Obituaries of JULY 1997 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Last Modified: 6 February 2011 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** NOTE: All obituaries are ordered by DEATH DATE - Most newspaper dates were unavailable at the time of transcription. =============================================================================== David Claudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baldwin for David Gerard Claudet, 44, a resident of Baldwin, who died July 1, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ibert's Chapel in Franklin and 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Anita Bertrand Claudet of Baldwin; son of Eunice L. Claudet of Baldwin; father of Matthew, Eric, Ryan, Emily, Theresa and Sarah Claudet, all of Baldwin; brother of Joseph Claudet of Lubbock, Texas. He also had a child due in September. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Claudet. Ibert's Mortuary Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= William Futrell A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Beauregard Funeral Home in DeRidder for William L. Futrell, 99, a native of Colfax, who died July 1, 1997. Burial will be in DeRidder Cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Williams Futrell; father of Lorraine Pence of Palestine, Texas, and Mrs. James R. Peltier of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was a member of the state Legislature from 1952 to 1956 and had various business interests in north Louisiana. Beauregard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ada Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Ada Hebert, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 p.m. July 1, 1997. Visitation will be. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St Francis No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Vince and Edmond Hebert, Eunice Bonvillain, Leona Anderson, Eula Rhodes and Jeanette Adams. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Hebert; four sons, Jimmy, Roy, Borge and J.P. Hebert; and three grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Mildred Marcel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Mildred Breaux Marcel, 76, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Gray, who died at 2:29 p.m. July 1, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Earl (Jeanette M) Himel and Janice M. Hash of Gray; sister of Doris B. Trahan of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gunder David Marcel; parents, Eugene and Eva Breaux Breaux; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Joyce M) Guillot; and five brothers, Oscar, Edgar, Edmond, Eugene and Irving Breaux. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and a member of the Senior Citizens of Bayou Blue. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Evence Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Evence Benoit Bourgeois, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:32 p.m. July 2, 1997. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Lydia Foret Folse; brother of Albertine Bourgeois. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Josephine Pierce Bourgeois; parents, Albert and Adele Gervais Bourgeois; a granddaughter, Laura Mae Folse; a brother, Nolan Bourgeois; and two sisters, Marie and Ella Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Norman Duncan Sr. A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Norman "Menew" Duncan Sr., 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 2, 1997. Dismissal was at 11 a.m. today, and burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. officiated. He was the husband of Bessie Mae Fletcher Duncan of Thibodaux; father of Norman Duncan of Gibson, Calvin, Roland, Albertha, Royal and Branda Duncan, Rose Watkins, Ceole L. Pharagood and Willa Mae Azema, all of Thibodaux; brother of Lloyd Duncan of New Orleans and Gertrude Ross of Houma. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lillie Duncan; and five brothers, David Jr., Ernest, John, Roland and Herman Duncan. He was a member of Moses Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Abby Lirette A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales II Cemetery for Abby Marie Lirette, infant, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 5:35 p.m. July 2, 1997. She was the daughter of William Wayne and Gina Marie Doiron Lirette of Houma; granddaughter of Ruth Haynes Lirette, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton "Pete" (Joyce) Doiron and James Lamar Smith, all of Houma, and Billy Wayne Sparks Sr. of Jacksonville, Ark.; sister of Ryan William Lirette of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Edmond E. Dufrene Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today at Community Assembly of God and Sunset Cemetery of Bayou Gauche for Edmond E. Dufrene Sr., 72, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Nacogdoches, Texas, who died at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, July 3. Visitation was 9 a.m. until funeral time today. He was the husband of Ella Hogan Dufrene; the father of Edmond Dufrene Jr., Tim Dufrene, Donovan Dufrene, Elaine Stinnett and Norma Dufrene; the brother of Weldon Dufrene, Achan Dufrene, Clinton Dufrene, Velma Babin, Naomi Sewell, Dora Dufrenne, Lou Ann Beyl and Leah Amerson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonce and Inez Plaisance Dufrene; his brothers Irvin and David Dufrene and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Community Assembly of God Church in the name of Edmond Dufrene Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Junius Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Junius Joseph Dufrene, 75, a native of Mathews and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:15 p.m. July 3, 1997. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Elvida Marie Pitre Dufrene; father of Robert Joseph and Roy Joseph Dufrene and Lois Marie Terrebonne; brother of Dewey and Gladys Dufrene. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Agnes Vedros Dufrene; a son, Jimmy Joseph Dufrene Sr.; a brother, Alex Dufrene; and a sister, Ida Mae Thibodaux. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Edward Thomas Sr. A religious service is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. today at St John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Edward Thomas Sr., 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died July 3, 1997. 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. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Florida Robinson and David and Edward Thomas Jr., all of Napoleonville, Ann Marie Thomas of Thibodaux and Sam Williams of Labadieville; brother of Pearley Mae Hill of New Orleans, Jackie Quiett of Alexander and Ernest Thomas Sr. of Napoleonville; stepfather of Douglas Coleman, Ruth Ann Williams, Gloria Dean Gregory and Charlie, Carl and Johnny Bruce. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Coleman Thomas; parents, George and Josie Thomas; a sister, Rebecca Thomas; and four brothers, Gerald, Lawrence, George Jr. and Walter Thomas. He was an employee of the Assumption Parish School Board. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= William Windham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland for William Robert Windham, 82, a native of Merryville and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:10 p.m. July 3, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. He was the husband of Joann Babin Windham; brother of Milton Windham. He is also survived by two children and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Moses and Bobbie Irene Smith Windham. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Betty Blanchard A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Betty Treadway Blanchard, 70, a native of Alexandria a resident of Montegut, who died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, July 4, following a long illness. She was the wife of Owen Blanchard, mother of Gene Chilton of St. Paul, Minn., Vernon Brunet of Houma, Ramona Ferris of Killeen, Texas, Katie Wright of Lindsbourge, Kansas, Lanie Ann Brunet of Houma and Susie Hendriks of Kissimme, Fla.; sisters Gloria Persky of Kingsland Texas, Elaine Lirette and Nell Davenport San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ella Beth Treadway and son Anthony Brunet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Anna Guidroz A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Lockport for Anna Mae Guidroz, 73, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died at 7:56 a.m. July 4 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Timothy Boyd officiated. She was the daughter of Orleane Lapiayat of New Orleans; mother of Anne Grant of Raceland and Lynn Wheeler of Atlanta; stepmother of Marion Guidroz Smith and Wallace Guidroz Jr., both of Raceland, Donald Guidroz of Lockport and Benjamin Guidroz of Houma. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Guidroz Sr.; father, Elmore Lapiayat a stepson, Melvin Guidroz; and a stepdaughter, Joyce Guidroz McDowell. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Caroll Eubanks A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Jonesville for Caroll W. Eubanks, 77, a resident of Rhinehart, who died at 8:10 a.m. July 5, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home in Jena and 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Rhinehart. The Rev. Lusian Conway will officiate. He was the husband of Mary Jon Eubanks of Rhinehart; father of Dian Horswell of Baton Rouge, Marion Kornack of Destrehan and John Eubanks of New Orleans. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was professor emeritus and a retired dean at Nicholls State University. He was an elder in the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Jonesville and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Lois Arbethnot, Rhinehart, LA 71363 or to the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville. Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Norman Hebert A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Norman Joseph Hebert, 52, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died on Saturday, July 5. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial is in the church's cemetery. He was husband of Janet Kiger Hebert, father of Scott and Nicky Hebert, brother of Floyd and Michael Hebert and Ruth Lombas. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Viola Thibodaux Hebert and an infant brother Hebert. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Wayne Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Wayne Paul Kraemer, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:23 a.m. July 5, 1997. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Luke Kraemer; son of Murphy Paul and Melva Rita Blanchard Kraemer of Houma; father of Adam and Deanna Kraemer, both of Houma; brother of Leah K. Boquet of Kent, Wash., and Karen K. Haddad of Gray. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvain Blanchard, Florida Terrebonne, Theodore Kraemer and Leah Peltier. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1317, Delta Sigma Fi at Nicholls State University, president of Louis Infant Center and a member of the Association of the Family Violent Center for Abused Women. He was also coordinator of Juvenile Services for the City of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Evans Charles Sr. A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Evans "Baseal" Charles Sr., 82, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:16 p.m. July 6, 1997, at St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland. Visitation will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate. He was the father of Evans Charles Jr. of Raceland and Eric and Richard Gray, both of LaPlace; brother of Sidney and Leanna Charles and Catherine Bradley, all of Raceland, and Florence Nixon of New Orleans. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gustavia Booker Charles; parents, William and Polly Charles; a son, Thomas Charles; two daughters, Mary Lee Charles and Elenoise Charles Alexander; and four brothers, Joshua, Paul, Antoine and Albert Charles. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Eddie Guidroz Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday July 9 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eddie Benoit Guidroz Sr., 74, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 6. The funeral time has not yet been scheduled. Visitation is from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Burial is in Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery in Lockport He was the husband of Velma Hotard Guidroz; father of Sidney, Leslie and Eddie Guidroz Jr. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Armand and Lucille Adams Guidroz; brother, Ferdinand Guidroz and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= William Lemkowitz A memorial service took place July 10 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William D. Lemkowitz, 82, who died July 6, 1997, in San Antonio. He was the husband of 60 years of Louella Falgout Lemkowitz of San Antonio; father of Lola Pogue of Houston, William Lemkowitz Jr. of Plano, Texas, Kathryn Hale of Harlingen, Texas, Frank Lemkowitz of Victoria, Texas, Shelley Lemkowitz of Austin, Texas, and James, Kim and Lisa Lemkowitz, all of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by a sister, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a former resident of Brownsville, Texas, and served in the Second Air Division, 8th Air Force during World War II. He retired from civil service at Kelly Air Force Base in 1980. =============================================================================== Harris Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Harris Pierre Foret 89, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:45 p.m. July 7, 1997. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Oliver and Nelson Foret He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Folse Foret; parents, Willie and Victoria Danos Foret; a sister, Mae Zeringue; and four brothers, Mack, Ridley, Nolan and Willie Foret Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Maud Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Maud Falgoust Melancon, 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 5 p.m. July 7, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Antoine A. Melancon; daughter of Norma Falgoust; mother of Kirk J. and Ted M. Melancon, Mrs. Howard (Norma) Labat and Mrs. Manuel (Deborah) Rodrigue. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, J. Edward Falgoust; and a brother, Harold J. Falgoust. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Florine Petit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. July 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Florine Aline Petit, 91, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2 p.m. July 7, 1997. in Houma. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson A. and Lydia Lonibos Petit; a sister, Alice P. Deramee; and a brother, Samson J. Petit She was a 1923 graduate of Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches and a member of the Honorary Education Society and Kappa Delta Gamma. She taught fourth-grade in Lafourche Parish for more than 30 years. Donations to the Florine A. Petit Scholarship of Nicholls State University P.O. Box 2009, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or to St. Elizabeth Foundation, 8054 Summa Ave., Suite A. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Bertie Anderson A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Chapel in Bogalusa for Bertie Janell Anderson, 71, a resident of Bogalusa, who died July 8, 1997 at Bogalusa Community Medical Center. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McGehee Cemetery. The Rev. Sollie Smith and the Rev. Daniel Hall will officiate. She was the wife of George Ray Anderson; mother of Barry E. Anderson of Raceland and Stanley Anderson of Houston; sister of Daniel Keaton of Varnado, Doris Ventiniglia of Kansas City and Yvone Keaton of Yucaipa, Calif. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vardman and Edna Keaton; a daughter, Sharon A. Dejean; a brother, James V. "J.V." Keaton; and a sister, Jean Richardson. She was a member of Superior Avenue Baptist Church and was a nurse at Desporte Clinic then was a clinic nurse for Dr. Leroy Branch until retirement Donations to the Superior Avenue Baptist Church Pew Fund are preferred. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Mary Ann Duncan A religious service is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Mary Ann Duncan, 46, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:15 p.m. July 8, 1997 at her residence. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the companion of Lawrence Ernest Boyd of Raceland; daughter of Phillip Curry of New Orleans; mother of Walter Lee Duncan of Thibodaux, Gregory, Cynthia and Mamie Duncan and Maxine Arcement, all of Raceland, and Lori Gray of Woodbridge, Va.; sister of Louis, Floyd, Eric and Mary Lee Duncan, all of Raceland, Nicole Duncan and Robin Cooks, both of New Orleans, Gail Williams of Georgia and Cynthia Williams of California. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Washington Duncan; stepfather, Herman Duncan; a brother, Herman Duncan Jr.; and a sister, Betty Ann Duncan. She was a member of St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Usher Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Clarence Guilbeau A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Clarence Anthony Guilbeau, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:05 a.m. July 8, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the father of Kenneth and Floyd Guilbeau and Judy G. Guidroz. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mathilda Vegas Guilbeau; parents, Octave and Eva Williams Guilbeau; two daughters, Betty Ann Guilbeau and Alberta G. Brunet; three brothers, Earl, Joseph and Lestor Guilbeau; and three sisters, Leatrice G. Daily, Julie G. Foster and Louella G. Adams. Edrick C. Kern A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Edrick C. Kern, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:30 p.m. July 8, 1997. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband Clara Gondran Kern; father of A.J. "Nat", Jackie, Kitty and Karen Kern; brother of Freddie Kern. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole J. and Camillia Daudmond Kern; two brothers; and seven sisters, Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Daniel Legendre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Daniel John Legendre, 58, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 p.m. July 8, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Blanchard Legendre; son of Denis Legendre; stepson of Virginia Legendre; father of Lonnie J. and Kevin P. Legendre and Alice L. Frank; brother of Claude, Paul and Raymond Legendre, Esther Menge and Joyce Grantham. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. Rose Rodrigue Legendre. He was an appliance repairman for Emile's for 22 years and was a member of the St. John Choir and Usher and the St. John Fire Department. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Mildred Schreiber A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie for Mildred Leonard Schreiber, 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 9:40 p.m., July 8, 1997. She was the mother of Craig F. Schreiber of Houma and Janis Lottinger of Slidell. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. Schreiber; parents Leonce and Alice Marie Leonard; a son, Alan Leonard Schreiber, and four brothers, Sidney, Harris, J.C. and Norman Leonard. She was an active member of the Houma Lions Club and the Newcomers Bridge Club and a lifelong horticulturist She was a registered nurse with Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Donations to the Hospice of South Louisiana or the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Ann Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Ann Cecile Simoneaux, 93, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, who died at 7:55 p.m. July 8, 1997, a the D'Ville House in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 10:40 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville. Internment will be in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery. She was the mother of Frank Simoneaux of Baton Rouge. Earl Simoneaux of Luling, Chester Simoneaux of Port Allen, Charles Simoneaux of Pierre Part, Mrs. George (Ella) Monteverde of Ponchatula and Mrs. Leonce (Rose Mae) Comeaux of Lakeland. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Simoneaux; parents, Alcee C. Simoneaux and Elizabeth Aucoin; two sons, Ray J. and Henry P. Simoneaux; a brother, Edmond Simoneaux; and three sisters, Agnes Simoneaux Newchurch, Adeline Simoneaux Bedford and Rose Mae Simoneaux Vial. Donations to St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Paincourtville are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= William Victor Sr. A service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for William Victor Sr., 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, who died at 2:50 a.m. July 8, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. will officiate. He was the father of William Jr. and Molly Victor, both of Houma, Helen Brown of Thibodaux, Nellie Kimble of Las Vegas and Thelma Washington of Labadieville; stepfather of Thomas Bradley Jr. and Enell Brown, both of Thibodaux, Earl Bradley and Leona Johnson, both of Fairfield, Calif.,Veronica Adams of Virginia, Ann Crider of Jacksonville, Fla., and Lloyd Bradley of San Francisco; brother of Whitney and Daisy Victor and Ada Winslow, all of Schriever, and Gertrude Brown of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Odessa Price Victor and Emelda J. Victor; parents, Chris and Laura Miller Victor; two brothers, Thomas Brown and Oliver Ruffins; and two sisters, Laura Mae Adams and Edna McKinley. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Blanca Bastanzuri A burial service took place in Miami for Blanca R. Bastanzuri, 80, who died July 9, 1997. She was the wife of Rolando V. Bastanzuri; mother of Liana Bastanzuri Baker of Thibodaux, Blanca I. Bastanzuri of Boston and Martin Bastanzuri of New Iberia. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Blanca Reynaldos; and a son, Rolando A. Bastanzuri. ============================= Helen Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Helen Jane Bruce, 52, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:47 a.m. July 9, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Earl and Glynn Bruce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Angela B. Bruce; a brother, Linton Bruce; and a sister, Caroline Bruce. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Roy Cancienne Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Roy H. Cancienne Sr., 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:20 p.m. July 9, 1997. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Roy Cancienne Jr., Sharon Sauce, Deborah Adams and Paula Dufrene; brother of Lloyd Cancienne, Betty Leavell and Esther Chicola. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hillard; parents, Charles and Anita Delaune Cancienne; five brothers, Eric, Leo Sr., Leonce, Charles Jr. and Raymond Cancienne; and a sister, Jeanne Fanguy. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Rita Loupe A Mass of Christian was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Rita Lirette Loupe, 59, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:35 a.m. July 9, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Helen LeBouef Lirette; sister of Ethel and John Joseph Lirette, Annie Delaune, Cecile Guillot and Pearl Aysen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hermand Joseph Loupe; and her father, Claude Joseph Lirette. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Carol Morgan A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist church in Gray for Carol Robertson Morgan, 51, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 p.m. July 9, 1997. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Louis Clark will officiate. She was the wife of Willie Morgan Sr.; daughter of Ada Robertson of Gray; mother of Sgt. Willie Morgan Jr. of San Diego, Tory, Wayne Joseph, Willette, Dionne and Shantell Morgan, Keshia Dorris and Carol Banks, all of Thibodaux; sister of Earl Robertson of Houma, Tom Robertson Jr., Bessie M. Evans and Brenda Frye, all of Gray, Ada Falls of Schriever, Ella Townsend, Geraldine Douglas and Charlotte McGuin, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Robertson Sr.; and a brother, Joe Robertson. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist =============================================================================== Richard Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Richard Anthony Adams, 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident Baton Rouge, who died at 12:30 p.m. July 10, 1997, at Lakewood Hospital in Morgan City. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Monsignor Gerald Lefebvre officiated. He was the husband of 30 years of Tommye Jean Broussard Adams of Baton Rouge; son of Therese Lamartina Adams of Thibodaux; father of Mrs. Michael (Angela Marie) Landry, Mrs. Jason (Amy Leigh) McCafferty and Adrienne Ann and Alison Claire Adams, all of Baton Rouge; brother of Nolan Joseph Adams of Fairfax, Va., and Adrian Paul Adams of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Paul Adams. He was owner of Greenwood Marine Management in Morgan City. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and a former employee of McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City and New Iberia for 17 years. He was a parishioner of St Patrick's. Donations to the American Heart Association of Louisiana, P.O. Box 14123, Baton Rouge, LA 708984123 are preferred. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Audrey Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Audrey Allemand Hebert, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died July 10, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gerald, Phillip and John Hebert Jr. and Matthew and Dolores Martin; sister of Miriam Ducoing of Chalmette and Elizabeth Dufrene of Westwego. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hebert Sr.; and parents, Ernest and Irma Orgeron Allemand. Falgout funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Merlin Kleinpeter A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Merlin B. Kleinpeter, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 10, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lynne K. Seigel and Gayle Zernott. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.A. "Buster" Kleinpeter; and her parents, Albert and Nellie Ford Boudreaux. ============================= Horace Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at Samart Funeral Home for Horace J. Morvant, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 10, 1997. Times are pending for the service and Saturday visitation. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Leona Dupre Morvant; father of Stephen and Tina Morvant and Aline Morvant Adams; brother of Thomas Morvant Jr., Lola Morvant Thibodaux and Clara Morvant Birdwell. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mable Gauthe Morvant Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lillie Robinson A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Lillie Mae Henderson Robinson, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 p.m. July 10, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. McCullen Williams Sr. will officiate. She was the wife of Ray Robinson; mother of Gwendolyn Jones Dickerson of Atlanta and Dejaun Jones Nixon and Gregory Jones of Thibodaux; sister of Henry Henderson, Walter "CJ" Robertson, Elnora and Lena Johnson and Hazel Mae Arsene. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Olevia Taylor Henderson; a son, Keith Kendall Robinson; eight brothers, Harry, Louis, Lawrence, Richard, Wilbert, Andrew, Cleveland and Ernest Henderson; and a sister, Louvenia Henderson. =============================================================================== Robert Anderson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Robert "Rondo" Randall Anderson, 35, a native of DeQueen, Ark., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:50 p.m. July 11, 1997. Burial was in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Amy Dufrene Anderson; son of Lavenia Ann Anderson Johnson of Houma; father of Sadie and Morgan Anderson, both of Houma; brother of Raymond Edward Johnson of Texas. Byron Wayne, William Wayne and Rose Mary Johnson, all of Houma, Deborah Lacaze and Tammy Michele Babb of Livingston, Texas, Sara Louise Havard of Houston and Brenda Gayle Burton of Lufkin. Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Marshall Puckett; and stepfather, Byron William Johnson. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette. He was a mechanic with Penske Auto Center. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Charles Delaune Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Louisiana War Veterans Home Chapel in Jackson for Charles Francis Delaune Jr., 71, a native of Algiers and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 11, 1997. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in the Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. A memorial Mass will also be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Shirley Delise Delaune; father of Stephanie Delaune Rodrigue of Creole, Charlene Delaune Guarisco of Baton Rouge, Phyllis Delaune Prince of Atlanta, Charles Delaune III of Covington and Suzanne Delaune Troxclair of Thibodaux; brother of Jeanne Delaune Boudreaux and Lloyd Delaune, both of New Orleans, Raymond Delaune of Maringouin and Alberta Delaune Bergeron of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. Sr. and Lucille Blanchard Delaune; two brothers, Roland and Albert Delaune; and a sister, Dorothy Delaune Dwyer. Donations for masses are preferred. ============================= Florence Fefie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St James Catholic Church in St James for Florence "Na-Nan" Fefie, 61, a resident of St James, who died Jury 11, 1997, at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. The Rev. Howard Hall will officiate. She was the sister of Alonzo Fefie of St. James, Cornelius Fefie of New Orleans, Paul Fefie of Houston and Cuby Fefie of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline Oskorre and Cornelius Fefie; two sisters, Rosemary Fefie Mack and Victoria Fefie-Geason; and two brothers, Eugene and Horace Fefie. She was a member of the Pride of Brookstown Society. Southall-Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Sydney Naquin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Sydney Patrice Naquin, 4 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. July 11, 1997. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Daigle Naquin; sister of Brandon Naquin; granddaughter of Sidney and Carol Naquin and Patrick and Theresa Daigle; great-granddaughter of Elodie Pennison. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Benjamin Caldwell A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Benjamin Caldwell, 67, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Raceland, who died July 12, 1997, at his residence. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. The Rev. Leonard Celestine will officiate. He was the husband of Catherine Caldwell; father of Lowery B., Carter, Rosetta and Alvin Caldwell, all of Raceland, Wilbert Caldwell of Houma and Mable Louise Caldwell of New Orleans; stepfather of Lionel Garner of Houma and Wilson Garner of New Orleans; brother of Clara Mae Louis of Harvey, Leona Caldwell, Celestine William and Sara Bais, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter Sr. and Sarah Eddengale Caldwell; a son, William Caldwell; a daughter, Mable Caldwell; four brothers, William, Cleveland, Carter Jr. and Anderson Caldwell. He enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Paul Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Paul "Put" Verdin, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 1:15 p.m. July 12, 1997. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Joseph H., Robert A., Freddie and Joseph "Bazoo" Verdin, Elsmie Verrett and Mary E. and Eva Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice Verrett Verdin; two sisters, Rosemary Lodrigue and Mildred Verdin; and three brothers, Albert Jr., John N. and Paul Jessie Verdin. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Vincent Brocato A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Vincent J. "Joe" Brocato, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:25 p.m. July 13, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of 56 years of Daisy Butler Brocato; father of Mrs. Donald (Clara) Theriot and Mrs. Glynn (Linda) Rhodes; brother of Philomene Brocato, Mary B. Bruno and Annie B. Waguespack. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincenzo and Anna Bonanto Brocato; two brothers, Cyrus and Philip Brocato; and a sister, Rose B. Martin. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's. He was a member of the Raceland Lions Club, the Raceland Fire Department, the Raceland Grand Marshall Club, Woodmen of the World Lodge 664 and the Italian Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Wilma Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Wilma Victoria Uzee Toups, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Destrehan, who died at 9:16 p.m. July 13, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Adonis, Nathan Peter and Prosper Toups Jr., all of Houma, Alcide Toups of Madisonville, Diana T. Durham and Priscilla T. Pendzimaz, both of Metairie, and Nanette T Schmitt of Carmel, Ind.; sister of Mary Leblanc Sigard of Destrehan. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prosper Jean Toups Sr.; her parents, Arthur and Victoria LeBlanc Uzee; one daughter, Esther Toups; two brothers, Claude and Frank Uzee; and one sister, Jane Blanchard. She was a member of the Catholic daughters of America for more than 40 years. She was a pioneer in developing girl's softball for the Terrebonne Parish Recreation program and coached five championships in the early 1950s. She was a former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a parishioner of St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. She was a former resident of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Edward Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edward Joseph Gautreaux, 58, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 14, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Elsie Guillot, Hazel Duet and Murphy, Leroy, Russell, Roland and Antoine "Norman" Gautreaux; longtime friend of Ellen Leonard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nava Gautreaux; parents, Aubin Gautreaux and Cora Thibodaux; and two sisters, Letita Knobloch and Irene Chaisson. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= E.J. Lee A Mass of Christian bunal will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for EJ. Joseph Lee, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Hazelhurst, Miss., who died at 1:10 a.m. July 14, 1997. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the father of Cynthia, Donnie, Lonnie and Brady Lee, Myra L. DiGange, Karen L Cotton and Mitzi L Derouen; brother of Chester, Duffy and Nobby Lee and Eve Theriot. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Elda Chiasson Lee; a brother, Enoch Lee; and two sisters, Camille Ledet and Hazel Callahan. He was proprietor of Lee Boats Inc. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Elouise Willis A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Elouise Coler Willis, 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jury 14, 1997, at her residence. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Louis Clark will officiate. She was the wife of Henry Willis Sr.; mother of Clara Mae Bias and Yvonne, Easter and Eddie Willis Sr., all of Napoleonville, Alvin Willis Sr. of Navato, Calif., and Arthur Willis of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Henry Willis Jr.; seven brothers, Walter, Thomas, Freddie, Adrian, Wilbert, Clarence and Henry Coler; and a great- grandson, Henry Dorsey Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Corinne Dreyer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma for Corinne Marie Dreyer, 100, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, who died at 3:10 p.m. July 15, 1997. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Leonce (Stella) Richard. She is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dreyer Jr.; parents, Frank Sr. and Corinne Theriot Bodin; three brothers, Camille, Harold and Frank Bodin Jr.; and three sisters, Marguerite Magoon, Anna May Dubois and Sadie Powers. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Vernice Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Vernice "Toy" Pitre Gautreaux, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2 p.m. July 15, 1997. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Noah Gautreaux; mother of Doris Pitre and Bonnie Vizier; sister of Lawson and Louis Pitre, Clara Angeron, Eusta Guidry and Emma Barrios. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcial "Too Too" and Clarise Pitre; a daughter, Ina Claire Lafont and a granddaughter, Shane Marie Vizier. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Justilion Griffin Jr. A religious service is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Christian Family Center in Golden Meadow for Justilion Joseph Griffin Jr., 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:20 a.m. July 15, 1997. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Gloria Duplantis Griffin; father of Ronald E., Jessie, Gerald, Barry and Todd Griffin, Roger Guidry Jr. and Joyce Pitre; brother of Kirby Cheramie, Athanas and Elois Griffin, Gertie Ledet and Jeanette Nunn. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilion Sr. and Dulcina Perris Griffin; and a brother, Odeno Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Patricia Ponvelle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Patricia Adams Ponvelle, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:02 p.m. July 16, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Preston P. Ponvelle Sr.; mother of Preston P. Jr. and Peter J. Ponvelle, Penny P. Webre and Paula P. Terracina. She is also survived by two brothers and five grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== David Dias A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at SL Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette for David N. Dias, 72, a native of Schriever and resident of Lafayette for 37 years, who died at 6:11 a.m. July 17, 1997, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. Burial will be in Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Schexnayder will officiate. He was the husband of Geraldine Chiasson Dias of Lafayette; father of Mrs. Douglas (Rachel) Comeaux and David R Dias, both of Lafayette; brother of Mrs. Andrew (Bernice) LeBlanc of Metairie and Mrs. Curtis (lsabel) Smith of Schriever. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darris J. and Blanche Mire Dias; and a brother, Blaise L. Dias. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a conductor with Southern Pacific Railroad for 41 years. He was a member of St. Edmond Council 10293 Knights of Columbus as an honorary 3rd degree life member, a member of VFW Post 9822 of Judice and American Legion Post 69 of Lafayette. Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Viniss Verdin A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Viniss Joseph Verdin, 59, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died July 17, 1997. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Pointe-Aux-Chene. He was the husband of Gertie Billiot Verdin; son of Frances Billiot Verdin; father of Viniss Jr., Robbie, Christopher, Brock and Haley Verdin, Marjorie Hogan and Rhonda Hutchinson; brother of Jay Verdin, Alfreda Richoux, Peraline Ledet, Laura Mae Billiot, Lorrane Holmes and Gloria Jarreau. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martle Verdin; two brothers, Levi and Harris Verdin; and two sisters, Marie and Lorida Verdin. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Vesta Blanchard A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church for Vesta Matherne Blanchard, 79, a native and resident of Houma, who died July 18, 1997. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery. She was the mother of Kenneth and Fulton Blanchard; sister of Roy and Cleveland Matherne. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Blanchard; parents, Clay and Onezia Desroche Matherne; a brother, Percy Matherne; and a grandchild. She was a life-long member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Good Will Committee of the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. She was an employee of B&M Corp. for 20 years. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Patsy Diez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Patsy Hebert Diez, 53, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10:27 p.m. July 18, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Roland "Poochie" Diez; daughter of Clanton Hebert; mother of Duane Luna and D'Lyn Luna Bollinger; stepmother of Ryan and Kristi Diez and Dana Talbot. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ethel Shanklin A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ethel Washington Shanklin, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:42 a.m. July 18, 1997, at Lafon Nursing Home in New Orleans. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. will officiate. She was the wife of Zachary Shanklin Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Zachary .Shanklin Jr. and Jerome Washington, both of Thibodaux; sister of Johnny Washington of Glenndale, Calif., Olivia Robertson and Annie Otis, both of New Orleans, Dora Green of Thibodaux, Thelma Smith of Houma and Elizabeth Washington of Schriever. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Ella Washington; and two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Albert Washington. She was a member of Moses Baptist Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Josie Vicknair A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral for Josie P. Vicknair, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 a.m. July 18, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Henry (Judy) Comeaux; sister of Comille Richard, Betty Landry and Raymond and Doyle Prince. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd John Vicknair; parents, Ulysses and Sadie Boudreaux Prince; and a brother, Ludger Prince. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Daisy Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Daisy Arceneaux Bourgeois, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:06 p.m. July 20, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Martial (June) Babin III; sister of Murphy Arceneaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile J. "T-Boy" Bourgeois Jr.; parents, Tilton Sr. and Marie Gros Arceneaux; an infant twin daughter, Judith Bourgeois; a sister, Gertrude Arceneaux Dugas; and six brothers, Julius, Alden, Junius Sr., Tilton Jr., Wilbert and Elmer Arceneaux. ============================= Eloise Dantin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Eloise Callahan Dantin, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:35 a.m. July 20, 1997. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lee Roy Dantin; mother of Ched and Thomas Dantin, Michele Guidry and Monique Gorham; sister of Elie Callahan, Mae Robichaux and Jane Savoie. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Leonise Toups Callahan; and two brothers, Coledon and Leon Callahan. She was a retired teacher with the Lafourche Parish School Board, having taught at Cut Off Elementary School. She was a 35-year member of the Catholic Daughters. Donations to Cut Off Elementary School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Ruth Earl A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church in Purvis, Miss., for Ruth Bounds Earl, 75, a native of Purvis and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:10 a.m. July 20, 1997. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of David Earl; mother of John D. Earl of Cut Off, Mrs. Barney (Sarah "Sally") Sikes of Benson, Ark., and Mrs. Tom (Judy Earl) Roberson of Larose; sister of Ivan Bounds of Bastrop, Maudie B. Odem of Pass Christian, Miss., and Joy Morrow Bounds of Purvis. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Ed and Sarah Elliott Bounds; a sister, Faye Busha; and three brothers, Ezra, Emmett and Elbe "Pat" Bounds. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= David LeRay A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for David Paul LeRay, 52, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 6:15 a.m. July 20, 1997. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Wilmer and Florence Bourgeois LeRay; brother of Gloria LeRay Gannon. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wilmer Joseph LeRay Jr. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Walter Elliott A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Walter Elliott, 72, a native of Chicago and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 21, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. 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 10 a.m. Friday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucille R Elliott. He is also survived by four sons, five daughters, three brothers, three sisters and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Sr. and Ruth Elliott; a brother, Archie Elliott Jr.; and one grandson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Mary Ann Comeaux A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Napoleonville for Mary Ann Bergeron Comeaux, 53, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 5 p.m. Jury 23, 1997. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the fiancˇe of Roger Landry; daughter of Ella Mae Solar Hohensee; stepdaughter of Jimmy Hohensee; mother of Joey and Terry Comeaux; sister of Trudy Coupel. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Bergeron; and a brother, M J. Bergeron. ============================= Sidney Frank Jr. A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Sidney Frank Jr., 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 a.m. July 23, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. will officiate. He was the father of Bessie Mae Frank Evans of Gray, foster father of Vickie Davis of Houma, Robert Herbert and James Davis. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neomi Frank; parents, Sidney Sr. and Mary Frank; and a foster daughter, Delores Williams. ============================= Wilbert Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland for Wilbert "Casey" G. Melancon, 79, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:35 p.m. July 23, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Leonelle Folse Melancon; father of Timothy Lee Melancon of Thibodaux and Mrs. Paul (Donna Rae) Conner of Morgan City; brother of Ulysse P. (Connie) Melancon of Bayou Blue and Lois Melancon of Raceland. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse Pierre and Genevieve Inez Estave Melancon. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's. He served two years in the U.S. Army, re- enlisted and retired U.S. Army Reserves as a master sergeant after 21 years of service. He established the first Boy Scout troop in Lockport in 1941 and served as scoutmaster for many years. He was a retired superintendent with Bollinger Shipyard. Donations for masses are preferred. ============================= Lovincie Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Lovincie O. "Rod" Rodrigue, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died July 23, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beulah R Rodrigue; father of Chris G. and John W. Rodrigue. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L and Delvina Kraemer Rodrigue; four brothers, Ozema, Noah, Claude and Morris Rodrigue; and seven sisters, Argentine Brown, Angelle Dempster, Rose Legendre, Agnes Torres, Pauline Gibson, Claudia Rodrigue and Zoe Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Joseph Woods Sr. A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road for Joseph Woods Sr., who died at 7:05 a.m. July 23, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Dyer Woods; father of Clifton Sr., Elder Calvin, Edison and Martha Woods and Ida Hunt, all of Thibodaux, The Rev. Paul Woods of Magnolia Springs, Texas, Edith Scoby of New Orleans, Warren Woods of Slidell and Elder Andrew Woods of Huntsville, Ala.; brother of Lothie Allen of New Orleans, Effie Queen and Jessie Sr. and Louis Woods Sr., all of Thibodaux, Jessie Mae Dyer of Patterson and Alfred Woods of California. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Ida P. Woods; two sons, Joseph Jr. and Major Woods; and a brother, James Woods Jr. He was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 F&AM, Roay Arch Masons, Norman D. Jones Consistory 5th District Layman's Department, La. State Baptist Convention Layman and National Baptist Convention USA Layman. Williams and Southall Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Luke Acosta A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Luke Charles Acosta, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:30 p.m. July 25, 1997. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Carrie Barras Acosta; father of Wayne, Rodney and Bruce Acosta and Faye Comeaux; brother of Ernest and Howard Acosta, Joy LeBlanc, Joan Aucoin, Annie LeBlanc and Molly Blanchard. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Olymphe Bourg Acosta; and a sister, Agnes Richbourg. He was a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Daniel White Sr. A religious service is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin for Daniel Joseph White Sr., 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut who died at 11:50 p.m. July 25, 1997. Burial will be in Picou Cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Guy White; father of Daniel Jr., and Darrell White, Dorothy Marie White Chaisson and Dolores Ann White Koenig. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Oraline Nelton White; three sisters, Oraline, Agnes and Delia White; and five brothers, Dennis, Sheldon, Howard Sr., Gilbert and Charlie White. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Dorothy Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Dorothy L. Hohensee Babin, 81, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 7:40 p.m. July 26, 1997, at Ollie Steele Burden Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. Interment was in Ascension Mausoleum. The Rev. Michael Galed officiated. She was the mother of Mrs. Thomas (Elsie Joyce) Rowell of Crowley, George D. Babin of Thibodaux and Dennis Babin of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Babin; parents, John and Emma Lou Gauthier Hohensee; four brothers, Herman, Warren, Bernard and Uhle Hohensee; and three sisters, Elsie Joyce and Marjorie Hohensee and Helen H. McGee. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Alex King Jr. A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Alex "Bones" King Jr., 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, who died July 26, 1997, at Terrebonne Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. The Rev. Herman Daniels will officiate. He was the devoted friend of Sherri Hawthorne of Gray; son of Alex King Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Latasha, Shameka, Jermain, Jonathan and Donovan King all of Thibodaux; step-father of Terry, Jeremy and Rachel Hawthorne, all of Gray, brother of Al King of Brazoria, Texas, Warren Duncan of Labadieville, Wayne Duncan of Berwick, Joyce Hadley of Raceland and Linda Duncan and Grace Ellis, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret King; grandparents, Spencer Brown and Helen Hill Collins and Willie Sr. and Louise Morgan King. He enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Simon Danigole Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Belle Chasse for Simon Auguste Danigole Sr., 86, a native of Cut Off and resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 46 years, who died July 27, 1997, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Evelyn Crochet Danigole; father of retired United States Air Force Col. Simon A. Danigole Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Maurine D. "Mitzi" Verberne of Loranger, John G. "Greg" Danigole and Judith D. Evans, both of Houma, and Sylvia D. Marchese of Gretna; brother of Maria Breaux, Stella D. Gautreaux and Blanche D. Williams. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Nicholas and Valentine Galjour Danigole; and a sister, Cora Danigole. He was retired constable of Ward 7 in Plaquemines Parish. Donations for masses are preferred. Mothe Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Steven Gisclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Steven Joseph Gisclair, 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died July 27, 1997. Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today and 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Travis Gisclair; brother of Victor Jr. and Gregory Gisclair and Judy Gisclair Andrus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Lee Gisclair, and parents, Victor Sr. and Josephine G. Gisclair. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Mable Molinere A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Church of God for Mable "Mabe" Rose Molinere, 75, a native of Dularge and resident of Montegut, who died July 27, 1997. Visitation will be 8 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery. She was the wife of Lindsey T. Molinere; mother of Easton, Patrick, Terry and Al Molinere, Ellery and Brunella Domangue, Teresa Leone and Nancy Chassion; sister of Junius and Lawerence Lovell, Eunice Matherne, Laura Billiot and Florence Jones. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Marie Billiot Lovell; a daughter, Shirley Molinere; and a brother, Ronald Lovell. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Alice Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Alice P. Guidroz, 68, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 3:45 p.m. July 28, 1997, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, with recitation of the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Fred (Susan Guidroz) Perault of Baton Rouge; sister of Helen Cole, Celia Faulkner and Thomas Penisson Jr. and Joel Pennison, all of Raceland. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd John Guidroz; and parents, Thomas and Annette Penisson. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Juliette Pontif A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church for Juliette Bourg Pontif, 99, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 2:20 a.m. July 28, 1997. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the mother of Vivian P. Cancienne of Thibodaux. Ned Pontif of Labadieville, Robert Pontif of Gray, George Pontif and Alice P. Guidry, both of Houma, and John Pontif of Alexandria. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver J. Pontif Sr.; parents, Theodule and Eliza Trosclair Bourg; a son, Oliver Pontif Jr.; two daughters, Agnes P. Vice and Hazel P. Charter; five brothers, Valerie, Sylvester, Luke, Delma and John Bourg; three sisters, Jeanette Darensburg and Mae and Josephine Bourg; and a grandson, Dennis Pontif. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cc-cathedral and was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Clifton Guillot A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Clifton Guillot Sr., 80, a native of the St. Charles community who died July 29, 1997. His body has been donated to science. He was the father of Jerry Guillot, Genevieve Amedee and Clifton Guillot Jr. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Breaux Guillot; and two grandchildren. ============================= Ursula Savoie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose for Ursula Prados Savoie, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 6:30 a.m. July 29, 1997, in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Chito Palang will officiate. She was the wife of Charles C. Savoie Sr.; mother of Beverly Savoie Hunley of Covington, Ida Savoie Edlefsen of Thibodaux, Charlean Savoie Pitts, Marie Savoie Berry and Charles C. Savoie Jr., all of Belle Rose, Rufus H. and Clarence J. Savoie II, both of Paincourtville, Prados Savoie Richard of Donaldsonville, Suzanne Savoie Tierney and Renee L Savoie, both of Lafayette, and Lucie Savoie Elfervig of Germantown, Tenn.; sister of Amelie Prados Cressend of Metairie and Rufus H. Prados of New Orleans. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Ida Ragan Prados; a sister, Ida Prados; and two grandchildren, Angel Rebecca Berry and John Lars Elfervign. She worked as a bookkeeper for the chain of Four American drugstores and was president of the Donaldsonville Music Club. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Leah Chaisson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Leah Legendre Chaisson, 97, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, who died at 3:22 p.m. July 30, 1997. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. She was the mother of Ambrose, Joseph, Terry and Thaddeus Chaisson, Mrs. Eulan (Corine) Rodrigue and Mrs. Ernest (Angeline) Domangue; sister of Dennis and Victor Legendre and Clara Legendre Rhodes. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raoul Chaisson; parents, Victorin and Angelic Rodrigue Legendre; a daughter, Mrs. Nolan (Mary) Poiencot; a brother, Klebert Legendre; three sisters, Uganee Legendre Rose, Loucet Legendre Armond and Louise Legendre Rose Granier; and a grandson, Tony Chaisson. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Milton LeBlanc Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Milton Joseph LeBlanc Sr., 75, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 9:57 a.m. July 30, 1997. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St Elie Cemetery. He was the father of Milton Joseph LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland, Michael James LeBlanc, Mrs. Carroll (Mildred) Ledet and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Price, all of Houma, and Mrs. Elias (Norma) Martin and Mrs. Jerald (Patricia) Trahan, both of Chauvin; brother of Mrs. Gustave (Doris) Bergeron Jr. of Chauvin. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Treville and Eva Belanger LeBlanc; a brother, Alvin LeBlanc; and a sister, Mrs. Andrew (Bernice) Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of St Anthony Catholic Church and a World War II veteran. He was a retired boat captain, having worked at Baroid. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= George Malone Services are pending for George W. Malone, 78, a native of Waldo, Ark., and resident of Houma, who died at 12:16 p.m. July 30, 1997. Call Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for times and date. He was the brother of Alene Young of Houma and Royce Malone of Marchal, Texas; half-brother of Don Dunn of Fayettville, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Richard and Tabatha Alice Page Dunn; and a brother, James Malone. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Kenneth Reding A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Kenneth Daniel Reding, a native of Denton, Texas, and resident of Galliano for 50 years, who died at 3:50 p.m. July 31, 1997. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Jennie Lee Guidry Reding; father of Steven John Reding, Debrah Reding Callais and Donna Reding Plaisance; brother of Jack Reding, Virginia Reding Carrol and Nathia Reding Summers. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, S.J. and Willie Wilkerson Reding; and a brother, William Reding. He was a retired surveyor with Larry J. Picciola. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Lynn Simon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of the Assumption in Franklin for Lynn Joseph Simon, 67, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Franklin for 23 years, who died July 31, 1997, at Franklin Foundation Hospital. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. Burial will be in Beau Pre Cemetery in Jeanerette. He was the husband of Barbara Hunt Simon of Franklin; father of Rene Paul, Michelle Marie and James "Jim" Hunt Simon, all of New Iberia, and Lynn "Joe" Joseph Simon Jr. of Lafayette; brother of Marjorie S. Hymel and Lillian S. Zeringue, both of Vacherie, Audrey S. Gravois of St James and Amy S. Breaux of Lockport. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denis Edgar and Amy Gaudet Simon; and a sister, Earline S. Rodrigue. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Franklin, Rotary of Franklin, the American Legion and the La. County Agriculture Agents Association. He was employed by the LSU Extension Service for 33 years and was the St Mary county agent for 15 years. He was employed as manager of J.M. Burguieres Co. Donations to Hanson High School, LSU College of Agriculture or the American Cancer Society are preferred. ===============================================================================