Obituaries of SEPTEMBER 1997 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet

Submitted by: Chris Tidwell 

Last Modified:  10 February 2011

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Herbert Boudoin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Raceland for Herbert "T-Hub" Boudoin, 79, a native of 
Raceland and resident of Gheens, who died at 10:55 a.m. Sept. 2, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Cecile Demster Boudoin; father of Mrs. Raymond (Rosalie) 
Toups, Mrs. Freddie (Earline) Breaux Jr. and Mrs. Billy (Sharon) Cressonie Sr.; 
brother of Mrs. Alton (Irene) Dufrene. He is also survived by nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Stellina Labat Boudoin; 
two brothers, Warren and Edison Boudoin; and a grandchild. Brandy Lin Toups.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Felix Brady

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Hahnville for Felix Benjamin Brady, 100, a native of 
Hahnville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 4 a.m. Sept. 2, 1997.

Burial was Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft.

He was the father of Gerald A. Brady, Katherine B. Cairo and Carol B. Caillet 
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Harkins Brady; parents, William Sr. 
and Eleanor Bethancort Brady; and 11 brothers and sisters.

He was a veteran of World War I and a member of V.F.W. Post 3750 of Luling.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Lemcy Cortez Jr.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland for 
Lemcy "Chop" Cortez Jr., 49, a native of Choctaw and resident of Raceland, who 
died Sept. 2, 1997.

Cremation will follow.

He was the wife of Janet Rogers Cortez; father of Lemcy III and Rocksand 
Cortez; brother of Clinton and Larry Cortez, Shirley Williams, Mary Naquin, 
Mary Waguespack, Elizabeth Guidry, Anna Cessoni, Margaret Rogers, Betty Guillot 
and Judy Fournier. He is also survived by one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemcy Sr. and Annette Tabor Cortez; a 
brother, Roland Cortez; and a sister, Aline Thibodaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Russell Gros

A graveside service took place at St Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands for 
Russell Anthony Gros, 37, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, who 
died Sept. 2, 1997.

He was the son of Raymond and Hilda Loupe Gros; brother of Robert and Susan 
Gros.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Randell Jupiter

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Randell Jupiter, 19, a native and resident 
of Napoleonville, who died Sept. 2, 1997, at Our Lady of the Lake-Assumption.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Leroy Williams will officiate.

He was the grandson of Mildred Jupiter and Jeffery Howard, both of 
Napoleonville; brother of Alton Jupiter of Napoleonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette Jupiter and Earl Morris Jr.; 
and a sister, Rhonda Morris.

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

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Roseline Orgeron

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Chauvin for Roseline D. Pellegrin Orgeron, 78, a native and 
resident of Chauvin, who died at 9 a.m. Sept. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the K.C. Hall 
in Chauvin.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Keith Pellegrin and Mrs. Donald (Victoria) Dominique; 
stepmother of Woodrow, Marlene and Rose Orgeron and Dianne Foret; sister of 
Murphy Sr. and Alfred Duplantis Sr., Gladys Picou, Lauricella LeCompte and Edna 
"Dee" Foret. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Delvin "Cattin" Pellegrin; 
second husband, Eldon Orgeron; parents, Wilson "Tim" Sr. and Margaret Theolan 
Theriot Duplantis; and two brothers, Wilson Jr. and Wilsey Duplantis.

She was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, the American Legion 
Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

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Louisiana Basset

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church for Louisiana Ledet Basset, 92, a native and resident 
of St. Charles community, who died at 5:20 p.m. Sept. 3, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 to 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of Beatrice Pfeiffer, Glaydis Navarre, Florence Constant and 
Celine Musgrove.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Basset; parents, Ozeme and 
Louise Diaz Ledet two brothers, Alcide and Roaul Ledet and a sister. Annette L 
Waguespack.

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

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Bennett Brown

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Bennett Alan Brown, who died Sept. 3, 1997.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was the son of Kim Braud Brown and Marty Alan Brown; grandson of Charles and 
Gale Braud and Connie and Barbara Brown; brother of Emily Elizabeth Brown.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Angela Nickoson

A religious service took place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma 
for Angela "Anjee" Nickoson, 17, a native of Charleston, W. Va., and resident 
of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 1997.

Burial was in Rogers Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Charles Herbert Nickoson and Patricia Nancy Darby; 
stepdaughter of Cheryl Nickoson and Austin Darby; mother of Christopher Dean 
Nickoson; sister of Joseph Aaron and Sara Elizabeth Nickoson; stepsister of 
Jessica Renee and Jamie Erin Sykes.

She was a student at H.L Bourgeois High School.

Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Jessie Rodrigue

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Jessie Charles Rodrigue, 82, a 
native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:03 p.m. Sept. 3, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Claymelia Legendre Rodrigue; father of Manuel Rodrigue 
and Helen Borne; brother of Klebert and Isadore Rodrigue, Inez Delatte and 
Clodia Pitre. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Rodrigue and Amanda Peltier; five 
brothers, Typhy Sr., Louis, Ozemy, Freddie and Simon Rodrigue; and five 
sisters, Louisa Rodrigue, Evelyne Falgoust, Mary Ann Falgoust, Jean Pitre and 
Zumae Rodrigue.

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Judy Boudloche

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral 
Home for Judy N. Bergeron Boudloche, 46, a native and resident of Houma, who 
died at 12:02 p.m. Sept. 4, 1997.

Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

She was the wife of Kenneth Boudloche; mother of Kenneth Jr., Tonya and Tiffany 
Boudloche and Tammy Romero; sister of Nolan Jr., Ned, Pete and Eddie Bergeron, 
Nellie Aston and Jean Babin. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noland and Daisy Videl Bergeron.

Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Boudreaux

Arrangements are pending for a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at Our 
Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, for 
Monsignor Edward Lawrence Boudreaux, 82, a native of Donaldsonville and 
resident of New Orleans, who died at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 1997.

Burial will be in St Louis No. 3 Cemetery.

Call 504-482-2111 for information.

He was the brother of Robert Shirley and John "Buddy" Landry Boudreaux Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. and Rena Landry Boudreaux; 
and a brother, Richard Lee Boudreaux.

He was pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in New 
Orleans. He also served in the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese and the Diocese of Baton 
Rouge. Donations for masses are preferred.

Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements.

