Obits from the Thibodeaux Daily Comet. Thibodeaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson with permission of the newspaper. ********************************************** 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. Monday -- May 3, 1999 Lena Barrios A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Lena C. Barrios, 73, a native and resident of Des Alle mands, who died at 12:55 a.m. April 30, 1999. Burial was at Mennonite Cemetery. She was the mother of Layman Jr. and Jarvis P. Barrios, Jeanette Ewing and Laura Tate; and sister of Marie Waters. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Layman U. Barrios Sr.; parents, Robert and Pauline Dufrene Comardelle; brothers, Willie and Sidney Comardelle; and sisters, Emily Barrios, Alphonsine Dufrene and Eunice Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Trisia Byerly A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Trisia Yuvonne Byerly, 21, a native of Mamou and resident of Paradis, who died April 28, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Douglas Craig and Reba Gail Veillion Byerly; and sister of Douglas "Gene" Byerly, Lisa Tregle and Katina Cortez. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nancy Callais A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Nancy Guidry Callais, 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:49 a.m. M ay 1, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Ronald Callais, Peggy Reginelli and Anna Robino. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcess Callais; parents, Etienne and Marie Mobley Guidry; daughters, Gail Guidry and Louise Callais; brothers, Paul and Antoine Guidry; and sisters, Lelia Lorraine, Antoinette Rousse, Heneritta Vizier, Rosa Griffin, Mary Lou Phares and Doris Curole. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Helen Catarina A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Helen "Joyce" Catarina, 78, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 7:30 a.m. May 1, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Joseph Catarina; mother of Anna K. Keller; sister of Adam Jr. and Oneal G. Bourg and Mary Tone Parfait; and grandmother of Mari K. Dyer, Timothy L. and Lt. David M. Keller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Lydia Bourg; and sister, Nellie Mae Duhe. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. She w as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 131, R.S.V.P., Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Post No. 3750 and the St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nita Cavalliero A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Nita "Jo Jo" Triche Cavalliero, 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:22 p.m. April 30, 1999. Burial was at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the sister of Lucille T. Lepine and Mary Louise Gilbert, both of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Cavalliero; parents, Charles W. and Nita Jo Efrion Triche; brother, Charles Triche; and sisters, Marion T. Daigle and Patricia T. Achee. She was a retired x-ray technician and homemaker. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Norma Dupre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Norma Marie Dupre, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. April 30, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Max J. and Marie Dupre. She was preceded in death by her parents; Max F. and Mamie Lasseigne Dupre; and sister, Marguerite Dupr e. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Hilda Reed A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Hilda "Noon" Delaune Reed, 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10 p.m. May 2, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Roy "Joe" Delaune of Thibodaux and Jeanne Boudreaux of Labadieville; aunt of Dot Daze, Betty LaGrange, JoAnne Faslund, Alex J. Guillot; and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Reed; parents, Joseph and Victoria Clause Delaune; and sisters, Nora Guillot and Alice Prendergast. She was a member of St. Philomena's Ladies Altar Society. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- May 4, 1999 Cecile Detillier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Cecile Toups Detillier, 74, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:20 a.m. May 3, 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 Clifton Detillier; mother of Mark Sr. and Kearney Detillier; an d sister of Charlie, Henry Jr., Roland, Ronald and Anna Helen Toups. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Tourelle Toups. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Ertha Matthews A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ertha Shanklin Matthews, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:34 a.m. April 30, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Felton Matthews and Marion Alexis, both of San Francisco, and Gloria M. Lloyd of Thibodaux; and sister of Dorothy S. England of Avondale. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Matthews Sr.; parents, Bessie Placide and Ernest Shanklin Sr.; son, Clarence Matthews Jr.; daughter, Albertha Matthews Autrey; brother, Ernest Shanklin Jr.; and grandmother, Bertha Anderson. She was a member of the Moses Baptist Church. She served as an usher, deaconess and a choir member until her health failed. She was a member of the Ame rican Legion Women Auxiliary Post No. 513 of Thibodaux. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, baby sitting and cooking. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Oray Savoie Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Oray Paul Savoie Sr., 66, a native of Valentine and resident of Des Allemands, who died May 2, 1999. 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 husband of Carolene Loupe; father of Oray Jr. and Robby Savoie, Deborah Boudreaux and Cherie Arceneaux; step-father of Anthony Loupe and Angelene Baudoin; and brother of Rudy Savoie and Louise Breaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Daisy Blanchard Savoie; son, Daniel Savoie; and brother, Ronald Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- May 5, 1999 Louis Edwards Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Louis "L.H. a/k/a Our Dad" Edwards Sr., 66, a native of Assumption Parish, who died at 5:25 p.m. May 1, 19 99. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Janice Breaux; father of, Louis H. Jr., Lance A., Cynthia A. and Ron Paul Edwards, Cathy E. Thompsom, Christy M. Simon, Colleen M. Freeman and Charmin E. Barrows; step-father of Jessica Simon and brother of Lloyd C. and Evelyn Mae Edwards, Yvonne E. Whetstone, Gladys E. Lloyd and Althea E. Robertson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Francis Harris Edwards; and sister, Inez E. Coleman. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Ertha Matthews A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ertha Shanklin Matthews, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:34 a.m. April 30, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Felton Matthews and Marion Alexis, both of San Francisco, and Gloria M. Lloyd of Thibodaux; and sister of Dorothy S. England of Avondale. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Matthews Sr.; parents, Bessie Placide and Ernest Shanklin Sr.; son, Clarence Matthews Jr.; daughter, Albertha Matthews Autrey; brother, Ernest Shanklin Jr.; and grandmother, Bertha Anderson. She was a member of the Moses Baptist Church. She served as an usher, deaconess and a choir member until her health failed. She was a member of the American Legion Women Auxiliary Post No. 513 of Thibodaux. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, baby sitting and cooking. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Bernardo Mejia A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut off for Bernardo D. Mejia, 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:40 p.m. May 3, 1999. Burial was at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the brother of June Rodrigue, Pat Dormain, Hope Majia and Deena Day. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodolfo and Rosalee Dardar Mejia; brothers, Rudolph, Gable, Eliceo, Roland, Salvador and Astusio Mejia; and sisters, Maria and America Dora Mejia. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Harris Melancon Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero for Harris J. "Ham" Melancon Jr., 67, a native of Larose and resident of Marrero, who died May 4, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Yvonne Dantin Melancon; father of Larry Joseph Melancon; and brother of Elgin Melancon Sr. and Marion Delhommer. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harris J. Sr. and Amelia Bruce Melancon; step-mother, Marie LeBoeuf Melancon; sister, Anna Belle Walker; and brothers, Jesty Sr. and Norman Sr. Melancon. He was a retired employee of Carlo Ditta Inc. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. Stanley Rehage A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington for Stanley Louis Rehage, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Covington, who died May 3, 1999. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the husband of Jo Ann Landrum Rehage; father of Rhett Louis, John Paul, Kirk Joseph, James Arthur and Thomas William Rehage and Mary Rehag e Smith; and brother of Rev. J.W. Rehage, C.S.C. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Donations to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler Street, Covington, 70433, or masses are preferred. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. James Voisin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for James L. "Ta" Voisin, 58, a native and resident of Dulac, who died at 11;30 p.m. May 3, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lydia Voisin; son of Eunice Blanchard Voisin; father of Alyssa, Terry and Jamie Voisin, Sherrie Sevin, Janie Trosclair and Elizabeth Billiot; and brother of Anthony "T-Neg" Jr. and Jessie "Neggie" Voisin, Jeanette Voisin Elstner, Josephine Voisin Thibodaux and Betty Voisin Collins. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Voisin Sr.; brother, Lawrence Voisin; and sister, Doris Mae Voisin. He was a third degree Knights of Columbus and a self-employed fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Correction The name of the church was incorrectly given to the Comet for Cec ile Toups Detillier's obituary. Visitation and the Mass was held at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, not Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Thursday -- May 6, 1999 William Algu A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for William Ramnauth Algu, 67, a native of Guyana, South America, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. May 5, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dhandai Sukhia Algu; father of William O., Devendra and Anne Algu and Naomi Algu Becnel; and grandfather of Paul, Audrey, Nicholas, Michael, Marie and Tiffany. He was technical director and production manager of Caldwell Sugars Corporation and also an international consultant and sugar technologist. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Paul Borne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Paul J. Borne, 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:35 a.m. May 5, 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 Wesley, And y, Deanna and Paulette Borne, Genevieve Todd and Paula Black. He is also survived by two brothers, four sisters, 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melzia Serigny Borne; parents, Mercedes Callais and Foster Borne Sr.; son, Daniel Borne Sr.; daughter, Tracy Platte; one brother and two sisters. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a U.S. World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Ricky Scurto A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Ricky P. Scurto, 41, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 7:26 p.m. May 4, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Jean Lyle Scurto; father of Jarrett P. and Amy C. Scurto; and brother of Michael, Charles, Dean and Gary Scurto, Grace Dugas, Sandra Zeringue, Dorothy LeBoeuf, Vicki Kearns, Dawn Dick and Deborah Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Dorothy Doiron Scurto; and sister, Penny L. Scurto, M.D. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathed ral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- May 7, 1999 Walter Crochet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Walter Wallace Crochet, 80, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 3:35 a.m. May 6, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Montegut Fire Station and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Levie Ledet Crochet; father of Kervin, Curtis and Larry Crochet; step-father of Albert Jr. and Philip Ledet and Sandra Dupre; and brother of Earnest and Joseph Crochet, Gertie Johnson, Josephine Bourg, Beatrice Trahan, Rose Bourg and Shirley Smith. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosa Mae Ledet Crochet; parents, James and Alexzina Price Crochet; step-daughter, Mary Ledet Andrews; and brothers, Paul, Nick and Henry Crochet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Gretchen Johnson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma for Gretchen Crawford Johnson, 36, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 3, 1999. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. She was the wife of Frank Johnson Sr.; mother of Frank J. Jr., Tonya L., Frances M. and Keyonta N. Johnson, all of Houma; and sister of McKinley, and Vincent Crawford, both of Houma, and Michael Crawford of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isiah Sr. and Aureline Wallace Crawford; brother, Isiah Crawford Jr.; and grandmother, Louise Poindexter. She was employed by Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Gertrude Geddes Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Winnie Means A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Winnie Francena Walker Means, 37, a native of New Orleans and resident of Los Angeles, who died May 2, 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 Jerry Means; mother of Brandon and Brittney Means; daughter of Wilhelmena Reed Covington and Herman Walker; step-daughter of Patricia Walker; and sister of Shannon, Darwin and Juan Walker and Fredrick Covington. She was 1980 graduate of Assumption High School and a computer operator consultant for Alternative Resources Corporation in El Monte, Calif. She attend ed the University of New Orleans and Southern University. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- May 10, 1999 James Ackman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for James Joseph "Jumpy" Ackman, 22, a native and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 12:20 p.m. May 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Helman Sr. and Lennora Templet Ackman, both of Pierre Part; brother of Holly Menuet of Labadieville; grandson of Herbert and Lueany Templet, both of Paincourtville; and fiancee of Kristen Arvel of Paincourtville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Aelman Ackman Jr.; and grandparents, Celine and Clarfa Ackman. He was a pipe fitter at J. Ray McDermott. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Hazel Naquin Adams, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:55 a.m. May 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral tim e at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Melvin Anthony Adams; mother of Dale Anthony Adams, Wanda Pounders, Wendy Boudreaux and Penny Dufrene; and sister of Roy, Raymond, Davis and Beverly Naquin, Mazie Pitre and Elaine Levron. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Cleonise Malbrough Naquin; and brothers, Ernest, Felix Jr. and Michael Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Jane Bananto A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Mathews for Jane Everett Bananto, a native of Horatio, Ark., and resident of Raceland, who died at 7 a.m. May 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Norman J. "Dookie" Bananto; mother of Keri Bonner of Katy, Texas; sister of Sally Quinn and Thrada Hancock, both of Horatio, Ark.; and grandmother of Trey and Zack Bonner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Sager Sr. and Ressie Lyon Everett; and brother, Louis Everett Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lester Hackman Sr. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Des Allemands Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Lester Moyer Hackman Sr., 87, a native of Franconia, Penn. and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 9:50 a.m. May 7, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mabel Wenger Hackman; father of Lester Jr., Gordon and Robert Hackman, Polly Duhe and Frances Wood; and brother of Ruth Hackman Rittenhouse of Souderton, Penn. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Annie Moyer Hackman. Donations to the Mennonite Church are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Wickington Mars A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Wickington J. Mars, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 7, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anita Trosclair Mars; father of Lorita "Do" Mars Benoit; brother of Hadley and Bill Mars and Madonna Torres; grandfather of Eric G. Benoit; and great-grandfather of Brady J. Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Aurelie Rodrigue Mars; brothers, Wilfred and Garfield Mars; and sisters, Clara Belle Galliano, Sadie Mars and Nazie Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Harris Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Chapel in Choctaw for Harris "La-Me" J. Ordoyne, 84, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 2:55 p.m. May 7, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Una Loupe Ordoyne; father of Clifton Ordoyne and Anita Chiasson; and brother of Clerfy, Wilma and Gertie Ordoyne. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donati en Joseph and Marie Ulyssia Adam Ordoyne; daughter, Geraldine Ordoyne; and brothers, Clarence and Walter Ordoyne. He was a retired Lafourche Parish employee. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Cleophas Rousse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Cleophas Joseph Rousse, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:30 a.m. May 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Bessia St. Pierre Rousse; father of Lanny and Gerald Rousse, Annette Guidry and Ann Doucet; and brother of Rose Adams, Arica Pitre and Mercedes Pitre. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Claudia Chouest Rousse; brothers, Harrison, Clovis, Morris and Nolan Rousse; and sisters, Lorena Rousse and Marcelite Rousse Guidry. He was a member of the Greenhead Club and the Louisiana Oyster Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Freddie Williams A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Freddie Joseph Williams, 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:42 a.m. May 8, 1999. Burial was at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Hazel Ellender Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Liza Duet Williams; brothers, Norman, Gus, Walter, and Alcide Williams; and sisters, Elnora Turnage, Lizzie Loboue, Sister Josephine Williams, Pauline Bernard and Sedonia Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- May 11, 1999 Doris Gonsoulin A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie for Doris Guelfo Gonsoulin, who died at 10:25 p.m. May 9, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the mother of Sister Terez Gonsoulin, SSND of Brandon, Miss.; sister of John J. Guelfo Jr.; grandmother of Colleen W. Moreaux of Thibodaux and Marjorie "Margie" W. Gauthreaux of Labadieville; and great-grandmother of Katie and William Moreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Gonsoulin; parents, John Sr. and Johanna Becker Guelfo; son, Antonia "Toni" G. Walsh; sister, Marjorie Guelfo and Shirley Hipps; brothers, Lawrence and Ralph Guelfo; and three great-granddaughters. Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Estellina Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Estellina Ordoyne Kraemer, 68, a native of Choctaw and resident of Westwego, who died at 10 a.m. May 10, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the companion of Klebert Delatte; mother of Edward A. and John J. Kraemer; and sister of Estelle Delatte and Rose Hebert. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Kraemer; parents, O'Neal and Florida O. Ordoyne; daughter, Ursaine Kraemer; and brothers, Wallace and Roy Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Henry LeBlanc A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God in Bayou Blue for Henry LeBlanc, 95, a native of Morse and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 p.m. May 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Herbon LeBlanc, Calla Porche, Patricia Martin and Premella Savoie; and brother of Doris LeBlanc of Winnie, Texas and Ezor L. Duhon of Jennings. He is also survived by seven grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Bonin LeBlanc; parents, Martin Sr. and Margaret P. LeBlanc; brothers, Martin Jr. and Tensas LeBlanc; sister, Nedia L. Duhon; and one great-granddaughter. He was a member of the Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. He was retired from the oilfield and was a rental property owner. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Florence Mathieu A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Chur ch in Hahnville for Florence Darensbourg Mathieu, 82, a native of Killona and resident of LaPlace, who died at 9:30 a.m. May 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the mother of Darrell Mathieu and Rosana Garnett. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pamphyre Mathieu; parents, Felix and Felicianne Rousseve Darensbourg; brother, Ralph Darensbourg; and sister, Marie Woods. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Dayton Mobley A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bourg Baptist Mission in Bourg for Dayton McLean Mobley, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:40 p.m. May 8, 1999. Burial will be at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of David Mobley Jr.; brother of Drake Mobley; and grandson of Gerald and Hedy Ganway and David Sr. and Peggy Mobley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tara Davis Mobley. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rita Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rita Mae Tabor, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. May 10, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Walter and Johnny Tabor, Eola Pitre and Dorothy Trosclair. She is also survived by four step-brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore and Lucille Toups Tabor; and brother, Norman Tabor. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Unit 11 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxillary Unit No. 5097. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rene Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Rene T. Terrebonne, 91, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died May 10, 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 Newell Andrew Terrebonne. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Grabert Terrebonne; son, Rene T. Terrebonne; brothers, Raoul and Roosevelt Terrebonne; and sisters, Oliver Marie T. Pitre, Alice Marie T. Bruce, Ernestine and Imo Gene Terrebonne and Rose T. Beraud. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Fred die Thibodaux Sr. Freddie Joseph Thibodaux Sr., 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Avondale, died at 1:05 p.m. May 7, 1999. He was the companion of Hilda Champagne; father of Brenda Thibodaux Inman and Freddie Joseph Thibodaux Jr.; brother of Earline Brown, Alma Latour and Sonny Joseph Thibodaux; grandfather of Maureen, Brian, Glenn, Robert, Christel and Lindsey; and father-in-law of Rose Bernard Thibodaux and Bruce T. Inman. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bridgett Leonard Thibodaux; and parents, Velma Chaisson and Ernest J. Thibodaux. Mothe Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- May 12, 1999 Lena Chabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lena J. Chabert, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:03 p.m. May 10, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Elvis "Al" Chabert; mother of Philip, Kenneth and Drake Chabert; and sister of Justilian Jr. and John "Boy" St. Pierre and Rosa St. Pierre Jambon. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her pare nts, Justilian Joseph Sr. and Celesie Toups St. Pierre; son, Dennis Falgout; brother, Morasie St. Pierre; and sisters, Una S. Holley and Justilia S. Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxillary, the board of directors of the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens, the Ladies of La Salette and the choir at Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Albert Luquette Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Albert Paul Luquette Sr., 84, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:20 a.m. May 11, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church community center in Chackbay. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mabel Hebert Luquette; father of Albert "Jr," James, John and Vaughn Luquette, Lester, Joseph, Robert and Thomas Percle, Vickilynn Myers, Merlyn Robichaux and Mercedes Tabor; and brother of Florence Gravois. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Victorine Clement Luquette; parents, Numa and Corin ne Oubre Luquette; sisters, Lillian Ockman, Enide Rodrigue and Blanche Oubre; and brothers, Gilbert and Icore Luquette and Edgar Oubre Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- May 13, 1999 Elma Bonvillain A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Elma M. Bonvillain, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, who died May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Calvin Gisclair, Pierre A. and Craig J. Marcel and Marilyn M. Duet; and sister of Loveless, Ronald and Ivy Melancon, Corrinne Sapia and Lena Pierce. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Calvin Gisclair, Pierre A. Marcel and Steve Bonvillain; parents, Johnny and Hedwidge Melancon; brothers, Willie and Wilmer Melancon; and sister, Irene Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was a member of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing. She was a seamstress for D.H. Holmes. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. Earl Himel Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday a t St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Earl Joseph "Doc" Himel Sr., 82, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, who died at 12:20 a.m. May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Louise Toups Himel of Houma; father of Earl Jr. and Ronald Himel, both of Baton Rouge, Carol Collins of Houma and Catherine Friloux of Hahnville; and brother of Lydia May Paille of Ponchatoula. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Jeanne Toups Himel; and brother, Charles Louis Himel. He was retired from Haliburton. He was a member of the St. Francis de Sales Usher's Society, the Third Degree Council 1317 Houma and Fourth Degree Adrian Caillouet Assembly. Donations to Vandebilt Catholic High School or the Terrebonne Historical Society are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Surgin Molaison A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Surgin "Slick" "Black" Molaison, 55, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, who died May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Bu rial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Clema Molaison; father of Surgin Matherne, Subrina Borne, Tina Guilliot, Jackie Toups, Chris, Peggy Sue and Leslie Matherne; step-father of Sherry and Jorey Boudreaux and Melissa Cortez; and brother of Leroy Molaison and Shirley Boudreaux. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Breaux Molaison; and sister, Noela Sampey. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- May 14, 1999 Leroy Adams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Leroy Joseph Adams Sr., 47, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 p.m. May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Elaine Adams; son of Carrie R. Adams; father of Leroy J. Adams Jr.; and brother of Susan, Donald, Johnny, Alfred and Clarence Adams and Judy Guidry. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucien P. Adams Sr.; and brothers, Lucien P. Jr. and Jimmy M. Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Henry Bergeron A relig ious service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Henry P. Bergeron, 76, a native of Mulberry and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8:20 a.m. May 13, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lillian B. Bergeron; father of Henry "Bozo," Dean and Percy Bergeron, Vicky Kootnez, Elizabeth Warren and Rose Loveless; and brother of Leroy Bergeron and Doris Commardelle. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Anita Leonard Bergeron; daughters, Verna and Vonnie Ruth; brothers, Stanly and Clifton Bergeron; sisters, Stella LeBoeuf, Alice Babin and Thelma Dursso; and grandchildren, Stanley Foster Jr. and Jody Bergeron. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1944. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Paul Bougere Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Paul Bougere Sr., 59, a native of Plattenville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died May 7, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Will iams and Southall Funeral Home and 5 p.m. until wake service at the church. Burial will be at New Mt. Calvery Baptist cemetery in Modeste. He was the husband of Margaret Dupard Bougere of Baton Rouge; father of Paul Jr., Norman J. Sr., Patrick D. and Ronald J. Bougere, all of Gonzales, Michael A. and Roderick J. Bougere, both of Donaldsonville; and brother of Zenobia B. Kinsey of Modeste, Edward Bougere of Napoleonville, Joseph Bougere of Marrero, Lillian B. Dickerson and Silas, Henry and Rome Bougere, all of Houston, and Jerome Bougere of Plattenville. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Mae N. Bougere; parents, Freddie and Lillian Bougere; brothers, Freddie Jr., Michael, Wayne and Roland Bougere; sister, Dianne B. Guidry; and two grandchildren. He was an employee of Cargil Corporation. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Johnson Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Raymond Joseph Johnson Sr., 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rosa Hawkins Johnson; father of Jacinda R. Johnson of San Jose, Calif. and Raymond Johnson Jr. of Napoleonville; and brother of Chester Johnson, Mary Louise Patterson, Almatine Blame and Beverly Buggage, all of Bertrandville, Laverne and Crystal Dennis, both of Donaldsonville, Herman Johnson of Columbus, Ga., George Johnson of Labadieville, and Benedict Johnson of Charleston, S.C. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Sr. and Leona Johnson; sister, Aurelia J. Lee; and brother, Bernard Johnson. He was the former coach at Reed Elementary and Belle Rose Middle School for 32 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was the faithful navigator of Father Van Baast Assembly No. 23 Knights of Peter Claver. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Mercedes LeBlanc A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Mercedes Scott LeBlanc, 60, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who died at 6 a.m. May 13, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She was the wife of Tracy P. LeBlanc Sr.; mother of Tracy P. Jr. and Loren LeBlanc, both of Houma; an d sister of Jeffery Scott, Delores Chaisson and Gloria Benoit, all of Dulac. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Lorena Pellegrin Scott. She was an Registered Nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Donations to Annunziata Church for the Memorial Prayer Garden are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Eugene Orgeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero for Eugene "Gene" "Poose" Orgeron, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harvey, who died at 9:15 a.m. May 12, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park. He was the husband of Diane Falcone Orgeron; son of Edmond J. Orgeron Jr.; father of Kevin Gerard Orgeron and Tana Lynn Boudreaux; and brother of Annette M. Orgeron and Judy O. Alario. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was a member of the Westside Crowns, 49ers Social Club, Harry Lee 500 Club, West Jefferson Levee District, Harvey Canal Industrial Association, Archbishop Shaw High School Athletic Foundation, LSU Athletic Foundation, New Orleans M ark Twain Club, Marrero Lions Club, Golden Gryphon Society, Poseidon Carnival Club and Catholic Order of Forresters. He was also a parishioner of both Immaculate Conception Church and St. Rosalie Church. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. Norman Webre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Norman J. Webre, 69, a native of Edgard and resident of Kraemer, who died at 7:50 p.m. May 12, 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 Nettie Rodrigue Webre; father of Craig Webre, Cheryl Becnel and Carla Kliebert; brother of Frank B. Webre Jr.; and grandfather of Jeremy J. and Joshua P. Becnel, and Leah E. and Luke A. Kliebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank B. Sr. and Marie Yvonne Waguespack Webre; brothers, Joseph B. and Robert L. Webre; and sister, Vivian W. Prestenback. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy BT2. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Woodmen of the World in Thibodaux. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and riding motorcycles. He was retired from Caire and Graugnard in Edgard. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in cha rge of arrangements. Monday -- May 17, 1999 Clarence Barrios Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Clarence J. Barrios Sr., 79, a native of Lockport and resident of Luling, who died at 9:18 p.m. May 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6 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 father of Clarence Joseph Barrios Jr., Arleen Hymal, Evelyn Ayo and Charlene Clay; and brother of Laura Freeman. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Comardelle Barrios; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Urbain Barrios; brothers, Ivy, Lawrence and Layman Barrios; and sisters, Annie, Marie, Daisy, Edna and Nora Barrios. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Sedonie Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Sedonie Lefort Bruce, 83, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 2:30 a.m. May 17, 1999. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Pierre Jr. and Leroy Bruce, Lois B. Savoie, Lorraine B. Champagne, Linda B. Johnson and Bonita B. Richoux. She i s also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Bruce; parents, Melien and Elmire Henri Lefort; brothers, Ursin, Joseph, Morris, Severin, Dewey and Edward Lefort; sisters, Marie L. Arceneaux and Alexina L. Compeaux; and two grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lennet Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Lennet J. Daigle, 57, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 12:45 a.m. May 16, 1999. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until morning funeral service at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Elsie Cavalier Daigle; father of Dora Jean, Lennet Jr. and Dion Daigle. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Daigle; and brother, Hubert Daigle Sr. He was a boat captain. Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- May 18, 1999 Jeffery Himel A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church for Jeffery Lynn Himel, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Mitchell, who died May 15, 1999. Visita tion will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove. He was the husband of Diane Himel of Mitchell; son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Himel of Thibodaux; father of Stacy and Alison Himel, both of Mitchell; and brother of Mary Wichmann of Ocean Springs, Miss., Annie Croce of Great Falls, Va., Sue Pyle of Baton Rouge, Becky France of Hertford, N.C., Liz Himel of Bellevue, Wash. and Kate Orellena of Lakeland, Fla. He was an applications engineer for J-W Operating Co. Memorials to The Gideons International or to the American Heart Association are preferred. Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Mansfield is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- May 19, 1999 Patricia Adair A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue for Patricia "Peaches" Adair, 29, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. May 15, 1999. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of George Lee Adair Sr.; step-daughter of Randy Foret; mother of David Lee Brock; sister of George Lee Adair Jr., Teddy, Elvis, Norman and Bessie Hebert; and granddaughter of Gertie Sanchez Hebert. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jo Ann Katherine Hebert; step-father, Bobby Joe Andres; sister, Katie Hebert; and grandfather, Herman Hebert. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. Doris Butcher A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Doris Marie Adams Butcher, 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, who died at 11:33 p.m. May 17, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. She was the wife of Floyd Samuel Butcher of Houma; mother of Floyd P. Butcher, Charmaine B. Keller and Karen Fanguy, all of Houma, Bridget Lanegrasse of Lockport and Sharon Jones of Thibodaux; and sister of Jessie Adams of Lockport, Edward Adams of Westwego and Velma Hebert of Biloxi, Miss. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne Joseph and Lucy Adams; brother, Esnaire Adams; and sisters, Thelma Adams and Emily Eschete. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Roland Dassau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Roland "Ronnie" F. Dassau, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2 a.m. May 17, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the ex-husband of Willie Pitre Dassau; son of Marcelle Ybas Dassau; father of Dennis W., Louis J., Richard B. and Michael W. Dassau, and Angela Dassau Griffin; and brother of Louis P. Jr. and Terry Dassau, Robert Geisel, Gary Tuell, Marcelle Mobilia and Gay Jansen. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Peter Dassau Sr.; and grandson, Anthony Michael Smith. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Aeisha Jackson A religious service will be held at noon Thursday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Aeisha Jackson, 22, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died May 16, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Sidney Price Jr. of Thibodaux; step-daughter of Dianne Price; mother of Kia Tiar Jackson; sister of Sidney III, Quandie, Lanita and Natasha Price, all of Thibodaux; and granddaughter of Myrtle Price of Donaldsonville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Jackson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Correction Jeffery Himel's obituary in Tuesday's Comet reported that he was going to be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Calif. Himel was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, La. today. Thursday -- May 20, 1999 Hilda Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Hilda Gaubert Adams, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. May 19, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery. She was the mother of Clifford, Willis and Michael Deroche, Bonnie Morris and Debbie Adams; and sister of Hazel Mire. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Deroche; second husband, Roy Adams; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Gaubert; brothers, Lionel and Russell Gaubert; sisters, Lucille Gaubert and Nelda Naquin; and grandsons, Willis P. Deroche and an infant. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Louis Breaux II A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Louis Breaux II, 91, a native of Klotzville and resident of Belle Rose, who died May 17, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Olisker S. Breaux; father of Louis Breaux III of Chicago, Stanley, Weldon and James Breaux, and Shirley Roussell, all of Belle Rose, Lonnie Breaux, Mary Williams and Geneva Stewart, all of San Francisco, Warren Breaux of Jacksonville, Ark., and Rose McKissie of Baltimore, Md.; He is also survived by 58 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Adriana Breaux. He was a former employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Ronald Dassau A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Ronald "Ronnie" F. Dassau, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2 a.m. May 17, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the ex-husband of Willie Pitre Dassau; son of Marcelle Ybos Dassau; father of Dennis W., Louis J., Richard B. and Michael W. Dassau, Angela Dassau Griffin; and brot her of Louis P. Jr. and Terry Dassau, Robert Geisel, Gary Tuell, Marcelle Mobilia and Gay Jansen. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Peter Dassau Sr.; and grandson, Anthony Michael Smith. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Mary Savoie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Mary Anne Delaune Savoie, 58, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 9 a.m. May 19, 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 Edmond Savoie Jr.; mother of John, Joey and Jennifer Savoie, and Jeannie Savoie Halbert; sister of Francis Delaune Jr., Frances Gayle Breaux and Barbara Delaune Jarrett; and grandmother of Ashley Halbert and Julia Savoie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Francis and Aline Long Delaune. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family. She was retired from Lockport Upper Elementary School after teaching 30 years in the Lafourche Parish School System. Donations to the American Cancer Society or the University of Texas M.C. Anderson Cancer Center for cancer research are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Elvina Talbot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elvina G. Talbot, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 p.m. May 19, 1999. Visitation will be 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 mother of Shirley Leonard and Debbie Simon; and sister of Mae Mire. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysse Talbot; parents, Alcee and Louinia Guillot; and sisters, Edith Prejean, Edna Talbot, Hazel Fremin and Bridget Breaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Tyrone Theriot A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma for Tyrone Theriot, 60, a native of Houma and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:10 p.m. May 17, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Deweyville Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Bernice Theriot of Napoleonville; son of Earl Theriot Sr. of Houma; father of Denetrius P. Pickney of Porte Barre, Kaelin Daggs and Ron A nimashaun, both of Napoleonville; and brother of Earl Jr., Handson Sr. and Kirk Theriot, and Janet Owens, all of Houma, Gerald Theriot of Schriever, Vernon Theriot of Raceland, Donald Theriot of Atlanta, Ga. and Dwight Theriot of LaPlace. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Butler Theriot. He was a member of the First Corinthian Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a retired employee of Bell South Telephone Company. He was the former president of the New Generation of Napoleonville, and a member of the Pioneers of Bell South. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Sophie Thomassie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Sophie Gisclair Thomassie, 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 3:42 p.m. May 19, 1999. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Walton Thomassie, Louella Vuillemont, Audrey Pierce and Ruby Cheramie; and sister of Nelton Gisclair, Juanita Danos and Thelma Sistrunk. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Thomassie; parents, Eus ebe and Nora Savoie Gisclair; and sisters, Eunice Pitre, Nola Blanchard and infant (sister) Gisclair. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- May 21, 1999 Eline Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Eline Theriot Blanchard, 91, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:20 p.m. May 19, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Harry, Russell, Eugene, LeeRoy, Lawrence, Mervin, Gus and Kelly Blanchard, and Shirley Blanchard Luke; and sister of Eddie Simoneaux, Vivian Simoneaux Cavalier and Catherine Simoneaux Autin. She was also survived by 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement Blanchard Sr.; parents, Eugene and Julie Simoneaux Theriot; son, Clement Blanchard Jr.; daughter, Elsie Blanchard; brothers, Pierre Rollen Theriot, Philip and Alvin Simoneaux; and sisters, Ida Theriot LeBlanc, Marie and Adeline Simoneaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in char ge of arrangements. Willie Blanchard A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Willie Jeffery "Chief" Blanchard, 75, a resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:07 p.m. May 14, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and 5 p.m. until funeral service at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Florentine Jupiter Blanchard; father of Gregory and Bernadette Blanchard, both of New Orleans, Herbaline V. Joseph of San Pablo, Calif. and Anthonette M. Oubre of Napoleonville; brother of Amelia B. Williams; nephew of Albert Bradley; grandfather of Patrick Oubre Jr., Kimatakaya, Nadiea and Liz; great-grandfather of Lyric and Quintaza; god-father of Sedonia, Liz Picou, Petrina and Staton Williams; father-in-law of Patrick Oubre Sr.; brother-in-law of Andrew C. Jupiter and Anna Rose Kennedy; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Bradley Blanchard; sister, Lula Belle Lee; brothers, Joseph and Ernest Blanchard; brothers-in-law, H.P. Williams, Walter I. Jupiter and Dewitt Jupiter; sister-in-law, Ruby Blanchard; father-in-law, Walter Jupiter; mother-in-law , Stella C. Jupiter; and former wife, Irene Blanchard. He was member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 17, a 33 degree Mason, a member of Platta Temple No. 15 of New Orleans, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. Post No. 10701, member of the Kingsman Social and Civic Club of Thibodaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Curole A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lillian Callais Curole, 81, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:42 a.m. May 20, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Paula Curole Sherman; and sister of Alcide, Harold, Earl and Edwin Callais, Lucille Cheramie, Elsie Terrebonne and Gloria Curole. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Simon Curole; parents, Forest A. and Eva Trosclair Callais; daughter, Lillian Jeanne Curole; brothers, Whitney, Guy, Charleston and Forest J. Callais; and sister, Hilda Callais. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Ladies Auxillary of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 8538. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Richard Weaver Richard W. "Richie" Weaver, 41, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. May 20, 1999. He was the son of Jacqulyn B. Weaver; and brother of Gregory T. Samuel D., Christopher W. and Elizabeth Weaver; and Cynthia Kimbrough He was preceded in death by his father, Richard W. Weaver Sr.; and sister, Sharon Weaver. He was Baptist. He was employed by Weaver Lumber Yard. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- May 24, 1999 Edna Bascle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Edna Blanchard Bascle, 93, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 1:30 p.m. May 21, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Randolph Bascle of Bourg, Carol Basle Sr. of Dulac and June Bascle Pellegrin of Houma and sister of Alphonse Blanchard Jr. of Bourg. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Macon T. Bascle; parents, Alphonse and Ezoline Matherne Blanchard; son, Roland Bascle Sr.; daughter, Lillian Bascle; brothers, Emile, Henry and Adolph Blanchard; sister s, Lucille Robichaux and May Schouest, and four grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters and a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rose Braud A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rose Mire Braud, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:30 p.m. May 21, 1999. Burial was at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Melvin Braud; mother of Terry Sr., Glynn and Barry Braud and Joylynn "Joy" Brown; sister of Irene Babin. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Edna Benoit Mire; and a brother, Wilton Mire Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Deannia Burd A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Deannia Burd, 56, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Herman Sr. and Eva Alsay of Paincourtville; mother of Dederia Ausbrook, Theodore IV and Glen Burd, all of Bertrandville, Shelia Burd of Donaldsonville and Brian Burd of Anchorage, Alaska; and sister of Delores Lewis and Josep h Alsay, both of New Orleans, Christine Fernandez and Veron Alsay, both of Belle Rose, Linda Crandle and Joyce, Shirley and Francis Alsay, all of Donaldsonville, and James, Herman Jr., Donald and Neomia Alsay, all of Paincourtville, former wife of Theodore Burd III of Bertrandville and devoted friend of Alfred Walker of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grant and Elizabeth Washington and James and Francis Simon Alsay. She was a member of Mount Moriah Chapter #24 Order of Eastern Stars, a daughter of Elks, Heroines of Jericho and The Sons and Daughters of Isaac and Rebecca and a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Donald Daigle A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Donald Joseph Daigle, 66, a native of Pierre Part, who died at 10:55 a.m. May 21, 1999. Burial was in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Mary Duplantis Daigle; son of Rita Daigle of Donaldsonville; father of Dwaine Daigle of Nash ville, Tn. and Rachel Daigle of Baton Rouge; brother of Cereline Mabile, Addison, Aldon, Philip and Linwood Daigle. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Oldon Daigle. He was a retired crane operator for J. Ray McDermott, an active member of the Pierre Part Chapter of the American Legion, St. Jospeh the Worker Catholic Chruch, Pierre Part Hunting Club, Association de la Famille Daigle, Pierre Part French Immersion Program. Ourso Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Helen Duplantis A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Helen Ann Charpentier Duplantis, 74, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma who died at 11:15 a.m. May 21, 1999. Burial will be in the St. Elle Cemetery. She was the mother of Richard Charpentier of Houma; stepmother of Don, Emery and Wayne Duplantis, Harriet Pellegrin, Joyce Matherne, Alice Elliot and Elaine Labit; sister of Weaser "Hood" Charpentier of Houma. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Joseph Duplantis Sr.; parents, Lawrence Adam and Alice Martin Charpentier; and a sister, Maude C. Sanders. She was a homemaker and a member of Ward Seven and St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. Chau vin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Kay Hebert A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church for Kay Francis Nettleton Hebert, 55, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, who died at 8:25 a.m. May 23, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the daughter of Gertie Guidry Nettleton; mother of Keith, Kevin, Kim, Kent, Kurt and Amy Hebert and Angela Rodriguez; and sister of Norris II, Larry, Terry, Jerry and Kary Nettleton and Shirley Ann Naquin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Hebert; father, Norris J. Nettleton Sr.; son, Kirby Blanchard; and brother, Leroy Nettleton. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Betty Rogers A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Betty N. Rogers, 68, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:50 p.m. May 23, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 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. She was the mother of Jeffrey and Kevi n Rogers and Edith Minor and sister of Francis and Elise Naquin and Doris Mae Ledet. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney John Naquin and Edith Eulalie Riviere; brothers, Roy, Roland and Malcolm Naquin; and sisters. Mildred Mitchell, Adele Whaley, and Lucille Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- May 25, 1999 Clarence Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Clarence "Be Be" Arcement, 81, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:50 a.m. May 25, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Michael, Benton and Annette Arcement, Brenda Delatte and Pamela Kilgore, and brother of Russell Sr., Roland Sr., Wilbur and Catherine Arcement. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Ledet Arcement; parents, Etienne and Catherine Malbrough Arcement; brother, Guy Arcement; and sister, Mildred Klein. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Paul Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Paul J. Boudreaux, 80, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9 a.m. May 24, 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 Elden Prejeant Boudreaux; father of Jarvis, Gerald, Craig and Mark Boudreaux and Gale Martin. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Marie Hebert Boudreaux; brothers, Theodule, Charles, George, Claude, Ellis, Ambroise and Pierre Boudreaux; and sisters, Lydia Boudreaux and Euna Arcement. Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Roland Cazenave Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Roland J. "Bud" Cazenave Sr., 85, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie, who died at 3:50 a.m. May 23, 1999. Entombment was at St. Philip Mausoleum. He was the father of R.J. Jr. and Jimmy Cazenave, both of Vacherie; Phyllis C. Arcement, Sandra C. Graugard and Michael Cazenave, all of Thibodaux, and Carolyn C. Potter of Metairie; and brother of Juliette C. Waguespack, Laurence C. Tregre and E.V. Cazenave Jr., all of Vacherie, and Louise C. Champagne of Luling. He is also survive d by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Webre Cazenave; parents, Etienne and Elina Cazenave; and sister, Marie C. Chabaud. He was a Ford dealer for 53 years in a business started by his father in 1915, former president and chairman of the board of First American Bank, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served as an officer with the First Armored Division in North Africa and Italy and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1514. Enrollment of masses are preferred. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of arrangements. Felicia Lefort A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Felicia Plaisance Lefort, 91, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:12 a.m. May 25, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edward, Stephen, Raymond and Harris Lefort and Bernice Dubois and sister of Edgar, Julian and Felician Plaisance and Alicia Schultz. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lefort; parents, Jean and Agalia Lefort Plaisance; daughter, Lill ian Lefort; brothers, John, Ecton and Hector Plaisance; sister, Eliza Crosby; and three grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Guisher Robertson A graveside service was held Saturday morning at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland for Guisher Ariel Robertson, infant, who died May 19, 1999. She was the daughter of Cassandra Robertson and Guy Mitchell, both of Raceland; stepsister of Guy Sreclair of Houma; granddaughter of Robert Smith, Regina Raymond and Herbert Mitchell, all of Raceland; and great-granddaughter of Dorothy-Celestine Smith of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Marion Ray Mitchell and Eartha Williams, and great-grandfather, Evan Smith Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- May 26, 1999 Estella Bergeron A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Estella Mae Bergeron, 61, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 5:15 p.m. May 21, 1999. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. today until wake services at 8 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the daughter of Leanna Cooper of Raceland ; mother of Freddie Bergeron Jr. and Juan Bergeron Levy, both of Houston, David Bergeron, Bonnie B. Calloway and Gail B. Taylor, all of Raceland; sister of Darryl Joseph, Joseph Jenkins, Lionel Joseph, Tyrone Joseph and Paula Willis, all of Raceland, and Larry Jenkins, Stanley Jenkins, Calvin Joseph and Jean Smith, all of New Orleans. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Bergeron Sr.; her father, Henry Williams, and a graddaughter, Latac Bergeron. She was a parishioner of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements Kay Hebert A religious service was held at noon Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church for Kay Francis Nettleton Hebert, 55, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, who died at 8:25 a.m. May 23, 1999. Burial was at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the daughter of Gertie Guidry Nettleton; mother of Keith, Kevin, Kim, Kent, Kurt and Amy Hebert and Angela Rodriguez; and sister of Norris II, Larry, Terry, Jerry, Kary and Anthony Nettleton and Shirley Ann Naquin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Hebert; father, Norris J. Nettleton Sr.; son, Kirby Blanchard; and brother, Leroy Nettleton. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- May 27, 1999 Alcee Allemand A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church for Alcee "Till" Antoine Allemand, 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, who died at 5:22 a.m. May 27, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Girdie LeBouef Allemand of Houma and father of Rodney J., Harris A., Earlis J., Royce P., Daniel P. and John P. Allemand, Shirley Olivier, Doris Theriot and Elsie Prejean, all of Houma. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, eight step- great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Numa and Adele Guidry Allemand; brothers, Anidas, Albert, Abel, Ivy and Alphonse Allemand; sisters, Ida A. Barrios, Alice A. Kreamer, Aline A. Sevin and Agatha A. Stevens; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired self-employed farmer and carpenter. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Robert Dean Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Robert "Bob" Earl Dean, 53, a native of Dayton, Ohio and resident of Houma, who died at 1:25 a.m. May 25, 1999. Interment was in the Bisland cemetery. He was the husband of Marylyn Dupre Dean; son of Francis Elizabeth Ennis; father of Cherie Dean Smith and Jessica Dean; stepfather of Ronnie Worley; and brother of Gary Lee Dean and Elaine Davison. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Raygon Earl Dean. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Theo Faulk A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Theo "Frenchie" Joseph Faulk, 74, a native of Abbeville and resident of Larose, who died at 9:50 p.m. May 25, 1999. Visitation will be 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Velma Angelette Faulk and father of Merline Gisclair. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theous and Ophelia Lege Faulk; brothers, Ozasis, Fidele and Eunis Faulk; and sisters, Lawrence Miguez and Evala Aucoin. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Nicholas Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Nicholas "Nick" Lawrence Pitre, 17, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died May 26, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Larry and Coreen Bouffanie Pitre; grandson of Edith Pitre; brother of Loney and Spike Guidry and Chelsey and Brittany Prosper; and uncle of Justin Guidry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence "Lalas" Pitre and Ernest Sr. and Josephine Gaeto Buffanie, and niece, Kristen Guidry. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Celeste Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Celeste Breaux Hebert, 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:20 p.m. May 26, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lucille Stroder, Elsie Stevens, Alice Eschette and Edna Allemand and sister of Celestine Cantrell e. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forman Hebert; parents, Ellis and Melia Matherne Breaux; son, Tillman Hebert; daughter, Louise Bruce; brothers, Adam, Ellis Jr., and Jackle Breaux; and sisters, Julia Plaisance and Felicia Sanchez. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Louis Robichaux Jr. A Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Chapel in Metairie for Louis Eugene Robichaux Jr., 89, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 7:10 a.m. May 25, 1999. Interment was in the Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. He was the husband of Emily Dunn Robichaux; father of Louis E. Robichaux III and Noel R. Parro; and brother of Clementine R. Marshall. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth McGannon Robichaux; parents, Louis Eugene and Alice Trorlicht Robichaux; and brother, Eugene G. Robichaux. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- May 28, 1999 Myrtle Allen A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands for Myrtle Bourgeois Allen, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:30 a.m. May 26, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland and noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of David Arthur, Ronald Joseph, Van Dee, Donald James, Brian Charles, Glenn John, Patrick Anthony and Elizabeth Marie Allen. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Allen; parents, Alexander and Altertine B. Bourgeois; brothers, Simon and Stephen Bourgeois; and sister, Solange Meyer. She was a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing; a World W ar II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps; a 43-year member of the New Orleans District Nurses Association, American Nurses Association and the American Red Cross; First Lieutenant at Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, from 1942 to 1945; and a member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society and the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jeianine McKinney A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue for Jeianine Robertson McKinney, 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 11:45 p.m. May 25, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial information was u navailable. She was the wife of Joseph W. McKinney; mother of Douglas Stansbury Jr. and Dina S. Prattini; and sister of Brenda Caruso, Sharon Wilson and Darlene Robertson Vicknair. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Marie Louise Fournier Robertson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Charles Robinson A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shellmound Cemetery in Des Allemands for Charles Henry Robinson, 53, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died May 21, 1999. He was the son of Mable Robinson of Des Allemands; father of Carlita Curits of Australia and Rhonda Foster of Marrero; and brother of Minister Leo Junius Robinson of Wallace, Virt Lee Poindexter of Des Allemands and Jacqueline Wesley of New Orleans. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Robinson; son, Charley Henry Bush; brother, Lloyd Robinson; and sister, Betty Griffin. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands. He was a retired self-employed roofer. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lindsey Williams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Lindsey L. Williams, 10, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Tulsa, Okla., who died May 25, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Emily W. Williams of Tulsa and Otis Williams Jr. of Belle Rose; stepdaughter of Norma Bell of Belle Rose and Tracy Ross of Tulsa; sister of Kimberly and Dasha Williams of Tulsa and Devin Bell of Belle Rose; and granddaughter of Sheridan Williby of Lemannville and Otis Sr. and Marion Williams of Belle Rose. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Laverne Williby. She was in the third grade. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- May 31, 1999 Ann Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Ann Hebert Daigle, 56, a native of Amelia and resident of Schriever, who died at 8:10 p.m. May 27, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Andrew Cemetery in Amelia. She was the wife of Earl Junis Daigle Sr. of Schriever; mother of Earl J. Daigle Jr. and Linda S. Simmons, both of Bayou Vista, Anthony Daigle of Schriever and Jimmy Daigle of Gibson; and sister of Gene and Wilson Hebert, Jennie Fryon and Viola Jackson, all of Ameli a, Wilton Hebert and Louise Rogers, both of Franklin, Elizabeth Landry and Levie Angeron, both of Bayou Vista, and Nolie Mayon of Lake Charles. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Nolie Paray Hebert; and son, Kenneth Daigle. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. Chase Duran A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Chase James Duran, 2, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8:10 p.m. May 28, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Mennonite Cemetery. He was the son of Melissa Ann Duran; and brother of Maci Renee Duran. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Haze Fields A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Haze "Smokey" Anthony Fields, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 a.m. May 30, 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 husband of Rosemary Gros Fields; father of Jo Ann Martinolich and Patty Benoit; and brother of Sidney and Alfred Fields, Enola Traigle and Doris Mosses. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorville and Flavia Pontiff Fields; brothers, John and Albert Fields; and sisters, Verna Williams and Erna Durocher. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Theresa Gaspard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Theresa Sevin Gaspard, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, who died May 29, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Charles Gaspard Sr.; mother of Charles Gaspard Jr. and Mary Whipple; and sister of Albert and Sidney Sevin. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Helen Hebert Sevin; brother, Richard Sevin; and sister, Gertrude Boudouin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Emile Ledet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Emile Joseph Ledet Sr., 78, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at midnight May 30, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral tim e at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Emily Champagne Ledet; and father of Emile Joseph Jr. and Gary Paul Ledet. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dianne LeBlanc Ledet; sisters, Lorraine Ledet Bernard and Earline Ledet Dufrene; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Ranzo Malgum Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Ranzo "Jay" Malgum Jr., 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died May 28, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Dorothy "Dot" Malgum of Golden Meadow. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ranzo Sr. and Leonor Martin Malgum; and sister, Marie Malgum. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Aline Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Aline Doucet Melancon, 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Leeville, who died May 29, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Edward J. Melancon Jr.; mother of Emery J., Patrick P. and Emilie A. Melancon; and sister of Keith, Blaine "Butch", Davis and Norman Doucet and Marline D. Mounce. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Sr. and Louveda Galliano Doucet. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Albert Souza A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Albert Norman Souza, 71, a native of Fall River, Mass. and resident of Houma, who d ied at 2 a.m. May 31, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Pauline Hebert; father of Albert Souza Jr.; step-father of Terry Voisin, Race Addington and Rebecca Creppel; and brother of Thomas and John Souza. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel B. and Belmira Raposa Souza; and sisters, Helen Souza and Irene Hutchinson. He was a retired carpenter. S amart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Noemie Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Noemie Daigle Thibodaux, 92, a native of Four Mile Bayou and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 29, 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 Lloyd Thibodaux. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Thibodaux; parents, Hypolite and Marie Landry Daigle; sons, Glendy and Alton Thibodaux; daughter, Hazel Aysen; brothers, Placide, Elphage, Robert, Jeanette, Luke and Polite Daigle; sisters, Felicia Acosta, Octavie Pererra and Floristine Daigle; and three great-grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.