Obituaries of AUGUST 1997 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet

Submitted by: Chris Tidwell 

Last Modified:  6 February 2011

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NOTE: Although date of death was in July 1997, this obituary was not published 
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Lloyd Bradley

A religious service took place Sunday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist 
Church in Mathews for Lloyd Melvin Bradley, 54, a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of San Francisco, who died at 4:30 p.m. July 30, 1997, at San 
Francisco General Hospital.

Dismissal took place at 10 a.m. today, and burial was in the church cemetery.

Bishop Arthur Verrett officiated.

He was the devoted companion of Premia Jones of San Francisco; father of Nathan 
and Pernisha Bradley, both of San Francisco; brother of Thomas Bradley Jr. and 
Enell Brown, both of Thibodaux, Earl Bradley of San Francisco, the Rev. Roland 
Bradley and Robert Meade, both of New Orleans, Donald Bradley of Lafayette, 
Ronald Bradley of Labadieville, Gerald and Louise Bradley and Royal Meade, all 
of Houma, Leona B. Johnson of Fairfield, Calif., Anne Crider of Jacksonville, 
Fla., Gloria Bradley of Algiers, and Elandra, Mirian, Lillie and Cheryl 
Bradley, all of Raceland; stepson of Majorie M. Bradley of Raceland.

He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Thomas Bradley Sr.; mother, 
Emelda J. Bradley Victor, stepfather, William Victor; grandparents, the Rev. 
and Mrs. Anthony Jones Sr. and Johnny and Priscilla Bradley.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Clairville Clement

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Co-
cathedral in Thibodaux for Clairville "Cal" Clement, 90, a native and resident 
of Thibodaux who died at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 1, 1997.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the husband of Edith Adams Clement father of Calford Clement, Lloyd 
"Red" Clement, Robert "Bobby" Clement, David "Dave" Clement, Tommy Clement, 
Deanna Ordoyne and Judy Callahan. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 
22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lebert and Estellina Hebert Clement; 
four brothers, Leonard Clement, George Clement, Etienne Clement and Philip 
Clement and three sisters, Helen Roger, Julie Richard and Elda Guillot.

Landry Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.

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Kerrie Hinckley

Kerrie A Exely Hinckley, 29, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kirkland, 
Wash., died Aug. 1, 1997, at the University of Washington Medical Center in 
Seattle.

She was the wife of Ken Hinckley; daughter of Bill and Vicki Exely of Longwood, 
Fla.; sister of Wendy Exely of Indianapolis, Ind.; granddaughter of Cora Lee 
Smith of Thibodaux and Bill and Rita Exely of Louisville, Ky.

She was a graduate of Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, Fla., and a graduate 
of the University of Miami and the University of Virginia.

Donations to The American Cancer Society arc preferred.

Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle was in charge of arrangements.

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Carlton Rousse

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Carlton Antoine Rousse, 58, a native of 
Galliano and resident of Paradis who died at 11:15 p.m. Aug. 1, 1997.

Burial was in St. Gertrude Cemetery.

He was the husband of Patsy Price Rousse; the step-father of Lloyd Soudelier, 
Wayne Soudelier, Todd Soudelier, Sandra Whitaker and Tammy Breaux; the brother 
of Calvin Rousse, Elvest Rousse, Ruby Callais and Elaine Ezell. He is also 
survived by 11 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Antoinette Guidry Rousse.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Milda S. Thibodaux

A Mass of Christian burial was scheduled at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth 
Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Milda Simoneaux Theriot Thibodaux, 72, a 
native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville who died Aug. 1, 1997.

Burial was in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

She was the mother of Mrs. N.J. "Patricia" Cavalier, Mrs. Bobby "Nancy" Hebert, 
Sonya Lamerez and Cecile "Lullette" Daigle. She is also survived by five 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harrison Theriot and Peter 
Thibodaux; her parents Arthur and Lamina Landry Simoneaux; two brothers, Arthur 
Simoneaux Jr. and Ronald Simoneaux; and a sister. Evelyn S. Theriot

Landry Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Clara Blanchard

A Mass of Christian burial was scheduled today at 10 a.m. at St Mary Nativity 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Clara Maud Blanchard, 88, a native of 
Monticello, Ark., and a resident of Raceland, who died at 2:10 p.m. Aug. 2, 
1997.

Burial was in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews.

She was the wife of Joseph E. Blanchard Sr., the step-mother of Joseph 
Blanchard Jr., and the sister of Minnie Lee Cotton. She is also survived by 
five grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ella Brown, her daughter 
Bonnie Workinger and her stepdaughter Joan B. Toups.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nolan J. Boudreaux

Religious services were held Monday at Christian Family Center in Galliano for 
Nolan Joseph Boudreaux Sr., 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut 
Off who died Aug. 2, 1997.

Burial was in the Cheramie Cemetery.

He was the husband of Virgus Collins Boudreaux; son of Aladorin Hodge 
Boudreaux; father of Nolan J. Boudreaux Jr., Ted Boudreaux, Ned Boudreaux, 
Elizabeth "Libby" Gisclair, Myrna Cheramie, Darlene LeBoeuf, Arlene Boudreaux, 
Penny Naquin and Dovie Naquin; and brother of Eula Mae Gisclair. He is also 
survived by 20 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Boudreaux Sr.; two brothers, Adam 
Boudreaux Jr. and Corbert Boudreaux; and a sister, Dorita Vaughn.

Boudreaux was a founding member and officer of the Christian Family Center. He 
was a member of the Lafourche Lodge No. 427.

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Robinette Gilton

A musical religious service is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Robinette Ann Gilton, 31, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville who died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997 at Leonard Chabert 
Medical Center in Houma.

Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. at the church. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. 
Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The 
Rev. Dr. Leroy Alvin Taylor will officiate.

She was the daughter of the Rev. Harry Gilton of Napoleonville; mother of 
Bradrick A. Gilton, Brian Keith Gilton and Heather Gilton, all of 
Napoleonville; sister of the Rev. David B. Gilton, Irene G. Wade, Rose Mary 
Gilton, Barbara Rainey, Emily Gilton, Donner Brown, Helen Moton, Mary Grace 
Bell, Alma Rose Wiggins and Robin Ann Gilton, all of Napoleonville.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Fannie M. Gilton; one brother, Harry 
Gilton II; one sister Patricia Ann Gilton Moore.

She was a member of the St Charles Baptist Church Choir and the Gilton Family 
Choir.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Cecile Chauvin

Religious Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus 
Hall in Chauvin for Cecile "Susie" Chauvin, 36, a native of Atmore, Ala., and 
resident of Chauvin, who died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997.

Visitation is scheduled from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at the hall. 
Burial will be at the Chauvin Cemetery.

She was the wife of Jamie Chauvin; the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy Jean 
Whittaker Peacock; the mother of Joshua Nelton, Carl and Guy Bergeron, 
Alexander Watson, Jamison Chauvin, Kelly Nelton, Rosalia and Lorali Bergeron 
and Jamie Lee Chauvin and the sister of Cecil Peacock and Rachel Peacock.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Barcellona

Wake services will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for James 
W. Barcellona, 22, a native and resident of New Orleans who died Sunday, Aug. 
3, 1997.

He was the son of Raymond and Linda Barcellona; grandson of Dorothy Fortado; 
brother of Jasson A., Bruce A., and Michelle Marie Barcellona.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Carver Biewer.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Ordoyne

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ 
the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward "Wag" Joseph Ordoyne, 81, 
a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997.

Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the husband of Asapazie Himel Ordoyne; father of Edward Joseph Ordoyne 
Jr., Ernest Albert Ordoyne, Mercedes O. Hebert and Shirley O. Fairfax; brother 
of Elizabeth Hebert.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Adolphine Boudreaux Ordoyne; 
brothers, Oliver, Olivean and Nicholas Ordoyne; sisters, Theresa Waguespack, 
Olivia Hebert Gonzales, Hortense Clement, Eugenie Hebert and Corina Hebert; and 
one grandson.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Albert Viguerie

A Mass of Christian-burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St Francis 
de Sales Cathedral for Albert Robert Viguerie, 61, a native and resident of 
Houma who died at 7:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma and from 10 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the cathedral.

