Obituaries of DECEMBER 1996, Daily Comet Newspaper, Lafourche Parish, La.

NOTE: The obituaries below may not be a complete listing for the date

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Adam Gregoire Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Mission 
in Montegut for Adam Patrick Gregoire Sr., 38, a native of Terrebonne Parish 
and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport and 8 
to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in Dugas Cemetery in Montegut.

He was the husband of Lynn Guidry Gregoire; son of Louis Gregoire; father of 
Adam Jr., Eric, Gail and Angelene Gregoire, brother of Charles and Genevieve 
Gregoire; stepbrother of Kirby Ollie, Ernest Courteaux and Patrick Gregoire; 
half-brother of Mary Domangue, Lois Randal, Laura Collins, Judy Guidry, Mary 
Gregoire and Rosella Hodge.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva G. Gregoire; and a stepbrother, 
Philip Courteaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Tracy Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Tracy C. Naquin, 53, a native of Lafourche 
Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996.

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

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the wife of Francis C. "Poochie" Naquin; mother of Craig A., Ron A. and 
Mary Beth F. Naquin; sister of Allen Junius and Clinton J. "C.J." Clement and 
Mrs. Roland (Mazel) Borne. She is also survived by three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Viola Percle Clement; and 
a sister, Faith Clement.

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

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Viola Arceneaux

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church ip Golden Meadow for Viola St. Pierre Arceneaux, 84, a 
native and resident of Larose, who died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Junius Arceneaux; mother of Sidney J. Duet and Anna Belle 
Duet Lemasters; sister of Edward St. Pierre, Annie St. Pierre Alario and Bella 
St. Pierre Roland. She is also survived by four grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Sidney A. Duet and Narcisse Danos; 
parents, Edward and Ernestine Theriot St. Pierre; two brothers, Nicholas and 
Nessie St. Pierre; and two sisters, Amay St. Pierre and Elva St. Pierre 
Bourgeois.

She was a Parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Eves Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. 
Philomena Church in Labadieville for Eves Naquin, 86, a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Friday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the brother of Lucille Adams and Marie Ledet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Pamela Lefort Naquin; two 
brothers, Joseph and Louis Naquin; and two sisters, Bernice and Rita Naquin.

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

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Nettie Sandras

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady 
of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Nettie LeBlanc Sandras, 87, a 
native of Valentine and resident of Larose, who died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, 
Dec. 3, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Marilyn S. Curole and Peggy S. Pellegrin. She is also 
survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Sandras; parents, Clophas and 
Rosalie Guidry LeBlanc; four brothers, Clophas Jr., Bennie, Etienne and Neilton 
LeBlanc; and five sisters, Nora L. Gaudet, Annie L. Badeaux, Ella L. Boudreaux, 
Vella L. Trosclair and Victoria L. Rondeau.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Enoch Robertson

A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue Presbyterian 
Church for Enoch Paul "Captain Nick" Robertson, 66, a native of New Orleans and 
resident of Gray, who died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996.

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

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Jane Guillot Robertson of Gray; father of Chad Robertson 
and Crystal R. Hebert, both of Marryville, Tenn., and Clark Robertson of Gray; 
brother of Farrel Robertson and Grace Thibodaux, both of Bayou Blue, Wanda 
Canafax of Houma, Duell Robertson of Thibodaux, and Molly Boudreaux of Gray. He 
is also survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustin Caliste and Corrine Marie Sear 
Robertson; and a brother, Norris Robertson, who died in World War II.

He was a member of Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of 
World War II. He was a retired offshore superintendent for McDermott Inc. and 
enjoyed fishing.

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

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Elverda Chaisson

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi 
Catholic Church for Elverda Boudreaux Chaisson, 67, a native of Allendale and 
resident of Bayou DuLarge, who died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996.

Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 
a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Charles, William Jr., Chester, Autry, Carlton, Timothy 
and Joseph Chaisson, Angela Young and Patricia Guidry, all of Houma, Sheila 
Theriot of Raceland, Marjorie Zeringue of Thibodaux, Wenona Lirette of Theriot 
and Anna Bradford of Bayou DuLarge; sister of Adam Jr. and Stanley Boudreaux, 
both of Houma, Bertha Glynn of Morgan City and Josephine Trahan of Bay St. 
Louis, Miss. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Joseph and Edith Geneive Knoblock 
Boudreaux; two brothers, Phillip and Herman Boudreaux; and two sisters, Ada 
Sanchez and Edith Danos.

She was a homemaker and a Parishioner of St. Eloi.

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Abby Cressonie Jr.

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Gheens Presbyterian 
Church in Gheens for Abby "T.J." Cressonie Jr., 62, a native and resident of 
Gheens, who died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996.

Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Gheens Presbyterian Church and 8 a.m. 
to Funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the father of Jason Cressonie of Larose, Sophie Hebert of Cut Off and 
Cecile McMillen of Gheens; brother of Huey Sr., Terry, Sterling, Nolan and Mary 
Cressonie. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abby Joseph and Hazel Falgout 
Cressonie; and his stepfather, Nedos Rivette.

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Matalie Bryan

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in 
Golden. Meadow for Matalie McClain Bryan, 80, a native of Brookeland, Texas, and 
resident of Galliano, who died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 1996.

Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery East in Webster, Texas.

She was the mother of Margaret Ruth Curole; sister of Clayton McClain. She is 
also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Bryan; parents, Faxton and 
Callie Barclay McClain; a brother, Floyd McClain; and four sisters, Ferrilee 
Weaver, Eunice Hayes, Lena Majors Clunn and Perry Feux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Bessie Hill

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Cannon Baptist Church in 
Plattenville for Bessie M. Hill, 64, a native and resident of Paincourtville, 
who died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 1996.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in 
Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in First Israel Baptist 
Cemetery in Bell Alliance.

The Rev. McCullen Williams will officiate.

She was the mother of Andrew Jr., Tallie Machus and Steven Hill, Odessa 
Singleton, Acquinnia Stewart and Stephanie Sargent.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Clydetrenestra Hill and Kantrelia 
Sargent.

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

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Florence Keyes

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Carmel Baptist 
Church for Florence E. Keyes, 82, a native and resident of Assumption Parish, 
who died Friday, Dec. 6, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Percy Sr., Alton, Henry, Alvin and Gregory Keyes Sr. and 
Barbara K. Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Keyes; parents, Wallace and 
Elevina Good Edwards; two sons, Sterling Sr. and Ulysses Keyes Sr.; a daughter, 
Mrs. Ollie K. Converse; and a brother, Ruben Taylor Sr.

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

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Garret Matassa

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Michael 
Catholic Church in Convent for Garret Matassa, 25, a native and resident of 
Convent, who died Friday, Dec. 6, 1996.

Interment was in the church mausoleum.

He was the son of Joseph and Georgette Nassar Matassa of Convent; grandson of 
Lucille Matassa of Donaldsonville, N. George Nassar of Convent; great-grandson 
of Lucie Giambrone of Donaldsonville.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip L. Matassa and Marjorie 
Theresa Nassar.

He was a recent graduate of Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of arts 
degree in sociology.

Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph Matis

A Funeral took place at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in 
Houma for Joseph A. Matis, 64, a native of Hahnville and resident of Houma, who 
died Dec. 6, 1996.

Burial was in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was the husband of Velma Marie Caillet Matis of Houma; father of Kyle Matis 
of Port Charlotte, Fla., Thane Matis of Thibodaux, Joey Matis of Lafayette, 
Susan Modrynski of Houma and Jody Eskine of Destrehan; brother of Carolyn Usey 
of Marrero. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph James and Verna Price Matis; and 
two grandsons, Joed and Cody Matis.

Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Dubois

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Edward "Curly" Dubois, 67, a native 
of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 
1996.