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Camille Naquin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Camille Guillot Naquin, 94, a native of 
Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:17 a.m. Sept. 4, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 to 10:15 
a.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Clifford J. Jr. and Gerald Naquin and Yvonne N. Haddad; 
sister of Fred and Maybelle Guillot, Sue Savoie and Doris Trahan. She is also 
survived by 14 grandchildren great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Naquin Sr.; parents, Emile 
and Ursule Babin Guillot; and three brothers, O'Neal, John and Roy Guillot.

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

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Phillip Ward Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Phillip Henry Ward Sr., 51, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 4, 1997, at his residence. 

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Phillip Jr., Laquita and Gloria Ward; brother of Mary E. 
Thomas of Napoleonville and Ulysses Ward of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Bruce Ward; parents, Charleston 
and Louise Allen Ward; five brothers, Harold, John, Ronald, Charles and Wilfred 
Ward; and a sister. Audrey Ward Moore.

He was an employee of Avondale Shipyard and a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam.

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

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Emile Washington

Services are scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. today at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in 
Morgan City for Emile Washington, 83, a native of Morgan City and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Sept. 4, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

He was the father of Anne Poole of Morgan City, Ollie Watson and Don A. 
Washington, both of Sacramento, Calif., Onetter Livas of Thibodaux, Emile 
Washington of San Diego, Mary Rogers of Beaumont, Texas, and Carol Riley of 
Chicago; devoted friend of Ara Mae Mathews of Morgan City. He is also survived 
by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Price Washington; a sister, Lydia 
Lottie; and three brothers.

He was a member of Mount Pilgrim, St. John Lodge No. 11 and was a World War II 
veteran.

Buckner-Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

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Rita Bourgeois

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Co-
cathedral in Thibodaux for Rita Robichaux Bourgeois, 85, a native of Raceland 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 5, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of John T. and Honore G. Bourgeois; sister of Francis and 
Donald Robichaux, Lorna R. Arango and Isabelle R. Guidry. She is also survived 
by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Honore G. Bourgeois; parents, Samuel 
T. and Alida Folse Robichaux; a daughter, Virginia Bourgeois Smith; a sister, 
Inez Perot; and three sisters [brothers], Dave, Eugene and S.T. Bourgeois Jr.

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

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Elizabeth Bowie

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home Chapel for Elizabeth "Betty" Hoffmann Bowie, 68, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. Sept. 5, 1997.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of James Stilwell and John Wade Bowie and Jean Bowie 
Durocher; sister of William "Bill" and Andrew Hoffmann Jr., M.D., Sally 
Binnings and Mrs. Bert (Pat) Boquet.  She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leo Bowie; and parents, Andrew 
Sr. and Bessie Foret Hoffmann.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Bunk Thibodaux

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Houma for Bunk Joseph Thibodaux, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of 
Patterson, who died at 6:50 p.m. Sept. 5, 1997.

Burial was in Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma,

He was the husband of Melda Verrett Barras Thibodaux; father of Linda Moran of 
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Margaret Fonseca of Houma; stepfather of Horace and Melvin 
Barras, Hilda Daigle and Charlotte Pennison, all of Morgan City, Virgie 
Crappell of Branch, Donald Malbrough of Ringold, Ellen Heathman of Berwick and 
Margaret Fonseca of Houma; brother of Bob Thibodaux of Galliano, Gertrude 
Celina and Bessie Chemente, both of Harahan, Agatha Falgout of Thibodaux and 
Yvonne Chappus of Harahan. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 22 step-
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, 53 step-great-grandchildren, one 
great-great-grandchild and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Darcey of Thibodaux; second 
wife, Jeanetta Hebert Thibodaux; parents, Norcisse and Eve Chatagnier 
Thibodaux; a son, Joseph Bobby Thibodaux; a stepson, Gilman Barras; three 
brothers, Ernest, Simon and Albert Thibodaux; a step-grandchild; and five 
sisters, Theresa Thibodaux, Bernice Babin, Anita Trosclair, Nolia Breaux and 
Melena Vice.

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Marvin Bourg Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial was scheduled to be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St 
Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Marvin Joseph Bourg Sr., 62, a native of 
Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:40 a.m. Sept. 6, 1997.

He was the son of Guy and Wilma Trosclair Bourg; father of Marvin J. Bourg Jr. 
and Kerri B. Boquet; brother of Marilyn Bourg and Marlene B. Guidry.

He was a parishioner of St. Ann and an employee of G&W Construction.

Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Foster Duplechian

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9:45 a.m. today at St Joseph Co-
cathedral in Thibodaux for Foster Duplechian, 83, a native of Overland and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:35 a.m. Sept. 6, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Marie Young Duplechian; father of Curtis Duplechian, 
M.D.; brother of Albert Duplechian and Medora Johnson. He is also survived by 
three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Firmin and Eliza Miller Duplechian.

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

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Malcolm Ricketts

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at Boone Funeral Home in 
New Harmony, Ind., for Malcolm Floyd "Pee-Wee" Ricketts Sr., 77, a native of 
Mount Vernon, Ind., and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Sept. 6, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 2 to 
10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Boone Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Bell Fountain Cemetery in Mount Vemon, Ind.

He was the father of Malcolm Jr., Larry, Ronnie, Jeffery, Randy and Janet 
Ricketts, Norma Savior, Phyllis Ridenour, Rinda Bowen, Lana Williams and Kathy 
Neill; brother of Leonard and Freddie Ricketts, Cora Morris and Edna Monroe. He 
is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Poole Ricketts; parents, Rolla and 
Lula Churchill Ricketts; a son, Terry Mack Ricketts; 12 children; two brothers, 
Raliegh and Claude Ricketts; and a sister. Hazel Russell.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Joyce Bushnell

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday for Joyce Percle 
Bushnell, 56, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lake Charles, who died 
at 9 p.m. Sept. 7, 1997.

She was the wife of Rayburn Bushnell; mother of Sandra B. Rigdon, Donna B. 
Babcock, Kathy Mark and Stephanie Bushnell; sister of Rosemary P. Oncale, 
Shriley P. Morvant and Bennie Percle. She is also survived by six 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Adam and Mildred Hebert 
Percle.

Johnson's Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

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Irene Martin

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Irene Cheramie Martin, 79, a 
native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:04 p.m. Sept. 7, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Hubert Martin; mother of Barbara Vizier, Thelma Aucoin and 
Ameless Plaisance. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-
grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Emily Danos Cheramie; a 
son, John F. Martin; three sisters, Eva Lafont, Lucia Danos and Lucille Vega; 
and a great-grandchild.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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Eves Caillouet

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday at St Genevieve Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux for Eves Paul Caillouet, 69, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 9:20 p.m. Sept. 8, 1997.