Burial will be in Terrebonne Memorial Park.

He was the husband of Mary "Beth" Gianelloni Viguerie.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frances Eugene Viguerie and Ella 
Sellers Viguerie.

He was a graduate of Terrebonne High School and received a Bachelor of Science 
degree in education in 1959 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 
Lafayette. He served in the U.S. Army and was previously employed by the 
Terrebonne Parish School Board as a history, physical education and driver's 
education teacher and by American Bank and Trust Co. of Houma as vice president 
in charge of computer operations and debit card banking. At the time of his 
death he was employed by South Louisiana Bank as senior officer in charge of 
operations. He was a charter member of Ellendale Country Club and a longtime 
member of the Louisiana Banker's Association Bank Security Committee.

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

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Calvin Collins

Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Cut 
Off for Calvin Collins, 55, a native of Cut Off and resident of Boutte who died 
Monday, Aug. 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
the funeral home.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery.

He was the husband of Mary Ann Guidry Collins; son of Antoine and Cleonise 
Curole Collins; father of Randy Collins, Sandy Collins Key and Fandy Collins 
Miller, brother of Diane Dubois Collins. He is also survived by five 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Collins.

He was a member of the World-wide Church of God Spokesmen Club and Ministry 
Club.

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

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David Vizier

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady 
of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for David Joseph Vizier, 41, a native 
and resident of Larose who died Monday, Aug. 4, 1997.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church.

Burial arrangements are incomplete.

He was the husband of Monell Griffin Vizier, son of Earline and Lipton Vizier 
Sr.; father of Tanya Vizier and Hannah Vizier; brother of Kurt Vizier, Ty 
"Buck" Vizier and Marlene Folse.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Lipton Vizier Jr., and one sister, 
Debra Ann Vizier.

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

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Clarence Chiasson

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Clarence Thomas Chiasson Sr., 72, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, 1997.

Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Adeline Chiasson; the father of Bruce T., Joey P., Bobby 
J. and Clarence "Butch" Chiasson, Brenda Thibodaux, Nancy Sonnier and Wanda 
Swafford; the brother of Dennis and Huey Chiasson, Mae Morvant, Elise Morvant, 
Rita Thibodeaux and Shirley Boudreaux. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren 
and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alcee and Laura Chiasson and his 
sisters Rosa Mae Chiasson, Leonise Gauthier and Maria Gauthier.

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Jasper Hebert

Immediate family and close friends are invited to attend a gathering 6-8 p.m. 
before a private memorial service at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma today for 
Jasper Anthony Hebert, 74, a native and resident of Houma who died at 8:50 a.m. 
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1997.

He was the husband of Gloria Duplantis Hebert; father of David J. Hebert and 
Alison Hebert; brother of Carroll Hebert of Houma and Patrick Hebert of 
Shreveport

He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford Hebert and Margaret "Dussie" 
Belanger Hebert; and one brother Horace Hebert

The owner of Hebert Rentals and Quality Auto Wash, he was a veteran of World 
War II.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Terrebonne Parish 
Library.

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

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Johnell Mitchell

Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall 
Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Johnell Mitchell, 59, a native and resident 
of Belle Rose who died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1997, at his residence.

Burial will be in First Isreal Baptist Cemetery in Belle Alliance.

He was the father of Lisa Miller of White Castle, Berthella Miller of 
Donaldsonville, Johnell Jr., Joesph and Patrick Miller, all of Donaldsonville; 
and brother of Yvonne Mitchell of New Orleans. He is also survived by 15 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gladys and O'Neal Mitchell.

He was a retired farm laborer.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Laura Arzola

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Sept 8 at St Francis 
de Sales Cathedral for Laura Emmanuelli-Arzola, 78, a native and resident of 
Puerto Rico, who died at 9 a.m. Aug. 6, 1997, as the result of a stroke.

She was the wife of Dr. Asdrubal Arzola; mother of Dr. Fernando, Helen and 
Laura Arzola and Doris Rivera; sister of Anarda Emmanuelli. She is also 
survived by nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Virginia Negroni 
Emmanuelli; and two brothers, Anibal and Julio Emmanuelli.

She was a homemaker and teacher and a member of the Lady's Civic Club of Puerto 
Rico.

Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred.

Mayaquez Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

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Lillian Chiasson

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Mary 
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Lillian Robichaux Chiasson, 86, a 
native and resident of Raceland who died at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday (Aug 6, 1997).

Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Eddie Anthony Chiasson, Joyce Plaisance, Elaine Truxillo, 
Margaret Falgout and Lillian Johnson. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 
32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddy Chiasson; parents, Pierre and 
Imizle Babin Robichaux; brother, Merile "Nick" Robichaux; three sisters, Mary 
Guidry, May Guidry and Josephine Wagnor, and one half-sister Eunice LeCompte.

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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James Smith

Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Baptist Church in 
Napoleonville for James Smith Sr., 45, a native and resident of Labadieville 
who died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical 
Center.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday at St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery. The Rev. Louis Clark will officiate.

He was the husband of Ethel Ratliff Smith; father of James Jr., Desmond and 
Resmond Smith of Labadieville and Danyell Smith of Thibodaux; son of Maggie 
Gilton; brother of Jeanetta Thomas of Napoleonville, Lillian Curtis of 
Labadieville, Evelyn Lynette Lee of Sacramento, Calif., Edward Tunson of 
Labadieville, Ellis Smith Jr. of Napoleonville and Randy Gilton of Thibodaux. 
He is also survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Smith Sr., and a brother, 
Sterling Gilton.

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

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Ruby Adams

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph 
Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Ruby Ayo Adams, 75, a native of Labadieville and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Terry and Daniel Adams, Betty Strong, Mary Jones, 
Geraldine Leonard and Priscilla Ryan; sister of Joyce Ayo Boudreaux. She is 
also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Adams; parents, Raymond and 
Eugenie Larose Adams; and two brothers, Clifton and Paul Olden Ayo.

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

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Rudy Plaisance Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Rudy Mitchel Plaisance Jr., 38, a native and 
resident of Galliano. (Died 8 Aug 1997-from SSDI)

Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

He was the son of Rudy Sr. and Jeanette Thomassie Plaisance; father of Zeke and 
Tarah Plaisance; brother of Rhonda Shuttle.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Plaisance.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Willie Wright

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in 
Ewellville for Willie Wright, 72, a native of Belle Rose and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Aug. 8, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

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. Lloyd Jones will officiate. 

He was the husband of Mildred Williams Wright of Thibodaux; father of 
Celestine, Rose, Joyce, Willie Jr., Walter, Herman, Joseph and Clifton Wright 
and Henrietta Avery, all of Thibodaux, and Kentrell Wright of Madison, Neb.; 
brother of Adeline McClain of New Orleans.

He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestine and Myles Wright; a 
daughter, Flora Weber; a brother, Walter Wright; two sisters, Roseer Bertha and 
Ileanthea Ewell; and a granddaughter, Betty Ross.

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

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Emile Blanchard Sr.

A religious service took place at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home for 
Emile Joseph "Melo" Blanchard Sr., 59, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident 
of Chauvin, who died at 5:55 p.m. Aug. 9, 1997.

He was the husband of Shirley Faye Blanchard; father of Essay "Buddy" Blanchard 
of Douglasville, Ga., Cynthia Louise Faucheaux of Raceland, Emile J. Blanchard 
Jr. of Thibodaux and Tommie Jean Chaplin of Natchez, Miss.; brother of Roland, 
Ivy and Donald Blanchard. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Essay Joseph and Clesida Thibodaux 
Blanchard; a sister, Doris Mae Blanchard; and five brothers, Ira, Wilson, 
Virgis, Essie and Andy Blanchard.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Claude Borne

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Claude Joseph Borne, 49, a native of Golden 
Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:33 a.m. Aug. 9, 1997.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the father of Cynthia Borne Sanchez; brother of Landry, Steven, Ella and 
Edward "Bo Boy" Borne, Leona Plaisance and Lorecia Dantin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Avaris and Shirley Labiche Borne; four 
brothers, Albert, Johnny, Harry and Tilton "T-Nue" Borne; and a sister, Lorina 
Borne Cheramie.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Agnes Diaz

A funeral took place at 10 a.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for 
Agnes Diaz Diaz, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 9, 1997.