Burial was in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

He was the husband of Dorothy Gaspard Dubois; father of Morrison, Terry and 
Jerry Dubois, Jean Chouest, Charlene Romero and Laura Guidry; brother of 
Eugene, Louis, Gilbert, Angelin and Gladys Dubois, Irene and Lorriane 
Soudelier, Eula Ougel, Mary Molaison and Leola Adams. He is also survived by 16 
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne Dubois and Cecile Dubois 
Plaisance; a sister, Anna Pitre; and three brothers, Edmond, Etienne Jr. and 
Hebert Dubois Sr.

Samart Funeral Home Inc. of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.

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Dora Neucere

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Houma for Dora Marie Neucere, 45, a native of Golden Meadow 
and resident of Houma, who died at 8:19 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996.

Burial was in Rogers Cemtery.

She was the former wife of C.J. Billiot; stepdaughter of Erma C. Neucere; mother 
of Sheila Marie Billiot Jules of Houma and Kristie Lynn Billiot of Gibson; 
sister of Allen Neucere of Covington, Malone Neucere Jr. of California, Jacob 
Jennings of Bunkie, Jason Neucere of Galliano and Reine Mahan of Houma. She is 
also survived by one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Malone Joseph and Earlene Marie 
Guidry Neucere; grandparents, Cyriaque and Marie Vead Neucere and Earnestr Noel 
and Oxelia Griffin Guidry.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Edwin Chiasson dies after lengthy illness
By Frederic Reinecke
NYT Regional Newspaper

HOUMA La. - Edwin H. "Ed" Chiasson, 85, a former Lafourche Parish public 
official who founded a minor league baseball team in Thibodaux, died Saturday 
morning after a lengthy illness.

Chiasson, a lifelong resident of Thibodaux, served as a Lafourche School Board 
member, Parish Council member and Thibodaux police chief.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral in Thibodaux. Burial was in the church Cemetery.

Chiasson, known for his outspoken opinions and his characteristic wide-brimmed 
white hat, was described by friends and relatives as a self-made man.

He served on the School Board from 1986 to 1990. He served on the Parish 
Council from 1980 to 1984, when he was defeated by a one-vote margin. Chiasson 
served briefly as Thibodaux's police chief during the administration of Mayor 
Leonard ToupS. He was a long-time member of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire 
Department.

In 1946, Chiasson became the first president of the Thibodaux Baseball Club. He 
organized its team, the Thibodaux Giants. The team was a part of the Evangeline 
League, a Louisiana-based minor league. He served as league president for two 
years.

Chiasson left school in the third-grade to help support his mother by working 
as a golf caddie at Thibodaux's country club and selling newspapers. At age 12, 
he went to work doing odd jobs at Celotex Corp. At 17, he became an apprentice 
at Thibodaux Boiler Works. He became a full-fledged boilermaker and worked 
repairing the steam boilers that powered early oil rigs in South Louisiana's 
bays and marshes.

In 1934 he started his own business. Arc Welding and Machine Works, where he 
manufactured boilers until the start of World War II created shortages of 
steel. The company then focused on repairing sugarcane harvesting equipment.

In the 1950s, when south Louisiana's oil industry began to blossom, Chiasson 
made his mark by building the first successful swamp pullboat, a steel boat 
used to carry seismic drill rigs and instruments for the geophysical industry. 
The company became the largest supplier of the boats in the industry.

He retired in 1973 and soon after decided to try his hand at politics.

State Rep. Warren Triche, D-Chackbay, called Chiasson "My Old Padnah." back 
from their days together on the School Board, he said. Triche gave up the board 
seat to enter the Louisiana Legislature in 1987.

"He told me once that he had run in about 17 different races for political 
office," Triche said. "Many folks who ran for public office sought his 
political support and advice.... Regardless of what actual schooling he had in 
his earlier days, he was well-versed on the political scene. He touched a great 
many young lives in the baseball arena. That carried on naturally into the 
political area later on in life."

Former Lafourche Parish School Board President Roy Sobert of Thibodaux 
remembers Chiasson as an outspoken man who despite his lack of education had 
experience to compensate.

"He was outspoken," Sobert said. "He did a good job on the board."

Sobert remembers Chiasson's great skill and ingenuity in his welding craft. But 
most of all, Sobert remembers him as a dear friend.

"He was exactly that, a friend for years," Sobert said. "We fished together for 
maybe 25 years. We built a camp together. We were real, real, real close 
friends - a very nice guy. They didn't make them any better."

He was the husband of Mary Greco-Chiasson; father of Edwin H. Chiasson Jr., and 
Stella Chiasson Lasseigne, a member of the Thibodaux City Council; and brother 
of Edith Chiasson Gros. He is also survived by six grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Estella Durocher Chiasson; 
and brothers, Hubert Chiasson Sr. and Sydney Chiasson Jr.

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

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Lora Gaudet

A Funeral took place at 3 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma for Lora 
Gaudet, 52, a native of Theriot and resident of Dularge, who died Saturday, 
Dec. 7, 1996.

Burial was in St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot.

She was the wife of Curtis J. Gaudet; mother of Rose M. and Cheryl Lynn Gaudet; 
sister of Esimel and Delvin Dehart. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnfield and Rasaline Lovell Dehart; 
and three brothers, William. Merlin and Sterling Dehart.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Brett Batulis

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth 
Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Brett M. Batulis, 25, a native of 
Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the son of Bryan and Barbara Daigle Batulis; grandson of Mildred Savoie 
Daigle and CDR Walter and Rita McCue Batulis; brother of Beau and Kristin 
Batulis and Tiffany B. Olenberger.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dr. Julius Daigle.

Donations for masses are preferred.

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

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Julia Callais

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Julia LeBlanc Callais, 84, a native of 
Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:08 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996.

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

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Mrs. Tilman (Bea) Gros; sister of Mrs. Odon (Bella) 
Guidry, Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Guidry and Nora, Octavie and Aline LeBlanc. She is 
also survived by three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Callais; parents, Arthur and 
Josephine Gaureaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charlie and Dave 
LeBlanc; a sister, Lucia LeBlanc; and three grandchildren, Mike, Rany and James 
Gros.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Leroy Gray

A Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in 
Raceland for Leroy Gray, 45, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Sunday, 
Dec. 8, 1996.

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

Burial will be in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.

The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate.

He was the son of Ezekial Gray of Raceland; brother of Phelton, Quincy Lee, 
Emelda and Jacquelyn Gray, Aletha Monroe, Annette Hill and Louida McDowell, all 
of Raceland, Alvin Gray of New Orleans and Willa Bergeron of Houston. He is also 
survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Sylvester Gray; a brother, Wayne 
Gray; grandparents, Sedonia Custard, Sullivan Gray and Lawrence Sylvester.

He was a masonry laborer.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Morris Rodrigue

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapelfor Morris Luke Rodrigue, 95, a native of Chackbay and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:29 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to Funeral time Tuesday at the Funeral home.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay.

He was the husband of Inez Chiasson Percle Rodrigue; father of Nolan "Spike" 
Rodrigue and Mirley Lirette; stepfather of Harold and Stanley Percle, Pearl 
Ordoyne and Elsie Becnel; brother of Lovincie Rodrigue. He is also survived by 
six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clemence Martin Rodrigue; parents, 
John and Delvina Kraemer Rodrigue; a daughter, Mildred' Folse; three brothers, 
Noah, Ozema and Claude Rodrigue; and seven sisters, Argentine Brown, Angeile 
Dempster, Agnes Torres, Rose Legendre, Zoe Landry, Pauline Gibson and Claudia 
Rodrigue.

He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1114 and the St. Joseph Holy Name 
Society.

