The Daily Comet Obituaries: November 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. Monday -- November 01, 1999 Lena Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Lena Fryou Blanchard, 88, a native of Morgan City and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:15 a.m. Oct. 31, 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 St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Henry Blanchard Jr. and Azema Blanchard Daigle. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Blanchard Sr.; parents, Felix Sr. and Azema Daigle Fryou; sons, Nolan, Leroy, Roland and Mervin Blanchard; daughters, Lucy Blanchard and Rosmary Blanchard Richard; brothers, Pete, Clarivil, Luke, Clarence, Wilbert, Orion, John, Felix and Louis Fryou; and sisters, Edith F. Solar and Agnes F. Bouds. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for James Joseph "Hi-Jacker" Boudreaux, 54, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Cremation will follow. He was the husband of Kathleen Aucoin Boudreaux; son of Vi vian S. Boudreaux; father of Jamie, Jody and Angel Boudreaux; and brother of Ed Jr., Sam, Tommy, Becky and Betty Boudreaux, Mary Holifield, Bonnie Schexnayder, Connie Besson and Mona Landry. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward James Boudreaux Jr. and brother, John Paul Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Brian Breaux Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Brian J. "B.J." Breaux Jr., 21, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Brian J. Sr. and Darlene Plaisance Breaux, both of Houma; brother of Tabitha Breaux; grandson of Norman "Tutty" Breaux and Rita Mae Breaux, both of Houma, and Marceline B. Plaisance of Lockport; and great-grandson of Cora Carrere of Dulac. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Carrere and Didier B. Plaisance; and great-grandparents, Rene Breaux Sr., Ellida B. Breaux, and Edgar and Stella Breaux. He was Catholic. He was a diesel mechanic at Stewart and Stevenson of Harvey. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Patrick Chandler Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Patrick A. Chandler Jr., 17, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, who died Oct. 30, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Patrick A. Sr. and Debra Adams Chandler; brother of Shawntel Chandler; and grandson of Delores Chandler and Ignas "Pete" Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Chandler Sr. and Gustavia Adams. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Breea Delaune A graveside service was held today at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Cemetery for Breea Marie Delaune, infant, who died Oct. 29, 1999. She was the daughter of Ted Delaune and Melissa Verdin; and granddaughter of Alton and Essie Delaune, and Ernest Sr. and Virginia Verdin. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Jessie Delaune Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Jessie Joseph Delaune Sr., 82, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Jessie Delaune Jr.; and brother of Mary Louise Knight. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Loupe Delaune; parents, Felix Sr. and Etienette Guidroz Delaune; son, Jerry P. Delaune; daughter, Mary Ann Plaisance; brothers, Felix Jr. and Richard Delaune; and sisters, Mable Loupe and Maude Curole. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3665 of Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Mildred Laque A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Mildred Champagne Laque, 81, a native and resident of Boutte, who died at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Betty Laque Tregre of Luling; sister of Clarence Champagne and Mabel Schaubhut, both of Des Allemands, Milton Champagne of Paradis and Gladys Trauth of Luling. She is also survived by two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Laque; parents, Alice Lirette and James Champagne; and brother, Wilbert Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was a member of Busy Bees Ladies Organization. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Maxine Merritt A religious service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Gray for Maxine Martin Merritt, 73, a native of Oliver Springs, Tenn. and resident of Gray, who died at 6:20 a.m. Oct. 30, 1999. Burial was at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, Tenn. She was the wife of L.D. Merritt Sr. of Gray; mother of Carl Edward Merritt of Houma; and sister of Claude Martin of Lafalene, Tenn., Liz Christophers, and Lola and Lula Griggs, all of Oliver Springs, Tenn. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Martin and Eda Ann Justice Martin Adams; son, L.D. Merritt Jr.; brothers, Carlos, Leland, Frank, Fred and Meather Martin; and sister, Lassie M. Ford. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gray and the First Baptist Church Choir. She was a vacation bible school volunteer at First Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== ===================== =============================================================================================== November 2, 1999 Paul Charpentier A Mass of Christian buria l was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galliano for Paul Joseph Charpentier, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:57 a.m. Nov. 1, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the brother of Justilia Adams of Galliano. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Julienne Baudoin Charpentier; brothers, Magloir, Percy and Leon Charpentier, and three infants. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Warren Granier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Warren Sylvester Granier, 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, who died Oct. 31, 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 Margaret McCarthy Granier; father of Warren Jr., Ronald, Rene and Sandra Granier; step-father of Marcus, Stephen and Marsha Trosclair, and Lisa Scioneaux; and brother of Vernon, Arthur and Henry Granier, Joyce Martinez, Noelie Theri ot and Lucille Breaux. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Noelie Waguespack Granier; son, Ricky Granier; step-son, Patrick Trosclair; brother, A.J. Granier; and sisters, Roselyn Hennon, Dolly Mae Cortez and Dorothy Ordoyne. Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Helen Vegas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Helen Guidry Vegas, 75, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 6:37 p.m. Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Herbert Vegas; mother of Ricky Allen and Rockey Allen Burnham, Luigi and Dennis Vegas, and Angel Blanchard; and sister of Mabel Guidry. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyeriac and Barbe Bradberry Guidry; brothers, Theodore, Louis and Nelson Guidry; and sisters, Felicity Miller, Aurora Milet, Mazie Chighizola and Agnes Santiny. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Whyte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux f or Joyce Gaubert Whyte, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of E. Gordon Whyte Jr.; sister of Kevin J. Gaubert; grandmother of Dianne W. Spraggins and Pamela Whyte; and great-grandmother of Sean Spraggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Whyte; and parents, Nolan and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== November 3, 1999 Hazel Ambacher A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, Ohio, for Hazel Evangeline "Lyn" Alexander Ambacher, 64, a resident of Rockford, Ill., and formerly of Thibodaux, who died. She was the wife of Dr. Harry Ambacher; mother of Kristi Ambacher Hackney of Rockford, Ill., Lori Ambacher of Boston, Mass., and Brent Ambacher of Hong Kong. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She spent almost 30 years with her husband on the Christian mission field, prima rily in Hong Kong, in association with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. She taught English classes and loved and mothered students at the seminary during their 30 year tenure in Hong Kong. Donations to A.B.W.E., for China Baptist College, P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA, 17105, are preferred. Joyce Whyte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Joyce Gaubert Whyte, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of E. Gordon Whyte Jr.; sister of Kevin J. Gaubert; grandmother of Dianne W. Spraggins and Pamela Whyte; and great-grandmother of Sean Spraggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Whyte; and parents, Nolan and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== November 4, 1999 Upton Dick A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagle Wright Bapti st Church in Gray for Upton Dick, 91, a native and resident of Gray, who died at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 30, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation will be 4 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery. He was the husband of Alma Adams Dick of Bayou Blue; father of Louis Dick and Dorothy Dick Carter, both of Bayou Blue, James and Prince Dick, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and brother of Clifton Dick of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ida Harris Dick; brothers, Louis and Phillip Dick; and sisters, Piccola, Eula and Geneva Dick. He was Baptist and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. He was a retired bus driver for Lafourche Parish. Gertrude-Geddes-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Antoinette Fanguy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Antoinette Helen Voisin Fanguy, 84, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marie Hebert of Thibodaux; Sally Pertuit and Doris Fanguy, both of Houma, and Margaret Landry of Gray. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Anthony Fanguy; parents, Lawrence and Ophelia Liner Voisin; son, William L. Fanguy; brother, Anthony Voisin; and sister, Lucy Blanchard and Mary Trosclair. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and founding and lifetime member of TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Clemille Maronge A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Clemille "C.P." Paul Maronge, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Nov. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the companion of Rhea Lirette; father of Michael and Shopia Maronge; and brother of Adam Maronge and Rita Bourgeois. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Harriet Adams Maronge; brothers, Emile and Clement Maronge; and sister, Verna Babin. Thibodaux Funera l Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== November 5, 1999 Vivian Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles B orromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Vivian Knobloch Boudreaux, 92, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:58 p.m. Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Boudreaux; parents, Charles and Lucia Bourgeois Knobloch; brothers, Sydney, Abner, Ernest, Roland and Robert Knobloch; and sisters, Mae and Annie Knobloch, Adeline K. Surridge and Eunice K. Parsons. She was a parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lillie Chighizola A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Lillie D. Chighizola, 96, a native of Buras and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8;30 p.m. Nov. 3, 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 Ethel Chighizola and Hazel Quebodeaux; and sister of Louise Algero. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Chighizola; sons, Louis and Elliot Chighizola; daughter, Augusta Readnour; brothers, Arthur, Louis and Clement DeMolle; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. She liked to sew. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Celestine Guidroz A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Celestine "Red" Guidroz, 52, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the wake service at the church. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She was the daughter of Pearl Adams of Raceland; mother of Charlotte Barrow, and Bryan and Charles Guidroz, all of Raceland; step-mother of Willie and Keith Scoby, and Velencial Williams, all of Houma, and Lewis Wooldridge Jr. of Raceland; and sister of Deloris Bibbs and Lois Adams, both of Larose, Linda and Carolyn Adams, and Tyrone Lacy, all of Thibodaux, Joyce Strickland of Arlington, Texas and Philip Adams of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Adams Sr.; and grandparents, Josephine Parker, Willie Caldwell, and Celestine and Cylard Adams. She was Baptist and a member of the Usher Board at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Ira Hartman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Ira "Ta Yee" D. Hartman, 76, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews. She was the mother of Walter J. Hartman. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clancis "Pion" Hartman; parents, Joseph Leon and Lillian Pertuit Dufrene; brothers, Leon, Fred, Ivan, Norman and Armond Dufrene; and sisters, Lottie Foret and Pearly Rivet. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Donations to the family are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Simoneaux Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Raymond Simoneaux Sr., 57, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, who died Nov. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Cemetery. He was the husband of Genevia Simoneaux; father of Darrell, Raymond Jr. and Tammie Simoneaux, Yolanda Simoneaux Jefferson and Lyrica Johnson; and sister of Theresa Breaux, Barbara, Roland, Sidney Jr., Fred "Curtis" and Ronald Simoneaux. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Sr. and Carrie Simoneaux; sister, Sandra Simoneaux; and brother, Alfred Simoneaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Louis Queen Jr. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Louis Queen Jr., 88, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the wake service. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Effie Woods Queen of Thibodaux; and father of Eva Shanklin, Effie Price, and Alvin, Ernest and Oliver Queen, all of Thibodaux; Betty Antoine of Lawton, Okla., Louis Joseph of Austin, Texas, Leonard Queen of Delarecy, Del., and Gwendolyn Queen of Met arie. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Queen Sr. and Dummer Teal Goods; and sisters, Onedia Johnson and Nancy Dyer. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Monday -- November 08, 1999 Murvin Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Murvin Joseph Bergeron, 88, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 p.m. Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dorothy Berniard Bergeron; father of Carole Anne Dansereau and Dianne Clement; brother of Lindsey Bergeron, Marlene Cabellero, Hazel Duet and Myrtle Capone; and step-brother of Rita LeBlanc Wanehime. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bella LeBlanc Bergeron; and sister, Gladys Graffeo. L andry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Louis Crosby A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Louis Pierre Crosby, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Ernest and Lorris Crosby, and Rosie Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aramise and Eliza Plaisance Crosby. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Annie Culotta A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Annie Culotta, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of John, Joe and Grace Culotta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Rosaria Greco Culotta. She was a retired employee of Lafourche Parish School Board. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Edward Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Edward "Nick" Danos, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Savoie Danos; father of Kent Danos, Cynthia Cassard and Tammy Richard; and brother of Nickless Danos Jr., Melba Donahue, Bella Theriot, Janet Collins, Pearl Lefort and Jane Arceneaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickless Sr. and Eliza Savoie Danos; daughter, Janelle Sisson; and sister, Emelda Allen. He was a member of the American Legion. Falgout F uneral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Nolan Lasseigne Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nolan "T-Nol" J. Lasseigne Jr., 38, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 10 a.m. Nov. 6, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Celeste Marie Parr Lasseigne; parents, Nolan Sr. and Octavia Rousse Lasseigne; father of Robie and Lacey Lasseigne; and brother of Ira Lasseigne, Charlene Danos, Charlotte Guidry, Robin Rogers and Penny Comeaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arsen Lasseigne Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Webb Rousse. He liked sports and was a Chevron employee. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Henry LeBlanc A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Henry Joseph LeBlanc, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m. Nov. 6, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Thelma Talbot LeBlanc; and brother of Elmire Dizney and Cecile LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Sr. and Elmire Lafaye LeBlanc; and brothers, Sam Jr. and Richard LeBlanc. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Donations to St. Anne Catholic Church Building Fund are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Tuesday -- November 9, 1999 Peter Bella A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Peter A. Bella, 53, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 4:46 a.m. Nov. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday 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 Lucky and Vergis Bella; father of Brandon and Marchellie Bella, and Kimberly Bella Wells; and brother of Tony, Craig and Charlotte Bella, and Darline Bella Lapeyrouse. He was preceded in death by his companion, Betty Knight Pippen. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Melvin Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Melvin "Poochie" Bourgeois, 61, a native of Marrero and resident of Chackbay, who died at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6:30 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 Agnes Adams Bourgeois; father of Jason, Jeffery and David Bourgeois, and Denise Percle; and brother of Evelyn Creppel. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Agnes Boudreaux Bourgeois; brothers, Harold, Elwin and Donald Bourgeois; and sister, Brenda Rotolla. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Gundlyn Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Gundlyn "Lynn" B. Bruce, 73, a native ofPointe-A-La-Hache and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:52 p.m. Nov. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 4 p.m. through the night Wednesday until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Joachim E. Bruce; mother of Curtis Bruce of Golden Meadow and Corrine Leonard of Cut Off; and sister of Lucy Bouzigard, Violet Ledet and Joann LeBouef. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olympio and Violet Boudreaux Bouffanie; brothers, Clebert, George and Norman Bouffanie; and one granddaughter. She was a member of the Lafourche Chapter No. 251 Eastern Star. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Foley A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville for Lucille Talbot Foley, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 7:50 a.m. Nov. 8, 1999. Burial was at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the mother of Willard "Pat" Foley III, Anne Menuet and Peggy Lasseigne; and sister of Aubert "Bert" and George Talbot, Betty Berniard, Catherine Maloney and Jane Marks. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Jones Foley Jr.; parents, Aubert Leon Sr. and Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; bro ther, Thomas Talbot; and sister, Josephine Carmouche. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Harold Gaubert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette for Harold E. Gaubert Sr., 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 11:34 p.m. Nov. 7, 1999. The Rev. Keith J. Derouen of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral will be the celebrant. Jodi M. Bollich, accompanied on the organ by Tom Niel, will sing for the Mass, "On Eagle's Wings," "Ave Maria," "I Shall Not Want" and "The Prayer." Visitation will be 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette. Pall bearers will be his grandsons, Damon, Richard Jr., Randell, Brad, Craig, Ryan, Ted, Brian and Michael Gaubert. He was the husband of Cecile Mouton Gaubert of Lafayette; father of Martha G. Marse, Patrick H. and Ronald J. Gaubert, all of Lafayette, Robert E. Gaubert of Atlanta, Ga., and Harold E. Gaubert Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; father-in-law of Michael C. Marse and Linda Bock Gaubert, both of Lafayette, Betty Calais Gaubert of Atlanta, and Ginger Hollier Gaubert of Phoenix; and brother of Rena Naquin of New Orleans and Dorothy Jowers of Wintergarden, Fla. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camile and Leonise M. Henry Gaubert; sons, Donald C. and Richard C. Gaubert; and brothers, Irving, Reynold, Clarence Sr. and Nolan Gaubert. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. In 1930, he was employed by the Tribune Printing Plant. Upon his retirement from Tribune, he founded the Quick-E-Rubber Stamp Co. in 1954. He was a member of the St. John Cathedral Catholic Community and served as an usher for 40 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1286, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregivers, Iris Landry, Janie Venable, family members and friends, and also to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana. Donations to Cathedral-Carme School Foundation, 848 St. John St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, or to De La Salle Christian Brothers, 1522 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, LA, 70501, are preferred. Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Betty Pippen A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Betty Ann Knight Pippen, 53, a native of New Orleans and res ident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 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 Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She was the companion of Peter A. Bella; daughter of Emelda Martin Knight; mother of Robert David Jr. and Richard Daniel Pippen, and Erica Pippen Billiot; and sister of Alan J. Knight Sr., Alton P. Knight Sr., Robert J. Knight Jr., Linda Knight Theriot and Nettie Knight Lamartina. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Joseph Knight Sr.; and sister, Wanda Knight Hiefnar. She was a store manager at A-1 Appliance in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arran gements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Thursday -- November 11, 1999 Chance Delancy A graveside service was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow for Chance Joseph Walter Delancy, infant, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 8, 1999. He was the son of Connie Billiot and Henri Delancy Sr.; brother of Henri Jr. and Kaylee Delancey; grandson of Ervin Sr. and Betty Billiot, and Charles Delancy; and great-grandson of Adorina Billiot. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Gail Molaison A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Gail Theriot Molaison, 59, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 9, 1999. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Chris M. LeBlanc and Rachel E. Molaison; and sister of Donald A. Theriot, Lucille T. Soudelier and Linda T. Stevens. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norval J. Molaison; parents, Joseph and Estella Brunet Theriot; brothers, Roland J., John R. and Norman P. Theriot; and sister, Esther M. Theriot. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Gregory Choir. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Landry Tregle Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Landry "Poucky" Tregle Jr., 60, a native of Morgan City and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the son of Rosema ry Tregle; father of Baron A. Tregle and Nekki C. Schicksnyder; and brother of Wesley Tregle and Melazie Martindale. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Landry Tregle Sr.; and brother, Norton Tregle. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== November 12, 1999 Edward Bolden A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Edward Charles Bolden, 44, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is the step-son of Hewitt Lee Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Lakyna Bolden of Thibodaux; and brother of Preston Bolden of Vacherie, Ray Lee Sr. and Hewitt Lee Jr., both of Baton Rouge, Darryl Lee of Morgan City, and Debra Bolden, Paula, Lori, Michelle and Sharon Lee, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Mae Bolden Lee; and daughter, Dawn Jones. He served in the Army National Guard and was a cement finisher. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Isaac Holly Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Isaac "Zeke" "Scottie" Holly Sr., 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 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 Mary Jane Holly of Napoleonville; father of Jackie Clark of Amelia, Iesha Isaac Jr. and Isiah Holly, all of Napoleonville; and brother of Shirley Hampton of San Antonio, Texas; Deborah Smith, Fannie Mae Haughton, Alice Miller, Cora, Sherrie and Calvin Holly, all of Napoleonville. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella and Harry Holly; five brothers; and one sister. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Franklin Levron Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Franklin Piere Levron Sr., 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 4:32 p.m. Nov. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Verna Boudre aux Levron of Houma; father of Victor Sr., Dean and Alex Levron, all of Bayou Blue, and Eugene Levron of Houma; and brother of Betty Fremin of Amelia; Vera DeHarte, Berwick Sr., Godfrey and Norris Levron, all of Bayou Blue, Rita Robinson of Schriever, Tina Griffin of Chauvin, and Frances Malbrough of Bayou Dularge. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Franklina Porche Levron; son, Franklin Levron Jr.; and brother, Daniel Levron Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Tammy Naccio A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose for Tammy Lin Naccio, 35, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, who died Nov. 9, 1999. She was the daughter of Norman and Josephine Parfait Naccio; mother of Derek, Jason, KC, Samathia and Kimberly Naccio; and sister of Ricky, Rodney, Chad, Norman Jr., Barbara and Andrew Naccio, Gayle Daigle, Cheryl Burgett, Norma Jean Ramey, Rene Garcia and Debbie Morota. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Celeste Turner A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodau x for Celeste Toups Turner, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. Nov. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Yvonne Donnes Toups; mother of Andy James and Kahlil Turner; and sister of John, Matt and Mark Toups. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred C. Toups; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Donnes, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Toups. Donations to Mental Health are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Monday -- November 15, 1999 Bessie Boyd A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland for Bessie Smith Boyd, 61, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Nov. 12, 1999. The dismissal service was held at 11 a.m. today at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Richmond Boyd Sr. of Raceland; daughter of Octavia Smith of Raceland; mother of Rev. Richmond Jr., Marvin Sr. and Curtis Boyd, all of Raceland; and sist er of Sidney and Melvin Smith, Vivian Hills and Willie Mae Triggs, all of Raceland. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. James Smith; brothers, Calvin, Herman and Edward Smith; and sister, Doretha Farlow. She was a Baptist and a member of the Choir at Bell Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Richard LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Richard Louis LeBlanc, 73, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 8:46 a.m. Nov. 12, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Iona Theriot LeBlanc; father of David, Garon, Rickey and Ronnie LeBlanc, Nancy Leonard, Susan Chiasson and Lisa Colletti; brother of M ildred Usey, Melva Folse and Mary Ann Allemand; half-brother of Benny Jr., Roland and Mable LeBlanc, and Diana Moorman; and step-brother of Louis, Earl and Douglas Guidry, and Janet LeBlanc. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny LeBlanc Sr. and Elva Theriot; step-mother, Lea LeBlanc; son, Glenn LeBlanc; brothers, Raymond, Roy and Robert LeBlanc; and st ep-brother, Albert Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a Marine veteran and a tow boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Wilson Naquin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Wilson Naquin Jr., 51, a native and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 10, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Rachel Peterson of Laport, Colo.; and brother of Glenn Sr. and Fred Naquin, and Claudette Kelleher, all of Houma, Daniel Naquin of Bourg, Connie Thibodaux of Napoleonville, and Bernadette Bernard of Ville Platt. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Claudia Naquin; and grandparents, Edgar and Constance Naquin, and Wilfred and Nora LeCompte. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Lillian Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lillian C. Pierce, 80, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 12, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Elaine Koning; and sister of Norman Plaisance and Gladys Bouvier . She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Pierce; parents, Maurice and Marie Compeaux Plaisance; and brothers, Lawrence, Ernest, Nolan and Norris Plaisance. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Tuesday -- November 16, 1999 Nolan Cedotal A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nolan P. Cedotal, 70, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:52 p.m. Nov. 15, 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 wife of Anna Mae "Toonie" Clement Cedotal; father of Kerry and Glenn Cedatol, Pam Fields, Arlene Kliebert and Stacey LeBlanc; and brother of Alton Cedotal and Calvin Blanchard. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in deat h by his parents, Adeole Cedatol and Annette Hebert Cedatol Blanchard; and sister, Roberta Landry. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the West Thibodaux Fire Company. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Anna George A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette for Anna M. George, 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died Nov. 15, 1999. Monsignor Glen J. Provost, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, will be the celebrant. Jodi Bollich, organist, will sing "Ave Maria," "The Lord's Prayer" and "Hail, Mary, Gentle Woman." Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Nora Buttross of Lafayette; and grandmother of Elizabeth and Eddie Buttross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis George; parents, John and Laura Marisco; sisters, Alvine LeGrone, Katherine Giglio and Patsy Scarpulla; and brother, Anthony Marisco. Donations to the Cathedral-Carmel School Foundation, 848 St. John St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, are preferred. Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Emile Gros Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockpo rt for Emile Joseph Gros Sr., 67, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Martha Davis Gros; father of Emile Jr., Lawrence and Dalton Gros, and Mary Plaisance; and brother of Herbert and Roy Gros. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Leah Bergeron Gros; and sister, Earline Richoux. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion, board member of the Lafourche Parish Recreation Department and a life member of the Underwriters Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Rodenkirch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Joseph E. "Joe" Rodenkirch, 70, a native of El Dorado and resident of Gray, who died at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Patricia Connor Rodenkirch of Gray; father of Thomas Rodenkirch of San Diego, Texas, and Jo Lynn Cheramie of Well ington, New Zealand; and brother of John Rodenkirch of Ocean Springs, Miss., Rita Londers and Margaret Broussard, both of Beaumont, Texas, Josephine Elliot of Lebonon, Penn., and Barbara Smith of Houston. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. and Eva Mae Krutzsinger Rodenkirch; son, Larry Rodenkirch; and sisters, Eda Richardson and Loretta Philmon. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He served in the military and liked to fish. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Peter Verret Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Peter Paul Verret Sr., 77, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:15 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Justin "Jake" Verret; brother of Norman Verret and Irene Robichaux; grandfather of Peter Paul III, Justin and Jesse Verret, and Michelle Rogers; and great-grandfather of Peter IV and Steven Verret, Carl Jr. and Shelby Rogers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Bouzigard Verret; parents, Frank and Ada Mayet Verret; son, Peter Paul Verret Jr.; brother, Norris, Men son, Oscar and Freddie Verret; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Wednesday -- November 17, 1999 Johndes Jones A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Johndes Jones, 2, a native and resident of Dorseyville, who died Nov. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the son of John Jr. and Tabatha Wilson; brother of Gerrard, John, Johneka and Melanie Wilson; grandson of Norman and Mary Jones of Dorseyville, Betty Williams and John Wilson Sr., both of Houma; and step-grandson of Elbert Williams and Barbara Wilson, both of Houma. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Scot t Prejean Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux for Scott David Prejean Jr., 3 months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 3 p.m. Nov. 15, 1999. Burial was at St. Franc is de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Scott and Tiffany Carlos Prejean; brother of Lisa Marie Prejean; and grandson of David and Nettie LeCompte Prejean, and Christopher and Cynthia Cenac Carlos. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Thursday -- November 18, 1999 Glenn Candies A religious service will be celebrated Friday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Glenn Curtis Candies, 53, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 6:40 a.m. Nov. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. A private burial will follow. He was the brother of Tommy Candies, Jacqueline Loupe and Sherry C. Heurtin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Beulah Frickey Candies. He was a parishioner of Mennonite Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland for Thomas John Guidry, 55, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, who died Aug. 31, 1999. Visitat ion will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Jerome W. and Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; brother of Jerome Guidry Jr., Marilyn Guidry Ritchie and Mary Beth Guidry Riffle; uncle of Hunter and Ashley Guidry, Timothy and Kelly Ritchie, Scott Riffle and Dawn Hodges. He was preceded in death by his nephews, David Ritchie and Shane Guidry; and neice, Catherine Ritchie Faucheux. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Richard Jenkins Jr. A religious service will be held a 8 p.m. today at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Richard Jenkins Jr., 49, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 7:04 p.m. Nov. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Alliance. He was the husband of Bessie Williams Jenkins; father of Ingrid Jenkins of Donaldsonville and Racquel Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga.; and brother of Burl Jenkins, Willie Smith, Selena and Helen Smith, and Elizabeth Williams, all of New Orleans, Henry Jenkins, Rosemary Gibson and Beat rice Millien, all of Donaldsonville, and Joseph Smith of Napoleonville. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Sr. and Rebecca Jenkins; one brother; and one sister. He was a deacon at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Earl Trull A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Methodist Church in Luling for Earl A. Trull, 67, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Luling, who died at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery in El Dorado. He was the father of Patrick and Krista Trull; and brother of Ester Trull and Hester Hall. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lavada Vines Trull. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Luling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Friday -- November 19, 1999 Irene Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redee mer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irene Mire Babin, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Leo A. Babin Jr. and Audrey Daigle. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Albert Babin Sr.; parents, Luke and Edna Benoit Mire; son, Melvin J. Babin; brother, Wilton Mire Sr.; and sister, Rose Mire Braud. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Hilda Gros A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Hilda Loupe Gros, 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Paradis, who died at 6:23 a.m. Nov. 18, 1999. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Robert and Susan Gros; and sister of Joyce Fonseca, Jane Gros and Dolly Madere. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Gros; parents, Fortunia and Elda Chaisson Gros; son, Russell Gros; and brother, Pete Loupe. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Moser A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Bible Center Church in Luling for Elizabeth Sunier Moser, 83, a native of Berne, Ind., and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. She was the mother of Sandra Armstrong and Tanya McMillan. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Moser; parents, Edward and Elma Ashbaugher Sunier; brother, James Goodin; and sister, Mary Jane Speicher. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. William Strickland A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for William Nugent Strickland, 71, a native of Rochelle and resident of Houma, who died at 8:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Bonnie Bright Strickland; son of Stella Pearl Nugent Strickland; and father of Bill "Bubba," Richard and Steve Strickland. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Burnham Strickland; and son, Bernie Strickland. He was a World War II Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jeanette Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Jeanette Molaison Tabor, 81, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until funeral time at her residence, 1158 Choctaw Road. Burial will be at the St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. She was the wife of Hudson Tabor; mother of Larry, Ernest, Ray, Percy and Melba Tabor, Betty Cortez and Emelda Rink; and sister of Walter Molaison, Anette Thibodaux and Henrietta Ordoyne. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erenest and Emily Navarre Molaison; two brothers; three sisters; and grandson, Jacob Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Conelia Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Conelia Pellegrin Waguespack, 99, a native of Chauvin and resident of Napoleonville, who died Nov. 18, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the step-mother of Lloyd, Gaston Jr. and A. Ray Waguespack, and Marie Williams. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren an d two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Waguespack Sr., parents, Lovincy and Clothile LaBruyere Pellegrin; step-sons, Minor, Vernon, Lawrence "Bill" and Daniel Waguespack; three brothers, five sisters; and two step-grandchildren. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 51 years, the Ladies Altar Society and Order of Mary. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Woodward A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Shirley Chiasson Woodward, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. Nov. 18, 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 Richard J. and Joseph E. Martinez, Mary-Lynn Dufrene and Ann. M. Naquin; and sister of Lois, Award and Jerry Chiasson, and Evelyn Chiasson Duet. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason A. Woodward; parents, Noah B. and Amy Bergeron Chiasson; brothers, Ray, C.J. and Charles Chiasson; and sister, Mary Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== ===================================== ========================================================== Monday -- November 22, 1999 Collins Bergeron Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr., 91, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma. He was the husband of Lena Theriot Bergeron; father of Gerald and Donald Bergeron, Jean B. Boudreaux and Nancy B. Toups, all of Houma, Linda B. Caskey of Franklin, and Joan B. Lamorie of Laramie, Wyo.; and brother of Anis B. Gates. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Onezele Thibodeaux Bergeron; sons, Charles, Collins Jr. and David Bergeron; brothers, Ellie and J.C. Bergeron; and sisters, Ceciel B. Labie, Adele B. Domangue, Marie B. Daspit, Unis B. Jones and Hazel B. Woodall. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Michael Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Michael Paul Cheramie, 3 months, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4 p.m. Nov. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lonnie Theresia Cheramie; grandson of Ronald Jr. and Laura Cheramie; step-grandson of Dwayne Pitre; great-grandson of Ronald Sr. and Grace Cheramie, and Roland Pitre; and nephew of Kalela, Jynnea and Mackie Cheramie, and Alexis and Corey "Skedder." He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Ethelene Pitre. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Walter Constant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Walter Joseph Constant, 94, a native of Bayou Boeuf and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Pearl Toups Constant; step-father of Esterlina L. Walker, Dolores L. Landry and Audry L. Szush; and brother of Chester Constant and Eugenie C. Guidry. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sy lvestre Albert and Marie Eugenie Walker Constant; four brothers; and seven sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Willie Every Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing for Willie "Jam" Every Sr., 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He was the son of Velma Arsan Every of Thibodaux; father of Willie Every Jr. of Richmond, Calif., Danny Neville, Michael Southall and Darlene Southall Lee, all of Thibodaux, and Gene Neville of Thomasville, Ga.; and brother of Philip and James Every, Irene Harris and Yvonne E. Johnson, all of Thibodaux, Lloyd and Ronald Every, both of Marrero, Arthur Thomas Every of Atlanta, Ga., Ella Narcisse, Barbara Grow and Rose Domino, all of Vacherie, Dianna Pierre of Edgard and Ann Johnson of Gray. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mae Southall; father, Lloyd "Baby" Every Sr.; and one grandchild. He was Baptist. He was a veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Anna Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Anna Mae "Tant Mirr" Percle Gaudet, 76, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ronald, Bucke, David and Laura Gaudet, and Theresa Adams; and sister of Ferwand and John Percle, Alice Richard and Enez Guidry. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Gaudet; parents, Octave and Marie Dade Percle; brothers, Robert and Charles Percle; sisters, Blanche P. Oncale, Rose and Marie Percle, and Modess P. Chiasson; and grandson, Chance Gaudet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Lula Griffin A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Lula B. Griffin, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 16, 1999. A dismissal service was held at 11 a.m. today. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Patricia Joseph of Baton Rouge; and sister of Isaac Lewis of Vallejo, Calif. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Griffin; parents, Isaac Sr. and Ernestine Lewis; daughter, Glor ia Exnouch Matthews; brother, Joseph Lewis; and sisters, Ethel Jenning, Mattie Boatman, Genieve Dennis and Rebecca Lewis. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Stephen Istre A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Pointe aux Chene Assembly of God in Pointe aux Chene for Stephen Lee Istre, 24, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 19, 1999. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Ruth LeBoeuf Istre; son of Malcom and Yvonne Hendon Istre; father of Christian Istre; and step-father of Candice Chaisson. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. John Kelley A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City for John "Gilly" Gilbert Kelley, 86, a native of Bayou Chene and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 19, 1999. Burial was at the Morgan City Cemetery. He was the father of Joanne Benoit, Evelyn Kelley and Yvonne K. Perk, all of Thibodaux; and brother of Harold Kelley of Baldwin, Elda Dixon and Eufame Chauvin, both of Franklin, and John Pearce. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City was in charge of arrangements. Edval Lacomb Jr. A Mass of Chris tian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edval "John" Joseph Lacomb Jr., 58, a native of Gueydan and resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:50 a.m. Nov. 19, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Julia Ferreira Lacomb; son of Mabel Lognion Lacomb; and father of Charles and Daniel Lacomb, and Patricia Lacomb Barnes. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edval Joseph Lacomb Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Marie Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma for Marie U. Rousseau Matherne, 82, a native of Coteau and resident of Houma, who died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Gary, Anthony, Kenneth, Ernest, Phillip, Floyd and Thomas Matherne, Suzzana Kitchens, Nancy LeBouef, Mary Ellen McKee and Margie Yerena. She is also survived by three brothers, one sister, 27 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alban Matherne; parents, Rose Marie Landry and Ernest Rousseau; one brother; and o ne great-granddaughter. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangments. Maria Simon A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Maria Faucheux Simon, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:50 a.m. Nov. 20, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Nolan A. Simon; mother of Maria S. Gravois, Ruby LeBlanc Thomas, Angela S. Zeringue, Christie S. Lassere, and Anne S. Becnel; mother-in-law of Dean A. Gravois, Andrew Zeringue, Lester Lassere and Cory Becnel; sister of Ferducie Jr. and George Faucheux, and Orabella F. Simons; grandmother of Shane M. LeBlanc, Natalie G. Thibodaux, Jennie G. Guidry, Allison M. Zeringue and Kacie A. Becnel; and great-grandmother of Shelby Marca Guidry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferducie Sr. and Martha Haas Faucheux; and brother, Paul Faucheux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Monday -- November 22, 1999 Obituaries Kurtley Boudreau, Ruby Boudreaux, Laura Lewis, Robert Nolan, and Michael Peterson Kurtley Boudreau WASHINGT ON - Funeral services for Mr. Kurtley Anthony Boudreau, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Rev. William Gearheard will conduct the services. Mr. Boudreau, a resident of Washington, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 1999, at his residence. He was a retired electrical and mechanical designer. Survivors include: his wife, Millie Damerau Sellers Boudreau of Washington; three sons, Kirtley A. Boudreau III and wife Sue and Bryan C. Boudreau and wife Judy, both of Opelousas, and Robert C. Boudreau and wife Pam of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Evelyn) L. Wyble of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Mark (Jeannell) Casanova of Cordova, Tenn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Donna Wayne Sovey of Highland, Calif., and Mrs. Barbara Wiltz of Opelousas. Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Boudreaux EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Boudreaux, 76, were held at 1 p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in St. Louis cemetery. The Rev. Matthew Roussel conducted the services. Mrs. Boudreaux, a resident of Eunice, died Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Eunice Community Medical Center. Survivors include: her husband, Abner Boudreaux of Eunice; and a brother, Dempsey Fuselier of Eunice. Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday in Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice, which was in charge of arrangements. Laura Lewis CANKTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Duplechain Lewis, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Lewis, a native of Cankton and a resident of Church Point, died Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: three sons, Ivory Lewis Jr. and Leroy Lewis and his wife Betty, both of Church Point, and Gerald Lewis and his wife Louise of Lake Charles; five daughters, Florine Simon and her husband Navy of Lake Charles, Julia Breaux and her husband Ashton, Peggy Henry and her husband Phillip, Leona Henry and her husband Ignatius, all of Church Point, and Arthurine Eaglin and her husband Floyd of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two foster children. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Lewis Sr.; her father, Mr. Duplechain; and her mother, the former Mable Carter. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ivory Lewis Jr., Leroy Lewis, Gerald Lewis, Phillip Henry, Elcorby Henry and Floyd Eaglin. Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. Robert Nolan Funeral services for Mr. Robert Nolan, 42, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services. Mr. Nolan, a resident of Youngsville, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, November 21, 1999, in Lafayette General Hospital. Laura Lewis CANKTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Duplechain Lewis, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Lewis, a native of Cankton and a resident of Church Point, died Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: three sons, Ivory Lewis Jr. and Leroy Lewis and his wife Betty, both of Church Point, and Gerald Lewis and his wife L ouise of Lake Charles; five daughters, Florine Simon and her husband Navy of Lake Charles, Julia Breaux and her husband Ashton, Peggy Henry and her husband Phillip, Leona Henry and her husband Ignatius, all of Church Point, and Arthurine Eaglin and her husband Floyd of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two foster children. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Lewis Sr.; her father, Mr. Duplechain; and her mother, the former Mable Carter. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ivory Lewis Jr., Leroy Lewis, Gerald Lewis, Phillip Henry, Elcorby Henry and Floyd Eaglin. Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. Robert Nolan Funeral services for Mr. Robert Nolan, 42, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services. Mr. Nolan, a resident of Youngsville, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, November 21, 1999, in Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Carla Benoit Nolan of Youngsville; a son, Brad Allen Nolan of Port Barre; two daughters, Khristy Nolan Duhon of Port Barre and Amy Elizabeth Nolan of Youngsville; two stepdaughters, Ashley and Abbie Babineaux, both of Youngsville; a brother, Raymond Nolan of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Peggy Domingue of Lafayette; and his mother, Marjorie P. Nolan of Opelousas. Mr. Nolan was preceded in death by his father, Joseph H. Nolan; and a sister, Mary Nolan Mayers. Visit ing hours will be observed from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Michael Peterson Funeral services for Mr. Michael Joseph Peterson, 22, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery on the Airport Road. The Rev. Shaw, pastor of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Mr. Peterson, a resident and native of Opelousas, died Monday, November 15, 1999, in Junction City, Kans. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas. Survivors include: his father, Harold Benjamin of Opelousas; his mother, Ms. Romona Peterson of Opelousas; a son, Marquel Mouton of Opelousas; a brother, Jamal Peterson of Opelousas; five sisters, Laquisha Peterson, Shantell Benjamin, Renee Garrette, Annette Fruge and Velma Morris, all of Opelousas; two nephews, Tre- von Peterson and Ge -Vonta Peterson, both of Opelousas; and a special friend and mother of the deceased's son, Rachelle Mouton of Opelousas. Mr. Peterson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manny Peterson, Beatrice Peterson, Nola Birott and Martin Benjamin. A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Tuesday -- November 23, 1999 Clyde Hebert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Clyde A. Hebert Sr., 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died Nov. 23, 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 St. Ellie Cemetery. He was the husband of Ann Fanguy Hebert; father of Clyde A. Jr. and Joanie Hebert, Cathy and Carla Pellegrin, Sandy Henry and Tammy LeBoeuf; and brother of Nolan and Alvin Hebert. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalis Hebert and Agnes White Hebert Arceneaux; and granddaughter, Kandace Pellegrin. He was Catholic. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Sophie Hunter A religious service will be held at noon today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Sophie Butler Hunter, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Shirley Seymour and James J. Hunter, both of New Orleans; and sister of Harry Banks of Labadieville. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Banks and Philomene Butler; three sisters; one brother; and grandchildren. Gaskin-Tilley Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Pauline LaRose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Pauline "Maw Maw" Dennis LaRose, 90, a native of Buras and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:20 a.m. Nov. 22, 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 in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Darle ne Stevens; step-mother of Rene LaRose; and sister of Nola D. Foret. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theogene T. LaRose; parents, John and Leona Casbon Dennis; and brothers, Paul and Walter Dennis. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Thursday -- November 25, 1999 Bret Beadle A religious service were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve for Bret Richard Beadle, 26, a resident of Reserve who died at 3 a.m. on Nov. 21, 1999. He was the fiance of Brandy Catalano of Norco; son of David and Sandra Beadle of Reserve; brother of Bryan Beadle of Reserve and Beth Haddock of Dallas, Texas; grandson of Henry and Shirley Beadle of Reserve and Beatrice Evans Cole of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.W. Evans. Millet-Guidry Funeral Home of LaPlace was in charge of arrangements. Barbara Milliman A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Barbara Comeaux Milliman, 84, a nati ve of Church Point and resident of Garland, Texas who died on Nov. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at McBride Cemetery in Church Point. She was the mother of Byron and Richard Milliman and Mary Ann Brescher. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. Ira Milliman; parents, Honore and Effie Murrel Comeaux; brothers, Larry, Elridge, and Roger Comeau; and sisters, Cindy Savoy and Roberta Sonnier. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Annie Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Annie Caillouet Gautreaux, 81, a native of Montz and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 in Houma. She was the mother of Pearl Tramontana, Yvonne St. Romain, Linda Verret and Deborah Champagne; sister of Russell Caillouet and George Caillouet; grandmother of Ralph C., Mark A. and Joseph Dean Tramontana, Roxanne T. Simoneaux, Charlotte S. Pitre, Callie E. Gautreaux, Grady D. Verret and Sarah E. Champagne. She is al so survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-granchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gautreaux; parents, Paul and Edna Morvant Caillouet; brothers, Ferdinand and Paul Caillouet; sisters, Mathilda DeCarlo, Lena Rivet, Margaret Trippi, Mildred and Pauline Arabie, and Bridget and Bernadette Caillouet; and grandson, Carl St. Romain. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Bartarigo Catholic Church and a member of the Council on Aging. In lieu of flowers, contact the Cancer Research Center, Camp Blue Bird at 850-6300. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Forest Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Forest "Cisco" A. Plaisance, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:26 a.m. Nov. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Ricky Plaisance, Barbara and Geraldine Cheramie, Gloria Rodrigue, Mary Bruce, Gail Serigny and Linda Billiot; and brother of Raymond Plaisance, Winnie Mae Bouffanie, Elsie Mae Dufrene, Rita Landry and Velma Clulee. He is also survived by 18 gran dchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearly Bouffanie Plaisance; parents, Leon and Maggie Orgeron Plaisance; brother, Warren Plaisance; and grandson, Steve Lee Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of American Legion Post #315 and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Audrey Sherman A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Audrey Jean Sherman, 5 0, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Nov. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Clarence Sherman of Belle Rose; daughter of Ernestine Richard of Belle Rose; mother of Zebrita Williams and Shenita Sherman, both of Belle Rose; sister of Wanda Richard and Alonia Watts, both of New Orleans; Lettie Steward of Belle Rose; Edward and Renard Richard of Belle Rose; Kentrell Richard of St. Rose; and Elvis Richard of Convent. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Clarence Sherman II; and sisters, Joyce Ollis and Veronese Sherman. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home i s in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Friday -- November 26, 1999 Lillian Belanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lillian "Tuttie" Rita Naquin Belanger, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:02 a.m. Nov. 25, 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. Bridgette Cemetery. She was the mother of Leo, Lance, Ward and Max Belanger, Billie Breaux, Nancy Price and Patti Sonier; and sister of Mary "Mae" Robichaux, Luci Barrios and Florence "Chunie" Moore. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Melanie Guidry Naquin; brothers, Freddie, Albert "Boy," Guy and Kurby Naquin; and sisters, Isabelle and Annette Naquin. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Mary Oden A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bethany for Mary Etta Holcombe Oden, 79, a native of Burkbernette, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. She was the mother of Robert Oliver Oden of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., James Joseph Oden of Gardnerville, Nev., Mary Elton Oden Lubert of Marathon, Fla., and Nancy Oden of Houma; and sister of Helen Holcombe of Vivian. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sol Elton Oden; parents, James Robert Colston and Winnie Lee Taylor Oden; and brother, Jim Bob Holcombe. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Poindexter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Shirley Mae Poindexter, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Nov. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph Poindexter Jr. of Raceland; mother of Linda Bergeron and Charlotte Richard, both of Raceland; and sister of Joyce Raymond Porter, Joanne Raymond Smith, Laverne, Curtis, Gillis, Stanley, Eric and Ulysses Raymond, all of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Sr. and Earlene Davis Raymond; brother, Nelson Raymond Jr.; an d granddaughter, Kejuantia Richard. She was Baptist and the organist for Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Monday -- November 29, 1999 Tillman Esteve Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Tillman Francis Esteve Jr., 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Patricia Jane Young Esteve of Houma; father of Tina Marie Mason and Tanya Ann Sturrock, both of Houma; step-father of Melody Anne Bergeron of Bossier City, Nicole Lynn Price of Gibson, Maurice Gamberella of Florida, Dwight Jr. and Sterling Joseph Bergeron, both of Houma; and brother of Maxine Seavers of Alameda, Calif., Johanna Chryssoverges of Warrior, Ala., and Opal Blanchard of Bourg. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tillman F. Sr. and Julia Marie Ellender Esteve. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was the executive vice president of repair for Bollinger Shipyard. He was a member of South Central Industrial Association, Offshore Marine Association and the Harvey Canal Industrial Association. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Neva Jambon A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Neva L. Jambon, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 26, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph "Joe" Jambon; mother of Lynette Duet, Marcy Boudreaux and Roxane Pitre; and sister of William Jr., Steve and Dr. James Leonard, and Virgis Haley. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Anita Broussard Leonard; brother, Leander Leonard; and sister, Angelique Canalizo. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She liked to read and was a supporter of the Lafourche Parish Library. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Lester LeBlanc Jr. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Des Allemands Mennonite Church i n Des Allemands for Lester "Bobby" LeBlanc Jr., 64, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 25, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clarice Cotton LeBlanc; son of Ida Tastet LeBlanc; father of Angela LeBlanc of Des Allemands and Cynthia Matherne of Luling; step-father of Gerald Flannagan of West Monroe; brother of Marvin and Manford LeBlanc, Betty Savoie, Lutie Verda and Carol Alvarez; and step-brother of Glory LeBlanc of Metairie and Nancy Martinez of El Paso, Texas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Bobby LeBlanc Sr.; and son, Anthony Brian LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Irene Meaux A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Irene Pellegrin Meaux, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, who died Nov. 27, 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 Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of Leroy Meaux Sr.; mother of Edward, Charles and Evelia Leonard, Jonathan Meaux, Elaine Henley and Anna Page; and sister of Paul, Terry and Gary Crochet, Christopher Bourg and Gladys Foret. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles P. Leonard Sr.; sons, Paul Leonard and Leroy Meaux Jr.; and sister, Leona Voisin. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Malcolm Meyn A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Malcolm Anthony "Jack" Meyn, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gertrude Veeder Meyn; and father of Malcolm Jr., M.D., J.D., of Cincinnati, Ohio , Gerald Thomas of Philadelphia, Donald Frederick of Mandeville, Kenneth John of Kenner, Judith Ann Weimer of Thibodaux and Kathleen Veeder Newton of Evansville, Ind. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Nicholas and Edna Louise Korhrumpf Meyn. He was a charter member of the Louisiana State Nuclear Energy Board; was an organizer and board member of the Independent Laboratory Assurance, Ltd., of Bermuda; an organizer of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute and its first president; a board memb er and past president of Associated Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans; chairman of Selective Service Draft Board No. 43, Louisiana, until that service was discontinued; was active for over 30 years with the Boy Scouts of America; was honorary member of the American Council of Independent Laboratories, Inc.; an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2925 of New Orleans; and a member of Colonial Golf and Country Club in Harahan for over 30 years. In Thibodaux, he was president of the Bayou Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association, served four years on the board of directors of the Bayou Country Club; was a member of Mayor Warren Harang's Blue Ribbon Committee and a member of the Bayou Industrial Group. He was listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1954, 1956 and 1959; Dictionary of International Biography, 1968; and Who's Who is Commerce and Industry, 1955. After graduating from high school in 1931, he was employed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans district, serving in the Atchafalaya Basin for four years, resigning with the rank of surveyor. His education was enhanced by studies with the International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa. He was employed by Pittsburg Testing Laboratory of Pennsylvania for 26 years, having achieved the t itle of District Manager of the southern district. In 1962, with two partners, he formed the company of Delta Testing and Inspection, Inc. He was its first president and remained in that position until 1978 when his son Donald became president. He has held the title of Chairman of the Board of the company until his death. Donations to E.D.White Catholic High School Foundation, 555 Cardinal Dr., Thibodaux, LA, 70301, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Murphy Oliver A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Murphy D. "Black" Oliver, 59, a native of Dorseyville and resident of Klotzville, who died Nov. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ernestine Miles Oliver of Klotzville; father of Malcolm Oliver Sr. of Donaldsonville, and Teresita and Markita Oliver, both of Klotzville; and brother of Marion Oliver of Donaldsonville, Henderson Oliver III and Vernal Oliver Sr., both of Dorseyville, Kenneth Oliver of Hawaii and Alton Oliver Sr. of Thibodaux. He was preceded in d eath by his parents, Elvia and Henderson Oliver Jr. He was a self-employed cement finisher. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Gerald Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Gerald Theodore Peltier, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 24, 1999. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 6:30 p.m. until wake service at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the step-son of Cornelius Harris; father of Marlyn Peltier Brooks, Veronica Peltier McGuinn, Janice Peltier, Lisa Peltier Rhodes and Kenneth Peltier; and brother of Constance Neville, Ernest, Raymond Jr. and Lambert Peltier. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Evalina Peltier; sister, Valerie Ross; and brother, Sylvester Peltier Sr. He was a U.S. Korean War Air Force veteran. He was a member of Southern University Board of Supervisors and chairman of the Lafourche Parish Black Caucus. He was the first black elected official to the Thibodaux City Council from 1978 until his death. He served as c oordinator for the Louisiana State Department of Education, director of Testing at Nicholls State University, former teacher at Kent Hadley and Raceland Junior High Schools, and past commander of Raymond Stafford Post No. 513 of the American Legion. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Richard Rodriguez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Richard "Blup" Rodriguez, 33, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, who died at 2 a.m. Nov. 27, 1999. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the son of Manuel and Malvina Bourg Rodriguez; father of Christopher and Glenn Rodriguez and Shannon Billiot; and brother of Gary Rodriguez, Wendy Cheramie, Rosalie "Lalee" Blanchard, Rosalie "Nin" Blanchard and Floence Zeringue. He was an employee of Travis's Imports. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Beulah Toups A religious service will be held today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Beulah A. Toups, 81, a native of Crowley and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:25 p.m. Nov. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the mother of Rod Toups, Phyllis Winfree a nd Sandra Ali; and sister of Ethel McMillan. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Constant "Tony" Toups; parents, Seulice and Marie Janies Aguillard; brother, Gable Aguillard; sisters, Lena Huessers, Anna LeBlanc, Irene Harold and Lillian LeBlanc. She was a member of Valentine Baptist Mission and a charter member of First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Tuesday -- November 30, 1999 Eddie Batiste A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Eddie Batiste, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Robert Lewis Sr. of Labadieville; brother of Ernest and Richard Batiste, and Jessie Albert, all of San Francisco, Calif., Elnora Johnson and Julia Batiste, both of Labadeville, and Emily williams of Thibodaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was prec eded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Florence Williams Batiste; brothers, Dudley, John, Edward and Herbert Batiste; and sister, Enola Henderson. He was Baptist and a member of St. Mark Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Heather Bell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Heather Marie Bell, 10, a native and resident of Dulac, who died at 11:40 p.m. Nov. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday 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 daughter of Gary "Clutch" and Peggy Parfait Bell; sister of Derrick Parfait Sr., and Amber, Sara and Brittany Bell; granddaughter of Mary Parfait Dupre and Carolyn "Patsy" Billiot; step-granddaughter of Joseph Billiot; and great -granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oris Verdin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Murphy Parfait Sr. and Merlin Bell; and step-grandfather, Dudley Dupre Sr.. She was Catholic. She attended Grand Caillou Middle School and liked fishing and playing ball. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Yvonne Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, who died at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Edna Guidroz Boudreaux; and brother, Charles Boudreaux Jr. She taught religion at Our Lady of the Rosary for many years and taught school over 40 years. She also played the church organ for many weddings and funerals. Donations to your favorite charity are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Gwendolyn Cooks A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Kert Cooks of Thibodaux; daughter of Ernest Jr. and Carrie Mel Johnson Reed; mother of Derrick and Floyd Reed, both of Thibodaux, and Cordella Reed of Fort Riley, Kansas; and sister of Ronald Reed Sr. of Lake Charles, Ernest Reed III of Fort Riley, Gregory and Valerie Reed, Shaendler Green and Carolyn Daggs, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Levi Sr. and Cordella Johnson. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Kirby Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Kirby A. Naquin, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, wh died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Green Oaks Memorial Parks in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Loretta Benoit Naquin; father of Gary and Lisa Naquin, and Gwen Naquin Tiner; and brother of Phyllis Naquin LeBlanc. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Elda Chauvin Naquin Sr. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. M.C. Perry A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope World Outreach Center in Houma for M.C. Perry, 67, a native of Port Allen and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 29, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Joycelyn Perry; father of Kenneth Paul Perry of Patterson, Ellen Perry Benson of Shreveport, and Margaret Perry Tarpley of Alexandria; and brother of Richard Flynn Perry of Downsville, Robert Terrance Perry of Hyattsville, Maryland and Patricia Perry Andrus of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, M.C. Sr. and Mary Margaret O'Dillion Perry. After graduating high school in Iota, he enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard. With the onset of the Korean War, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force and was assigned to B-29 Superfortress bombers. Upon completion of his military service, he returned to college and became a high school teacher, having taught in schools in Louisiana and Virginia. He was a lifetime certified teacher as well as a certified guidance counselor in both states. He was a consultant for a major school textbook publisher for many years. He traveled five states in the Southwestern U.S. as well as the Territory of Guam giving seminars and lectures to educators in the fields of English, literature, composition and the social sciences. He wrote for many years on special assignment for The Houma Courier. He hosted a classical music program and did spot news. For 19 years he broadcast live election returns for various radio stations in the Houma-Thi bodaux area. He was a licensed pilot for over 30 years and in 1983, along with his son Ken and wife Joycelyn, opened Perry Flying Center. He served as chairman of the board. He served as president until the end of 1998 when he retired and his son, Ken, was named president and CEO. He was active in the day to day operations of the business until the last few weeks, when his health began to deteriorate. Donations to the Vandebilt Catholic High School Endowment Fund, 209 South Hollywood Road, Houma, LA, 70360, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Marguerite Stein A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Marguerite Webre Stein, 79, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 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 Mary Jane Duet, Clare Hymel, Cary, Gerald, Mark and Anthony Stein, all of Vacherie, Huey, Bruno, Ronald, Roland, Stephen, Edmond and Patrick Stein, all of Chackbay, and Drew Stein of North Carolina; and sister of Mary Barre of Westwego, Frances Williams of Seattle, Wash., Agnes Wright of Denton, Texas, and Bessie Rougee and Demase Webre, both of Vacherie. She is a lso survived by 32 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Stein; parents, John C. and Uraine Webre; daughter, Margaret Stein; and sons, Guy and Claude Stein. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Correction In Monday's obituary on Neva Leonard Jambon, her son, Joel Jambon's name was left off. =============================================================================================== ===============================================================================================