LaFourche Parish Obituaries: February 2001 Source: Thibodaux Daily Comet Prepared by: Donald W. Johnson ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. ********************************************************************* February 01, 2001 Leo Brien A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Leo Joseph Brien, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:05 p.m. Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Oncale Brien of Schriever; and father of Mrs. Eugene (Kathy) Rogers of Gray, Mrs. Frank (Darlene) Lagarde of Schriever and Mrs. Tim (Mona) Maronge of Bourg. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Rose Mae Bergeron Brien; and daughter, Lori Brien. He was a valve technician for Cor-Val. Inc. He served in the National Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Danny Crochet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Danny Charles "Big Diamond" Crochet, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p .m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eve Hebert Crochet; father of Joey, Bradley and Gail Crochet; stepfather of Terry and Sandra Hebert, Debra Rink and Melodia Benoit; and brother of Rudy, Leroy and James Crochet and Rose Pitre. He is also survived by one grandchild, 12 step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Thelma Bergeron Crochet; and brother, Andrew Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Patsy Davis Patsy Almeater Richard Davis, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by three sons, Charles, Jerry and Willie Davis Jr., all of Thibodaux; four daughters, Brenda D. Richard and Joann Davis, both of Gray, Jacqueline D. Thomas of Houma and Gaynell D. King of Thibodaux; one sister, Helen Mart of Gray; 19 grandchildren, 27 great-gran dchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Davis Sr.; her parents, James Richard Sr. and Rose Griffin Richard; one son, Wilbert Davis; one daughter, Marion D. Burks; three brothers, James Richard Jr., Alex Stewart and Freddie Williams; and one grandson, Edward Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Allan Delange A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Allan E. "Dee" Delange, 58, a native of Arkansas and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Isabel Cameron Delange; father of Allan, Andrew and Jacqueline Delange and Joanne Matherne; and brother of Larry Delange. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Weatherbee Delange. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Louis James A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Louis Felton James, 62, a native of Darrow and reside nt of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sedonia Lee James; father of Alania James of Reserve, Dana James of Chicago, Ill., Sheletta Jackson of Gonzales, and Denise Johnson, Petrina Jupiter, Tommy, Bradley and Dean Washington, all of Napoleonville, and Frank Washington of Darrow; and brother of Alvin "Kamira" James and Eva Brown of Hillaryville and Geraldine Hickman, Maude Jackson and Anna Bell Blackmon, all of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Leander James; sister, Albertha James; brothers, Leander Jr., Lawrence, Allen and Lionel James; and granddaughter, Lagarria Fox. He was a deputy sheriff in Special Operations with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Reginald Jupiter A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1828 Washington Ave. in New Orleans, for Reginald Jackson Burdis Jupiter, 28, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 24 , 2001. He was the son of Gwen Jackson and Calvin Jupiter; father of Reginald Jr., Reiona, Ra'Shaad and Ra'Jon Jupiter; and brother of Derrick, Jermine and Cornell Jupiter, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Elmira Burdis Jackson and Robert and Mattie Evan Jupiter. Majestic Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. Evelyn Lapeyrouse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Montegut for Evelyn "Tee" Brown Lapeyrouse, 63, a native of Montegut and resident of Point- aux-Chene, who died at 11:15 p.m. Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Point-aux-Chene Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Willie Joseph Lapeyrouse; mother of Louis and Nita Lapeyrouse of Pointe-aux-Chene and Libby L. LeBoeuf of Montegut; and sister of Gilbert Brown of Houma and Janice B. Gautreaux of Montegut. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Cecile Brunet Brown. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Daniel Lovell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated a t 11 a.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Daniel "Black" Phillip Lovell, 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of S chriever, who died Jan. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemtery. He was the father of Neville, Jason, Jared and Danielle Lovell. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Perera Lovell; parents, Neville and Madeline Foret Lovell; brothers, Morris and Donald Lovell; and sister, Winnie Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. LeLa McGee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, following cremation, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for LeLa U. McGee, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:12 a.m. Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Willie Lee McGee; mother of Betty Jo Gautreaux and Kim McGee; and sister of Willie "Pookie" Uzee and Shirley U. Folse. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie J. and Octavia Matherne Uzee; brother, Ida "B rother" Uzee; and sister, Esse Labat. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Garland Williamson Sr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Garland W. Williamson Sr., 64, a native of Lafayette and resident of Gray, who died at midnight Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial was at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Donald "Don," Michael "Mike," Garland "June Bug" Jr. and Christopher "Chris" Williamson, all of Houma; and brother of Lawrence "Larry" and Warren "Wayne" Williamson of Baton Rouge, Richard "Rich" Williamson of Fayetville, N.C., and Patricia "Pat" Williamson. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew and Alyssa Williamson, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Minnie "Ruth" Arnold Williamson. He was retired from Pool Offshore Drilling in Houma after 15 years of employment. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. February 02, 2001 Willie Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Willie J. Kraem er, 51, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 4:46 p.m. Feb. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church hall. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Adley Kraemer; and brother of Danny, Manuel and Simon "Matthew" Kraemer, Alice Foret, Della Puccio, Liz Farace, Elaine Delatte, Martha Kraemer and Hope Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Azley Martinez Kraemer; his grandparents and one niece. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Gary LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Gary LeBlanc, 45, a native of Jennings and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ezella Verdin LeBlanc; son of Ruby McGee LeBlanc; father of Grady F. LeBlanc; and brother of Glen P. LeBlanc, Callie Abbott and Winnona Landry. He was preceded in death by his father, Voris LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangem ents. Carrie Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Carrie S. Peltier, 91, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 a.m. February 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Tracy P. Peltier; daughter, Ruby Peltier Fonseca; sisters, Florence S. Melancon and Essie S. Percle; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Toot" Peltier; parents, Remy and Myrtle Scioneaux Simon; son, Guy J. Peltier; daughter, Patricia Peltier Fletcher; brothers, Addis, Uyless, Remy Jr. and Claude Simon; and sister, Eunice S. Robinson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Ralph Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James for Ralph Joseph Plaisance, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Vacherie, who died Jan. 25, 2001. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Dale Plaisance of New Orleans, Karen Freeman Day and Sandra Campbell of Atlanta, Ga., and Micheal Plaisance of Los Angeles, Calif. He is also survived by five gr andchildren. He was a principal and teacher. He was a former member of Mr. Plaisance Mother's Day Program, J.K. Haynes Foundation and the Kingsman Club, The Martin Luther King Scholarship Organization and the Louisiana Association of School Executives. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Baloney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Julie Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Julie Henry Toups, 90, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8 a.m. Feb. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Carrol M. Toups and Jo Anne T. Smith of Houma; and sister of Mrs. Charles (Florence) LeBlanc and Mrs. L. Phillip (Marie) Calliouet of Houma. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius M. "A.M." Toups; parents, Willis and Isia Lajaunie Henry; brothers, G. Manning and Willis P. Henry; sisters, Gertrude Henry and Mrs. Harold (Jeanne) Cottrell. Donations to the Hospice of Louisiana are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Reverend Jerome Webre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. M onday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Reverend Jerome Weber, 58, a native of Camden, N.J., and resident of Dulac, who died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. A wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Rev. George Weber of Tampa, Fla., Rev. Robert Weber of Bridgeton, N.J., and Mrs. Richard "Maryann" Lingle of Blackwood, N.J. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Herscher Weber Sr. He was the pastor of Holy Family Church in Dulac and St. Eloi Church in Theriot. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. February 05, 2001 Barbara Bascle A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma for Barbara Bascle, 49, a native of Pine Bluff, Wis., and resident of Luling, who died Feb. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. She was the wife of Robert Bascle; mother of Nicole and Kyra Bascle of Luling; and sister of Bernard Kelter of Spring Green, Wis., Robert Kelter of Pine Bluff, Bernadette Kelter of Milwaukee, Wis., Catherine Kelter of Milton, Wis., and Mary Kelter Zimmerman of Madison, Wis. She was preceded in death b y her parents, Michael and Gertrude Esser Kelter. She was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. She was employed by the U.S. Minerals Management Service. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charg e of the arrangements. Juanita Bergeron A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Juanita Martin Bergeron, 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wallace "Swampy" Bergeron; daughter of Edna Arceneaux Martin; father of Todd and Timothy Bergeron, Toni Stone, Nicole Plaisance and Claire Zeringue; and sister of Malcolm Jr. and Phil Martin and Judy Beadle. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Malcolm J. Martin Sr. She was a member of Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. H. Paul Crum A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for H. Paul Crum, 83, a native of Coles, Miss., an d resident of Houma, who died at 5:05 p.m. Feb. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Jacqueline Hebert Crum; father of Mrs. John (Paulette) DuBose of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Michael (Julia) Benoit of Houma; and stepmother of Mrs. Paula DeRoche and Mrs. Bonnie Theriot of Houma. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ivy and Nellie Adeline Raner Crum; brothers, Bryan C. Crum of Tallulah, William B. Crum of Port Gibson, Miss., and Jesse S. Crum of Monroe; and sister, Bonnie C. Coleman of Magnolia. He was a parishioner of First United Methodist Church of Houma. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired teacher and school administrator. He was a member of F. & A.M. Lodge 399 of Gloster, Miss., and Wahabi Shrine of Temple of Jackson, Miss. He was a resident of Houma since 1965. Donations to Union United Methodist Church in Gloster are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Tracey Dardar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 345 Isle de Jean C harles Rd. in Montegut for Tracey Lynn Dardar, 6, a native of Houma and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, who died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 2001. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. today until funeral time at 345 Isle de Jean Charles Rd. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the daughter of Dominick Jr. and Delilah "Jeannie" Hebert Dardar; granddaughter of Dominick Sr and Elodia Dardar and Junius and Antoinette Billiot; goddaughter of Dianne and Tommy Dardar; and sister of Tasha Lynn Dardar. She was a student at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary School. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Shawn Esponge A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Shawn M. Esponge, 36, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 1, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Ernest Sr. and Geraldine Bruce Esponge; father of Shane and Jamie Esponge and Charles "Chuckie" Zuber Jr.; and brother of Ernest Jr. and Scott Esponge and Mrs. Mike (Sharlene) Kiff and Mrs. David (Stacie) Martin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gustave and Celima Guidry Esponge; sons, Lester Sr. and Meona Bergeron Bruce; and brother, Keith Michael Esponge. He was Cat holic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Grabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Mary Ann Hebert Grabert, 64, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:21 a.m. Feb. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Paul Jr., Sheldon, Malcolm and Merlin LeBoeuf , E.J. Grabert Jr., Uronia "Roni" Authement, Regina Griffin-Authement; Marie LeBoeuf- Autin, Kathy Rousseau and Gail Grabert Romaro. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sheldon Authement; second husband, Paul LeBoeuf Sr.; third husband, Euclid Grabert; sons, Wilton LeBoeuf and Tommy Grabert; parents, Ernest P. and Marie Thibodeaux Hebert Sr.; and brother, Ernest "Brother" Hebert Jr. She was Catholic. She worked for National Canal Villery for 15 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Rhodes Jr. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward "EJ" Rhodes Jr., 71 , a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died at 10:25 a.m. Feb. 3, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Dorris Rhodes; father of Glynn Rhodes, Sandy Rhodes Himel, Judy Rhodes Adams and Lisa Rhodes Perkins; and brother of Robert "Bobby" Rhodes, Betty Soudelier and Jean and Shirley Doris. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Josephine Dupre Rhodes; grandson, Brandon Harrell Sr.; and brother, Roy Rhodes. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Elaine Trosclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elaine Winters Trosclair, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Murray Trosclair; mother of Desiree Trosclair Pontiff and Angie Trosclair; and sister of Burnham Winters Jr. and Dollie Winters Morvant. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burnham and Estelle Poirier Winters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. February 0 6, 2001 Ruth Cantrelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James for Ruth Calvey Cantrelle, 85, a native and resident of St. James, who died at 8 a.m. Feb. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Leona LeBeouf and Irma Calvey of St. James, Onita Brosset of New Orleans and Lelia Dinvaut of Edgard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Cantrelle; parents, Wallace and Lelia Monconduit Calvey; and brother, Matthew Calvey. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangments. Harris Chabert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Harris Antoine Chabert Sr., 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Roland, Harris Jr. and Mike Chabert and Susie Chabert Hebert; and brother of Walter and Leroy Chabert and Dorine Chabert Cheramie. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Moller e Chabert; parents, Wallace Sr. and Emelie Guidry Chabert; sons, Harrison and Higgins Chabert; brothers, Luke, Wallace Jr. and Alidor Chabert; sisters, Noeda Chabert Plaisance and Isabelle Chabert Bruce. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Dressel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosar y Catholic Church in Larose for Dorothy Falgout Dressel, 95, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, who died at 8:08 p.m. Feb. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Doris L. Savoie; sister of Mrs. Emile (Ella) Ledet; and grandmother of Anna Cheramie and Dale and Brent Savoie. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Dressel; parents, Edward A. and Clara S. Falgout; brothers, Milton and Wilkin Falgout; and sisters, Mrs. Etienne (Loontine) Rouse, Mrs. Sidney (Evelyn) Perrett, Mrs. Hubert (Stella) Callais and Glorina and Anadel Falgout. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Neil Folse Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Neil J. "Pop" Folse Sr., 69, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10 p.m. Feb. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Johanna Tregle Folse of Des Allemands; father of Nelson A. Folse, ruby F. Frickey and Georgette "GeeGee" Lunk of Des Allemands; and brother of Eric Folse, Anna Mae Frasier and Karen Naquin of Des Allemands. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson J. and Elvige Rome Folse; son, Neil J. Folse Jr.; brother, Lloyd, Floyd and Richard Folse; and sister, Rosemary Zeringue. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion in Des Allemands. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Grabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Mary Ann Hebert Grabert, 64, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:21 a.m. Feb. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. unti l funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Paul Jr., Sheldon, Malcolm and Merlin LeBoeuf , E.J. Grabert Jr., Uronia "Roni" Authement, Regina Griffin-Authement; Marie LeBoeuf-Autin, Kathy Rousseau and Gail Grabert Romaro. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sheldon Authement; second husband, Paul LeBoeuf Sr.; third husband, Euclid Grabert; sons, Wilton LeBoeuf and Tommy Grabert; parents, Ernest P. and Marie Thibodeaux Hebert Sr.; and brother, Ernest "Brother" Hebert Jr. She was Catholic. She worked for National Canal Villery for 15 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Aline Plaissance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Aline C. Plaissance, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. She is survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Plaisance; parents, Launge an Anastasia Chouest Charpentier; son, Claude Plaisance; brothers, Oliver, Levy, Rosamond, Juli en, Roseluse and Alcess Charpentier; and sisters, Ozeia Lorrine, Angela Duet, Veledia St. Pierre and Evelia Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Kim Richoux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Kim Richoux, 37, a native of and resident of Galliano, who died Feb. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Barry Richoux; daughter of Rita Artigue; mother of Barry Jr. and Ryan Richoux; and sister of Kenneth, John and Julian Kiffe, Vicki Lefort, Suzette Badeaux and Margaret Curole. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Elgin Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Elgin Verdin, 77, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Marie Verdin; father of Jacob, John, Carl, T immy, Webb, Wesley and Ernest Verdin, Bonnie Parfait, Janero Verdin, Bernice Luke and Janet Benoit; and brother of Alice Parfait, Rose Gautreaux, Anna Mae Evangelistic and Alexina Kammick. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice Theriot Verdin; sons, Elgin Franklin Jr. and Wayne Verdin; daughter, Shannon Verdin; brothers, Oris, Andrew and Paul Verdin; and sister, Gladis Frederick and Pearly Francis. He was Pentacostal. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing Gospel music. He was a tugboat captain. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. February 07, 2001 Virgie Becnel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Virgie M. Becnel, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:07 a.m. Feb. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Matthew J. Becnel and Veronica B. Folse; and sister of Murphy and Earl Morvant and Rita M. Stein. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven J. Becnel; parents, Joseph and Odessa Trosclair Morvant; and daughter, Cornelia M. Becnel. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Elmo Boudreaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elmo J. Boudreaux Sr., 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Shirley Chiasson Boudreaux; father of Elmo Jr., Terry and Troy Boudreaux, Sharon Thibodaux, Charmaine Renfro, Mona Roberts, Christine Landry, Susan Allemand and Elaine Saujon; stepfather of Ernest Richard Jr.; and brother of Ann Guillot. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Thibodeaux Boudreaux; parents, Rudolph and Isabelle Tabor Boudreaux; and sister, Theresa B. Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Gavin Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Thomas James Gavin Jr., 41, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Feb. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at t he church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Fannie Lea Smith of Golden Meadow; father of Sheere Nicole Davis of Lockport; brother of Robin Gavin of Oakland, Calif., and Linda Gavin of Larose. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Gavin Sr.; and sister, Mary Jane Gavin. He was Baptist. He enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. February 08, 2001 Fred Daigle Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Fred Frank Daigle Sr., 73, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 a.m. Feb. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Rita Simoneaux Daigle; father of Rickie Sr., Fred Jr. and Wade Daigle, JoAnn Duroche, Gail Toups and Celeste Clement; and brother of Jerry Daigle, Anita Breaux, Lula Mae Pipsiar, Eunice Freeze and Violet Richard. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Essma Hebert Daigle; brothers, Lester and Floyd Daigle; and sisters, Winnie Breaux, Lorraine Daigle and Carrie Ponville. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangments. Elmo Boudreaux Sr. A Mas s of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elmo J. Boudreaux Sr., 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Shirley Chiasson Boudreaux; father of Elmo Jr., Terry and Troy Boudreaux; stepfather of Ernest Richard Jr., Sharon Thibodaux, Charmaine Renfroe, Mona Roberts, Christine Landry, Susan Allemand and Elaine Saujon; and brother of Ann Guillot. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 16 step- grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude Thibodeaux Boudreaux; parents, Rudolph and Isabelle Tabor Boudreaux; and sister, Theresa B. Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Mary Gay "Meme" Landry, 46, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 3:20 a.m. Feb. 6, 2001. Burial was held at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Landry Landry; sister of Nancy T. Landry of Baton Rouge, Cindy L. Olivier of Thibodaux, Rhonda L. Le Blanc of Donaldsonville, Lamar L. Rodriguez of Sterling, Va., and Arthur "Chuck" Landry of Florence, Ala.; sister-in-law of Forest Olivier, Dave LeBlanc, Marty Rodriguez and Liz Boyd Landry; and aunt of Laura and Jon Landry, Katie, Jake and David LeBlanc, Scott and Michael Olivier and Jude and Jordan Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rudolph and Noemie Templet Landry and Philip and Irma Landry Landry. Donations to Assumption Activity Center are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Albert Sevin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Albert "Al" Paul Sevin, 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:11 a.m. Feb. 7, 2001. 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 Dora Allemand Sevin; father of Kevin and Deborah Sevin; father-in-law of Rhonda Caillouet Sevin; and grandfather of Brianna Sevin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Helen Hebert Sevin; brothers, Sidney and Richard Sevin; and sisters, Theresa Sevin Gaspard and Gertrude Sevin Baudoin. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air F orce during the Korean War. He was retired from Lafourche Parish Water District after 33 years of service. Donations to Lockport Lower Elementary School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangments. Elgin Verdin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Elgin Verdin, 77, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 5, 2001. Burial was at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Marie Verdin; father of Jacob, John, Carl, Timmy, Webb, Wesley and Ernest Verdin, Bonnie Parfait, Janero Verdin, Bernice Luke and Janet Benoit; and brother of Alice and Elsie Parfait, Anna Mae Evangelistic and Alexina Kammick. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice Theriot Verdin; sons, Elgin Franklin Jr. and Wayne Verdin; daughter, Shannon Verdin; brothers, Oris, Andrew and Paul Verdin; and sisters, Rose Gautreaux, Gladis Frederick and Pearly Francis. He was Pentacostal. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing Gospel music. He was a tugboat captain. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. February 09, 2001 Bernadette Herbert A religious service will be held a t 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Bernadette "Cookie" Herbert, 50, a native of Klotzville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Feb. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Ann and Alton Herbert of Napoleonville; and sister of Betty Brown, Geraldine Carter and Calvin Herbert, all of Klotzville, Sandra Herbert of Ewellville and Joyce Whittington of Belle Rose and Joseph Herbert Sr. of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maggie and Willie Herbert; brother, Alton Herbert; and nieces, Cheryl and Sylvia Carter. She was an employee of the Assumption Parish School Board. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Buella Pearley A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose for Buella Moore Pearley, 95, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Port Allen, who died Feb. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter and a son-in-law, Agnes and Curtis Anderson of Port Allen; gran dchildren and their spouses, Rev. Katherine Thompson of Providence, R.I., Gwendolyn and David Elliot and Kirby and Gail Anderson, all of Baton Rouge, Jerilyn and Percy Williams, Terry and Alicia Stewart and Kerry Stewart, all of Bertrandville, Perry Stewart of Dallas, Texas, and Sherry and Darryl Edwards of Plaquemine; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Daniel Moore; husband, Junius Pearley, daughters, Beatrice Thomas, Louella and Imelda; son, Junior Stewart; and brothers, Spergeon and Moses Moore. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Ellen Thomas A religious service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma for Ellen Johnson Thomas, 84, a native and resident of Houma, who died Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Rosadell Adams of Houma; She is also survived by one grandchild, one great-grandchild and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Thomas; parents, Anderson and Leah Howard Johnson; brothers, Buddy, Luster, Ezekiel and Lorenzo Johnson and Dave Jenkins; and sisters, Leah J. Thomas, Harriet Mary land, Renetta Neville, Mary Pharagood and Siney J. Stovall. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Genevieve Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Genevieve "Jennie" Lorio Toups, 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aby P. Toups; parents, E.P. and LoLa Rybiski Lorio; brothers, Warren and Lloyd Lorio; and sisters, Mrs. Anna Lorio Richard; Mrs. Mattie Lorio Gonzales and Mrs. Floyd Lorio Menuet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. February 12, 2001 Hilda Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Hilda B. Bergeron, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:37 a.m. Feb. 10, 2001. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of James A. and Jerry P. Bergeron and Barbara B. Scioneaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie P. Ber geron; and parents, Albert and Victoria Folse Bourgeois. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Cory Doucet Cory Anthony Doucet, 40, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 10, 2001. He was the husband of Romanda Thomassie Doucet; son of Carol Doucet; and brother of Troy and Sabrina Doucet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Terrebonne Doucet. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Richard Duet A religious service was held at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Richard J. Duet, 44, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Connie Powell Duet; son of Louise Bruce Duet; father of Christopher, Jaime and Megan Duet; and brother of Linton Jr. and Dale Duet and Sandra D. Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his father, Linton Duet Sr. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was an employee of C-Port. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Arthur Landry Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Arthur Landry Sr., 71, a native and resident o f Paincourtville, who died Feb. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Mr. Landry was a retired employee of Savoie Industries and is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Landry Landry. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur "Chuck" and Liz Boyd Landry of Florence, Ala.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy T. Landry of Baton Rouge, Cindy L. and Forest Olivier of Thibodaux, Rhonda L. and Dave LeBlanc of Donaldsonville and Lamar L. and Marty Rodriguez of Sterling, Va.; two brothers, his godfather, Allen Landry, and Charles "Chase" Landry; four sisters, Vera Blanchard, Inez Landry, Therese Alleman and Marilyn "Nonie" Daigle; and nine grandchildren, Laura and Jon Landry, Jake, Katie and David LeBlanc, Scott and Michael Olivier and Jude and Jordan Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Gay Landry; his parents, Rudolph Sr. and Noemie Templet Landry; brothers, Rudolph Jr. and Neil Landry; and a sister, Dolores L. Burns. Donations to Assumption Activity Center Memorial Fund, P.O. Drawer 1040, Napoleonville, La., 70390, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Laura Loupe A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Laura Pellegrin Theriot Loupe, 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 2:22 p.m. Feb. 9, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Albert J. Theriot Jr. and Lou Ann Duplantis of Houma and Herman Theriot and Barbara Duplantis of Chauvin; stepmother of Sidney Loupe Jr. and Doris Guidry of Vacherie; and sister of Luby Pellegrin and Emily P. Blanchard of Chauvin, Allen and LeRay Pellegrin and Velma P. Authement, all of Houma, and Annie Mae Gaubert of Lockport. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 22 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Joseph Theriot Sr.; second husband, Sidney Loupe Sr.; parents, Sylvest and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; stepson, Herman Loupe; and stepdaughter, Betty Plaisance. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Forest Marcel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Forest P. "Black" Marcel, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 8:10 a.m. Feb. 9, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Claire Savoie Marcel; sons, Gene A. Marcel and Carroll Marcel and his fiance, Jennifer Poole; brothers, Erin Marcel of Houma and Melvin Marcel of Baton Rouge; sisters, Mae M. Bergeron, Allie M. Tierce, Agnes M. Daigle, Gertrude M. Cantrelle and Mary M. Detillier, all of Houma; and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Alfreida Pontiff Marcel; grandson, Gene Marcel Jr.; brothers, Horace Marcel of Bayou Blue and Francis Marcel of Houma; and sister, Wilma M. Voclain of Houma. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was retired from Magcobar. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. atal Ougel Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Natal Joseph "Pa-chon" Ougel Jr., 78, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 5 a.m. Feb. 10, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Hazel Rogers Ougel; father of Russell and Kenneth Ougel, Peggy O. Fremen, Susan O. Dufrene and Linda C. Doucet; and brother of Nola O. Plaisance, Lorraine O. Turlich, Flo ssie O. and Marie O. Pitre. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Natal J. Sr. and Ernestine Guidry Ougel; brothers, Early, Rudolph, Milton Sr. and Ormond Ougel; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Phyllis Reed A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Phyliss W. Reed, 61, a native of Minniapolis, Minn., and resident of Raceland, who died at 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Randy Reed; and sister of Allen, Jim, Donald and Harold Eugene Wolford and Diane Whitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.C. Reed; and parents, James and Myrtle Smith Wolford. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. February 13, 2001 Martha Bowen A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Martha Marie D. Bowen, 65, a native of Amelia and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:24 p.m. Feb. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Benjamin "Buddy" Bowen; mother of Candice M. Bowen of Nashville, Tenn., and Janet Willbanks of Yellow Jacket, Calif.; mother-in-law of Glen Willbanks; future mother-in-law of Rick Chaykoski; sister of Velma Scully, Thelma Kennerson, Catherine Colee, Barbara Comeaux and Mary Palmature; and grandmother of Taylor Rose Will Banks and Brad Clouratre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Helena Paray Dupre; and sisters, Lidia Dupre and Eva Kidd. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. February 14, 2001 Lela Breaux A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Lela Mae Maxwell Breaux, 46, a native of Flint, Mich., and resident of Raceland, who died at 3 a.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a .m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Gene Joseph Breaux; mother of Michael John Crain and Cassandra Adelynn Breaux; and sister of Linnie "Lynn" Guidry and Linda Lou Cannon. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Gwendolyn Schoonmaker Maxwell; brothers, Leo and Kenneth Maxwell; and sister, Peggy Ma xwell Dupler. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Joshua Collins A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Joshua Paul Collins, 20, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Feb. 11, 2001. He was the son of Becky T. Williams and Paul Collins; stepson of Ronnie Williams and Michelle Collins; grandson of Wilbert Sr. and Joyce A. Collins, Thaddeus Trosclair Sr. and Geraldine L. and Daniel Baugh; and brother of Jude, Mattie and Molly Williams, Kane, Abel, Jessie and Mallorie Collins. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Joseph "Pat-ay" Danos, 96, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:20 p.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Herbert J. Danos and Darlene D. Trahan. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Grabert Danos; parents, Donatien and Emelie Foret Danos; son, Earl J. Danos; daughte r, Noella D. Folse; one grandchild; brothers, Aniset, Euclid, Johnny and Donatien Danos; and sisters, Teresa and Angela Bourgeois, Angelique Theriot Toups and Victoria Foret. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer from the St. Charles community. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Gray Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Joseph Gray Sr., 86, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Feb. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Glendoria Smoot Josephs of Avondale, Gloria Gray of Algiers, Loretta Kinsley and Joseph Gray Jr. of Raceland; stepfather of Stella Campbell of Avondale; brother of Ezekiel Gray of Raceland; and grandfather of Leonard Varise Jr. of Avondale. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 35 great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Gray; parents, Sullivan Sr. and Josephine Green Gray; brothers, Simon, Rev. Elijah, Rev. Sullivan Jr., Lawrence, Harry and Clarence Gray; and sister, Rutha Gray. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He enjoyed baseball. Kennedy Funeral Home of Racela nd is in charge of the arrangements. Florida Parra A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Florida Adams Parra, 77, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Elvin D. Parra; father of Patrick H. Parra and Patricia P. Courteaux; and sister of Nolan Adams, Sisca Duet, Olivia Pitre, Flavia Vegas, Gloria Vegas and Delores Chiquet. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Mercedes Gisclair Adams. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Bettye Runnels A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Newton, Miss., for Bettye Harrison Runnels, 65, a native of Newton and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Feb. 13, 2001. She was the wife of Jerry Runnels of Bayou Blue; mother of Durrow, Mickey and Craig Loewer, Ricky, Ronnie, David, Denise and Donna Runnels, Pennie Guest and Robyn Scutti; and sister of Tom Harrison. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Mary Sue Scarborough Harrison; and son, Danny Loewe r. She was Baptist. She was a nurse. Donations to Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional, P.O. Box 1118, Thibodaux, La., 70302, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangments. Nancy Vinet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nancy Duet Vinet, 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Lafayette, who died at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Laura Lee V. Fagan of Larose and Jo Ann V. Roussel of Lafayette. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eunice Vinet; parents, Alces and Leah Galliano Duet; grandson, Todd Fagan; brothers, Morrison and Lodgar Duet; and sisters, Azema D. Callais and Otesia D. Guidry. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. February 15, 2001 James Crain A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for James Leon Crain, 81, a native of Springfield, Mo., and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the hu sband of Inez Gautreaux Crain; father of James P. and Jack L. Crain; and brother of Susan C. Dixon. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James P. and Rosa Hensley Crain; and son, John R. Crain. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Guada Canal. He was a member of American Legion Post 83 and VFW Post in Raceland. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangments. Virginia Egan A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bradford- O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, Miss., for Virginia Roussel Egan, 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Ocean Springs, Miss., who died at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be 6 until 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crestlawn Cemetery in Ocean Springs, Miss. She was the wife of Michael T. Egan; daughter of Jed J. Roussel; mother of Brian A. Hensarling of Ocean Springs, Barbara H. Redmond, Cheryl H. Moshenrose, Kristen and Charlene Egan, all of Ocean Springs, and Donna H. Woods of Belle Rose; and sister of Thomas "Skee" Roussel of Mandeville, Linda R. Richard of Thibodaux, Mona L. Roussel of Ocean Springs and Ann T. Bourgeois of Raceland. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret "Cheetie" Bourgeois Tate; grandparents, Oliver Sr. and Ida Bourgeois; and step-brother, Tony L. Tate. She was a member of the Ocean Springs and Biloxi Art Associations. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Ina Gravois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Ina M. Brevelle Gravois, 65, a native of Marskville and resident of metairie, who died at 6 a.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Earl L. Gravois Sr.; mother of Earl Jr. and Jonathan Gravois and Deborah G. Berthelot; and sister of Stafford J. Brevelle Jr., Geraldine B. Dupuy and Audrey B. Duceung. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stafford J. Sr. and Clara Fontaine Brevelle; and grandson, St afford L. Berthelot. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Thomas "Tommy" Gros, 16, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died a t 7:15 a.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lisa Chiasson Gros; and grandson of Percy and Juanita Chiasson and Jeanne Gros. He was preceded in death by his father, Albon Gros Jr.; and grandfather, Albon Gros Sr. He was an eleventh-grade student at Thibodaux High School and an employee of Rouse's Supermarket. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux in charge of arrangements. Anna Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Anna Theriot Ledet, 73, a native of Delta Farms and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gerard and Kenneth Ledet, both of Golden Meadow; and sister of Howard Theriot of Harvey, Ethel Alleman and Nora Theriot, both of Marrero, Gladys Allemand of Lockport, and Edith Theriot of Larose. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Ledet; parents, Lovincy and Elda Barrios Theriot; borothers, Wiltz, Gillis and Tilman Theriot; sisters, Lou Breaux and Jeanne Bailleaux; and great-grandson, Cullen Hebert. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor C atholic Church. She enjoyed sewing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Donald B. Melancon A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at New River Baptist Church in St. Amant for Donald B. Melancon, 79, a native of Sorrento and resident of Lockport, who died at 11 p.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. He was the husband of Josephine "Anne" Thibodeaux Melancon; father of Brady Melancon; father-in-law of Diane Danos Melancon; and grandfather of Dwayne and Beth Melancon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Numa and Lillian F. Melancon; and brothers, Ray and Elmer Melancon. He was a U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 83 of Lockport. He was a gauger for Amoco for 44 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Edward Miller Jr. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux, for Edward Phillip "Man" Miller Jr, 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday, February 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at th e church cemetery. He was the husband of Regina Fletcher Miller of Thibodaux; son of Gloria and Edward Phillip Miller Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Jessie Beamon, Jamaica, Germaine, Ashalee, and Brittany Miller, all of Thibodaux; stepfather of Billy Fletcher of Baton Rouge and Christopher Fletcher of Thibodaux; brother of Shawn, Tanya, Clarence, Byron and Kentrell Miller, all of Thibodaux; stepbrother of Tracy Duncan of Texas, Tina Rogers, Anita Walker and Tammy Duncan, all of Thibodaux; He is also survived by one granddaughter, Keymeya Beamon, and grandfather, John Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Mae Jackson, Rebecca Thomas, and Ernest Miller. He was Baptist, and a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. He loved to fish. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Peggy Parks A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Peggy "Sue" Warren Parks, 67, a native of Boyle, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the chapel. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Allan E. Parks of Thibodaux; mother of Jackie Parks Perk and Ramona Parks LaJaunie, both of Thibodaux; mother- in-law of Daniel LaJaunie and Brian Perk, both of Thibodaux; sister of Pat Warren and Lucy Provis, both of Greenville, Miss.; Bobby Warren and Bonnie Strunk, both of Thibodaux; and Jimmy Warren and James Hopkins, both of Cleveland, Miss.; and grandmother of Joshua, Dustin and Kassi LaJaunie and Zachary and Hunter Perk, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felton and Jimmie Lucille Matthews Warren; and brother, Jack Warren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a friend of many. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. John Tabor Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for John Tabor Sr., 91, a native of and resident of Choctaw, who died Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Co-cathedral Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Lloyd, Harry, Clovis and Lester Tabor, Anita Thibodaux, Lena Falgoust, Doris Becnel, Alice Simon, Mary Ann Babin and Hilda Huynh; and brother of Wilfred and Phillip Tabor and Marie Ordoyne. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Talbot Tabor; parents, Clovis and Theresa Tabor; son, Leo Paul Tabor; daughter, Marie Tabor; and three brother and four sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. February 16, 2001 Howard Badeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Infant Jesus of Prague, 600 Maple Street in Harvey, for Howard J. Badeaux, 94, a native of Romeville and resident of Marrero, who died at 2:33 p.m. Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery on Airline Highway in Metairie. He was the father of Arlen J. Badeau Sr. and his wife Lillie Blanchard Badeau of Raceland, Lyn J. Badeau of Hammond and Janice Badeau of Metairie; and sister, Edna B. Brown. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mercedes Dufour Badeaux; second wife, Edna Rome Badeaux; special friend, Eula Angelo; parents, Henry and Lucy Sarrizan Badeaux; daughter-in-law, Ethel R. Badeau; and son-in-law, Henry Sperandeo. He was Catholic. He was an usher at Infant Jesus of Prague and a member of Kraftco Credit Union. He received the Arch Bishop Medal from the Knights of Columbus. He was retired from Sealtest Dairy. Donations to Wynhoven Apartments are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Don Frye A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Don Oliver Frye, 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston, who died Feb. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Jeanette Harris Sims and Lionel Owens of Thibodaux; father of Hosea Greene of Thibodaux, Brittany Donee' and Kamron Frye of Houston; grandson of Amy Every; stepfather of Bishop Hurley Fryes Sr.; brother of Linda Boudreaux, Alaine Frye, Fernette Harrise-Casey, Dejean Jones and Demetria Owens Hayes, Lionel Owens Jr. and Darrel Owens; and stepbrother of Sherrie Austin, Nena Frye, Danielle Joseph, Hurley Jr., Elder Frederick, Novell, Troy and Eugene Frye; and devoted friend to Angela Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin Every Sr. and Elvina and Henry Owens Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Aaron Jackson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Aaron "PaJack" Jackson, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:20 p.m. February 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until fune ral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Jackson of Thibodaux; father of Patricia Peltier and Claudette Jackson of Thibodaux, Monica Michelle Young of Georgia, Charles Jackson of Thibodaux, Alvin Jackson of North Carolina, Eric Jackson of Houma, Aaron Joseph Jackson of California, John Jackson of Georgia and Aaron Michael Jackson of Thibodaux; brother of Clarence Matthews of Thibodaux, Wilbert Matthews of Houma, Eddie Carter of Thibodaux, Lou Ann Jackson of New Orleans, Edna Winslow of Thibodaux, Lelia Southall of Thibodaux, Mary Scott of Houma, and Gloria Miller of Thibodaux. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Sr. and Mary Matthews Jackson; one son Michael Jackson; brothers, Elija and Edward Jackson, Harry, Scuddy, Willie and Richard Matthews; and sisters, Dorothy Mae and Annabelle Jackson and Lillie Fletcher. He was Baptist. He loved fishing and watching sports. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Carrie Johnson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Carrie Johnson, 42, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 6:19 a.m. February 14, 2001. Visitation will b e from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Allen Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Rosa M. Johnson of Thibodaux; sister of Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero, Royal Johnson, Albert Washington, Beulah M. Sims, Roszaina Johnson and Linda A. Johnson all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Johnson Sr; brother Dennis Washington, sisters, Magdalene Johnson and Jeanette Johnson Streams; and grandparents, Dennis and Maggie Morgan. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Oliver Jones Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Oliver "Grinner" Jones Sr., 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Oliver Jones Jr. of Thibodaux and Patricia Joseph of Baton Rouge; and brother of Albertha Matthews of Thibodaux; and devoted friend of Eula Mae Matthews. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jones; parents, Lizzie and Joseph Jones; sisters, Mable Williams, Josephine Smith, Octavia Howard and Rebecca Thomas; and brothers, Edward Jones and Josep h Jones Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Lula LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lula Bourg St. Germain LeBlanc, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:09 p.m. Feb. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Milton LeBlanc Sr.; father of Larry St. Germain and his wife Mary St. Germain, Carolyn S. Soley and her husband Clayvington Soley, and Ruth M. St. Germain; stepmother of Wally, Milton Jr., Randy, Teddy and Clayton LeBlanc and Bella Hartman; and sister of Elizabeth Duhon and Nancy Breedlove. She is also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred "Speedy" St. Germain; parents, Guilliam and Ida Kelly Bourg; brother, Linzy Bourg; and sister, Ida Jean Callais. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Donations to the Alzehiemer's Association, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA, 70118, are preferred. Sa mart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Ozelia LeBoeuf Ozelia Elda Dubois Lirette LeBoeuf, 79, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 15, 2001. Call Samart Funeral Home of Houma at 872-4238 or the family for service times. She was the mother of Nolan Joseph Lirette of Bourg, Roland Peter Lirette, Gertrude L. Hutcherson and Mrs. Emeris (Audrey) Kreamer, all of Houma, Roy Paul and Junuior Anthony Lirette of Thibodaux; and sister of Lester, Nolan and Harris Dubois and Mrs. Ismay LeBoeuf, all of Houma; and stepmother of Mrs. Nolan (Ann) Lirette of Bourg, Harry LeBoeuf of Chauvin and David LeBoeuf of Houma. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson Anthony Lirette; second husband, Harry LeBoeuf; parents, Willie Dubois and Elizabeth Alice Dupree; stepdaughter, Mrs. Evelyn McCorkle; sisters, Wilda Bourg and Louise Thibodaux; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. John Tabor Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for John Tabor Sr., 91, a n ative of and resident of Choctaw, who died Feb. 14, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of John Jr., Lloyd, Harry, Clovis and Lester Tabor, Anita Thibodaux, Lena Falgoust, Doris Becnel, Alice Simon, Mary Ann Babin, Rose Mary Verdin and Theresa Thibodaux; and brother of Wilfred and Phillip Tabor and Marie Ordoyne. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Talbot Tabor; parents, Clovis and Theresa Tabor; son, Leo Paul Tabor; daughter, Marie Tabor; and three brother and four sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Valerie Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Valerie A. Tabor, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:22 p.m. Feb. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Johnny Tabor; mother of Gerald Sr. and Berthon Aucoin, Valerie Ann Percle and Lola Gilmore; stepmother of Bernice Knight; and sister of Anthony Adams. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five grea t-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Lenora Oncale Adams; brothers, Gilbert, Joseph, John, Alfred, Ernest and Paul Adams; and sisters, Rose and Malthida Gilfour and Marie Allmen. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Amantis Thompkins A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland for Amantis D'ajai Thompkins, infant, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 2001. She is survived by her parents, Kerchell Thompkins of Raceland and Clarence Coleman of Thibodaux; grandparents, Amanda Thompkins, and Alvin Johnson both of Raceland, Linda Coleman and Clarence Coleman Jr., both of Thibodaux; great-grandfather David Ewing Thompkins, great-great-grandmother, Irma Coleman; and brother, Ky'Driuan Agnad Thompkins. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. February 19, 2001 Flavia Allemand A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Flavia Eva Pellegrin Allemand, 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 2:12 p.m. Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Ce metery in Hou ma. She was the mother of Edric Joseph Allemand Jr., Emma "Penny" Roberts, Carolyn Stone and Lorenca Allemand; and sister of Hubert Pellegrin. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edric "Zip" Joseph Allemand Sr.; parents, Elie and Lorence Benoit Pellegrin; sons, Gillchris, Samuel and Ronald Allemand; and sisters, Nellie Mae White, Ezelle Scott, Bernice Freeman, Onela Price and Gertrude Fanguy. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Cynthia Caillet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling for Cynthia Ann Caillet, 55, a native of Luling and resident of Kenner, who died at 12:03 a.m. Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the former wife of David Joseph Champagne Sr.; daughter of Syl Frances and Maybelle Boudoin Caillet Sr.; mother of David Joseph Jr., Chad Michael, Kelly Ann and Cami Lynn Champagne; and sister of Syl F. Jr. and Gerald Caillet and Sylvia C. Touchard. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Falgo ut Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Deseree Foster Deseree P. Foster, 89, a native of Winterhaven, Fla., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Feb. 15, 2001. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ft. Meyers, Fla. She was the mother of Daniel S. Foster of Winterhaven, Archelene Daigle of Houma, Peggy Mas and Linda Stetler of Houston, Texas, Imeldia Dickerson of Auburndale, Fla., Martha Vinyard of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and Rhonda Smiley of Lake Wales, Fla.; and sister of Orester Baker of Lakeland, Fla., Elva Baker and Ruby Skipper of Alabama. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gasque Foster; parents, Morris and Icey Baker; daugther, Doris Hughes; and brothers, D.C. and Marvin Baker. She was Jehovah Witness. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Don Frye A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Don Oliver Frye, 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston, who died Feb. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Jeanette Harris Sims and Lionel Owens of Thibodaux; father of Hosea Hi ll of Thibodaux, Brittany Donee' and Kamron Frye of Houston; grandson of Amy Every; stepfather of Bishop Hurley Fryes Sr.; brother of Linda Boudreaux, Alaine Frye, Fernette Harrise-Casey, Dejean Jones and Demetria Owens Hayes, Lionel Owens Jr. and Darrel Owens; and stepbrother of Sherrie Austin, Nena Frye, Danielle Joseph, Hurley Jr., Elder Frederick, Novell, Troy and Eugene Frye; and devoted friend to Angela Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin Every Sr. and Elvina and Henry Owens Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Ramona Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Ramona Peck Guidry, 61, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Barbara Theriot; and aunt of Scott, Russ, Mitch and Blake Theriot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Vickie Snider Peck. She was a partner in the accounting firm of Ann T. Hebert CPA in Thibodaux. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Leonce Naquin Jr. A Mass of Christi an burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Leonce "Potch" Naquin Jr., 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:50 a.m. Feb. 16, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of Eddie and Patricia Naquin. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Berger Naquin; and parents, Leonce Sr. and Emilie Badeaux Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Azema Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Azema Thibodaux Ordoyne, 84, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died Feb. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Raymond Tabor, Irva Thibodaux, Chesterine Landry, Elaine Thibodaux, Catherine Hebert and Eula Delatte; and sister of Mary Boudreaux and Louise Benoit. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Severin Ordoyne; first husband, Noah Cortez; parents, Allen and Tolaine Hebert Thibodaux; sons, Clifton Cortez and Floyd Tabor; brothers, Ozema Thomas Sr. and Allen and En nisie Thibodaux; and sister, Eliza Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Dolores Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Dolores LeCompte Pitre, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 12:48 a.m. Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Errol J. Pitre of Cut Off and Gaynell P. Janise of Houma; and sister of Della Springman of New Orleans. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Andrew Pitre; parents, Aubin and Johanna Cuneo LeCompte; son, Daniel J. Pitre; brother, Calvin LeCompte; and sisters, Stella L. Adoue, Lillian Castille, Edmay LeBlanc, Audis and Gertie LeCompte. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Madeline Verdin A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma for Madeline Irene Verdin, 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11 p.m. Feb. 13, 2001. Burial was at Grand Caillou Baptist Cemetery. She was the m other of Jennifer, Jessica and Kandi Verdin; and sister of Joseph Smith, Lorena Williams, Mary Abeline Nesmith and Florence Smith Verdin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Marie Smith; daughters, Melissa and Crystal Verdin; brothers, Sidney, Howard and Paul Smith; and sisters, Bessie Smith Parfait, Jeanette Smith Breaux and Eva Verdin. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Mandie Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Mandie Zeringue, 14 weeks, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Eugene and Rhonda Dantin Zeringue; sister of Cody Dantin and Jessica and Danielle Ladreneaux; and granddaughter of Alma Dantin and Judy and Eugene "EP" Zeringue. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Alvin P. Dantin Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. February 20, 2001 Mary Brown A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Mary E. Brown, 75, a nativ e and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ethel M. Theriot of Schriever, Claudette J. Holmes and Carolyn A. James of Thibodaux; stepmother of Rosemary James of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Carolyn James, Gerald Theriot and Sterling Holmes, all of Thibodaux; and Godmother of Judy Singer of Thibodaux. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and a devoted lifelong friend, Dorothy Livas of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Rozellla Lestrick Brown; husband, Clarence James Sr.; son, Clarence James Jr.; brothers, Hurley White and Ernest Brown; and sister, Enola Carter. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church. She served on the Deaconess Board, Usher Board, Pastor's Aid Club and the Church Beautification Club. She was also a member of American Legion Post 513 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wallace Gauthreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Wallace Ch arles "Wally" Gauthreaux, 47, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Eunice Benoit Gauthreaux; brother of Priscilla G. Benoit; and uncle of Lisa B. Falcon and Hope B. Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Augusta Gauthreaux; grandparents, Wallace and Bertha Gauthreaux and Wallace and Anna Benoit; and sister, Diana Breaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Albert Hebert Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Albert J. Hebert Sr., 91, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 12:36 p.m. Feb. 19, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Albert J. Hebert Jr. and Clemelia "Cammy" Foret; and brother of Mabel H. Tyler. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alzina Galliano Hebert; parents, Dominic J. and Clemelia Barrios Hebert; brothers, Dominic Jr., Luke and Joseph Hebert; and sister, Sadie H. Fitzsimmons. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 of Cut Off for 50 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Barbara Lee A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Barbara G. Lee, 47, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died Feb. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the wife of Ringo Lee; daughter of Virgie Sanchez Picou; mother of Francis Lee III, Leslie and Rhonda Lee and Naomi Lee Bailleaux; and sister of David Guidry, Peggy Falgout, Della Shukait and Janet Guilliot. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Urbin J. Guidry. She was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. February 21, 2001 Dale Steib A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Dale Robert Steib, 41, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Charles R. and Amanda Granier Steib; and broth er of Dwayne C. Donavon J. and Israel J. Steib. He is also survived by three sister-in-laws, three nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lucien and Angelle Steib and Theophile and Melanie Granier. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. February 22, 2001 Lindy Callais A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lindy Joseph Callais, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Irene Vizier Callais; father of Ricky Joseph, Dennis Anthony and Suzanne Marie Callais and Carolyn Callais Adams; and brother of Linton, Clivington and Clinton Callais, Julia C. Vegas, Trina C. Boudreaux and Barbara C. Trahan. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Xavier Sr. and Viola Elizabeth Hingle Callais; brothers, Anderson Xavier Jr. and Theophile Callais; and sisters, Irene and Lucy Mae Callais and Earlia Callais Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150. He enjoyed playing in the K.C. horseshoe tournament and pool. He was a retired tugboat captain for Abdon Callais Boat Co. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Gaudet A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Earl C. Gaudet, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Nolan Gaudet, Ruth Gaudet Martinez and Myrtle Gaudet Hidalgo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Augusta Lefort Gaudet; and brother, Louis W. Gaudet. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Agnes Smith Guidry, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemtery. She was the wife of Pershing Guidry; mother of John Allen Guidry, Alberta Jones and Tunisia Wade; and sister of Julian Smith and Yvonne Plaisance. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Andrea Leonard Smith; brothers, Edmond Smith and Thomas Valence; and grandson, Mark Jones. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangments. Myrtle Rome A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Myrtle Fonseca Rome, 77, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8 p.m. Feb. 20, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Clifford, Norman and Herbert Rome, Beatrice Reulet, Nancy Dowouis and Mavis Jones; and sister of Edward, Walter, Leon and Joseph Fonseca, Bernice Cortez, Margaret Catorie, Josephine Frieze and Agnes Murry. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chefter Rome; parents, Joseph and Domitille Dominique Fonseca; brothers, Warren and Raymond Fonseca; and sister, Mamie Rogers. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Dwayne Thompson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens, for Dwayne Thompson, 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Grayson, who died Feb. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of James Vernon Reese of Anderson, S.C.; father of Keno Reese of Columbia, S.C., Deven Tuesno an d Deandra Tuesno of Metairie; brother of Darion, Lisa, Leslie and Monique Thompson of Raceland, Trina Thompson of Odenton, Md., Rasheed Reese of Denver, Colo., and Sakina Reese of Anderson. He is also survived by grandparents, James and Dorothy Reese of Clinton, S.C. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Thompson; brothers, Aaron and Marcus Thompson; grandparents, Gladys and Jesse Thompson. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. February 23, 2001 Willie Blackledge A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Willie Blackledge, 63, a native of Valentine and resident of Raceland, who died Feb. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Louella Gray Blackledge of Raceland; father of Bridgette Hill of Woodfork Va., Pamela Blackledge Joseph, Gregory, Dwight, Kelly and Kendra Blackledge, all of Raceland; brothers, Earl Blac kledge Jr. of Cutoff, and Jimmy Blackledge of Raceland. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Aline Blackledge. He was Baptist. He was a retired petroleum technician for Exxon. He enjoyed sports events and political news. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Ursul Collins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Ursul Gisclair Collins, 80, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Ignace Collins; mother of Tedman Collins; mother-in-law of Mildred Collins; sister of Ivan Gisclair Sr., Ledie Eymard, Marchia Davis, Sarah Eymard and Patty Callais; grandmother of Wade and Pauline Collins and Mitsy and Troy St. Amant; and great-grandmother of Logan Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore and Alice Lasseigne Gisclair; and brothers, Hansel Collins and Cliff Duet. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Oralee Keller A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated a t 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Oralee Marie Laurent Keller, 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Feb. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Internment will be at the church mausoleum. She was the wife of Captain Gufielle Keller; mother of Gwendolyn Keller of Houma, Barbara, Mary, Vera, Patrick, Hardin and Cornell Keller, all of Vacherie, Calvin Keller of McAllister, Okla.; sister of Norris Sr. and Elizabeth Laurent and Geraldine Smith, all of Vacherie; and stepmother of Grace Steptore of Convent. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death byher parents, Maurice and Amelia Lemieux Laurent. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Sidney Mabile A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Sidney Joseph Mabile, 87, a native of White Castle and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4:45 a.