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

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Antoine Tabor

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Antoine Julien Tabor, 62, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996.

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

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the brother of Felix Tabor, Evella T. Benoit, Theresa T. Thibodaux, 
Hortense T. Usey and Virgelle T. Guillot.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Tabor and Marie Hebert; a 
brother, Richard Tabor; and a sister, Ethel Tabor.

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

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Joseph Cheramie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady 
of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joseph "Alex" Cheramie, 68, a 
native of Leeville and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, 
Dec. 9, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the friend of Ella Mae Rodrigue; father of Ernest and Dudley Cheramie, 
Lorraine Guidry, Irene Bourgeois and Nora Pitre; brother of Jasper, George and 
Jane Cheramie, Joyce Rodrigue and Filinise Drolla. He is also survived by 13 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Guidry Cheramie Evanola; parents, 
Elie B. and Lefort Cheramie; and two brothers, Ashton and Dudley Cheramie.

Samart Funeral Home Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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Corinne Guillot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Corinne Rosama Guillot, 73, a native and 
resident of Killona, who died at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 1996.

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

Interment will be in the church mausoleum in Taft.

She was the wife of Lloyd Guillot Sr.; mother of Lloyd Guillot Jr. of Luling, 
Bryan and Darryl Guillot, both of Killona, and Shirley Vicknair of Gramercy; 
sister of Jerry and Donald Muller, both of Luling, Mary Ockman of Killona and 
Geraldine Champagne of Hahnville. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Sr. and Rosama Sarrah Muller; 
a sister, Maria Champagne; and four brothers, Ernest, Edmond Jr., Richard Sr. 
and Rene Muller.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Norris LeCompte

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's 
Nativity Church in Raceland for Norris "Pappy" Moses LeCompte, 57, a native and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 1996.

Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Thursday at 
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Iva Lagarde LeCompte; father of Shannon LeCompte and 
Bonnie Alario; brother of Elton LeCompte, Noelie Zeringue and Ida Otillio. He is 
also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Annel Martin LeCompte; and 
three brothers, Amton and Wilmer LeCompte.

He was a parihioner of St. Mary's and a Korean War veteran. He was a member of 
the American Legion and the V.F.W. and was an employee of the Lafourche Parish 
School Board.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceand is in charge of arrangements.

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Leonard Link

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Leonard T. Link, 84, a native of 
Springfield, Ill., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:17 p.m. Monday. 
Dec. 9, 1996.

Interment was in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Emily Griffin Link.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Thoma Link; and 
numerous brothers and sisters.

He was a Parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Huey Robichaux

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of 
Poitiers Church in Mathews for Huey Pierce Pierre Robichaux, 61, a native and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 10 a.m. Monday. Dec. 9, 1996.

Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

He was the husband of Gayle Frank Robichaux; father of Daniel and David 
Robichaux; brother of Herman, Irvin and Milton Robichaux, Velma Mayet and Verna 
Madere. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Cerita Babin Robichaux.

Donations to St. Hilary of Poitiers are preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Virgin Coleman

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church 
in Thibodaux for Virgin T. Coleman, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1996. 

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Thibodaux and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Calvary Methodist 
Cemetery.

The Rev. Lloyd Wallace will officiate.

She was the mother of Warren R., Ralph, Valarie M. and Ava Lynn Coleman, all of 
Thibodaux; sister of Mable Poland. She is also survived by four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Coleman Sr.; parents, Evelina 
Joseph Thompson Robertson and William Thompson; two sisters, Alberta Washington 
and Odeal Thopson; and three brothers, Earl and Achille Thompson and Ernest 
Robertson.

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

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Percy Dejean Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrateda t 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Percy Dejean Sr., 71, a native of Lutcher 
and resident of Des Allemands, who died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Dorothy Parr Dejean; father of Greg, Bobby, Percy Jr., 
Richard and Mark Dejean and Lorraine D. Faucheux; brother of Melvin Dejean Sr., 
Gloria Haydel and Ethel Hayes. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Virginia Duhe Dejean; a 
sister, Shriley Knotts; and five brothes, Harry, Roy, Elwood, Dudley and George 
Dejean Jr.

He was a Parishioner of St. Gertrude.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Eunice Lapeyrouse

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. 
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Eunice Dill Lapeyrouse, 87, a native 
of Ramus and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the wife of Harris J. Lapeyrouse; mother of James L. and Ronald P. 
Lapeyrouse. She is also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild 
and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Alexander Dill of Houma and 
Lydia Mary Morvant of Thibodaux; six brothers, James, Norman, Clifford, Roger, 
Richard and Louis Dill; and eight sisters, Nettie LeBlanc, Florence Dung 
Kleman, Hazel Dye, Bernice Toups, Winnie Heath, Louise Ledet, Maude Toups and 
Laura Burns.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Terrebonne

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Marie Jean Terrebonne, 53, a native of 
Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 
1996.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the daughter of Bertha Guidry Terrebonne; sister of Ivy Sr. and Leroy 
Terrebonne.

She was preceded in death by her father, Justillien Terrebonne.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Clayton Guedry Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sr. Francis 
of Assisi Catholic church in Donaldsonville for Clayton F. Guedry Sr., 83, a 
native of Smoke Bend and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 1 a.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville 
and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Burial will be in Ascension Catholic Cemetery.

The Rev. Michael Galea will officiate.

He was the husband of Rose Mae Naquin Guedry of Donaldsonville; father of 
Clayton Guedry Jr. of Bourg and David Guedry of Donaldsonville; brother of 
Helen Denoux of Donaldsonville. He is also survived by four grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Helena Rome Guedry; a 
sister, Hazel Falcon; and two brothers, Raymond and Bertran Guedry.

He was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Usher's and Men's Club and 
Donaldsonville Knights of Columbus Council No. 1087.

Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Ellen Moore

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux for Ellen Arsene Moore, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.

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

She was the sister of Louis Arsene, Velma Every and Gladys Daniels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oberlin Moore; parents, George Sr. 
and Ellen Crawford Arsene; three brothers, George Jr., Joseph and Herman 
Arsene; and six sisters, Rose, Mary, Lillie Mae and Vivian Arsene, Albertha 
Coler, Stella Johnson and Zenobia Smith.

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

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Ellen Moore

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ellen 
Arsene Moore, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:05 p.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the sister of Louis Arsene, Velma Every and Gladys Daniels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oberlin Moore; parents, George Sr. 
and Ellen Crawford Arsene; three brothers, George Jr., Joseph and Herman 
Arsene; and six sisters, Rose Mary, Lillie Mae and Vivian Arsene, Albertha 
Coler, Stella Johnson and Zenobia Smith.

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

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Amiee Duet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Aimee Barrios Duet, 80, a native of Larose 
and resident, of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Paul Duet Sr.; mother of Paul "Sonny" Duet Jr. and Yvonne 
B. Bouzigard; sister of Lorena B. Cheramie. She is also survived by 11 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Emile and Josephine Daigle 
Barrios; a brother, Claymil Barrios; two sisters, Agnes Dupre and Marie 
Robichaux; and a grandson, Gary Bouzigard.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Edwin Harvey

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapelin Thibodaux for Edwin Joel Harvey, 82, a native of Morgan 
City and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Mildred Lejeune Harvey; father of Brenda H. Antill, 
Patricia H. Boutwell and Judy H. Orgeron; brother of Jimmy Harvey. He is also 
survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Wise Harvey; a 
brother, Tommy Harvey; and three sisters, Louise Terrebonne, Lillian Harvey and 
Helen Delaune.

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

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Irma Sicard

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria for Irma Corine Sicard, 85, a 
resident of Alexandria, who died Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at John 
Kramer and Son Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville.