Burial was in First Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifton J. Bernard; second 
husband, Leonce P. Diaz; parents, Theodule and Laurentia Navarre Diaz; two 
brothers, Wallace and Louis Diaz; and three sisters, Adele D. Clement, Marie D. 
Duet and Emelia D. Heriard.

She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.

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

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Audrey Saunier

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Audrey Vizier Saunier, 56, a native of Golden 
Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6 a.m. Aug. 9, 1997.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow.

She was the wife of Felix A. Saunier; mother of Tal A. Saunier; sister of Mrs. 
Lloyd (Dot) Guidry Sr. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcellus "Ben" and Cherita Toups 
Vizier, and a brother, Wesley Vizier.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Cecil Bergeron Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St 
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Cecil Bergeron Sr., 64, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 10, 1997.

Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the husband of Marie Servino Bergeron; father of Cecil J. Bergeron Jr.; 
brother of Phil Jr., Bobby and Richard Bergeron, Jerie Gillaspie and Connie 
Long. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip C. Sr. and Annette Beauvais 
Bergeron; and a brother, Charles Bergeron.

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

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Raymond Brasher

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Nativity 
of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia for Raymond Donovan Brasher, 62, who 
died at 9:20 a.m. Aug. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Evangline Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Lake Charles.

He was the husband of Marcella Elizabeth Clement; father of Karla Ray Brasher 
Dupuis, Rachel Elizabeth Brasher Clawson and Shawn Clement Brasher Schroeders. 
He is also survived by one sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Raymond Brasher and Bretiece 
Bruce Patterson.

Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

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Earl Trahan

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian 
Church in Gray for Earl J. "Rags" Trahan, 63, a native of Houma and resident of 
Bayou Blue, who died at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 11, 1997.

He was the husband of June Trahan; son of Angelique Crochet Trahan; father of 
Tony, Joseph Lee and Earline "Kitty" Trahan; stepfather of Roma "Jimmy" 
Cormier, Monica Gaines, Debra Levron, Stella "Pinky" Rousseau and Melissa 
Trahan; brother of Oswald Jr., Melvin, Enos and Wallace Trahan and Malvina 
Porche. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vilma Laverne Trahan; father, 
Oswald Joseph Trahan Sr.; a daughter, Angela "Goldie" Trahan; a brother, Ronald 
Paul Trahan; two sisters, Mary Louise Trahan and Dorothy Arnona; and a 
grandchild.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of 
Acacia Temple of Baton Rouge -Shriner, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 32nd 
Degree; Walter Irving Lanier No. 307 F&AM of Thibodaux and Houma Dune Patrol of 
Houma Shrine Club. He was a retired employee of McDermott Offshore Division.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Lillian Batiste

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in 
Donaldsonville for Lillian L Batiste, 74, a native of Bayou Goula and resident 
of Donaldsonville, who died Aug. 12, 1997, at River West Medical Center in 
Plaquemine.

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

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Melvin Williams will officiate.

She was the mother of Annie Mae, Albertha, Joann, Alvin, John and James Batiste 
Jr., all of Donaldsonville, and Ivory Batiste of Paincourtville. She is also 
survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Batiste Sr.; parents, James and 
Bertha Little; and two daughters, Linda Lee and Brenda Batiste.

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

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Phyllis Guidry

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Patrick 
Catholic Church of Gibson for Phyllis Ann Barras Guidry, 63, a native and 
resident of Gibson, who died at 5:10 a.m. Aug. 12, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Charles Farrell Guidry of Gibson; mother of Stephen Lee 
Guidry of New Orleans and Kent Charles Guidry of Lafayette. She is also 
survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee L. and Malvina Blanchard Barras; 
and two brothers, Clyde Barras and Louis Blanchard.

She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's. After teaching at Gibson Elementary 
School for 15 years, she became principal of the school and retired after 
serving in that capacity for 14 years.

She was office manager with C&R Auto Service. She was also the organist at St 
Patrick's Catholic Church for many years.

Donations to Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, c/o Geist 
Street, Houma, LA 70360 are preferred.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Irene Thibodaux

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irene Himel Thibodaux, 84, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 12, 1997.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

His [Her] body has been donated to science.

She was the mother of Calvin, LeRoy, Chris and Terry Thibodaux, Margaret 
Chiasson, Audrey Berthelot, Bonnie Stutes, Connie Toups, Jerry Daigle and Cathy 
Deroche. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Reynold Thibodaux Jr.

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Cecile Amedee

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady 
of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Cecile Becnel Amedee, 81, a native and 
resident of Vacherie, who died at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 13, 1997, in Thibodaux.

Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Clarence Waguespack will officiate.

She was the mother of Mary Ann Folse, Janice Borne, Hilda Folse, Charlene Goan, 
Rosie Delatte and Nolan, Gary, Lonnie, Wayne and Frankie Amedee; sister of 
Therese Reulet and Guy, Gaston and Roy Becnel. She is also survived by 41 
grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ives Amedee; parents, Samuel and 
Clemence Folse Becnel; a son, Richard Amedee; two brothers, Henry and Judge 
Charles Stanley Becnel; and three grandchildren.

Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Aline Guidry

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Aline Picou Guidry, 91, a native and resident of 
Cut Off, who died at 2:20 p.m. Aug. 13, 1997.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of C.J. and Dorothy Guidry; sister of Arthur Picou. She is 
also survived by five grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas M. Guidry; parents, Franklin 
and Aurora Galjour Picou; a sister, Armel Parra; two brothers, Wiltz and 
Antoine Picou; and a half-brother, Lewis Richard.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles Pitre

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Annunziata 
Catholic Church in Houma for Charles J. Pitre, 66, a native of Grosse Tete and 
resident of Houma, who died at 11:45 a.m. Aug. 13, 1997.

Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home and 9 to 11 
a.m. Friday at the church.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He was the husband of Joyce Deroche Pitre; son of Ursula Comeaux Pitre; father 
of Charles Jr. and James Pitre, Mrs. Darrell (Charolette) Parfait and Mrs. 
Keith (Debbie) Dehart; brother of Urbin Jr. and Aswell Pitre and Mrs. Jackie 
(Linda) Bonvillain. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Urbin Pitre Sr.; and a brother, Leroy 
Pitre.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War.

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Marie Singleton

A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church 
in Plattenville for Marie A. Singleton, 15, a native and resident of 
Paincourtville, who died Aug. 13, 1997, at her residence.

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

Burial will be in First Israel Baptist Cemetery in Belle Alliance.

The Rev. Douglas Pierre will officiate.

She was the sister of Kentrella, Deen and Dana Singleton, all of 
Paincourtville.

She was the daughter of the late Odessa Singleton and was preceded in death by 
her grandparents, Andrew and Bessie Hills.

She was a student at Assumption High School.

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

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Odessa Singleton

A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at, Cannon Baptist Church 
in Plattenville for Odessa H. Singleton, 34, a native and resident of 
Paincourtville, who died Aug. 13, 1997, at her residence.

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

Burial will be in First Israel Baptist Cemetery in Belle Alliance.

The Rev. Douglas Pierre will officiate.

She was the mother of Andrew, Kentrella, Deena and Dana Singleton, all of 
Paincourtville; sister of Stephanie Sargent and Acquinnia and Steven Hills, all 
of Paincourtville, and Andrew Jr. and Telemachus Hills, both of New Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Bessie Hills; two sisters, 
Kantrella Sargent and Crytranesta Hills; and her grandmother, Dorothy Coleman.

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

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Frances Blanchard

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the 
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Frances Blanchard, 95, a native of 
Paincourtville and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:14 p.m. Aug. 14, 1997.

