Thibodeaux Daily Comet April, 2000 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 -- April 03, 2000 Aline Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Catholic C hurch for Aline LeBouef Boudreaux, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 11:30 p.m. March 31, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Russell LeBouef and Jeannie Marcel of Bayou Blue, Ruffin LeBouef of Bayou Dularge, Geraldine Ledet of Gray, Jeanette Trahan and Joyce Naquin of Houma and O???Neil LeBouef of Lafollotte, Tenn.; and sister of Junius Marcel of Houma, Irene Porche of Bayou Blue and Vitrine Daigle of Gray. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, O???Neil LeBouef; second husband, Ernest Boudreaux; parents, Louis and Augusta Duet Marcel; brother, Eugene Marcel; and sisters, Flavia Thibodeaux and Celina Boquet. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements Franklin Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Franklin P. Boudreaux, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, who died at 12:15 p.m. April 2, 2000. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the brother of Norris J. Boudreaux of Dulac, Joseph D. ??oJ.D.??? Boudreaux of Montegut and Edna Boudreaux Lirette of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie P. and Clarice M. Ledet Boudreaux; brothers, Magnus, Dennis, Druis and Peter Boudreaux; and sisters, Beulah and Wilma LeBouef and Lonise Lirette. He was Catholic. He was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army infantry. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Alzina Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alzina Galliano Hebert, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, who died at 8:55 p.m. April 1, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Albert Hebert Sr.; mother of Albert Hebert Jr. and Clemelia ??oCammy??? Foret; and sister of Marie Mae Grigsby. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayborne and Noemie Guidry Galliano; brothers, Peter, Louis and Harry Galliano; and sister, Isabella Adams. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements Russell Hebert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for R ussell H. ??oCoco??? Hebert Sr., 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:25 a.m. April 2, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Russell Jr., Charles, Gerald, Dean, Jackie, Dale, Don, Terry and Betty Hebert and brother of Ivy, Henry ??oPicky,??? Aaron, Reese, Amos, Junius ??oBud,??? Peter and Wallace Hebert and Clara Neil. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Dupre Hebert; parents, Henry L. Sr. and Juliene Duplantis Hebert; son, Larry Hebert; brothers, Walter, Morris, William and Charles Ray Hebert; sisters, Frances Hebert and Lois Crochet; and grandson, Michael Hebert. He was Catholic. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps Air Sea Rescue. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9608 and American Legion Post 272. His hobby was carpentry. He was a retired welder from Main Iron Works. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Christian Phipps A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Christi an M. Phipps, six months, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:32 p.m. March 31, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Grover J. Phipps III and Callie R. Billiot and brother of Trey, Allie and Joyce Billiot. He was a parishioner of the Frst Church of the Nazarene. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements Herbert Quatrevingt Sr. Herbert "Gabby-Jo" Quatrevingt Sr., 58, a native and resident of Raceland, was cremated Sunday. He was the companion of Patricia "Pat" Douglas; son of Mable Bergeron Quatrevingt; father of Herbert "Gabby" Jr., Chad and Mark Quatrevingt, Stacey Q. Foret, Lori Q. Folse and Janae Q. Freeze; and brother of Roland and Junius Quatrevingt, Mayola Plaisance, Mary Ann Folse and Vernice Pertuit. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Robert ??oBedon??? J. Quatrevingt. He served in the U.S. Army. He was the treasurer for Lafourche Parish Fire District #1. His hobbies were fishing and gardening. Donations to family members are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Estelle Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at P.J. McMahon and Sons Funeral Home of New Orleans for Estelle Adams Richard, 85, a resident of New Orleans, who died at 9:47 p.m. April 1, 2000. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. She was the mother of Ransdell M. Hebert and step-mother of Earl Richard and Audrey R. Guillot. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roland J. Hebert; second husband, Alphan J. Richard; brother, Lloyd Adams; and sisters, Pearl A. Jordan, Mabel Naquin, Bernadette "Bea" Mahl, Winnefred "Mae" Mahl, Clarabelle "Bella" Vogler and Leona Warren. Donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society are preferred. P.J. McMahon and Sons Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Verret Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Dennis J. "Boyo" Verret Jr., 65, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, who died at 6:05 p.m. March 31, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the companion of Lucille Ledet of Houma; son of Celina Verret of Raceland; and brother of Francis "Frank" Ver ret of Chauvin, Larry Verret of Marble Falls, Texas, Westley Verret of Bayou Dularge, Jerry Verret of Lafayette, Mary Pertuit of Racelan d, Sara Levron of Myrtle Grove, Bessie Bourg of Bay Town, Texas and Addie Heinmeyer of Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis J. Verret Sr.; brother, Wiley Verret; and sister, Eula Mae Verret. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. .............................................................................................. .............................................................................................. Tuesday -- April 4, 2000 Oscar Gann A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church for Oscar "Al" Gann, 76, a native of Gorman, Texas, and resident of Jennings, who died at 11:05 a.m. April 1, 2000. Visitation will be 2:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Angels-Calvary Cemetery. He was the husband of Emily Waguespack Gann of Jennings; father of Darcy Leah Gann of Prairieville, Michael A. Gann of Grand Prairie, Texas, Patrick C. Gann of Richfield, N.C., and Terry C. Gann of Houston; and brother of Rubye G aede of Andrews, Texas, Opal Jefferson of Denver City, Texas, Ada Murrell Proctor of Hurst, Texas, Tommie Sue Coleman of Littleton, Colo., and Corbert O. Gann of Amarillo, Texas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He served in the Army during World War II. He attended MacMurray College in Abilene, Texas. He was a retired district superintendent with Gulf State Utilities. He was a member and past president of the Jennings Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Rotary Club, a member of the Ukulele Group, and past president of OLL School Board. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, where he served in the choir, as a lay leader, minister of communion, and on the parish council and a trustee. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements. Doris LaRose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Doris Ordoyne LaRose, 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8 p.m. April 2, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wade, Karen, Connie and Cheryl LaRose; sister of Leonie "Jay" Jr. and Anna Ordoyne, Lorraine Sanchez, Irene Clement, Linda Rodrigue, Rose Hebert, Carrie Boudreaux, Margaret LaRose, Rita McDonald and Agnes Glaeiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joachim "Joe" LaRose; parents, Leonie Sr. and Lucille Thibodaux Ordoyne; and brother, Clement Ordoyne. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Clara Vegas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Clara P. Vegas, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:50 p.m. April 3, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of August Vegas and Carolyn "Kay" Danos; and sister of Bertman Pitre, Verline Gisclair, Janet Lafont and Mabel Galjour. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Vegas; parents, August and Alzina D. Pitre; and brothers, Hayman Pitre and Harold "T-Brown" Plaisance. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters and choir. She was a eucharistic minister and lector. She was the recipient of the Bishop's Stewardship Award. Donations to Holy Rosary Catholic School, P.O. Box 40, Larose, LA, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- April 05, 2000 Euchrise Guidry A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Larose for Euchrise Guidry, 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:33 p.m. April 4, 2000. Visitation will be 3 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of James, Micheal and Raymond Guidry, Mary Ann Collins, Mary Lee Lasseigne, Joyce Pennison and Gale Lafont; and sister of Mac and Stoney Hotard. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Guidry Sr.; son, Paris Guidry Jr.; sisters, Verna Hanna and Elanor Juno; and one grandson. She was a parishioner of First Baptist Church in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Dorothy "Dot" Champagne Martin, 65, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:50 p.m. April 4, 2000. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Agnes Champagne; mother of Donna Martin of Marrero, and Alison Martin of Cut Off; sister of Roy Champagne, Janet Dugas and Peggy C. Toups; and grandmother of Tristan, Brisk and Jordan Martin. She was preceded in death by her father, Madio Champagne; and brother, Herbert Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the La Societe D'Encouragement Cancer Support Group. She enjoyed traveling and shopping. She was secretary for the South Lafourche Discount Center for 35 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Takia Naquin A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg for Takia Naquin, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died April 2, 2000. She was the daughter of Betsy Naquin and Corey Brown; and sister of Terrence Joseph, Terrell Toussant and Tanisha Tala Naquin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Trond Ellis Naquin; and sister, Riley James Naquin. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Adeline Thibodaux A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw for A deline Marie Delatte Thibodaux, 75, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:45 a.m. April 4, 2000. She was the mother of Calvin Joseph Thibodaux and Flossie T. Hebert. She was also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Thibodaux; parents, Clerfe and Louve Ordogne Delatte; and brother, Adam Delatte. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Emile Veillon A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City for Emile Veillon, 77, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Morgan City, who died April 3, 2000. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Reba Smith Veillon of Morgan City; father of Wayne E. Veillon of Thibodaux, Emily V. Pope of Katy, Texas, and Nancy Crochet of Morgan City; and brother of Alice Lasseigne of Lafayette. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annette V. Poret; parents; four brothers; and four sisters. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- April 0 6, 2000 Lillie Allen A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lillie H. M. Allen, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 3, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She wa s the former wife of George Allen of Thibodaux; mother of Patricia Triggs of Thibodaux and Edward Morgan Jr. of Lafayette; and sister of David and Issac Hudson, Mary H. Triggs and Laura H. King, all of Thibodaux, Cecile H. Broussard of Houston, Rebecca Hudson of Alexandria, Clarence Jackson of Florida, Wilbert Hudson of New Orleans and Lawrence Hudson of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Morgan Sr.; parents, Dave and Laura Hudson; and daughter, Betty A. Morgan. She was Baptist, and a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rosalie Chelette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shield of God Ministry in Bayou Blue for Rosalie M. Ledet Chelette, 64, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, who died at 6:15 p.m. April 5, 2000. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the wife of Ray G. Chelette of Houma; daughter of Mable Thibodeaux Ledet of Crown Point; mother of Debbie Bonvillain of Bourg, Linda Theriot and Connie Duplantis, both of Houma, and Delma Ann Linson of Montegut; step-mother of Gibby and Tony Chelette, Barbara Bonvillain, Merry Rodrigue and Marie Hebert; and sister of Rudolph, Clifford, Lawrence, Jimmy, Larry and Lenny Ledet, Mabel Rogers, Geraldine Cardinal, Jenny Pendleton, Elaine Madere, Adele Dardar and Velma Fabre. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William J. Ledet Sr.; and brothers, William Jr. and David Ledet. She was Christian and a member of Shield of God Ministry. She was the retired owner and operator of Rosalie and Ray's Steak House in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- April 10, 2000 Hazel Bernard A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Hazel Prosperie Bernard, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:35 a.m. April 8, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Russell Kiger, Sr., Angelina K. Dardar, Sylvia K. Billiot, Annette B. Bellanger, Cynthia Bernard and Cathy Cooksey; step-mother of Connie B. Gaudet, Donna Lynn B. Selvage and Evelyn Savoie; and sister of Lloyd Prosperie. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Kiger; second husband, Martin Bernard; parents, Cryica and Louise Lapeyrouse Prosperie; sons, George, Gary and Michael Kiger; and three granddaughters. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Brock A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Hazel Bernice Flaharty Brock, 93, a native of Frontenac, Kan. and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11:45 p.m. April 6, 2000. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the mother of Judy Brock Fiedler of Chauvin. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar L. Brock; parents, Edward and Grace Trout Flaharty; and brothers, Leonard "Pat" and Lawrence "Mike" Flaharty. She was a homemaker and a mem ber of Eastern Star A.W. Connely Chapter #117. She was a parishioner of Christ Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Elodia Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Elodia M. Guidry, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:20 p.m. April 8, 2000. Burial was at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jacques Guidry, Daisy Long and Lisa Trahan; and sister of Michael, Henry, Alfred and Latitia Martin and Josephine Cure. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacques ??oJack??? Guidry; parents, Andrew and Elvina Latapie Martin; son, Andrew Guidry; grandson, Jessie Paul Trahan Jr.; brother, Andrew Martin; and sister, Rita Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Charlotte Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Charlotte Kadlecek Hebert, 74, a native of Vienna, Austria and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:50 a.m. April 6, 2000. Visitation will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off. Burial will be at Cher amie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Lanson Hebert Sr.; and mother of Lanson Jr., Jack and Tim Hebert and Dorothy Boudreaux. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Antoinette Kadlecek; and brother, Alto Kadlecek. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Margie Rodrigue A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God in Bayou Blue for Margie Rodrigue, 71, a native of Westwego and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 9:18 p.m. April 4, 2000. Visitation will be 3 to 11 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife of Willard Rodrigue; mother of Elie Rodrigue of California, Willie, Mark and Willard "Benny" Rodrigue, all of Houma, Allen Rodrigue, Margaret Adams Margie Rowland and Alethea Doud, all of Texas, David Rodrigue of Schriever, Virgie Poole and Cynthia Schroeder, both of Lake Charles, Elizabeth Wooten of Arizona, Angela Freeman, Laura Pinksten and Glenda Bower, all of Louisiana and Melissa Cantrelle of Missouri; and sister of Curtis Ledet Sr. of Houma, Harold and Elie Ledet and Mayola Plaisance, all of Bourg. She is also survived by 60 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Elda Bergeron Ledet; brothers, Franklin Sr., Russell Sr., Marvin Sr. and Albert Ledet; and sister, Cecelia "Sis" Alleman. She was a member of the Women's Ministries, BGMC and Bayou Blue Assembly of God for thirty years. She enjoyed quilt making, sewing and reading. She was a housewife. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- April 11, 2000 Cecile Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Cecile Roger Landry, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 p.m. April 10, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Patsy and Diana Blanchard; and sister of Octavia Fields. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Landry; parents, Emile and Clara Guillot Roger; b rothers, Emile Jr. and Adam Roger; and sisters, Lilia Fields and Marie Roger. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Rita Morvant A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Westside Funeral Home on the Westbank Expressway for Rita Mae Bonvillian Morvant, 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, who died at 9:30 p.m. April 9, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial w ill be at Westlawn Cemetery. She was the wife of Artney V. Morvant; mother of Artney "A.J." J., and Mary Morvant, Sheila Savoy, Sharon Gondrella and Gail Quebedeaux; and sister of Elizabeth "Betty" Perez. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mable Pitre Bonvillian; and brother, Harry "Francis" Bonvillian. Hayward Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Hayward A. Simoneaux, 84, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 5:40 p.m. April 10, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Terry B. Simoneaux, Karleen Hurst, Nell Turner, Mavis Menuet and Marcia Simoneaux; and brother of Morris Simoneaux, Evy Dille, Hazel Mabile, Elsie Boudreaux, Lee Anna Melancon, Alma Pizani and Emily Himel. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Cupello Simoneaux; parents, Louis and Laura Richard Simoneaux; brother, Edward Simoneaux; and sister, Lucilla Cook. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ April 12, 2000 Euris Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Euris Matherne, 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, who died at 8:15 a.m. April 11, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Verdie Muller; father of Donald, Kirk and Gregory Matherne, Agnes M. Danos, Stacey M. Rodrigue and Kim M. Thibodeaux; and brother of Eroy, Weldon and James Matherne, Lorella Rodrigue and Rose Ledet. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice C. Matherne; parents, Emeleuse and Sidonia Dufrene Matherne; brother, Alloyd Matherne; and sister, Bernice Ordorne. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Holy Name Society. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- April 13, 2000 There were no obituaries in today's Daily Comet ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- April 14, 2000 James Blythe A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Ala., for James Bishop Blythe, 58, a native of Wadley, Ala., and resident of Alexander City, who died April 13, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Darian Prim Baptist Cemetery in Daviston, Ala. He was the father of Derrick Blythe of Alexander City; and brother of Lynn Blythe of New Site, Ala. He is also survived by two grandchildren. H e was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Elam and Tressa Bennie Blythe. He was an inspector and surveyor for Transco. Radney's Funeral Home of Alexander City is in charge of arrangements. Bobby Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Bobby "Pal" Cheramie, 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 4:37 a.m. April 13, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Levita C. Cheramie; father of David James Cheramie and Donna Cheramie Cromer; father-in-law of Tarina Cheramie and Gregory Cromer; brother of Sullivan Cheramie and Enola Felarise; grandfather of Brandy Dantin and Gabrielle Cheramie; great-grandfather of Joey, Trey and Laree Dantin; and grandfather-in-law of Dudley J. Dantin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Rosie Callais Cheramie; son, Randy Cheramie; and brother, Chester Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. He was the owner of Cigar's Marina, Restaurant and Motel in Grand Isle. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Doris Johnson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Old Fountain Ba ptist Church in Thibodaux for Doris Brown Johnson, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:50 a.m. April 8, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Brenda Britten, and Cleveland Jr. and Sylvia Johnson, all of Thibodaux; and sister of Ernest Thomas, Scuddy and Gertrude Brown, Louise Williams, Lillie Millie, Linda Johnson, Lois Mathews, and Edward Phillip, Charlie, Charles and Julia Miller, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Johnson Sr.; parents, Rubin and Rebecca Thomas Brown; daughter, Terry Lynn Johnson; brother, Murphy Brown; and sister, Margaret Jules. She was Baptist and a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed children, cooking and her family very much. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jeffery Johnson A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Jeffery "Stickbeater" Johnson, 40, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died April 7, 2000. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. u ntil funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at Virginia Baptist Church Cemetery in Ewellville. He was the husband of Rose Henry of Donaldsonville; son of Ora S. Southall Thompson of Donaldsonville; father of Jeffery Jr., Antonio, Christen and Corscia Johnson, all of Donaldsonville; and brother of Samuel Thompson of Danville, Va., Catherine Jacobs, Irene Sharrette and Carolyn Cahn, all of Donaldsonville, and Florida Washinton of Huntsville, Ala. He was a laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Paul Navarre A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Paul Navarre, 74, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:15 p.m. April 12, 2000. His body was donated to science. He was the brother of Ida Max of Columbus, Ga., Agnes Rodrigue of Thibodaux, Florence Peltier of Labadieville, Mary Ann Price of Chauvin, and Theresa Fontana and Mary Lee Guidry, both of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Navarre; brothers, Robert and Preston Navarre; and sister, Irene Navarre. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church. He was retired from Crescent Construction. Velma Owens A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Velma Owens, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 10, 2000. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Carolyn, Lionel, Morrell, Henry, Milleage and Steve Owens, Catherine Gramma, Vera Oliver and Alma Douglas, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Elvina Shanklin Owens; sister, Dorothy Owens; and brothers, Billy and Jimmie Owens. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Nicholas Robertson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nicholas Andre Robertson, 18, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:25 p.m. April 12, 2000. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Andrew and Terri Breaux Robertson; and grandson of Emile Jr. and Sylvia Roques, and Russell and Glen da Breaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Marie Robertson. He was a graduate of St. Genevieve School, a senior at E.D. White Catholic High School and a member of the E.D. White football team. Donations to the Heart of America Bone Marrow Donor Register, 2025 Gravier St., Suite 120, New Orleans, LA, 70112, are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Jeannette Streams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Jeannette Johnson Streams, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:26 p.m. April 12, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. She was the daughter of Rosa M. Johnson of Thibodaux; mother of Junius Robinson Jr. of Thibodaux; and sister of Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero, Royal, Roszaina and Linda A. Johnson, Albert Washington, Beulah M. Simms, all of Thibodaux, and Carrie A. Johnson of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Johnson Sr.; brother, Dennis Washington; and sister, Magalena Johnson. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ .......................................................................... ...................... Monday -- April 17, 2000 Bella Fanguy A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Bella "Nanan" "Ma-Nin" Thibodeaux Fanguy, 65, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5 a.m. April 15, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Roy E. and Hewitt Thibodeaux, Hazel Robichaux and Ouida LeCompte, all of Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Fanguy Jr.; parents, Paul and Felicia Henry Thibodeaux; and sisters, Della Fanguy and Stella Neal. She was Catholic. She enjoyed growing vegetables, making candy and sewing. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Brian Johnson A graveside side service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Brian Michael Johnson, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 14, 2000. He was the son of Daniella M. and Brian M. Johnson Sr.; and grandson of Sandra A. Johnson, Samantha Francis and Donald Lee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ethel M. Johnson, Oneida Queen, Joyce Francis, Oscar "Rocky" Mitchell and Quinn Anthony Johnson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is i n charge of arrangements. Charles LeBlanc Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Charles J. "Charlie" LeBlanc Jr., 35, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9 a.m. April 15, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. He was the son of Charles J. LeBlanc Sr. of Bayou Blue and Phyllis Portier of Houma; brother of Sharon LeBlanc Benoit of Raceland; and grandson of Ora Bergeron Portier of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nelson and Malvin Bernard LeBlanc and Alvin Portier Sr. He was Catholic. He was employeed by Interlake Steamship Co. Of Duluth, Minn. Donations to family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ruffin LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Ruffin J. LeBlanc, 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:30 p.m. April 15, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. He was the father of Errol Paul and Kenneth Patrick LeBlanc, both of Chauvin. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merdeline Pitre LeBlanc; parents, Alcess and Leonise Foret LeBlanc; brothers, Julien and Cris LeBlanc; and sisters, Irna Martin, Vivian Henry, Lillian Luke and Doris Blanchard. He was Catholic. He was a retired boat captain for Frrport Sulpher and member of the Knights of Columbus No. 5013. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Roland McDonald Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Roland Patrick McDonald Sr., 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 6:50 p.m. April 14, 2000. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anne L. McDonald; father of Patrick, Roland Jr., Benny and Patricia McDonald; brother of Roy McDonald of Thibodaux and James McDonald of Gretna. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Emma Toups McDonald; and brothers, Malcolmm, Joseph, Andrew and Ray McDonald. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Fallon Weldon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Fallon Joseph Weldon, 83, a native and residen t of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 a.m. April 17, 2000. Visitation will be 5 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ida Ragan Weldon; father of Penn Weldon, Pat Weldon Sweet and Susan Weldon Culpepper; brother of Doris Toups; and grandfather of Amy, Philip and Christopher Weldon, Andrea, Kevin and Alyce Sweet and Sylvia Culpepper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Penn Joseph and Janet Blanchard Weldon; brother, Joseph Weldon; and sister, Marion Egle'. He was one of the organizers of the First Federal Savings and Loan and served as executive vice-president and general manager of First Federal Savings and Loan from 1956 until his retirement. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- April 18, 2000 Gregory Burd A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Orleans for Gregory C. Burd, 44, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died April 15, 2000. Burial will be at St. Benedict cemetary in Napoleonville. He was the companion of Cynthia Armstead of New Orleans; and brother of Clara Wallace, Sylvia Carter, Donna Bernard, Carmella Burd, Bernice Placid, Marcellinus and Eric Burd, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Selma Burd; son, Mark Johnson and sister, Joyce Burd. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleaonville is in charge of arrangements. Luke Chouest Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Luke Chouest Sr., 80, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 5:17 p.m. April 17, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the father of Luke Chouest Jr. and Betty C. Bourgeois; and brother of Evans Chouest, Alice Gulledge and Doris Sevin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Rogers Chouest; parents, Marcel and Catherine Gambarella Chouest; daughter, Jeanette Chouest; brothers, Rema and Abdon Chouest; and sisters, Irene Daigle and Agnes Engeron. He was Catholic. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of American Legion Post No. 315 and a member of t he Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150. Donations to the American Diabetes Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- April 19, 2000 Virgie Broussard A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Virgie Rome Broussard, 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:08 a.m. April 18, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Elmo, George, Glenn, Blair and Virgie M. Broussard, Kathleen Daigle and Marilyn Templet; sister of Gerald and Maurice Rome and Shirley Watkins. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, St. Elmo Broussard; parents, George Homer Sr. and Agnes Gaudet Rome; brothers, George Jr. and Harding Rome; and sister, Margaret Khonke. She was a member of the Lafourche Association for Family and Community Education for 63 years, serving as Council President in the 1970s; a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Anna Marie 993 and a Catholic Daughter of the year in 1994. She was a member of the Lay Carmelites and a faithful volunteer for the Lenten Gumbo at St. Joseph's Co-cathedral. She served in numerous volunteer organizations such as the Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, American Cancer Society and Poll Commissioner. She was a kind, loving and giving person to all who touched her life. She was very proud of her family and very sincere in her unwavering faith in God. Donations to Catholic Daughters of America, Court Anna Marie 993, 704 Menard St., Thibodaux, La., 70301, or the Mount Carmel Lay Carmelites, 749 Ligustrum Drive, New Orleans, La., 70126-2021, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Raymond J. Brunet, 66, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chiene and resident of Montegut, who died at 8:35 a.m. April 18, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Genevieve Vito Brunet; father of Rolly and Sandy Brunet; stepfather of Ray Williams Brunet, Henry L edet and Angela Williams; and brother of Horace and Barbara Brunet. He is also survived by two grandchidlren and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Folinere and Oldelia Naquin Brunet; stepson, Gerrith Ledet; stepdaughter, Patsy Blanchard; and brother, Norman Brunet. He was Catholic. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- April 20, 2000 Nancy Guidry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Nancy Guidry Naquin, 53, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 12:45 p.m. April 19, 2000. She died in her home in Belle Rose. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time a the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Thomas Naquin; sister of Lenet A. Guidry; sister-in-law of Janice Guidry, Clarence and Betty Naquin, Leonard and Carolyn Naquin, Mary Ann and Everett Rivere; aunt of Lenet James and Victoria Angel Guidry and David Lane Gu idry; and great-aunt of Kristen Ashley, Amberlyn Renee, Darian Michelle, Cameron Nicole and Nick Anthony Guidry. She is also survived by a host of relatives and countless friends who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lenet J. and Mary Palermo Guidry. She battled health problems most of her life, but overcame one medical hurdle after another since early childhood, to the amazement of her doctors. The Lord blessed her with extra measures of love, grace, faith, hope, endurance, courage and kindness. She was an inspiration to and encouraged all who knew her. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- April 21, 2000 Myrtle Holloway A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Myrtle Bryant Holloway, 83, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died April 15, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Florence Heims of Dorseyville, Elouise Cheatham of Labadieville and Charles Holloway Sr. of Aberdeen, Md.; and sister of Maude James and Emelda Mills of Plattenville. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Holloway Sr.; parents, John and Laura Bryant; sons, Sterling Holloway Sr. and Gus Holloway Jr.; grandson, Reginald Joseph Johnson; great- grandson, Jonathon Holloway Jr.; and sons-in-law, Harold Heims and Albert Cheatham. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Huey LeBoeuf Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Huey LeBoeuf Sr., 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis No. 2 cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Nessie Marie Dupre LeBoeuf; father of Huey LeBoeuf Jr., Karen Bergeron, Connie Arceneaux and Alita Hebert, all of Houma; and brother of Robert, LeRoy and Emile LeBoeuf Jr. and Hazel Ellender. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Paul and Flavia Marie Trahan LeBoeuf; brother, Russel LeBoeuf; and grandparents, Alice Bergeron, Levy Trahan, Josephine Daigle and Nolan LeBoeuf. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory and a member of the Bayou Blue Lions Club and Liturgical Environmental Ministry of St. Gregory. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Anfernae Ovide A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Anfernae Davieon "Jorge" Ovide, 3, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died April 14, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Cashiba Ovide of Napoleonville and Charles Ovide Jr. of Belle Rose; brother of Lamysheka and Kadijah Levy and Tyrin Ovide, all of Napoleonville, Janae Ovide of Oakland, Calif. and Charles Fair of Paincourtville; grandson of Janice and Everette Levy Jr. and Mandy and Charles Ovide Sr.; stepson of Gerald Coleman and Kyle Zancourt. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Arlene Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb, Miss., for Arlene D. Plaisance, 57, a native of Galliano and resident of Magnolia, Miss., who died April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Pike Memorial Garden in McComb. She was the wife of Larry R. Plaisance of Magnolia; daughter of O.B. Dufrene; mother of Larry "Chuck" and Chance M. Plaisance, both of Magnolia, and Teri P. McCue of McComb, Miss.; sister of Avery and Larry Dufrene, both of Cut Off, Mary Ann Liner of Galliano and Mary Ellen Callais of Pointe-aux-Chenes. She is also survived by three grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Doucet Dufrene. She was the assistant director of Lears Pre-School in Tylertown, Miss. and a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church in Magnolia. Hartman Funeral Home of McComb, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Richardson A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Dorothy Myles Richardson, 75, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:25 a.m. April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Thomas, Linda Fleming, Brenda, Penny and Betty Richardson, all of Thibodaux, Joyce Miles of Schriever, Gertrude Neff of California, Oliver Richardson of Labadieville, Wilbert Miles of Ne w Orleans, Raymond Thomas of Ruston, Abraham Richardson of California, James and Warren Miles of Thibodaux; stepmother of Geraldine Thomas of New Orleans and Joseph Thomas of Plaquemine. She is also survived by 64 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Daisy Myles; son, Harold Richardson; daughter, Debra Johnson; brothers, Henry, David, Woodrow, Wilbert, John and Joseph Myles; sisters, Edna, Emma and Ethyl Myles; and two stepsisters. She was Baptist and a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Esther Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Esther "Delo" Naquin Terrebonne, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:40 a.m. April 20, 2000. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the companion of Dennis Schlack; daughter of Hilda Williams Naquin; mother of Lionel Joseph, Marvin A., Randy P., Blake F. and Dinah A. Terrebonne; and sister of Earl, Richard, Woodrow and Wilton Naquin and Laura Billiot. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Josep h Terrebonne; father, Frank Naquin; and brother, Lester Naquin. She was a parishioner of Full Gospel Church and was baptized Catholic. She was an active member of the United Houma Nation. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Carey Triggs A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Carey Lee Triggs, 32, a native and resident of Raceland, who died April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lawrence and Geraldine Triggs of Raceland; father of Tyrance Tucker of Raceland; and brother of Kevin and Tammy Triggs, both of Raceland. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Clarence Wesley A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Rev. Clarence Wesley, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died April 13, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Lynette Hill of Bertrandville; and stepfather of Audrey Breaux and Horace Harris, both of Bertrandville. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Wesley; both parents; three brothers and one sister. He was a World War II Army veteran and Associate Pastor of Evening Star Baptist Church. Webster Williams Jr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oak Park Baptist Church in New Orleans for Webster Williams Jr., 63, a native of Schriever and resident of Algiers, who died at 5:30 a.m. April 16, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Gloria Adams Williams; son of Margie Parker Williams; father of two sons and four daughters; brother of Harold L. Williams of Houma, Edwin W. Williams of Schriever, Margie W. Verrett of Houston, Texas and Carol W. Legaux of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his father, Webster Williams Sr.; and grandparents, Richard Sr. and Lillian Walker Parker and Oneal Sr. and Minerva Becton Williams. He was employed as a deputy clerk with the Orleans Parish criminal court system and was an employee of Oak Park Baptist Church for 41 years. Rhodes Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ....................................................... ......................................... Monday -- April 24, 2000 Gerald Benoit A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Gerald Paul Benoit, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. April 20, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Monica Ordoyne Benoit; son of Dorothy Caillouet Benoit; father of Shane, Chance, Trent, Jerry, Brian and Chris Benoit, Angel Hebert and Heidi Chiasson; and brother of Charleston Jr., Donald, Francis, Ricky and Peter Benoit, Anna Mae Stevens and Dorothy Woodward. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charleston Benoit Sr.; and son, Chad Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lucille Callais Cheramie, 87, a native of Bowie and resident of Cut Off, who died April 23, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gus Cheramie Jr. and Berlin Cheramie McCullough; and sister of Alcide, Harold, Earl and Edwin Callai s, Elsie Terrebonne and Gloria Curole. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Cheramie Sr.; parents, Forest A. and Eva Trosclair Callais; daughter, Ella Mae Cheramie; brothers, Whitney, Guy, Charleston and Forest J. Callais; sisters, Hilda Callais and Lillian Curole; and grandchild, Leon. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Galliano American Legion Auxillary. Samart Funeral home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Nelson Cheramie Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nelson G. ??oGaritte??? Cheramie Sr., 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 9:25 a.m. April 22, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Keeland Cheramie Sr. and Frazia C. Schexnayder; and brother of Delta Bye and Leona Chauvin. He is also s urvived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Sol ar Cheramie; parents, Bertoul and Frazia Cheramie Sr.; son, Nelson Cheramie Jr.; brothers, Paterson and Bertoul ??oTut??? Cheramie; and sister, Rita Trosclair. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He worked in the seafood industry for 45 years. He was the owner of Cheramie???s Wharf, Little Lake Oyster Co., Morgan City Packing Co. and Cheramie Bros. Towing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Kennard Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Kennard Joseph Dupre, 49, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died April 21, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Sandra DeHart Dupre; son of Calvin J. and Thelma L. Dupre; father of Penny Vizena, Monique Ledet and Billie Jo Dupre; brother of Mrs. Clifford Christine Liner; and grandfather of Kyle Wayne, Lee Andrew, Tyler John, Paige Morgan and MaKena Renne Vizena, Brooke Chantell Ledet and one unborn Ledet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Joseph and Agnes Thibodaux Dupre, an d Shelly and Rita Leboeuf Lecompte. He was Catholic. He served in the Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was an active member of Rambin Hunting Club. He liked to fish and hunt. He was a welder and fitter foreman for Main Iron Works. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jonnie Guidroz A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Jonnie Sue Guidroz, 64, a native of Brewton, Ala., and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:45 a.m. April 22, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the companion of Ferdinand Griffin; mother of Malcolm Emile Guidroz Jr.; and sister of Lee Himel of Corpus Christi, Texas, Harry McIntire of Franklinton, Vivian Brackin of Mobile, Ala., and Mary Louise Evans of Roseland. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramsey and Mary Bell Brock Evans. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Octavia Pitre A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landry???s Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Octavia Gaudet Richard Pitre, 82, a native of Cut Off and resid ent of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 a.m. April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at Landry???s Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Gerald Richard; and sister of Gilbert Gaudet, Enola Bruce, Camellia Bush, Armina Parker, Martha Kerley and Alice Theriot. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Richard; and parents, Octave and Laurancia Danos Gaudet. Landry???s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Muriel Rogan A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Sunday at St. George???s Episcopal Church in New Orleans for Muriel Alma Moody Rogan, 94, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 8:24 a.m. April 21, 2000. She was the mother of Patrick Davis Rogan and Alicia Moody Rogan Heard, both of New Orleans; and sister of Alisia Moody Mackie of New York City, NY. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Covington and the St. Tammany Art Association. As a young wife and mother in St. Martinville, she designed and supervised the construction of the town???s public Christmas decorations, which were used for decades after. Her faux stained glass windows, depicting the nativity, which sh e designed for the courthouse doors, were particularly well known. She was a retired assistant librarian at Nicholls State University. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Richardson A religious service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Dorothy Myles Richardson, 75, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:25 a.m. April 19, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Thomas, Linda Fleming, Brenda, Penny and Betty Richardson, all of Thibodaux, Joyce Miles of Schriever, Gertrude Neff of California, Oliver Richardson of Labadieville, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, Raymond Thomas of Ruston, Abraham Richardson of California, James and Warren Miles of Thibodaux; stepmother of Geraldine Thomas of New Orleans and Joseph Thomas of Plaquemine. She is also survived by 64 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Daisy Myles; son, Harold Richardson; daughter, Debra Johnson; brothers, Henry, David, Woodrow, Wilbert, John and Joseph Myles; sisters, Edna, Emma and Ethyl Myles, and Agnes Frazier; and two stepsisters. She was Baptist and a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- April 25, 2000 Jeri Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Jeri Lynn Barrilleaux, 19, a native of Marrero and resident of Galliano, who died April 22, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at St. Mary???s Cemetery in Raceland. She was the fiancee of Jacob Kreamer; daughter of Jerry H. Jr. and Wendy M. Barrilleaux; mother of Jasmine Lannette Barrilleaux; sister of Jerry H. III and Allen J. Barrilleaux; and granddaughter of Mary and Michael Olveda, Verna Barrilleaux and Mary Lynn Martin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry H. Barrilleaux Sr. and Lanny Martin. She was Catholic. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Harold Patton A religious service was held Saturday at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary in North Hollywood, Calif., for Harold L. Patton, 71, a native of San Bernardino, Calif., and resident of Los Angeles, who died April 19, 2000. He was the husband of the former Emily Gros of Thibodaux; father of Deborah, Harold Jr., Michael, Dave, Shonda, Marne and Todd; and brother of John Patton and Belma Irby. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was stage manager for Ray Charles for 16 years and was employed as a manager at the Bicycle Club Casino since 1985. Helena Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Helena Gros Richard, 94, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9:40 p.m. April 24, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitmel Richard; parents, Alcee and Melvina Talbot Gros; son, Mensel Richard; brothers, Percey and Gaston Gros; and sisters, Marion Baudoin, Lucille Aysen and Eurina Thibodaux. Landry???s Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Louis Soudelier Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Louis ??oPop, Bad Boy? ?? J. Soudelier Sr., 75, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:02 a.m. April 23, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred Danos Soudelier; father of Louis Joseph Jr., Michael James, Marion M. and Ernestine M. Soudelier, Doris S. Jones, Mildred S. Bruce and Lisa S. Jefferson; and brother of Claude Soudelier and Florence S. Angelette. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence J. Sr. and Ernestine Naquin Soudelier; brothers, Alan, Herbert, Junior, Clarence Jr., Lloyd Sr. and Andrew Soudelier; sisters, Bernadette, Clarabell and Ritamae Soudelier; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Jesse Trevathan A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Jesse Manuel Trevathan, 85, a native of Ratcliff, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 3:55 p.m. April 23, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories in Gray. He was the husband of Rena Rita Picou Trevathan; and father of Jesse Jr. and James Trevathan, Earl ??oMoe??? Lirette, Kim Daigle, Kay Lirette, Lorena Juracovich, Lynn Carr and Karen Dussenberry. H e is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Jessie Kelley Trevathan; and one grandchild. He was a World War II veteran. He was a 32 degree mason. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- April 26, 2000 Ronald Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ronald Joseph "Gutch" Gautreaux, 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:18 p.m. April 25, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Brenda Richard Gautreaux; son of Luciella G. Gautreaux; father of Ronald Joseph Jr., Aimee Adele and Alyssa Catherine Gautreaux; and brother of Daniel Paul and Conrad Philip Gautreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford J. "Butsy" Gautreaux. He was a parishioner and eucharistic minister at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, a Fourth D egree member of the Rev. Kermit Trahan Assembly and the Reverend Tjebbe Bekema Knights of Columbus, a member of the Rotary International, vice president of the Houma Rotary Club, Rotarian of the Year in 1998 and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the American Institute of Architects, Louisiana Association of Architects and past president of the coastal chapter. He was chairman of codes and standards of the National Roofing Contractors Association, a member of the American Standards of Testing Materials and represented the NRCA at the ASTM. He was a volunteer fireman at Lafourche Fire District No. 1 and secretary of Station No. 4. He was employed as project manager and vice president of Lapeyrouse Metal Works in Houma. Anthony LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Anthony "Cuz" Joseph LeBlanc, 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:38 p.m. April 25, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of W.A. "Billy" LeBlanc, Joyce L. Richard and Betty L. Riviere. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandc hild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Talbot LeBlanc; parents, Adam and Odile Hidalgo LeBlanc; brothers, Bill, Joe and Lemmy LeBlanc; and sisters, Marie Bourg, Eva Hebert and Fostine Usey. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Lloyd Lirette A religious service will be held for Lloyd Francis Lirette, 66, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:05 a.m. April 25, 2000. Visitation will be at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Contact funeral home for visitation and funeral times, and burial place. He was the father of Dale Lirette, Debbie Freeman, Denice Hebert and Dawn Percle; and brother of Carroll and Aaron Lirette, Barbara Laughlin, Patsy Keeling and Geri Nesit. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Sarah Trahan Lirette; and brothers, Randolph and Larrel Lirette. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Hector Marcombe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Hector Phillip Marcombe, 92, a native of Cut Off and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10:41 a.m. April 24, 2000. The Rev. Gregory Fratt will conduct the ceremony. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Buri al will be at the church cemetery in the St. Jude Walk Mausoleum. He was the father of Wayland Paul Marcombe of Baton Rouge, Robert Everest Marcombe of Walker, Rose Marcombe of Houma, Elizabeth Enola Morvant of Choupic, Marlene Marie Marcombe Webre of Vacherie and Donna Mary St. Pierre of Larose; and father-in-law of Pam Bigil Marcombe of Walker, Jean Dennis Morvant of Choupic, Walter John Webre of Vacherie, and Jordan Thomas St. Pierre of Larose; and uncle of Gertrude Pierce Hill, Hazel Rebstock Rome, Ruth Rebstock Dantin and Janet Marcombe Galliano, Miriam Marcombe Miller, Clarise Guidry, Clarence Guidry, Dorina Guidry Gonzales, Nolan Guidry, Edwin Pierce, Bella Pierce Villamarette and Virgis Pierce. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Elizabeth Marie Pitre Marcombe; daughter, Katherine Ann Yeats Meyet; brothers, Sylvain Joseph and Paul Marcombe; sisters, Cecilia Guidry, Elizabeth Pierce, Marie Marcombe and Augusta Isabella Rebstock; granddaughter, Paula Marcombe; and nephew, Joshua Marcombe. He was Catholic. He was one of three graduates of the first graduating class of 1928 at Cut Off High School in the tenth ward in Cut Off. He attended Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches, and South Western Louisiana Institute in L afayette. He was a teacher in the Lafourche Parish Public School system for 25 years. His first teaching assignment was at the Malagaie School in the sixth ward in 1929. He taught school in Galliano and Golden Meadow. His last teaching assignment was in the sixth ward at Chackbay Elementary School in Chackbay in 1954. In 1954, he joined the State Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles and was manager of the Thibodaux office until he retired in 1976. He liked to garden and fish. Donations to the Hector Phillip Marcombe Scholarship of Nicholls State University are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Pichauffe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Joseph Pichauffe, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died April 25, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Lillian Babin Pichauffe; father of Lynn Thomas Pichauffe, Susan P. Sembera and Linda P. Boudreaux; and brother of Louis and Marcelin Pichauffe, Marie P. Dugas, Adenise P. Dugas and Eva P. Kreamer. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-gran dchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Baudoin Pichauffe; son, Carl Joseph Pichauffe; brother, Paul Pichauffe; and sisters, Marie P. Juisti and Louise Pichauffe. He was Catholic. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 in World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3700. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- April 27, 2000 Michael Traigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Michael J. Traigle, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 26, 2000. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Bertha Kern Traigle; father of Jamie and Ray Traigle; brother of Margaret Sanders, Raoul, Adam Jr., Gerald, Louis, Robert, Ricky, Kenneth and Richard Traigle; and grandfather of Dylan and Reagan Traigle. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Traigle; brothers, Wayne and Carroll Traigle; and sister, Judy T. Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- April 28, 2000 Lucien Bergeron A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Lucien J. "Dale" Bergeron, 73, a native of Paradis and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:40 p.m. April 26, 2000. Burial was at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the father of Stanley Sr., Roy and Bryan Bergeron and Yolanda B. Triche; and brother of Leonise LeBlanc, Claudia Champagne and Josephine Arceneaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Arceneaux Bergeron; parents, Adam and Lizzie Griffin Bergeron; brothers, Alex, Felix and Percy Bergeron; sisters, Enita Monier, Leona Hymel, Clothile Arceneaux and twin sister, Lucille Zeringue; and grandson, Lance Michael Bergeron. He was Mennonite and a member of Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and cutting grass. He was retired from Martin Electric. Samart Fu neral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Leona Levron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Leona Domangue Levron, 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, who died April 27, 2000. Times for funeral service are pending. Contact the Samart Funeral Home of Houma for times. Visitation will be 5 until 10 p.m. Saturday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Eiffel Joseph Levron of Grand Caillou, Jo Ann Boquet, Elvira Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Merita Lyons of Chauvin; and sister of Forest Domangue, Robert, Hebert, Carlton and Leroy Deroche, Enola Gisclair, Nola Neil and Betty Dupre. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levest Joseph Levron; parents, Frank and Elvira Naquin Domangue and Walter and Cecile Deroche; one daughter; sisters, Christine Deroche and Marie Domangue; and brothers, Peter and Edward Domangue and Alton Deroche. She was Catholic. She was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Kevin Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celeb rated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Kevin Michael Pitre, 29, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 3 a.m. April 26, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Dustin Pitre; son of Michael R. and Linda Loupe Pitre; brother of Nicole P. Naquin and Shady Pitre; and grandson of Mary Beck, Elnora Adams and Wilson and Eola Pitre. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Oree Beck. He was a parishioner at Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of the Cajun Cruisers. His hobbies were motorcycles and music. He was an employee of Falcon Drilling. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thaddeus Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Thaddeus Mitchel Pellegrin, 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4:30 p.m. April 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rai Porche Pellegrin; father of Michael and Robert Pellegin, Connie Neil and Edyth Falgout; and brother of Wilma Redmond, Yvonne Cuneo and Ora Simpson. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milka and Ora Cantrelle Pellegrin; sisters, Vivan Chauvin, Eula Fanguy and Libby Duplantis; and brothers, Essie, Easton and Horace Pellegrin. He was a Ward 7 Terrebonne Police Juror for 20 years, serving at times as president and vice-president. He was a member of the State Police Jury Association, serving at times as that organization's vice-president. He also served on numerous other local, state and national boards and associations, including the National Association of County Officials. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a businessman who owned several shrimp boats, a shrimp drying platform and cattle. Donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Mae Sewire A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ruby Mae "Mony" Sewire, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 26, 2000. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux and 5 p.m. until fun eral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Shara Taylor, Sheila Sewire and Ronald Sewire, all of Atlanta, and Sandra Sewire of New Orleans; and sister of Rosa Richard, Olivia Coleman, Betty Ross, Darlene Ross, Geraldine Ross and Sharlene Southall, all of Thibodaux, Sadie Meads of Morgan City, Lillian Ross of Baton Rouge and Alvin Davis, Leroy Ross and Cleveland Ross, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Stella Watkins Ross, and one son, Donald Sewire. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................