He was the husband of Judy Caillouet; father of Christine Weir, Diana Caillouet 
and Tina Benoit; brother of Garnet Chaisson. He is also survived by two 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Annette and Luke Caillouet; two 
brothers, Felix and Gilbert Caillouet and three sisters, Emelda and Ouida 
Caillouet and Doris Daigle.

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Vivian Prestenback

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Vivian Webre Prestenback, 74, a native of 
Edgard and resident of Raceland, who died Sept. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout 
Funeral Home of Raceland.

Burial will be in St John the Baptist Church Cemetery in Edgard.

She was the mother of Lee Prestenback and Jackie Bergeron; sister of Norman and 
Frank Webre Jr.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Prestenback; parents, Frank 
Sr. and Yvonne Waguespack Webre; two sons, Arthur and Paul Prestenback; and two 
brothers, Robert and Joseph Webre.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Vergia Tabor

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Vergia Percle Tabor, 63, a native 
and resident of Chackbay, who died at 3:55 a.m. Sept. 9, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was wife of John Tabor; mother of Glen "Pet" Tabor and Martha T Cortez; 
sister of Emile "Neg" and Ivy Percle, Lena David, Adeline Landry, Celina 
Rodrigue, Lorita Rodrigue and Joyce Toups. She is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Rita Percle; a son, Elphege 
"E.J." Tabor II; and a brother, Louis Percle.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Anne Templet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at 
Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Anne G. Templet, 84, a native 
and resident of Plattenville, who died at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 9, 1997.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Steven Sr., Michael and Henry Templet, Mrs. Leonard 
(Virgie) Marreta, Mrs. Felix (Harriet) Landry, Mrs. Ronald (Margaret) Cardinal 
and Mrs. Paul (Patricia) Catrou; sister of Eunice G. Templet. She is also 
survived by 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ned Joseph Templet; parents, 
Adolphe and Nella Aucoin Guillot; and a brother, Roland Guillot.

Donations to St. Elizabeth Hall Fund or Closer Walk Ministries are preferred.

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

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Susanne Ledet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph 
Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Susanne Ledet, 96, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 a.m. Sept. 10, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the second mother of Guy and Monsignor Francis Legendre and Elaine 
Hebert sister of Enoch Ledet and Mae Bourgeois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Odelia Babin Ledet; 
three brothers, Elvin, Ewid and Guy Ledet; and two sisters, Yvonne Legendre and 
Clementine Falcon.

Donations to St. Genevieve Catholic School, St. Joseph Elementary or E.D. White 
Catholic High School are preferred.

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

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Michael Barker

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph 
Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Michael Smith Barker, 49, a native and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died at 3:47 a.m. Sept. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Landry's 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the son of Alice Smith Barker, brother of Taylor, Aline and Peter 
Barker, Anne Bourg and Mary Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Barker Jr.; grandparents, 
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Barker Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Smith; and a brother, 
Charles Jacob Barker III.

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

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Francies Blackwell

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist 
Church in Belle Alliance for Francies Blackwell, 69, a native of Paincourtville 
and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Sept. 11, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Irving Brown officiated.

She was the sister of Jimmy Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Florence Robinson; her 
husband, Walter Blackwell Sr.; a son, Walter Blackwell Jr.; a brother, Wilfred 
Robinson; and three sisters, Eva Mae Robinson, Helen Joseph and Bernice 
Robinson.

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

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Thomas Jackson

A religious service took place at noon Saturday at Catchings Funeral Home in 
McComb, Miss., for Thomas R. Jackson, 80, a native of Meridian, Miss., and 
resident of Houma, who died at 10:40 p.m. Sept. 11, 1997.

Burial was in Magnolia Parkside Cemetery in Magnolia, Miss.

He was the father of Wayne, David and Russell Jackson, all of Houma; brother of 
Leta Kennedy of Springfield, Joe H. Jackson of McComb, Miss., James Jackson of 
Brookhaven, Miss., Annie D. Hall of Magnolia, Miss., and Mada Jones and 
Mignonne Johnston, both of Summitt, Miss. He is also survived by 12 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Sterling Jackson; parents, Joe B. 
and Myrdia H. Jackson; two brothers, Garland and Dottis B. Jackson; a sister, 
Mable Butler; and a granddaughter, Melissa Schieffler Jackson.

He was a veteran of World War II. Donations to the American Cancer Society are 
preferred.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Bruce Samanie Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Bruce Leon Samanie Sr., 72, a native 
of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died at 12:40 p.m. Sept. 11, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Joyce LeBlanc Samanie; father of Bruce Jr., Daniel, 
Sherry and Dean Samanie, Judy Lirette and Pamela Webre; brother of Henry 
Samanie, Vivian Snyder, Blanche Porche and Ethel Hebert.  He is also survived 
by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Annie Elfert Samanie; three 
brothers, Arthur, Wallace and Charles Samanie; and two sisters, Elizabeth 
Hebert and Marion Samanie.

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

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Timothy Stonecipher

A religious service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Schriever Kingdom Hall 
of Jehovah's Witnesses for Timothy Joseph Stonecipher, infant, a native and 
resident of Houma, who died at 6:57 a.m. Sept. 11, 1997.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

He was the son of Julius Bradford Stonecipher and Anita B. Strong Stonecipher; 
grandson of Floyd and Dorothy Stonecipher of Houma, Lexie Stonecipher of Houma 
and Bernice Renshaur of Truman, Ark.; great-grandson of Floyd and Peggy Strong 
of Mount Pleasant, Miss., Virginia and Leonard Huber of Indianapolis, Ind., and 
Selvester and Dorothy Strong.

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Melanie Arcement

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena 
Church in Labadieville for Melanie Barrilleaux Arcement 83, a native and 
resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:20 a.m. Sept. 12, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Loretta and Lorraine Gros; sister of Leo Jr. and Arthur 
Barrilleaux, Joan Plaisance, Annie Robichaux and Marie Hernandez. She is also 
survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Arcement; parents, Leo and 
Marie Leonard Barrilleaux; a son, Aaron Arcement; a brother, Jessie 
Barrilleaux; a sister, Yvonne Rodriguez.

Donations to St Philomena Church Fund, P.O. Box 11, Labadieville, LA 70372 are 
preferred.

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

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Nelson Doucet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ 
the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nelson R. "Boo" Doucet, 74, a 
native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:45 a.m. Sept. 12, 1997.