Burial was in St Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne and Florence B. Blanchard 
and a brother, Claiborne John Blanchard.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Willie Mae Boston

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Willie Mae Legendre Boston, 75, a 
native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, who died at 4 p.m. Aug. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Louis N. Boston; daughter of Josephine Daigle Legendre; 
mother of Thomas J. and Gerard A. Boston and Kathy Boston Bach; sister of Ethel 
L and Theresa L Roger. She is also survived by one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Legendre; two brothers, 
Francis and Eugene Legendre Sr.; and a sister, Marie Louise Legendre.

She was a member of the Country Acres Garden Club, the Schriever Homemakers 
Club, Court Anna Maria 993 Catholic Daughters of America, 3rd Order of Mount 
Carmel, Thibodaux Memorial VFW Post 5097 Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Bridget 
Community Club.

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

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Troy Edwards

A religious service is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Institute of 
Divine Metaphysical Research, 6760 Morrison Road, New Orleans, for Troy 
Edwards, 21, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died Aug. 14, 1997, of 
gunshot wounds.

Visitation will be 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Institute.

His remains will be cremated.

He was the son of Cheryl Elaine Vallery of Harvey; brother of Dione, Roy Jr., 
Shantelle, Angel, Gaynale, Joi and Yashua Edwards and Michelle Thompson.

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

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Agatha Orgeron

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Agatha Ledet Orgeron, 82, a native and 
resident of Larose, who died at 6:35 a.m. Aug. 14, 1997.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Belton Orgeron and Eva Barrios. She is also survived by 
10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwin Orgeron; parents, Gustave and 
Methillia O. Ledet two sons, Elwin Jr. and Jerry Orgeron Sr.; five brothers, 
Levi, Levy, Beauregard Sr., Albert and Edgar Ledet; and three sisters, Jane and 
Victoria Chiasson and Lydia Danos.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Alyson Picou

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Alyson Nicole Picou, 11, a native of 
Altus, Okla., and resident of Beebe, Ark., who died at 1 p.m. Aug. 14, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the daughter of Billy and Bobby Cunningham Picou; granddaughter of Earl 
John Picou and Eugene and Linda S. Cunningham; great-granddaughter of Merlin 
and Gladys Schaubhut; sister of Lea Picou.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Camille Picou.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements

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Nora Rogers

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout 
Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Nora Himel Rogers, 85, a native of Houma and 
resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

She was the mother of Leroy Rogers and Leonise Fremin, both of Bayou Blue, and 
Connie White of Houma; sister of Sidney Himel of Bayou Blue. She is also 
survived by 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Joseph Rogers; parents, Davis 
and Adaline Matherne Rogers; a son, Johnny Rogers; two brothers, Isaac and Ivy 
Himel; and a great-grandchild.

She was a parishioner of St Louis Catholic Church and was a homemaker.

Donations to a favorite charity are preferred.

Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia Bergeron

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral 
Home Chapel in Houma for Virginia Marie Portier Bergeron, 72, a native and 
resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Aug. 15, 1997.

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

She was the wife of Robert Anthony Bergeron Sr. of Houma; mother of Robert 
"Bobby" Jr. and Roy Bergeron Sr., Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Naquin, Susan Cantrelle and 
Virginia "Tee" Autin, all of Houma; sister of Delvin Portier and Mrs. Clifford 
(Ruby) Portier Bernard, both of Thibodaux, and Hayes Portier Sr. of Houma. She 
is also survived by 20 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Serville and Lillian Hebert Portier, 
a son, Philip Bergeron Sr.; two brothers, Lawrence and Alvin Portier Sr.; a 
sister, Mae Hebert and a great-grandchild, Joey Hyde Jr.

She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.

She was a homemaker.

Chauvin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Benito Cheramie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Benito J. Cheramie, 77, a 
native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:40 a.m. Aug. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the husband of Florence Gisclair Cheramie; father of Douglas J. and Dino 
Cheramie and Sandra Folse; brother of Dolty Jr. and Nolan "Mike" Cheramie and 
Lucia Lombas. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolty Sr. and Dorcilia Terrebonne 
Cheramie.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a member of Knights of 
Columbus Council 9000.

Donations to Terrebonne General Cancer Center are preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Perry Jupiter Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Phillip Baptist 
Church in Labadieville for Perry Jupiter Sr., 60, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, who died at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 15, 1997, at Our Lady of the Lake 
Assumption in Napoleonville.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. James Williams will officiate.

He was the son of Maude Cooks of Labadieville; devoted friend of Millie Jones 
of Donaldsonville; father of Herman Smith Jr. of Napoleonville, William and 
Wilbert Cooks of Thibodaux, Stanley Cooks of New Orleans and Perry Jupiter Jr. 
of Donaldsonville; stepfather of Terry Cheatman of Thibodaux and Zenna, 
Curthis, Elroy and Artamus Cooks of Donaldsonville; brother of Johnnie Mae 
Singleton, Margaret Dorsey, Ulysses, Sterling, Winnie, Mary Ann and Brenda Lee 
Cooks and Olivia Washington; stepbrother of Betty, Hester Mae, Dorothy, 
Gertrude, Larry, Lionel, Brenda, Dianna and Bernice Jupiter, all of 
Napoleonville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elester Jupiter, father, Wallace Jupiter 
Sr.; grandparents, August Short and Mary Williams and Mandy and Rose Robertson; 
stepmother, Letha Jupiter, two stepbrothers, Wallace Jr. and Loris Jupiter, a 
stepson, Arthur Bush; and a grandson, Robin Cooks.

He was a member of St Phillip Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Marion Pitre

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Marion Himel Pitre, 74, a native of 
Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. Aug. 15, 1997.

Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery.

She was the sister of Joycelyn H. Richard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Pitre; and parents, Sidney and 
Una L. Himel.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Charles Richard

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph 
Co-cathedral, in Thibodaux for Charles T. Richard, 95, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at midnight Aug. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Anna Lorio Richard; brother of Hubert, Beatrice and 
Cecile Richard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Olivia Rodrigue Richard; 
and six brothers, Philip, Claude, Armond, Roger, Eugene and Robert Richard.

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

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Hilda Lobenstein

A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. today at liberty Cemetery in Liberty, 
Miss., for Hilda Gordon Smith Lobenstein, 86, a native of Liberty and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 16, 1997, at St Anne General Hospital 
in Raceland.

She was the mother of Margaret Smith Sollars of Thibodaux; stepmother of Robert 
G. Smith of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister of Kenneth Gordon of Liberty, Miss., 
William Gordon of Columbus, S.C., Clifford Gordon of Madison, NJ., and Mary 
Haynes and Margaret Tuney, both of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by two 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert S. Smith; second 
husband, Eric J. Lobenstien; parents, Charles T. and Lucille Butler Gordon; 
three brothers, Charles and Joseph Gordon and Neil Gordon Head; and a 
granddaughter, Sara Sollars Babin.

She was a former resident of New Orleans and was a retired school teacher with 
40 years of service  the last 25 of which were spent teaching seventh-grade 
English at St Martin's Episcopal School. She was a member of Thibodaux United 
Methodist Church and the American Contract Bridge League. She was a life master 
of the American Contract Bridge League and winner of the Presidential Club in 
the national competition held in Los Angeles.

She was a 1932 graduate of Mississippi College for Women with a Bachelor of 
Arts degree.

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Norby Boudreaux

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Norby S. Boudreaux, 81, a 
native of Thibodaux and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:03 p.m. Aug. 
17, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Mary Ann Callais; brother of Bernice B. Riche and Noelie 
B. Pitre. He is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sogan Terrebonne Boudreaux; parents, 
Lovincy and Ida Bourgeois Boudreaux; a sister, Julie Navarre; and four 
brothers, Ivy, Julien, Volney and Norman Boudreaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Jacob Chighizola

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle 
Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Jacob K. "Chick-A-Dee" Chighizola, 69, a 
native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 4 a.m. Aug. 17, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Alva B. Chighizola; son of Pauline S. Chighizola; father 
of Jacob Kelly Chighizola Jr., Penny Besson arid Peggy Chance; brother of Jane 
C. Naomi and Tina C. Marceaux. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Watson Chighizola

He was a member of Knights of Columbus No. 3150, an active member of Cursillo 
No. 34 and a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle. He was a retired 
employee of Exxon Co., U.S A

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

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Bessie Guidry

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral 
Home in Raceland for Bessie Cressonie Guidry, 68, a native of Gheens and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 4:20 a.m. Aug. 17, 1997.