She was the mother of Charlotte Sicard Cross of Natchitoches. She is also 
survived by two grandchildren.

She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a member of the Court of 
Notre Dame of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of the Altar 
Societies of Our Lady and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

John Kramer and Son, is in charge of arrangements.

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Daisy Johnson

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley United 
Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Daisy H. Johnson, a native and resident 
of Napoleonville, who died Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

The Rev. Albert Holland will officiate.

She was the mother of Mrs. Scott (Carolyn) Thomas of Baton Rouge and Raymond 
Valentine of St. Louis; sister of Hattie Lemiuex of Napoleonville, John Heim of 
New Orleans and Alex Heim of Marrero. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and five step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson; parents, Sarah and 
Henry Heim Sr.; and four brothers, Harold, William, Author and Henry Heim Jr.

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

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Clifton Dolese

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville for Clifton B. "Tut" Dolese, 89, a native and 
resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the brother of Alexander "Chock" Dolese, Hazel Dolese Naquin and Grace 
Dolese Uter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Lawes Dolese; parents, Alexander and 
Felicia Ayo Dolese; a brother, Dr. Robert H. Dolese; and three sisters, Daiey 
and Maggie Dolese and Tiche Waguespack.

He was past chairman of the Board of Assumption Bank and a retired attorney in 
Assumption Parish.

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

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Joseph Doyle

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral 
Home Chapel in Houma for Joseph John Doyle, 76, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and 
resident of Houma, who died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma.

He was the husband of Meryl Porche Doyle of Houma; father of Kathie Doyle Folse 
of Raceland and Maureen Doyle Keife of Houma. He is also survived by five 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Delia Finn Doyle; and a 
sister, Anne Doyle McCullough of Brooklyn.

He was a Parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a member of the Knights 
of Columbus of St. Francis. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and 
was a clerk with Texaco for 35 years. He was a volunteer at Terrebonne General 
Medical Center and a member of Southern Oaks Golf Club.

Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Nettie Ford

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of 
Padua Catholic Church in Luling for Nettie Breaux Ford, 81, a native and 
resident of Luling, who died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

She was the wife of Patrick T. Ford Sr.; mother of Warren and Patrick Ford Jr., 
Patricia Faucheux, Mona Eusea, Beryl Trepina and Diana Binet; sister of Marie 
Breaux Brown. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 21 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loveless and Julie Brown Breaux; and 
four grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Rusley Guidry

A religious service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at House of Prayer Church in 
Dulac for Rusley "Blackie" J. Guidry, 36, a native and resident of Houma, who 
died Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery No. 2.

He was the husband of Berlynn Naquin; son of Delina Dardar Guidry; father of 
Rusley Jr. and Jamie Guidrv and Jackie Naquin; brother of Joseph Jr., Terry, 
Gary and Loretta Lynn Guidry, Jo Ann Forsvthe and Mary Ann LaJaunie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Russell Guidry; and a brother, 
Jim Lee Guidry.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Velma Hebert

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Velma Poche Hebert, 97, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the mother of Dolores Carroll and Marjorie Chatagnier; sister of 
Raymond Poche and Vivian Pitre. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 26 
great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Moise Hebert; parents, Nicholas and 
Alice Bourgeois Poche; a brother, Ned Poche; a sister, Edna Zeringue; a 
grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

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

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Steven Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial was scheduled to be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Steven Joseph Naquin, 62, a 
native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 p.m. 
Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Lois Sanchez Naquin; father of Ricky, Darlene and Keith 
Naquin; brother of Clarence, James, Leonard and Thomas Naquin and Mary Ann 
Rivere. He is also survived by one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Alberta Falcon Naquin; a 
son, Glenn Naquin; and a brother, Russell Naquin.

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

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Peter Politz Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's 
Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Peter M. Politz Sr., 76, a native and 
resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Anna Gauthe Politz; father of Peter Jr., Diana, Charolotte 
and Robert Politz and Cheryl Goodwyne; brother of Sam, John and Charlotte 
Politz, Rosalie Ballard and Sally Duke. He is also survived by seven 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Consonery Politz; a 
brother, Joseph Politz and a sister, Kate Carr.

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

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Anaise Thibodaux

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Assumption 
Catholic Church for Anaise Marie Thibodaux, 93, a native and resident of 
Plattenville, who died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in Assumption Cemetery.

She was the sister of Rosa Thibodeaux and Jeanne Girior, both of Plattenville, 
and Celine Simoneaux of Baton Rouge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Racheal Templet Thibodeaux; 
and three brothers, Luke, Frank and Andre Thibodeaux.

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

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Alvin Toups

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Alvin Thomas Toups, 61, a native and resident of 
Lockport, who died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1996.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Irma Thibodeaux Toups; son of Emily Bourgeois Toups 
Ardoin; father of Mrs. Justin (Lynn) Verret, Mrs. Anthony (Jeri) Prosper and 
Mrs. Bobby (Carla) Cantrelle; brother of Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearney, Dale, 
Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy "Joe," Sandy "Pap," Lane and Wanda Toups, Dolores 
Foreman, Lois Walker, Shillie Sampey, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Cathy 
Lasseigne. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one stepgrandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Tony Toups; and a grandchild.

He was a Parishioner of Holy Savior.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements.

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Wade Oubre

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina for Wade A. Oubre, 49, a native of Vacherie 
and resident of Gramercy, who died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996, at his residence.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Alexander 
Funeral Home, 2208 Jeffeson Hwy., Lutcher.

Interment will be in the church mausoleum.

He was the father of Bradley and Nadine Oubre, both of Gramercy; son of Therese 
Gravois Oubre of Vacherie; brother of Catherine Hymel, Lowell and Eddie Oubre 
Jr. and Annette Stein, all of Vacherie, Ellen Mula of Morgan City and Timothy 
Oubre of Marrero. He is also survived by two gandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Oubre Sr.

Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles Moore Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Charles "Bill" Willard Moore Jr., 86, 
a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, 
Dec. 15, 1996.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to Funeral time Tuesdav at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Noemie Richard Moore; father of Carolyn M. Hebert, Adele 
M. Belanger and Julie M. Knight. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Sr. and Daisy Richard Snell 
Moore; and two half-brothers, Rudolph and John Snell.

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

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Eric Thomas

A Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland 
for Eric Thomas, 41, a native of Raceland and resident of Delano, Calif., who 
died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996.

Burial will be in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate.

He was the father of Monique Thomas of Delano, Calif.; brother of the Rev. 
Clyde, the Rev. Graylin, Harold, Gary, Victor and Anthony Thomas, Delores Thomas 
Robertson, Gloria Thomas Gray and Vanessa Thomas Rose, all of Raceland, Timothy 
Joseph of Arizona and Diana Thomas Davis of Baton Rouge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pearl Lawson Thomas; and 
a sister, Lola Mae Thomas Allen.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Gloria Thomas

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Gloria Thomas, 34, a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:15 a.m. Dec. 15, 1996, in Oakland, 
Calif.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

The Rev. David Gilton will officiate.

She was the wife of Michael Thomas; daughter of Ester Smith and Roosevelt Nora; 
stepdaughter of Lillie Mae Nora; mother of Edward, Willie, Karen, Tonia and 
Debra Nora, all of Thibodaux; sister of Johnelle, Kendra, Apollonia and 
Roosevelt Nora Jr. and Rodrick, Gaynell and Cynthia Walker, all of 
Napoleonville, Sara Ann Nora and Helen Williams, both of Thibodaux; stepsister 
of Michael Starks of Napoleonville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jennie V. Smith and Eva Nora and 
Edmund Honora.