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

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the husband of Marie Laurent Doucet; father of Linda D. Landry and 
Patricia D. Filce; brother of Wilbur Doucet, Doris Naquin, Velma Richard, 
Mercedes Loupe, Catherine Roberson and Shirley Gomez. He is also survived by 
four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Anna Boudreaux Doucet a 
brother, Ashton Doucet and four sisters, Leona Leonard, Margaret Coft, Marie 
Pitre and Louella Boudreaux.

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

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Charles Ray

A funeral was scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. today at the Ivers-Landblom 
Funeral Home Chapel in Fargo, N.D., for Charles Robert "Chuck" Ray, 41, a 
native and resident of Fargo, who died Sept. 12, 1997, at his residence.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rural Harwood, N.D.

He was the son of Gladys Shingobe Ray of Fargo; brother of Bruce A., Alan, 
Terry and Sandy Ray and Mrs. Terry (Mary) Curfman, all of Fargo. He was owner 
and operator of the Cozy Corner Bar in Thibodaux from 1990 to 1995.

Ivers-Landblom Funeral Home of Fargo is in charge of arrangements.

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Wade Arabie

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Nativity 
Church in Raceland for Wade Joseph Arabie, 75, a native of Raceland and 
resident of Baton Rouge, who died Sept. 13, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the brother of Del Monte A. Mestayer.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise V. Arabie; second wife, 
Christine G. Arabie; and parents, Harry and Enola V. Arabie.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Ida Blanchard

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. today at St 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Ida Marie Clause Blanchard, 98, a 
native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 13, 1997.

Visitation will be until funeral time today at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Mrs. Charles (Mamie) Braud and Mrs. Louis (Mary Ann) 
Dill, both of Thibodaux, L.J. "Al" and Irving Blanchard, both of Labadieville, 
James "Dave" Blanchard of Napoleonville and Mrs. Gerald (Lorraine) Barrilleaux 
of Plaquemine. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 35 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Blanchard; parents, Omer 
Clause and Celina Boudreaux; four brothers, St Clair, Rene, Anatole and Clema 
Clause; and three sisters, Mrs. Joe DeLaune, Mrs. Pierre Aucoin and Ione 
Clause.

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

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Payton Bonvillain

A graveside service took place today St Mary's Cemetery for Payton Lee 
Bonvillain, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:58 a.m. 
Sept. 13, 1997.

She was the daughter of Leroy J. Jr. and Rochelle M. Dupre Bonvillain; 
granddaughter of Leroy Sr. and Sandra LeBlanc Bonvillain and Don Andrew and 
Debby Dupre and Joretta Ann Collins; great-granddaughter of Wilma C. Dupre and 
Bruce Sr. and Lucia "Betty" Collins; great-great-granddaughter of Ezar Marie 
Dupre and Oceanna Griffin; sister of Austyn Lee and Connor Lee Bonvillain and 
Heidi Nicole and Tayler Michelle Carlos.

Mary Ann Duplantis

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Dularge for Mary Ann Duplantis, 63, a native of Terrebonne 
Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 9:18 p.m. Sept. 13, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of John Anthony and Shirley Duplantis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvest Sr. and Hazel Voisin 
Duplantis; and two brothers, Nelson Joseph Sr. and Sylvest "SJ." Duplantis Jr.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Wade Matherne

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Montegut for Wade Paul Matherne, 34, a native of Raceland 
and resident of Montegut, who died at 2 a.m. Sept. 13, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Paula Ancor Matherne; son of Robert and Juanita Melancon 
Matherne; grandson of Noella Melancon; father of Cassidy Matherne; brother of 
Robbie Matherne, Sandy Cunningham, Bobby Ledet and Monica LeCompte.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Melancon and Aramis and 
Regina Matherne.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Pearl Barrosse

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date in New Orleans for Pearl 
Barrosse, 84, a native of New Orleans, who died Sept. 14, 1997.

She was the mother of June Barrosse Butler, Gayle Barrosse Dillenkoffer and 
Jean Barrosse Gattis; sister of Aimee M. Frosch. She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene J. Barrosse.

She donated her body to science.

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Harvey Hill Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church 
in Thibodaux for Harvey Hill Sr., 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died Sept. 14, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

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

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday, and burial will be in Allen Chapel Cemetery.

He was the son of Ethel Henry Hill of Thibodaux; husband of Evelyn Berks Hill 
of Thibodaux; father of Harvey Jr. and Regina Hill and Judy Hill Johnson, all 
of Thibodaux, Darrin and David Hill, both of San Marcos, Calif., Bonita Hill of 
Houston, Patricia Hill Moore of Escondido, Calif., and Daniel Hill of Great 
Lakes, Ill.; brother of Thurston and Sharon Hill, both of Thibodaux, and Rea 
Louise of California. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hosea Hill; two daughters, Ramona Hill 
Coxen and Kim Hill; and a granddaughter, Asya Peltier.

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

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Darrell Smith

A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus 
Christ of the Latter Day Saints on La. 311 in Houma for Darrell Lynn Smith, 42, 
a native of Bartlesville, Okla., and resident of Gray, who died at 7:31 a.m. 
Sept. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Houma.

Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

He was the son of O.D. and Peggy Bowen Smith of Thibodaux; grandson of Mary 
Ethel Smith of Skiatook, Okla.; father of Cheyenne Gabrielle Smith; brother of 
Terry Bowen and Dale Smith, both of St. Louis, Patti Ann Smith Stamper of 
Thibodaux and Susann Kay Smith of Havana, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Seybert Bowen and Edward 
Ray Bowen of Stella, Mo., and Clarence Clyde Smith of Skiatook, Okla.

He attended schools in Texas City, Texas, and Singapore American School in 
Singapore and Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Smith was an avid player and 
fan of rugby, having played on the Singapore American School in Rugby team, the 
Lamar University Rugby team and several teams in Houston.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus of the Latter Day Saints of Houma.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Cecile Walker

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at Chauvin 
Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Cecile Bertha Pontiff Walker, 84, a native of 
Chacahoula and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 a.m. Sept. 14, 1997.

Burial will be in St Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery.

She was the mother of George Walker of Thibodaux and Lillian W. McFaden and 
Gerald and Carroll Walker, all of Houma; sister of Joe Pontiff and Hilda 
Pontiff Robertson, both of Houma. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 
eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Antoine Walker; parents, Wilfred 
and Clara Chatagnier Pontiff: a son, John Walker; a great-grandchild. Paige 
Louviere; two brothers, Paul Sr. and Wilson Pontiff; and five sisters, 
Marquerite Gros, Emily Olivier, Leah LeCompte and Lois and Stella Pontiff.