Burial was in St Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She was the mother of Gary, Ralph and Dennis Guidry and Cheryl Moore; sister of 
Herbert, Whitney and Ronnie Cressonie., Pearl Champagne, Betty Babin, Nellie 
Livesy, Dorothy Thomas and Rocky Lee Gros. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Guidry Jr.; parents, Harry and 
Blanche Matherne Cressonie; and a sister, Mary Cheramie.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Hazel Paige

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church 
in Thibodaux for Hazel R. Paige, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

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

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Friday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Roland Paige Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Roland Paige Jr. 
of Napoleonville and Ethel Joseph of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Rhoden and Mary Joseph Owens; 
and a brother, Clarence Buckley.

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

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Irvin Lirette

Arrangements are pending for Irvin "Paco" Lirette, 36, a native of New Orleans 
and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. Aug. 18, 1997.

Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.

He was the brother of Norris Jr. and Charles Fanguy, William Joseph Lirette 
Jr., Dena Hood and Barbara "Blondie" Deroche.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Sr. and Hazel Smith 
Lirette; grandparents, Azelia and Wallace Smith; a brother, Jeffery Paul 
Lirette; and two sisters, Dianna Pierre and Betty Jean "Black Gal" Fanguy.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Bobbie Livas

A religious service took place at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist 
Church in Schriever for Bobbie Jean Livas, 40, a native of Schriever and 
resident of Morgan City, who died Aug. 18, 1997, at Lakewood Medical Center in 
Morgan City.

Burial was in Halfway Cemetery in Gray.

The Rev. Ulysses Thomas officiated.

She was the wife of Eric Livas Sr. of Houma; daughter of Lawrence Sr. and Ada 
Winslow of Schriever, mother of Eric Livas Jr. of Schriever and Trina Livas of 
Atlanta; sister of Len Roy Winslow of Birmingham, Charles Winslow of Schriever 
and Earl Winslow of Los Angeles.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Jr. and L.J. Winslow, and 
two sisters, Hilda and Wilma Winslow.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Anthony Bouffanie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Anthony "Tony" Bouffanie, 49, a native 
of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died Aug. 19, 1997.

Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Cut Off.

He was the ex-husband of Carol Dantin and Barbara Gaeto; father of Brian, Gina, 
Lisa, Brian, William "Billy" and Anthony "Tony" Bouffanie Jr. and Tammy Duet; 
brother of Ernest Jr., Kelly, Louis and Susan Bouffanie, Coreen Pitre and 
Doreen LeBoeuf. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Josephine Gaeto 
Bouffanie; a brother, Russell Bouffanie; and a sister, Cathy Bouffanie.

He was a member of TOPS.

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

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Ivy Bourgeois

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Ivy Paul Bourgeois, 91, a native and resident of 
Cut Off, who died at 1:24 p.m. Aug. 19, 1997.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

He was the father of Louis and Woodrow "Pete" Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elodie Pierce Bourgeois; 
four brothers, Jeffery, Jessie, Edward and Ernest Bourgeois; and three sisters, 
Nita B. Thomassie, Gladys B. Drew and Cornelia Bourgeois.

He was a member of V.F.W. Post 8538 of Larose.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.

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Florence Carter

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Old Fountain Baptist 
Church in Thibodaux for Florence Carter, 87, a native of Napoleonville and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 19, 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 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Eartha Lee Carter of New Orleans and Eddie Carter Jr., 
Lee Banks and John Williams, all of Thibodaux; sister of Eula Matthews and 
Herbert Chevis, both of Thibodaux.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Rebecca Johnson Carter; a 
daughter, Willie Mae Hubbard; a son, Junius Lee Banks; a brother, Clarence 
Thomas; and a sister, Eartha Lee.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Dorothy Matherne

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Luling for Dorothy Mae Sevin Matherne, 63, a native 
of Raceland and resident of Luling, who died Aug. 19, 1997.

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

Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

She was the wife of Jerry N. Matherne; mother of Shane A. and Robert M. 
Matherne, Marianne M. St. Romain and Lisa M. Ballard; sister of Gerald and 
Clifton Sevin, Mona Toups and Margie Caillouet.  She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand Sr. and Bernadette Dempster 
Sevin; two sisters, Alice Pelotto and Loretta Gaudet; and three brothers, Earl, 
Ferdinand Jr. and Lawrence Sevin.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Cory Borne

Service time is pending for Cory J. Borne, 23, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 20, 1997.

Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

He was the dear friend of Sherry Benoit; son of Jucy Percel and Earl Borne; 
father of Stefan Benoit; grandson of Una R. Borne and Bernice Breaux.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Earnest Borne Sr. and Noland 
Percel.

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William Osmond

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for William John Osmond, 86, a native of 
New York and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 12:20 p.m. Aug. 20, 1997.

Visitation will be 7 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the companion of Marcella Lorio; father of Stephen Osmond; brother of 
Georgina Miranda. He is also survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Julia Osmond.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Almeta Sawyer

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist 
Church in Labadieville for Almeta Sawyer, 78, a native and resident of 
Labadieville, who died Aug. 20, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of Allena Sawyer of New Orleans and Sam Sawyer Jr. of 
Labadieville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Carrie M. Sawyer; two 
sisters, Priscilla S. Bolden and Josephine S. Mead; and a brother, Joseph 
Sawyer.

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

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Pearl Thomas

A religious service took place at 8 p.m. Sunday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church 
in Napoleonville for Pearl L. Thomas, 82, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, who died at 9:55 p.m. Aug. 20, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional 
Medical Centers.

Dismissal was at 11 a.m. today, and burial was in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Herman Daniels officiated.

She was the mother of Joseph Thomas Jr. of Napoleonville. She is also survived 
by 10 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Sr.; a son, Henry 
Thomas Sr.; parents, Gerogianna and Adam Bates Sr.; four sisters, Olivia B. 
Burrell, Mary B. Cheatham, Luberita B. Reese and Georgiana Holmes; and a great-
great-grandson, Dwayne Bray.

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

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Annie Bergeron

A graveside service took place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cheramie Cemetery in 
Galliano for Annie Pitre Bergeron, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident 
of Galliano, who died at 1:17 p.m. Aug. 22, 1997.

She was the mother of Ted and Voltaire Bergeron. She is also survived by six 
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Bergeron; parents, Voltaire 
and Laura Toups Pitre; three brothers, Sidney, Dumas and Manuel Pitre; four 
sisters, Romela Anselmi, Dumescia Dantin, Zoe Pitre and Zelma Williams; and a 
grandchild.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Johnnye Durant

A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Frink Baptist Church in McAlester, 
Okla., for Johnnye Durant, 74, a native of Hartshorne, Okla., and resident of 
McAlester, Okla., who died Aug. 22, 1997, at her residence.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The Rev. James R. Collins will officiate.

She was the wife of Al Durant; mother of Mrs. Don (Stella) Little and John Al 
Durant, both of Raceland, Roger R. Durant of Van Buren, Ark., and Jimmy Durant 
of Okarche, Okla. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Estalla White Huffman; a 
brother, Claude Keeling; and a sister, Katherine Adams.

She was active in Alanon and enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She was a member 
of Frank Baptist Church. She worked most of her life in the grocery business.

Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory of McAlester, Okla., is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Blanche Pellegrin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Chauvin for Blanche Chauvin Pellegrin, 79, a native and 
resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in 
Chauvin and 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Sammel and Milka "Mitch" Pellegrin, Mrs. Will (Beverly) 
Theriot, Mrs. Alvin (Bobbie) LeCompte, Mrs. Gene (Gwen) Proft, Wendy Jennings 
and Mrs. Delton (Mary) Perrodin; sister of Andrew, Junis, Phillip and Anthony 
"Tony" Chauvin, Gertrude Angelette, Winnie Theriot and Cecile Theriot.  She is 
also survived by 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Easton Joseph Pellegrin; parents, 
Fred and Massie Robichaux Chauvin; two sons, Easton J. Jr. and Manuel Jude 
Pellegrin; and a brother, Wilbert Chauvin.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and 
the Ladies Altar Society. She was a homemaker.