She was a homemaker and a member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Flerita Blanchard

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Flerita Marie Terrebonne Blanchard, 90, a native 
and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Walton "Toto," Royce, Douglas "Tato," Claude and Roger 
"Bobbe" Blanchard, Joyce Terrebonne, Peggy Honeyfield and Grace Cheramie; 
sister of Lorena Martinez. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great-
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Blanchard; parents, Pierre and 
Lolita Bruce Terrebonne; two sons, Harry and Allen Blanchard; three brothers, 
Bruce, Nestor and Taft Terrebonne; and five sisters, Florida and Liliska 
Blanchard, Eleanor Prejean, Laura Terrebonne and Ella Chabert.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Ladies Altar Society.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Galliano

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Marie Pertuit Sevier Galliano, 
85, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10;03 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 
1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to Funeral time Wednesday at 
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Carl J. Sevier; sister of Whitley Pertuit and Maude P. 
Schouest. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Sevier; second husband, 
Anthony Galliano; parents, Ellis and Cloran Martin Pertuit; four brothers, 
Benson, Johnny, Sam and William "Bill" Pertuit; and six sisters, May P. Foret, 
Edna P. Grabert, Cornelia P. Foret, Agnes P. Bourgeois, Esther P. Roddy and 
Gertrude P. Moody.

She was a Parishioner of St. Mary's and a member of Catholic Daughters of 
America, Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post 3665 and Ladies Auxiliary American Legion 
Post 349.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Gerald Guidroz

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home Chapel for Gerald Emile Guidroz, 70, a native of Raceland and 
resident of Houma, who died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Friday at 
the Funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma.

He was the husband of Shirley Pye Romano Guidroz; father of Chris Guidroz of 
New Orleans, Mike Guidroz of Thibodaux, Jerry, Steve, Mark and Paul Guidroz and 
Mrs. Carl J. (Mary Beth) Gast, all of Houma, and Tom Guidroz of Mandeville; 
brother of Mrs. John (Hilda) Edwards of Opelousas. He is also survived by 13 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Favret Guidroz; parents, 
Richard Sr. and Hilda Chauvin Guidroz; a grandchild, Ellie R. Guidroz; and two 
brothers, Richard S. Jr. and Lloyd Guidroz.

He was a Parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War II. He was a retired guidance counselor with the Terrebonne Parish 
School Board.

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Richard Sawyer

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Richard "Noble" Sawyer, 63, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996, at Chabert 
Medical Center.

Recitation of the rosary will be 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the son of Mary K. Sawyer; father of Geraldine and Patrice James; brother 
of Charles J. Rainey. He is also survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Sawyer; grandparents, Laura and 
Richard Rainey; and two grandchildren, Shawn and Shane James.

He was a retired employee of the City of Thibodaux.

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

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Erik Van Anglen

A Funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 27 at Gheens Presbyterian Church for Erik 
S. Van Anglen, 74, a native of Quakertown, Pa., and resident of Gheens, who 
died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17, 1996.

He was the husband of Molly Morrison Van Anglen; father of Albert and Erik Van 
Anglen Jr., Aimee Tarsa and Heidi Frayer; brother of Robert and Walter Van 
Anglen. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and Ethel Van Anglen.

Donations to the Ronald McDonald House, 4403 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 
are preferred.

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Frances Dupont

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Frances Breaux Dupont, 75, a native of Carencro 
and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996, at Baton Rouge 
Medical Center.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Suzanne Dupont House of Frankston, Texas, Dr. Joseph 
Benton Dupont Jr. of Baton Rouge, Col. Martin Edward Dupont Sr. of Arlington, 
Va., and James Douglas Dupont Sr. of Westfield, N.J. She is also survived by 11 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Benton "J.B" Dupont Sr.; and 
her parents, Martin F. and Laura Dugas Breaux.

She was a long-time resident of Thibodaux.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements.

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Leah Trosclair

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Leah Melancon Troslcair, 84, a native and 
resident of Larose, who died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Russell and Rudy "Al" Trosclair, Rebecca Musso, Mrs. 
Larry (Connie) Sevenker and Mrs. Kirby (Sandra Lee) Sampey; sister of Stanley 
Melancon, Regina Hutchinson, Thelma Bouffanie, Velma Volpi and Shirley Chouest. 
She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and 17 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Loles Trosclair; parents, Clovis and 
Velada Roger Melancon; three brothers, Alton, Joseph and Abel Melancon; three 
sisters, Odia Sampey, Annie Dufrene and Etta Melancon; a grandchild; and a 
great-grandchild.

She was a Parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary and a member of Knights of 
Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council No. 8898.

Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Ruthie Davis

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home 
Chapel in Houma for Ruthie McDonald Davis, 65, a native of Mitchell and 
resident of Houma, who died at noon Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996.

Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at the 
Funeral home.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

She was the wife of Fred Davis of Houma; daugher of Annie Mullanix McDonald of 
Houma; mother of Gwen Davis Stinson of Houma and Dianne Davis Giddens of Cedar 
Hill, Texas; sister of Glen McDonald of LaPlace, Wilburn McDonald Jr. of 
Berwick and James R. McDonald of Houma. She is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Dampier McDonald Sr.; two 
brothers, James Floyd and Elmer Lloyd McDonald.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Thibodaux and a member of 
Y.M.C.A. XYZ Club. She was a retired registered nurse with Terrebonne General 
Medical Center.

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Agnes St. Pierre

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Galliano for Agnes Galliano St. Pierre, 82, a native and 
resident of Galliano, who died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the companion of Clarence Matherne; mother of Joyce Anselmi; sister of 
Nelson and Leonise Galliano and Lorida Danos. She is also survived by five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Will St. Pierre; parents, Lane and 
Mathilda Cheramie Galliano; a daughter, Brenda St. Pierre Griffin; a brother, 
Leon Galliano; three sisters, Alzire Bernard, Lena Danos and Zulma Galliano.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Vern Weller

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux for Vern O. Weller, 84, a native of Denitt, Iowa, and resident of 
Vacherie, who died Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996.

Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Funeral home.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

He was the brother of Dr. R.F and William Weller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Lena Lampe Weller; a 
brother, Ernie Weller; and three sisters, Florence Weller, Lillian Weller Perry 
and Irene Weller Witt.

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

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Dionne Bailey

A wake is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Life Center Ministries, 1101 Franklin, 
Ave., Gretna, for Dionne Monique Bailey, 5, a resident of Gretna, who died 
Friday, Dec. 20, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Westside-Southall Funeral Home in 
Vacherie, and burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Kimberly Bailey; sister of Tylas and Asia Bailey; 
granddaughter of Alice Spiller and Roy London; great-granddaughter of Cecila 
Bailey and Mary Pilot.

Westside-Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Juanita Bedwell

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church 
for Juanita J. Bedwell, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 
12:30 a.m. today, Dec. 20, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 
Funeral time Saturday at the church.

She was the mother of Johnny, Jack and Barry Bedwell; sister of Lundy Clinton 
and Paulene Smith. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bedwell; parents, Jasper and 
Emma Killion Clinton; and a stepson, Carl F. Bedwell.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Estelle Darcey

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Estelle Boudreaux Darcey, 83, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 1996.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the mother of Ray C. Darcey; sister of Harry and Sam Boudreaux. She is 
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvy J. Darcey; parents, Ignance and 
Anna Benoit Boudreaux; a brother, Russell Boudreaux; and two sisters, Viola 
Bradford and Dorothy Aupied.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Douglas Skidmore

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic 
Church in Bertrandville for Douglas A. Skidmore, 57, a native and resident of 
Bertrandville, who died at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 1996, at Chabert Medical 
Center in Houma.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

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

The Rev. Joseph Rodney will officiate.

