Obits from the Thibodaux Daily Comet: April, 1999. Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. Thursday -- April 1, 1999 Leroy Adams A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson for Leroy Joseph Adams, 28, a native and resident of Gibson, who died at 2:3 0 a.m. March 31, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. today at the church. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of W.J. and Alberta B. Adams of Gibson and Ronnie and Emelda Lightsey of Patterson; and brother of Louis and Waylon Lightsey, Cindy Guillory and Bobbie Bourgeois. He was a 1988 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a graduate of Nicholls State University. He was also an employee of Copeland's. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Dallas Callahan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Dallas "Cadick" Callahan, 76, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 4:25 p.m. March 31, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Madelle Duet Callahan; father of Maybelle and Pat Degruise, Linda Marcel and Peggy Roger. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley "Bill" and Agnes Boudloche Callahan; step-mother, Julia LeBlanc Callahan; and step-brother, Harold Toups. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He served in the 7th Armoured Division, Company A, 33rd Engineers in World War II. He was a member of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens and a retired employee of Texaco. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Nativita Eymard A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nativita "Grom" F. Eymard, 89, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, who died March 30, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Hilton, Junius "Mutch", Norris, Roger, Jervis, Robert "Bobby" and Aubrey Eymard, Cathleen "Kate" Ledet, Janis Bland and Gail Gisclair; and sister of Lenore Burkett. She is also survived by 45 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emar Joseph Eymard; parents, Fernand and Melvina Callais Felarise; son, Collin Eymard; daughters, Irene "PeeWee" Lefort and Bernice Eymard; brother, Fernand Felarise Jr.; sisters, Mercedes Esponge, Mercess Pitre and Angelina Felarise; and four grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Billy Wolfe A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Th ibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Billy "Bill" Davis Wolfe, 64, a native of Piedmont, Ala. and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 1, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis De Sales No. 1 in Houma. He was the husband of Christine Foret Wolfe; father of Candice, Camille and Billy Dale Wolfe, Sharron Carr and Glanda Davis; and brother of Gary Wolfe, Peggy W. Carpenter and Imo Gene Rutledge. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Luma Davis Wolfe; and brother, William Wolfe. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- April 2, 1999 Dorothy Larousse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Dorothy F. Larousse, 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 10 a.m. April 1, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wilbur Larousse; mother of Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique; and sister of Elvire Bellanger, Cecile LeCompte and Shirley Freeman. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two g reat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Onelia Labat Foret; son, Randolph Larousse; brothers, Norris, Horace and Junius Foret; and sister, Doris Gros. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Edward Larvadain Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Edward Larvadain Sr., 83, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died March 29, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Barbara L. Diggs and Antionette L. Burns of Titusville, Fla., Edward Larvadain Jr. of Alexander, Lucien Larvadain of Glen Burnie, Md., Sally L. Mustiful of Zachary, Russell Larvadain of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., JoAnn L. McKay of Eden, N.C., Janice Larvadain of Baton Rouge, Emma L. Hill of Marrero and Karnelia Larvadain of Belle Rose; and brother of Daisy Marzett, Norman Larvadain and Lionel Larvadain, all of New Orleans, Mary Lee Larvadain of Belle Rose and Walmsley Larvadain of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and three great-gra ndchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hirsch Larvadain; and parents, Joseph and Daisy Gibson Larvadain. He worked at Savoie Industries for over 50 years and was a member of the First Israel Baptist Church for over 40 years. He also served for many years as chairman of the Board of Trustees. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Leola Smith A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Leola Adams Smith, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:35 a.m. March 30, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake service at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Rosa Nell Smith of Lockport, Viola Rushing and Barbara Alexander, both of Houston, Lenora Smith, Audrey Jones, Ola Brown and Mary Thomas, all of Raceland, Philip Smith of Kenner, Monroe Smith Jr. of New Orleans and Leroy Smith of Jackson. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Smith Sr.; parents, Celord Sr. and Celestine Adams; and brothers, Eddie, Philip, Clarence, Celord Jr. and Willie Ad ams. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Raceland. She was the mother of the church. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed watching television. Kennedy Funeral Home of Racela nd is in charge of arrangements. Ernest Thomas Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Ernest Thomas Jr., 39, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:20 a.m. March 30, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lydia M. Thomas of Thibodaux; son of Ernest Thomas Sr. of Napoleonville; father of Nakia and Travis Thomas; and brother of Darlene Davis of Napoleonville, William Thomas of Chicago and Eric Thomas of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Mae Thomas. He was an operator of the Lafourche Water District. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.   Billy Wolfe A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Billy "Bill" Davis Wolfe, 64, a native of Piedmont, Ala. and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 1, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Fr ancis De Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. He was the husband of Christine Foret Wolfe; father of Candice, Camille and Billy Dale Wolfe, Sharron Carr and Glanda Davis; and brother of Gary Wolfe, Peggy W. Carpenter and Imo Gene Rutledge. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Luma Davis Wolfe; and brother, William Wolfe. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements Monday -- April 05, 1999 Cullen Danos Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Cullen P. Danos Sr., 67, a native of St. Charles and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:55 p.m. April 3, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby "Rusty" Hymel Danos; father of Cullen "Boudin" Jr. and Scott Thomas Danos and Regina Arabie; and brother of Donatien, Philip and Harvey Danos, Eloise Bourgeois and Earline Zeringue. He is also survived by four grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Lillian Foret Danos; son, Lonny Joseph Danos; brothers, Johnny Jr. and Melton Danos; and sister, Irene Zer ingue. He was a Korean War Veteran and a former member of the North Thibodaux Fire Company. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Emile Loupe Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego for Emile J. Loupe Sr., 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Westwego, who died at 7:15 a.m. April 3, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. Burial will be at Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. He was the husband of Mae Boudreaux Loupe; father of Elaine Vedros, Elmer, Emile J. "E.J." Jr. and Elson "Pete" Loupe; and brother of Belta Sampey, Sidney, William Willcliff and Leroy Loupe. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie Chiasson and Leon Loupe; sister, Leona Delaune; and brother, Davis Loupe. Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. Mary Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mary Ann H. Matherne, 55, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died April 5, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 7 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Alvin Matherne; mother of Dwayne, Derek, Donavan and Danielle Matherne; and sister of Clarence, Surgis and Alvin Hebert and Alberta Cheramie. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early and Lucille Dufrene Hebert; daughter, Julie Matherne; and brother, Eroy Hebert. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Rose Stasch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Rose Ann Stasch, 57, a native of Burton, Mich. and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:55 p.m. April 1, 1999. She was the wife of Jerry C. Stasch; mother of Wayne C. Jeannin, Deborah J. Paschal and Jerrie L. Lapham; and sister of Jerry Brooks, Michael Willman, Nancy Evatt and Paula Morfield. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Willman and Rose Fleming Guinta. She liked to travel and read. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Josephine Wiltz A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose for Josephine James "Ne Gal" Wiltz, 93, a n ative and resident of Belle Rose, who died March 31, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Nolan Wiltz. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wiltz; parents, Maggie Cole and Wilson James; brother, Louis James Sr.; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- April 6, 1999 Leonard Dorsey Sr. A religious service was held at noon Thursday at Greater Live Oak Baptist Church for the Rev. Leonard A. Dorsey Sr., 88, a resident of Alexandria, who died March 26, 1999. Burial was at the Garden of Memories. He was the father of the Rev. Leonard A. Dorsey Jr. and Dorothy Dorsey Webster, both of Alexandria, Carl and Emma Dorsey and Billie Dorsey Starr, all of Fort Worth, Texas; and brother of Ida Dorsey Dodd of Belle Rose. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired minister and tailor. He attended school in Rapides Parish and was a gra duate of C.A. Daniel School of Tailoring In Los Angeles. He worked at Fort Polk from 1948-1954 and was a pastor and member of Mount Belah Baptist Church. He was also a champion swimmer and was nicknamed "Fish Eyes." He also was honored by Mayor Edward G. Randolph Jr. who issued a proclamation dedicating Sept. 22, 1995, as the Rev. Leonard A. Dorsey Sr. Day in Alexandria. Good Shepherd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- April 7, 1999 Anita Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Anita Clement Blanchard, 84, a native of Larose and resident of Baton Rouge, who died April 5, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ray James Blanchard, Beryl Ivanyisky, Clarise Boudreaux and Denise Mitchel; and sister of Pierce and Daniel Clement and Rita Blanchard. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Charles "Tommy" Blanchard; parents, Clarfait and Clarise Pierce Clement; and son, Clyde Charles Blanchard Jr. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Ines Lafont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Gold en Meadow for Ines J. Lafont, 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:35 p.m. April 6, 1999. Visitation will be 9a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the father of Daniel Lafont of Golden Meadow, Natalie Lafont of New Orleans, Jerry and Susan Lafont, both of Cut Off; and brother of Hubert Lafont Jr. of Larose, Isabella Vizier of Golden Meadow, Ruby LeBlanc of Franklin and Gloria Eymard of Cut Off. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Georges Lafont; parents, Hubert Sr. and Marie Hebert Lafont; brother, Duffy Lafont; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a World War II U.S. Army Veteran; the founding father of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, a member of the American Legion and a third degree Knight of Columbus. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Leo Lapeyrouse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Leo W. Lapeyrouse, 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:14 p.m. April 6, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He wa s the father of Stephen J. and Mark W. Lapeyrouse, Linda A. Vega, June Marie Trosclair and Claudette M. Lirette; and brother of Dewey and Andrew Lapeyrouse. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Picou Lapeyrouse; parents, Octave and Emma Fanguy Lapeyrouse; son Leland Lapeyrouse; brothers, Louis, Octave Jr., Camille and William Lapeyrouse; sisters, Emma Bosbien and Lillian Lapeyrouse; and grandson, Brien D. Trosclair. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was also a past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013, Ward 7 and fourth degree Knight of Columbus. He was an usher at St. Joseph Church and a past member of St. Joseph Parish Council. He was caretaker of the Knights of Columbus Funeral Hall in Chauvin for over 27 years. He was a retired boat owner and fisherman, and active participant for downtown on the bayou, and a wood carver of pirogues, small boats and models. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. John Parr A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for John Edward Parr, 43, a native of Lockport and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 11:06 p.m. April 5, 199 9. Visitation will be 5 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 husband of Charlotte Vedros Parr; son of Henry and Gertrude Dupuy Parr; father of Jarred, Darren and Dusty Parr; and brother of Jules Parr. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Parr Jr. He collected Mustangs and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Lockport. Donations to the John Parr memorial fund at any Hibernia Bank are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Hilda Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Hilda Marie Thibodeaux Pitre, 68, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 7 p.m. April 5, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert J. "Bobby" Pitre Sr. of Houma; mother of Bobby Pitre Jr. of Thibodaux , Keith John Pitre and Cindy P. Boudreaux, both of Houma; and sister of Russell Thibodeaux and Marion Rhodes, both of Houma, and Marjorie McMeel of Bayou Blue. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-gr andchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abby Thibodeaux and Beaulah Guidry Thibodeaux Foret; and sister, Delores Lirette. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Floyd Roddy Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Floyd Joseph Roddy Jr., 63, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:26 a.m. April 7, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Carol Lee Rhodes Roddy of Houma; father of Timothy and Kenneth Roddy, Meredith and Leigh Ann Daigle, all of Houma; and brother of Sidney and Craig Roddy, both of Raceland and Jean Carol Stephens of Morgan City. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd J. Sr. and Esther Pertuit Roddy; brother, David Roddy; and grandson, Kenneth Roddy Jr. He worked in the tool room of North American Fabricators, He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner and usher at Maria Immacalota Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Thu rsday -- April 8, 1999 Clarence David A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Clarence P. David, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3 p.m. April 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Norma Pitre David; father of Jimmy David and Beverly Arnett; and brother of Hilton Sr. and Joe David. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Adam and Louisa Chabert David. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- April 9, 1999 William Adams Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for William Adams Jr., 53, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died April 5, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wanda Oliver Adams; son of Helen Adams; father of Jennifer A. Mills, Shantell, Michael, Dwayne and Sheldon Adams; and brother of Johnny Sr., James Sr., Alfred Sr., Donald, Gerald and Sandra Adams, Connie Joseph, Joyce Washington and W endy Lawless. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Adams Sr.; and sister, Betty Wise. He was a laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Nolan Barrios A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Nolan J. Barrios, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:05 a.m. April 6, 1999. 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 Lirette Barrios; and father of Russell J. Sr., Ray M. and Randy P. Barrios and Maggie Barrios Grigsby He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Ezilda Pierce Barrios; brothers, Lucien, Junius, Antoine, Ernest and Earl Barrios; and grandson, Troy David Grigsby. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a machinest mate 2nd class with the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Phillipines, England and France. He was also a member of the American Legion. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Henry Cheramie A Mas s of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Henry Pierre Cheramie, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:41 p.m. April 8, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Cathy C. Cheramie; and brother of Hector and Julia Cheramie. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celestine Martine Cheramie; parents, Vincent and Felicia Pitre Ch eramie; son, Kenneth Cheramie; brothers, Henri, Alidor and Delton Cheramie; and sisters, Soliska Gisclair, Marie Lafont and Loviska Cheramie. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lorraine Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lorraine Becnel Folse, 80, a native of Vacherie and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. April 8, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Walter Folse, Carol Gautreaux and Susan Oubre; and sister of Amelus Jr. and Guy Becnel and Cecile Kraemer . She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amazon Louis Folse Jr.; parents, Amelus Sr. and Auralie Hotard Becnel; sons, Stephen Roy and Thomas Barry Folse; brothers, John Sr., Charles Sr., Louis and Harry Becnel; and sisters, Lena Ockmand, Elise Stein, Auralie Scioneaux and Cleophine Clement. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Agnes LeRay A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Agnes Guillot LeRay, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:45 p.m. April 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ronald, Gerald "Jerry", Floyd and Glenn LeRay; and sister of Raymond and Joseph Guillot and Gladys G. Rodrigue. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley LeRay; parents, Oleus and Daisy Gaubert Guillot; son, Paul Otis LeRay; brothers, Ernest and Junius Guillot; sisters, Earline Musachia and Isabelle Henninger; grandson, Jamin Becnel; and step-grandchild, Devin Foret. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibo daux is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- April 12, 1999 Orine Deroche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Orine Moore Deroche, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 p.m. April 10, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of Norman Deroche Sr.; mother of Norman Jr. and Kerry P. Deroche and Carolyn Leboeuf. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Orvilla Lebouef Moore; brothers, Thomas and Edmond Moore. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Anna Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Anna Mae Pye Hebert, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 3:05 a.m. April 10, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eldred "Poe" A. Hebert Jr., Judith "Judy Pitt" Duhon and Beryl Ann Hebert Trahan, all of Houma and Barbara Jane Hebert Foret of Larose; and sister of Ruth Pye France of Houma and Vera Pye Boggs of Gulfport, Miss. She is also s urvived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred A. Hebert Sr.; parents, Thomas Henry and Mary Ann Thibodeaux Pye; brothers, Clifford, Emile and Thaddeus Pye; and sisters, Pearl Pye and Odette Pye Hebert. She was a homemaker. She was president of the Bourg Lions Club, president of the Elks Club, P.T.A. of St. Ann Parish Council and St. Ann's Ladies Auxillary Society. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Nicholas Kiffe A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Nicholas "Nick" J. Kiffe, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12 p.m. April 9, 1999. Burial was at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Edith Cheramie Kiffe; and brother of Irvin and Wilcliff Kiffe and Helene K. Gisclair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Victoria Pitre Kiffe; brothers, Welton and Kilran Kiffe; and sisters, Normandy and Rowmandy Hebert and Loretta Lafont. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Rainey Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesd ay at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Rainey Lynn Bergeron Ledet, 25, a native and resident of Houma, who died April 10, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the wife of Eddie Ledet of Lockport; daughter of Robert Bergeron Jr. of Houma; step-daughter of Barbara Bergeron of Houma; mother of Dianna Hyde of Houma; sister of Wendy Allen and Sandy Bergeron, both of Houma and Robert Bergeron III of Sulphur; step-sister of Stacey and Kenny Lalonde, both of Houma and Craig Lalonde of Neylano; and granddaughter of Robert Bergeron Sr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dianna Foret Pitre; step-father, Harry Pitre; son Joseph Hyde Jr.; and grandparents, Virginia Portier Bergeron, Delvin Sr. and Agnes Lapeyrouse Foret. She was a bartender at The Pub. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Roland Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Roland J. Matherne, 75, a native of Cloverly and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:58 p.m. April 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Earline Thibodaux Matherne; father of Gail Forehand, Karen Duval and Darlene Guidry; and brother of Harris, Early and Roy Matherne, Winnie Toupe and Thelma Guidry. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Orelia Dufrene Matherne; sons, Earl J. and Roland J. Matherne; and brothers, Morris and Colbert Matherne. He was catholic. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 8538. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Viola Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Viola "Bala" Pierce, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:30 a.m. April 11, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the mother of Sherlene P. Guidry; and sister of Allen Pitre and Florida Hebert. She is also survived by one grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Pierce; parents, John and Alzire Autin Pitre; brother, Burke Pitre; and sisters, Birdie Hebert and Bella Lerille. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Ladies Altar Society and a volunteer at the Catholic Community Center. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Carolyn Verrett A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lockport for Carolyn J. Verret, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:56 p.m. April 8, 1999. Burial was at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. She was the wife of Gerald Verrett of Raceland; daughter of Odeal Johnson of Thibodaux; mother of Cathy Lynn and Gregory Michael Verrett, both of Raceland; and sister of Willie Johnson Jr. and Elander Parker, both of Thibodaux, Shirley House of Los Angeles, Ida Mae Mayberry of Fort Worth, Texas and Cleonia Hug her of New York City. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Johnson Sr.; and brother, Theophilus Kelso. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Lockport. She was a cosmetologist and former instructor of the Academy of Creative Hair Designs. Her hobbies were cooking, baking and counseling. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- April 13, 1999 Colin Franke A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Racela nd for Colin A. Franke, 51, a native of Clearwater, Fla. and resident of Raceland, who died at 5 p.m. April 11, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Sandra Dufrene Franke; son of Eugene and Patricia Tullar Franke; and brother of Glen Franke. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hinves. He was employed by Cenac Towing Company. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Anna Owen A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Anna Mae "Red" Morello Owen, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 p.m. April 10, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Darryl Owen of Mandeville and Charlotte O. Kiene of Destin, Fla. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salvadore and Maria Rizzo Morello; and brothers, Jake, Benny and Samuel Morello. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Juan Yzaguirre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday a t St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Juan F. Yzaguirre, 73, a native of Vertintes, Cuba, and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 p.m. April 12, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Adolfina Yzaguirre; father of Juan C. Yzaguirre; and brother of Erlinda Yzaguirre. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, Arthuro and Maria Yzaguirre; brother, Radames Yzaguirre; and sister, Gladis Yzaguirre. He was a Catholic and a retired shipfitter at Delta Shipyard. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- April 14, 1999 Mary Cenac A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Mary Ellen Cenac, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:10 p.m. April 12, 1999. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Jaques Cenac of Kenner, Violet Bourg and Margaret M. Cenac, both of Montegut. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Nora Porche Cenac; brothers, Dennis Lawrence, Joseph Willard and John Abraham Cenac; and sister, Lucille Marie Cenac. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and organist at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral for many years. She was a retired music teacher. She served in the WACS during World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Michael Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Michael J. Gros, 46, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:37 a.m. April 13, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Janet Talbot Gros; son of Lawrence and Billie Jo Benton Gros; father of Billy Gros; and brother of Steve, Mark and Ricky Gros, Jackie Caillouet and Sandra Vernor. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister, Debra Mae Gros. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Louise Loyd A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Louise Morris Loyd, 78, a native of Marksville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:10 p.m. April 10, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. She was the mother of Thomas Luke Yu ratich and Carol McInnis; and sister of Lily Fouchi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Edward "Jack" and Melanie Daigerpont Morris; and brothers, Wilbert and Tilman Morris. Donations to The Friends of Hospice, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, 70360, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- April 15, 1999 Marguerite Becnel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Marguerite Dupont Becnel, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Luling, who died at 5:25 a.m. April 14, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Joseph Eno Becnel of Luling; mother of Lyle M. Becnel of Broken Arrow, Okla., Pierre B. Becnel and Sarah Thigpen, both of Luling, Amanda Campbell of Baton Rouge and Lisa Edwards of Gretna; and sister of Roy and Sterling Dupont, both of Luling, and Elaine Callahan of Houma. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bridget Panvelle Dupont; brother, Ralph Dupont; and sisters, Antonia Normington, Gertrude Tippett and Adele Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary Post 3750 of Luling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Elias Usie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Elias "E.J./T-Boy" Usie, 65, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, who died at 6:40 p.m. April 13, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eugenia "Genie" Boudreaux Usie; son of Alice Picou Usie; father of Wendell and Jill M. Usie and Anita Boudreaux; and brother of Leryes Usie, Merline Usie Prosperie and Janet Usie Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew J. Usie. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during peace time. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and boating. He was a boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. David Vergin A dismissal service will be held at noon Saturday at Saint John Baptist Church in Houma for David Vergin, 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 4:10 p.m. April 7, 1999. Visitation will be 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Houma and 4 to 8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Saint Luke Cemetery. He was the brother of James III, Junius and Irvin Vergin and Juanita Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elloise Williams Vergin; sisters, Ora Mae and Elloise Vergin; and grandparents, James Sr. and Sarah Gates Vergin and Mitchell and Mary Liza Williams. He was a Baptist. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- April 16, 1999 Henry Moore A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Henry Moore, 63, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Raceland, who died April 11, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. He was the father of Henry H. Miller of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Alice Miller of Raceland and Gloria Moore of New Orleans; and brother of Leon B. Miller, Raymond Scott an d Leonard Lewis, all of St. Louis. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Moore and Lou Ethel Miller; brothers, Hebert Lewis and James Scott; and sister, Theresa Miller. He was Baptist. He was a retired carpenter. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lola Theriot A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Des Allemands First Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Lola Duplantis Theriot, 81, a native of Gueydan and resident of New Iberia, who died at 10:50 p.m. April 14, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. She was the mother of Ernest Jr., Quentin, Robert, Thomas and Philip Theriot; and sister of Ray and Nathan Duplantis and Yvonne Mathews. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Theriot Sr.; and parents, Joseph and Elouise Chauvin Duplantis. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Roland Thibodaux Roland Peter Thibodaux, 54, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. April 15, 1999. He was the ex-husband of Patricia Cortez; father of Shannon R. Thibodaux; step-father of Ronald Martin Jr.; and brother of Leroy Thibodaux. He is also survived by one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Didier and Edna Andras Thibodaux. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and watching sports. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Wemple A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at G rangeville Baptist Church Cemetery in Grangeville for Evelyn Wade Wemple, 76, a resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., who died April 12, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert "Mack" Wemple of Hattiesburg; and mother of Robin W. Berteau of Hattiesburg and Anne W. Cutcher of Shreveport. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and member of Main Street Baptist Church of Hattiesburg. Donations to the Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund are preferred. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home of Hattiesburg, Miss. is in charge of arrangements. Lois Williams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Lois Mitchell Williams, 55, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:40 p.m. April 14, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the companion of Frank Couteau Jr.; mother of Elaine, Michael, Tonnay and Kentrell Williams, all of Napoleonville, Imogene W. Johnson of Plattenville, Felecia Williams/Smith of Houma and Regina W. Talbert of Labadieville; and sister of Corrine Jackson and Horace Mitchell, both of Paincourtville and Alvin Mitchell of St. James. She is also survived by f ive grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Williams; parents, Joseph and Gertrude Mitchell; and brother, Joseph Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- April 19, 1999 Eula Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Eula Folse Benoit, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11 a.m. April 17,1999. Visitation will be 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lynne Margaret and Colleen B. Foret and Mary Ellen Deroche; and sister of Johnny Folse. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Irby Bourgeois; second husband, Gaston Benoit; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Folse; brothers, Walter, Clarence, Lawrence, Roy, Nelson, Sidney and James Ural Folse; and sister, Beulah F. Detillier. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Gabe Griffin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Gabe Paul Griffin, 24, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, who died at 4 a.m. April 17, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Alex Melancon of Larose; broher of David Danos of New Orleans and Angie Danos Blanchard of Cut Off; and grandson of Freddie and Lorena Griffin of Cut Off. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Jr. and Brenda Griffin. He was Catholic. He was an oilfield worker. He was a hunter. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Henderson Lawson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Henderson "Gabe" Lawson Sr., 74, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:45 p.m. April 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the father of Joyce Lawson Burns of Landover, Md., Selma Fay Lawson of Raceland, Henderson Lawson Jr. of Grafton, Mass., Carl Lawson of Houston and Martin Lawson of Jacksonville, N.C.; and brother of Jeremiah, Alfred and Hubert Lawson and Lucille Robinson, all of Raceland, and Enolia Williams of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. H e was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Woods Lawson; parents, Henry and Mathilda Lawson; brothers, Henry Jr., Joseph and Earl Lawson; and sisters, Gloria Beamon and Pearl Thomas. He was Baptist, a second deacon and a sunday school teacher. He was a member of the St. Joseph Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Thibodaux. He was a retired locomotive operator for a sugar refinery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Roland LeBlanc Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Roland J. LeBlanc Sr., 67, a native of Grosse Tete and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:45 p.m. April 17,1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gloria Champagne LeBlanc; father of Randy P., Roland J. Jr. and Michael J. LeBlanc, Mona and Agnes Sapia, Rebecca Tabor, Rachael Dufrene and Emma Ordoyne; and brother of Ovide LeBlanc Jr., Theresa Blanchard and Marion Brumfield. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Adams LeBlanc; parents, Ovide and Agnes Schexnayder LeBlanc; and brother, Hubert LeBlanc. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Barrios Weld Service. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Martin Myers A memorial mass w ill be held at 7 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Martin Myers, 85, a native of Esterwood and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:15 a.m. April 18, 1999. He was the husband of Lillian Bourgeois Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily and August Myers; brothers, Rufus Myers of Shreveport, Aurnold Myers of Lake Charles, and Chester Myers of Crowley; half-brothers, Walter Myers of Pineville and Milton Myers of Esterwood; and sisters, Libby Guillory of Esterwood and Zulma Duraso of Vinton. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1114, Veteran's of Foreign War, UTU and the Schriever Volunteer Fire Department. Donations to St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever or charity of your choice are preferred. His body was donated to the LSU School of Medicine and Research. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Elenora Ray A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elenora Leger Ray, 96, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, wh o died at 12:15 p.m. April 17, 1999. Burial was at St. Landry Catholic Cemetery in Opelousas. She was the mother of Shirley Ray Legendre of Thibodaux an d Irma Ray Mosby of Gretna; and sister of Mazie DeJean, Mae Mouret, Florence Foreman and Dorothy Lafleur. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Ray; brother, Martin Leger; and sister, Viola D'Avy. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Harold Templet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. today at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, Texas for Harold Paul Templet, 55, a native of Klotzville and resident of Orange, Texas who died April 14, 1999. Burial will be held Tuesday at the St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Pierre Part. He was the husband of Minnie Robinson Templet of Orange; son of Neuville and Nolia Templet of Pierre Part; father of Michael Paul Templet of Kountze, Texas and Michelle Marie King of Sour Lake, Texas; and brother of Alice Woods of Napoleonville and Doris Boudreaux of Labadieville. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Dorman Funeral Home of Orange was in charge of arrangements. Ethel Verret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Ethel Bouzigard Verret, 71, a native of Golden M eadow and resident of Raceland, who died April 18, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Peter Paul Verret Sr.; mother of Justin "Jake" Verret; sister of Doris Cheramie, Frazia Bouzigard, Jeanette Cheramie; and grandmother of Justin Verret II and Jesse Verret. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justin and Viola Bouzigard; brothers, Justin Jr. and Douglas Bouzigard; sister, Pearl Ledet; and grandson, Jake Joseph Verret. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rose Verret A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Rose Albertine Verret, 81, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 12:20 a.m. April 19, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery in Dularge. She is survived by two sons, sister, Mary Falgout, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Verret; parents, Taylor and Marla Billiot Verret; one son; one daughter; two brothers and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Hollis Washington Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Hollis Washington Sr., 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 14, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Vera Hampton Washington of Thibodaux; father of Hollis Washington Jr. of Atlanta; and brother of Emelda Williams of Omaha, Neb., Willie Jr., Norman and Louis Washington, Edith Johnson and Carrie Ellis, all of Thibodaux, Nolan Washington Sr. of Baton Rouge and Stanley Washington of Kansas City, Mo. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Mary Alice Washington. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. He was a retired school teacher of the Lafourche Parish School System. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- April 20, 1999 Alma Borne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Alma Perrera Borne, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. April 19, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Lakelawn Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the sister of Nilda Bergeron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Borne; parents, Joseph and Mathilda Perrera; brother, Agneil Perrera; sisters, Eva Perrere and Eldonia Rodrigue; and half-brother, Honore Navarre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Laura Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Laura Anne Cheramie, 20, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:55 p.m. April 18, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Emel and Christine Brunet Cheramie; sister of Dawn Bellanger; and granddaughter of Armand Jr. and Alice Guidry Brunet. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Adam P. and Katie Gisclair Cheramie. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Coral Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Coral James Chiasson, 41, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:15 p.m. April 17, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rosa Landry Chiasson; son of Nolia Morv ant Chiasson; father of Shaun, Logan and Pfc. Courtney Chiasson; and brother of Dusty and Larson Chiasson and Patricia "Pat" Nata. He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley J. Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. He was employed by Folgers Coffee at Pala. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Arthur Demolle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Arthur Lucien Demolle, 91, a native of Buras, former resident of Grand Isle and resident of Houston, who died April 17, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Jeffrey Showalter of Houma, Daisy Buessing of St. Mary, Kansas, and Diane Lewis of Houston; and brother of Louise Algero of New Orleans and Lilly Chighizola of Grand Isle. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Philomine Verdon Demolle; parents, August and Elizabeth Rodi Demolle and brothers, Clement and Louis Demolle. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a self-employed carpenter. His hobbies were gardening and walking. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Dale Shadell Sr. A Mass of Christian burial wil l be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Dale J. Shadell Sr., 36, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:15 p.m. April 18, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Annabelle Guidry Verdin; stepson of Adam "Pip" Verdin; father of Dale J. Jr. and Shelley A. Shadell; brother of Leroy Jr. and Shannon Shadell, Rocky Guidry, Leffrey Duet and Donna Poche; and grandson of William Shadell. He is also survived by five stepbrothers and three stepsisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Shadell Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- April 22, 1999 Edison Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Edison Benoit, 73, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. April 21, 1999. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay. He was the brother of Marcel and Nelson Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Louisiana Thibodaux Benoit; brothers, Antoine, Sidney and Emile Benoit; and sisters, Antoinette Pitre, Eva Cortez, Azema Benoit and Victoria Benoit. Thibodaux F uneral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Francis Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Francis Edwin Benoit, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. April 21, 1999. 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. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the father of Vernon "Cookie" Benoit, Cheryl Duet and Darlene Hymel; and brother of Milton and Larry Benoit and Maggie Talbot. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Barrilleaux Benoit; brothers, Johnny, Russel, Paul, Joe and William Benoit; sister, Hazel Benoit; and grandsons, Chad McCarthy and Dwayne Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Charlotte Carrier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Charlotte "Mumsie" Talbot Carrier, 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:30 p.m. April 20, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Francis N. "T-Ben" Carrier Jr.; mother of Fran cis "Nicky" Carrier III and Marie "Teetsie" Simoneaux, both of Napoleonville; and sister of Theophile P. Talbot of Winnfield and Nedra Delotte of Milton. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile Pierre and Marie Odalie Gilbert Talbot; brother, John "Bull John" Talbot; and sister, Alice Clair Talbot. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Donations to the Assumption Council of Aging or Assumption Friends of the Library are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Wilbert Cadiere A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Wilbert Felicite Cadiere, 78, a native and resident of Houma, who died April 21, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the father of Donald "Do Do", Jerry Amos and Danny Cadiere and Bernadette Foret; and brother of Joseph and Shelby Cadiere, Shirley Babino, Odella and Leola Babin. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Belanger Cadiere; parents, Thomas and Jennie Pitre Cadiere; bro ther, Harris Cadiere; sister, Viola Stien Lirette; and granddaughter, Sheila Broussard. He was a member of the Assembly of God. He was an auto mechanic. His hobby was watching cars pass by his home. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Roland Dominique Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Roland Joseph Dominique Sr., 66, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. April 21, 1999. 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 former husband of Mary Eva LeBoeuf Dominique; father of Roland J. Jr., Barry P. and Robert P. Dominique, Carol Temple and Ella Dupre, all of Bayou Blue, Ronald J. Dominique of Des Allemands, Joseph P. Dominique of Thibodaux and Rose Greenwood of Houma; and brother of Bertha Dominique Dufrene of Marrero and Dolores Dominique Peeler of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Antoine and Rose Perez Dominique; and sisters, Pearl Dominique Martinez and Celestine Dominique LeBeouf. He was a retired machinist for Quality Indu stries. He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lula Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lula Ella Castania Hebert, 64, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:40 a.m. April 21, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Patricia Boudreaux, Kristie Billiot, Penny Allemand, Karen Malcombe and Carol Ledet; and sister of Kenneth Sr. and Alvin Castania. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Hebert; parents, Robert and Myrtle Lange Castania; and sister, Anna Mae Mott. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- April 21, 1999 Claude Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Claude William Bruce, 73, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:20 p.m. April 19, 1999. Visitation will be 9:15 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Doltamae Sevin Bruce; father of Ray Bruce, Robin Berkman and Say ana Kiffe; and step-father of Allison LaBiche. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Bruce; parents, Odilia Autin and Jean Bruce; son, Mark Bruce; daughter, Bella Chouest; brothers, John, Wilson, Alidore, Pierre and Paul Bruce; and sisters, Celestin and Olestin Autin, Alexina Bruce and Eausavic Collins. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Coral Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Coral James Chiasson, 41, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:15 p.m. April 17, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rosa Landry Chiasson; son of Nolia Morvant Chiasson; father of Shaun, Logan and Pfc. Courtney Chiasson; and brother of Dusty and Larson Chiasson and Patricia "Pat" Nata. He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley J. Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. He was employed by Folgers Coffee at Pala. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Ernest Harry A Mass of Christian burial will be ce lebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in South Vacherie for Ernest Joseph "Babe Ruth" Harry, 74, a native and resident of South Vacherie, who died at 9 a.m. April 18, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Raymond Elston, Stephen and Maude Harry, Catherine Lacey and Leslie Keller, all of Vacherie, Kathleen Rodrigue and Paul Harry, both of St. James, Clarence Harry of Slidell and Eddie Harry of Killeen, Texas; and brother of Milton, Jilvain and Herbert Harry, Eve and Anita Batiste, all of Vacherie, Amie Chopin and Ester Williams of Marrero. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Rose Mary Jessie, Joyce Saul and Lillie Mae Van Buren; parents, Bienvenue and Mary Keller Harry; and brothers, Jules "Hot" Sr., Alfred and Raymond Harry. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Nicol Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Nicol Galliano Landry, 29, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, who died at 11 a.m. April 16, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dale James Landry Jr.; daughter of Jo Ann Cheramie; and sister of Clint Galliano. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Galliano; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cheramie Sr . She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- April 23, 1999 Edison Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Edison Benoit, 73, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. April 21, 1999. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay. He was the brother of Marcel and Nelson Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Louisiana Thibodaux Benoit; brothers, Antoine, Sidney and Emile Benoit; and sisters, Antoinette Pitre, Eva Cortez, Azema Benoit and Victoria Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Francis Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Francis Edwin Benoit, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. April 21, 1999. Burial was at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the father of Vernon "Cookie" Benoit, Cheryl Duet, Darlene Hymel and Janet Boudrea ux; and brother of Milton and Larry Benoit and Maggie Talbot. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Barrilleaux Benoit; brothers, Johnny, Russel, Paul, Joe and William Benoit; sister, Hazel Benoit; and grandsons, Chad McCarthy and Dwayne Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Edith Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Edith T. Chiasson, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 3:49 p.m. April 21, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Chester, Leroy and Diana Chiasson; step-mother of Nelis and Sidney Chiasson; and step-sister of Dennis Thibodaux. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and 60 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Chiasson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Thibodaux; son, Willis Chiasson; step-son, Agnes Chiasson; daughter, Doris Hebert; brother, Sylvain; step-brothers, Edwin and Clerfe Thibodaux; sisters, Inez Chiasson and Clara Prejean; and grandsons, Christopher, Kenneth and Kevin Chiasson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Lela Marti n A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery in Grand Isle for Lela Agnes Martin, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Hammond, who died at 12:35 p.m. April 21, 1999. She was the sister of Raoul J. Martin Jr. of Lockport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Rose Kobolt Martin; and sister, Naomi Martin Crosby. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Earl Thompson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Earl S. "Bruser" Thompson Sr., 48, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died April 19, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Deborah H. Thompson of Labadieville; father of Renee Ann, Kenneth Paul and Keith Patrick Thompson, all of Thibodaux, Earl Stanley Jr. and Renald Anthony Thompson, both of Labadieville and Rockyell Smith of Gibson; and brother of Diane T. Melancon and Virginia Thompson, both of Gonzales, Cheryl Turner, William, Rebecca and Lorraine Thompson, all of Labadieville and Willie Thompson III of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jr. and Bernice Thompson; br others, Steve and Larry Thompson; and sisters, Patricia and Lisa Thompson. He was a welder with Dynamic Industries of New Iberia. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- April 26, 1999 Adine Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Adine Hernandez Guatreaux, 97, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:15 a.m. April 24, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Richard A. Gautreaux, Vivian G. Danos and Evelyn G. Chauvin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Gautreaux; parents, Gustave and Josephine Ruiz Hernandez; son, Clarence J. Gautreaux; daughter, Josephine Gautreaux; brother, Linden Hernandez; sisters, Lena Ramirez, Lillian Simoneaux and Laura Ramirez; and step-sisters, Alice Siether and Esther Ricall. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Larry Hebert Sr. A religious service will be held Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Larry Paul Hebert Sr., 61, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Gray, who died a t 9:28 p.m. April 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Sarah Bonvillian Hebert; father of Richard Hebert, Sadie Causey and Kerry Searight; and brother of Jane Berthelot. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucille Landry Hebert; and son, Larry P. Hebert Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Clebert Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Clebert Joseph Rodrigue, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 8:30 a.m. April 23, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Annette Legendre Rodrigue; father of Regina Landeche, Lou Rodrigue, Catherine Kraemer and Mary Richard; and brother of Isadore Rodrigue, Inez Delatte and Clodia Pitre. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Amanda Peltier Rodrigue; brothers, Typhy Sr., Louis, Ozemy, Freddie, Simon and Jessie Rodrigue; sisters, Evelyn and Mary Ann Falgoust, Jean Pitre, Louise and Fumae Rodrigue; three grandchil dren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired employee of Nicholls State University. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Russell Trosclair A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Russell Joseph Trosclair, 61, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, who died at 1:55 a.m. April 24, 1999. Burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the husband of Marceline Ann Neil Trosclair of Houma; father of Angelic Lirette of Bourg, Penny Luke of Grand Caillou and Michele LeBouef of Houma; and brother of Rudy Trosclair of Larose, Becky T. Musso of Houma, Connie Sevenker of Kenner and Sandra Lee Sampey of Lockport. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loles and Leah Melancon Trosclair. He was a retired boat operator with Texaco for 16 years and owner of R&M Crewboat. He was a Houma Shriner, a Mason in Unity No. 267, a member of the clown unit and an Annunziata Usher. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday, April 27, 1999: No obituaries online. Wednesday -- April 28, 1999 Lloyd Aucoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Lloyd Adrian Aucoin, 87, a native of Terre bonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 1:53 p.m. April 27, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lela Boquet Aucoin of Bourg; father of Lloyd Jr., Robert, Leslie and Stephen Aucoin and Geneive Yarmush, all of Bourg, and Philip Aucoin of Houma; and brother of Kate LeBlanc and The lma Boudreaux, both of Donaldsonville. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Lorena Guidry Aucoin; son, David Aucoin; brothers, Irvin, Albon, Roy and Jasper Aucoin; and grandson, Seth Aucoin. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was a retired Postmaster at the Bourg Post Office for 39 1/2 years. He was a member of the Elks Club and a charter member of the Bourg Lions Club. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. John Dishman Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for John Sullinger Dishman Sr., 85, a native of Powersburg, Ky. and resident of Houma, who died at 1:53 p.m. April 26, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary C emetery. He was the father of Susan, John Jr., James, Robert, David, Gerald "Jerry" and Leon Dishman, Elsie Falgout, and Margaret Lapeyrouse, all of Houma, Mary Gilles of Huffman, Texas, and Elaine Dishman of Algiers; and brother of Clara Knox of Odessa, Texas and Dorothy Tate of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Laura Fabregas Dishman; parents, James and Elsie Lowe Dishman; daughter, Annie Laura Boudreaux; brothers, Ernest and Sam Dishman; sisters, Anne Blackman and Callie Clemons; and grandchildren, Nicole Boudreaux, Cory Guidry and Jeffrey Dishman. He was a retired owner of Dishman and Bennett Specialty Company. He was a 32nd degree Master Mason and a member of Unity Lodge 267 in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Freddie Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Freddie Paul Plaisance, 71, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 12:20 a.m. April 27, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vina Guidry Plaisance of Larose; father of Teddy Plaisance of Baton Rouge, Darlene Collier of Monroe and Charlene Hancock of La rose; step-father of Jerry Klause of Cut Off; and brother of Taylor, Eddie Sr. and Euris Plaisance, Clarabelle Gisclair, Earline Bourgeois, Rena Walker and Annabelle Savoie. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veline Adams and Edmond Plaisance; son, Todd Plaisance; and sisters, Gertie Curole and Frances Bourgeois. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- April 29, 1999 Josephine Carmouche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Josephine "Jo" Talbot Carmouche, 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:03 a.m. April 28, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Liz, Donald, George and Jim Carmouche, Kathleen "Sugar" Meyer, Betty Lott and Jeanette Landry; and sister of George and Bert Talbot, Lucille Foley, Betty Bernard, Jane Marks and Catherine Maloney. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Carmouche; parents, Aubert and Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; and brother, Tom Talbot. L andry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Elphege Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elphege Thomas "Posh" Hebert, 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 a.m. April 28, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Raymond, Alton, Herman, Gerald and Larry Hebert, Gladys Gros and Rita Clement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Modeste Oncale Hebert; brother, Raymond Hebert; and sister, Irene Clement. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Julien Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Joseph Ernest Julien Sr., 51, a native of Cecelia and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. April 24, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Joseph E. Jr., Adrien, John and Pamela Julien, and Christina Calloway; and brother of Harry, Robert, Lee Allen, Willis and Kirby Marie Julien, Mary Elsie Philips and Margie Dickinso n. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Adams Julien; parents, George Rogers and Mabel Noel Julien; and brother, George Julien. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Robert Parker Jr. A graveside service will be held Saturday at Myrtle Cemetery in Ennis, Texas, for Robert Lee Parker Jr., 90, a native of Rutal Shad, Texas, and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:30 p.m. April 27, 1999. He was the husband of Mary Ann Chouest Parker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Brown Parker; parents, Robert Lee Sr. and Mary Magdeline Massey Parker; and brothers, R.L., James W., Alton Bailey and Felix Wiley Parker. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Aggie Picou A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Aggie Bernadette Authement Picou, 74, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:05 a.m. April 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Internment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleun. She was the wi fe of Frank J. Picou of Chauvin; mother of Bobby J. Picou of Chauvin; sister of Harry, Magnus and Willard Authement, Mrs. Nolan (Viona) Lapeyrouse, Mrs. L.J. (Leona) Martin of Chauvin; Eugene Authement of Bourg; Mrs. Wilsey (Egnolia) Dupre and Mrs. Leon (Bridget) LeBoeuf, of Montegut; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emily Trahan Authement; son, Ricky Paul Picou; and brothers, Herman, Andrew, Felton and Harry Authement. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- April 30, 1999 Emilienne Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Emilienne Marie Gaudet, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. April 29, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Alfred, Clay, Burtis and Carrol Gaudet, Pearl LaGraize, Esthelina Naquin and Wilma Henry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emilienne Lagarde Gaudet; brother, Lynn Gaudet; and sisters, Hazel and Loretta Shirley Gaudet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Lucien Lee A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lucien Sylvester Lee, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:23 p.m. April 27, 1999. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake service. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Frances Lee Azemar of Thibodaux, Newton Roland Lee of Los Angeles and August Lee Jr. of Washington, D.C.; step-father of Edward Harding of Houston and brother of Jeanette Lee Cook of Thibodaux and Esma Lee Soule of Bridge City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zenobia Waller Lee; parents, August Sr. and Luvinia Simmons Lee; brother, Walter Lee; and sisters, Viola Lee Verette, Gertrude Lee Alexis and Leona Lee Haughton Lamark. He was Baptist, a senior deacon and a member of the male chorus at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board Transportation System and the Frost Families, owners of Frost Lumber Co. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Frances Maggio A Mass of Christian burial will be ce lebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Frances Lusco Maggio, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. April 29, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday 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 Charles Peter and Ignatius "Andy" Maggio. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alanzo Maggio; parents, Charles and Mary Lamartina Lusco; and brother, Frank C. Lusco. She was a retired school teacher with the Lafourche Parish School System. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Theard Rigaud A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Theard Ross Rigaud, 77, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:10 a.m. April 26, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Skinner of Milwaukie, Oregon; father of Keith Rigaud of Tillamook, Oregon, Karen Rigaud Sigler and Theresa Rigaud Brown, both of Milwaukie; and brother of Norman Rigaud and Florence LeBlanc, both of Grand Isle and Edmond Rigaud of Cut Off. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Crosby Rigaud; brothers, Maxine and Arthur Rigaud; and sisters, Josephine Hese and Artenase Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. He was a World War II U.S. veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.