Donations to Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 or McDonnell's Children's 
Services are preferred.

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Garland Aysen

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity 
Church in Raceland for Garland Joseph Aysen, a native and resident of Raceland, 
who died at 2:44 p.m. Aug. 23, 1997.

Burial was in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville.

He was the husband of Pearl Lirette Aysen; father of Bryan Aysen, Carol Ann 
Laurent, Crystal Theriot and Shirley Verdin; brother of Mary Ann Chatagnier and 
Marie Ponville. He is also survived by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Lydia Freeman Aysen; a 
daughter, Elizabeth Aysen; three brothers, Lloyd, Etienne and Ambrose Aysen; 
and a sister, Shirley Aysen.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 3665 of 
Raceland and American Legion Post 349 of Raceland. He was a retired employee of 
South Coast Sugars.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Louis Chighizola

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle 
Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Louis Paul "Cola" Chighizola, 63, a native 
and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 5:12 p.m. Aug. 23, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the son of Lillie Chighizola; brother of Ethel Chighizola and Hazel 
Quebodeaux.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Chighizola; father, Milton 
Chighizola; and a sister, Augusta Readenour.

He was a retired employee of the La. State Wildlife and Fisheries Department

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

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Earline Sims

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor 
Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Earline Mary "Marie" Bougere Sims, 51, a 
native of Bertrandville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 23, 1997, 
at her residence.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Joseph Rodney will officiate.

She was the wife of Leroy Sims Jr.; daughter of Permilla J. Bougere; mother of 
Cotina Ann and Pete Leroy Sims III, Angela Ann Hirsch and Earline M. Sims 
Verdin; sister of Norman J. Bougere. She is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Norman J. Bougere; two daughters; a 
granddaughter; and a brother, Alfred J. Bougere.

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

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Margarite Throne

A religious service took place at noon today at Morning Star Baptist Church in 
Raceland for Margarite Gales Throne, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who 
died at 7:02 p.m. Aug. 23, 1997, at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma.

Burial was in Mary's Cemetery in Mathews. 

The Rev. Levi Jones officiated. 

She was the wife of Gary Throne of Brooklyn, NY., mother of Terry Throne and 
Chandra Smith, both of Raceland; sister of David, Irvin Jr., Ernest, Jeffery, 
Evelyn and Ramona Gales, Rosemary Ballard and Dolores Robinson, all of 
Raceland, James Johnson of Thibodaux and Joseph Gales Sr. of New Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Sr. and Dorothy Gales; and a 
sister, Emelda Gales Fisher.

She was a member of Morning Star Baptist and enjoyed sewing and fishing.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Lucina Tregle

A funeral is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station 
for Lucina Tregle, 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-
aux-Chenes, who died at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 23, 1997.

Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
the fire station.

Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery.

She was the former wife of Henry Tregle; mother of Darrell, Freddie and Elaine 
Naquin, Priscella Trahan, Bessie Robledo, Linda Fouessell and Enola Chaisson; 
sister of Ellis and Agnes Billiot and Elda Naquin. She is also survived by 23 
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Steve Naquin; parents, 
Anatole and Mary Verdin Billiot; and three brothers, Willie, William and Delvis 
Billiot

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Vivian Walker

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor 
Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Vivian Mary Walker, 85, a native and 
resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 23, 1997, at her residence.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Joseph Rodney will officiate.

She was the wife of Wilbert Walker; mother of Bertell Burd; sister of Anita 
Pleasant of New Orleans, Archie Burd of Philadelphia, Ulysses Burd of 
Shreveport, Clifton Burd of Lake-Charles and Lionel Burd of Donaldsonville. She 
is also survived by four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Enola and Theodore Burd Sr.; two 
sisters, Mable Andrew and Beatrice Exnicious; and three brothers, Theodore Jr., 
Henry and Everette Burd.

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

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Odette Wotipka

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Odette Boudreaux Wotipka, 87, a 
native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 23, 1997.

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

Burial will be in Roseland Memorial Park in Baton Rouge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wotipka; parents, Faustin and 
Myrthee Lasseigne Boudreaux; a brother, Eno Boudreaux; and a sister, Willie 
Davis.

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

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Edith Benoit

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edith G. Benoit, 74, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:39 a.m. Aug. 24, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the wife of Edmond Benoit; mother of Keith Benoit; sister of Felix 
Grabert and Emma Vicknair. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Emelia Lirette Grabert

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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David Bourgeois

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapel for David Paul Bourgeois, 25, a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of Choctaw, who died at 1 a.m. Aug. 24, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the son of Gerald and Marie "Lena" Cantrelle Bourgeois; brother of 
Melissa Billiot and Julie and Julia Bourgeois; stepbrother of Ricky Ledet, Dawn 
Crotwell and Torie Bourg; grandson of Celestine Cantrelle.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Cantrelle, Stella 
Lirette and Paul Bourgeois.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Haley Chamberlain

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Haley Nicole Chamberlain, 2, a native of Houma 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Aug. 24, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the daughter of Mickey Joseph Guidry and Dawn Marie Chamberlain; 
granddaughter of Robert and Gail Chamberlain and Elgy Guidry Jr. and Rita Ward.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Gene Triggs

A funeral took place at 10 a.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for 
Gene W. Triggs, 32, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 24, 1997.

Burial was in the Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing.

The Rev. Leonard Celestine officiated.

He was the husband of Angela Triggs of Thibodaux; father of Marquita Boyle of 
Hahnville; brother of Ethelene, Lance and Charles Bouvie, Curtis Triggs, Lottie 
Collas and Suvanne Goudy, all of Edgar, and Floyd Bradley of New Orleans.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Everlina Triggs; a brother, Leon 
Bouvie; foster parents, Charles and Bernice Bouvie; and grandparents, Elijah 
and Clara Triggs.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Annette Coglaiti

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist 
Church in Bayou Black for Annette Coglaiti, 83, a native of New Orleans and 
resident of Houma, who died at 11:56 Aug. 25, 1997.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories in New Orleans.

She was the mother of Joseph S. Jr., Mark J., John A and Norine F. Coglaiti; 
sister of Mark J. Gillies II. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Coglaiti Sr.; parents, Mark 
and Louise Unger Gillies; a sister, Hilda E. Gillies; and four grandchildren.

She was a member of the Easton Stars.

Donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of South Louisiana are 
preferred.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Parker

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Regular Baptist Church. 
901 5th St., Gretna, for Mary Louise Southall Parker, 51, a native of Gretna 
and resident of Harvey, who died Aug. 25, 1997, at West Jefferson Hospital in 
Marrero.

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

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday and burial will be in McDonoughville 
Cemetery.

The Rev. Daniel Powell will officiate.

She was the mother of Dana Mitchell and Derrick Parker, both of Harvey; foster 
mother of Raymond Southall; sister of Alice Richardson, Sharon Esteen and 
Vernon and Ronald Southall Sr. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca and Bernard Southall Sr.; and 
a brother, Bernard Southall Jr.

She was a teacher's assistant with the Jefferson Parish School System.

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

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John Sturdivant

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for John Henry Sturdivant, 79, a 
native of Mexia, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:20 p.m. 
Aug. 25, 1997.

A graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in Green Oaks Cemetery in 
Baton Rouge.

He was the husband of Marylyn H. Sturdivant of Golden Meadow; father of Carolyn 
Fultz of Pine Bluff, Ark., Pat Taylor of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Johnnie 
Bradley of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; brother of Dorothy Sikes of Jeanerette and Nita 
DeVoogd of Kentwood. Mich. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Martha Baldree Sturdivant; 
and a son, Steven Thomas Sturdivant.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy and was a member of the 
American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He was owner of J.S. Tackle Service of 
Golden Meadow.

Donations to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church or the charity of one's 
choice are preferred.