He was the husband of Barbara Skidmore of Bertrandville; father of Carmella 
Johnson of New Orleans; stepfather of Darvin Williams of Donaldsonville; brother 
of Harriet and Curt Skidmore, both of Napoleonville, Jacqueline Washington and 
Berthard and Calvin Skidmore, all of New Orleans, and Vera Rome of 
Donaldsonville. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rita Skidmore; and a 
sister, Barbara Dupaty.

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

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Justilia Terrebonne

A Mass of Christian burial is pending for Justilia Terrebonne, 92, a native of 
Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:58 a.m. today, Dec. 20, 
1996.

Call Samart Funeral Home at 632-3262 for information.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude Lafont and Amedio 
Terrebonne; four brothers, Ulysses, Joseph, Celestin and Justilien Terrebonne; 
and two sisters, Celestine Terrebonne Cheramie and Cecelia Terrebonne.

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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Lawrence Barrios

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Lawrence Ray Barrios, 81, a native of Larose and 
resident of Lockport, who died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Ada Chiasson Barrios; father of Donald and Ronald 
Barrios, Mary Falgout and Katie Babin; brother of Clarence Barrios and Laura 
Fremin. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Urbin and Odile Richoux Barrios; a 
son, Ray Barrios; two brothers, Ivy and Layman Barrios; and five sisters, Annie 
Bruce, Edna Griffin, Daisy Theriot, Alexina Cantrelle and Nora Punch.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements.

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Luke Credeur

A Funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in 
Thibodaux for Luke John Credeur, l day old a native and resident of Thibodaux, 
who died Saturday. Dec. 21, 1996.

He was the son of Lori Pregean and Chad Credeur; grandson of Wilfred Jr. and 
Linda Credeur and Roy and Elaine Pregean; brother of Blake and Drake Credeur; 
half-brother of Chad Jr and Devin Credeur and Lynette and Kayla Benoit.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Olden Dupre

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Grace Lutheran Church in 
Houma for Olden Jean Dupre, 71, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and resident of 
Houma, who died at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996.

Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

He was the husband of Gladys Wiemer Dupre; son of Mrs. Paul (Anita) Dupre; 
father of Charles Olden Dupre, Mrs. Leslie (Nileen) Nemeth of Michigan, Mrs. 
Michael (Charlene) Shroyer of Houma and Mrs. Craig (Bonita) Rinker; brother of 
Lawrence Paul Dupre, Mrs. Randolph (Hazel) Lirette, Mrs. Willis (Eulice) 
Boudreaux, Mrs. Buvins (Irene) LeCompte, Mrs. Louby (Emmadel) Dupre, Mrs. Irvin 
(Earline) Naquin, Mrs. Julius (Albertha) Pellegrin, Mrs. Abel (Dorothy) 
LeBoeuf, Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Pinel and Mrs. David (Mildred) Falgout. He is also 
survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph and Lelia Savoie Dupre 
(natural mother); a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Thelma) Pitre; and a grandchild.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army and 
U.S. Air Force.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Nathaniel Williams

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Wesley United Methodist 
Church, 2517 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, for the Rev. Nathaniel Williams, 85, a 
native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Saturday, Dec. 21, 
1996, at St. Charles General Hospital in New Orleans.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Wesley United 
Methodist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville.

The Rev. Samuel Butler will officiate.

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

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Marie Bouterie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Marie Lagarde Bouterie, 82, a native and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
and 9 a.m. to Funeral time Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Phillip Jr. and Edwin Bouterie and Mrs. Julius (Phyllis) 
Barrios. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip E. Bouterie Sr.; parents, 
Justin and Leontine Toups Lagarde; a brother, Edwin Lagarde; and six sisters, 
Pearl L. Haverly, Ruby L. Faucheaux, Mae L. LeBlanc, Amelie and Leo Lagarde and 
Bernice L. Clause.

Donations to the ED. White Memorial Fund are preferred.

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

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Albruge Danos

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Galliano for Albruge Andrew Danos, 80, a native of Cut Off 
and resident of Galliano, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the husband of Angelina Galliano Danos; father of Allen Danos, Ruby 
Armentor, Rebecca Toups, Susan Reed and Carolyn Eymard; brother of Louise 
Rebstock. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ellen Callahan Danos.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Augusta Plaisance

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Augusta Liza Plaisance, 93, a native of 
Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996.

Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the mother of Herman, Ernest and Landon Plaisance, Irene Griffin, Irma 
Hartman, Ramona Williams and Rita Guidry. She is also survived by 51 
grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren and 46 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eves Plaisance Sr.; parents, Augustin 
and Mary Ledet; four sons, Norman, Eves Jr., Augustin and Paul Plaisance; a 
daughter, Alzina Gisclair; a sister, Rachel Orgeron; and eight brothers, 
Emelien, Emile, William, Daniel, Jessie, Robert, Tony and Essay Ledet.

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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Rose Tauzin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. 
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rose LeBouef Tauzin, 70, a native of 
Mathews and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996.

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

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of Dudley J., Leroy, Gary P. and Daniel J. Tauzin and Lena T. 
Faucheaux; sister of Rose Cressione, Melodia Guillot and Ruby Boudreaux. She is 
also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oville Tauzin; parents, Basil LeBouef 
and Olaive LeBlanc; a brother, Nicholas LeBouef; and four sisters, Celima 
Daigle, Edwina Guillot, Margaret Cressione and Rita LeBouef.

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

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Peter Thomas

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist 
Church in Labadieville for Peter Thomas, 79, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996, in Napoloenville.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

The Rev. Louis Clark will officiate.

He was the husband of Calbertha C. Thomas of Napoleonville; father of Edna T. 
Thomas, Ruby T. Meads and Lillie T. Tunson, all of Labadieville. Marion T. 
Joseph of Houma, Beverly T. Bates and Warren Thomas, both of New Orleans, 
Bernadine Thomas of Columbus, Ohio, Angela Cunin of Miami, Eric and Yernell 
Thomas, both of Houston, and Lionel Thomas of Gonzales; brother of Tom Thomas 
of Columbus, Ohio, and James Thomas of Las Vegas. He is also survived by 29 
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Oliver Thomas; a daughter, 
Debra Thomas; and three brothers, Albert, John and George Thomas.

He was a retired laborer with Supreme Sugar Reginery.

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

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Jeanne Fields

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Jeanne Hidalgo Fields, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died today, Dec. 23, 1996.

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 Betty Fields Boudreaux. She is also survived by one 
grandchild and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fields; parents, Frank and 
Philomena Gauthreaux Hidalgo; a sister, Nela Guillot; and four brothers, 
Klebert, Omer, Gustave and John Hidalgo.

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

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Estella Callais

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Estella Terrebonne Callais, 78, a native of 
Chenier Caminada and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, 
Dec. 24, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Weber Louis Callais; mother ol Emma Lois Callais, Carolyn 
Callais and Mary Margret Guidry; sister of Dave and Lorida Terrebonne. She is 
also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolphe and Felecia Chabert 
Terrebonne; three brothers, Lorris, Louis and Eunice Terrebonne; and two 
sisters, Odette Pierce and Melode Terrebonne.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Robert LeBlanc

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Rosary Church in Larose for Robert Antoine LeBlanc, 54, a native and resident 
of Larose, who died Tuesday. Dec. 24, 1996.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Carry Dene Plaisance LeBlanc; brother of Janet, Richard, 
Roland and Benny LeBlanc, Douglas Louis and Earl Guidry, Melva Folse, Mary Ann 
Allemand, Mildred Lester, Mable Tabor and Dianna Moorman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Leah Rogers LeBlanc; and 
three brothers, Raymond and Roy LeBlanc and Albert Guidry.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Warren Plaisance

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Friday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Warren Joseph Plaisance, 73, a native of 
Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 24, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a. m. to Funeral time Friday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the husband of Ida Daigle Plaisance; father of Harvey, Kenneth and Evans 
Plaisance and Pomella P. Cantrelle; brother of Randolph, Cleveland, Cedric, Nessie, 
Godfrey and Conrad Plaisance, Adriel Price, Effie Romero and Lorraine Nation. 
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phialocles Plaisance and Josephine 
Foret Plaisance, and a brother Whitney Plaisance.