She was a parishioner of St Francis de Sales.

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Jeanette Estay

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at St. John the 
Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Jeanette Dies Estay, 49, a native of 
Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Boutte, who died at 10 p.m. Sept. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

She was the wife of Ambrose Estay Jr.; daughter of Louis and Doris Dies of 
Beaumont; mother of Ambrose Quentin Estay and Mrs. Raymond (Kellie E) Trusillo; 
sister of Mrs. James (Kathyleen) Seim and Mrs. Randy (Rita Gale) Lemke.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Annie David

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Lawn 
Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, for Annie Hartman 
David, 87, who died at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 16, 1997.

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

Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

She was the sister of Fannie Orgeron, Mae Duet, Leola Breaux, Gladys Bourgeois, 
Alcide Hartman and Nell Gaudet.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland V. David; parents, Alcide Sr. 
and Alida Barbier Hartman; two brothers, Albert and Hughie Hartman; and a 
sister, Elise Hartman.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Rose Jones

A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux for Rose Mary Jones, 61, a native of Labadieville and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Sept. 16, 1997, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

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

Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in St. Mark Baptist 
Church Cemetery in Labadieville.

The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate.

She was the mother of Alvis and Alice Carter and Sylvia Jones, all of 
Thibodaux. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Evans and Wilson Jones; one 
daughter, Elaine Carter; two brothers, Willie Thompson Jr. arid Irvin Evans; 
and two sisters, Elouise Lawrence and Annie Mae Jones.

She was a member of Moses Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Roland Falgout

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Roland Paul Falgout, 75, a native of 
Mathews and resident of Gheens, who died Sept. 16, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

He was the husband of Anna L. Falgout; father of Donald P. Falgout and Annette 
F. Whitlock; brother of Shirley Sapia and Selma Bagala. He is also survived by 
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nacy and Agusta Sampey Falgout; and a 
great-grandson, Karl Dufrene Falgout

He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 
349 of Raceland.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Melinda Theriot

A religious service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Living Word Church in 
Houma for Melinda Hoob Theriot, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan 
City, who died at 8 p.m. Sept. 16, 1997, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in 
Baton Rouge.

Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.

She was the wife of Ernie J. Theriot; daughter of Marvin R. and Doris Pertuit 
Hoob; mother of Staci Lea Theriot; sister of Troy Hoob and Wanda Hoob Henry of 
Houma and Connie Hoob Tanner of Statesboro, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Clara Boubois Hoob Sr. 
and Benson Joseph and Leah Diaz Pertuit

She was a member of Living Word Church and was employed by Aimsco of Amelia.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Elaine Danos

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church for Eloise Autin Danos, 87, a native of Raceland and 
resident of St Charles community, who died at 11 a.m. Sept. 17, 1997.

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

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.

She was the sister of Ruby L Autin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton A. Danos; parents, Louis and 
Josephine Zeringue Autin; two brothers, Edgar and Dave Autin; and five sisters, 
Sidona Rodriguez, Olympe Naquin, Cecile Autin, Frozine Baudoin and Ermine A. 
Degruise.

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

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Emery Duplantis Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Joseph 
Catholic Church of Chauvin for Emery Joseph Duplantis Sr. 83, a native of 
Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11:10 a.m. Sept. 17, 1997.

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

Burial will be in St Elie.

He was the husband of Helen Ann Charpentier of Houma; father of Wayne, Don and 
Emery Duplantis, Richard Charpentier, Harriet Duplantis Pellegrin, Joyce 
Duplantis Matherne, Alice Duplantis Elliot and Elanie Duplantis Labat.  He is 
also survived by 37 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Valerie Dubois Duplantis; parents, 
Elie and Victoria Duplantis; two brothers, Hayes and Walter Duplantis; a 
sister, Ulsula Charpentier; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

He was a parishioner of St Joseph and was retired from Texaco.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Louis Keller

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Louis "Jo-Louis" Landry Keller, 70, 
a native of Ama and resident of Hahnville, who died at 10 a.m. Sept. 17, 1997.

Visitation will be 7:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery in Taft.

He was the husband of Ethel Gaubert Keller; father of Jeffery, Bruce, Sandra 
and Louis "Johnny" Keller Jr. and Diane K. Faucheux; brother of Clifford, 
Lionell and Carrol Keller, Daisy Rushing, Hilda Tregre and Shirley Vicknair. He 
is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amadee and Bernadette Champagne 
Keller, and a daughter, Phyllis K. Ladner.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Marmande

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Eloi 
Catholic Church in Theriot for Marie Antoinette Toups Marmande, 94, a native of 
Schriever and resident of Houma, who died at 2:45 a.m. Sept. 17, 1997.

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

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

She was the mother of Marvin V. Sr., Dr. William A. and Burton B. Marmande Sr., 
all of Houma, Virginia M. Powers of Mandeville, Marian M. Doucet of New Roads 
and Patricia M. Trahan of Harahan; sister of Stan Toups of Thibodaux. She is 
also survived by 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Marcelin V. Marmande; parents, 
Lucien Louis and Marie Clemetine Poche Toups; five brothers, Reynaud, Leonard, 
Aloysius, Alfred and the Rev. Lawrence Toups, S.J.; three sisters, Ola Borne, 
Marie Schroder and Alice Higgins; and three grandchildren, Robert E. Lee Jr. 
and Maria Marcelle and Richard Marcelin Marmande.

She operated Golden Rod Dairy and St. Michel Plantation with her husband. She 
was also co-owner of Houma Insurance Agency with her brother, Alfred Toups. She 
served as president and treasurer of St Eloi Ladies Altar Society for many 
years. She was the recipient of the Pro Ecclesia ET Pontifice Medal awarded by 
Pope John Paul II in 1991.

Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Velma McCarta

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Falgout 
Funeral Home of Galliano for Velma Danos McCarta, 53, a native of Golden Meadow 
and resident of Venice, who died at 12:08 p.m. Sept. 17, 1997.

Visitation will be 2 to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the 
funeral home.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery.

She was the stepdaughter of Liza Danos; mother of Chester Jr., Timothy, Shawn 
and Dawn Cheramie; sister of Maxime Danos, Georgette Baudoin, Thelma Terrebonne 
and Octavia Breaux; stepsister of Raleigh Terrebonne; half-sister of Charlene 
Vedros. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Lucy Doucet Danos; and a 
brother, Nolan Terrebonne.