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

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Mildred Thompson

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St 
Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Mildred Carter Thompson, 92, a native of 
Grosse Tete and resident of Houma for 66 years, who died at 8:55 a.m. Aug. 25, 
1997.

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

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

She was the mother of Troy W. Thompson Jr. of Thibodaux and Robert M. Thompson 
Sr. of Houma; sister of Marjorie Carter Alexander of Shreveport. She is also 
survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Troy William Thompson Sr.; 
parents, Mason and Mary Bush Carter, a granddaughter, Sharon Ann Thompson; 
three brothers, Ewell, Etheldred and Elmo Carter; and two sisters, Macy Carter 
Stewart and Mayfalder Findley.

She was a parishioner of St Anthony and was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy 
in Shreveport She was also a former resident of Shreveport and Montegut

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Floyd Trosclair

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God 
in Raceland for Floyd "Capt. Cu-Duk" J. Trosclair, 60, a native of Houma and 
resident of Raceland, who died at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday, at 
the church.

Burial will be in St Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He was the husband of Shirley Brunet Trosclair; father of Daniel Wallace and 
Annlisia Trosclair, Connie Viteaux and Christine Loupe; brother of Raymond J. 
Trosclair. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Aline Crochet Trosclair a 
daughter, Carolyn Trosclair; and a brother, Arthur "Broad" Trosclair Jr.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Louise Arceneaux

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Anne 
Church in Bourg for Louise Boquet Arceneaux, 98, a native and resident of 
Bourg, who died at noon Aug. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
St. Anne Community Center.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Raymond Arceneaux of Raceland, James Arceneaux Sr. of 
Houma, Gerald, John, Kenneth and Louis Arceneaux and Joyce LeBlanc, all of 
Bourg, Anabelle "Nan" LeBlanc of Gibson and Ruby Chauvin of Schriever; sister 
of Horace and Willis Boquet, Lela Aucoin, Lena Chauvin and Jeanette Deroche, 
all of Bourg, and Morris Boquet of Houma. She is also survived by 81 
grandchildren, 244 great-grandchildren and 45 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Arceneaux Sr.; parents, 
Antillia Blanchard and Jules Boquet; a son, Davis Arceneaux Jr.; a daughter, 
Flossie Bergeron; four brothers, Ferdinand, Cyril, Louis and Alcee Boquet; and 
three sisters, Clara and Dulcie Boquet and Olivier Arabie.

She was a member of the St Anne Ladies Altar Society.

Donations to Catholic Charities are preferred.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Arthur Benoit

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Arthur Felix Benoit, 90, a native and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the father of Wilbert and James Benoit, Mary Ann Westerman and Betty 
Dupre; brother of Lionel Benoit and Marie Davis. He is also survived by 23 
grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Himel Benoit; parents, Ulysse and 
Alia Trosclair Benoit; a son, Lawrence Benoit; a daughter, Alverta Benoit four 
brothers, Walter, Wallace, Claude and Ernest Benoit and two sisters, Valarie 
Knight and Esther Gros. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Howard Dizney

A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne's in 
Napoleonville for Howard Charles Dizney, 48, a native of Napoleonville and 
resident of Eaton Rouge. (Died 26 Aug 1997-from SSDI)

He was the son of Elmire Dizney; brother of Stephen, Sam, Joe and Adele Dizney.

He was an artist.

Memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association arc preferred.

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Clarence Myles Jr.

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in 
Ewellville for Clarence Myles Jr., 71, a native of Belle Rose and resident of 
Donaldsonville, who died Aug. 26, 1997, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center 
in New Orleans.

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. Lloyd Jones will officiate.

He was the husband of Cora Lee Myles of Donaldsonville; father of Hazel 
Fleming, Ethel Breaux, Charles Ray and Clarence Myles III and Eugene Williams, 
all of Klotzville, Yolanda Myles, Jennifer Washington and Catherine Southall, 
all of Ewellville, Joyce Bell and Patricia Rodrigue, both of Donaldsonville, 
Melvin Myles of Belle Rose, Shirley Williams, of Gonzales, Lois Washington of 
Napoleonville, Jerome Williams of Seattle, James Williams of West Palm Beach, 
Fla., and Albert Williams Jr. of Baton Rouge; brother of Rometta Myles of 
Dorseyville, James Myles of Donaldsonville and Louis and Leonard Myles, both of 
Paincourtville. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Clarence Myles Sr.; first 
wife, Lula Bell Myles; a son, Curtis Myles; and a sister, Emelda Brown.

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

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Ruth Authement

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Ruth B. Authement, 78, a native of Bourg 
and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 12:23 a.m. Aug. 27, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Edward Jr. and Andrew Authement and Helen and Judy Labit; 
sister of Allen and George Bourg and Cecile Guidry. She is also survived by 11 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Authement Sr.; parents, Amadeo 
and Clairice Duplantis Bourg; and two sisters, Josephine Boquet and Ida 
Authement.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Alba Guidroz Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Alba Francis Guidroz Sr., 85, a native of 
Lockport and resident of Chalmette, who died at 12:01 p.m. Aug. 27, 1997.

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

Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

He was the husband of Myrtle Levert Guidroz; father of Alba Francis Guidroz 
Jr., Elizabeth Guidroz Fontenelle and Patricia Guidroz Palazzo; brother of 
Audrey Guidroz Mayet, Theoma Guidroz Levert and Nettie Guidroz Adams. He is 
also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.P. and Marguerite Breaux Guidroz; 
and four brothers, Kermit, Burt, Carl and Harold Guidroz.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Albert Bennett

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church 
in Thibodaux for Albert E. Bennett III., 65, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Aug. 28, 1997, in Lafourche Parish as a result of an 
automobile accident

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

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in Rising Sun Cemetery 
in Jeanerette.

He was the husband of Mercedes B. Bennett of Thibodaux; father of Barry Wayne 
Bennett of Jeanerette; brother of Emerson Bennett Sr. of Baton Rouge; son of 
Mattie L. Bennett of Baker. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Albert E. Bennette IV; father, Albert 
Bennett Jr.; two brothers, Ernest and Herbert Lee Bennett; and a great-
grandchild.

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

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Ernestia Dempster

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady 
of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Ernestia Scioneaux Dempster, 
72, a native of Edgard and resident of Choctaw, who died at 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 
1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Deal Frank Dempster; mother of A.J., Dolores and Ray 
Dempster, Rose Becnel, Elena Rink, Dianne Benoit and Judy Henry. She is also 
survived by 31 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Octavie Simon Scioneaux; a 
son. Julius Dempster; a grandson, Johnathan Rink; two brothers, Jean and Himel 
Simon; two sisters, Lillian Sevin and Cecile Scioneaux; five half-brothers; and 
two half-sisters,

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edward Naquin, 92, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 
1997.

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

Interment will be in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Marie Gros Naquin; father of David E. Naquin Sr. and 
Elaine N. Waguespack; brother of Leon Jr. and Clifton Naquin, Ursule Gros and 
Mathilde Thibodeaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Mathilde Prejean Naquin; two 
sisters, Aline and Lucille Naquin; and four brothers, Sidney, Louis, Casmir and 
Edmond Naquin.

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

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Charles Rau

A religious service took place at 2 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma 
for Charles C. Rau, 68, a native of Columbus, Texas, and resident of Houma, who 
died at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 28, 1997.

Burial was in Rogers Cemetery.

He was the son of Charles and Anita Rau; father of Corey D. Rau, Cannon M. Rau 
Ledet and Erica Marcel; brother of Charles W. "Ike" Rau of Austin, Texas, and 
Paul D. Rau of Houston, Ray Rau of Deer Park, Texas, and Patsy Funerburk of 
Columbus, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen Ledet Rau; mother, Dora Mae 
Funderburk; a son, Charles C. Rau; and a grandson.

He was a veteran of World War II.

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Gertrude Tillman

A funeral is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist on Brule Road 
in Thibodaux for Gertrude Tillman, 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of 
Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Napoleonville, who died Aug. 28, 1997, at Our 
Lady of die Lake Regional Medical Center Assumption.