He was a member of American Legion Post 83 of Lockport.

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Augustine Bradberry

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday at St. Joseph 
Church in Galliano for Augustine Gisclair Bradberry, 81, a native and resident 
of Galliano w died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996.

Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the mother of Cunningham "Mouse", Gene and Marjorie Bradberry; sister 
of Nat and Gaston Gisclair, Agnes Robertson, Mrs. Louis (Augusta) Guidry and 
Selazie Triche. She is also survived by one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Bradberry; parents, 
Dominick and Camilla Toups Gisclair; three brothers, Freddie, Dominick Jr. and 
Charlie Gisclair; and Mrs. Valmont (Norida) St. Pierre, Mrs. Gustave (Edna) 
Guidry and Mrs. Manuel (Noreime) Pitre.

She was a Parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Alvin Barrilleaux

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Alvin J. "Van" Barrilleaux, 88, a native of 
Schriever and resident of Pearl River, who died Wednesday. Dec. 25, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and noon to 
Funeral time Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

He was the father of Louis, Alvin M., Robert and Kent Barrilleaux, Garnet 
Arceneaux and Ann Buras; brother of Medric Barrilleaux, Rosalie Borne, Doris 
Richard, Edna Barrilleaux, Lydia Adams and Ludia Arcement. He is also survived 
by 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Ledet Barrilleaux; parents, Ernest 
and Elvina Landry Barrilleaux; a son, Lester Barrilleaux; a brother, Murphy 
Barrilleaux; and a sister, Oueda Vicknair.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Rose Dumas

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of 
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Rose Laurent Dumas, 99, a native and 
resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:lo p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Louis and Edwin Dumas, Marie G. Walker, Bernice Barrell, 
LeBoria Riley, Nellie Rome and Claretta Steib; sister of Simeon Laurent, Selina 
Ferguson and Marie Maggie Dumas. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, a 
host of great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oben Dumas; parents, Davis and Aurilan 
Laurent.

Members of St. Peter Claver and St. Francis de Sales are invited to attend the 
service.

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

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Hester Sneeze

A Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland 
for Hester Selena Sneeze, 71, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, who 
died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at the Funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate.

She was the daughter of Thomas Sneeze of Houma; mother of Doral Jones, Stella 
Anderson, Penny Lewis and Louis and Earl Calloway, all of New Orleans; 
stepmother of Eloise, Percy and Wilbert Calloway, all of Raceland. She is also 
survived by 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Sneeze; a stepson, Freddie 
Calloway; and a granddaughter, Brittany Stewart.

She was a homemaker.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements

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Azerius Valentine Sr.

A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Peter Baptist Church in 
Edgard for Azerius "Mink" Valentine Sr.

A wake is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at the church.

He was the son of Robert Sr. and Permiller Valentine; husband of Alberta 
Herbert Valentine; father of Azerius Valentine Jr. of New Orleans, Shirley 
Coleman, Dorthy Milton and Shelton, Jaunita, Jacob and George Valentine; 
brother of Robert Valentine Jr. of New Orleans. He is also survived by a host 
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Augurfur "Pap" Valentine; a brother, John 
Valentine; and two sisters, Arazone Valentine and Cora Bethencourt.

Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements.

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Eugene Degruise Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary 
of Poitiers Church in Mathews for Eugene Degruise Jr., 64, a native and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996.

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

Recitation of the rosary will be 7 p.m. today, and burial will be in Matherne 
Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

He was the husband of Modres Mae Quatrevignt Degruise; father of Blaine and 
Brian Degruise and Charmaine Caccioppi; brother of Ferrell Degruise and Carmel 
Knight. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Judith Zeringue Degruise; a 
brother, Alden Degruise; and a sister, Rosemary Bourgeois.

He was a Parishioner of St. Hilary and a veteran of the Korean War. He was past 
commander of American Legion Post 349 of Raceland and retired from Louisiana 
State Troop C with 22 years of service.

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Carey Flowers Jr.

A memorial service is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral 
Home in Thibodaux for Carey Walter Flowers Jr., 74, a native of Jena and 
resident of Springdale, Ark., who died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Olive McMichael Flowers; father of William J. Flowers of 
Orlando, Walter M. Flowers of Thibodaux and Vicki E. Flowers of Fayetteville, 
Ark. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carey Walter Sr. and Alletta Thompson 
Flowers.

He was a retired university professor and a member of the Louisiana State 
University Phi Delta Kappa. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was 
of the Episcopal faith.

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Morris Green Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall 
Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Morris Peter Green Sr., 90, a native of 
Slidell and resident of Klotzville, who died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery.

The Rev. Joseph Rodney will officiate.

He was the husband of Mable Larkins Green of Klotzville; father of Charles Green 
of Baton Rouge. Morris Green Jr. of New York, Darryl, Allen and David Green, all 
of New Orleans, LaVerne G. Frazier of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Tina Huntington 
of Atlanta; brother of Mathilda Jackson of New Orleans. He is also survived by 
nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cassie and Peter Green; a son, Gaval 
Green; and his adoptive mother, Corrine Pruitt.

He was a retired laborer of Morrison's Cafeteria with 44 years of service.

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

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Melodia Guillot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapelfor Melodia LeBouef Guillot, 77, a native of Donaldsonville 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Saturday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the devoted companion of Joseph "Buck" Tabor; sister of Ruby Boudreaux 
and Rose Cressionie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene Guillot; parents, Octavie 
LeBlanc and Basile LeBouef; a son; a brother, Nicholas LeBouef; and five 
sisters, Rita LeBouef, Maggie Cressionie, Celima Daigle, Edwina Guillot and 
Margaret Cressionie.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Himel

A Mass of Christian burial will be celbrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville for Marie Gros Himel, 92, a native and resident 
of Labadieville, who died at 12:15 a.m. today Dec. 26, 1996.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to Funeral time Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Shirly and Adam "A.J.'" Himel Jr.; sister of Cyrus Gros. 
She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Adam J. Himel Sr.; parents, Augustine 
Sr. and Marie Boudreaux Gros; a daughter, Dorothy Himel; two brothers, 
Augustine Jr. and Jean Gros; and seven sisters, Bertha Gauthreaux. Laura 
Doiron, Edna Clement. Cecila Callahan, Cecile Boney, Anita Glynn and Hazel 
Himel.

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

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Gaylord Lewis

A Funeral took place at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Vacherie for 
Gaylord Lewis, 37, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 5:15 p.m. 
Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996, in Vacherie.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

He was the son of Dorothy P. Lewis; brother of Barbara Thomas and Diane Thomas, 
Rosa Lee and Cora, Evelyn, Frank, Thomas and Eddie Lewis, all of Vacherie, 
Odelia and Elouise Lewis, both of Marrero, Clarence Lewis Jr. and Romalis and 
Adam Gordon, all of LaPlace; father of Gavus Joseph, Naquandra, Shandrika, 
Darious, Ahamad and Triaynell Bright and Joshua Valentine.

He was proceded in death by his father, Clarence Lewis Sr.; and a brother, 
Isadore Lewis.

Southhall Westside Funeral Home in Vacherie was in charge of the arrangements.

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Sonia Gravois

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the 
Redeemer Church in Thibodaux for Sonia Inness Gravois, 40, a native of Vacherie 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was the wife of Denis J. Gravois; daughter of Conrade Inness and Delia 
Steib Inness; mother of Denis "Mark", Lindsay and Brittany Gravois; sister of 
Conrade David Inness and Mrs. Al (Cindy) Waguespack.