Donations to the family are preferred.

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Hattie Caillouet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph 
Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Hattie Prejeant Caillouet, 98, a native of 
Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:10 a.m. Sept. 18, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Rita Zeringue, Frances Clement Kathleen Percle and Betty 
Melancon; sister of Agnes Thibodaux. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 
31 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Caillouet; parents, Joseph 
Prejeant and Emily Dardan; a son, Roland Caillouet; two daughters, Yvonne Adams 
and Gertrude Chaisson; a sister, Mae Chaisson; and two brothers, Henry and 
Jessie Prejeant

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

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Verlie Foote

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St 
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Verlie Toups Foote, 79, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 18, 1997.

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

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of Edward, John and David Foote and Mary Foote Alcazar; 
sister of Lois Johnson of Luling, Harry S. Toups Jr. of Thibodaux, Randall 
Toups of Waco, Texas and Kempton Toups of Luerne Valley, Calif. She is also 
survived by 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Newiton Irvint Foote; parents, Harry 
S. Sr. and Verna Toups; and a brother, Kenneth Toups.

She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve.

She was a retired teacher with the Lafourche Parish School System with 33 years 
of teaching at Golden Meadow Elementary School and Thibodaux Elementary School. 
She was a member of the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association and the 
La. Retired Teachers Association; St. Joseph 3rd Order of Mount Carmel, St. 
Thomas Aquinas Prayer Group, Bayou River Magnificat and was a former member of 
the St Genevieve Altar Society.

Donations to the St Joseph or St Genevieve school libraries are preferred.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements

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Edwin Kiffe Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Galliano for Edwin Antoine Kiffe Sr., 72, a native and 
resident of Galliano, who died at 4:50 a.m. Sept. 18, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Samart 
Funeral Home of Cut Off.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the husband of Doris Bourgeois Kiffe; father of Edwin "Buddy" Kiffe Jr., 
Mrs. Kenneth (Brenda Kiffe) Theriot, Mrs. Bob (Dolly Kiffe) McKenney and Mrs. 
Ferrell (Edwina Kiffe) Duet; brother of Steven, Curlin, Leroy, Horace and 
Edmond Kiffe, Eula K Cook and Henry Vega Jr.  He is also survived by 10 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lodrigues and Victoria Toups Kiffe; 
and a sister, Earline Kiffe.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph. He was a World War II veteran and was 
awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member and past vice president of the La. 
Shrimpers Association and a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion.  He was a 
commercial shrimper.

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

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Deeann Autin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Deeann Eymard Autin, 45, a native and 
resident of Larose, who died at 1:20 p.m. Sept. 19, 1997.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Roy Joseph Autin; mother of Zeke and Margi Autin; daughter 
of Walton Joseph and Betrice Ulm Eymard; sister of Jo-Ann Eymard and Connie 
Tifft.

She was a board-certified counselor.

Mothe Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Nicholas Granier

A religious service took place at 10 a.m. today at Victory Assembly of God 
Church in Vacherie for Nicholas "Nick" Lawrence Granier, 20, a native of 
Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died Sept. 19, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the son of Juliet Folse and Byron Granier; stepson of Josie Granier; 
grandson of Dorothy Granier; brother of Jared Paul, Clint Michael, Benjamin and 
Desiree Granier, step-brother of Kenny Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dave Granier and Adeline and 
Lawrence Folse.

He was employed by J. Caldera Contractors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman 
and enjoyed carpentry.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Edith Guidroz

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Edith Griffin Guidroz, 89, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 6 p.m. Sept. 19, 1997.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Norris and Eugene Guidroz and Anna Rose Allemand; sister 
of Agatha Schouest, Marie Allemand and Agnes Hebert.  She is also survived by 
nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Guidroz; parents, Willie and 
Celema Chiasson Griffin; a son, Richard Guidroz; a daughter, Mildred Andras; 
four brothers, Eddie, Emile, Alex and Milton Griffin; and two sisters, Sadie 
Chiasson and Annie Allemand.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Claudia Talbot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Assumption 
Catholic Church of Franklin for Claudia Wilkes Talbot, 81, a native of 
Centerville and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma and 9 
a.m. to funeral Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Claude W., Richard W. and Wm. J. Talbot II and Nell T. 
Legendre; sister of Vivian W. Romaire and Nell W. Clausen. She is also survived 
by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bigler Talbot; parents, 
Richard Greenwood and Leonell M. Martin Wilkes.

She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and was a member of 
the Catholic Daughters of Houma, the Ladies Altar Society in Franklin and the 
Wednesday Bridge Club.

Donations to the American Lung Association, 1001 Broadway, New York, NY 10001, 
are preferred.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Sidonia Coca

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Hilary 
Catholic Church in Mathews for Sidonia Toups Coca, 89, a native of Lafourche 
Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 p.m. Sept. 20, 1997.

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

Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She was the sister of Gladys T. Chatelain.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis T. Coca; parents, Charles Paul 
and Maria Foret Toups; a daughter, Sharon H. Coca; two brothers, Lucien Mark 
and Charles Toups; and three sisters, Lucille T. Dupry, Loura T. Ruffina and 
May T. Brown.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles Gaudet

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Charles F. Gaudet, 89, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 20, 1997.

Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery.

He was the husband of Hazel Benoit Gaudet; stepfather of Harold J. Gros of 
Baton Rouge; brother of Paul J. Gaudet of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 
three step grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Odelia Knoblock Gaudet; and 
a sister, Marie G. Doolittle.

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

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Leon Marcel

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St Louis 
Catholic Church for Leon Joseph Marcel, 71, a native and resident of Bayou 
Blue, who died at 9:42 a.m. Sept. 20, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and noon to 
funeral time Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Clemilia Gautreaux Marcel of Bayou Blue; father of Mrs. 
Glen (Azilda) M. Authement of Raceland, Glen and Ferrell Marcel, both of Baton 
Rouge, and Johnny Jon Marcel of Mathis, Texas; brother of Lovancie Toups of 
Houma and Noline M. Kimball of Waggaman. He is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Azilda Porche Marcel; a 
brother, Pierre Marcel; and a sister, Azora Blanchard.

He was a parishioner of St Louis Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World 
War II. He was a member of the American Legion and the Bayou Blue Senior 
Citizens. He was a retired self-employed welder.

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Linda Watkins

A religious service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church 
in Napoleonville for Linda Westley Watkins, 34, a native of Napoleonville and 
resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 20, 1997, at her residence as the result 
of domestic violence.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Louis Clark will officiate.