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

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Thomas Williams Jr. will officiate.

She was the daughter of Vivian Robertson of Thibodaux; wife of Joseph Tillman 
of Thibodaux; mother of Ann Johnson of San Leantro, Calif., Priscilla, Leroy, 
Larry and Donald Tillman and Audrey Wright, all of Thibodaux; sister of Beulah 
Bolt of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Welton Robertson Sr.; a son, Lloyd 
Tillman; a brother, Welton Robertson Jr.; a sister, Elizabeth Brown; and 
maternal and paternal grandparents.

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

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Anna Wallenberg

Arrangements are pending for Anna Wallenberg, 55, a native of Munich, Germany, 
and resident of Houma, who died at 2 p.m. Aug. 28, 1997.

She was the mother of Anthony and Brandi Wallenberg, Ann Marie Kunow and 
Colleen Caro. She is also survived by three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Wallenberg.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Randy Price

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Randy Joseph "Patcheye" Price, 37, a 
native of Luling and resident of Des Allemands, who died Aug. 29, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Lori Fonseca Price; father of Wesley, Codey and Rodney 
Price; brother of Jerry Orgeron, Ronnie, Craig and Kathy Price, Debbie Case, 
Roxanne Munger, Melinda Lauman and Beverly Breecheen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Leroy and Delores Orgeron 
Price.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Clarence Woods Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Carmel Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Clarence Woods Sr., 72, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Aug. 29, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical 
Center.

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

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

He was the husband of Beatrice T. Woods; father of Beverly, Leroy and Larry 
Woods, all of Napoleonville, Clarence Jr. and Kenneth Woods, both of Thibodaux, 
Charlene and Linda Woods, both of Marrero, Mark Woods of Harvey, Kevin Woods of 
New Orleans and Michael Woods of Labadieville; brother of Bertha W. Sewire of 
Thibodaux. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Alex Woods; first wife, 
Lillian Perkins Woods; two brothers, the Rev. Joseph and the Rev. Alex Woods; 
and a sister, Stella Woods.

He was a retired machine operator.

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

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Doris Cheramie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's 
Nativity Church in Raceland for Doris Champagne Cheramie, 83, a native and 
resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 30, 1997.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Larry Cheramie of Raceland, Yvonne Stokes of New Iberia 
and Jimmy Cheramie of Palatine, Ill.; sister of Alcide Champagne of Raceland, 
Joel Champagne of Thibodaux and Maude Matherne of Corpus Christi, Texas. She is 
also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelette Nicholas Cheramie; parents, 
Alcide and Hedwige Folse Champagne; and a brother, Milton Champagne.

She was a 50-year member of the Catholic Daughters of America, was Woman of the 
Year for 1996, past president of the Retired Teachers Association, a member of 
St Mary's Ladies Altar Society, past member of the Entertainment Committee for 
the Washington, D.C., Mardi Gras Ball. She was a retired school teacher from 
the Lafourche Parish School System, having taught for 33 years.

She was a volunteer for the Good Samaritan Food Bank in Raceland and a member 
of the senior citizens and was a member of the Lafourche Parish Council on 
Aging board. She was a local organizer for the American Association of Retired 
Persons and state district director of AARP.

She was also past president of the Raceland Lions Club and past president and 
past vice president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 3665. She was a 65-year member 
of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and was a recipient of the Lafourche Parish 
Association of Family and Community Education Distinguished Member award.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Roy Comardelle

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John the 
Baptist Church in Paradis for Roy Paul Comardelle, 74, a native of Des 
Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 2:15 a.m. Aug. 30, 1997.

Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

He was the husband of Doris Bergeron Comardelle; father of Roy Comardelle, 
Betty Meacham, Diane Rome and Pamela Schaubhut; brother of Lester Comardelle 
and Jeanne C. Dufrene. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marc Alcide and Louise Dufrene 
Comardelle; a son, Dwayne Comardelle; three brothers, Fergust, Peter and Ludwig 
Comardelle; and three sisters, Esther C. Dufrene, Martha C. Matherne and Selina 
C. Morehouse.

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Etta Hays

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ 
the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Etta LeBlanc Hays, 82, a native 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 30, 1997.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of Donald P. Hays. She is also survived by two 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Hays; parents, Phillip and 
Olivia Bergeron LeBlanc; a brother, Donald LeBlanc; and two sisters, Leona 
Theriot and Lilly Bourgeois.

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

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Carrie LeBlanc

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Carrie Dufrene LeBlanc, 81, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, who died Aug. 30, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Roy, Manfred and Dalton LeBlanc and Rose Cheramie; sister 
of Abel Dufrene Sr. and Mrs. Alex (Aline) Gautreaux. She is also survived by 15 
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles LeBlanc; parents, Alfred and 
Marie Hartman Dufrene; two brothers, Johnny and Wilfred Dufrene; a sister, 
Catherine Dominique; and two grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Sterling Morrison Jr.

A funeral took place at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Morgan 
City for Sterling Joseph "Buck" Morrison Jr., 67, a native of Gibson and 
resident of Morgan City, who died Aug. 30, 1997.

Interment was in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

He was the husband of Evelyn V. Boudreaux Morrison of Morgan City; father of 
Wayne, Kevin and Terry Morrison and Kim Crouch, all of Morgan City; son of 
Sterling B. Sr. and Ole Blanco Morrison of Thibodaux; brother of Catherine 
Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Mrs. D.J. "Judy" Theriot of Labadieville. He is 
also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Morrison; and his grandparents.

He was an employee of Tidewater Marine for 35 years.

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Lawrence Rogers

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. 
Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Lawrence U. Rogers, 74, a native 
of Lockport and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 2:03 p.m. Aug. 30, 
1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Enola Barrient Rogers; father of Jessie Rogers and Sandra 
Gaspard; brother of P.J. and Roy Rogers and Gladys Roussell. He is also 
survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philibert and Edna Gautreaux Rogers; a 
daughter, Ginger Rogers; and two brothers, Guy and Clarence Rogers.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Jamin Becnel

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady 
of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Jamin F. Becnel, 13, a native of 
Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:23 a.m. Aug. 31, 1997.

Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Interment will be in the church mausoleum.

The Rev. Clarence Waguespack will officiate.

He was the son of Francis and Barbara LeRay Becnel of Vacherie; brother of 
Tiffany Becnel of Vacherie; grandson of Joseph B. and Irene Becnel of Vacherie 
and Donald and Vivian LeRay of Thibodaux and Antoine and Mary Alice Dressel of 
Labadieville; great-grandson of Lawless and Inez Guidry of Chackbay and Agnes 
LeRay of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, McKinley LeRay.

He was a student at Vacherie Elementary School.

Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Glynn Matherne Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma for Glynn J. Matherne Sr., 40, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, 
who died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31, 1997.

Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery.

He was the husband of Linda Lodrigue Matherne; son of Malvina Trahan; father of 
Glynn Jr., Ida and Tina Matherne and Kitty Bergeron; brother of Henry, Lynn 
John and Mark Matherne and Rose Blanchard; grandson of Irene Bourg; step 
grandson of Leonard Bourg. He is also survived by one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Matherne Sr.; two brothers, 
Albert Jr. and Gil Matherne; grandparents, Gibson Galliano and Mr. and Mrs. 
Augustine Matherne.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Craig Zimmer Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John 
of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Briar Lake Drive, Lacombe, for Craig Z. 
Zimmer Jr., 18, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died Aug. 31, 1997.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at Honaker Funeral Home, 
1751 Gause Blvd., Slidell.

Interment will be in Forest Lawn Mausoleum.

Monsignor Francis G. Boeshans will be celebrant

He was the son of Craig A. and Charleen Hickman Zimmer of New Orleans; brother 
of Christine A. and Courtney A. Zimmer, both of New Orleans; grandson of 
Charles W. Sr. and Doris Rancatore Hickman and Maxamillian E. and Dorothy 
Fousch Zimmer, all of New Orleans; great-grandson of Emily Madary Fousch of New 
Orleans.

He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and was a freshman at Nicholls 
State University.

Honaker Funeral Home of Slidell is in charge of arrangements.

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