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

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Marion Steib Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Marion Jean Steib Sr., 66, a native and 
resident of Vacherie, who died at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996.

Interment was in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Joyce Schexnayder Steib of Vacherie; father of William, 
Lucien and Stephen Steib, all of Chackbay, Damian and Marion Steib Jr., both of 
Thibodaux, Geralyn S. Millet and Nettie S. Amedee, both of Vacherie; and Simone 
S. Hamilton of Baton Rouge; brother of Lucien "Jimmy" Steib of Luling, Paul and 
Charles Steib, Annie Gravois, Elaine Rodrigue and Belle Reulet, all of 
Vacherie. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Angelle Gravois Steib.

He was a self-employed building contractor and a member of the board of 
directors of St. James Bank.

Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.

Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements.

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Ethel Taylor

A Funeral took place at noon Monday at First Baptist Church in Luling for Ethel 
Williams Taylor, 87, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Paradis, 
who died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996.

Burial was in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands.

She was the mother of Margaret Duet; sister of Iva Williams of Natchez, Miss., 
and Troy Williams of Lake Providence. She is also survived by two 
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy W. Taylor; parents, Rufus and 
Adeline Boytd Williams; and two brothers, Tom and Pink Williams.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Joyce Triggs

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist 
Church on Johnson Ridge for Joyce Marie Triggs, 35, a native of New Orleans and 
resident of Schriever, who died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 1 p.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Blue Lillie Cemetery on 
Johnson Ridge.

The Rev. Eugene Brown will officiate.

She was the daughter of Thelma White Triggs of Schriever; mother of Jessie B., 
Albert, Terrence "Cory", Dionne and Syvanna Triggs, all of Schriever; devoted 
friend of Darryl Williams of Schriever; sister of Eugene Sr. and Kenneth Albert 
Triggs, both of Schriever, Herman Triggs Jr. of Marrero, Herbert Triggs of 
Baton Rouge, Joseph Triggs of California and Annette Triggs of Thibodaux; 
granddaughter of Blanche White of Gretna. She is also survived by one 
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herman "Herbert" Triggs; a brother, 
Ronald Triggs; grandparents, Hezekiah Sr. and Gustavia Allen Triggs and Andrew 
and Lillian White.

Kennedy Funeral Home Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements

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Alice Dantin

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Alice Savoie Dantin, 84, a 
native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:22 a.m. Saturday, 
Dec. 28, 1996.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the mother of Jerry Dantin; sister of Sylvia Billiot.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcelie Dantin; and parents, Clay and 
Louise Verdin Savoie.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Vergie Granier

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the 
Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Vergie Hotard Granier, 78, a native and 
resident of Kraemer, who died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Morris Granier Sr.; mother of Rudy, Toby and Nathan Granier, 
Dottie G. Cortez, Wanda G. Cortez and Sandra G. Himmel; sister of Mary Ann H. 
Zeringue. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adlar Joseph Hotard and Alice Ann 
Nicholas Hotard; a son, Morris Granier Jr.; five brothers, Melecent, Didier, 
Ernest, Willie and Harris Hotard; and two sisters, Bernice and Pearl Hotard.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Frances LeBlanc

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Rosary Church in Larose for Frances "Fran-Taunt-Tis" R. LeBlanc, 92, a native and 
resident of Larose, who died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery:

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Paul LeBlanc; parents, Peidro 
and Catherine Vinet Richardel; two brothers, Antoine and Peter Richardel; and 
four sisters, Rose Plaisance, Marie Plaisance, Anna Rousso and Carmelite 
Guilbeau.

She was a Parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Stanley Eusea

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home of 
Raceland for Stanley Charles Eusea, 66, a native of Luling and resident of 
Boutte, who died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft.

He was the brother of Daniel Eusea and Mable Vicknair.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oran and Octavie Loupe Eusea; six 
brothers, Leonie, Murray, Leonard, Sidney, Sterling and Joseph Eusea; and a 
sister, Euranee Reese.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Clothilde Glorioso

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Clothilde "Coon" Borne Glorioso, 85, a native of 
Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 
1996.

Burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore "Sam" Glorioso; parents, 
Alcide Borne and Alice Hebert; a brother, Emanuel Joseph Borne; and two sisters, 
Celina and Rebecca Borne.

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

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Howard Melancon

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 Howard James Melancon, 46, a 
native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, 
Dec. 29, 1996.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the brother of Roland Melancon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Louise Anselmi Melancon; 
three brothers, Roman, Calvin and Bobby Melancon; and three sisters, Diane and 
Elvinia Melancon and Alice Glynn.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Albert Guillot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapelin Thibodaux for Albert E. "Coonie" Guillot, 78, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Friday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Doris Boudreaux Guillot; father of Connie Guillot; brother 
of Andrew Guillot, Pearl G. Oncale, Ora G. Roundtree and Emily G. Pitre.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. Guillot and Adelaide Richard; 
four brothers, Murphy, Claude, Gilbert and Abby Guillot; and four sisters, Alma G. 
Molaison, Odessa G. Andras, Irene G. Foret and Mable G. Clausing.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ernest Brown

A relgious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux for Ernest Brown, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church Cemetery.

The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate.

He was the father of Audrey Brown Coulon, Zane Dalton "Gerald" Brown Sr. and 
Gregory Robinson, all of Thibodaux, and Lawrence "Honey Boy" Brown of Los Angeles; 
stepfather of Mable and Osben "Joe" Jones Jr., Jeanette Thompson and Annie Mae 
Thomas; brother of Loretta Brown of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Brown; his parents; four sisters; 
two brothers; two stepsons, Russel and Welton "Tip" Jones; and a stepdaughter, 
Emma Adams.

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Margaret Gehbauer

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church for Margaret M. Gehbauer, 64, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Melvin Gehbauer Sr.; daughter of Lucille Lirette; mother of 
Patrick, Dean, Melvin Jr. and Donna Gehbauer, Brenda Biondo and Mary Boudreaux; 
sister of Betty Benoit and Evelyn Clement. She is also survived by 10 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Horace "Noonie" Lirette.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Noltida Rogers

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Noltida "Da-Da" Rogers, 59, a native and 
resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to Funeral time Thursday at the 
K.C. Home in Larose.

Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

She was the wife of Stanislaus Rogers; mother of Jimmy Joseph Sr., Don "Yogi", 
Bobby John Sr., Cynthia and Smokey Paul Rogers, Anna Rogers Crettel and Penny 
Rogers Holder; sister of Anse, Karlton, Armond Jr., Nolan Sr., Alvin, Jessie and 
Catherine Guidry and Enola Curole. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Armond and Felicia Mobley Guidry; a 
sister, Priscilla Guidry; and four brothers, Lorris, Evis, Harrison Sr. and 
Steven Guidry.

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Ella Thibodaux

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux for Ella Landry Thibodaux, 81, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

Burial was in the church Cemetery.

She was the mother of Daniel, Louis, Dale and Gery Thibodaux and Miriam 
Callahan; sister of Harry and Jean Wilbert Landry and Lucille Vicknair. She is 
also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rivers Thibodaux; parents, A.J. Landry 
and Josephine Trosclair; a sister, Orina Landry; and two brothers, Avit and Walter 
Landry.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Nolan Zeringue

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nolan J. Zeringue, 75, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to Funeral time Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Anna Mae Durocher Zeringue; father of Kathleen Abadie; 
brother of Lucille Specht and Dorothy Richard. He is also survived by two 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Jeanne Waguespack Zeringue; and 
a brother, Claude Zeringue.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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