She was the daughter of Myrtle Westley Campbell of Thibodaux; mother of 
Chantell Westley of Thibodaux; sister of Elouise, Ruby and Kenneth Westley, all 
of Thibodaux, Estell and Curtis Westley, both of Napoleonville, and Raymond 
Curtis of Labadieville. She is also survived by two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Campbell; and a brother, Larry 
Westley.

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

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Agnes Arceneaux

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday and St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Chauvin for Agnes White Hebert Arceneaux, 82, a native and 
resident of Chauvin, who died Sept. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the 
KC Hall in Chauvin.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Alvin Paul, Nolan Joseph Sr. and Clyde Anthony Hebert 
Sr.; stepmother of Sandra Louviere, Grace Brunet and Ura Lee Liner; sister of 
Charles White, Mrs. Effie (Elza) Picou, Mrs. Raymond (Nora) Domingue, Mrs. Gary 
(Therese) Domingue Sr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Doris) Thibodeaux. She is also survived 
by 16 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, and 16 
step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rosalis J. Hebert; second 
husband, Ura J. Arceneaux; parents, Dennis and Nora Blanchard White; a 
stepdaughter, Alma Rodrigue; six brothers, Enis, Ernest, Gilbert, Frank and 
Allen White and Octavia Ermard; four great-grandchildren and one step 
grandchild.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Jeffery Authement Jr.

A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo 
Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-Chenes for Jeffery Joseph Authement Jr., 1 month, 
a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died Sept. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pointe-Aux-
Chenes Fire Station.

Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.

He was the son of Nicole Naquin and Jeffery Joseph Authement Sr.; grandson of 
Elaine and Roy Naquin and Mary Ann Authement

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Elinor Brou

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy 
Family Catholic Church in Luling for Elinor Margaret Brou, who died Sept. 21, 
1997, at Ochsner Hospital.

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

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft.

She was the mother of Gregory Michael, James Joseph, Alan John and Gordon 
William Brou and Cheryl Ann Brou Mahler. She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clemil Brou.

She was a parishioner of Holy Family.

Donations to the Elinor Brou Memorial Fund for Pulmonary Research through 
Ochsner's are preferred.

Westide Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements.

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Dalmas Danos

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Mary's. Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Dalmas J. "Bee" Danos, 77, a 
native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:32 p.m. Sept. 21, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Vera Bourgeois Danos; brother of Adam Danos.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Olompia Verdun Danos; four 
brothers, Emile, Henry, Clemile and Leroy Danos; and five sisters, Elmira D. 
Robichaux, Antoinette D. Meyers, Josephine Danos, Delta D. Knobloch and Elma D. 
Boudreaux.

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Herman Crosby

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Herman Antoine "Manny" Crosby, 84, a 
native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:01 p.m. Sept. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be 9:15 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Bazelise Bruce Crosby; father of Surgeon A. Crosby, 
Marilyn C. Agoff and Lou Ann Duplantis. He is also survived by four 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Lizzie Lefort Crosby; two 
brothers, Urbin and Aramise Crosby; and four sisters, Aliska Plaisance, 
Armansia Compeaux and Evela and Lizzie Crosby.

He was a veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Sacred Heart.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Irvin Falgout

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Irvin James Falgout, 79, a native of 
Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:24 a.m. Sept. 22, 
1997.

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

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.

He was the father of James Falgout; brother of George Falgout Jr. He is also 
survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lena Bergeron Falgout

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Haidee Gazzo

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Haidee Gazzo, 72, a native of Montegut 
and resident of Grand Isle for 20 years, who died at 3 a.m. Sept. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Hedy Gazzo; sister of Betty Clair Rogers and Gretta "Toe" 
Fryou. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Gazzo Sr.; parents, Nollie 
and Flossie Robichaux Pellegrin; a son, John Allen Gazzo Jr.; and a-grandson, 
George Gazzo Harrod.

She was a member of the Montegut Children's Carnival Club and Krewe of Bon 
Terre.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Concietta Paternostro

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Concietta "Cecilia" Paternostro, 
88, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 22, 
1997.

Visitation will be 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of Sam Paternostro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arcangelo and Marie Gulota 
Paternostro; a sister, Marie Sacco; and three brothers, Carlos, Biaggio and 
John Paternostro.

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

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Louise Triche

A funeral took place at Del Lago Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Worth, Fla., for 
Louise "Sister" Triche, 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Florida for 
the past eight years, who died Sept. 22, 1997.

She was the wife of Felix Triche; mother of Beverly T. Hill, Mary T. Ducote and 
Walter Triche; sister of Gloria Ledet and Bud Mire of Thibodaux. She is also 
survived by five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Vermine Mire; and two 
brothers, Marion and Earl Mire.

Lake Worth Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Houston Gautreaux

A religious service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home 
of Houma for Houston P. "Cigar" Gautreaux, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident 
of Houma, who died at 2:25 p.m. Sept. 23, 1997.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery.

He was the husband of Theresa LeBouef Gautreaux; father of Mrs. Allen (Cathy) 
Roberts and Mrs. Columbus (Robin) Racine, both of Houma; brother of Walton and 
Elton Gautreaux, Veola Lapeyrouse and Eleola Bergeron, all of Houma. He is also 
survived by one grandchild, two step-grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Roselie Trahan 
Gautreaux; three brothers, Lawrence Jr., Easton and Neaston Gautreaux; and two 
sisters, Rita Bourg and Edna Gautreaux.

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Philomene Talbot

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Philomene Coupel Talbot, 71, a 
native of Pierre Part and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 
23. 1997.

Visitation will be noon to funeral time Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Larry and Terry Talbot, Gloria Hymel, Catherine Bourgeois 
and Tammy Naquin; sister of Herman Coupel, Irma Pennison, Theresa Gautreaux and 
Geneva Templet; friend of Albert Hue. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton J. Talbot; parents, Lezin and 
Rosalie Gaudet Coupel; and a brother, Narcise Coupel.

Donations to St. Philomena School Fund are preferred.

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

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Michael Brunet

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis 
Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Michael "Moose" Brunet, 43, a native of Houma 
and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. 
Friday at the church. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today.

Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery.