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 6:30 until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. He was the father of Larry J. Mabile and Barbara M. Talley; and brother of Wilson Mabile. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elder Barbier Mabile; parents, Joseph and Emily Haydel Mabile; brothers, Paul, Aristide, Joseph, Jules and Adam Mabile; and sisters, Emily Martin and Marie Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Jon Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church in Bayou Blue for Jon D. Matherne, 31, a native of Bourg and resident of Magnolia, Texas, who died Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his special friend, Kikki Foret-House; parents, Richard J. and Teresa P. Matherne; son, Tyler L. Matherne; daughter, Kourtnee M. Matherne; grandmother, Ruby Henderson Potasnik; brother, Richard Matherne; and sisters, Tamara J. and Michaela B. Matherne. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton and Mae Plaisance Matherne; and grandfather, Joseph Potasnik. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Azema Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Azema Thibodaux Ordoyne, 84, a native and re sident of Choctaw, who died Feb. 19, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Raymond Tabor, Irma Thibodaux, Chesterine Landry, Elaine Thibodaux, Catherine Hebert and Eula Delatte; and sister of Mary Boudreaux and Louise Benoit. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Severin Ordoyne; first husband, Noah Cortez; parents, Allen and Tolaine Hebert Thibodaux; sons, Clifton Cortez and Floyd Tabor; brothers, Ozema Thomas Sr. and Allen and Ennisie Thibodaux; and sister, Eliza Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Johnathan Robinson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Johnathan Jarvis Robinson, 15, a native and resident of Waggaman, who died Feb. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte. He was the son of Jacqueline Robinson of Waggaman and stepson of Ernie Clark of Ama; brother of Demetrius M. Robinson of Des Allemands, Dominic L., Jeffrey, Jessica D. and Crystal D. Robinson, all of Waggaman, Arania Robinson of Avondale, and Joseph, Brent and Danielle Reynald, all of Norco. He is also survived by his grandfathe r, Leroy Robinson Sr. of Raceland; and godparents, Cedric J. Robinson of Boutte and Bishop Mable Barcolny of Avondale. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Reynard; grandfather, Ervin Reynard; grandmothers, Mable Ingram Robinson and Leola Reynard. He was a member of True Church of God in Christ Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Edward Richard Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Edward Lawrence Richard Jr., a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Feb. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 until 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Caroline Richard; father of Denise Richard of Belle Rose, Bridget and Terry Mckeyon of Kenner, Jerome and Edward Richard III of Donaldsonville, Gregory Richard of New Orleans and Printice McKeyon of Hawaii; son of Ernestine Dabney Richard of Belle Rose and Edward Richard Sr. of Napoleonville; and brother of Alonia Watts of Belle Rose, Lettie Steward of Klotzville, Wanda Richard of New Orleans, Elvis Richard of Convent and Kentrell and Renard Richard of St. Rose. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Veronease and Audrey Sherman and Lorraine Ollis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Leroy Terrebonne Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Leroy "NoNok" Terrebonne Sr., 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:55 p.m. Feb. 22, 20 01. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the father of Leroy Terrebonne Jr.; and brother of Francis T. Duet. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berline Callais Terrebonne; parents, Oliver Sr. and Rosie Pitre Terrebonne; brothers, Edmond, Oliver "Bee" Jr. and Earl Terrebonne; and sisters, Earline and Renza T. Terrebonne, Gladys T. and Yvonne T. Savoie Callais. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. February 26, 2001 Willima Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano for Willima "Lilly" Cheramie Adams, 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who die d at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Ellis Adams; mother of Billy, Randy and Jason Adams; and sister of Mary Ann Williams and Ethel Mae Orgeron. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt and Zoe Cheramie Cheramie; brother, Filton Cheramie; and sister, Doris C. Kiff. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Elois Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Elois Doucet Cheramie, 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:05 p.m. Feb. 23, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Linton, Denny and Brad Cheramie; and sister of Linton Doucet, Audrey Plaisance and Peggy Duet. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Pomella Gaspard Doucet; brothers, Herman and Leroy Doucet; and sister, Mary Lou Jambon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Maxine Giardina A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Maxine Gros Giardina, 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Jacob Anthony Giardina Sr.; daughter of Gladys Hebert Gros; mother of Jacob Jr., Helen, Benjamin and Anthony Giardina; and sister of Whitney Gros, Geraldine Tackett, Joyce Deichamann and Mary Ann Richard. She was preceded in death by her father, Wickless Gros. She was a member of the Dyslexia Society of Louisiana, the Louisiana Branch of the International Dyslexia Society, the Center for the Study of Dyslexia at Nicholls State University, the Susan G. Komen Foundation "Race for the Cure" Committee, the Bayou Junior Women's Club, the Relay for Life, the Advisory Board of Women and Government at Nicholls and other organizations. She helped form the DePaul's Dyslexia School in Houma. She was also dedicated to improving the literacy rate in Louisiana and the surrounding states. She founded and worked diligently with her family foundation whose goal is to provide teacher training and assistance to schools that benefited thousands of children and adults with learning disabilities. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veteran's Boulevard, Ste. 214, Kenner, LA 70062 are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Alice Hodge A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Alice Mae Duet Hodge, 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6 p.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Burial was at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Joseph Hodge; daughter of George and Edna Cheramie Duet; mother of Joann H. Williford; and sister of Archie, Simon, and Ronnie Duet, Joyce LaBiche, Cathy Orgeron, Arsannae Eymard, Shebby Bergeron, Jeanie Cheramie and Georgina Bourg. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, John Alfred, George P. and an infant; and one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Anna Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community for Anna Belle Plaisance Pierce, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of the St. Charles Community, who died at 3:22 p.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Royce J. Pierce Sr.; mother of Clay E., Royce J. Jr., James M. and Ramona M. Pi erce and Joy P. Menard; and sister of Laura P. Anselmi. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Lucy Melancon Plaisance; sons, Enest A. Pierce III and an infant son; brothers, Eunis, Eric, Edwis, Ellis Jr. and Dudley Plaisance; and sister, Jane P. Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Society, American Red Cross, St. Charles Ladies Altar Society and St. Charles Meals. Masses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Beatrice Robichaux A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Beatrice Robichaux Robichaux, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Feb. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Sidney Robichaux Jr., Jane Robichaux Duplantis and Charlotte Robichaux Babin, all of Houma, Shirley Robichaux Orgeron of Larose, Jeanette Robichaux Pitre of Thibodaux and Willianne Robichaux Marcel of Bayou Blue; and sister of Edward Robichaux, Lena Robichaux Brunet and Thelma Robichaux Naquin, all of Houma and Louise Robichau x of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Robichaux Sr.; parents, John and Alice LeCompte Robichaux; brothers, Irvin, Essie, Wilson, Leon and Paul Robichaux; and sisters, Gertie Price, Allie Bonvillain and Cynthia Chauff. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Altar Society. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Shields A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux for Paul Shields, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Billy Shields, Judy S. Orgeron, Joan Graham and Wanda Shields. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buren and Juanita Shields. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Loveless Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Loveless "Socko" J. Theriot, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the hu sband of Evelyn "Billie" Thibodeaux Theriot; father of Rick, Linda and Catherine Theriot; brother of Vorhies J. Theriot, Ella Mae T. Slicho and Alice T. Champagne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Graceius Robichaux Theriot, brothers, Wilson Jr., F.C. and George Theriot; and sisters, Annie, Grace and Ida Theriot. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 3665 and a member of the 40 and 8. He was an electrician. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Racelan d was in charge of the arrangements. Sylvia Touchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Sylvia Caillet Touchard, 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling, who died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 23, 2001. Burial was at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. She was the daughter of Syl Francis Sr. and Maybelle Baudoin Caillet; mother of Myron "Matt" A. Jr., Patrick Blair and Brandon Blake Touchard and Teddi T. Roberts; and sister of Syl F. Jr. and Gerald Caillet. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron A. Touchard Sr., and sister, Cynthia A. Caillet. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Falgo ut Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. February 27, 2001 Edna Champagne A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg for Edna Elliot Champagne, 88, a native of Bluffton, S.C., and resident of Bourg, who died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 26, 2001. She was the mother of Elinor Bourg, Patricia "Pat" Endsley, and Sandra Plauche, all of Bourg and sister of Helen Holdorf of Baltimore, Md. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred Champagne; parents, James and Julia Garnowitz Elliott; brother, James Elliott Jr.; and sister, Clara Knorr. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Donations to the Terrebonne Parish Library in Bourg are preferred. Maxine Giardina A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Maxine Gros Giardina, 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Jacob Anthony Giardina Sr.; daughter of Gladys Hebert Gros; mother of Jacob Jr., Helen, Benjamin and Anthony Giardina; and sister of Whitney Gros , Geraldine Tackett, Joyce Deichamann and Mary Ann Richard. She was preceded in death by her father, Wickless Gros. She was a member of the Dyslexia Society of Louisiana, the Louisiana Branch of the International Dyslexia Society, the Center for the Study of Dyslexia at Nicholls State University, the Susan G. Komen Foundation "Race for the Cure" Committee, the Bayou Junior Women's Club, the Relay for Life, the Advisory Board of Women and Government at Nicholls and other organizations. She helped form the DePaul's Dyslexia School in Houma. She was also dedicated to improving the literacy rate in Louisiana and the surrounding states. She founded and worked diligently with her family foundation whose goal is to provide teacher training and assistance to schools that benefited thousands of children and adults with learning disabilities. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veteran's Boulevard, Ste. 214, Kenner, LA 70062 are preferred. Donnie Gray A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at Mont Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Donnie Lee Gray, 26, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died Feb. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Crescent Farm Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Rita Meads of Houma and Lawrence Gra y of Raceland; father of Diamante McKalyn Gray of Houma; brother of Marquel Gray of Raceland and Shentrelle and Tiffany Gray of Houma. He was preceded in death by his sister, Latec Rena Gray; grandparents, Robert and Audrey Pierre, Lawrence Gray Sr. and Sidney Scott; and great-grandmother, Agnes Smith. He was Baptist. He enjoyed basketball and football. Ruth Guidry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Ruth Ann Terrebonne Guidry, 55, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:37 a.m. Feb. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Freddie Guidry and sister of Arthenese Terrebonne Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Sr. and Eureka Lafont Terrebonne; brother, Kirby Terrebonne Jr.; and sister, Sally Gaspard. She loved traveling and enjoying her pets. Brandon Jernigan A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Homes Chapel in Houma for Brandon Paul Jernigan, 4, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 a.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales #2 C emetery in Houma. He was the son of Johnny and Jane Guillot Jernigan; brother of Joshua Jernigan; grandson of Ronnie and Willadean Jernigan and John and Jill Guillot; and great-grandson of Elmer Freed. Randy Vizier A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero for Randy Joseph Vizier, 54, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Donna Freyou Vizier; son of Lou Emma Savoie Vizier; father of Ryan Matthew and Heather Leigh Vizier; and brother of Ronnie, Evans and Alcis Vizier and Marla Vizier Moore. He was preceded in death by his father, Whitney Vizier, and grandparents, Alcis and Edmae Lombar Vizier and Elix and Emma St. Pierre Savoie. February 26, 2001 Willima Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano for Willima "Lilly" Cheramie Adams, 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Ellis Adams; mother of Billy, Randy and Jason Adams; and sister of Mary Ann Williams and Ethel Mae Orgeron. S he is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt and Zoe Cheramie Cheramie; brother, Filton Cheramie; and sister, Doris C. Kiff. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Elois Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Elois Doucet Cheramie, 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:05 p.m. Feb. 23, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Linton, Denny and Brad Cheramie; and sister of Linton Doucet, Audrey Plaisance and Peggy Duet. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Pomella Gaspard Doucet; brothers, Herman and Leroy Doucet; and sister, Mary Lou Jambon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Maxine Giardina A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Maxine Gros Giardina, 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Jacob Anthony Giardina Sr.; daughter of Gladys Hebert Gros; mother of Jacob Jr., Helen, Benjamin and Anthony Giardina; and sister of Whitney Gros, Geraldine Tackett, Joyce Deichamann and Mary Ann Richard. She was preceded in death by her father, Wickless Gros. She was a member of the Dyslexia Society of Louisiana, the Louisiana Branch of the International Dyslexia Society, the Center for the Study of Dyslexia at Nicholls State University, the Susan G. Komen Foundation "Race for the Cure" Committee, the Bayou Junior Women's Club, the Relay for Life, the Advisory Board of Women and Government at Nicholls and other o rganizations. She helped form the DePaul's Dyslexia School in Houma. She was also dedicated to improving the literacy rate in Louisiana and the surrounding states. She founded and worked diligently with her family foundation whose goal is to provide teacher training and assistance to schools that benefited thousands of children and adults with learning disabilities. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veteran's Boulevard, Ste. 214, Kenner, LA 70062 are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Alice Hodge A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated a t 1 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Alice Mae Duet Hodge, 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6 p.m. Feb. 22, 2001. Burial was at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Joseph Hodge; daughter of George and Edna Cheramie Duet; mother of Joann H. Williford; and sister of Archie, Simon, and Ronnie Duet, Joyce LaBiche, Cathy Orgeron, Arsannae Eymard, Shebby Bergeron, Jeanie Cheramie and Georgina Bourg. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, John Alfred, George P. and an infant; and one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Anna Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community for Anna Belle Plaisance Pierce, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of the St. Charles Community, who died at 3:22 p.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Royce J. Pierce Sr.; mother of Clay E., Royce J. Jr., James M. and Ramona M. Pierce and Joy P. Menard; and sister of Laura P. Anselmi. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Lucy Melancon Plaisance; s ons, Enest A. Pierce III and an infant son; brothers, Eunis, Eric, Edwis, Ellis Jr. and Dudley Plaisance; and sister, Jane P. Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Society, American Red Cross, St. Charles Ladies Altar Society and St. Charles Meals. Masses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Beatrice Robichaux A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Beatrice Robichaux Robichaux, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Feb. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Sidney Robichaux Jr., Jane Robichaux Duplantis and Charlotte Robichaux Babin, all of Houma, Shirley Robichaux Orgeron of Larose, Jeanette Robichaux Pitre of Thibodaux and Willianne Robichaux Marcel of Bayou Blue; and sister of Edward Robichaux, Lena Robichaux Brunet and Thelma Robichaux Naquin, all of Houma and Louise Robichaux of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Robichau x Sr.; parents, John and Alice LeCompte Robichaux; brothers, Irvin, Essie, Wilson, Leon and Paul Robichaux; and sisters, Gertie Price, Allie Bonvillain and Cynthia Chauff. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Altar Society. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Shields A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux for Paul Shields, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Billy Shields, Judy S. Orgeron, Joan Graham and Wanda Shields. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buren and Juanita Shields. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Loveless Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Loveless "Socko" J. Theriot, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 24, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Evelyn "Billie" Thibodeaux Theriot; father of Rick, Linda and Catherine Theriot; brother of Vorhies J. Theriot, Ella Mae T. Slicho and Alice T. Champagne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wi lson and Graceius Robichaux Theriot, brothers, Wilson Jr., F.C. and George Theriot; and sisters, Annie, Grace and Ida Theriot. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 3665 and a member of the 40 and 8. He was an electrician. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Sylvia Touchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Sylvia Caillet Touchard, 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling, who died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 23, 2001. Burial was at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. She was the daughter of Syl Francis Sr. and Maybelle Baudoin Caillet; mother of Myron "Matt" A. Jr., Patrick Blair and Brandon Blake Touchard and Teddi T. Roberts; and sister of Syl F. Jr. and Gerald Caillet. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron A. Touchard Sr., and sister, Cynthia A. Caillet. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. February 28, 2001 Louise Constant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Fu-neral Home Chapel in Thibo-daux for Louise "Toot- Toot" Mahler Constant, 78, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. She was the mother of Sheila Ordoyne of Kraemer and sister of Claude, Lester and Butley Mahler, Mabel Morvant, Gert Simoneaux and Henrietta Landry, all of Krae-mer, Vincent and Alidore Mahler, both of Chackbay, Albert Mahler and Frances Reulet, both of Vacherie, and Jeanne Guidry of Raceland. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph D. Constant Jr.; parents, Henry Sr. and Florestine Duroche Mahler; and brothers, Louis, Henry Jr. and Norman Mahler. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Crosby A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Ro-sary Catholic Church in Larose for Robert "Bozo" Crosby, 25, a native and resi-dent of Larose, who died Feb. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of De-vonna Beene Crosby, son of Robert Anthony and Ida Jose-phine Guidry; father of Bastian and Harley Cro sby; brother of Jeremy Crosby, Floyd Thacker, Tequila Guidry and Erin Crosby; and grandson of Violet Gudiry. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Didia Guidry. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Vesta Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Vesta Babin Richard, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:54 a.m. Feb. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Vera Richard Cortez; mother-in-law of Arthur Cortez; sister of Edla Pitre and J.C. and Joyle Babin; grandmother of Kevin James Cortez, Kerwin Joseph Cortez and Kerit Jules Cortez; grandmother-in-law of Susan, Marsha and Julie Cortez; and great-grandmother o f Alison Elizabeth and Jacob Alvin Cortez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scuddy Philip Richard; parents, Clovis Sr. and Florentine Robichaux Babin; brothers, Nicholas, Gillis, Clovis Jr., Dalmas, Nead "Jim" and Buster Babin; sister, Laura Guidry; grandchild, Kerral Cortez; and great- grandchild, Ayssa Cortez. She was a member of the Woodman of the World, La-dies Altar Society and Race-land Senior Citizens. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.