Obits from the Thibodaux Daily Comet. June 1999, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson with permission from the Daily Comet. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. 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. 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Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Cecil and Faye Bonvillain Authement; brother of Jeremy, Jared and Jordan Authement; and grandson of Lois and J.D. Bonvillain and Merle and Horace "Tib" Authement. He was a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. He liked to fish and listen to music. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Judy Falgout A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Judy Ann Falgout, 48, a native and resident of Coteau, who died at 7:05 p.m. May 31, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. She was the wife of Patrick Falgout; mother of Patrick Jr., Michael and Tabitha Falgout and Rhonda Ledet; and sister of Kevin, Kenneth, Terry, Ernest Jr. and Johnney Porche; Sandra Woodall, June Albert and Debra Price. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Victoria Lovel Porche; and sister, Gail Chauvin. She was Methodist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Elise Guillot A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Elise "Peggy" Grosshans Guillot, 70, a native of Mannheim, Germany and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:10 p.m. May 31, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Robert, Harry, Thomas and James Guillot and Ruth Kerico; and sister of Werner and Hans Werle. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, August Joseph Guillot; and parents, Karl and Margarete Werle Grosshans. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. **************** ************************************************************* Olida Martinez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Olida "Dad" Joseph Martinez, 85, a native of Garyville and resident of Kraemer, who died at 4:12 a.m. May 31, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Lawrence Life Center in Kraemer. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cornelia Kraemer Martinez; father of Benny and William Martinez, Vida Rodrigue and Patricia Blanchard; and brother of Oliver "Jack" Martinez. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon Joseph Sr. and Dolia Hotard Martinez; brothers, Agney, Simon Jr., Valley and Charles Martinez; and sisters, Agnes M. Kramer, Olivia M. Larousse and Azela M. Kraemer. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Marie Mobley A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Marie Beverly Mobley, 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:30 a.m. Jun e 1, 1999. Visitation will be 4 p.m. through the night at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Albert Mobley Jr.; mother of Edwin Sr., John, Wilkin and Doris Mobley, Bertha Naquin, Mary Dardar, Karen Anselmi and Robin Guillory; and sister of Harris Sr., Patterson and Anderson Lee, Esperance and Juline Serigny, Josephine Griffin and Bridgett Holcomb. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Theresa Dantin Lee; daughter, Delores Mobley; brother, Joseph Lee Jr.; sister, Elvina Lee; one grandson and one great-grandson. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Willie O'Neal A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Willie "Squirrel" O'Neal, 40, a native of Raleigh, N.C. and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:55 p.m. May 30, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. He was the husband of Susan Wainwright O'Neal; son of Clinton O'Neal and Doris Garner; father of Willie Jr., James, Walt, Kris, Holly and Gina O'Neal; and brother of Lori Johnson, Tammy Cobb and Dyan Tyson. He was Baptist. He enjoyed fishing. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Harry Usey Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Harry Joseph Usey Jr., 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. May 31, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Bernice Williams Usey; and father of Jimmy, Jerry and Mary Gail Usey. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. Usey Sr. and Leona M. Ordogne; and sister, Shirley Tenney. He was a retired truck driver. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Christopher Ward Jr. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonville for Christopher Ward Jr., infant, a resident of Napoleonville, who died May 27, 1999. He was the son of Felicia Thomas and Christopher Ward Sr.; brother of Christiana Ward; grandson of Margaret and Lawrence Thomas and Delores Ward; and step-grandson of Harry Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clarence Ward. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in ch arge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- June 2, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Josephine Bellanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Josephine Marie Boquet Bellanger, 78, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, who died at 12:28 p.m. June 1, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of George Michael and Geneieve Bellanger and Veronica Mary Collins, all of Houma, Robert Bellanger of Brooklyn, Miss., and Gertie Chauvin of Chauvin; and sister of Lloyd Boquet of Folsom, Paul Boquet and Marjorie Boquet Neal, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Wilfred Boquet Sr. of Bayou Blue, Rena B. Lasseigne of Galliano and Barbara LeCompte of Chauvin. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Bellanger; parents, Joseph Edwin and Flora Dupre Boquet; sons, Claude Jr. and Ronnie Bellanger; brothers, Edwin and Lawrence Boquet; and sisters, Marlyne Hebert and Gertie Boquet. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Viola Lasseigne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Viola "Me-Me" Lasseigne, 86, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:56 a.m. June 1, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jefferson Lasseigne of Cut Off and Raleigh Lasseigne of Grand Isle; and sister of Nickerson and Leo Toups and Ozalie Vedros. She is also survived by six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcess Lasseigne; parents, Pierre and Lescade Duet Toups; brothers, Jefferson, Joseph and Manuel Toups; and sisters, Lorida T. Bourg and Eularie "Bye e" Doucet. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lovenia Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lovenia Oncale Ledet, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 1, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Larry L. and Danny Ledet of Thibodaux and Kay L. Boudreaux of Overland Park, Kan.; and sister of Luke Oncale, May Lasseigne and Shirley Naquin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy R. Ledet; parents, Luc and Octavie Clement Oncale; brothers, Anthony Sr. and Oscar Oncale; and sisters, Cordelia Prejean, Viola Oncale and Winnie Pierce. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- June 3, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Hilda Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. May 21 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Hilda Gaubert Adams, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:08 p.m. May 19, 1999. Burial was at St. John Cemetery. She was the mother of Clifford J. Jr. and Michael John Deroche, both of Thibodaux and Willis "Nookie" Paul Deroche of Houma; mother-in-law of Cathy, Bonnie and Nadine Deroche; and sister of Hazel Gaubert Mire of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Paul Adams; parents, Ellis and Leah LeBlanc Gaubert; brothers, Lionel and Russell Gaubert; sisters, Lucille Gaubert Peltier and Nelda Gaubert Naquin; and grandchildren, Willis "Butch" Deroche Jr. and infant. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Jimmye Boyles A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grayson for Jimmye Brown Boyles, 71, a native of Tallulah and resident of Houma, who died at 3:40 p.m. June 2, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery is Grayson. She was the mother of Jim Boyles of Baton Rouge, Chuck Boyles of Carenco, Hank Boyles and Randi Braddock, both of Grayson, Pat Boyles and Joan LaDart, both of Monroe and Sherry Jones of Houma. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Woody" Boyles; and parents, Horace Clark and Lucille Brown. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- June 4, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Maybelle Chester A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Maybelle Ledet Chester, 79, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:35 p.m. June 2, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of William P. Chester Sr.; mother of William P. Chester Jr., Donald W. Chester Sr. and Margaret C. Bean; and sister of Nellie L. Folse, Bella L. Dickerson and Annie L. Wilson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis P. and Angelle Breaux Ledet; brothers, Lawrence and Eddie Ledet; and sisters, Ada L. Zimmer, Ola L. Downey, Marguerite L. Bollinger, Rita L. Carol and Lilly Ledet. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Chu rch. Donations can be made for Masses for Maybelle Chester. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Johnny Hammons A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Johnny William Hammons, 26, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 4:58 p.m. June 2, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the fiance of Suzanne LaCoste of Houma; son of Rose Mae Dupre Hammons of Houma; and brother of L. J. Thibodeaux of Lafayette, William and Buddy Hammons, both of Houma, Vera Thibodeaux Boudain of Marrero and Peggie Thibodeaux Autin of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Buddy" Buford Hammons. He was a ship fitter for North American Shipyard. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Jane Schmill A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Jane Griffin Schmill, 93, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:42 a.m. June 3, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Martha S. Zeringue of Thibodaux; and sister of Julia Knight of Raceland. She is also survived by one grandchild, two great grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and one g reat-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie T. Schmill Jr.; parents, Sampson and Rosama Orgeron Griffin; son, Charlie T. Schmill III; brothers, Elmer, Elson, Eldon, Abel "Pete" and Odelle Griffin and sisters, Celima Orgeron, Nora Chaisson and Maude Vedros. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Olin Soudelier Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Olin A. Soudelier Sr., 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:10 a.m. June 3, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Merril Robichaux Soudelier; father of Olin Jr. and Tawny Soudelier, Cynthia Boudreaux, Tammy Pellegrin and Chloris Caillouet; and brother of Paul "Bee," Leroy and Eugene "Gene" Soudelier and Beulah Kramer. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddy and Felecienne Lapeyrouse Soudelier; brother, Edward Soudelier; and sisters, Loyce Soudelier and Louella Lirette. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5013 and the Ward Seven Citizens Club. He liked to trawl. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Monday -- June 7, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Alex Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Alex Paul Bourgeois, 20, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:25 p.m. June 3, 1999. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Michael J. and Judy Ann Naquin Bourgeois; brother of Amy Marie Bourgeois; half-brother of Rainey; grandson of Walter and Anna May Bourgeois and Alton Naquin; and step -granddaughter of Ismay Naquin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Bourgeois; and grandmother, Theresa Naquin. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Oscar Daigle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Oscar W. Daigle, 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3 p.m. June 4, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Lajaunie Daigle; son of Amy Aucoin Daigle; father of Bryan, Dwayne and John Daigle, Lisa St. Germain and Darlene Milazzo; and brother of Everette Daigle Jr., Brenda Berthelottea and Candace Gary. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Everette Daigle Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Brian Dalby A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Brian John Dalby, 36, a native of Illinois and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:30 p.m. June 2, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was th e husband of Onilia Doucet Dalby; son of Wayne and Carol Olson Dalby; father of Nicholas and Kaleb Dalby; brother of Danny and Sherry Dalby; and grandson of Robert and Rose Olson and Isabelle Dalby. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Aagie Dalby. He was a boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Judith Engel A religious service was held at noon Saturday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Judith Chauvin Engel, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Metarie, who died at 5 p.m. June 3, 1999. Burial was at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. She was the sister of Marie Keretz, Sister Mary Agatha, C.S.J., Edith Fontan, and John and Thomas Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Engel; parents, Theresa Marie Robichaux and Edward Nicholas Chauvin; daughter, Barbara Mendez; and brothers, Edney, Joseph and Adolph Chauvin. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Camille Franklin Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Camille Franklin Jr., 65, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died June 2, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Charles Franklin of Klotzville, Ella Mae Felton of New Orleans and Marie Robins of Algiers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille Sr. and Sadie Franklin; and brother, Hayward Franklin. He was a retired laborer with Savoie Industries. He was a Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mae Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Mae Bellanger Danos Kraemer, 89, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 11:14 p.m. June 5, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Ernest, Patrick Jr., Gilbert and Forest Danos, Mildred Soudelier, Theresa Robichaux, Mary Jane Kraemer and Rita Gisclair; and sister of Loney Bellanger Jr. She is also survived by 43 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick Danos Sr.; second husband, Etienne Kraemer; parents, Loney Sr. and Augu stine Martin Bellanger; sons, Harry and Clifton Danos; daughters, Mary Lou and Agnes Danos; brothers, Howard, Clinton and Claude Bellanger; and sisters, Adele Bellanger, Hazel Adams, Aggie Richeaux and Kate Chiasson. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Georgina Perrin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Georgina Martin Perrin, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died June 3, 1999. Burial was be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Pauline P. Crosby; and sister of Victor and Alexie Martin and Marie M. Pitre. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diette J. Perrin; parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin Martin; brothers, Azene Clair and Joseph C. Martin; and sisters, Evelyn M. Bouzigard, Gladys M. Burch and Emeline M. Theriot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Curt Terrebonne A Mass of Chri stian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Curt Paul Terrebonne, 40, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:08 p.m. June 4, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lwrey and Jeannette Terrebonne; father of Brandon Terrbonne; step-father of T-Jay Hebert; brother of Patrick and Lisa Terrebonne, Shelly Mousseau and Mary Beth Hargrow and special friend of Sheila Ferris. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Terrebonne; sister, Marie Terr ebonne; and grandparents, Torais and Edna Pitre Danos, Roosevelt Terrebonne and Ortis and Maggie Lebille Pitre. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- June 8, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Wallace Arceneaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Wallace Dave Arceneaux Sr., 81, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:25 p.m. June 6, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Catherine Mae Arcement Arceneaux; father of Wallace D. Jr., Guy J. and Chris E. Arceneaux, Myrtle A. Martin and Kathleen A. Uzee; and brother of Johnny Arceneaux and Elsie LeBouef. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Letitia Parr Arceneaux; brothers, Louis, Nacy, Ozomea and Alvin Arceneaux; and two grandchildren. Donations can be made for Masses and to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd. Suite B, Houma, La., 70360. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Aaron Ardoin A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray for Aaron Chance Ardoin, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:10 a.m. June 6, 1999. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. He was the son of Brian and Victoria Cordes Ardoin, both of Houma; brother of Bronson and Chamber Ardoin, both of Houma, and Heidi McFadden and Lora McFadden Ardoin, both of New Orleans; and grandson of Joseph and Elta Ardoin and Frank and Betty Cordes, all of Lock port. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Shaun Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Shaun Michael Bergeron, 20, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:40 a.m. June 5, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Ronald and Bobbie Jane Oncale Bergeron; and brother of Kevin J. Bergeron and Wendy Gautreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Courtney Simon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Courtney Elizabeth Simon, 17 months, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:30 a.m. June 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Trevor Sr. and Cheryl Hebert Simon; sister of Trevor Simon Jr.; granddaughter of Peddy and Rita Simon of Vacherie and Kenneth and Brenda Hebert of Thibodaux; and great-granddaughter of Isabelle Simon of Vacherie, Rena Deslatte of Thibodaux and Allen and Anna Belle Trosclair, both of Chacahoula. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Sydney Simon and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hymel and Junius Hebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Munson Thibodeaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Munson Thibodeaux Sr., 70, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3:25 p.m. June 7, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today 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 Doris B. Thibodeaux; father of Rodney Thibodeaux of Labadieville, Faron Thibodeaux of Lafayette and Munson Thibodeaux Jr. of Thibodaux; and brother of Edward and Gertie T. Thibodeaux and Madeline T. Talbot. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyprien and Bernadette Talbot Thibodeaux; brothers, George and Adolph Thibodeaux; and sisters, Amy Thibodeaux, Lucy Tabor and Enolo Desalvo. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************** ************************** Brennan Williams A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Brennan Matthew Williams, infant, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:30 p.m. June 6, 1999. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the son of Dean and Lori Bell Williams; brother of Brody Williams; and grandson of Judy Callais and Loney and Cathy Bell. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Williams. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- June 9, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Jack Canterbury Sr. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma for Jack L. Canterbury Sr., 60, a native of Loudendale, Va. and resident of Houma, who died at 7:08 a.m. June 8, 1999. He was the husband of Hazel Weatherford Canterbury; father of Jackie Lee Canterbury II and Nicole "Nikki" Mishawn Canterbury Gervais; and brother of Hermas Edward and Larry Allen Canterbury. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in dea th by his parents, Claude Edward and Juanita Beatrice Parsons Canterbury; daughter, Anita Lynn Canterbury; and grandson, David Brien Canterbury. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was in the Army from 1956-1958. He was also a member of the Easy Does It Club. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leroy Charpentier A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Leroy "Shorty" Joseph Charpentier, 63, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 12:20 p.m. June 8, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Elsie Eva Hotard Charpentier of Houma; father of Carol Charpentier of Houma; and brother of Leo Paul Charpentier of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Joseph Charpentier of Chauvin, Lloyd Charpentier, Cornelia Roth of New Orleans, Josephine Johnson of Christiana, Tenn., Dorothy Davis of Georgia and Barbara Picou of Houma. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Cornelia Boudreaux Charpentier; and brothers, Russel Charpentier and infant. He was a p arishioner of Christ Baptist Church. He was the retired owner and operator of Charpentier Towing Co. for 30 years. He also worked for Hollywood Marine and LeBouef Brothers Towing Co. He accomplished numerous Maritime Awards in his career. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leroy Doucet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Leroy "Bada" Doucet, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:45 a.m. June 8, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Myriel, D on, James and Rod Doucet and Cathy Gisclair; and brother of Linton Doucet, Audrey Plaisance, Peggy Duet and Elois Cheramie. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marita C. Doucet; parents, Etienne and Pomella Gaspard Doucet; daughter, Rita Doucet; brother, Herman Doucet; and sister, Mary Lou Jambon. He enjoyed woodworking. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Paul Elphage A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Williams and Southall Fune ral Home in Napoleonville for Paul Joseph Elphage, 53, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died June 3, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church Cemetery in Bertrandville. He was the son of Lloyd Narcisse of New Orleans; step-son of Mamie W. Narcisse; and brother of Patricia Johnson, Theresa Lacy, Louis Henry, Alvin, Ricky, Ernest and Calvin Johnson and Marcus Henry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irma Elphage. He was a laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Iris Larose A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for Iris Daigle Larose, 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 11:22 p.m. June 7, 1999. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Suzanne Pisanie of Vinton and Merlin Krennerich of Baton Rouge; and sister of Rosa Talbot of Napoleonville, Mary Ann Bourgeois of White Castle and Clarence Daigle of Marrero. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death b y her husband, Merlin Louis LaRose; parents, Cleveland and Dora Landry Daigle; sisters, Jeanne Henry and Nora Daigle; brother, Elmo Daigle; and granddaughter, Angela Cortez. She was a housewife. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leola Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Leola Dupre Martin, 71, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 12:15 a.m. June 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery. She was the mother of Michael "Mike" and David Martin and Merline Trahan, all of Montegut and Elaine Scott of Chauvin; and sister of Edward Dupre of Montegut, Alley Dupre of Bourg and Lela Leonard of Chauvin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin "Do" Martin; parents, Joe and Carrie Usie Dupre; brother, Allen Dupre; sister, Mary LeBeouf; and granddaughters, Lizzie Scott, Sandy Scott and Kathleen Trahan. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. **************************************************************** ************* Francis Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Francis John Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:10 a.m. June 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Ledet Robichaux; father of Francis Jr., Jimmy, Dickie, Danny and Gary Robichaux and Karen Robichaux Gunn; and brother of Donald Robichaux, Bell Guidry and Lorna Arango. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Tilden and Alida Folse Robichaux; brothers, Dave, Samuel Jr. and Eugene Robichaux; sisters, Inez Pecot and Rita Bourgeois; and granddaughter, Debbie Gunn. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church. He was self-employed. Donations to a local Cancer or American Heart Fund are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Curt Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Curt Paul Terrebonne, 40, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4 :08 p.m. June 4, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lurey and Jeannette Terrebonne; father of Brandon Terrebonne; step-father of T-Jay Hebert; brother of Patrick and Lisa Terrebonne, Shelly Mousseau and Mary Beth Harcrow; and special friend of Sheila Ferris. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Terrebonne; sister, Marie Terrebonne; and grandparents, Torris and Edna Pitre Danos Roosevelt Terrebonne and Ortis and Maggie Lerille Pitre. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Royce Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Royce Gerard Waguespack, 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:30 p.m. June 7, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 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 Cosmella "Cush" Recatto Waguespack of Vacherie; father of Karen W. and Earl "Jay" Perilloux, both of Gonzales; and brother of Opal Poole of San Antonio, Texas, Lois Bourgeois of Metairie, Rose Bitrano of Gramercy and Leroy Waguespack Sr. of Baker. He was preceded in de ath by his parents, Joseph A. and Olive Hymel Waguespack; sister, Betsy Waguespack; and brother, Asnell "Jack" Waguespack. He was a teacher at Ascension Catholic High School for 25 years, and a retired teacher from the St. James Parish School System. He was the Financial Secretary and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514. Donations to Ascension Catholic High School Development Fund, P.O. Box 1673, Donaldsonville, 70346-1673, are preferred. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- June 10, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Francis Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Francis John Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:10 a.m. June 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Ledet Robichaux; father of Francis Jr., Jimmy, Dickie, Danny and Gary Robichaux and Karen Robichaux Gunn; and brother of Donald Robichaux, Bell Guidry and Lorna Ar ango. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Tilden and Alida Folse Robichaux; brothers, Dave, Samuel Jr. and Eugene Robichaux; sisters, Inez Pecot and Rita Bourgeois; and granddaughter, Debbie Gunn. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church. He was self employed. Donations to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Suite B, Houma, 70360, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mary Taylor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Mary Jane Mire Taylor, 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, who died at 1:45 a.m. June 10, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Terry Taylor Sr.; daughter of Annette Mire; and mother of Terry Jr. and John Taylor and Cindy T. Landry. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude "Toby" Mire. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ********************************************************************** ******* Joe Theriot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joe J. Theriot Sr., 80, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 5:15 a.m. June 10, 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 Elma Landry Theriot; father of Joe J. Theriot Jr. and Kim Theriot Rounsaville; and brother of Mark Theriot, Ida Coupel, Louise Acosta and Lulu Hebert. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Louis and Aline Adams Theriot; brother, Adam Louis Theriot Jr.; and sister, Daisy Theriot Barrios. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, receiving two purple hearts, the bronze star and the silver star. He was the owner and operator of Joe's Barber Shop for the past 30 years. He was a Grand National Nascar Stock Car Driver for the Woods Brothers Circa from 1950-1952. He was also a former State Golden Gloves Champion. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Friday -- June 11, 1999 ** *************************************************************************** Francis Alongia A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Francis "Frank" Alongia, 75, a native of Monroe and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:45 p.m. June 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Philip and Peter Alongia and Josephine "Joyce" Ray. He was preceded in death by his companion, Viola Dover Arceneaux; parents, Frank and Josephine Russo Alongia; brothers, Anthony "Tony" and Samual Alongia; and sisters, Sarah A. Jones and Mary Ann Gustin. He was a former member of the Lockport Carnival Club and the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Lafourche Chapter No. 427 Grand Lodge of Masons and the National Rifle Association. He was associated with Allen Ranch Hunting Club for 20 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ronald Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Ronald "Tee" Joseph Dupre, 61, a native of Ter rebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died June 11, 1999. Visitation will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin today and Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rose Mae LeBouef Dupre; father of Blaine Anthony and Wayne Paul Dupre, Alene Marie "Linky" Fanguy and Connie Rose Hebert; and brother of Bobby Dupre. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph and Leola Thibodaux Dupre; and brothers, Junius and Donald "Jack" Dupre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ruben Gonzales Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Ruben Orozco Gonzales Sr., 54, a native of Guatemala and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 p.m. June 10, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the husband of Ileana Padilla Gonzales of Houma; son of Apolonio Gonzales of Guatemala; father of Ruben Jr., Eric and Romero Gonzales, all of Thibodaux; and brother of Mario Anival Orozco, Shul Antonio Orozco, Moizes Eliverto Orozco, Luis Orozco, Virgi lia Orozco, Olimpia Orozco, Vidalia Orozco, Irine Orozco, Leticia Orozco, Santos Orozco and Nimfa Orozco Gonzales, all of Guatemala. He was preceded in death by his mother, Higinia Gonzales. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Eula Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Eula Mae Marie Pellegrin, 78, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, who died at 9:33 a.m. June 10, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Percy Pellegrin; mother of Murphy Pellegrin, Bonnie Gautreaux, Charlotte Lirette and Christine Verrette; and sister of Elward and Julius Voisin, Ana Hornsby, Elaine Callahan and Winona Knight. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubin and Lena Voisin; brothers, Percy and Elvyn "Pete" Voisin; and sister, Jeanette Trahan. Donations to Hospice of South Louisiana are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************** *********** Harris Soley 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 Harris E. Soley, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 5:45 a.m. June 10, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elaine Dardar Soley; father of Anthony J. Soley and Danielle S. Higgins; and brother of Clifton Soley Sr., Clayvington Soley Sr., Deloria Soley Dantin and Gloria Soley McDonald. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Optel Joseph and Evila Dardar Soley; and brother, Felton Soley. He was Catholic. He was a boat captain and loved to tell jokes. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Monday -- June 14, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Helen Blakeman A military funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City for Helen Joyce Blakeman, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. June 11, 1999. Military graveside services will be held by East St. Mary Funeral Squad. She was the sister of Ruth Elder Blakeman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Reid and Clara Bonner Blakeman; sisters, Vivian B. Sofford, Virginia B. Montet, Oralie B. Dressel and Mamie "Pete" Blakeman; and brothers, Louis Reid Jr., Benjamin Anthony, James Shannon, Gerald Bonner and Frank DeGravelles Blakeman. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and Louisiana State University. She attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force during her twenty year military career. Upon retiring from the Air Force, she worked as a counselor in the Freshman Division at Nicholls State University. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral, where she served as a lector. She served at Thibodaux Hospital and Health Centers as a volunteer and eucharistic minister. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Dolty Cheramie J r. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God in Bayou Blue for Dolty J. "T-June" Cheramie Jr., 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 2:42 a.m. June 12, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Madeline Good Cheramie; former husband of Mae Benoit Fanguy; father of Dolty J. Cheramie III of Houston; step-father of Michelle and Tammy Breaux, both of Bayou Blue; and brother of Lucia Lombas of Thibodaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolty J. Sr. and Dorcilia Terrebonne Cheramie; daughters, Roxann and Jerry Lynn Cheramie; and brothers, Nolan "Mike" and Benito Cheramie. He was a member of Assembly of God. He was a seafood and oilfield business man. Donations to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Ok., 73101-0036, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leroy Cheramie 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 Leroy J. Cheramie, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:33 p.m. June 12, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Roy C. and T odd A. Cheramie, Debbie C. Pellegrin, Lisa L. Lee, Loretta A. Dardar, Rebecca A. Melancon and Melisa A. Potts; and brother of Grnis, Herbert, Noel Jr. and Chris Cheramie, Francis Eymard and Rosetta Plaisance. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel Sr. and Augusta Serigny Cheramie; brother, Gerald Cheramie; sister, Raymonda Cheramie; and grandson, Leroy Micheal Pellegrin. He was a retired carpenter. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Guy Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Guy L. Chiasson, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:45 p.m. June 12, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Bridget Pitre; grandfather of Phyllis and Mary Hargis, Louise, Philip and Clyde "Tee" Chiasson, Claudette Thibodaux and Carol Knight; and father-in-law of Clara L. Chiasson. He was also survived by 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Vedros Chiasson; parents, Eliza M. Gaudet and Leon E. Chiasson; son, Clyde Chiasson; brot hers, Gabriel, Charles and Evest Chiasson; and sister, Rita Colwart. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Church in Mathews. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Madelyn Crawford A memorial service was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport, Miss., for Madelyn Swanner Crawford, 43, a native of Raceland and resident of Gulfport, Miss., who died at 2:43 p.m. June 10, 1999. She was the wife of William Crawford; mother of Bobby Picou Jr. of Gulfport, Mike Jr. and Lisa King, Leona Chauvin and Donald Picou, all of Florida; and sister of Jimmy Swanner of Gulfport, David Swanner of Raceland, Joe Swanner of Alaska, Steve Swanner of Houma, Gayle Touchstone of Pass Christian, Miss., Lisa Ahrweiler of Raleigh, N.C. and Gina Lane of Lakeland, Fla. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilda Swanner Garrett and James E. Swanner. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Aureaus Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Aureaus Joseph Folse, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1 p.m. June 13, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Joyce Nicholas Folse; father of Wilbert, Whitney, Jeffery, Todd and Zilda Folse; and brother of Rayley Folse, Beatrice Matherne, Aurelise Becnel and Elodia Stein. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louisey and Lutchia Marse Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Raymond Gros A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Raymond Paul Gros, 66, a native and resident of Paradis, who died at 2:30 p.m. June 11, 1999. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Hilda Loupe Gros; father of Robert K. and Susan F. Gros. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Olive Gros; son, Russell A. Gros; and brother, Enos J. Gros Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lois Hebert Lois Mary Hebert, 70, a native of Baldwin and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:25 p.m. June 11, 1999. She was the sister of Drucilla "Dru" Bailey of Thibodaux; and step-sister of Faye Wise of McComb, Miss. and Earl Peterson of Baldwin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson J. Hebert and Polito Hebert Peterson; guardians, Neville and Louise Benoit; and step-brother, Karl Peterson. She donated her body to the LSU School of Medicine. ***************************************************************************** Lucie Loupe A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Lucie Oubre Loupe, 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Luling, who died at 2:41 p.m. June 12, 1999. Burial was at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Maurice A. Loupe Sr.; mother of Maurice A. Loupe Jr., Rose Ann Laurent and Betty Muller; and sister of Guy Oubre, Hilda Gaudin, Emily Lemoine and Enola Mayeaux. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Zeoline Oubre; brothers, Jean, Sylvester and Nolan Oubre; and sisters, Esperance Lassere and Beulah Oubre. Masses preferred over flowers. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************* ********************** Nolan Richard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Nolan Joseph Richard, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 1 a.m. June 12, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Marion Parfait; step-father of R.J. Duplantis, Geraldine Voisin, Theresa Buquet and Judy Babin; and brother of Daniel, Edgar Jr. and Manuel Richard, Betty Gautreaux, Doris Freeman, Barbara Pellegrin and Janet Richard LeBlanc. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorena LeBoeuf Richard; parents, Edgar and Daisy Voisin Richard; and brother, John Richard. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** George Usea A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for George Wilson Usea, 67, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. June 13, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the b rother of Larry, Kenneth and Ronald Usea, Anna Louise Webre, Ledora Granier, Barbara Corpion, Syl via Rousselle and Bertha Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bradley and Alvin Usea; and sister, Florence Dempster. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- June 15, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Margaret Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Margaret Pauline LeBeouf Breaux, 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 3:13 p.m. June 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Bayou Black Cemetery. She was the mother of Murphy and Larry Breaux, both of Houma and Edward Wunstell of Gibson; and sister of Rose May Champagne of Houma. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Arthur Breaux; parents, Helaire and Zelda Bonvillain LeBeouf; brothers, Ernest, Royal, Whitney, Reola and Harry LeBeouf; sisters, Agnes Gautreaux, Marie Olivier, Clothile LeBlanc, Myrtle Champagne, Corine Det illier and Cecile Hotard; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a member of St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Roger Breaux A religious service was held at 11 a.m. June 1 at Greater Portland Bible Church in Portland, Ore. for Roger Joseph Breaux, 52, a native of Supreme and resident of Portland, who died May 25, 1999. A military interment was held in Willamette National Cemetery. Mass intentions will be held on Friday at 7 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. He was the husband of Grace Shimizu Breaux of Portland; son of Lillian G. Breaux of Supreme; father of Roger A. "Andy" and Wendy R. Breaux, both of Portland; and brother of Carolyn B. Eschete of Thibodaux, Melissa B. Guillot and Davis A. "Nu-Nu" Breaux, both of Supreme. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Dalton E. Breaux. He was a member of the Greater Portland Bible Church. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Vietnam War and earned a Bronze Star. He was an electrical engineer for Portland General Electric for 20 years. He was president of the Southeast Po rtland Rotary Club in 1986. Donations to the American Cancer Society or the Children's Museum are preferred. Finley's Sunset Hills Mortuary in Portland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Guy Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Guy L. Chiasson, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:45 p.m. June 12, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Bridget Pitre; grandfather of Phyllis and Mary Hargis, Louise, Philip and Clyde "Tee" Chiasson, Claudette Thibodaux and Carol Knight; and father-in-law of Clara L. Chiasson. He was also survived by 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Vedros Chiasson; parents, Eliza M. Gaudet and Leon E. Chiasson; son, Clyde Chiasson; brothers, Gabriel, Charles and Evest Chiasson; and sisters, Rita Colwart and Alice Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Church in Mathews. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Angele Cretini A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Ang ele M. Cretini, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:15 p.m. June 14, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the aunt of Eugene, Donald, Frankie, Lloyd and Barbara Cretini, Nathan Mayet, Guy Rials, Geraldine Dugas, Donna Germany, Mary Smith and Suzy Fleury. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Angeline Gisclair Cretini; brothers, Gene, Frank, Didier and Lloydman Cretini; sisters, Nancy Mayet and Jeanne Rials; and nephew, Louis Mayet. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society. She was a retired employee of Jet Drive Inn from opening day to closing day. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Herman Hebert Jr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Herman M. Hebert Jr., 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:30 p.m. June 13, 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 Lucy Hebert Hebert; and father of Shirley Arcement. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elles and Cora Aucoin Hebert; brothers, Duffy, Dudley and Raymond Hebert; and sister, Carrie Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Clarence Sampey A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Clarence Paul "Rock" Sampey, 80, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:10 p.m. June 14, 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 Belta Loupe Sampey; father of Clarence Jr., Kirby and Ronnie Sampey, Joyce Bruce, Jane Chiasson, Carolyn Rome, Virgie Bruce, Kathy Sevin, Rita Richoux, Annie Boudreaux, Linda Taylor, Peggy Bergeron and Brenda Chiasson; and brother of Hartwood, Enice and Florence Sampey, Verdie and Helen Champagne, Neva Aucoin and Ethel Prince. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Amy Sampey; and brothers, Leonard, Warren and Lawrence Sampey. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He liked gardening and fishing. He was a retired oilfield worker with Barrios Well Service. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- June 16, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Luke Arceneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Luke Arceneaux, 56, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:49 p.m. June 14, 1999. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Katy Richoux Arceneaux; father of Jamie J. and Crystal M. Arceneaux; and brother of Ernest, Irvin, Eugene, Philip and Earline Domangue Arceneaux, Emma Hartman and Velma Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Sr. and Marie Lefort Arceneaux; brothers, Alcide Jr. and Gerald Arceneaux; and sister, Aline Arceneaux. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leah Rhodes A Mass of Christian burial will be cele brated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Leah Gaston Rho des, 94, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 1:20 a.m. June 16, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the mother of Joyce Rhodes Anderson of Pascagoula, Miss. and Claudia Rhodes Kohmann of Houma; and sister of Percy Gaston of Golden Meadow and Isaure Pierron of Houma. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Joseph Rhodes Sr.; parents, Anatole and Emma Robichaux Gaston; son, Dewey J. Rhodes Jr.; daughter, Gloria R. Colwart; brothers, Albert, Israel and Magnus Gaston; sisters, Emily Hutchinson, Azama Rhodes and Angelique Gaston; and great-granddaughter, Amy Elizabeth Leckelt. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Gregory Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Harry Williams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Harry T. Williams, 53, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. June 13, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Bessie Coleman of Thibodaux, Walter Williams of San Antonio, Texas, and Clarence and Lloyd Williams, both of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roberta and Walter Williams. He was a former Oilfield worker and a U.S. Army veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- June 17, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Bernica Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Bernica J. Cheramie, 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:01 a.m. June 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Marliss Rita Lombas Cheramie; father of Kevy and Kajun Cheramie, Therese Platt and Suzette Autin; and brother of Marcel, Berwick, Ozema, Alcide Jr. and Deeanna Cheramie, Vi ctoria Johnfroe, Alcidee Verdin, Viana Danos and Bessie Savoie. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Sr. and Odile Gaudet Cheramie; brothers, Lindberg and Penelton Cheramie; and sisters, Alcida Brunet and Evada Cheramie. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Edith Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Edith Martin Chiasson, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. June 16, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Olden Chiasson; mother of Kathie Chiasson; and grandmother of Dodi Boudreaux Rodrigue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin; and brother, Foret Martin. Donations to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, 70360, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ernest Hebert A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Chur ch in Des Allemands for Ernest Junior Hebert, 53, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5:02 p.m. June 14, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the husband of Sarah Dufrene Hebert; son of Katie Klimple Hebert Bergeron; father of Charles Ernest Hebert; and brother of Tony Connors, David Larkin, Gloria Whitmore, Margie Alexander and Sharon Taylor. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Hebert; and brother, Adam Bergeron. He was a member of the Power Line Hunting Club and the National Rifle Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Stephen LaRussa A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Stephen Michael LaRussa, 46, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10 p.m. June 15, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Jennifer Bourgeois LaRussa of Houma; son of Philomene "Phyllis" Mancuso LaRussa of Houma; and father of Stephen Jo seph and Jacquelyn Anne LaRussa, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph LaRussa; brother, Joseph Russell LaRussa; and grandparents, Salvador and Guiseppe Degate LaRussa and Rosoline and Catherine Centanni Mancuso. He was a Houma attorney. He was a member of the St. Joseph Italian Society, Knights of Columbus, Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association and Terrebonne Parish Bar Association. Donations to the American Cancer Society, St. Francis de Sales Elementary School or Vandebilt Catholic High School are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mary Smith A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Mary Smith, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:05 p.m. June 13, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Howard Smith Sr. of Raceland; daughter of Mary Coler of Dallas; mother of Howard Smith Jr. of Raceland and Gwendolyn K. Polk of Chicago; and sister of Edgar D eboue and Louise Holmes, both of Thibodaux, Henry Coler, Gloria Smith and Daisy Vaden, all of Dallas and Izalee Agers of California. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Adrian Coler; and son, Adrian Louis Smith. She was a member of the Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland. She was a Sunday School teacher and coordinator for the Youth Angel of Heavenly Choir. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Friday -- June 18, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Peggy Allemand A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Peggy Ann Allemand, 51, a native of Lockport and resident of Henryetta, Okla., who died June 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Dudley J. and Bertha W. Allemand; and mother of Shannon James Ougel, April O. Danos and Julie O. Dugas. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our L ady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She liked crocheting and cross stitching. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ethel Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Harbor Catholic Church in Buras for Ethel Clement Boudreaux, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Buras, who died at 4:20 p.m. June 16, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Nairn Cemetery. She was the mother of Zoe Barrois, Lloyd R. Jr., Donald H. Sr., George O. Sr., Christopher J. Sr. and Judy Boudreaux; and sister of Margaret McLin. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Boudreaux Sr.; and parents, George and Leoncia Ordoyne Clement. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Rosebud Bruce 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 Rosebud M. Bruce, 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:38 p.m. June 1 7, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ivy P. Bruce Sr.; mother of Ivy P. Jr. and Adam J. Bruce, Vivian B. Duet and Gilda B. Badeaux; sister of Bertha Griffin, Bernice Doucet and Beatrice Borne; and half-sister of Milton Rogers. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Anna Boudreaux Rogers; son, baby boy Bruce; daughter, Monalisa Ann Bruce; and half-sister, Lou Anna Strickland. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. **************************************************************************** Celima Ferniany A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Alabama for Celima Joseph Ferniany, a native of Lockport and resident of Atlanta, who died February 8, 1999. Burial was in Mobile, Ala. She was the mother of four children; and sister of Isabel Adams of New Orleans, Josephine John of Lafayette and Fred Joseph of Lockport. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Ferniany; and brothers, Isaac, Emile and Joe Joseph. ****** *********************************************************************** Samuel Levy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Samuel "Big Sam" Meeker Levy, 84, a native of Sunset and resident of Houma, who died at 3:10 a.m. June 17, 1999. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Joy Mary Fanguy Levy; and mother of Carolyn Meeker Levy of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Rosa Proctor Brown Levy; and brother, T. L. Levy. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma. He was a retired bus driver for Greyhound and Nicholls State University. In lieu of flower, Masses preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Louellen Matrana A religious service is tentatively set for 1 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Louellen "Susie" Stokes Matrana, 26, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 2 p.m. June 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife of Claude Michael Matrana; daughter of Dorothy S. Stokes; sister of Alfred, Robert, Michael, Jack and Kenneth "Be ar" Stokes, Reba Lirette, Barbara Smith, Angela Hanks and Monica White; and half-sister of Ernie Lee Choon. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth E. Stokes; half-brothers, Charles and Kenneth Wayne Choon; and grandparents, Alfred Sarchet and Olive Mae Sarchet O'Neil, and John and Effie Stokes. She was a member of the New Testament Holinest Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Edward Price A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Edward Joseph Price, 82, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:17 p.m. June 17, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the father of Richard, Edward Jr. and Bernard Price and Norma Ledet; and brother of Wade Price, Melba Voclain Gisclair, Jennie Fazzio and Merle Carson. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Authement Price; parents, Oscar and Albertine Gautreaux Price; brothers, Louis, J.C., Johnny and Lawrence Price; and sisters, Dina Medice, Ramona Blanchard and Leola Naquin. He was a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral H ome of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leaman Reed A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Leaman "Man Reed" Reed, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 13, 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 Alberta Reed of Thibodaux; father of Kevin M. And Christopher M. Reed and Leonard Queen; and brother of Ernest Jr. and Joseph Reed, Rebecca R. Whirl and Alvera R. Hampton. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Almeter Reed; brothers, James, Taylor, Melvin, Lenroy and Murray Reed; and sister, Ophelia Reed Celestine. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mickey Tregre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Mickey "Jughead" Tregre, 39, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, who died June 16, 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 husband of Pamela Landry Tregre; son of Mildred Dempster Tregre; father of Stephen Landry; and brother of Mary Lee Hymel, JoAnn Loupe, Faye Crawford and Susan Woods. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Guy Tregre. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mildred Verrett A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mildred Verrett, 82, a native of Berwick and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 15, 1999. Burial was in the Morgan City Cemetery. She was the mother of W.B. Verrett Jr. of Baton Rouge, Jimmy Verrett of Morgan City, Rosalie Hardy of Casper, Wyo. And Marjorie Barker of Lockport; and sister of Marjorie Nicolai of Fort Worth, Texas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.B. Verrett Sr.; parents; two brothers; and one sister. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Monday -- June 21, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Ne ster Andras Sr. A funeral Mass was held at McMahon-Coburn-Briede Funeral Home in New Orleans for Nester Joseph Andras Sr., 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 10:30 p.m. June 16, 1999. Burial was at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. He was the father of Gaynell A. Keith and Nester Joseph Andras Jr.; brother of Freddie Andras, Marion Thibodeaux; and grandfather of Keith Andras, Jennifer and Christina Ke ith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen R. Barbier Andras; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nester Andras; brother, Charles "C.J." Andras; and sisters, Angus Totina, Enola Hebert and Hilda Craford. McMahon-Coburn-Briede Funeral Home of New Orleans was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Shirley Armond A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Shirley Mary Armond, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 a.m. June 20, 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Houston Joseph Armond of Houma; father of Shirley Armond Blocker, Bernadette "Wootsie" Armond, Ayzienne Susan Armond Gregory, all of Nashville and Tamm y Armond Dupre of Houma; and sister of Lloyd LeBouef. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril F. and Eunice Hebert Armond; sons, Houston "Butch" Jr. and Noel J. Armond; and grandson, Joshua Michael Poiencot. She was Pentacostal. She liked sewing quilts, puzzles and cooking. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leoncia Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Leoncia Danos Breaux, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:46 p.m. June 19, 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 Alvin P. Breaux and Joan Larousse; and sister of George, Alton, Leroy and Eroy Danos. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Breaux; parents, Urbin and Marie Rogers Danos; brothers, Eunice, Antoine, Herman, Gillis, Gilton and Norris Danos; and sisters, Leona Danos and Dorothy Chouest. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. *********************************************************************** ****** Hodges Folse Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Hodges "Deedie" A. Folse Sr., 67, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:45 a.m. June 18, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marlene Beauvais Folse; father of Hodges "Deedie" A. Jr., Emile and Susan Folse, Mary Beth Plair, Theresa Aguillard and Molly Windwehen; and brother of Harold Sr., Clayton, Gatewood "Pott" and Reed Folse, Leonelle "Nan" Melancon, Helen Zerangue and Zefa Penisson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Serelia Bourgeois Folse; and daughter, Frances Cagle. He was a Korean War Marine veteran. He was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus and past Commandant Bayou Parish Detachment of Marine Corps League. Donations to St. Mary Nativity School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Junius Gonzales A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Junius Stanley Gonzales, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:20 p.m. June 18, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Mabel Benoit Gonzales; father of Terry and Gerald Gonzales and Debra G. Thibodaux; and brother of Marjorie G. Himel. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestine and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; and brother, Leon Gonzales. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Dustin Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Dustin Trever Hebert, 19, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7 a.m. June 19, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to noon at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Myron Sr. and Peggy Hebert of Houma and Pam Martin of Chauvin; brother of Bronson Hebert of Bayou Blue, Quincy Hebert of Chauvin, Cherie H. Cunningham of Gray and Denise Hebert of Houma; step-brother of Amie Blackburn of Georgia; and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hebert Sr. of Dulac, and William Martin of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Martin. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ************************** *************************************************** Curtis Morvant Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles for Curtis J. Morvant Sr., 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:40 p.m. June 20, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. untilf funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Betty Templet Morvant; brother of Charleton Morvant of Gretna, Eves Morvant of Hartwell, Ga., Warren Morvant and Shirley Davis, both of Schriever; grandfather of Kevin Morvant and Rachel Billiot; and great-grandfather of Tyler Billiot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Lucy Usey Morvant; and son, Curtis J. Morvant Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired from Thibodaux Boiler Works in Thibodaux. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Morrison Plaisance Jr. 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 Morrison "Lil Moe" Plaisance Jr., 24, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:02 a.m. June 19, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Leah Ann Plaisance; son of Morrison "Moe" Sr. and Vickie Collins Plaisance; brother of Mandy Rochelle Plaisance; and grandson of Doris Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Collins Jr., and Rudy Plaisance. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was an employee of MIDF, LTD, working in India. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Irving Young A religious service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Irving Young, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 17, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Guscelia Lawrence and Hilda Harley, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleavia Young; parents, Ted and Ada Young; and grandson, Paul Harley. He was Baptist. He was an usher at New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- June 22, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Cammy Cosby Cammy Aline "Blue" Atwood Cosby, 47, a native of Casper, Wyo. and resident of Lafayette, died at 1:05 a.m. June 21, 1999. She was the companion of Sharon Bingham of Marshal, Texas; daughter of C. W. Atwood of Seminary, Miss.; mother of Laura Ann Cosby of Lafayette and Brian Wayne Cosby of Houma; sister of Donny Wayne Atwood o f Seminary, Leslie A. Disotell of Houma and Tammy Faye Atwood of Lafayette; and aunt of Brandon Scott Atwood of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Cosby; mother, Jewel Atwood; and brother, Tommy Lee Atwood. She was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Kimberly Sampay A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray for Kimberly Marie Sampay, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died June 19, 1999. She was the daughter of Wendy Sampay and Marcus Griffin; sister of Amber M. Cain; and granddaughter of Bobby and Marie Lisotta. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Gordon Sampay. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- June 23, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Reinhardt Duchow A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wis. for Reinhardt W. Duchow, who died. He was the husband of Evangeline; and father of David and Jean. He founded the Howard Stark Co. in Thibodaux in 1964. He was a member of the Bayou Industrial Group and was formerly active in several local activities including the Rotary, Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce and the American Red Cross. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Donations to the University of Wisconsin Cancer Research Fund are preferred. ***************************************************************************** Doris Portier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Doris Marie Richard Portier, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 7:35 a.m. June 23, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of James Breaux of Houma; and sister of Daniel F. Richard of Bazil. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen A. Portier; parents, Alce and Enola Boudreaux Richard; and sister, Georgette R. LaGrange. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Oleus Verdun Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Oleus "Boozy" Verdun Jr., 66, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9 a.m. June 22, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothie Parker Verdun; father of Darrel J., Garret P. and Anita G. Verdun; and brother of Lola Verdun Anderson. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleus Sr. and Zeolide Hebert Verdun; and sister, Bernice Verdun Benoit. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Donations to the Cancer Research Center are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- June 24, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Francois Becnel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Francois J. Becnel, 77, a native of Edgard and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:30 p.m. June 22, 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 Laura de Boutte; father of Kenneth J., Francis "Butsy" and Kevin A. Becnel, all of Vacherie, Laura Ann Benoit of Chackbay, Barbara L. Babin of Thibodaux and Melanie Boudreaux of Prairieville; and brother of Ernest J. Jr. and Gerard Arthur Becnel. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Anna Laurent Becnel. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1514 of Vacherie. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************** ************************** Kirby Cole A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Kirby Franklin Cole, 75, a native of Sugar Town and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 a.m. June 23, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Visitation will continue from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. A second funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cole Cemetery in Sugar Town. He was the father of Frank H. Cole of Westlake, Lorraine C. Dupre of Opelousas, Claudette C. Dungan, Jo Allie C. Voiron and Ginger C. English, all of Houma; and brother of Nellie C. McFatter and Gale C. Cole, both of Houma and Roger Cole of Sugar Town. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia McKee Cole; parents, Harley and Allie Wellman Cole; and son, Gary C. Cole. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Friday -- June 25, 1999 ********************************************** ******************************* Edward Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward "Eddie" Joseph Chiasson, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. June 23, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Judy and Cheryl Chiasson Chiasson; and brother of Fernand Chiasson, Modest Lagrange, Theresa Doiron and Cecile Alborado. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Vicknair Chiasson; parents, Philip and Leontine Duet Chiasson; brothers, Evans Sr. and Paul Chiasson; and sisters, Eva Mayet and Celina Daigle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Nancy Curol A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Nancy Jean Badeaux Curol, 44, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:05 a.m. June 24, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial wi ll be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Roger Curol; daughter of Earline Rodrigue Badeaux; mother of Kammy Meek; and sister of Bobby Badeaux and Sue Gautreaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny P. Badeaux; and daughter, Kona Griffin. She was Catholic. She was a homemaker and loved cats. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Priscilla Hodges A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Priscilla Bradley Hodges, 71, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of James II, Thomas and Dorothy S. Hodges, all of Raceland; and sister of Benjamin Bradley of Houma, Alfred Bradley of Thibodaux and Edna Bradley Moses of New Orleans. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hodges Sr.; parents, Elijah Sr. and Edna Bolden Bradley; and brothers, Elijah Jr. and Thomas Bradley. She was Baptist. She was an usher at New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Louis Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Louis James Johnson Sr., 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 p.m. June 18, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Linda Miller of Thibodaux; son of Lena Johnson of Thibodaux; father of Rickey J. Johnson Sr. and Louis J. Johnson Jr., both of Columbia, S.C., Timmey E. Johnson Sr., Donald and Nicole Miller, all of Thibodaux; step-father of Anthony and Jerome Miller of Thibodaux; and brother of Willie, Nolan, Lawrence and Lloyd Johnson, Geraldine Toups and Lois Brown, all of Thibodaux, Tommie Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kasharon Duncan of Houma. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Johnson Jr. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Monda y -- June 28, 1999 ****************************************************************************** Daisy Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Daisy Adams Bourgeois, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:20 a.m. June 27, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Nolan Bourgeois Jr. of Cut Off and Tammy Pitre of Galliano; and sister of John and Dudley Adams, both of Cut Off. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Alcide and Elmire Melancon Adams; brothers, Toby, Dominick, Alcide Jr. and Alces Adams; and sisters, Jane Barrilleaux, Bella Estay and Annie Fonseca. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Marie Eschete A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Marie Eschete, 51, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4 p.m. June 26, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. unti l funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Mike Eschete; daughter of Mabel Thibodaux Griffin; mother of Michael "T. Mike," Jody, Dusty and Michelle Eschete and Angie Plaisance; and sister of Ferdinand Jr., Freddie, Randy and Bobby Griffin and Adele Dupre. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ferdinand John Griffin Sr.; and grandparents, Columbus and Forzine Thibodaux and Trasmand and Adela Rogers Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Cleveland Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Cleveland Joseph "Cleve" Foret, 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, who died at 5:50 a.m. June 25, 1999. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the father of Wickliff Dupre and Nola LeBoeuf; and half-brother of Clarence Pellegrin Sr., Hilda P. LeBoeuf and Justilia P. Boquet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliska Brunet Dupre Foret; parents, Frank and Marie LeBoeuf Foret; step-sons, Dennis, Wilson and Paul Dupre; step-daughter, Naise Ledet; brothers, Caliste " Joe", Noel, Frank and Lawrence Foret; half-brother, Collins Pellegrin Sr.; and sisters, Cecil F. LeBoeuf and Sadie F. Domangue. He was a commercial fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Gertrude Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Gertrude Terracina Foret, 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 1 p.m. June 25, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Will Jr., Anthony and Cyril J. Foret and Bernadette Foret Terrebonne; sister of Carrol, Harold, Leo and Charlie Terracina, Maisie T. Rodrigue, Mary T. Braud and Elmeter T. Albert; and grandmother of Brooke Terrebonne and Austin Foret. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Joseph Foret Sr.; and parents, Vincent and Eunice Terracina. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Clifford Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Clifford Joseph "Butsy" Gautreau x, 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9 a.m. June 25, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Luciella G. Gautreaux; father of Ronald Joseph, Daniel Paul and Conrad Philip Gautreaux; and brother of Grace Gervais. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee J. B. and Elphipa Arcement Gauthreaux; brothers, Alcee Jr. and Thomas Gauthreaux; and sisters, Gertrude G. Gauthreaux and Isabelle G. Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Marie Gober A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Marie Garibot Gober, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria, who died at 4:55 a.m. June 25, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today, 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Carl Gober Sr.; and mother of Louis, Joe and Terry Lambas, Carl Gober Jr., Nellie Tyler, Regina Shafer, Pat Babin, Carlene Branch and Shirley Sanderfer. She is also survived by 47 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was prece ded in death by her parents, Gustave and Regina Hebert Garibot; son, Gilbert Lambas; and daughters, Anne Heldman, Lacy Gober and Marie Lambas. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Gloria Richardson A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma for Gloria Ann Richardson, 70, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:17 p.m. June 27, 1999. Visitation will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart funeral home of Houma. She was the mother of Cary J. Richardson; and sister of Bill Blanchard, Betty Opp, Rosalie Boyter and Jo Ann Rodrigue. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshal Richardson; parents, Loyola K. and Joseph Blanchard; brothers, Emile and Joseph Blanchard; and sisters, Garnet Reeves, Dolores Harson, Joy Atkins, Virle Harson and Grace Patterson. She was a member of the Baptist-Palm City Baptist Church in Palm City, Fla. She was an operator for A1 Answering Service. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Warren Savoie Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Warren Luke Savoie Sr., 70, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5 a.m. June 25, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty LeBlanc Savoie of Des Allemands; father of Warren Jr. and Kerry Savoie, both of Luling and Jenny Campbell of Metairie; and brother of Ralph Savoie and Genevia Rogers, both of Des Allemands and Loretta Vial of Hammond. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett Phillip and Sedonia Dufrene Savoie; and brother, Clarence Savoie. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post No. 316, Veterans of Foreign War No. 3750, Shell Norco Refinery Employees Club and Shell Norco Retirees Club. Donations to American Colon Cancer Research, 154 N. Hollywood Road, Houma, 70364, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Wilton Theriot A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland for Wilton J. Theriot, 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:01 p.m. June 26, 1999. He was the father of Tonie Jo Gaudin of Lafayette; and brother of Ecton Theriot of Houma and Delsie Pertuit of Raceland. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Acy and Lena Melancon Theriot; son, Chris Theriot; sister, Elsie Theriot; and one grandchild. He was a U.S. veteran of the Korean War. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- June 29, 1999 ****************************************************************************** Travis Bergeron A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church in Coteau for Travis "Polkey" Heath Bergeron, 27, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m. June 28, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the son of Arnold Gilbert Bergeron Sr.; father of Harley Bergeron; and brother of Arnold Jr., Dwayne, Dwight, Randy, Chasity and Candice Bergeron, Carmen Verdin and Sharon Gibson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Thibodaux Bergeron Chauvin. He was a parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church. He was an oilfield rigger. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Alexander Daigle A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Alexander Joseph Daigle, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:07 p.m. June 27, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Mary Hernandez, Diana Conn, Gloria Daigle and Hazel Hale; and brother of Eleanor Hebert. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Atcia Serigny Daigle; parents, Desire and Anaise Thibodaux Daigle; son, Alexander Daigle Jr.; brother, Emile Antoine Daigle Sr.; sisters, Sedonia Griffin, Lucille Gaspard, Rita Cheramie, Lucia Borne, Sieve and Sadie Daigle; and five grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Charles Drapekin A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Charles L. Drapekin, 79, a resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 3:30 p.m. June 28, 1999. He was the husband of Adel e Braun Drapekin; and father of Scott J. Drapekin of Houma and Wayne Drapekin of Metairie. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon Joel and Beulah Gernsbacher Drapekin; and sister, Emily Louise Lehman. He was a World War II veteran. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a retired real estate appraiser. He served as Mason for over 50 years at Ouitman Lodge No. 59. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Leroy Sims Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Leroy Wilson "Sleepy" Sims Sr., 84, a native of Jackson and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:35 a.m. June 26, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the husband of Josephine Glover Sims; father of Leroy Sims of Los Angeles, Leroy Jr., Levy Sr., Rev. Houston, Nelson and Joanne W. Sims, all of Napoleonville, Percy Sims of Vallejo, Calif. and Rev. Frank Sims of Zachary; and brother of Fred Sims of Chicago, Minerva Sims of Los Angeles and Mary Ford of St. Louis. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Thomas Sims; brothers, Willie and Frank Sims; sister, Parthenia Butler; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- June 30, 1999 ****************************************************************************** Fernand Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Fernand P. Chiasson, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 a.m. June 29, 1999. Visitation will be 5 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. He was the husband of Verna Aucoin Chiasson; father of Kenneth and Percy Chiasson, both of Denham Springs and Barbara C. Daigle; and brother of Cecile Aldarado, Theresa Doiron and Modest Lagrange. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Leontine Duet Chiasson; son, Ray Chiasson; brothers, Paul, Evano and Edward Chi asson; and sisters, Eva Mayet and Celine Daigle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Otto Vicknair Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Otto "Tex" Vicknair Jr., 69, a native and resident of Killona, who died at 9 a.m. June 29, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He was the father of Ned P. Vicknair and Nancy Champagne; and brother of Remi Vicknair, Peggy Gautreaux, Ivy LeBlanc, Hilda O'Brien and Vivian Pitre. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Eschette Vicknair; parents, Otto Sr. and Amanda Webre Vicknair. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** Lillian Whitting A dismissal service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Lillian Whitting, 91, a native of New Orl eans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. June 28, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac and Oneal Terry Whitting; daughter, Dorothy Bailey; and brother, Jake Whitting. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ****************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************