He was the son of Eloise R. Brunet; grandson of Rita Dupre Sonier, brother of 
John Mark, Gerald Joseph and Barry Christopher Brunet, Lilia Quatrevingt and 
Kathy Lee Marcantel.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Brunet Jr.; grandparents, 
Herman J. Sonier and Edward J. Sr. and Alzina Babin Brunet.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Raymond Stafford

A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis No. 2 
Cemetery in Houma for Raymond Thomas Stafford, 85, a native of Lake Charles and 
resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 24, 1997.

He was the husband of Margaret Vella Stafford; father of Michael and Stephen 
Wade and Karen Stafford Henry; brother of Sylvia Mae Lusby. He is also survived 
by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Selma Horn.

He was a member of Community Bible Church of Lafourche was retired from 
Schlumberger.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements,

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Jonnie Adair Sr.

A religious service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home 
for Jonnie Adair Sr., 51, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Houma, 
who died at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St Francis No. 2 Cemetery.

He was the husband of Betty Adair, son of Everette Lee Adair; father of Eliot 
Charles Theriot and Tina Reynolds, both of Nashville, and Jonnie Jr. and Kendra 
M. Adair, both of Houma; brother of Joseph Adair, Linda A. Bourgeois and Anna 
Boudreaux, all of Houma, Peggy A. Burden of Arlington, Va., and Judy A Nolting 
of St. Bernard; stepbrother of Cristal Ellender of Houma and Jonnie Arceneaux 
of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Viola Jewell.

Donations for funeral expenses to Samart Funeral Home are preferred.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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David Boudoin

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for David John Boudoin, 31, a native of 
Thibodaux and resident of Canton, Ga., who died at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 25, 1997.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery.

He was the son of Eddie L Boudoin and Martha Boudoin Martinez; brother of 
Wesley and Beverly Boudoin and Barbara B. Tjoa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Rose Landry Rome 
Boudoin and Andrew and Carrie Stover.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Brown

A funeral is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday at New St Mathews Missionary Baptist 
Church in Mathews for Mary Anderson Brown, 50, a native of Raceland and 
resident of Lutcher, who died at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 27, 1997.

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

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Roland Bradley will officiate.

She was the daughter of Ocelia C. Bourgeois of Raceland; friend of Wayne 
Batiste of Lutcher.

She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Anderson.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Pamela Naquin

A religious service at 4 p.m. Monday at Point-Aux-Chenes Fire Station for 
Pamela "Pam" Naquin, 15, a native of Houma and resident of Point-Aux-Chenes, 
who died at 1:55 a.m. Sept. 27, 1997.

Burial was in Bisland Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Donna D. Naquin; granddaughter of Samuel and Nazia 
Naquin Dardar and Elda Billiot Naquin; sister of Francis Jr., Joey and Buster 
"Buck" Naquin.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Marie Naquin; her father, 
Francis J. Naquin Sr.

She was a student at South Terrebonne High School.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Gerard Rogers

A religious service took place at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Lockport for Gerard Joseph Rogers, 55, a native of Lockport and resident of 
Mathews, who died at 11:47 a.m. Sept. 27, 1997.

Burial was in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

He was the son of Noah Rogers; stepson of Eula G. Rogers; stepfather of Bruce 
Benoit; brother of Amanda Orgeron; stepbrother of Orgie and Richard LeCompte, 
Patrician Trahan and Dutie Blair; half-brother of Mary Scurlock and Janice 
Rogers. He is also survived by one step-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Benoit Rogers; and his mother, 
Edna Punch Rogers.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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Amanda Verdin

A religious service took place at 4 p.m. Monday at the Point-Aux-Chenes Fire 
Station for Amanda "Weezee" Verdin, 17, a native of Houma and resident of 
Point-Aux-Chenes, who died at 1:55 a.m. Sept. 27, 1997.

Burial was in Bisland Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Sidney and Mandy Foussell Verdin; granddaughter of 
Georgina Verdin; sister of Grace Marie and Gary James "Brud" Verdin; half-
sister of Marisa A. Carcisse, Garilyn Verdin and Annie Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sidney Verdin, Antoine Foussell 
and Anna Billiot

Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.

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Pinkie White

A funeral was scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. today at Marvin Hill Methodist 
Church in Europa, Miss., for Pinkie Bland White, 83, a native of Webster 
County, Miss., and resident of Maben, Miss., who died Sept. 27, 1997, of heart 
failure.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Bobby South will officiate.

She was survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-
great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Church of Christ in Maben, Miss.

Wise-Nowell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Astusio Mejia

A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of 
Cut Off for Astusio "Bucket" Mejia, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, 
who died at 3:35 p.m. Sept. 29, 1997.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery.

He was the father of Raleigh and Larry Dardar, Mary Lou Townsley, Dora Pugh, 
Carrilene Sutherland, Debra Falgout and David and Kenneth Mejia; brother of 
Bernardo and Hope Mejia, June Rodrigue, Pat Dormain and Deenna Day. He is also 
survived by 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Billiot Mejia; parents, Rodolfo 
and Rosalee Dardar Mejia; a son, Richard Mejia Sr.; two sisters, Marie and 
America Dora Mejia; and five brothers, Rudolph, Gable, Eliceo, Roland and 
Salvador Mejia.

He was a retired tugboat captain.

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

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Audrey Melancon

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady 
of the Rosary Church in Larose for Audrey Thibodaux Melancon, 57, a native and 
resident of Cut Off, who died at 5 p.m. Sept. 29, 1997.

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

Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She was the wife of Johnny Melancon Sr.; stepdaughter of Leo Bourgeois; mother 
of John Jr., Michael, Reggie and JoAnn "Josie" Melancon. She is also survived 
by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert Thibodaux and Frances 
Plaisance Bourgeois; and a brother, Sheldon Thibodaux.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters 
of America.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Edwin Bernard Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Edwin "Little Buckie" Bernard Jr., 22, a native 
of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:46 a.m. Sept. 30, 1997.

Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout 
Funeral Home Inc. of Lockport.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was the son of Edwin and Patricia Perrillioux Bernard; grandson of Louise 
Bessie Perrillioux and Edwin Bernard; brother of James Joseph and Bessie Louise 
Bernard and Carla Marie Sapia; friend of Yasmire Johnson.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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Annie Carlsen

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of 
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Annie Marie Savoie Carlsen, 86, a 
native and resident of Larose, who died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 30, 1997.

Cremation will follow.

She was the sister of William "Billy" Savoie.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Chimento; second husband, 
Casper Carlsen; parents, Lee and Hermine Lonibos Savoie; three brothers, 
Claude, Maurice and Sidney Savoie; and two sisters, Agnes S. Mitchell and Maude 
S. Gautreaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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