanchard; a grandson, Jeffrey Cupit; a brother, Eugene Blanchard; and two sisters, Jeanne Blanchard and Irene Arceneaux. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and a member of LSU ROTC and the LSU Rifle Team Scabbard and Blade. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation while serving in the China-Burma, India theater of operation. He was also the Lt. Commander of Civilian Conservation Corp., past deputy Grand Knight Council 1099 of Napoleonville Knights of Columbus and past commander of Labadieville American Legion Post 284. He was a member of the Assumption Parish Planning Committee and was retired from the Assumption Parish School Board as a classroom teacher, athletic coach and principal. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Enola Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Enola Bourgeois Boudreaux, 73, a native of Mathews and resident of Cut Off. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Emile "E.J." and Philip Boudreaux, Norma Cheramie and Audrey Thibodaux; sister of Angelia Sanchez. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile B. Boudreaux; parents, Joseph and Emma Barbier Bourgeois; six brothers, Joseph, Jules, Noah, Renaldo and Angelo Bourgeois and two sisters, Elvire Arabie and Elmire Ourso. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Joshua Richoux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joshua Blake Richoux, 12, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 23. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Blake Richoux and Pauline Matherne; grandson of Manilla Matherne, Leroy Falgout and Katherine Rodriguez; brother of Jonathan Richoux; half-brother of Blake Joseph Jr. and Roxy Rene Richoux. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Louis Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Rachel Simon A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Rachel Skidmore Simon, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, June 23 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Napoleonville. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Gerald Skidmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cullen Simon; parents, Jules and Faustina Skidmore; two sisters, Ora Heim and Rita Skidmore; and seven brothers, James, Morris, Lawrence, Junius, Herbert, Lincoln and Matthew Skidmore. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Sedonia Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Sedonia Marie Cheramie Boudreaux, 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, June 24. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Walton P., Donald J. and Julius A. Boudreaux, Rose L. Duplantis and Lola B. Falgout, all of Houma; sister of Alex Cheramie of Chauvin, George Cheramie and Ismay Theriot, both of Galliano, Charles Cheramie of Sparks, Nev., Johnny and Albert Cheramie, Lenore Mosely and Irene Raymond, all of Cut Off. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Mitchell Boudreaux; parents, Rudolph Joseph and Augusta Marie Gaspard Cheramie; a brother, Leonard Cheramie; and three sisters, Leonise Cheramie, Rosa Doucet and Rosalie Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Holy Rosary Catholic Daughters Auxiliary and the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Edna Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our" Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie for Edna Tabor Bourgeois, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Vacherie, who died Saturday, June 24, at Riverlands Health Care Center in Lutcher. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gloria Chaix of Madisonville, Barbara Webre of Gramercy, Leroy Bourgeois of Choctaw, Antoine "Tony" Bourgeois of Vacherie, Francis "Be- Bop" Bourgeois of St. James and Eric Bourgeois of Charleston, S.C; sister of John, Philip and Wilfred Tabor, Marie Ordoyne and Emily Glaviana. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alciabiade Bourgeois; three brothers, Henry, Antoine and Jules Tabor; and two sisters, Julia Blank and Lillian Ferace. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Alexina Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Westside Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, for Alexina Marie "Tante Toot" Adam Hebert, 86, a native of Mathews and resident of Westwego, who died at 10:26 a.m. Sunday, June 25. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Sanctified Cemetery in Westwego. She was the mother of Merlyn H. Dugas, Betty H. Cheramie and Francis J. "Red" Hebert; sister of Maria Julia Adam Knight, Rosalie Bernadette Adam St. Pierre, and Clement "Kim," and Etienne "Red" Adam. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Adam Hebert; parents, Elias Alexandre and Claudia Marie Pierce Adam; two brothers, Claiborne Pierre and Edgar Eusebe Adam; and five sisters, Camillia Aglonia, Aline Valerie, Viola Marie, Agatha Aline and Marie Theresa Adam. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Clifton Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Clifton "Kie" J. Ordoyne, 84, a native of Choctaw community and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of Emily Ordoyne, Rita Richard, Audrey Porche and Mary Becnel; brother of Clemence Hebert and George "Pa Jack" Ordoyne. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eve Molaison Ordoyne; parents, Alex and Emilie Andras Ordoyne; a son, LeRoy Cortez; and two brothers, Cleveland and Willie Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Elodie Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Elodie .Sanchez Tabor, 85, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Joseph "Joe," Nolan "Bingo," Vincent and Joyce Tabor; Shirley Farace, Melodie Pitre, Vernice Benoit, Rose Mae Rinic, Virgie Glynn, Brenda Richard and Margie Vicknair; sister of Lucin Sanchez, Emily Ordogne, Lucille Thibodaux and Emma Ponvelle. She is also survived by 51 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Tabor; parents, Joseph and Lousia Pitre Sanchez; three sons, Marcel, Roland and Lloyd Tabor; three grandchildren, Randy and Jacob Tabor and Andrea Vicknair; five brothers, Mars, Antoine, LLyssae, Salvador and Tommy Sanchez; and three sisters, LLyssia Perez, Juluie and Ernestine Hebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Henry DeFelice Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Henry J. DeFelice Jr., 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, June 26. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Daniel DeFelice, Gail D. Adams, Joycelyn Segura and Sherry Robichaux; brother of Dave DeFelice Sr. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Cantrelle DeFelice; parents, Mathilde Galjour and Henri DeFelice; and a brother, Woodrow DeFelice. He was a member of the Sacred Heart League, Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus. He was a retired employee of Texaco Oil Company with 29 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Lucille Pontiff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Lucille Marie Pontiff, 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, June 26. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Allen J. Pontiff Sr. of Houma; mother of Allen "Flip" Pontiff Jr. and Evelyn Folse, both of Raceland, Michael J. Pontiff and Annette Deroche, both of Houma, and Odile Deroche of Chauvin; sister of Joseph and Abel Pontiff, Irene Abadie and Earline Trahan, all of Houma. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Helena Gautreaux Pontiff; a son, Joseph Pontiff; and two brothers, Edmund and Edward Pontiff. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary and a member of Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 3700. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Zenon Chauvin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Zenon Thomas Chauvin, 76, a native and resident of Mathews, who died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Mabel Allemand Chauvin; son of Ursula Breaux Chauvin; father of Becky Walker and Nancy Breaux; brother of Henry Wilton and Malcom Chauvin, Earline Arabie, Theresa Dufrene and Mary Louise Walker. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Chauvin; and a son, Michael Gerard Chauvin. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 3665, American Legion Post 349 and W.O.W. Raceland Lodge. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Hubert Crosby Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at l p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Church in Grand Isle for Hubert Charles "Chopper" Crosby Jr., 18, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:58 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. Visitation will be 5 p.m. today to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Church Hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Kate Bradberry and Hubert Crosby Sr.; brother of Jai, Shannon and Samuel Crosby; grandson of Dugere Bradberry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Adrienne Bradberry and Leopole and Evelia Cosby. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Fernand Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Church in Mathews for Fernand George Matherne, 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 27. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Ethel Arabie Matherne; father of Betty Matherne Gervais; brother of Enola Drott. He is also survived by one grandchild and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eugene Grabert Matherne; a sister, Olga Laughlin; and four brothers, Mark, Stanley, Roman and Arnold Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Lionel Batiste A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church for Lionel Joseph Batiste, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at Veterans' Administration Medical Center in New Orleans. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. Mosignor Emile Fossier and the Rev. Howard Byrd will officiate. He was the son of Thelma J. Lee; father of Jovita L. Chapital, Brenda Brooks and Anthony J. Batiste; brother of Gloria B. Daggs, Barbara B. Trahan, Linda B. Simmons, Joyce B. Brisco, Ora Lagarde and Ernest Jr., Charles and Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Edith Porter; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in- death by his father, Ernest Batiste Sr.; and a sister, Shirley Batiste. He was a retired carpenter and a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Eloise Knobloch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral for Eloise Cancienne Knobloch, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 28. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Betty K. Ordoyne, Phyllis K. Moore and Judy K. Gibbens Bazare; sister of Hazel Waguespack. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Knobloch; daughter of Cleophas and Mane Arceneaux Cancienne; a daughter, Patricia Knobloch; a grandson, Michael Ordoyne; six brothers, Phillip, Pierre, Paul, Thomas, Louis and John Cancienne; and seven sisters, Marie Jones, Emma and Laura Cancienne, Yvonne Weishaupt, Viola Key, Annie Blanchard and Jeanne Gianelloni. Landry's Funeral Home Inc: is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Roland Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville for Roland J. Blanchard, 63, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Brule-St. Vincent, who died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 29. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Daigle Blanchard; son of Lena F. Blanchard; father of Felix J. Blanchard; brother of Henry W. Blanchard Jr., Azema Daigle and Rosemary Richard. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry W. Blanchard Sr.; a son, Daniel P. Blanchard; and two brothers, Leroy and Mervin Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Ellawave Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Ellawave Saucier Foret, 65, a native and resident of St. Charles community, who died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, June 29. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Windom Foret; mother of Linda Lirette; sister of Cullen, Lovell and Iris Saucier and Judy Pitre. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aline Foret and Lucien Saucier; and a sister, Doris Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =========================== Carolyn Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Carolyn Templet Hebert, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, June 29. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Charles E. Hebert; daughter of Dorothy Templet; mother of Amanda Marie and Craig Charles Hebert; sister of Michael, Loretta M. and Gary Templet and Fred Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her father, Camille P. Templet. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =========================== Oscar Prejean A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Oscar J. "Bee" Prejean, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 29. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Lille Roussel Prejean. He is also survived by nieces Charmine Morel and Robin Harlem and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicin and Onesie Boudreaux Prejean; stepfather, J.Z. Toups; a brother, Herman Toups; and a sister, Mrs. Louis Bickmann. He was a member of the Raceland Lions Club, Bayou Industrial Group, St. Charles Usher Society and La. Travelers Association. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Tetia Harris Funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Tetia Breaux Harris, 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8 p.m. Friday, June 30. Visitation will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral services at the church. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Levi Jones. Dismissal is at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Horace Harris; sister of Margaret B. Belt, and Mildred, Lionel, Welman and Hansen Breaux. =========================== Lee Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lee "Red" Ledet, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, June 30. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the father of Eddie and Dudley Ledet, Mary Lee Vedros, Dorothy Colby and Sandra Stevens; brother of Adolph Ledet, Noelia Triche and Enola Allemand. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, three, step-grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilly Pitre and Levy Ledet; five brothers, Forrest, Gustave, Nolan, Donis and Clifton Ledet; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior and an honorary member of KC Council No. 3054. He was retired from Amoco Oil Co. with 42 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Lock-port is in charge of arrangements ==========================================================================