Obituaries of OCTOBER 1998 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: It is likely that this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 21 May 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** (no newspaper dates were available at time of transcription) The files below may not be complete for any given date. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Daisy Adams Religious services are scheduled for 11 am. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Daisy Bergeron Adams, 78, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 11:10 a.m. Oct. 1,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She was the mother of Camille Adams of Gonzales, and Mrs. Lelia Adams Sapia of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ferdinand "Dutch" Adams; parents, Jean Marie Ozema Bergeron and Cora Lee Chiasson Bergeron; sons, Hilton "Coonie" and Roy "Peachie" Adams. She is also preceded by four brothers and four sisters. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stella Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Stella D. Dufrene, 95, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Larose who died Oct. 1,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Demlas Bourg and step mother of Adam J. Cantrelle. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 52 great- great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ambroise Bourg; second husband, Adam T. Cantrelle; third husband, Lawrence A. Dufrene; parents, Adam and Vegelia Dufrenia Dufrene; sons, Armand J. and Fergus Bourg; step-son Dudley J. Cantrelle and daughter, Vegelia Bourg Lefort She is also preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Rome A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Josephine Ockmond Rome, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 12:35 a.m. Oct 1, 1998. Entombment was at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Johnny Errol Rome of Chackbay and Claire Rita Rome Perque of Vacherie; and sister of Maurice Ockmond Sr. and Antoinette Ockmond Levet She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin J. Rome; parents, Alcee Sr. and Nezida Murry Ockmond; brothers, Bienvenue, Joseph, Robert, Alcee Jr. Paul and Noe .Ockmond; sisters, Amelia O. Rougee, Marie O. Luquette, Hortense O. Chenier, Amelie O. Brock and Theresa Ockmond. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Anderson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Gladys "Kenny" Anderson, 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, who died at 1 a.m. Oct. 2,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was reared by Una F. Foret; and she was the foster mother of Nikola W. Betanof; and sister of Doris Pearson, Mildred Anderson, Nellie Hernandez, Jeanne Marie "Mary Jane" Mayet Julie Townson and Felix F. Foret. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Jeanne Gaudet Foret; and brother, Abbey Foret She was a Catholic, a Eucharistic Minister, lector at church, member of the Ladies Altar Society, Mary's Helpers and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vincent Dufrene Jr. A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Vincent John Dufrene Jr., 37, a native and resident of Lockport, who died on Oct 2,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the companion of Donna LeBouef, son of Vincent John Sr. and Janet Matherne Dufrene; grandson of Nerman Matherne; father of April Marie and Iillie Mae Dufrene; and brother of Pernell Robert Dufrene Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Cecile Dufrene and Lillie Mae Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucian Martin Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lucien "Coney" Martin Jr., 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:38 a.m. Oct. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He was the husband of Shirley Folse Martin of Thibodaux; brother of Larry Martin Sr. of Torrance, Calif., Marquerite Riley of Atlanta, Brenda Hogan of Los Angeles, Earl Sr., Lloyd Martin, Mary Johnson, Thelma Johnson, Barbara Lewis and Beverly Vallian, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Sr. and Rose Bolt Martin; grandmother, Louella Bolt Lestrick; and brother, Terry Martin. He was Baptist and a retired truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilbert Verdin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Wilbert "Bit" Verdin, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac who died at 7:30 a.m. Oct 2, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred "Mae" Fazzio Verdin; father of Faren and Tillis Verdin and Sandra Simon; brother of Joseph and Roy Verdin, Dorothy Sue Billiot and Rita Verdin. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Stella Lodrigue Verdin. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Harris Louis Pitre, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:30 a.m. Oct 3,1998. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Larry Pitre, Lois Pitre, Joyce P. Trosclair, Dolores P. Orgeron and Rose Terrebonne; and the companion of Carol Olson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Liza Adams Pitre; son, Roy Pitre; daughter, Juliet Chiasson; brothers, Fedless, Edless, Loveless and Orleans Pitre; and sisters, Francis, Taya and Edolia Pitre. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ======================== ===== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eleanor Leake A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Oct 7 at St Luke Episcopal Church in Fort Myers, Fla. for Eleanor Shands Leake, 82, a native of Greenville, Miss, and resident of Fort Myers, who died on Oct 3,1998. She was the mother of Hunter C. Leake III of Fort Myers and Robert Shands Leake of Baton Rouge; and sister of Mary Shands Hedges of Owensboro, Ky. and Dorothy Shands Martin of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Collins Leake II of New Orleans; son, James deNeveu Leake; and parents, Audley William and Eleanor Somerville Shands; and grandparents, Garvin Dugas Shands and Nellie Nugent Somerville. She was a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and a member of Mortar Board and Phi Beta Phi Social Sorority. She moved to Thibodaux in 1971. Her interests were in her home and Episcopal Church activities. She also worked as a buyer-manager for jewelry and ladies specialty shops in New Orleans. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aiter Winslow A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever for Aiter Victor Winslow, 66, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 3. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake service at the church. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Lawrence Winslow Sr. of Schriever, mother of Charles Winslow of Schriever, LinRoy Winslow of Birmingham, Ala. and Earl Winslow of California; sister of Whitney Victor and Gertrude Brown, both of Thibodaux and Daisy Victor of Schriever. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chris and Laura Miller Victor, sons, Lawrence Jr. and LJ. Winslow, daughters, Bobbie Livas and Hilda and Wilma Winslow; brothers, Tom Brown, Moses Shanklin and William Victor; and sisters Edna McKinley and Laura Victor. She was a member and usher at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lovell Pertuit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lovell Joseph Pertuit, 71, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:35 a.m. Oct 4,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Danos; step-father of Linda Weatherford; and brother of Anna May Boudreaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Jeanne Brown Pertuit He was a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patricia Ainsworth A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Galliano Assembly of God Church in Galliano for Patricia Ellerbe Ainsworth, 59, a native of Winnsboro and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:40 p.m. Oct. 5,1998. Visitation will be noon today until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Bennie Ainsworth; mother of Michael, Allen and Jimmy Robertson, and Kim Guidry; and sister of Joseph Ellerbe, Barney Brooks and Evon Reed. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alice Richardson Ellerbe; brothers, J.W., Moody and Cecil Ellerbe; and sister, Eller Ashley. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter Burdis Sr. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Walter Burdis Sr., 60, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:24 a.m. Oct. 5, 1998, at University Hospital. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gertrude Moore Burdis; father of Pauline Holly, Walter Jr., Melia and Anthony Burdis, all of Labadieville; son of Helen Cooper Burdis; brother of Eliska Lewis of Plattenville, Gloria Jacquot of Thibodaux and Frances Davis, Helen Watkins, Diane Fair and Rahula "Sonee" Jr., Rhula "Lil Ree" III, Andrew and Elaine Burdis, all of Labadieville. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Rahula Burdis Sr.; a sister, Rose B. Watts; and a grandson, Kadeem Holly. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois Constransitch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, for Lois T. Constransitch, 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:40 a.m. Oct. 5,1998. She was the daughter of Macy Antoinette Pierce Terrebonne Orgeron; mother of Brent Constransitch, Mary King andTynette Esponge; and sister of Carrie Cheramie and Bernice Cheramie. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Joseph Terrebonne; and brothers, Edwin Jr., Alvin and Edward Terrebonne. She was Catholic. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Ellis A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Raymond Charles Ellis, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct 5,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He was the husband of Carrie Ellis of Thibodaux; son of Delma Ellis of Thibodaux; father of Patrick and Zildray Ellis of New Orleans and Shenell and Lanitra Ellis of Thibodaux; brother of Wilbert Williams and Lawrence Ellis of Kansas City, Mo., Arthur Williams of Shreveport, Rosie Mae Coles and Mary Mozee of Kansas City, Mo., Linda and Gail Tillmon and Dorothy Bailey, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Earl Ellis. He was a parishioner of St. Luke's Catholic Church, a member of the St. Luke Gospel Soldiers and the choir. He was a radio announcer for the Southern Tones Gospel Group, member of Nicholls State Alumni Federation and the Southern Teacher's Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired counselor at West Thibodaux Junior High School. Donations to the Nicholls State University Foundation's Raymond Ellis Scholarship Fund are preferred. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tomey Doucet A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Tomey J. Doucet, 62, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:30 p.m. Oct 6 1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Iris Matherne Doucet; father of Carrie D. Boudreaux, Dawn E. and Roseanna M. Doucet; brother of Joseph H. Doucet, Ruby D. Cheramie and Peggy D. Rome. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred C. Doucet; parents, Harris B. Doucet and Clotilde Guidroz Doucet Terrebonne; stepfather, Bruce J. Terrebonne; daughter, Nicol A. Doucet; and sisters, Amelia and Roseanna Doucet. He was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church, president of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, President of Doucet & Adams, Inc. and Offshore Towing Inc. and a member of the board of directors of the La. 1 Coalition. Donations to the Holy Rosary School in Larose or the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eveno Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Eveno "Doc" Duet 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 10 a.m. Oct 6,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marie Chiasson Duet father of Mrs. Allen (Robin) Cortez; and brother of Nolan "Black" Duet and Louise Gros. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wilson and Whitney Duet Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilton Hebert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Wilton T. Hebert Sr., 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:10 p.m. Oct 6,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Wilton Jr., Russell, Recard and Robert Hebert, Ella Mae Ordoyne and Mrs. Geraldine "Deanie" Barrilleaux; and brother of Euclid, Wilson Earl Preston, Milton Hebert and Maggie Aupied. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Bourgeois Hebert; parents, Walton and Jeanne Stevens Hebert; son, Gerald Hebert; brothers Roland, Harry, Eddie and Huey Hebert; and sister, Beulah Clement. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nettie Tregle A religious service was scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. today at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Nettie Leblanc Tregle, 84, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Gonzales, who died at 10 p.m. Oct 6,1998. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Curtis, Glenn, Henry III and Lowell Tregle; adoptive mother of Lucius Williams. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Tregle. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Cantrelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Aline Plaisance Cantrelle, 96, a native of Cut Off and resident of New Orleans, who died at 5:15 p.m. Oct 7,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edgar A Cantrelle Jr., Mary Louise Benson, Wilma C. Tsangaris, Betty Hyden and Nancy Rodriguez. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar A. Cantrelle Sr.; parents, Alexis and Alice Savoie Plaisance; four brothers, Levi, John, Charley and Andrew Plaisance; nine sisters, Louise Lefort, Laura Bruce, Henrietta Adams, Daisy Richoux, Jeanne Blanchard, Ora Remont, Alice Terrebonne, Antoinette Plaisance and Alexina Massey; grandparents, Jean Francois III and Apolonize Cevallos Plaisance. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Fonseca A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Ernest J. Fonseca, 69, a native of Hollywood Plantation and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 a.m. Oct 7, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grace Christian/New Hope Cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Navarre Fonseca; father of David O. Fonseca Sr. and Ginger J. Babin; brother of J.P., Kermit Berwick and Lou Fonseca and Mary Lee Tullis. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Victoria Knobloch Fonseca; son, Clifton Fonseca Sr.; and brothers, Douglas and Cyrus Fonseca. He was a retired employee of McDermott Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Hunter A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Smart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Aline Autin Hunter, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:20 a.m. Oct 7,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She was the mother of Morris Hunter Sr., Stanley Hunter Sr. and Earline H. Bouffanie; and sister of Jimmie Autin Sr. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enes Hunter Sr.; parents, Marcel Sr. and Justilia Punch Autin; step-mother, Malize Orgeron Autin; son, Enes Hunter Jr.; brothers, Torris, Anthony, Torres, Marcel Jr., Howard, Willery and George Autin; sisters, Theresa Barrilleaux, Lucy Verdin, Enola Perrin, Viola Autin and Beulah Gislcair, step-brother, Claude Martin; and step-sister, Gertrude Mayfield. Samart Funeral Home of Cut is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melissa Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Melissa Matherne Ledet, 34, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:08 p.m. Oct 7,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Michael A Ledet; mother of Jason Pitre and Meagan Ledet; daughter of Norris and Lois Hebert Matherne; sister of Kim and Mark Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steve Little Steve R. "Randy" Little, 44, a native of Magee, Miss, and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Oct 7,1998. Arrangements are pending. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery. He was the son of Mrs. Lawrence "Johnny" Gautreau; father of Patricia Rene Little; brother of Mrs. Bob (Linda) Watson, Mrs. Frank (Diane) Bourg and Mrs. Chris (Debra) Oliver. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Little. He was a Navy veteran and a boat captain. Donations to the family are preferred. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gregory Rachal A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for "Big" Gregory B. "Ragaux" Rachal, 42, a resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct 7,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dale Barnes Rachal; father of Darrel and Tonia Gonzales and Keisha Landry; brother of Thomas Rachal. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Dorothy Beebe Rach. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in c harge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Veronica Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Veronica "Vicky" Dugas Chiasson, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 a.m. Oct. 8,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Anatole J. Chiasson Jr., mother of Justin, Jeremy, Shelby and Tina Chiasson, Mrs. Carl (Stacie) Thibodaux and Mrs. Raymond (Tonia) Billiot; sister of Mrs. Jimmy (Sedonia) Benoit, Mrs. Wallace (Pamela) Gautreaux and Mrs. Charlie (Mona) Breaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Gertrude Arceneaux Dugas. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St John Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edna Castille A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans for Edna Kraemer Castille, 95, a native of Bayou Boeuf and resident of Hammond, who died at 7:35 a.m. Oct 9,1998. Burial was be at Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum. She was the mother of Jenny Montecino, Dorothy Gautreaux, Natalie Brondum, Mary Smith, and Walter, John and Clarence Castille. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Castille; parents, Antoinette Bonvillain and Joseph Kraemer; and son, Edward Castille. All Faiths Funeral Home of New Orleans was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Isabelle Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Isabelle "Bessie" Borne Guidry, 81, a native and resi-dent of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:18 p.m. Oct 9,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Betty Argueta and Anason Borne; foster mother of Ethel Borne, Virgie Cheramie, Antoinette Breaux and Delia Chiasson; sister of Neila "Nellie" Melancon and Lou Ella Verret. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 14 foster grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and four foster great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Guidry; parents, Hennessey and Dorcellia Callais Borne; brother, Jackson Borne; and sisters, Lucy Sonier and Julia Boudreaux. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of LaSalette. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Becnel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Joseph Guy Becnel, 77, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7 a.m. Oct 10,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mariette Becnel Becnel of Vacherie; father of Joycelyn Borne of Kraemer, Brenda Matherae, Samuel and Karl Becnel, all of Vacherie; and brother of Therese Reulet, Maurice Roy and Gaston Becnel, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Clamence Folse Becnel; sons, Errol and Vincent Becnel; daughters, Sarah and Mary Becnel; brothers, Henry and Judge Charles S. Becnel; and sister, Cecile Amedee. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irvin Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irvin "Coon" Joseph Breaux, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 10,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of the late Odette Richard Breaux; father of Francis and Philip Breaux, Brenda Prestenbach, Trudy Ordoyne, Donna Savoie, Sandy Esteve, Gloria Clulee, Barbara Dufrene and Shirley Fonseca; and brother of Anna Knight, Lillian Breaux and Florence Landry. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Mathilde Ledet Breaux; son, Irvin Breaux Jr.; brothers, Noah, Stanwood and Robert Breaux; and sisters, Annie Breaux and Marie LeBlanc. Landry's Funeral Homes of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albon Gros Jr. Funeral services are pending at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Albon "Bonbon" Gros Jr., 44, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choupic, who died Oct. 10, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mrs. Albon "Lisa Chiasson" Gros; son of Geanne Ordoyne Gros; father of Thomas Michael Gros; brother of Judy Gros Rotolo and Susan Gros Price. He was preceded in death by his father, Albon Gros Sr. Thibodaux Funeral Homes Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter William Sr. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Walter Williams Sr., 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:20 a.m. Oct. 10, 1998. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and 4 p.m. until wake service at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Livas Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Mary Jean West Williams; father of Gregory, Ronald and Tina Williams, all of Thibodaux, Clarence Williams of Houma, Walter Williams Jr. of Missouri City, Texas, and Annette and Diana Williams, both of Houston; and brother of Beulah Mae and Ethel Mae Williams, Catherine Frye and Dorothy Zeno, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Daisy Livas Williams. He was a self-employed cement contractor, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angela Sanchez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Angela Bourgeois Sanchez, 80, a native of Gheens and resident of Mathews, who died at 3 p.m. Oct. 10, 1998. Burial was at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Jean S. Adams, Grace S. McCormick, Shirley S. LeBlanc, Margaret Sanchez, Linda S. Badeaux and Diana Sanchez. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B. Sanchez; parents, Joseph Ernest and Emma Barbier Bourgeois; sons, Clifton and Richard Sanchez; daughter, Delia S. Badeaux; brothers, Noah, Joe and Jules Bourgeois; and sisters, Enola Boudreaux, Elmire Ourso and Elvire Arabie; and two great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odette Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Charles Borromeo Catliolic Church in Thibodaux for Odette Richard Breaux, 81. a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died Oct. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Francis and Philip Breaux, Gloria Clulee, Barbara Dufrene, Shirley Fonseca, Brenda Prestenbach, Trudy Ordoyne, Donna Savoie and Sandy Esteve. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin "Coon" Breaux; parents, Prisca and Elvire Naquin Richard; son, Irvin Breaux Jr.; brother, Charles Richard; and sister, Jeanne Leonard. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Crum A religious service was held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Walker for Nora Katherine Faulkner Crum, 77, a native of Belleview, Texas, and resident of Walker, who died at 10 p.m. Oct. 11, 1998. Her body was donated to Tulane University School of Medicine. She was the wife of Charles G. Crum; mother of Charles "Chuck" Crum, Madeline Arias and Elizabeth Bello; and sister of Lois Griffin, Peggy Bridgewater and Robert "Bob" Faulkner. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mattie Faulkner. She was a U.S. Army veteran. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Gendron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Beatrice L. Gendron, 85, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, who died at 11:55 a.m. Oct. 11, 1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery in Taft She was the mother of Ronald J. Gendron of Hahnville; and sister of Blanchard Landeche of Luling, Gladys Mikal of New Orleans, Dorothy Thomas of Gretna, Elsie Lousteau of Hahnville and Amy Marino of Norco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Gendron; parents, Joseph Edward and Aimee Becnel Landeche; and brother, Kermit Landeche. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Abbie Porche Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church in Bayou Blue for Abbie J. Porche Sr., 97, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bourg, who died Oct. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Odette Martin Porche; father of Melvin Arnold, Ray, Abbie Jr., Cline and Larry Porche, Martharine Hunter, Joyce Pigott, Belle Ledet, Daisy, Scott and Fannie Brazzel, Judy Robichaux and Cheryl Harrell. He is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and six great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien "Johnny" and Exzelina Bergeron Porche; brothers, Eddie, Wilson, Duffy and Willie Porche; and sisters, Alida Babin, Ida Bergeron, Louise Hebert, Edna Babin, Adeline Malbrough and Milda Bergeron; and two grandsons. He was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and in 1992 received an award for lifetime services to God and the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Yeats A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gibson Baptist Church in Gibson for Henry Laren Yeats, 71, a native of Bainbridge, Ga. and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:45 a.m. Oct 11,1998. He was the father of Kevin Yeats of Destrehan, Delane Sarver of Lake Charles, Patricia Loyd of Fort Benning, Ga., Pamela Ek of Sweden and Teresa Yeats of Thibodaux; and brother of Marlene Lamb of Bainbridge. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levin and Sally Yeats; and brothers, William and Richard L. Yeats. He was a member of the Seafarers International Union and a retired merchant marine. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Rose Marie Griffin Boudreaux, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:45 p.m. Oct 12,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Davis, Wonit and Olga Boudreaux and Earline Curole Savoie. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 45 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Boudreaux; parents, Traismond and Adele Roger Griffin; sons, Maurice and Norris Boudreaux; daughter, Rosemary Loupe; and two grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Georgette Boudoin A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Georgette Danos Boudoin, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:37 p.m. Oct. 12,1998. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Roland Boudoin; step-daughter of Liza Guidry Danos; mother of Ray and Terry Landry, Joette V. Schouest, Rebecca V. Badeaux and Anna L. Adams; and sister of Maxime Danos, Thelma D. Blanchard and Octavia D. Breaux. She is also survived by six step-children, 13 grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Lucie Doucet Danos; brothers, Gustave and Felton Danos; sisters, Velma D. McCarthy, Erma Danos, Marie Danos; and one grandchild. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christian Burdwell Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Christian "T-Chris" Izick Burdwell Jr., 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marcella Tastet Burdwell; son of Christian Sr. and Katherine Detillier Burdwell; grandson of Moise "Jigg" Detillier Sr.; father of O'Njel Lynn Burdwell; stepfather of Mark Tastet; and brother of Patsy Autin and Corinne Legendre. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Rose Burdwell and Corinne LeBoeuf Detillier. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell E.J. Charpentier, Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Upper Little Caillou for EJ. Charpentier, Jr., 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:50 p.m. Oct 12, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma Burial will be at St Elie Cemetery. He was the husband of Joyce Malbrough Charpentier; father of Darrell and Sherman Charpentier, Shelia Cheramie, Deborah Foret, Sharon Berger and Donna Charpentier; and brother of Mrs. Russell (Joyce) Rodrigue and Mrs. Wilbur (Ruth) Lyons. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, EJ. Sr. and Adeline Hebert Charpentier. He was a retired driller for Penroid. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ======= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Victor Chouest A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Victor Jean Chouest, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose who died at 8:24 a.m. Oct. 12, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Carrie Sapia Chouest; father of Judy Cheramie; and brother of Leontine Degardes and Lelia Pichoff. He is also survived by two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Amelia Thibodeaux Chouest; brothers, Adam, Felician, Wilson and Ulysses Chouest; and sisters, Celcia Domangue, Odile Grabert, Leoncia Sanchez, Azelie Plaisance and Ernestine Rodrigue. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malvin Pitre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Malvin Thomas Pitre, 78, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:15 a.m. Oct 12,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Babin Pitre; father of Malvin T. Pitre Jr.; foster father of Roger and Abel Bourgeois; brother of Ethel Foret and Rena LeBlanc; and grandfather of Brandon Thomas Pitre and Rocky Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Alice Aupied Pitre; brothers, Nolan and Dewey Pitre and sister, Viola Pertuit He was a parishioner of St Mary Nativity Catholic Church, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, member of Woodmen of the World, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Santy Falgout A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Santy M. Falgout, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:30 a.m. Oct 12,1998. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery. She was the mother of Angus J. and J. B. Falgout; sister of Mary Ann McKeon and Amy Rhodes. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Vincent Falgout; parents, Felician and Bertile Thibodaux Bourg; son, Mangus J. Falgout brothers, Wallace, Paul and Andrew Bourg; and sisters, Bernice Dumond, Lena liner and Bernadette Bergeron. She was a Catholic. Donations to the Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvie Triplett A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Louisville, Miss, for Elvie Triplett 79, a native of Louisville and resident of Lockport, who died Oct 12, 1998. Visitation will be noon to 6 p.m. Friday at William and Herring Funeral Home in Louisville and 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Haze Triplett and Willie Triplett, both of Beaufort, S.C., Nathion Triplett of Thibodaux, Pauline Guidroz of Lockport, Mary Triplett of Raceland and Claudine Williams of Lockport; and sister of Clenise Kelly and Nathaniel Kelly, both of Louisville, Edith Smith of Milwaukee, Wis., Alma Spencer of California, and Annie Carter and Mattie Kelly, both of Louisville. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Triplett Sr.; parents, Mary Riddle and Clemon Kelly; brothers, James, Elzie, Willie arid B.C. Kelly, and sisters, Jessie Roach and Lacie Kelly. She was a Baptist and member of the New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Louisville. William and Herring Funeral Home of Louisville and Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland are in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Rita J. Rodrigue, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died on Oct 12,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Mat Rodrigue, Donna R Naquin, Lisa R Vedros, Christine B. Adams and Ronell B. Savoie. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Breaux; second husband, Eugene Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Eugene and Melanie Uzee Foret; son, Giovanni Breaux; brothers, Leon Sr. and Leo. Foret; sisters, Leonell Foret Elrena Baudoin, Elsie Rumore, Louise 'Tootoo" Robichaux. She was a Catholic and member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations to the Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Barlow A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Bobby Blaise Barlow, 71, a native of Demming, New Mexico and resident of Larose, who died at 8:45 a.m. Oct 13,1998. Visitation will be 9 until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the step-father of Tom Ferguson of Tulsa, Okla.; companion of Gertie Foret He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ida Rhodes Barlow; and sister, Mildred Barlow Sussdof. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Guillot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for William "Yam" Robert Guillot, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. Oct 13,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Clara Larose Guillot father of Todd, Wayne and Dwayne Guillot; and brother of Gildert and Fronds Guillot, Rita Usey, Ira Mae Clement and Barbara LeBlanc. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Nela Hidalgo Guillot and brothers, Earl and Wilbert Guillot Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosalie Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Rosalie Vizier Pitre, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:19 a.m. Oct 13,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 am. Friday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Logan Pitre of Cut Off; foster mother of Mrs. Charles "Rose" Marino of Navarre, Fla.; and sister of Ivy Vizier of Galliano. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nero Maurice Pitre; parents, Clovis and Palmire Guidry Vizier; brothers, Belamie, Lonie and Clovis Vizier Jr.; and sisters Elodie Callais, Ezola Curole and Victoria Callais. Thomas Tolbert A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Thomas R Tolbert, a resident of Thibodaux, who died on Aug. 16,1998. Visitation with the family will follow. ====================================================================== ========= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lawrence Daigle, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 9 a.m. Oct. 14,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Mausoleum. He was the father of Caroline Babin; brother of Jeanne and Murphy Daigle, both of Napoleonville; and grandfather of Tammy Ordoyne, Jason and Kristen Babin. He is also survived by five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bourg Daigle; parents, Herbert and Lydia Daigle; brothers, Dennis, Eddie and Ursin Daigle, all of Napoleonville; and sisters, Hazel Daigle and Pansy Vicknair, both of Napoleonville. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and received the Purple Heart and European Medal of Merit. He worked for Louisiana Power and Light Co. for 35 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for David Eugene Foret 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Oct 14,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Ethel Theriot Foret; father of Mary Foret Verdun; brother of Paul and Martin Foret, Una Foret, Rita F. Champagne, Lydia F. Sciambra and Idola F. Dufour: and grandfather of Tiffany Verdun Galey and Todd David Verdun. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Eleanor Brown Foret and brother, Tilden Foret He was a parishioner of St Joseph Co-cathedral, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Woodman of the World, the American Legion and Council 114 of the Knights of Columbus. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Porche A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Doris K. Porche, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 15,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Glenn, Thomas, David and Patrick Porche, Anita Guidry, Claire Bourgeois and Doris "Dottie" Rodriguez; and sister of Marie Bernard and Joyce Ledet She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vital J. Porche Jr.; parents, Ismael J. and Eugenie Breaux Kerne; and son, Vital J. Porche III. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Dill A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Geneieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Hilda LeBlanc Dill, 93, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:10 p.m. Oct 16,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the mother of Gerald Dill of Crowley, Louis Dill Jr. of Thibodaux and Eliska Pollock of Harrison, Ark.; and sister of Rosie Wolf of Raceland and Irene Llambias of Hickory, N.C. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dill Sr.; parents, Arthur and Emma Broussard LeBlanc; brother, Arthur LeBlanc Jr.; and sisters, Lilly Foret, Lena Truxillo, Annie Martin, Isabell Caillouet and Jinnie Dubrois. She was the first president of the Labadieville American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the St Geneieve Altar Society. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Russell Lundstrom A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Russell Eugene Lundstrom, 54, a native of Washington and resident of Raceland, who died Oct 16,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marlene Billiot Lundstrom; father of Russell, Lance, Carina, Jaclyn and Jeannie Lundstrom; and brother of Sandi McCall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wilma Dunham Lundstrom; and sister, Jeannie Oliver. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virgus Boudreaux A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at the Family Christian Center in Galliano for Virgus Boudreaux, 65, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:04 p.m. Oct 17,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Nolan Jr., Ned and Ted Boudreaux, Elizabeth "Libby" Gisclair, Myrna Cheramie, Darlene LeBouef, Arlene Deogracias and Penny and Dovie Naquin; and sister of Annie Zeringue, Delta Bryant Leonise Smith, Katie Cheramie and Leona Duet. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Aramise and Leonise Alcadal Collins; brothers, Paruse, Juan and Rogers Collins; and sisters, May Dantin, Ruth LeBlanc and Margie Collins. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wenceslaus Dardar A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Galliano for Wenceslaus "T-Wen" Dardar, 20, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Oct 17,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Nicole Faciane; son of Raymond A. and Judy Ann B. Dardar; father of Dysen Dardar; grandson of Wenceslaus and Denecia Billiot; and brother of Raymond Jr., Nathanie, Zachary and Kelli Jo Dardar and Marci Bruce. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Omar and Valatine Dardar. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Greene A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Galliano for Bobby Wayne Greene, 18, a native of Dallas, Texas and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Oct 17,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the companion of Shantell Dardar, son of Richard A. Greene and Deborah C. Terrebonne; grandson of Bobby and Shirley Crawford; brother of Chuck Crawford, Richard N., Richard A. Jr., Ryan, Richanna and Richelle Greene, Carl Jr., Angela and Shelly LeBlanc and Toni Demere. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Hughes and Imagene Greene. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Rivet Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Dr. Edward G. Rivet Jr., 80, a native and resident of Lockport who died at 6 a.m. Oct 17,1998. Burial was at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. He was the husband of Elizabeth Hutchison Rivet father of Edward G. Ill and J. Fred Rivet Judith Constance R Sullivan, Patricia R. Bourg and Judith R Boudreaux; brother of James Robert Rivet Rhea A. Buckner, Tilly Bert R McDowell and Billye R Judlin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith McMahon Rivet; and sisters, Virgie R. McClendon and Evelyn R. Simpson. He was the former chief of staff of St Anne General Hospital, a member of the American Medical Association; fellow of the American College of Surgeons, La. State Medical Society and the Lafourche Parish Medical Society. Donations to St. Anne General Hospital are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Trahan Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Charles A. Trahan Sr., 49, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died Oct 17,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Ann Lirette Trahan; father of Charles Jr., Christopher, John and Cody Trahan; and brother of Jessie J. Trahan. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Maybelle Landry Trahan; brother, J. C. Lovency Trahan; and sister, Irene Trahan Blanchard. He was a Catholic and a member of the Ward 7 Citizen Club and Knights of Columbus Council 5013. He was employee of Anchor Industries. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pearl Use A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Pearl Marie Ledet Use, 61, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, who died at 8:40 p.m. Oct 17,1998. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. Monday until 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Francis DeSales #2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Andrew Jr., Donald, Thomas, Shane, Billy, Johnny, Charles, Jules and Susie Use, Jerri Sevin, Mary Trahan and Vickie Rhodes; and sister of Jimmy and Betty Ledet, Hilda Pennison and Helen Merill. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Use Sr.; parents, Adam and Mable Emily Naquin Ledet; sons, Christopher and Mervin Use; and daughter, Julie Marie Use. She was a parishioner of St Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Perry Babin Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Perry "Pops" Babin Sr., 40, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m. Oct 18,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Ginger Fonseca Babin; son of Hubert Babin Jr. and Marion Trahan Neal; father of Perry Joseph Babin Jr.; and brother of Marlene Bergeron, Lisa Neal and Kerry Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Terry Vincent Neal Jr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge' of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roland Barrilleaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Roland D. Barrilleaux Sr., 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:10 a.m. Oct. 18, 1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Freddia Dewey Barrilleaux; father of Roland D. Jr., James M. and Charlotte Barrilleaux; and brother of Gladys Legendre and Mary Ann Guidry. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marclain and Conine Porche Barrilleaux; daughter, Freddia "Tootie" B. Berger; brother, Lester Barrilleaux; and sisters, Inez Ledet, Marie Louise Naquin and Florence Pitre. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Louis Joseph Guidry, 61, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10:48 p.m. Oct 18,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Viola Durocher Guidry of Vacherie; father of Annette Guidry of Crown Point Justin Guidry of Chackbay; step-father of Chad Guidry of Chackbay; and brother of Alice Rodrigue, Marie Granier and Neil Guidry, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by one grandchild and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Adams Guidry; parents, Arthur and Aline Kleibert Guidry; and brothers, Morille Sr., Armand, Arthur Jr. and Lauzelle Guidry. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Jones A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Texas, for Michael F. Jones, 56, a resident of Fredericksburg, who died Oct. 18, 1998. He was the husband of Patty Jones of Fredericksburg; father of Michael Jones of Cypress, Texas, Rex Jones of Fredericksburg and Melanie Gerrity of Keller, Texas; brother of Fern Boggan of Luling, Ruthie Smith of Victoria, Texas and Janice Jeandoron of LaPlace. He is also survived by one grandchild. He received military honors from the U.S. Air Force. Donations to St Barnabas Episcopal Church, The Hill Country SPCA or the charity of choice are preferred Schatter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felix Kiger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Felix Joseph Kiger, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2:55 p.m. Oct 18, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Davis and Paul Kiger; and brother of Margie Bradberry. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hollis Kiger, parents, Davis and Julienne Leonard' Kiger; daughter, Evelyn Kiger, brother, Paul Kiger; and sisters, Nora Guidry and Eureka Amstutz. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rebecca Washington A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Rebecca Johnson Washington, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. Oct 18, 1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lawrence Jr., Manual, Wilbert and Michael Washington, all of Thibodaux, Hattie Mae Vallain of Cut Off, Joyce Ann Washington and Sandra Washington, both of Thibodaux; sister of Alexander Johnson, Alberta J. Bennett and Florence J. Hawkins, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Washington Sr.; parents, Solomon Sr. and Cora Lawrence Johnson; sons, Nolan and George Washington; brothers, Solomon Jr., Washington, Johnny and William Johnson; and sisters, Amy Pharagood, Priscilla Hawkins and Beatrice Johnson. She was a Baptist, S unday School teacher, choir singer and a member of the Home Mission Board of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Coleman A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Eula Joyce Coleman, 55, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Oct 19, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Lloyd Michael "Mike" and Chad Anthony Colemen, both of Labadieville; and sister of Lloyd Adams Sr., Doris Patterson, and Linda Burdis, all of Labadieville, Barbara Mollere of Napoleonville, Grace Ross of Thibodaux and Gail James of Plattenville. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Julia Griffin Adams-She was a member of the Word of Life Christian Center Church in Darrow. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Dempster A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Lawrence Church in Kraemer for Anthony "Red" 'Tony" Francis Dempster, 56, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1 p.m. Oct 19,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Marion D. Kraemer and Mary D. Rome. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Frances Hotard Dempster; and brother, Wallace Dempster Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Exnicious A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Edward "Yack" Exnicious, 66, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Ewellville, who died at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 19,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Pamela Exnicious of Oakland, Calif., Paula Exnicious of Los Angeles, Annette Exnicious of Donaldsonville, Patrick Exnicious of Paincourtville, Kevin Exnicious of Ewellville and Devin Exnicious of Plattenville; and brother of Maxine E. Bell of Darrow, and Sonya E. Southall of Plattenville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Beatrice Burd Exnicious. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nolan J. Morvant 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 a.m. Oct 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the father of Howard Morvant He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Gonzales Morvant; sons, Robert and Mark Morvant and one grandson. He was a veteran of World War II. The family is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Ponville A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for George Joseph Ponville, 71, a native of Choctaw Community and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Clark Ponville and Montana Lynn Powell; and brother of Ledric Ponville and Irene and Virgie Ordoyne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Brock Ponville; and parents, Orestile and Melanie Pitre Ponville. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clone Delatte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Clone Tabor Delatte, 84, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 11:40 p.m. Oct 20,1998. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. until funeral time at 1251 Choctaw Road in Choctaw. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Wilton Sr. and Benny Delatte, Dorine Landry, Mary Naquin, Mildred Hebert and Deanna Ordoyne; and sister of Hudson Tabor and Irene Ordoyne. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Delatte; parents, Leo and Zolide Benoit Tabor; sons, Joseph Delatte; brothers, Ed, Wallace and George Tabor; sisters, Ida Ordoyne and Florence and Adeline Hebert; and a grandson. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Domangue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Peter "To-P" Joseph Domangue, 61, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct 20,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Elgin Domangue of Chauvin, Shirley and Theresa Dupre and Miriam Blanchard, all of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Stella LeBouef Domangue; and brother, Roy Domangue. He was a Catholic and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked in the oilfield industry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel 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 Hazel Anna Martin, 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1 p.m. Oct 20,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the daughter of Venecia Hodge Martin; sister of Herman, Theodore Jr. and Terry Martin and Judy M. Sanders. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Martin Sr.; and brother, Natilas Martin. She was a retired cook with the Lafourche Parish School System. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Kathleen Van Dyke Terrebonne, 56, a native of Greenburg, Penn., and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:53 p.m. Oct 20,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Michael Terrebonne; daughter of Sophie K Van Dyke; mother of Jason Cressonie, Angel Cressonie Bimah, Cecilia C. McMillan and Sophie C. Hebert; and sister of Raymond Van Dyke Jr., Karen Downy and Dorothy LeBlanc. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Van Dyke, Sr.; and brother, Clarence Van Dyke. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Trahan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for William J. Trahan, 52, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 a.m. Oct 20,1998. Visitation times are pending. Bu rial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Guideon J. and Helen Ardoin Trahan; father of Leslie Mike; and brother of Norma Trahan Louviere and Geraldine Trahan Pitre. He was preceded in death by his son, Kent Trahan. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lennis Blair Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Lennis Lee Blair Sr., 68, a native of Knox County, Texas and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:25 a.m. Oct 21,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Lennis L Jr., Robert G. and Randy J. Blair. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay and Fronia Belle Weaver Blair; daughter, Darlene B. Cedotal; brothers, Alvin, Hanny and Glenn Blair; sister, Winnie Mae Greer; and one grandchild. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Gonzales A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lucille Mire Gonzales, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:05 a.m. Oct 21,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Lucille "Mary Lou" and Joan Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus J. Gonzales; parents, Alcide Sr. and Mary Mire; brothers, George Sr., Harry Sr., Alcide Jr. and Gaston Mire; and sisters, Carmen Boudreaux, Beatrice Gauthreaux, Agnes Mire and Annette LeBlanc. Donations for Masses are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brenda LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Brenda S. LeBlanc, 34, a native of Westlake and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct 21,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. She was the wife of Michael LeBlanc; daughter of Mary Sue Frantz-, step-daughter of Lowell Frantz; mother of Carl LeBlanc; sister of Barney Jr., Byrel, and Bryan Book; and step-sister of Denise and Michael Frantz. She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Book Sr. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Naquin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Ethel Toups Naquin, 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:37 a.m. Oct, 21,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Beverly Naquin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Achille Naquin; parents, Edward and Octavie Cancienne Toups; brothers, Wilson O. Sr., Clarence H. and Aby P. Toups; and sisters, Mabel T. Aucoin, Velma T. Gaudet and Maude T. Morvan. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcide Arceneaux Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alcide J. Arceneaux, Jr., 58, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:35 a.m. Oct 22,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Mamilyn Dupre; brother of Ernest Irvin, Luke, Eugene and Phillip Arceneaux, Emma Hartman, Velma Rogers, Earline Domangue; and grandfather of Dwayne, Ryan and Candie Dupre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Sr. and Marie Lefort Arceneaux; brother, Gerald Arceneaux; and sister, Aline Arceneaux. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Hymel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Inez Borne Hymel, 84, a native of Edgard and resident of Gramercy and Vacherie, who died at 6:35 a.m. Oct 22,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Entombment will be at St Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina. She was the mother of Grant Hymel; and sister of Lee and Hilton Borne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Hymel; son, Dalton Hymel; brothers, Leon and Roy Borne; and sister, Lillian Naquin. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Robinson Jr. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Allen Chapel of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Thibodaux for Joseph Robinson Jr., 47, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:55 p.m. Oct 22,1998. He was the brother of Isiah Robinson of Thibodaux, Loris S. Hayes of baton Rouge and Barbara Dumas of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Mable R. Robinson. Community Funeral Home of Houma, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mark LeGrande Mark Joseph LeGrande, 48, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 5:05 p.m. Oct 23,1998. He was the husband of Sandra Thibodeaux LeGrande; son of J.C. and Beatrice Boyer LeGrande; father of Mark Jr. and Peter LeGrande and Ammie Bea LeGrande; and brother of Gilda LeGrande Rachel. He is also survived by one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilbert Naquin Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Wilbert P. Naquin Sr., 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:25 a.m. Oct 23,1998. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery. He was the husband of Juanita Thibodeaux Naquin; son of Cecile LeBoeuf Naquin; father of Wilbert Jr. and Bobby Naquin, Dianna, Mary Ann and Ruby LeBouef and Patty Trahan; brother of Whitney Naquin of Sulphur, Gillis Naquin of Montegut, Nelson Naquin of Thibodaux, Anthony Naquin of Houma, Mrs. Andrew (Wilma) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Elgin (Shirley) Domangue, Mrs. Torres (Julienne) Domangue, Mrs. Eddie (Nellie) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Eulan (Gladys) Trahan, Mrs. James (Ethel) Authemem, Mrs. Louis (Verly) Authement and Mrs. Milton (Cecile) Foret He was preceded in death by his father, James Naquin Sr.; brothers, James Jr. and Carlton Sr. Naquin; and a grandson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosa Templet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Rosa "Mama Rose" Simoneaux Templet 94, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 4 a.m. Oct 23,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Paul Templet, Theresa Simoneaux, Margaret Morris and Carolyn "Shine" Vitale; sister of Lucy Mae Gregoire. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston G. Templet; parents, Luke and Therese Barbier Simoneaux; son, Rudy Templet; brothers, G eorge, Jules and Joe Simoneaux; and sisters, Odette Comeaux, and Mable and Cecile Simoneaux. She was retired from the U.S. Post Office after 30 years of service in Belle Rose. Donations to your favorite charity are preferred. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Price A religious service was held at 9 a.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Louise Jurgens Price, 95, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:30 a.m. Oct 23,1998. Burial was at the Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Dale Price. She is also survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Price, Jr.; parents, Frank and Elizabeth Christen Jurgens; brother, Frank "Buddy" Jurgens Jr.; and sisters, Caroline Dejean, Ada Hill and Frances Uzee. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Troy Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic in Lockport for Troy "T-Pank" Dufrene, 27, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:30 p.m. Oct 24,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Earl Anthony Dufrene Sr.; brother of Earl Jr. and Anthony 'Tony" Dufrene, Debra Freeman and Darlene Monier; and grandson of Oristile and Justilia Orgeron Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Thibodaux Dufrene; and grandparents, Louis.and Lucille P. Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a 1990 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julie Gisclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Julie Cheramie Gisclair, 91, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:54 p.m. Oct 24,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie in Galliano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abraham Gisclair; parents, Theophile and Lovina Cantrelle Cheramie; brothers, Ernest William Felician, Willie, Theophile Jr., Paul and Joseph Cheramie; and sisters, Dolenia C. Guidry, Julianne C. Orgeron, Ernestine C. Autin, Celest C. Allemand and Evelia C. Duplantis. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Randolph Larousse A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Randolph Joseph Larousse, 49, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:20 p.m. Oct 24,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Wilbur and Dorothy Foret Larousse; and brother of Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donna LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Donna Jean LeBlanc, 38, a native of Larose and resident of Bourg, who died at 7:40 a.m. Oct 24,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Alice Brunet Hendricks; step-daughter of H. Gene Hendricks; mother of Mark James Callais Jr.; and sister of Dennis, Carl, Harvey Gene Hendricks Jr., Sharon Ann Yoss, Bonnie Marie Rehage, Tami Elizabeth LeBlanc and Cindy Rae Wooddall. She was preceded in death by her father Omar LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Homes, Ina of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marina Rotola A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Marina Rivet Rotola, 83, a native of Brule St Martin and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5 p.m. Oct 24,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Samuel J. Rotola; and sister of Wilma Lagrange. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by daughter, Sue Ann Rotola; and brothers, Lee A. and Elliot Rivet Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruby Summers A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Ruby Chiasson Summers, 67, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 10:15 p.m. Oct 24,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Entombment will be at the Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. She was the mother of Mary Summers Whisnant of Baton Rouge, M.B. "Mackie" Summers Jr. of Baton Rouge and Gerald "Jerry" K. Summers of Destrehan. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne "Clay" and Grace Gaudet Chiasson; and brothers, Earl Chiasson; and a grandson. She was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America No. 1915. She was retired from the Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles with 27 years of service. Donations to the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge are preferred. Greenoaks Memorial Park and Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charlton Andras A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Charlton Joseph Andras, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Oct 25,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of Charlton and Kenneth Andras; and brother of Edna B. and Lucille O. Andras. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Guillot Andras; parents, Adam and Evelyn Boudreaux Andras; and brothers, Oneil, Clement Alfred and Wilson Andras. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tracy Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Tracy Lynn Thomason Dufrene, 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:50 p.m. Oct 25,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Charles Anthony Dufrene; daughter of Linda Lee Johnson Thomason; mother of Bridget Lynn Ford and Megan Elizabeth Dufrene; and sister of James "Jimmy" Lee Thomason. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse and Stella M. Johnson. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Fick A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Thomas Clarence Fick, 59, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 2 p.m. Oct 25, 1998. Funeral time is pending. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Montegut Fire Stat ion. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cynthia Bradford Fick; son of Margeret Lamar Gazzo Fick; father of Thomas Davis, Jason Allan, and Eric Edward Fick; stepfather of Corey Allen, Casey Armand, Cody AJ., and Chip Anthony Ledet; and brother of Bernard Fick Sr., Margaret Fick Ellender and Katherine Fick Marie. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Clarence Fick Sr. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Harrall A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for John Harrall, a native of Seven Board, N.C. and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., who died at noon Oct 25,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery No. 2. He was the husband of Mary M. Pharagood Harrall of Brooklyn; and father of Bruce M. and Ronda Harrall, both of Brooklyn. He is also survived by one brother, two sisters and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrall. He was a parishioner of Betheolena Baptist Church of Brooklyn and a member of the Deacon Board. He was also a 32 degree mason and a member of Cresent Lodge No. 409 of Brooklyn. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melody Supsup A religious service will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Melody Supsup, 22, a native of Butterworth, Malaysia and resident of Houma, who died Oct 26,1998. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the ceremony. She was the daughter of Sheena Rosegrant; step-daughter of Tom Rosegrant and sister of Christopher Phang. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernardo Supsup. She was Catholic and a student at Nicholls State University. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aubrey Adams Jr. A religious service was held at 3 p.m. Oct 29 at New Cedron Baptist Church in Billingsley, Ala., for Aubrey Joseph "AJ." Adams Jr., 7, a resident of Clanton, Ala., who died Oct 27,1998. He was the son of Aubrey Joseph and Velma "Vickie" Channel Adams; brother of Adrien Adams; and grandson of Widless A. Adams of Larose and Richard and Ressie Channell of Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel Bellanger Adams of Larose. Martin Funeral Home of Clanton, Ala. was in charge of arrangements.. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Becnel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Harry "Fatty" Joseph Becnel, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6 a.m. Oct 27,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Virges Rogers Becnel of Vacherie; father of Hay Becnel of Vacherie; step-father of Esther Rougee and Iris Scioneaux, both of Vacherie; brother of Amelus Jr. and Guy Becnel, Cecile Kraemer and Lorraine Folse, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amelus Sr. and Aurelie Hotard Becnel, both of Vacherie; brothers, Charles Sr., John Sr., and Louis Becnel; and sisters, Lena Ockmond, Elise Stein, Aurelie Scioneaux and Marie Cleophine Clement Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Lagarde A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Ethel Torres Lagarde, 86, a native of Maringouin and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 p.m. Oct 27,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Edwin Jr. and Ray Lagarde; and sister of Vertner and Louis Allen Torres and Sadie Acosta. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lagarde Sr.; parents, Edgar and Lovinia Martinez Torres; son, Harold Lagarde; daughter, Brenda Benoit and sisters, Mildred T. Terrell and Stella T Legendre. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Timothy Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Timothy James Oubre, 41, a native of Vacherie and resident of Marrero, who died Oct 27 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Jacqueline Percle Oubre; son of Therese Gravois Oubre; father of Jacob, Kevin and Jeffery Oubre; and brother of Catherine Hymel, Annette Stein, Lowell Oubre and Eddie Oubre Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie J. Oubre Sr., and a sister, Ellen O. Mula. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aramis Vizier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Aramis J. "Be Nu" Vizier, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:42 p.m. Oct 27,1998. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oticia Galliano Vizier; parents, Bauregard and Euseide "Blanche" LaBove Vizier; brothers, Bruger, Julian, Odea, Clovis and Felecien Vizier; and sisters, Florida V. Cheramie, Lea V. Callais and Angela V. Guidry. He was a member of St Joseph Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Fanguy A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Helen Mary Autin Fanguy, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:05 a.m. Oct 28,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife Craig J. Fanguy; mother of Mrs. Loney (Dorothy) Autin and Craig J. Fanguy Jr.; and sister of Mrs. Kelvin (Judy) Gerhandt of Texas, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Cunningham, and Kenneth and Keith Autin. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Loney Autin; and brother, Stephan Autin. She was a member of Extra Mile Ministry and an employee of South Central Bell. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidonie Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Sidonie Stein Folse, 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:55 p.m. Oct 28,1998. Visitation will be 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs. Ramire (Bernadette) Becnel of Marrero, Mrs. Harris (Josephine) Becnel, Mrs. Curtis (Eugenia) Becnel, and Paul Stein, all of Vacherie, Mrs. Michael (Cecile) Stein of Reserve, and Mrs. Joe (Nelva) LeBlanc of Convent She was preceded in death by her husband. Oledo Folse; parents, Didier and Victorine Falgoust Stein; son, Harry Folse; brother, Clarence Stein; sisters, Mrs. Arsene (Annette) Rome, Mrs. Algest (Edn a) Rome and Laura and Stella Stein. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marvin France A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Marvin Anthony France, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 5:45 p.m. Oct 28,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the co-cathedral. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Audrey Dupeire France; father of Marvin "Doug" France and Bonnie E. Taylor; and brother of Gilda F. Hoffman. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Bonnie Breaux France. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dale Lecompte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Dale J. Lecompte, 39, a native of Houma and resident of Vacherie, who died Oct. 28,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearl Chenier Lecompte; son of Mildred Anderson and James Anderson; father of Nicholas and Christina Lecompte; brother of Miron and Kenneth Lecompte, June Pinel and Margaret Smith; and grandson of Catherine Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Boudreaux. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Everett Levy Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Everett "Cuz" Levy Sr., 88, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 4:02 a.m. Oct. 28,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Laura King Levy of Belle Rose; father of Ruth Robinson, Idella Mitchell, both of New Orleans; Neomi Lovincy of Klotzville, Willie Mae Breaux, Beverly Sims, Lillie Levy Landry, Everett Jr. and Walter Eugene Levy, all of Belle Rose, Nathaniel Levy of Marrero, Beazley and Jerome Levy, both of Donaldsonville, and Thomas Levy of Labadieville. He is also survived by 57 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lucy Levy; son, Solomon Levy; brother Percy Levy; and six grandchildren. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose, a retired janitor for 20 years at Belle Rose Elementary School, Superintendent of Sunday School, lay leader, PPR committee chairperson; Evangelism chairperson, class leader, and a member of United Methodist Men. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stella Stein A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Stella Marie Stein, 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:40 a.m. Oct 28,1998. Visitation will be 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs. Ramire (Bernadette) Becnel of Marrero, Mrs. Harris Gosephine) Becnel, Mrs. Curtis (Eugenia) Becnel, Mrs. Oledo (Sidonie) Folse and Paul Stein, all of Vacherie, Mrs. Michael (Cecile) Stein of Reserve, and Mrs. Joe (Nelva) LeBlanc of Convent She was preceded in death by her parents, Didier and Victorine Falgoust Stein; brother, Clarence Stein; sisters, Mrs. Arsene (Annette) Rome, Mrs. Algest (Edna) Rome and Laura Stein. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marvin France A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Marvin Anthony France, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 5:45 p.m. Oct 28,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the co-cathedral. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Audrey Dupeire France; father of Marvin "Doug" France and Bonnie F. Taylor; and brother of Gilda F. Hoffmann. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Bonnie Breaux France. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fannie Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Fannie Marie Hebert 97, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, who died at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 29, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was' preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Philomene Landry Hebert; brothers, Eddie, John, Pierre and Nelson Hebert; and sisters, Nellie Arceneaux, Falide Folse, Corinne Hebert and Nelia Hebert She was a member of the St. Philomena Ladies Altar Society. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elsie Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Elsie Blanchard Richard, 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:15 p.m. Oct 29, 1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Burial will be at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the mother of Michael and Roy Richard and Barbara Bordis. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Richard; parents, Cleveland and Louise Aucoin Blanchard; and son, Donald Richard. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Velma Lagarde A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Velma Louise Lagarde, 68, a native of Stroud, Okla., and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:28 p.m. Oct 30,1998. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Francis Lagarde; mother of Richard L, Kevin A. and Mark D. Lagarde; sister of Gerald A. Thompson, Janice Guillot and Clara DeYoung. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold L. and Glenn O. Thompson. Donations to the American Brain Tumor Association are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kurt Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Kurt J. Theriot, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 8:15 p.m. Oct 30,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Paul and Gertrude Lecompte Theriot brother of Annie Domangue, Fay Witty and Vickie Blanchard, all of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney and Annie Theriot, Gilbert and Rita Lecompte and Marie "Meme" Melancon. He was a 1977 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a member of the T- Caillou Lions Club and Ward 7. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melvi na Daggs A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Melvina Sherman Daggs, a native and resident, of Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Oct 31, 1998. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kevin Daggs of Denver and Gail Marie Daggs of Thibodaux; and sister of Samuel Haughton, Alvin Clarks, Wilbert Sherman, Lillie Dede and Cora Walker, all of New Orleans. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daggs; and parents, Joseph and Beatrice Sherman. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a member of the choir and usher board. Her hobbies were cooking and landscaping. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ellen Jones A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Christian Church of God in Christ in Thibodaux for Ellen Nixon Jones, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:02 a.m. Oct 31,1998. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Houma and 4 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Havens Rest in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Wesley III and Pearl Sadie Nixon, both of Houma; mother of Dennis Nixon of Houma and Donald R Nixon, Daneille Nixon and Delphanie C. Harley, all of Thibodaux; and sister of Wesley IV, Herman and Albert Nixon, all of Houma, Geraldine Holliday, Delores and Joyce Ann Williams and Alice White, all of Houma, and Rosa Lee Williams of Springville, N.Y. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Warren Carzin, Georgianna Smith, Wesley Nixon I and Elizabeth Sims Nixon; and son, Kareem Nixon. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucia Oliver A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lucia Marie Collins Oliver, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:30 a.m. Oct 31,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Nathan A. Oliver Jr.; mother of Andy and Ted Oliver and Suzie Bernard; and sister of Rolley Collins and Emma C. Pitre. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parent's; Theodore Joseph and Andrews Crosby Collins; son, Nathan A. Oliver III; and brothers, Theodore, Jr. and Robert J. Collins. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pierre Senac A memorial service will be held at a later date for, Pierre "Pete" Flavian Senac, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died Oct 31, 1998. He was the husband of Ewellyn Prejean Senac of Houma; father of Linda Senac Pettigrew of Houma; brother of John Baptiste, Patrick Ernest and Etienne Joseph Senac and Catherine Senac Russo, all of New Orleans. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Joseph and Catherine Schroeder Senac. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Campaign. He was a life member of the American Legion Post No. 285, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. No. 3267 and P.EAA Social Club. He was a retired Postmaster of St Rose. ===============================================================================