Thibodaux Daily Comet Obituaries, July 1999. LaFourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson ********************************************** 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. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. ************************************** *************************************** Thursday -- July 01, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Philip Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Philip H. Benoit, 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 7:15 a.m. June 30, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Delores Morvant Benoit; father of Stacey Philip and Jason Jude Benoit; and brother of Alvin J. and Minus Benoit and Patricia Legendre. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Zulma Himel Benoit; brothers, Jessie, Hilton, Wiley, Allen and James Benoit; and sisters, Esther Benoit and Elma Lasseigne. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. He served as a PFC in the U.S. Army. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ************************************** *************************************** Dudley Dominique A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Dudley J. Dominique, 73, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 12:28 p.m. June 30, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Ronnie, Lionel, Chris and Kevin Dominique and Vanessa D. Meyers; and brother of Carter Dominique, Leota D. Ballard, Telaberth D. LeBouef and Nell D. O'Gwynn. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly Delatte Dominique; parents, Elmire Orgeron and Albert Dominique; and daughter, Ann D. Baudoin. He was the owner of D&M Boat Rentals. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Beulah Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Beulah Breaux Gaudet, 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:50 a.m. June 30, 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. Gaudet and Mildred G. Naquin; and sister of Ernest J. Breaux and Lucille B. Callahan. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre V. Gaudet; parents, Paul and Anna L. Breaux; brother, Cliford J. Breaux; and sister, Rena B. Sonior. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Milton Williams Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Milton Jack Williams Jr., 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, who died at 7 p.m. June 25, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. until funeral ime at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Valerie Williams of New Orleans; father of Karen Williams Robertson, Claire and Jerome D. Williams, all of New Orleans; brother of Brison Charles Williams Sr. of New Orleans, Adele Williams Smith of Los Angeles and Macell Williams Lee of Hollywood, Calif. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Jack Sr. and Yvonne L. Brissor Williams; sister, Yvonne Laurlean Williams; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brissor, and George Sr. and Mariha Williams. He was a member of the Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. He was the funeral director and mortician at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. He also worked for the Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish Coronor's Offices. He was a member of the New Orleans Embalmers Association, Louisiana State Funeral Director's Association and Crescent City Funeral Director's Association. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Friday -- July 02, 1999 ************************** *************************************************** Robert Batiste Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James for Robert Batiste Jr., 82, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died June 29, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Highway Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie. He was the father of Albert, Earl, Warren, Lionel, Peter and Rev. Nathaniel Batiste, Odessa Nathan and LaVerne Dennis, all of Vacherie, Rev. Robert Batiste of Thibodaux, and Florestine Kent of Riverside, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Steward Batiste; parents, Robert Sr. and Florence Batiste; sister, Mary Brown; brother, Nelson Batiste; and son, Rev. Herman Batiste. He was a member of the St. Luke Baptist Church. Earl Baloney and Sons is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Paul Brown Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Paul Brown Sr., 85 , a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thib odaux. A wake service will follow. Visitation will continue from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Allen Chapel at A.M.E. Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Edna Lewis Brown; father of Ronnie, Anthony, Paul Jr. and Roxanne Brown, Maxine B. Sylvain and Jacqueline B. Scott; and brother of Oneil Brown Sr. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Louise Becnel Brown; brothers, Stanley, Robert, Dennis and Wiltz Brown; and sisters, Maude B. Phillips and Sedonia B. Priestly. He was a longtime employee of Lafourche Levee Basin. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ira Gervais Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ira Jean Gervais Sr., 82, a native of Mathews and resident of Thi bodaux, who died June 29, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Ira J. Gervais Jr. and Mary G. Romero and grandfather of Robert and Christine Gervais and Craig Dupre. He was preceded in death by his wife Earline Breaux Gervais; parents, Louis and Lucia Gervais; brothers, Hubert and Houston Gervais; and sister, Enzie Matherne. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Thomas Reed A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Thomas Joseph "T.J." Reed, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Barbara Ann Reed of Thibodaux and Leonard Jackson Reed. He is also survived by three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Albert and Eva Sherman Reed, and grandparents, Rev. Joseph and Susie Reed. He was Baptist, a World War II veteran and a member of Raymond Stafford Post 513 American Legion of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Norman Smith Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Norman Paul Smith Sr., 54, a resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:27 p.m. July 1, 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 the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucy Scott Smith; father of Norman Smith Jr. of Chauvin, Robert Smith of New Orleans and Priscilla Smith Martin of Chatom, Ala.; stepfather of Henry Sevin Jr. of Grand Caillou, Shane, Scott and Kandy Sevin, all of Chauvin, Julie White of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Charita Lacoste of Theriot; and brother of Alcide Jr., Jimmy, Carlton, Ernest, Randall, Ricky and Mark Smith, Jeanette Andrews, Cathy Dupre, Elaine Marie, Lillian Robichaux and Rosemary Foret, all of Chauvin, Gloria Johnson of Jeanerette, Juanita Eskind of Franklin and Patricia Gary of Delcambre. He is also survived by four grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Sr. and Juliette Bergeron Smith; brothers, Clark, Rudy and Gary Smith; and sister, Sylvia Smith. He was an avid wood carver. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Monday -- July 05, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Sheila Andras A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence The Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Sheila Ann Granier Andras, 45, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:30 a.m. July 3, 1999. Burial was at St. Lawrence Cemetery. She was the daughter of Dorseline Kraemer Granier; mother of Keith Schexnayder, Holly Ordoyne, Brittany Andras, Craig and Danielle Granier; and sister of Lawrence Jr., Lonnie a nd Wade Granier, Susan G. Becnel and Shirley G. Caillouet. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Peter Andras; and father, Lawrence Granier Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Arthur Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Arthur Gartric Barrilleaux 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 2 p.m. July 3, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 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 Mabel Gautreaux Barrilleaux; father of Barbara, Wilfred, Arthur Jr. and Wilbert Barrilleaux and Edith Daigle; and brother of LeoBarrilleaux Jr., Marie Hernandez, Annie Robichaux and Jo Ann Plaisance. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Gautreaux Barrilleaux; parents, Leo Sr. and Marie Leonard Barrilleaux; brother, Jessie Barrille aux, Melanie Arcement and Yvonne Rodriguez. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lola Savoie A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lola Boudreaux Savoie, 93, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, who died at 7:30 a.m. July 3, 1999. By her request, her body will be donated to Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was the mother of Betty Wallace, Joyce Savoie of Larose, Carole Crosby of Grand Isle, Terry Savoie of Golden Meadow, and Steve Savoie of Larose. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Savoie, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Boudreaux, a daughter, June Savoie Ford, sisters, Anna Dufrene, Jeanne Adams, Amelia Melancon, and Ella Lusco; brothers, Abel Boudreaux, Blaise Boudreaux, and an adopted brother, Benny Ledet. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. ************************************************* **************************** Ruby Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ruby LaGrange Landry, 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:05 p.m. July 3, 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 Orestile "O.J." Joseph Landry; mother of Randy "Perch" Landry of Thibodaux; and sister of Betty L. Thibodaux of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolzey and Una Mae Haydel LaGrange. She was an artist and chairman of Laurel Valley Store for Friends of Laurel Valley from 1986 to 1998. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- July 06, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Calvin Bergeron A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Calvin J. Bergeron, 78, a native of Eagle Island and resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:30 p.m. July 5, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Diana Marie Bergeron, Linda Mae Martin and Connie Penix; and brother of George William, Richard Donald and Henry Paul "Black" Bergeron, Dorothy Jennings and Clairbel Miley. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Bergeron; parents, Harry and Albertine Bergeron; brothers, Eulen, Harry and Berkley Bergeron; and sisters, Beulah Henry, Eddrest Landry, Sadie and Shirley Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ruby Campo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Ruby Simoneaux Campo, 78, a native and resident of Brule St. Vincent, who died at 6:56 p.m. July 3, 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 Medora Patrick. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen J. Campo; and parents, Odom and Elizabeth Simoneaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ruby Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Ruby LaGrange Landry, 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:05 p.m. July 3, 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 Orestile "O.J." Joseph Landry; mother of Randy "Perch" Landry of Thibodaux; and sister of Betty L. Thibodaux of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolzey and Una Mae Haydel LaGrange. She was an artist and chairman of Laurel Valley Store for Friends of Laurel Valley from 1986 to 1998. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in c harge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leon Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Leon J. Theriot, 72, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:40 a.m. July 3, 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 Laura Pierce Theriot; father of Ann T. Pierce, Laura T. Saenz, Kathy T. Pere and Lynn T. Remont; and brother of Fedalise "Toot" Theriot Jr. and Lorraine "Lynne" T. Duet. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fedalise Sr. and Lorenza Pitre Theriot; infant son; sister, Orvella Theriot; and infant granddaughter. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the founder and president of Theriot, Duet and Theriot Insurance Agency from 1957 until retirement. He was the founder, charter member and past commander of the American Legion Post 259; a charter member and past president of Tid elands Country Club; a charter member of the Lafourche Fire District No. 3; a charter member of the Recreation District No. 1; a member and past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club; a past president of the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana; an executive committee member of the Multi-State Lower Mississippi Valley Association for Flood Control; a member and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus; a member of the Golden Meadow Big Game Fishing Club and Safari Club International; a member of the Nicholls State University Colonel's Brigade; a member of the Louisiana State University Alumni Association; a 1990 Lafourche Gazette Citizen of the Year; recipient of the 1997 State Senatorial Award; and he received the Commander's Award for public service from the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Donations to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow or Community Bible Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 307, Cut Off, 70345, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- July 07, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Don Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Don Andrew Bergeron, 46, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:35 p.m. July 4, 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 the church cemetery. He was the son of Eveline Martin Robinette; step-son of Dennis Robinette and Louella Armond Bergeron; father of Harmony Bergeron Kruebe; brother of Rickie Michael Bergeron; half-brother of Kelly Bergeron, Glenn, Jeff and Gordon Wheeler; and grandson of Shelly and Eugenia Authement Martin. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Leeroy Bergeron; and grandparents, Hillard and Angelia Theriot Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Verna Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galliano for Verna Doucet Dufrene, 75, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:15 p.m. July 5, 1999. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Oneidas B. Dufrene; mother of Avery J. and Larry U. Dufrene, Mary Ann Liner, Mary Ella Callais and Arlene Plaisance; and sister of Ervis and Irby Doucet, Andrew St. Pierre Jr., Velma Duet, Br ozena Barker, Bessie Rousse, Melva Griffin, Earline Doucet, Anna Belle Esponge and Neva Hill. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Douez Hebert Doucet; brothers, Nolan and Tony St. Pierre, George and Alton Doucet; and sisters, Anna Gravois and Lorraine Rousse. She was a parishioner of St Joseph's Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was in the Ladies Auxillary of Anthony N. Griffin post 259. She was a retired employee of Sears & Roebuck, with 18 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- July 08, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Kevin Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Kevin Paul "T-Kevin" Benoit, 20, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. July 7, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the son of Roland J. and Joyce Ordoyne Benoit; brother of Michael and Cathy Benoit; and grandson of Harry and Rosemae Benoit, and Wilma and Curlee Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Jules Cantrelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Jules Cantr elle, 63, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6 a.m. July 6, 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 Louella D. Cantrelle; father of Timothy Paul, Jules Jr., Kelly Joseph, Tracy Paul, Cindy Marie and Tina Marie Cantrelle, Debra Ann Pellegrin and Wendy Margaret Perez; and brother of Earl, Armojen, Anthony and Michael Cantrelle, Marie C. Allemand, Loretta Foret and Lorenza Bonvillian. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules J. Cantrelle and Claudine Fonseca Cantrelle Cheramie; brothers, Maurice, Brenton and Benton Cantrelle; and sisters, Claudine and Brenda Cantrelle and Agnes Plaisance. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Virlie Champagne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Virlie Sampey Champagne, 93, a native and resident of Gheens, who d ied at 11:30 a.m. July 7, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Ursin Champagne, and Sherrie C. Guidry; mother-in-law of Mary and Lilly C. Champagne and George Guidry; and sister of Enice, Hartwood and Florence Sampey, Neva Aucoin, Ethel Prince and Helen Champagne. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gussie Champagne; parents, Leonard Sr. and Maria Breaux Sampey; step-mother, Amy W. Sampey; son, Gary Champagne Sr.; brothers, Leonard Jr., Lawrence, Warren and Clarence Sampey; and granddaughter, Connie Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. She was a member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Charles Eskind A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Charles Ray "Charlie" Joseph Eskind, 52, a native of Freetow n and resident of Houma, who died July 6, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Louis Cemetery. He was the husband of Deborah Soudelier Eskind of Houma; son of Rita Comeaux Eskind; father of Joseph Anthony and Jamie Paul Eskind and Christy Lynn Eskind Poole, all of Houma; and brother of LeRoy Eskind of New Iberia, Roy Eskind and Bernice Eskind Bonim, both of Jeanerette, and Roland, Michael, Alfread and Daisy Eskind, Mary Eskind Leonard, Betty Eskind Price, Irene Eskind Belanger and Ruby Eskind Cantrelle, all of Houma. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Eskind; and brother, Arthur Eskind Jr. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, who served in 101st. Screaming Eagle Division. He was a self-employed outboard motor mechanic for Houma Outboard Service Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Jonathan Holloway Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bened ict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Jonathan Holloway Jr., 18 months, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:35 a.m. July 6, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Tammie Gibson and Jonathan Holloway Sr.; brother of J'Lynn Holloway; and grandson of Elmonzer Sanders, Lloyd Gibson and Laura Holloway. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sterling Holloway Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Harris LeBlanc Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Harris LeBlanc Jr., 62, a native of Mathews and resident of Larose, who died July 6, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the brother of Ronald and Charles LeBlanc, Ruth Dufrene and Elsie Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris Sr. and Selica Badeaux LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home o f Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Sam Schifani A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Sam Salvador Schifani, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:05 a.m. July 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Leafy Bourgeois Schifani; father of Salvador Samuel Schifani Jr., Patricia S. Bilello and Michelle S. Cortez; and brother of Mary S. Tenny and Annie S. Bilello. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Giovanni and Antonina Musso Schifani; daughter, Nina Schifani; brothers, Nick and Frank Schifani; and sister, Rosa Schifani Basta. He was a prominate business man in downtown Thibodaux and owner of G. Schifani Red Goose Shoe Store. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** ** Friday -- July 09, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Corey Johnson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Corey Johnson, 22, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 6, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the son of Audrey Tilman Wright and Herman Johnson; step-son of Walter Wright Sr.; father of Chrishonta Gage; and brother of John Paul, Walter Jr., Yolanda and Michelle Tillman; and step-brother of Elwanda Johnson and DeSandra Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gertrude Robinson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Barbara LeCompte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Barbara Boquet LeCompte, 61, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:09 a.m. July 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 the church cemetery. She was the wife of Eugene P. LeCompte Sr.; mother of Eugene Jr. and Daniel LeCompte, Darlene L. Pellegrin and Lisa L. Pinell; and sister of Paul, Wilfred and Lloyd Boquet, Marjorie Neal and Rena Lasseigne. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Flora Dupre Boquet; brothers, Edwin and Lawrence Boquet; sisters, Marlyne B. Hebert and Gertie Boquet; and one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Mande Raffray A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Mande Raffray, 88, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:15 p.m. July 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Comeas "C.J.", Wilson "Tiny" and Lonnie Raffray, Heloise Landry Rivere and Laura Ann Landry Ourso; and sister of Alcide Acosta and Dease Acosta Molliere. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Every "Pep" Landry; second husband, Wilson "Pete" Raffray; parents, Comeas and Laura Acosta Acosta; sons, Ray and E.J. Landry; and brothers, Albert and Abdon Acosta. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Monday -- July 12, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Calvin Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Calvin "C.J." Dufre ne, 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died 11:10 p.m. July 9, 1999. Burial was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. He was the husband of Mae Rodriguez Dufrene; father of Randy J. Dufrene, Darlene D. Powell and Janis D. Giroir; and brother of Alton, Meril and Jerry Dufrene, Bernice Boudoin, Irene Mauding, Rita Rodriguez and Jean Chaisson. He is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elier Joseph and Loeintine Champagne Dufrene; brother, Leston Dufrene; and granddaughter, Gillian Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church, a member of the Woodmen of the World, a musician of the Dufrene Brothers Band for 50 years and a retired employee of Raceland Lumber Company. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Bethanie Fanguy A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Bethanie Elizabeth Fanguy, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:37 a.m. July 9, 1999. Burial was at Rogers Cemetery. She was the daughter of Robert Fanguy and Tammie Dean; granddaughter of Peter Guidry, Ella Mae Guidry, John Trahan, Patsy Trahan, and Joseph Dean Jr.; and sister of Johnathon J. and Jake Fanguy, Derick, Gerrith and Ashley Ledet and Daniel Billiot. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jessie Fanguy Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Annette Hills A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Annette Hills, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gibson, who died at 10:49 p.m. July 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gloria Lewis Campbell, Floria Hills and Earl Moore, all of Thibodaux, Annette Moore Smith and James Larry Hills, both of Gibson, and Lionel Hills of California. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oberline Moore; her parents, Henry and Lillie Hills; three brothers and one sister. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Veronica Kittleson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church in Houma for Veronica M. "Vickie" Robichaux Authement Kittleson, 52, a native of Houma and resident of Wheaton, Ill., who died at 6:33 p.m. July 6, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Donald J. and Dwight Authement and Suzanne Kittleson and sister of Leon A., Thomas and Michael J. Robichaux and Vivian Bro ussard. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon P. and Margaret M. Orgeron, and brothers, Albert J., Roy A. and Christopher P. Robichaux. She was Catholic. She was a licensed practical nurse. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Leota LeCompte A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Leota Barras LeCompte, 93, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:20 p.m. July 8, 1999. Burial was at Lafayette Memorial Park in Lafayette. She was the mother of Francis P. Jr., Richard and David LeCompte, Paulette Plaisance and Maude Bourgeois and sister of Clifton and Robert Barras. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Paul LeCompte Sr.; parents, Edmond and Celina Roy Barras; brothers, Antoine, Anthony, Dudley, Dalton and Lydia Barras, Edna LeBlanc, Antonio Webre and Mollie Guilbeau Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Nona Pitre A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Nona Marie Pitre, 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 a.m. July 9, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial wil l be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the companion of Juliana Griggs; daughter of Murville Pitre; mother of Nelson J. "Sonny" Hidalgo and Tina H. Guidry; and sister of Preston P., Timothy J., and Phillip N. Pitre, Maedain P. Rogers, Regina P. Kliebert, Karen Sanchez and Cecile Chiasson. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence T. Barrilleaux, and brother, Anthony J. Pitre. She was Catholic. She was a shipfitter for Halter Marine in Lockport. Donations to Juliana Griggs, 130 Lost Bayou Court, Lot 34, Houma 70360 are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- July 13, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Firmin Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Firmin Paul Gaudet, 85, a native and r esident of Raceland, who died at 11:24 a.m. July 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the father of Gilmer Joseph Gaudet, Anna Lee G. Haddican and Eileen G. Guidroz; and brother of Rita G. Bourgeois. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxie Theriot Gaudet; parents, Eusebe and Emelie Gaudet; brothers, Jules and Eddie Gaudet; and sisters, Theresa G. Foret, Jeanne G. Foret, Louise G. Matherne and Cecile G. Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Thaji Johnson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Thaji Johnson, 11 months, who died July 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Latisha Johnson of Berwick and Floyd Celestin of Houma; brother of Kendall, Yasmaine, Khadijah and Kaylan Johnson; step -brother of Mohamed, Erica, Charlotte and Candice Celestin; and grandson of Joseph Jr. and Jeanette Johnson, both of Berwick and Onetia Celestin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Celestin Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday July 14, 1999 - No Obits published. ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- July 15, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Bridget Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Bridget Penisson Pitre, 95, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:05 a.m. July 14, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Penisson and Eustache Pitre; parents, Leon and Liza Gaudet Chaisson; son, Earl Joseph Penisson; brothers, Guy, Gabriel, Enest and Charles Chaisson; and sisters, Alice Breaux and Rita Cobuart. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Alex Rose Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church in Choctaw for Alex J. Rose Jr., 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 13, 1999. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and 7 a.m. until funeral time at the Choctaw Fire Station. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Maybelle Bernard Rose; father of Terry M. and Kristoffer A. Rose and Synde-Lynn R. Rink; and brother of Chester Ross Sr., Clincy Ross Sr.; Enola Glaviana, Bertha Benoit and Della Molaison. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander J. Sr. and Beatrice Molaisson Rose. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge o f arrangements. ***************************************************************************** July 16, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Tyler Goins A graveside service was held at 7 a.m. today at Church of Christ in Gibson for Tyler Goins, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, who died May 27, 1999. He was the son of Ronald Washington and Josephine Goins; and grandson of James and Matida Goins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry and Troy Goins. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Blake Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Blake Ryan Oubre, 10, a resident of Vacherie, who died Ju ly 15, 1999. A wake service will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the son of Ryan and Susan Oubre. ***************************************************************************** Monday -- July 19, 1999 ***************************************************************************** David Jupiter A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for David "Jup" Jupiter, 43, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gray, who died July 15, 1999. Burial was at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the husband of Lorraine J. Jupiter of Gray; son of Viola Jupiter of Thibodaux; step-father of, LeAnn and DeAnn Johnson; and brother of Hilda Marie Case, Medric, James and Ulysses Jupiter, all of New Orleans, Joseph Jupiter III of Labadieville, Alma Rose and Elvie Marie Jupiter, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jupiter Jr.; and sister, Lena Jupiter. He was a hammer techni cian at J. Ray McDermott. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Blake Oubre A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Blake Ryan Oubre, 10, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7:53 p.m. July 15, 1999. Burial was at the church. He was the son of Ryan Paul and Susan Kraemer Oubre, both of Vacherie; brother of Jacob Oubre of Vacherie; and grandson of Louis and Elizabeth Kraemer, and Louis and Deanna Oubre, all of Vacherie. He was a fourth grade student at Vacherie Elementary School. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Felecien Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Felecien P. Plaisance, 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 7:45 a.m. July 16, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Felecien J. "Phil" Plaisance, Rose P. Orgeron and Mary P. Gisclair; and brother of Edgar and Julian Plaisance, and Alicia Schultz. He was also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Agnolia Lasseigne Plaisance; parents, Jean Batiste and Acalia Lefort Plaisance; brothers, Jean Jr., Ecton and Hector Plaisance; and sisters, Eliza Crosby and Felecia Lefort. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. He was a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Geraldine Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Geraldine Marie Thibodeaux, 63, a native and resident of Grand Cailliou, who died at 8:20 p.m. July 17, 1999. Visitation will be held from noon to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be held at Holy Fa mily Cemetery in Dulac. She was the wife of Salvador J. Caminita; step-daughter of Sidonia Thibodeaux; mother of Dudley J. Dupre Jr., Tear Lovell, Melanie Verdin, Deanna Parfait and Lawanna Dupre; sister of Jerry Thibodeaux; and step-sister of Randolph Thibodeaux, Tony Billiot, Judy Theriot and Pat Porter. She was also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earline Bourg and Felix Thibodeaux; step-father, Sidney Bourg; and son, Clinton Dupre. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. She was a retired deputy sheriff. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Vivian Vives A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Vivian Toups Vives, 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:40 a.m. July 18, 1999. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Van Carl and Sister Vera Vives, and Virginia Albert; and gran dmother of David and Richard Albert, Ashley Albert Keller, Stephanie Albert Duplantis, Stephen, Robert, Kenneth, Allan and Diane Vives, Catherine Faber and Barbara Jeffery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Joseph Vives; parents, Henry Victorin and Virginia Braud Toups; brothers, Andrew and Edwin Toups; and sisters, Marie Stella and Irene M. Toups, and Matilde Richard. Donations to St. Joseph Manor, 1201 Cardinal Dr., Thibodaux, 70301, or Sisters of Mount Carmel, P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, 70445-1160, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Tuesday --- July 20, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Robert Allred Robert C. "Bob" Allred, 62, a native of Ponce De Leon, Fla. and resident of Houma, died at 8:26 a.m. July 19, 1999. He was the father of Troy Lee Allred, Jessica M. Allred Burke and Frances June Allred Blanchard; and brothe r of Gene Allred, Jeanette Allred Barnett, Ann Allred Fannin and Mary Allred Fuse, all of Bossier City, and Roger Allred of Ashland, Tenn. He was also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Lois J. Lyster Allred. He was Protestant. He served in the Air Force. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Jerry Smith A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Jerry Boyd Smith, 64, a native of Freemont, Neb. and resident of Houma, who died. Burial was at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Steven Smith of Baton Rouge, Susan Olivier of Houma and Crystal Hitt of Temecula, Calif.; and brother of Edmond Bruce Smith of Michigan. He was also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ea rl Boyd and Wilemena Smith. He was an employee for S & H Engines. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge in arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- July 21, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Cecile Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Cecile "Bee" Bourgeois Bourgeois, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. July 20, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Carmen J. Bourgeois and Eula Bourgeois Molaison. She is also survived by two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philton Bourgeois; parents, Henry and Henriette Hernandez Bourgeois; and brother, Edwin J. Bourgeois. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Peter Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Dorothy "Dot" Zeringue LeBlanc, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 p.m. July 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Roland LeBlanc; and mother of Ronald and Richard LeBlanc. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felicien and Mable Brown Zeringue; brothers, Eugene and Daniel Zeringue; and sister, Ruby Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Peter Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Peter Loupe, 77, a native of Kraemer and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:35 a.m. July 20, 1999. Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the ch urch cemetery. He was the husband of Esther Bartnikowski Loupe; father of Michael, Richard and John Loupe and Teresa Bowman; and brother of Dolly Madere, Joyce Fonseca, Jane Gros and Hilda Gros. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fortune and Elda Chiasson Loupe. He was a World War II Marine veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ronald Melancon A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Ronald J. "Preacher" Melancon, 59, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:50 a.m. July 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Sandra Walker Melancon; father of Gary John Melancon and Margaret Melancon Babin; step-father of Ryan J. and Anna M. Guidry, Marie Ann "Piggy" Hotard and Sandy Guidroz; and brother of Ivy J. and Loveless J. Melancon, Corrine M. Sapia and Lena M. Pierce. He wa s also survived by two grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny H. and Hedwidge J. Melancon; son, Ronald Joseph Melancon Jr.; brothers, Willie J. and Wilmer J. Melancon; and sisters, Irene M. Martin and Alama M. Bonvillain. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Donald Navarre Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Donald Joseph Navarre Sr., 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5 p.m. July 19, 1999. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Patricia C. Navarre; son of Rita Mae Naquin Navarre; father of Donald J. Jr., Brandon J. and Donna Marie Navarre; and brother of Thomas, Gregory, Terry and Steven Navarre, and Peggy and Levely Dwyer. He was also survived by four grandchildren. He was prece ded in death by his father, Robert J. Navarre; brother, Bobby Navarre; and sisters, Janet Aucoin and Nancy Falgoust. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Dudley Orgeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Dudley Anatole Orgeron, 86, a native of Lafourche parish and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:35 a.m. July 20, 1999. Visitation will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Velma Badeaux Orgeron; step-father of Russel Richoux; and brother of Clarence Orgeron, Mable Richoux, Doar Mae Ledet and Clara Matherne. He was also survived by three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Emma Plaisance Orgeron; brothers, Eldon and Forrest Orgeron; and sisters, Norma Gaspard and Lorine LeBlanc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arra ngements. ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- July 22, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Ola Holloway A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Ola Cox Holloway, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died July 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Herman Lacy Sr. of Flint, Mich., James Obie Holloway Sr. of Ringgold, Ga., Robert Evans Holloway Sr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Adeline Henrietta Holloway Hollins of Donaldsonville; and sister of Obie Cox of Dallas. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husban d, Joseph Holloway; parents, Henrietta Wiggins and Levy Cox Jr.; son, Wayne Holloway Sr.; sister, Adelener Cox Giles; and grandson, Herman Lacy Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Edgar Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Edgar Junius Matherne, 51, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 9 p.m. July 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Guthrie Mayet Matherne; son of Augustin Matherne; father of Edgar J. Jr., Alzina "Sue", Brandy, Sandy and Angel Matherne; and brother of Norman, Rex and Fay Matherne, Dianne Bateman, Belinda Guevara, Ella Naquin, Beulah Schexnayder, Virginia Richard and Judy Jacks. He was also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, RoseMae Guidry Matherne. He was a truck driver. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Amelia Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Amelia "Emily" Kiger Pitre, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Choctaw, who died at 9:15 p.m. July 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Billy, Viola, Adele and Melissio Pitre, Doris Landry, Elaine Adams, Thelma Thibodaux, Sara Landry, Molly Ledet and Melody Terrebonne. She was also survived by one sister, 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moise Pitre; parents, James and Odelia Griffin Kiger; son, Warner St. Pierre; daughter, Odelia Squares; and three brothers. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Friday -- July 23, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Alfred Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Alfred Joseph "Alley Oop" Bergeron, 71, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:15 p.m. July 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Marilyn Brister Bergeron of Houma; father of John Joseph Bergeron of Marshall Mo., Keith James and Terry Lee Bergeron, and Jenny Bergeron Readine, all of Houma, and Charles Brian Bergeron of Thibodaux; and brother of Reynold, Ira and Richard Bergeron, and Jeannette Bergeron Fanguy, all of Houma. He was also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman John Bergeron and Olivia Ann Dugas, both of Houma; and brother, Harold A. Bergeron. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He was a retired welder. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Robert Bozeman Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Robert Bozeman Jr., 41, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died July 19, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Annie Mae Bozeman of Belle Rose and Robert Bozeman Sr. of Detroit, Mich.; father of Renada, Felicia, Robert and Travis Bennett, all of Donaldsonville, and Juanita Barns of Belle Rose; and brother of Abbigail Sheppard, Carla, Darrell, Michael, Eric, Ronald and Robean Bozeman, all of Belle Rose, Josie, Kisha, Manvera, Janice, Bobby and Victor Bozeman, all of Detroit, and Patricia Julien of Donaldsonville. He was also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Morrell Carter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Morrell Thomas Carter, 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Oakland, Calif., who died July 20, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Addis Carter of Oakland, Calif.; son of Thomas Carter of Thibodaux; father of Cassandra Coleman of Thibodaux, Kellin and Gregory Carter of Oregon; step-father of Anthony and Audre Jackson of Oakland; and brother of Elward and Diane Carter, Shirley Mae Adams, Sharlene Lewis, Carol Ann Lewis, Ernestine Washington and Maxine Johnson, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Adams Jones; step-mother, Mrs. Oliver Carter; brother, Alvin Adams; and grandmother, Anna Brown. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lillian Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Lillian Hebert Foret, 86, a resident of Raceland, who died at 4: 05 p.m. July 22, 1999. Visitation will be held Saturday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Foret; parents, Clement and Adele Gaubert Hebert; brothers, Junius, Sidney and Fernand Hebert; and sister, Corine H. Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Rodney Mire A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rodney Joseph Mire, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:10 p.m. July 22, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Enid T. Mire; father of Rodney John and Donald J. Mire; and brother of Thomas Jr. and Bernard Mire, and Irene Burton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Annette Bernard Mire; brother, Allen Mire Sr.; and sister, Mildred Mire. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux i s in charge of arrangements. ****************************** *********************************************** Monday -- July 26, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Gertrude Angelette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Gertrude "Gertie" Chauvin Lapeyrouse Angelette, 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:55 p.m. July 25, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Terry and Dean Lapeyrouse, both of Chauvin, step-mother of Aubrey Angelette of Atlanta, Ga., Gary Angelette of Thibodaux and Paddy A. Hoffpauir of Raceland; and sister of Junius and Philip Chauvin and Winnie C. Theriot, all of Chauvin, and Anthony "Tony" Chauvin of Grand Caillou. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preced ed in death by her first husband, Lester Lapeyrouse; second husband, A. M. Angelette; parents, Fred and Massie Robichaux Chauvin; daughter, Catherine Champagne; brothers, Andrew and Wilbert Chauvin; and sisters, Blanche C. Pellegrin, Cecile C. Theriot and Marceline Chauvin. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Eugene Arceneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Eugene J. Arceneaux, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:29 p.m. July 25, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Florence P. Boudreaux Arceneaux; and step-father of George P., Frank Sr. and Daniel Boudreaux, Gloria Clement, Mary and Rita Bergeron, Theresa Smith and Sally Benoit. He is also survived by 25 step-grandchildren and 21 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Marquerita Campo Arceneaux; step-daughter, Grace Blanchard; brothers, Horace, Freddie, Rene, Raoul and Harry Arceneaux; and sisters, Judith Lejeune, Elise Azemar, Odette Benoit, Lillie Mae Barrett and Emily Arceneaux. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Colleene Aucoin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Colleene Tressie Aucoin, 72, a native of Couchwood and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8 p.m. July 22, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Donnie Sr. and Rickey Aucoin, Dianne Charpentier and Connie Kappel; and sister of Johnnie Ruth Del Buono. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Anthony Aucoin; parents, John "Ol" and Gertrude Rollins; sons, Kerry Wade Sr. and Johnny Lynn Aucoin; and sister, Shirley Slaton. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ******** ********************************************************************* Henry Bennett A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Henry James Bennett, 60, a native of Lafayette and resident of Gray, who died at 2:22 p.m. July 24, 1999. Burial was at Gibson Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Frances Ann Gullick Bennett of Gray; son of Elverta Lancon Bennet of New Iberia; father of Tulli Bennet of New Iberia, Dinah Kraemer Vicknair and Belinda Kraemer Bergeron, both of Thibodaux; and brother of Luke Bennet and Trudy LeBouef, both of Houma, Elizabeth Davis, Joseph Jr. and Ronnie Bennet, all of New Iberia, and Catherine Murray of Pontchoula. He was also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bennett. He was a toolman for Cardinal Service for 28 years. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Catherine Coleman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. L andry Catholic Church in Opelousas for Catherine Coleman, 40, a resident of Thibodaux, who died July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. She was the wife of Tom Coleman; mother of Graham, Spencer, Theo and Haley Coleman; daughter of Amy Soileau Veillon; step-daughter of Clifton Veillon Sr.; and sister of L.T. "Butch" Dupre and Marilyn Zerangue, both of Lafayette, Karl Dupre of Nashville, Philip Dupre of Grand Coteau, Rita Pate of Milton, Fla., and Donna Phillips of Moore, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father, L. T. Dupre Sr. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Isabel Corley A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Isabel Jambon Corley, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:10 p.m. July 24, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Robert and Linda Corley, both of Houma; and sister of Joe Jambon of Golden Meadow and Orleans Jambon of Metairie. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coleman Corley; parents, Abel and Marcelite Lafont Jambon; brothers, Mark and Allen Jambon; and sister, Antoinette Jerstad. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was an employee of Dufrene's Bakery for 25 years. She was a member of the Lafourche Council on Aging. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Ervin Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Ervin Joseph Cortez, 60, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 6:50 p.m. July 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be athe church cemetery. He was the husband of Ann Pennison Cortez; father of Michael Joseph, Paul James and Ritchie John Cortez and Charlotte Marie Piascik; step-father of Scott Guidroz, Callie Hotard and Kristie Kraemer; and brother of Cleveland Cortez, Verna Mahler, Irma Becnel and Alicia Robichaux. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Elizabeth Martinez Cortez; and brother, Ozema Cortez. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He liked to fish and garden. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Marceline Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Marceline Joseph Dupre, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:15 a.m. July 25, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Point-Aux-Chene Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Junius Dupre and Brenda Lirette and brother of Eugene Dupre. He is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Rodrigue Dupre; second wife, Rose Naquin Dupre; parents, Alfred and Augustine Ledet Dupre; brothers, Traville, Stanley and Elie Dupre; sisters, Id a Naquin, Anita and Alida Dupre, Sadie Bergeron and Olanda Neil. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Charles Meyer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Charles C. "Charlie" Meyer, 43, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Violet Chauvin Meyer and brother of David Meyer. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude J. "C.J." Meyer. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Claude Meyer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Claude J. "C.J." Meyer, 67, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Violet Chauvin Meyer and father of David Meyer. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Antoinette Danos Meyer; son, Charles C. "Charlie" Meyer; and brother, J.C. Meyer. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lucas Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Point-Aux-Chene Fire Station for Lucas Anthony Naquin, two months, a native and resident of Point-Aux-Chene, who died July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the fire station. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Crystal Ann Naquin and Josh Billiot and grandson of Henry and Earline Naquin and For est and Ann Billiot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Marjorie Naquin A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Marjorie Bourgeois Naquin, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Ronald "Ron" Naquin and sister of Larry, Richard, Michael, and Barbara Bourgeois, Audrey Shelly and Mary Chatagnier. She is also survived by one grandchild, one great-grandchild and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Ode and Anne Lasseigne Bourgeois; sons, Roy and Lloyd Naquin; and brother, Ronald Bourgeois. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Awilla Skidmore A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Betrandville for Awilla Oliver Skidmore, 69, a native of Dorseyville and resident of Bertrandville, who died July 24, 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 Gerald Skidmore; mother of Connie Credit of Port Arthur, Texas, and Consuella and Conrad Skidmore, both of Bertrandville; and sister of Audrey Barnes of Chicago, Rose Mae Oliver of Dorseyville, Mable Buggage, Idella Coleman, Laura Armstrong and Cleveland Oliver, all of New Orleans, and Benny Oliver Sr. of Bertrandville. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Sr. and Bernadette Oliver; sister, Ida Howard; and brothers, Samuel Jr. and Wallace Oliver. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Tuesday -- July 27, 1999 ***** ************************************************************************ Joann Jimenez-Griffin A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Joann Jimenez-Griffin, 36, a native of Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 9:30 p.m. July 24, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the wife of Richard Griffin; mother of Richard, Joshua, Shea, Amber and Angel Jimenez; sister of Sandra Ibarra-Shipley; and granddaughter of Santos Torres Ibarra. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lilly Jimenez. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lou Johnson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lou Danos Johnson, 73, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:05 p.m. July 25, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Bu rial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marvin Johnson. She was also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Johnson; parents, Eugenie St. Pierre and Morris Danos; brothers, Tilman and Earl Danos; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Izola Leonard A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero for Izola Marie Leonard, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5 a.m. July 23, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the daughter of Leona Naquin; mother of Glenda Rousse; and sister of Helen Akins, Gloria Sanford, Hazel Rodrigue, Alvin, Harris and Leroy Naquin. She was also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Naquin; sister, Enola McNeely; and brothers, Francis, Lawrence, Jerry and Nolton Naquin. Donation s to the family are preferred. Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Beatrice Newchurch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Beatrice Hernandez Newchurch, 69, a native of Grand Bayou and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 8 a.m. July 26, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert Newchurch Sr.; mother of Robert Jr. and Michael Newchurch, Susan Hebert, Karen Disney, Dawn Delhommer and Pat Fontenot; and sister of Thelma Newchurch and Bernice Ourso. She was also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Orslie Hernandez; brothers, Sidney and Andre Hernandez; and sisters, Annie Ponville, Leny Blanchard and Alma Caballero. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Church Eucharistic Ministers, secretary of Ladies Altar Society, member of Third Order of Lay Carmalites and Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group. She was a CCD Teacher for 28 years and served on the Parish Council of Ministry of Jesus, and also a staff writer for the Assumption Pioneer, The Paincourtville Notes and a bus guard for St. Elizabeth School. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Juanita Picou A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Juanita "Aunt Tut" Picou, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4:20 a.m. July 26, 1999. Visitation will be 6 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 at the hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kenneth E. Picou of Chauvin; and half-sister of Donald LeBoeuf and Jenny Bourg. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton John Picou; parents, August and Amanda Gautreaux Duplantis; sister, Roberta Galley; half-brothers, Token, Carl and Jack LeBoeuf; and half-sister, Alice Mae Marcel. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Joseph Totina Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Joseph Totina Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 a.m. July 26, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Jospeh Jr. and Dr. Albert Totina, Theresa Ordoyne, Marie Hebert and Jenny Zeringue. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Callahan Totina; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Totina; brother, Charlie Totina; and sisters, Lucy Andras, Paulina Dimicella, Josephine Benoit and Lena Terracina. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Wednesday -- July 28, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Megan Favaloro A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Megan Victoria Favaloro, infant, who died at 7:06 p.m. July 26, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of John and Danielle Boudreaux Favaloro; sister of Monica and Jonnie Lynn Favaloro; granddaughter of Kip and Laurie Delaune, Cyril and Gena Favaloro and Marie Boudreaux; and great-granddaughter of Norman and Frances Nagin, John and Kathleen Favaloro and Elta Mae and George Delaune. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Isaac Boudreaux; and great-grandmother, Amelia Favaloro. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Rita Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mo ntegut for Rita D. Hebert, 90, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, who died 6:10 a.m. July 27, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Allen J. Hebert Jr., Emma Hooper and Carol Donnes; and sister of Junior Deroche. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Hebert Sr.; parents, Emma Hebert and Willy Deroche; brother, Wilbert Deroche; and sisters, Lena Hebert, Thelma Prosperie and Lela Plessela. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Montegut Ladies Altar Society and Montegut Homemakers. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Rita Lewis A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cannan Baptist Church in Plattenville for Rita Ausama Lewis, 93, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Bertrandville, who died July 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alice Lewis O'Neal of Marysville, Calif. and Nathaniel Lewis of Napoleonville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lewis; and sons, Chester Jr., James, Arthur and Albert W. Lewis. She was a member of Cannan Baptist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************* **************************** Joseph Totina Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Joseph Totina Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 a.m. July 26, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Joseph Jr. and Dr. Albert J. Totina; and brother of Anthony Totina, Theresa Ordoyne, Marie Hebert and Jenny Zeringue. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Callahan Totina; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Totina; brother, Charlie Toti na; and sisters, Lucy Andras, Paulina Dimicella, Josephine Benoit and Lena Terracina. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Thursday -- July 29, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Lionel Breaux A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Lionel Breaux, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died July 26, 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 Hansen, Welmond and Margaret B. Breaux, all of Bertrandville, and Mildred Breaux of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia and Walter Breaux, brothers, Thomas and Charles Breaux; and sisters, Clara Chevis, Gracie Celestine and Tetia Harris. He was an employee of Waste Management. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Joe Doughty A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Hixon Funeral Home in Lake Charles for Joe Doughty, 90, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, who died at 8:12 a.m. July 28, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa, La. He was the husband of Louise Robideaux Doughty of Houma; father of, Terry B. Doughty of Houma and Joe L. Doughty of Thibodaux; and brother of Dorothy Pollard and Edna Reauthinger, both of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Ora Doughty. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Joseph Tardo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles for Joseph Tardo, 84, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. July 28, 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 Beatrice Troxler Tardo. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickolas and Venceaza Loacona Tardo; three brothers; and four sisters. He was a member of the Italian Club. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Friday -- July 30, 1999 ***************************************************************************** Lionel Breaux A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Lionel Breaux, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died July 26, 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 Hansen, Welmond and Margaret B. Breaux, all of Bertrandville, and Mildred Breaux of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia and Walter Breaux; brothers, Thomas and Charles Breaux; and sisters, Clara Chevis, Gracie Celestine and Tetia Harris. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Dolores Knight A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home in New Orleans for Dolores Knight, 57, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, who died at 3:30 a.m. July 28, 1999. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. until funeral time. A dismissal service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Matthew Cemetery in Mathews. She was the daughter of Alberta Pierre; mother of Horace Jr. and Byron Bailey, Iris Bailey-Mitchell and Wesley Cincore; step-mother of Louis Jr. and Tyronne Cincore, Samuel Smith, Lois Cincore Brown, Dianna Cincore Coleman and Linda Downing; and sister of Melvin Knight, Marguerite Bell, Rachel Lee, Annie Knight Scott and Dorothy Knight. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Knight; son, Carlton Bailey; and grandparents, Harrison and Poly Ingram. She was a member of the Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in Clinton. She was a certified nursing and dietary assistant. She graduated from C.M. Washington High School in Thibodaux. She was an employee of Raceland Manor. Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Sidney Sevin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Sidney Joseph Sevin, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:40 p.m. July 29, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Pearl Ledet Sevin; father of Harold Sevin; and brother of Albert P. Sevin. He is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney J. and Helen Hebert Sevin; brother, Richard J. Sevin; and sisters , Gertrude S. Baudoin and Theresa S. Gaspard. Masses preferred in lieu of flowers. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** Lydia Sciambra A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday for Lydia Foret Sciambra, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. July 29, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Eleanor Sciambra Thompson; and sister of Paul T., Martin and Una Foret, Idola F. Dufour and Rita Champagne. She was preced ed in death by her husband, Anthony Sciambra; parents, Eugene and Eleanor Brown Foret; and brother, David Foret. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************************************** *****************************************************************************