Thibodeaux Daily Comet May 2001 Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson USGenWeb NOTICE: Libraries and individual researchers may download this file for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires written permission from the transcriber. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. May 02, 2001 Alice Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in G olden Meadow for Alice Guidry Cheramie, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:18 a.m. April 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Theo Cheramie; mother of Mary Ann Curole and Doreen Cheramie; and sister of Allen, Dudley, Jerry and James Guidry, Bertha Terrebonne, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; son, Roger Cheramie; grandson, Chad Pitre; brother, William Guidry; and sister, Judith Melancon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Kimberly Guidry A Christian memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Kimberly Pearl Theriot Guidry, 40, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:20 a.m. May 1, 2001. She donated her body to science. She was the wife of Jarvis Guidry; mother of Neil J. Guidry; stepmother of Brandi Guidry; daughter of Roland and Evelyn M. Theriot; sister of Deborah T. Borne, Chad J. Theriot and Carole T. Br eaux; and granddaughter of Pearl K. Melacon. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her twin sisters Becky Lynn and Brenda Louise, and grandparents, Alton P. Melacon and Noah Agnes G. Theriot. Harrold Hill A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Harrold J. Hill Sr., 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:45 a.m. April 27, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Bernadine Fry Hill of Thibodaux; loving companion of Patricia Tucker of Thibodaux; son of Mary Chapman Hill of Thibodaux; father of Harrold J. Hill Jr. and Nicole A. Hill of Thibodaux; stepfather of LaShan Morrris of Thibodaux; brother of Edward "Sonny" Hill Sr., Felton Hill, Antonia "Mag" Hill Shelby and Veronica Hill Davis of Thibodaux. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henderson Hill Jr., and grandson, LeJuan Hill. He was Catholic. His hobbies included Bowling. He was a former bus driver for Lafourche Parish School Board and was working offshore for Sonnco. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Fred Joseph Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Fred Joseph Sr., 90, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:30 p.m. May 1, 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 Fred Jr. and Al Joseph, Mary Guthormsen and Deborah Heuer; and brother of Isabel Adams and Josephine John. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adele Jabour Joseph; parents, Habib and Zahia Nicola Joseph; brothers, Isaac, Joe and Emile Joseph; and sister, Celima Ferinany. He was the former president of the Lockport Fireman. Donations to the United Way are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Alice King A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Alice Margaret Guidry King, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 a.m. May 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Kenneth King Sr., Alice K. Haydel and Kathryn K. Gautreaux, all of Houma. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoffman A nthony King Sr.; parents, Wilson F. and Alice M. Lajaunie Guidry; son, Hoffman King Jr.; daughter, Marlene Wimbish; grandson, David M. Haydel; brothers, Wilson Jr., Wilton, Bennie, Mark, Raymond an0d Enoch Guidry; and sisters, Flossie Trahan, Philomena Rhods and Hazel Martin. She was a homemaker and owner of King's Drive Inn. She was a member of Catholic Daughters and Mothers Club of St. Francis and St. Eloi choir. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Rose Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community for Rose M. Landry, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:32 p.m. May 1, 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 Robert Jr., Ralph, Jeffrey and Mark Landry, Beryl Legleu and Marilyn Granier. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Landry Sr.; parents, Adrien and Clara Breaux; and brother, Willie Breaux. She was a retired employee of Lafourche Parish School Board and a member of the Thibodaux Senior Citizens and St. Charles Ladies Altar Society. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Myrle Liner A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Myrle Marie Champagne Liner, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, who died at 4:35 p.m. April 30, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Shellen Ann Liner of Theriot, and sister of Beverly LeBouef of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Oliver Liner; parents, Dedrick and Malvina Boudreaux Champagne; stepparents, George Champagne and Alta Boudreaux Champagne; son, Alvin "T-Boy" Anthony Liner; daughter, Ethel Mae DeHart; granddaughter, April Ann Liner; brothers, Elton "Rabbit" and Kenton "Pinky" Champagne; and sisters, Earline Henry and Mona Dement. She was a cafeteria worker at DuLarge Elementary and Dularge Middle schools. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Donald Price A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Donald Joseph Price, 67, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 5:57 a.m. May 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the husband of B etty Tregre Price, and father of Buck Price and Donna P. Lombardo. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Lena Price; and sister, Luana P. Robert. Donations to the Metropolitan Hospice, 1221 S. Clearview Parkway, Fourth floor, Jefferson, LA, 70121, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Bertha Sevin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Bertha Orgeron Sevin, 80, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:10 a.m. May 1, 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 Clara belle Savoie; sister of Earl Orgeron; and grandmother of Patricia A. Savoie and Belinda S. Pellegrin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney A. Sevin; parents, Elson Sr. and Leona Chiasson Orgeron, and brothers, Mack, Elson Jr. and Antoine Orgeron. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. May 03, 2001 Kimberly Guidry A Christian memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Cath olic Church in Mathews for Kimberly Pearl Theriot Guidry, 40, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:20 a.m. May 1, 2001. She donated her body to Leukemia and Lymphomia Louisiana Chapter, 3636 South I-10 Service Road, Suite 304, Metairie, LA 70001. She was the wife of Jarvis Guidry; mother of Neil J. Guidry; stepmother of Brandi Guidry; daughter of Roland and Evelyn M. Theriot; sister of Deborah T. Borne, Chad J. Theriot and Carole T. Breaux; and granddaughter of Pearl K. Melancon. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her twin sisters Becky Lynn and Brenda Louise, and grandparents, Alton P. Melancon and Noah and Agnes G. Theriot. Claire Goudeau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Claire Renee' Goudeau, 9, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 2:40 a.m. May 2, 2001. A prayer service will be held at 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resthaven Mausoleum. She was the daughter of Jimmy and Susan Burcalow Goudeau of Baton Rouge; sister of Kelly Joseph Goudeau of Baton Rouge; and granddaughter of Lucy Burcalow of Baton Rouge and Leon Burcalow of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by h er grandparents, Kelly and Myrtle Olinde Goudeau. She was a parishioner of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church. She was a member of the Girl Scout Troop No. 109 and was a pianist and Han Mud Do martial arist. Donations to Claire Renee' Goudeau Memorial Fund for St. Jean Vianney Catholic School, c/o Citizens Bank and Trust Company, 2925 Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70816, account No. 0646018, are preferred. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of the arrangements. Wilson LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Wilson Joseph "Big Will" LeBlanc, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. May 2, 2001. Call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for time of service. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemtery in Houma. He was the father of Kenneth J. and Gerald J. LeBlanc and Fran L. Stoufflet, all of Houma, and Cheryl L. Reed of Arkansas; and brother of Claude LeBlanc of Houma. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Guidry LeBlanc; parents, Emile and Emma Dupre LeBlanc; daughter, Judith Ann LeBlanc; grandson, Ricky Cenac Jr.; and brothers, Aubrey and Junius LeBlanc. He was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of East Houma Lions Club, fourth degree member of Judge Adrian J. Caillouet Assembly and a third degree member of Council 1317 Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Robert LeBoeuf Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue for Robert Joseph LeBouef Sr., 54, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9:50 a.m. May 1, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the son of Beatrice Blanchard; stepson of Gerald Blanchard of Chauvin; father of Robert Jr. and Samantha LeBouef of Lafitte, Gregory Ledet of Raceland, David, Jessica and Beatrice LeBouef, all of Houma, and Roberta LeBoeuf of Bayou Blue; and brother of Melvin LeBoeuf Sr. of Amelia, Conrad LeBoeuf of Chauvin, Gerald Lirette of Pointe-Aux-Chenes, Gentry Blanchard of Montegut, Ida Adams of Bayou Blue, Dorothy Chiasson of Dulac and Beatrice Charpentier of Bourg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie LeBoeuf; father, Harry Joseph LeBoeuf; and brother, Dmitri Blanchard. He was a parishioner of St. Lou is Church in Bayou Blue. He enjoyed fishing. He was a former tugboat captain. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 04, 2001 Junius Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Junius E. Babin, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:35 a.m. May 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alice B. Babin; father of Ralph and Ronald Babin; father-in-law of Margaret B. and Barbara V. Babin; and brother of Felix, Warren "Joe" and Robert "Bobby" Babin and Joyce B. Dufrene. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Roddy and Jacqueline Babin, and granddaughter-in-law of Angelle B. Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalmas and Inez R. Babin, and stepmother, Blanche B. Babin. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a former usher at St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a member of American Legion Post 349. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Kimberly Guidry A Christian memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Kimberly Pearl Theriot Guidry, 40, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:20 a.m. May 1, 2001. She donated her body to science. She was the wife of Jarvis Guidry; mother of Neil J. Guidry; stepmother of Brandi Guidry; daughter of Roland and Evelyn M. Theriot; sister of Deborah T. Borne, Chad J. Theriot and Carole T. Breaux; and granddaughter of Pearl K. Melancon. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her twin sisters Becky Lynn and Brenda Louise, and grandparents, Alton P. Melancon and Noah and Agnes G. Theriot. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphomia Louisiana Chapter, 3636 South I-10 Service Road, Suite 304, Metairie, LA 70001, are preferred. Albert Harris A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Albert "Tasso" Harris, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died April 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the father of Lillie Brumfield of Thibodaux and Williamese Wesley of Lacombe. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Viola Yoe and Jessie Avinger, and grandson, Henry Harris. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangem ents. Mabel Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Mabel Daigle Hebert, 73, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:45 a.m. May 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Nancy Barkedale of Thibodaux and Barbara Boyd and Kathy Hebert of Napoleonville and Steve Hebert of Labadieville; and sister of Mickey Templet and Francis Crochet and Kelly Daigle, all of Pierre Part. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Hebert; son, Johnny Hebert; and brothers, Spaulding, Robert and George Daigle. She was a homemaker. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Roy Hernadez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Saint Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Roy J. Hernadez, 76, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:19 a.m. May 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband, Nellie Foret Hernadez of Raceland; father of Roy "R.J." Jr. and Rene' Hernandez of Raceland, Emily Jeanne Guidry, Joanne "Josie " Danos and Consuelo "Connnie" Uzee of Raceland; and brother of Ronald "Ham" Hernandez of Waggaman and Raymond Herandez of Raceland and Emma lee Boudreaux of Metairie. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Eldora Gautreaux Hernandez; and brother, Clarence Hernandez Jr.; sisters, Joyce Larousse, Anna Faye McElroy and Sarah Hedman; and grandchild, Joshua Hernandez. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Pointiers Catholic Church of Mathews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 3665, American Legion 349 and Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter 9. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Nathaniel Jones Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Nathaniel "Paw Paw, Tip, Big Dog" Jones Jr., 57, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died April 28, 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 Anita Theard Slack Jones of New Orleans; brother of Mary Lewis and Eleanor Lee and Ronald Jones; and stepfather of Jeannine, Gail, Jimmie, Gary and Ronnie Slack. He is also survived by 12 gran dchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Sr. and Maude Jones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a former employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery and Gaylord's Department Store. He was a member of St. David Catholic Church in New Orleans. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Percy Sr. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Charles Percy Sr., 81, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:14 a.m. May 1, 2001. He will be cremated. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Susie Dyer Percy, and brothers, Norman and Enus Percy. He was a World War II veteran Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Mamie Smith A Religious Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2001 at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Mamie Lee Robinson Jones Smith, 43, a native of Liberty, Miss., and Resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until funeral time at the Church. The Dismissal service will be held at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty Miss., at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery. She was the devoted friend of Willie Ingram S r. of Thibodaux; mother of Derrick Robinson of Miss., Anthony Robinson, Latasha Jones, Krystal Jones, Lexcine Jones, Erica Robinson, and Tonie Smith all of Thibodaux; Sister of Eugene Floyd of Thibodaux, and Edward Robinson of Liberty, Mississippi; stepmother of Nolan Smith Jr., Trea Ingram, Freddie Smith, and Sylvia Jones, and Joyce Price of Thibodaux, Beverly Williams, Gilbert, Claude, Beverly and Ester Smith of Houma, Shirley, and Joyce Smith of Oakland, Calif.; Walter Lee Smith of Tampa, Florida, James Smith of Lafayette, Fannie Zachary of Opelousas, Beverly Jenkins, Dorothy Dejeans, Glenda Ingramall, Thelma and Willie Ingram Jr. of New Orleans; She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan "Rabbit" Smith Sr.; parents, Tonie and Lucious Robinson; sons, Willie and Robert Smith and Lamon Willis; Mary Ann and Corrine Smith; and sister, Lexcine "Bobbie" Robinson. She was Baptist. She enjoyed working with and helping the elderly and kids. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland and People Funeral Home of Liberty, Miss., are in charge of arrangements. Erma Young A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Erma Rhodes Young, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 a.m. April 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time. The Dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Herbert Young Jr., Marie Young Campbell, Maxine Young Robinson and Doris Young Jackson, all of Thibodaux; sister of Earl J. Rhodes, Thomas Rhodes, Gertie Mae Johnson, Elouise Peltier and Lillian Johnson of Thibodaux, Bernard Rhodes, Thelma Rhodes and Lisker Wagner, all of Houston, and Eula Pearl Emanuel of Los Angles, Calif. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Young Sr., parents, Madison and Maggie Rhodes; daughter, Gloria Mae Young; brothers, Edward, James Sr. and Aaron E. Rhodes; and sisters, Victoria Jones, Fabiola Rhodes. She is also survived by one grandson. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church, where she served on the deaconess board. She was also a former choir member. She was a retired Lafourche Parish School Board employee. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. May 07, 2001 Junius Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Junius E. Babin, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:35 a.m. May 4, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alice B. Babin; father of Ralph and Ronald Babin; father-in-law of Margaret B. and Barbara V. Babin; and brother of Jerry, Felix, Warren "Joe" and Robert "Bobby" Babin and Joyce B. Dufrene. He is also survived by his grandchil-dren, Roddy and Jacqueline Babin, and granddaughter-in-law of Angelle B. Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalmas and Inez R. Babin, and stepmother, Blanche B. Babin. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a former usher at St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a member of American Le-gion Post 349. Falgout Funeral Homes of Race-land was in charge of the arrange-ments. Dolores Baye A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Dolores Theriot Baye, 71, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:40 p.m. May 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 7 until 9:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church ceme-tery. She was the wife of Hubert Baye; mother of Phyllis Foret and Sandra Baye; sister of Aubrey and Huey The-riot; grandmother of Mark and Scott Foret; and great-grandmother of Brandon, Ryan, Austin, Taylor and Benjamin Foret. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and A ngelique Danos Theriot, and brothers, S. Hart and Malcolm Theriot. Falgout Funeral Homes of Race-land is in charge of the arrange-ments. Irvin Bourg Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celeb rated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibo-daux for Irvin "Cob" Paul Bourg Sr., 80, a native and resident of Thibo-daux, who died at 1:30 p.m. May 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Ceme-tery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Irvin Paul Bourg Jr. and Miriam Schnabel, and brother of Ella Mae Keller. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Vicknair Bourg; parents, Joseph and Emma Carrie Bernard Bourg; daughter, Evelyn Borgard; brothers, Edward and Moseman Ed-ward Bourg; and sister, Jeanette Le-Compte. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibo-daux is in charge of the arrange-ments. Charles Bourgeois Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chaca-houla for Charles John Bourgeois Sr., 62, a native of Schriever and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 8:03 p.m. May 4, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Virginia Guy Krieger Bourgeois of Chaca-houla; father of Charles J. Jr., Mi-chael and Glenn Bourgeois, all of Chacahoula, Tamra Beason and De-bra Gussman of Schriever; father-in-law of Wendy, Tammy and Frances Bourgeois, Steve Beason and Darren Gussman; brother of Mrs. George "Webb" (Mildred B.) Fuselier Sr. of Eunice; and grandfather of Shelly Bourgeois, Nicole Beason, Destanie Gussman, Dannie Gussman, Ashlee' Bourgeois, Dalanie Gussman, Saman-tha Bourgeois, Aimee' Bourgeois and Corey Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Victoria LeBlanc Bourgeois; brother, Alden Bourgeois; and sister, Una Mae Fanguy. He was a retired welder of 41 years for McDermott. He was a volunteer for Thibodaux Fire Department. He was a parishioner of St. Law-rence Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Elson Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Elson "E.J." Breaux, 76, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:20 p.m. May 4, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sidonia LeBlanc Breaux; sons, E. Buddy Breaux of Mathews and Tom Breaux Sr. of Baton Rouge; brother, Evans Breaux; sisters, Enola Adams and Joyce LeBouef; grandchildren, Colette, Becky, Claire, Tom Jr. and Mark Breaux; and great-grandson, John athan Breaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Therese Hebert Breaux; brothers, Freddie, Roy and Clifton Breaux; stepbrothers, Amos and Manuel Rodriguez; and grand-son, John Breaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Sav-ior Catholic Church. He was World War II veteran re-ceiving the Bronze Star and the Pur-ple Heart. He was a member of VFW Post 3665 and American Legion Post 83. He was an owner of Bayou Tire Services for many years. Donations to Holy Savior Catholic School are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crema-torium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Elsie Champagne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Elsie Champagne, 66, a native of St. Gabriel and resident of Lockport for 60 years, who died at 10:25 a.m. May 4, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Richard P. Champagne; mother of Matthew and Peter Champagne, Anne C. Griffin, Joan C. Clement, Beth and Leigh Champagne; mother-in-law of Char-lotte J. and Diane F. Champagne; Kirk Griffin and Nicky Clement; and sister of Edmond A. Becnel III and Thomas A. Becnel and Nell Becnel Foret. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond A. Becnel Jr. and Lucille Trosclair Becnel. Donations to a Catholic school sys-tem of choice are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of the arrangements. Abel Dufrene Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Abel A. Dufrene Sr., 94, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:10 p.m. May 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church ceme-tery. He was the father of Voris "V.J." Dufrene of Marrero, Abel Dufrene Jr., Selma D. Plaisance and Rosalie D. Keller, all of Lockport; and brother of Aline D. Gautreaux of Lockport. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elmire Gautreaux Dufrene; par-ents, Alfred and Marie Hartman Du-frene; daughter, Ella Mae D. Davaine; brothers, Johnny and Wilfred Du-frene; sisters, Catherine D. Domi-nique and Carrie D. LeBlanc; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Holy Sav-ior Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the ar-rangements. Mary Hill A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mary Chapman Hill, 78, a native and resident of Thibo-daux, w ho died May 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Ceme-tery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Edward "Sonny" Hill Sr., Felton Hill, Antonia "Mag" Hill Shelby and Veronica Hill Davis of Thibodaux; She is also sur-vived by 21 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Hill Jr., parents, Eddie and Adline Chapman; son Harrold Hill Sr., grandson, LeJuan Hill; and sisters, Ledora Jones and Olivia Scott. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a Lady Knight of St. Peter Clavier. She was a head cook in a restau-rant. Her hobbies included making pies, cooking and babysitting. Kennedy Funeral Home of Race-land is in charge of arrangements. Reba LaGrange A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Reba Gros LaGrange, 74, a native of Harvey and resident of Larose, who died at 5:10 p.m. May 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church ceme-tery. She was the wife of Ozeme "Buck" LaGrange; mother of Doreen La-Grange and Janice Dufrene; sister of Linwood Gros and Lilly LaGrange and Doreda Acosta; and grandmother of Brooke LaGrange and Abby D u-frene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Henrietta Bouvier Gros, and brother, Noah F. Gros Jr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crema-torium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Pearl LeBoeuf A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Pearl LeBlanc LeBoeuf, 91, a native of Ter-rebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:11 p.m. May 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Frances de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Donald A. LeBoeuf and Joyce LeBlanc Neal of Houma and Malcolm F. LeBoeuf of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. LeBoeuf; parents, Clifford and Lelia Laducere LeBlanc; son, Randolph LeBoeuf; daughter, Barbara Grace LeBoeuf Randolph; grandson, Craig Randolph; brothers, Clifford Jr., Raymond and Reni' Le-Blanc; and sisters, Jean Baptiste Le-Blanc, Hazel LeBlanc Chauvin and Eunice LeBlanc. She was a retired teacher for T.A.R.C. and a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Fran-ces de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Nelson Lirette A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at St. Andrew's Epis-copal Church in Theriot for Nelson "Jack" Lirette, 73, a native and resi-dent of Theriot, who died at 11 a.m. May 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Terrebonne Me-morial Park Cemetery. He was the father of Terry, Burton and Sheldon Lirette of Bayou Du-Large, Jerry Lirette and Jeseynthia Gros, all of Houma, Joycelyn Hebert and Jackie Haynes of Bayou Blue and Carolyn Morris and Mary Dupre of Coteau; and brother of Albert Lirette and Julia Champagne of Bayou Du-Large and Magdeline Soignet of Gray. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ouida LaCoste Lirette; parents, Willie and Malinda DeHart Lirette; son, Charles "Buddy" Lirette; broth-ers, Edison, Wilvin, Robert, Johnny, Andrew and Jessie Lirette; and sister, Angeline Daisy. He was a retired fisherman. He was a parishioner of St. An-drew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Leona Miles A wake service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Houma for Leona "Betty" Daigs Miles, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, who died at 1:15 p.m. May 2, 200l. The funeral service was held a t 11 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Half Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Walter Miles, Sr. of Gray; mother of Walter Jr. and Martha Miles of Gray and Tammy Miles of Columbia, Mo.; and sister of Clifford Daigs Sr. of Houma, Eula Robbins of Morgan City and Aute-mese Ramagos of New Roads. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Sr. and Martha Daigs; son, Cornell Neville; brothers, Alfred Daigs Jr. and Milton Daigs Sr., sis-ters, Rita Porche, Mercedese Allen, Cora Vergin, Ailet Nelson, Hazel Cal-loway, Eva Johnson and Ann Demps. She was a member of First Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board. She was a retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School system. Kennedy Funeral Home of Race-land is in charge of arrangements. Odette Schmill A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Odette R. Schmill, 80, a native of Chackbay and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5:15 p.m. May 5, 2001. Burial was at Schmill/Graham Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Leonard Schmill; mother-in-law of Olive Schmill; and sister of Daniel Rod-rigue Sr. and Hazel R. Ockman of Chackbay. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Albert Schmill; parents, Harve y Sr. and Edith Rod-rigue; brother, Harvey Rodrigue Jr.; and sister, Dernise R. Peltier. She was a member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Homes of Race-land was in charge of the arrange-ments. Milton Thibodeaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Milton J. Thibodeaux Sr., 70, a native of Raceland and resi-dent of Houma, who died at 12:38 p.m. May 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 until 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church ceme-tery. He was the husband of Winnie Pi-cou Thibodeaux; father of Milton Jr. and Calvin Thibodeaux, Sherlyn Rhodes, Merlyn Poissants, Sandry Landry, Gail Petruchick, Babara Vicar, Susan Besson, Patsylee Landry and Juanita Weaks; father-in-law of Gwen Thibodeaux, Bobby Rhodes, David Poissants, Sonny Landry, Andy Petruchick, Peter Besson Carol Lan-dry and Spencer Weaks; brother of Clarlie and Wilbert Thibodeaux and Gladys Hebert. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Lucille Pertuit Thibodeaux; son, Ronald Thi-bodeaux; daughter, Carol Thi-bodeaux; brother, Murphy and Nilton Thibodeaux; and sisters, Velma Du-frene and Mildred Parks. Samart Funeral Home and Crema-torium of R aceland is in charge of the arrangements. May 09, 2001 Paul Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Paul Chiasson, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 8, 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 brother of Harold, Maurice, Roy and Gene Chiasson and Elaine Constant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Harriet Naquin Chiasson, and sister, Marie Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Lorraine Kern A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Lorraine Gros Kern, 66, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. May 9, 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 Glen, Clark, Brian and Mike Kern, Donna Authement and Missy Folse, and sister of Thomas Gros and Agnes Newchurch. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Louis Kern; parents, Whitney and Edda Hebert Gros; and brothers, Whitney P., Roy and Raymond Gros. Land ry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Anthony Martinez Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Anthony "Tony" Martinez Jr., 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Gheens, who died at 9 a.m. May 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Brenda Toups Martinez; father of Lil Tony, Cassie, Daniel, Cody, Robert and Tracy Martinez and Shannon Plaisance; father-in-law of Laurie, Tammy and Vonnie Martinez and Tad Plaissance; and brother of Michael and Carl Martinez, Delores Pitre, Sylvia Ledet, Rachel Duet, Priscilla Mounic, Althea Martin and Kathy Louviere. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Leonore Ybarzabal Martinez Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of Ward 8 Riding Club. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Lenest Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lenest "Chief" Plaisance, 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Montegut, who died at 1:03 p.m. May 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Velma Theriot Plaisance; father of Earl Plaisance, Mary Ellen Schouest, Dolores Dufrene and Margie Plaisance; stepfather of Percy, Ned and Luther Matherne, Ronnie, Daniel, Harry III and James Babin, Janet Henry, Marjorie Sampite, Brenda Brunet, Michelle Freeman and Anna Matherne; and brother of Tony, Gilbert and Edith Plaisance, Velma Arabie, Esther Rodriguez Boudreaux, Edna Dufrene Babin and Elsie Matherne. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Haddie Rodriguez Plaisance; second wife, Hattie Matherne Plaisance; parents, Alex and Amelia Dufrene Plaisance; stepson, John Dupre; brother, Levy Plaisance; and sisters, Nazy Orgeron, Hazel Matherne, Earline Orgeron, Clemence Falgout, Vesta Badeaux and Lorena Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. May 10, 2001 Andrew Croy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave. in Metairie for Andrew T. Croy, 20, a native and resident of Metairie, who died at 6 p.m. May 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 6:30 until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the c hurch. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. He was the son of Danny and Barbara Croy; brother of Veronica Croy Blakesley, Sean and William Croy; and grandson of Dorothea Lane. He was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Croy. Donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4621 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA, 70001, or to Children's Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70118, are preferred. Leitz-Egan Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of the arrangements. Mona Dillenkoffer A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie for Mona Stark Dillenkoffer, 85, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died May 5, 2001. She was the mother of Jacob Joseph Dillenkoffer III of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Pamela Ann Granier of Raceland and Mary Elana "Gerry" Adams of McComb, Miss. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Joseph Dillenkoffer Jr.; parents, John Henry and Carrie Daigle Stark; brother, John Henry Stark Jr.; sister, Carroll Stark Monier; and grandson, Thomas Morel Dillenkoffer. She was a homemaker. She graduated from Sophie Wright High School in 1933. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Ducasse A Mass o f Christian burial was celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church for Agnes Shuff Ducasse, 86, who died at 8:14 a.m. May 5, 2001. Burial was at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. She was the wife of Francis B. Ducasse and mother of Frances Clements and Edward B. Ducasse. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Natalie Shuff. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Michael Fonseca A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Michael J. Fonseca, 51, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:55 p.m. May 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Suzanne Autin Fonseca of Houma; son of Elta Savoie Fonseca of Houma; father of Danielle A. Young of Houma; and brother of Thomas I., Daniel A. and Darrel M. Fonseca, Peggy F. Courteau and Jane F. Carroll, all of Houma, Anthony J. Fonseca of Baton Rouge and Sheryl F. Hunter of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan J. Fonseca, and sister, Elaine M. Fonseca. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed shooting pool. He was employed by Waubun Laboratories in Schriever. Donations to the American Lung Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Loretta Kinsler A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Loretta Kinsler, a native and resident of Raceland who died May 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the fiance of Terry Stewart of Raceland; mother of Von and Michael Broom and James Maddox, all of Raceland; stepmother of Shaakria Stewart of Raceland; sister of Glendoria Smoot Josephs of Avondale, Gloria Gray of Algiers, Joseph Gray Jr. of Raceland and James Washington of New Orleans. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parental mother, Loretta Williams, adopted parents, Joseph Sr. and Dora Gray; brother, Earl Williams; grandparents Willie and Rosanna Williams. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Pearl LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Pearl M. LeBlanc, 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemet ery. She was the sister of Philip, Arthur, Charles and Maurice LeBlanc, Hattie Bahry, Mable Martin, Ruby Boudreaux and Ann Ford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Hattie Coleman LeBlanc; brother, Eddie LeBlanc; and sisters, Inez Blanchard and Aline Schillaci. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. George Mandeville A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Houma for George William Mandeville, 54, a native of Mount Holyoke, Mass., and resident of Houma, who died at 5 p.m. May 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time at the church. He was the husband of Marilyn Schwartz Mandeville of Houma; father of Jody William and Jamie Beth Mandeville; and brother of Nancy Lareau. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Mandeville Sr. and Doris Stone, and stepfather, Bert Skilling. He was a teacher, the state science fair coordinator and the founder and owner of Transport Logistics Inc. of Houma. He worked on the original Downtown on the Bayou committee and was a member of the Downtown Business Association, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Optimist Club of Bossier City and the Krewe of Terranians. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houma. Donations to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Societ y are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Johnnie Pogue A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Napoleonville for Johnnie Manuel Pogue, 71, a native of Many and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12:01 p.m. May 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Albert Ross Pogue Jr., and mother of Marilyn St. Germain and Sandra Naquin. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruffus and Estelle Stewart Manuel, one brother and three sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. May 11, 2001 Shalon Belanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Shalon Belanger, 26, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died May 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg. She was the daughter of Leo Belanger and Mary Savoie; mother of Dylan Wayne Hall and Lauren Marie Belanger; and sister of Todd Michael Belanger. She was Catholic. She was a housewife. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangem ents. Dorothy Millien A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church in Houma for Dorothy Millien, 51, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, who died May 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Nelson Chapel Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the mother of Nicole Millien of Thibodaux and Denise and Ericka Millien of Houma and sister of Hilda G. Norman of Avondale, Beatrice and John Lewis of Houma and Joseph Lewis of Hollywood, Calif. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice and Joseph Lewis, and daughter, Dorothy Millien. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Eve Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Eve Kliebert Oubre, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died May 11, 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 George T. Jr. and Douglas J. Oubre and Patsy Oubre Simon. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Telesmar Oubre Sr.; parents, Lovica Zeller Kliebert and M orse Kliebert; brothers, Saul, Sam, Molin, Joseph and Brierre Kliebert; and sisters, Elvire K. Guidry and Agathe K. Reulet. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. John Rouge A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for John Rouge, 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 5:25 a.m. May 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Community Center. Interment will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Bessie Webre Rouge of Vacherie; father of Juliette Pitre of Thibodaux, Nora Duet, Celeste Cortez, Amelia Alleman, Kent and Joshua Rouge, all of Vacherie, Wendall Rouge of Chackbay, Robert Rouge of Kraemer and Dominic Rouge of Choctaw; and brother of Maria Webre of Vacherie, Clara Guidry of Chackbay and Ursula Chenier of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Amelia Ockmond Rouge of Vacherie; six infant children; grandchildren, Cherise Cortez and Gideon Rouge; and brothers, Lucien, Camille and Louis Rouge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving on the U.S. Ellet. He was a ship fitter at Avondale Shipyard for 30 years. Donations to the Lun g Cancer Society, Comprehensive Hospice at 807 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, or Our Lady of Peace Building Fund are preferred. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. John Sassoni A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for John "Juan" Sassoni, 74, a native of Buras and resident of Galliano, who died at 5 a.m. May 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 9:30 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Marie Louise Pinel Sassoni, and father of Michael and Charles Sassoni and Barbara Sassoni Chiasson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Armentine Crosby Sassoni; sons, John Allen and Alton James Sassoni; brothers, Linton and Julian Sassoni; and sisters, Rose Sassoni, Dolores S. Gisclair, Marie S. Lee and Antoinette S. Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Selina Woods A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville for Selina "Bonnie" Robertson Woods 49, a native of Napoleonville and residen t of Augusta, Ga., who died May 6, 200l. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edmond Woods of Augusta, Ga.; daughter of Beatrice Elnora P. Robertson of Gibson; mother of Catashia Woods Walker and Keyshawn Woods of Augusta, Ga.; sister of Irvin Robertson Jr., Raymond Robertson, and Melinda Robinson, all of Houma, and Roger Robertson, Bailey Robertson, Joyce Robinson, Roselyn Williams, Joanetta Johnson and Deidra Short, all of Gibson. She was preceded in death by her father, Irvin Robertson Sr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. May 14, 2001 Joseph Bourg A religious service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off for Joseph P. Bourg, 23, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:45 a.m. May 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the companion of Marlena Billiot; son of Jessie Jr. and Elizabeth Brunet Bourg; brother of Jay A. and Joshua Bourg; and grandson of Kirby Brunet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Sr. and Malvina Bruce Bourg and Alcida Chermaie Brunet. He was a fishe rman. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Velma Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Velma K. Cortez, 70, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 8:30 p.m. May 12, 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 Grant, Clay Jr., Ward, Jessie and Jeremy Cortez and Dora C. Tomassie and sister of Clarence, Willie, Oliver and Clara Louise Kraemer, Elenore Poche, Rita Cortez, Lucy Mae Mahler and Celina and Cornelia Martinez. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Cortez Sr., parents, Clay and Dora Dempster Kraemer; son, Leroy Cortez Jr.; three brothers and two sisters. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church and vice-president of the Bayou Boeuf Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the St. Lawrence Altar Society and Ward 6 Senior Citizens. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Beverly Curry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Frances de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Beverly Ann Ledet Curry, 64, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8 p.m. Ma y 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. She was the mother of Kyle Curry of New Orleans and Christal Kaufman of Los Angeles, Calif., and sister of Kerregan and Gordon Ledet, Carol Gold and Evelyn Belanger, all of Houma, and Charles Ledet of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Steve Curry; parents, Leonce H. Sr. and Marie Goetz Ledet; brothers, Leonce H. Jr. and Loyal Ledet; and sister, Mary E. Patterson. She was a housewife. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Percy Delcambre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Percy Joseph Delcambre, 76, a native of Avery Island and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. May 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Stella Dugas Delcambre; father of Kenneth and Wayne Delcambre and Cheryl Naquin; and brother of Marnel Delcambre, Gerald and Glenn Abshire and Mary Louise H arper. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcuis and Ada Abshire Delcambre, and sister, Eviola Abshire. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Gilbert Dubois Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Gilbert Paul Dubois Sr., 70, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 9:50 a.m. May 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Bernice Lefort Dubois; father of Gilbert P. Dubois Jr., Carol D. Allemand, Barbara D. Neucere and Shirley Comeaux; and brother of Eugene and Louis Dubois, Angeline "Lin" Bourg, Gladys Thibodaux, Leola Adams, Eula Ougel, Mary Molaison and Irene and Lorraine Soudelier. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Cecile P. Dubois; brothers, Herbert and Edward Dubois; and sister, Hannah Pitre. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Ernest Gravois A memorial mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Ernest Benoit Gravois, 87, a native of Vache rie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 a.m. May 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the husband of Ruth Shelby Gravois and father of Wilfred and Theodore Gravois and Rose G. Abadie. He was a retired employee of Jay Ray McDermott with his last position being administrative assistant to the executive vice president. He was the founder of the Bayou Industrial Group and the St. Mary Industrial Group of Morgan City. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Chester Hood Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Chester "Chet" Hood Jr., 47, a native of Ruston and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died at 8:13 a.m. May 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Suzy Meaux Hood of Lockport; father of Chester "Lil Chet" Hood III and Kristie L. Hood of Lockport; brother of Garry Hood of Lockport and Adrianne Lane of Leonard, Texas; and grandson of Elvy Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Sr. and Beatrice Willie Farrow Hood. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Donna Kane A religious se rvice will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Donna Leach Kane, 50, a native of Fairless Hills, Pa., and resident of Houma, who died at 12:35 p.m. May 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Louis Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Thomas Joseph Kane of Houma; daughter of Verna Mae Wolfgang Leach of Houma; mother of Patrick and Andrew Kane of Houma; and brother of David Leach of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin John Leach. She was a registered nurse and nursing instructor for Louisiana Technical College for 23 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Donations to Donna Leach Kane Nursing Scholarship Fund, 7839 Main St., Houma, La., 70360, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Maude Milano A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Maude Marie Robert Milano, 95, a native of Darrow and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 11:30 p.m. May 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Interment will be at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Paul Milano of Darr ow, Sybil Savoie of Donaldsonville, Janice Thiac of Thibodaux and Myrna DuBois of Houma; and sister of George Robert Gonzales. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas D. Milano; parents, Joseph O. and Therese Waggonspack Robert; brothers, Rurick, Joseph, Lynn, Felix, Paul and Charles Robert; and sisters, Mae Robert, Adele Babin and Dorothy Robert. She was a parishioner of Ascension Catholic Church. She was a member of Ladies Altar Society and the Home Demonstration Club. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Church in St. James for Edward Joseph Rodrigue, 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:07 a.m. May 11, 2001. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Adam Rodrigue and brother of Alwin and Errol Rodrigue, Betty Falgoust, Sheila Haydel, Janet Motes and Charlene Hutchings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mae Belle Guidry Rodrigue, and brother, Robley Rodriugue. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. May 15, 2001 Raymond Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Churc h for Raymond A. Folse, 73, a native of Raceland and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 6:30 p.m. May 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until funeral time at Our Lady of the Isle Center in Grand Isle. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Olga Santiny Folse; father of Raymond Jr., Adolph "Bernard" and Lloyd Folse, Sherry Ann Lee, Eva Bradberry and Myra Kirkley; and brother of Bonnie Hotard, Lena Gaudet and Margie Theriot. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Clothilde Bellanger Folse; brother, Clovis Folse; and sisters, Bella Landry and Nellie Sampey. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Ernest Gravois A memorial mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Ernest Benoit Gravois, 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 a.m. May 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the husband of Ruth Shelby Gravois and brother of Wilfred and Theodore Gravois and Rose G. Abadie. He was a retired employee of Jay Ray McDermott with his last position being administrative assistant to the e xecutive vice president. He was the founder of the Bayou Industrial Group and the St. Mary Industrial Group of Morgan City. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Doris Millet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles for Doris Millet, 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lake Charles, who died at 12:35 p.m. April 25, 2001. Burial was at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. She was the mother of Donald J. Millet Jr. of Newport, R. I., John Francis and Robert Millet and Sue Millet Perry of Lake Charles. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Millet; parents, Tarleton J. and Lela Arboneaux Talbot; brothers, Ernest J. and Cullen P. Talbot; and sister, Georgie Talbot Naquin. She was a resident of Lake Charles since 1942. She was a member of the NcNeese State University Faculty Wives' Club, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and its funeral choir and Ladies Altar Society. In 1990, Bishop Jude Speyrer named her an officer in the order of St. Charles for exemplary service to the Diocese of Lake Charles. Donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, McNeese Library, EWTN or the Imperial Calcasieu Museum are preferred. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. John Davis Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma for John "Junior" Davis, 68, a native of Canton, Miss., and a resident of Gray wo died at 3:40 p.m. May 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Rosie Bordelon Davis; father of John Michael, James Glynn and Steven Paul Davis, all of Gray; brother of Ollie Davis of Livonia; R.W. Davis of Houma, Dollie Dimple Fraizier of Bently; He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pearl Joles Davis; brothers, Arthur, Charlie and Alfred Davis; sisters Opel Davis, Gladys Futrell, Selma Holder and Agnes Price. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, an avid fisherman, and a football fan. "A man is not judged by how much he loved, but how much he is loved by others." Donations to the family are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma are in charge of arrangements. May 16, 2001 Corrine Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Corrine Clara Luke Benoit, 101, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 7:45 a.m. May 16,2001. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Melvin J. Benoit Sr. of Dulac, Myron M. Benoit of Montegut, Juneitta Buquet of Grand Caillou, Irene Boudreaux, Jeanette Cheramie and Mae Frances Fanguy of Houma; mother-in-law of Gloria and Joyce Benoit, Theodore Buquet, Delvin Boudreaux, Bertoul Cheramie Jr. and Floyd Fanguy; and sister of Cora Carrare of Grand Caillou. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, 41 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leonard Benoit; parents, Frank and Eva LeBlanc Luke; daughter, Gladys Benoit; brother, Raymond Luke; sisters, Alice Ledet, Lydia Voisin, Ophelia LeBouef, Orphis Babin, Lucille Breaux and Rita Duplantis; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Family Ladies Altar Society and Ladies V. F. W. Post 4752 in Dulac. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Eugene Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Eugene Joseph "U. J." Blanchard, 74, a native of Bayou Corne and resident of Belle River, who died at 2:05 a.m. May 16, 2001. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Belle River Sacred Heart cemetery. He was the husband of Theresa Aucoin Blanchard; father of Katherine Landry, Sandra Gros, Althea Aucoin, Dianne Rivere and Rachael Guillotte; foster father of Vickie Charlet; and brother of Harry Blanchard and Bertha Alleman. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Lydia Gaudet Blanchard; son, Anthony Blanchard; daughter, Wendy Gauthreaux; brothers, Nolbert, Willie, Albert, Milton, Clifton and Dalton Blanchard; and sisters, Anne Belle Alleman and Mabel Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Anita Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles communtiy for Anita Deroche Dupre, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:27 a.m. May 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the mother of Lawrence Dupre of Bourg, Eraline Dupre Naquin of Chauvin, Albertha Dupre Pelegrin of Healoton, Okla., Dorothy Dupre LeBoeuf, Mildred Dupre Falgout of Houma, Mary Mae Dupre Pinel of B ourg and Emmandel Dupre of Montegut; and stepmother of Hazel Dupre Lirette of Montegut, Eulis Dupre Boudreaux of Grand Caillou and Irene Dupre LeCompte of Houma. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Joseph Dupre; parents, Henry and Alice Bourg Deroche; stepson, Olden Dupre; grandchildren, Darrel Pinel, Raymond Pinel Jr. and Wanda Lirette; great-granddaughter, Nicole Boudreaux; four brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Lucy Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Point Aux Chenes for Lucy Marie Dupre, 83, a native of Point Aux Chenes and resident of Montegut, who died May 15, 2001. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Point Aux Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Celestine Naquin Dupre; brothers, Hayes, Cleveland and Ivy Dupre; and sisters, Hazel LeBoeuf and Doresia Dufrense. She was a homemaker. She was a par ishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. Barbara Shannon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Barbara Anne Jensen Yopp Shannon, 69, a native of Decatur, Neb., and resident of Houma, who died at 5:45 p.m. May 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Catherine "Cathy" Anne Yopp, Teresa "Teri" Ferguson and Donna LeBlanc, all of Houma, and sister of Alfred "Russell" Jensen of Tekamah, Neb. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald F. Yopp; second husband, James B. Shannon; parents, Nels "Alfred" and Mable Moore Jensen; son, David Yopp; and sisters, Mariorie Evelyn Jensen Ransom, Gwendolyn Rose Jensen Sass and Madalyn Jensen. She was the secretary for TARC for 20 years. She was a piano teacher and a member of the Post Polio Syndrome Support. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 17, 2001 Gary Brunet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Gary Peter Brunet, 57, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chene and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 a.m. May 16, 2001. Burial was at St. Frances de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Patricia Duplantis Brunet of Houma; son of Walterine Brunet of Pointe-Aux-Chene; father of Troy Brunet, Bridget Austin and Abbe Benoit, all of Houma; and brother of Douglas Brunet of Lafayette, Allen Brunet of Lake Charles and Mary Jane Dupre and Mami Lyons of Pointe-Aux-Chene. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Elie Brunet. He was retired from Louisiana State Police. He was a charter member of Hercules Carnival Club and the St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of St. Frances de Sales Cathedral. Donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the research of polymyositis are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Catherine Cuneo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Catherine Naquin Cuneo, 97, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. May 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Wilson Cuneo Jr., Deloria C. Arce neaux and Kathleen Cuneo, all of Houma. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Cuneo Sr., parents, Numa and Elizabeth McManus Naquin; brother, O'Neil Naquin Sr.; and sister, Margaret Naquin LeBlanc. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd Kern Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Lloyd "Butch" Joseph Kern Jr., 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:54 p.m. May 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Joan Robertson Kern; son of Lloyd J. Kern Sr.; father of Lloyd "Pete" J. Kern III, Casey K. Walker and Kerrie E. Kern; father-in-law of Timothy "Tim" Walker Sr.; brother of Kelly Kern, Iris Boudreaux and Ivy Gilmore; and grandfather of Wyatt Joseph Walker and Victoria Marie Kern. He was preceded in death by his mother, Valerie Vera Simoneaux Kern, and brother, Neil Kern. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Larry Uzee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday a t St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Larry M. Uzee, 84, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:30 a.m. May 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Lydie Ordogne Uzee of Raceland; father of Barry Uzee and Kay Maxwell of Raceland; and brother of Laskie U. Gerac of Birmingham, Ala. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Frances Jurgens Uzee. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was owner of Penguin Seafood. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. May 18, 2001 Enola Blanchard Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Enola Falgout Blanchard, 92, a native of Gheens, former resident of Buras and Boutte and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:40 a.m. May 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Blanchard Jr.; parents, Esmire and Angelique Savoie Falgout; brothers, Felix, Robert, John, Nacie, Charles and Emile Falgout; and sisters, Bernadette Dufrene, Ada Breaux, Lelia Martin, Selma Pierce, Estelle Falgout and Mercedes Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Rose Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Rose Russo Boudreaux, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:35 a.m. May 16, 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 Francis, Lawrence, Anthony, Frank, Timothy and Andrew Boudreaux and Barbara Plaisance; and sister of Irvin, Joseph and Louis Russo, Josephine LeBlanc and Annabelle LeBouef. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Klebert Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Sam Sr. and Anne Richardelle Russo; son, Klebert Boudreaux Jr.; and brothers, Sam Jr. and Peter Russo. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 83. She was a member of the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Noelie Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Noelie Landry Besson Chiasson, 87, a native and resident of Thibod aux, who died at 3:40 p.m. May 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Andrew Besson and sister of Kate Benoit. She is also survived by three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Besson Sr.; second husband Anthony Chiasson; parents, Sabin and Celima Fremin Landry; brother, Adam Landry; sisters, Edith Ackerman and Mary Ann "Annie" Fields; and grandson, Kevin Besson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Fabby Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Fabby Breaux Cortez, 36, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:04 a.m. May 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Calvin and Jeanette "Janet" Savoie Breaux; mother of Christopher Jude Breaux and Edgar Joseph Cortez; stepmother of Perry Anthony Cortez Jr. and Adrian Thomas Cortez; and granddaughter of Bella Acosta Savoie. She is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Elisiar Breaux and Alcee Savoie. She was Catholic. She was a fan of racing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ernest Frickley Ernest Frickley, 91, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2 a.m. May 17, 2001. He was the husband of Marie Tregle Frickey of Des Allemands; father of Anthony and Rocky Frickey of Des Allemands, Carol Brewster and Judy Davis of Comanche, Texas; and brother of Bessie Touchard of Des Allemands. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Eilean Frickey, and numerous brothers and sisters. He was retired for 31 years. Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Anthony Rhodes A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Anthony Francis "Tubb" Rhodes, 54, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:25 p.m. May 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the former husband of Barbara Rhodes of Houma and brother of Andrew, Peter, Benny and Ch ristopher Rhodes, Sybil Guidry, Eileen R. Chauvin, Christine R. Fontenot, Macia Porche, Marianne Rosamond, Theresa Hebert and Virginia Rhodes, all of Houma, and Mary Anita Talbot of Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Mirian Robichaux Rhodes, and grandparents, Luke and Corinne Rhodes and Benny and Irene Robichaux. He was a self-employed carpenter and mechanic. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Samuel Williams A Religious Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Samuel Williams, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:41 a.m. May 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 brother of Emily Hall of New Orleans; and the uncle of four very devoted nephews, Louis, Clarence and Oliver Williams, all of Thibodaux, and Glynn Samuel Williams of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by a very devoted friend, Delores Davis; parents, Thomas and Lillian Williams; brothers, Edward, Oliver Chester, and Louis T. Williams; and sisters, Irma Williams and Marcella Bannock. He was Methodist and attended Calvary United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. May 21, 2001 Earl Bradley Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Earl Ellis Bradley Sr., 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 p.m. May 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. The dismissal service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was father of Earl Jr., Bridgette, and Elvira Bradley of Marrero, Haasean, Sheila and Charmain Bradley of San Francisco, Calif, Wanda Bradley of Terrytown and Patricia Bradley Morris of Westwego; brother of Thomas Jr. and Enell B. Brown of Thibodaux, Rev. Roland Bradley Sr. of New Orleans, Donald Bradley of Lafayette, Ronald Bradley of Napoleonville, Gerald Bradley of Houma, Leona B. Johnson of San Francisco, Veronica V. Adams of Spotsvania, Va., Anne J. Cryder of Jacksonville, Fla., Elandra Bradley, Mirian Bradley, Lillie Smith and Cheryl Washington of Raceland and Gloria B. Dorsey of Algiers. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and three great grand children. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Bradley, and parents, Emelda J. Victor and Rev. Thomas Bradley Sr. He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Niese Boudreaux A Mass of Christ ian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Niese LeBouef Boudreaux, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 12:30 a.m. May 19, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Jackie Vincent Boudreaux, Nolia B. Duet and Patricia B. King Bollinger. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayborne S. Boudreaux; parents, Americus "Matigus" and Magnolia Hebert LeBouef, and sisters, Loyce LeBouef Craig and Eula LeBouef. She was an angler and won many trophies for prized catches. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Lucille Davis A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Community Bible Church for Lucille Marie Davis, 74, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:45 p.m. May 18, 2001. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She was the wife of Tyras W. Davis; mother of Faith Dufrene of Cut Off, Marion Callais of Lockport and Jeanette Davis of Houma; and sister of Anna Mae Guidry and Ethel Cheramie of Golden Meadow and Joyce Melancon of Cut Off. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Luce Sanchez Morris; brother, Ernest Francis Morris Jr.; and sister, Irma Johnson. She was a member of Community Bible Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Delas Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Charles E. Delas Jr., 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:50 p.m. May 20, 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 uncle of Karen Himmel LaRose, Erik, Mark and Keith Himmel and brother of Doris Delas Himmel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lynda Dossat Delas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1114 for 60 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Letitia Doucet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Letitia Guidry Doucet, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 1:24 p.m. May 19, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Richard J. Doucet Sr., Nora D. Guidry, Sally D. Pierce and Janice Doucet. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchild ren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Octave Doucet; parents, Belonie and Camella Bourg Guidry; son, Norman Phillip Doucet; brothers, Avy, Teodule and Pierre Guidry; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Pelmire Vizier, Alice Adams, Emilie Martin; Camelia Rousse, Clemence Cheramie; Rita Guidry and Mary Vizier; and half-sister, Irma Callais. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Anna Encalade A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday in Bridge City, Texas, for Anna Dean Comeaux Encalade, 63, a native of Larose and resident of Orangefield, Texas. She was the mother of Michael, Joey and Tammy Encalade and Gina Simmons; daughter of Australia T. Comeaux; and sister of Elizabeth C. Bagley, Curtis, Norris, Ronald, Perry and Keith Comeaux. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke C. Encalade Jr.; father, Oneil O. "Petcream" Comeaux; and brother, Riley P. Comeaux. Elsie Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Elsie "Gin" Authement Hebert, 75, a native of Chauvin, former resident of Grand Cai llou and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:18 a.m. May 19, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Linda Ann Hebert of Bourg and Arletta Hebert of Houma and sister of Bertha Boudreaux of Grand Caillou. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "T-Will" Hebert; parents, Dalton and Victoria Collins Authement; daughter, Salome Matherne; and sister, Zelthia "Zel" Belanger. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a member of Holy Family Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Anna Hennety A prayer service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Anna Thiver Hennety, 74, a native of Centerville and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 a.m. May 19, 2001. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery. She was the mother of John Patrick Sr., Thomas Neal, Brent James Sr. and Rebecca Lynne Hennety, all of Houma, and Jackie Carol Domangue of Chauvin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Owen Hennety Sr.; parents, Nore' and Grace Arseneaux Thiver; son, James Owen Hennety Jr.; daughter, Susan Grace Liner; three brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Andrew Loup A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Andrew "Day Day" Gerard Loup, 79, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:37 a.m. May 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Audrey Bourgeois Loup; father of Joseph "Joe" Loup; and brother of Joyce Marks and Iris Falgoust. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Aline Becnel Loup; brothers, Roger Loup and Louis "T-Louis" Loupe Jr.; and sister, Ethel Romero. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. John Marmande Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for John Joseph Marmande Jr., 84, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, who died May 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the brother of Robert Marmande of Houma and Bertha M. Lanoix of New Orleans. He was prec eded in death by his wife, Margaret Yuratich Marmande; parents, John J. Sr. and Bertha Dumiot Marmande; brothers, Charles P. and Donald F. Marmande; and sisters, Estelle Marmande Chauvin and Helen Marmande Richard. He was a retired transit operator of the City of New Orleans, N.O.P.S.I. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 22, 2001 Lena Belvin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lena Domangue Belvin, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 11:55 p.m. May 20, 2001. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemtery. She was the sister of Mildred D. Martino of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Belvin; parents, Gilbert and Vanolia Hebert Domangue; brothers, Johnny and Norris Domangue; and sisters, Gladys D. Songe, Victoria Fazende, Nicia and Vanolia Domangue. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Jerome Hornsby A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Jerome Michael Hornsby, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 9:45 a.m. May 18, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Aubrey Hornsby, Henry Joseph Hornsby Jr., Russell Paul Hornsby Sr. an d Judith Colwart, all of Houma, Roger James Hornsby Sr. of Denham Springs, Hanson John "J.W." and Gerald Francis Hornsby and Audrey Ross, all of Bourg, Lonnie Stephen Hornsby Sr. of Chauvin, Sybil Rogers Sangster of Shreveport and Mary Rayburn of Jayess, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joseph Sr. and Lucretien Ann Rogers Hornsby. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Chester Sanamo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Chester J. Sanamo, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:35 p.m. May 21, 2 001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Vergis Serigny Sanamo and father of Norman Paul Sanamo. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphe and Leora Arnaudi Sanamo; brotehrs, Linberg Sanamo and Hector Boudreaux; and sisters, Shirley Mae Rousse, Nellie Terrebonne and Almeda Cheramie. He was Catholic. He was a disabled veteran of World War II. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. May 23, 2001 Willie Aysenne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Willie J. Aysenne, 60, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, who died May 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Kenneth Aysenne, Yvonne Frederick, Delores Boyd and Phyllis Foret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Agnes Thibodaux Aysenne, and brother, Alvin Aysenne Jr. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Bradley Sr. A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Earl Ellis Bradley Sr., 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 p.m. May, 15, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the stepson of Marjorie Bradley of Raceland; father of Earl Jr., Bridgette and Elvira Bradley, all of Marrero, Haasean, Sheila and Charmain Bradley, all of San Francisco, Calif, Wanda Bradley of Terrytown and Patricia Bradley Morris of Westwego; brother of Thomas Jr. and Enell B. Brown of Thibodaux, Rev. Roland Bradley Sr. of New Orleans, Donald Bradley of Lafayette , Ronald Bradley of Napoleonville, Gerald Bradley of Houma, Leona B. Johnson of San Francisco, Calif., Veronica V. Adams, Spotsvania, Virginia, Anne J. Cryder of Jacksonville, Fla., Louise Bradley of Houma, Elandra Bradley, Mirian Bradley, Lillie Smith and Cheryl Washington, all of Raceland, and Gloria B. Dorsey of Algiers. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Bradley; parents, Emelda J. Victor and Rev. Thomas Bradley Sr.; and brother, Lloyd Bradley. He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Roland Downlearn Roland Henry Downlearn, 71, a native of Yorktown, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 a.m. May 23, 2001. He was the husband of Anna Mae Herzog Downlearn of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Alma Dicke Downlearn, and a sister. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Beatrice Samanie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Beatrice Marie Samanie, 91, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 1:11 a.m. May 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funer al time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Ennis "Teboy" Chauvin of Schriever, Peter Chauvin of Chauvin, Bobby Chauvin of Bayou Dularge, Percy "Plug" Chauvin of Bourg, Floyd "Timmy" Chauvin of Houma, Lloyd "Totsie" Chauvin and Sybil Marcel of Bayou Blue and Doris "Dot" Duplantis of Gray; and sister of Lester Samanie of Westwego. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 81 great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Narciss and Diana Thibodeaux Samanie; brothers, Camille and Nathan Samanie; and sister, Camilla Price. She was a former employee of Best-O-Burger. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 24, 2001 Anna Bunz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Anna Duet Bunz, 93, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6 a.m. May 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Robert Bunz and sister of Alex Duet, Mary Maytaya, Levia Smithart, Marceline Stull and Ethal Moreau. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armand and Alice Schouest Duet; a nd sisters, Violet Schouest, Alzire Talamo, Ernestine Hernandez, Nola Duet and Gloria Orr. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. J. Maurice Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for J. Maurice Danos, 94, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 a.m. May 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of James L., Horace M. and Ruth Ann Danos and brother of Sister Julianna Danos, O. Carm., Sister Carmelita Danos, O. Carm, and Jeanne Louise "Weesie" Dooley. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bourgeois Danos; parents, Joseph and Annie Comeaux Danos; brothers, Richard and Arthur Danos; and sister, Sister Mary Grace Danos, O. Carm. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald Marcel Jr. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Gerald Eugene "Bozo" Marcel Jr., 40, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3 p.m. May 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. u ntil funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the former husband of Karen Sue Bailey Marcel of Houma; son of Gerald Sr. and Mary Ann Boudreaux Marcel of Houma; and brother of Tina Nelton, Kathie Shoultz, Janet Wickersham and Gayle Charpentier, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nolan Sr. and Lucille Marcel and Claude and Frances Bodureaux. He was a seaman for Dixie Carriers. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Marjorie Rome A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Marjorie Williams Rome, 78, a native of Welcome and resident of Modeste, who died at 11 a.m. May 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 until 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. A rosary will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Howard Rome Sr.; mother of Catherine Brooks of San Antonio, Texas, Emma Joseph of Thibodaux, Claudette Rome and Patricia Wire of Modeste, Howard Rome Jr., Vernon Rome Sr., Larry Rome Sr., Bruce Rome Sr., Alvin Rome Sr. and Paul Rome Sr., all of Donaldsonville, and Craig Rome of Prairieville; and sister of Emily Cooks and Ethel Peltier of Thibodaux, Geneva Bergeron of Marrero, Elnora Bergeron of San Diego, Calif., Peter Roy Bergeron of Los Angeles, Calif., and Donald Bergeron of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elmeer Tassin Williams; sisters, Audrey W. Butler and Rosa Bell Brisco; and brother, Herbert Bergeron Sr. Demby and Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Edwin Tregle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Edwin J. Tregle, 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Kraemer, who died at 12:20 a.m. May 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Bur ial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Azema "Zam" Dempster Tregle; father of Beronie L. Tregle, Deborah Ann T. Tauzin, Dianalynn and Edwina Marie Tregle; brother of Ben, Alfred, Robert and T-Lee Tregle, Elda Breaux, Earline Kraemer, Louise Hotard and Sally Dufrene; grandfather of Nicole Fayard, Robin and Jay Tauzin, Shirell Hotard and Zamariah Loupe; and great-grandfather of Rebekah Fayard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beronie J. and Venia Marie Folse Tregle; brothers, Guy and Herbert Tregle; and sister, Lucy Tregle. He was a parishione r of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. He was a fur and hide merchant. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. May 25, 2001 Ann Blanchard Services for Anne Marie Blanchard, 74 years old, who passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 10:21 a.m. in Thibodaux, a native of Lower Texas and Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, will begin with visitation at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001 at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. She was the beloved wife of Harry Pierre Blanchard for 51 years. A good friend and wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband and their children, Frances Louise Mayes Lane of Bakersfield, Calif., Beverly Sue Mayes Howard and her husband Pat Howard and their children, Angela Marie Howard Lejeune and her daughter, Bridget Lynn Lejeune, and Stacey Louise Howard Chamberlain and her husband Chad and their sons Lance Paul and Luke Paul, all of Thibodaux, Gail Elina Blanchard Edwards of Pensacola, Fla., her husband H. Banks Edwards Jr. and their children Jason Patrick Edwards (his wife Leah Barr Edwards) and Rachael Anne Edwards of Pensacola, Fla.; step-grandchildren H. Banks Edwards III of San Diego, Calif., and Cynthia Edwards Grant, Santa Cruz, Calif., and her children Duncan and Caitlin Beggs and Lindsay Michelle Grant and Neil Paul Blanchard of Iowa, La., and his children, Michael James, Jessica Lynn and Ashley Arleen. She is also survived by many brothers- and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends, all of whom loved her very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Bernadette Blanchard; infant sister Sophie Marie; brothers, Freddie, Eddie, Charlie, Caddie, Lionel "Frank," Lawrence, Earl "John," Roy, Wilbert "T-Joe" and Gene Blanchard; father-in-law, Clement Blanchard; mother-in-law, Eline Theriot Blanchard; and brother-in-law, Clement Blanchard Jr. of Labadieville. Arrangements are being handled by Samart Funeral Home, Hwy 316, Houma, La. Norris Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Norris "Badu" Joseph Brunet, 81, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:44 a.m. May 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Lena Dupre Brunet of Houma; father of Marion Trahan of Gray and Beverly Trahan of Stephensville; and brother of Elmer Brunet Sr. and Justilla B. Dupre of Houma and Marie Prest of Empir e. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Lillie Marcel Brunet; brothers, Russell, Albert Jr. and Henry Brunet; sisters, Delores B. Marcel, Alice B. Dolese and Mazel B. Dupre; and one grandson. He was a retired vegetable farmer from Bayou Cane. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Michael Clements A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Michael "Mike" James Clements, 47, a native of Franklin and resident of Montegut, who died at 4:50 a.m. May 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Bonnie Theriot Clements of Montegut; father of Travis Michael Clements and Kristen Eve Clements of Montegut; son of Levy and Barbara Chaisson Clements of Montegut; and brother of Jan Clements, Bobby Sue Weems and Cindy Boudreaux, all of Montegut, and Cathy LeBouef of Bourg. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bobby" Clements, and grandparents, Anthony and Della Alleman Chaisson and Moise and Florance Stansburry Clements. He was a truck driver and dock supervi sor for Saia Motor Freight. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Willard DeRoche Willard Charles DeRoche, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, may 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Crochet DeRoche; two stepdaughters, Marion Pepper and Una DeHart; two brothers, Roland and Bobby DeRoche; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Victoria Jeter DeRoche; and two grandchildren, Amber Savoie and Daniel McLemore Maria Fatchett A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church in Houma for Maria Elizabeth Henry Fatchett, 40, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:08 p.m. May 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the wife of Wallace Ray Fatchett Sr. of Houma; daughter of Milton and Marion Boudreaux Henry of Houma; mother of Wallace "Turtle" Fatchett Jr. and Cassandra "Cassie" Fatchett of Houma; and s ister of John Henry, Paula Henry and Maida Walters, all of Carson City, Nev., Carla Kraemer and Judy Bader of Houma and Reb. Randy Henry of Denham Springs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilfred and Emma Luke Boudreaux and Constant and Odelia Chaisson Henry. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Parent Teacher Committee. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Fields Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Thomas "Tom" J. Fields Sr., 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 p.m. May 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Delores Benoit Fields; son of Octavia Roger Fields; father of Thomas Jr., Jody and Samantha Fields, Angela Hebert and Laurie Rodrigue; and brother of Lawrence, Ellis, Francis and Lester Fields and Yvonne Hale. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Fields; brother, Andrew Fields; and sister, Clara Fields. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Shawn Halford Sha wn Michael Halford, 11, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his biological parents, Richard Love and Catherine Halford; his foster parents, Lionel and Catherine Bourdier; his biological grandmother, Jeanne Picou; one brother, Willie Owens; four foster brothers, Allen, Benjamine and Lionel Bourdier Jr., and Willy Williams; four sisters, Amanda and April Halford, susie Gregoire and Cindy Owens; and three foster sisters, Clair Akes, Leslie Bourdier and Rose Williams. He was a student at Mulberry Elementary School. Theresa Jacks A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Theresa Ann Pollard Jacks, 39, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Alfred Pollard Sr.; stepdaughter of Theresa G. Pollard of Marrero; mother of Edward Winslow of Atlanta, Ga.; sister of Alfred Pollard Jr. of Harvey, Leon Green Jr. of Augusta, Ga., Patrica Johnson and Malissa Wilson of Marrero, Bridgette Moore of Schrie ver, Ava M. Mends of Gretna and Tionna Harrison and Carmen Wilson of Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Pollard. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Hewitt Junot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Hewitt "Jack" Philip Junot Sr., 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, who died at 1:07 p.m. May 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Josephine Bourg Junot of Houma; father of Hewitt "Phil" Junot Jr. of San Fransico, Calif., Patrick "Mike" Junot of Lafayette, Joseph John Junot of Harahan, Mary Ida and Elizabeth "Liz" Junot of Houma and Jo Anne Richard of Emerald Island, N.C.; and brother of Ruth Chatagnier of Houma. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Sr. and Ida Adams Junot; brothers, Alton, Sidney Jr., Norman, Rudolph and Leonard Junot; sisters, Edith Registere and Earline Junot; and two grandchildren. He was a post master. He was a member of the American Legion and the National Association of United States Post Master and Federal Retired Employee s. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Roberta Liner A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulberry Baptist Church in Houma for Roberta Manning Liner, 77, a native of Dallas, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 9:09 a.m. May 24, 2001. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. She was the wife of Robert Liner of Houma; mother of Robert Earl Liner Jr. of Monroe, Linda St. Martin of Raceland, Cynthia Daigle and Phyliss Martin of Houma; and sister of William Manning of Symras, Ga. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. Jr. and Mabel Vaughan Manning, and sister, Louise Justice. She was a homemaker. She was a member Mulberry Baptist Church. Donations to Mulberry Baptist Church Building Fund, 2025 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, La., 70360, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Bessie Orgeron Bessie Marie Orgeron, 77, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gail M. Orgeron; three brothers, Roy, Roland and Lester Chiasson; five sisters, Cora Hebert, Stella LeBlanc, Eunice Plaisance, Agnes Crosby and Diana Cheramie; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zephrian Joseph and Lucille Chiasson. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. May 28, 2001 Willie Bell Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Willie "Silly Willy" Bell Jr., 32, a native of Monroe and resident of Gray, who died at 3:55 p.m. May 24, 2001. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Rita Ann Trosclair Bell; son of Eva Webb Bell; father of Tyrone, Terrence and Monique Bell; and brother of Perry A. and George E. Bell. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Eugene Bell Sr. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Marion Carter A religious service was held at 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Marion Aitkens Carter, 84, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. May 25, 2001. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery. She was the wife of Charles Emerson Carter; mother of Nancy C. Cook of Houma; and sister of John Lorry Aitkens of Lake Charles and Elsie Claire Simons of Lak e Charles, Virginia Ruth James of Mereaux and Barbara Aitkens Kohmann of Houma. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Viola Daussat Aitkens, and brother, James Milo Aitkens, M.D. She was a retired secretary in the medical field. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Emel 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 Emel J. Cheramie, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died May 25, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Christine Brunet Cheramie; father of Dawn Cheramie Bellanger; and brother of Gertrude Matherne. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Katie Gisclair Cheramie; daughter, Laura Anne Cheramie; brother, Adam Cheramie; and sisters, Amy Olivier and Annette Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a chef for Montco. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Daniel Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Daniel J . Cortez, 73, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 7 a.m. May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Ruby LeBlanc Cortez; father of Daniel Michael, Kenneth and Kim Cortez and Christine Cortez Grabert, all of Raceland, and Robin Cortez Adams of Lockport; and brother of Roy Cortez. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine and Rose Tregle Cortez, and brothers, Alfred "Ferdie," Anthony "Pom," George Sr. and Moise Cortez. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a retired superintendent of Avondale Shipyards after 40 years of service. He enjoyed shrimping and gardening. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jerry Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Jerry J. Dufrene, 70, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:22 a.m. May 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at Samart Fune ral Home in Raceland and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Emily B. Dufrene; father of Glenn M. and Craig Dufrene, Mira Dufrene Grifka and Beth Dufrene Melacon; and brother of Alton and Meril Dufrene, Bernice Boudoin, Rita Rodrigue, Geralgean Chaisson and Irene Maulding. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elier and Leontine Champagne Dufrene, and brothers, Lester and Calvin "C.J." Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church since 1955. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 3665, Woodmen of the World and a former member of Dufrene Brother Band. He was retired from Raceland Bank and Trust. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ray Ellender A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Ray Philip Ellender, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 9:20 p.m. May 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Delores Davenport Ellender of Bourg; father of Bobby and Warner Ellender o f Michigan, Vernon Ellender of California, Chad Ellender of Bourg, Brenda Johnson of Houma, Kathryn Mitchell of Slidell and Zoeanne Moore of Virginia; and brother of J.W. Ellender of Houma and Mae Hebert of Bourg. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Cecile Pitre Ellender; daughter, Christine Ellender; brother, Kervin Ellender; and sister, Julia Esteve. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. He served in the U.S. Army. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Antonia Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Antonia Pol Hebert, 69, a native and resident of Mathews, who died at 10:50 a.m. May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Rene' Hebert; mother of Nicolas R. Hebert and Rene' A. Hebert Jr.; and grandmother of Ashley C. and Meagan R. Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Alida Pol. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. She was a retired teacher with Lafourche Parish School Board. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Cecile Lyons A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Cecile Lyons, 68, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 7:15 p.m. May 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Daniel James, Hilliard James and Byron James Lyons and Myra Lyons Chouest, all of Houma, and sister of Alton Paul Dupre and Florence Floore of Bayou Blue and Jean Ellen Ledet of Gibson. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Lyons, and parents, Alton and Lily Babin Dupre. She was a homemaker. She was an active board member of the West Houma Lions Club and a recipient of numerous awards including the Melvin Jones award. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Clarence Neil Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Clarence "Bill" Joseph Neil Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:50 a.m. May 25, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Michael Neil of Houma and Rosadel LeBeouf and Marion Bergeron of Chauvin; brother of Druis and Druby Neil, Walterine Fanguy, Eula Hebert and Eunice Pellegrin, all of Chauvin and Aline Theriot of Houma. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Portier Neil; parents, Willie and Adline Picou Neil; sons, Carroll Neil and Clarence Neil Jr.; daughter, Mary Mae Neil Robichaux; brothers, Albert, Nollie, Wilbert, Lawrence and Edward Neil; and sisters, Anita Russo, Alerine Naquin and Ignolia Neil. He was a fisherman and boat skipper. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Perkins A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma for Mary Mae Rhodes Perkins, 85, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9:50 a.m. May 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of George A. Perkins Jr. of Dry Creek and Billie Breaux and Connie L. Perkins of Houma and sister of Madelyn R. Callahan and Stella R. Belanger of Houma. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 11 step -great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George "Bill" A. Perkins Sr.; parents, Ellis and Mary Mae Walker Rhodes; brothers, Ellis and Irvin Rhodes; and sister, Gertrude R. Palmeri. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Jace Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Jace Michael Plaisance, 23, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:20 a.m. May 26, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. He was the son of Norris and Geraldine Curole Plaisance of Cut Off; grandson of Enola G. Curole of Cut Off; brother of Cory Plaisance and Kristen Hollowell of Cut Off; brother-in-law of Sandra Plaisance and Robert Hollowell of Cut Off; and uncle of Gage Hollowell and Morgan and Heather Plaisance, all of Cut Off. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hecton and Beatrice Plaisance and Varice Curole. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a cum laude graduate of the University of New Orleans with a degree in history and drama commuications. He was employed by PAX Television. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Mildred Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mildred "Mae" D. Theriot, 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, who died at 10:15 p.m. May 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Felician Jr. and Dwight Theriot and Betty Schicksnider. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felician Theriot Sr.; parents, Sylvian and Corine Bernard Dufrene; son, Roland Theriot Sr.; two granddaughters; brothers, Harris Sr., Horace, Charles and Morris Dufrene; and sisters, Lodius Schouest, Lilia Cruley and Viola Matherne. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church for 70 years. She was a resident of South Lafourche Nursing Center. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Dennie Wedge A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis for Dennie George Wedge, 19, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 11:30 a.m. May 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the son of David Gilbert and Lori Lynn McMullen Wedge; brother of David "DJ" Jr. and Amanda Wedge; and grandson of Dennis and Jeri H. McMullen and Daniel George and Dorothy Ann Fontaine Wedge. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Josephine Verrett A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Grand Caillou Baptist Church in Houma for Josephine "Tee" Eula Verrett, 80, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:20 p.m. May 25, 2001. Burial was at Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ozana and Ernestine Theriot Verrett; brothers, Paul, Edmond and Joseph Verrett; and sister, Lena Billiot. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Lorena Vice A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Bayou Dularge for Lorena Marie Zeringue Vice, 92, a native of Abbeville and resident of Bayou Dularge, who died at 11:40 a.m. May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Robert Joseph "Bobby," John Arlen and Michael Bernard Vice, all of Bayou Dularge and Huey Paul Vice and Mary Alice Vice Youngblood of Houma and sister of Margaret Z. Chaisson of Houma, Marion Z. Luke of Bayou Black, Adele Z. "Toot" Thorsen of New Orleans, Rita Z. Cobb of Long Beach, Calif., and Olga Z. Johnson of San Jose, Calif. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Emile Vice; parents, Noah G. and Marie Alice Champagne Zeringue; and brother, Vila Zeringue. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Eloi Ladies Altar Society and a past CCD teacher. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 29, 2001 John Armstrong Jr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma for John Henry Armstrong Jr., 72, a native of Winnfield and resident of Houma, who died at 11:45 a.m. May 28, 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Lillie LaCour Armstrong of Houma; father of Roy and John W. Armstrong of Houma and David R. Armstrong of Longwood, Fla.; and brother of Stella Forster of Pioneer. He is also surviv ed by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Sr. and Melissia Gunn Armstrong, and brothers, Roscoe, David, Jim and Lawrence Armstrong. He was a retired maintenance foreman for Exxon after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Christ Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Horace J. Autin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Horace J. Autin Jr., 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:55 p.m. May 25, 2001. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Ricky Autin and Linda Bruce and brother of Norris Rousse. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eveline Bruce Autin; parents, Horace J. Sr. and Bernette Guidry Autin; brother, Roy Cheramie; and sister, Judy Gisclair. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a U.S. veteran. He was a Golden Meadow volunteer fireman. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Bernice Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gre gory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma for Bernice "Bunny" Guidry Brunet, 72, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:27 a.m. May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Dale F. Brunet of Covington and Ann Knight of Houma and sister of Donald James Guidry Sr. of Houma. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton John Brunet; parents, Wilford and Bernice Dugas Guidry; son, Daniel Anthony Brunet Sr.; brothers, Wilbert "Sonny" and Roy Guidry; and sisters, Bessie Guidry Ellender and Joyce Guidry Cehan. She was a retired anesthesia technician for Terrebonne General Medical Center after 37 years of service. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Krewe of Hyacinthians Carnival Club. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Wallace Dufrene A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Wallace Charles Dufrene, 77, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until fune ral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the brother of Frank and Clemille Dufrene, Lillian Savoie and Vivian Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie Martinez Dufrene; brothers, Dewie, Norris, Dudley, Aaron and Noah Dufrene; and sister, Anna Dufrene. He was a member of Simoneaux Ponds Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Club. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Lee Landry A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for Lee James Landry, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the husband of Gayle Landry; father of Lisa Haydel of Thibodaux and Tim C. Landry of Baton Rouge; and brother of Shirley Gautreaux of Paincourtville and Grace Roy of New Orleans. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Jean and Odette Landry. He was a retired business owner. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Eula Lovell A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Theriot f or Eula Mae Lovell, 72, a native and resident of Theriot, who died at 4 a.m. May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery. She was the sister of Bradford and C.J. Lovell, Annie Mae Theriot, Dolores LaCoste, Patricia Blackwell, Ruby Ann DeHart, Mavis Schexnayder, Linda Pierre and Glinda Verdin, all of Theriot, and Carol Bergeron of Gretna. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Lovell; parents, Vincent and Nora DeHart Lovell; son, Daryl Lovell; daughter, Sandra Lovell; brothers, Atlas, Leroy Sr. and Paul Lovell; and sisters, Ruth Elnora Lovell and Jacynthia Romero. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 30, 2001 Darril Andras A memorial mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Darril Andras, 35, who died May 24, 2001. He donated his body to Tulane School of Medicine. He was the son of Joseph and Betty Lou Thibodeaux Andras; brother of Kirby Andras and Gwen Andras Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alidor and Ella Marie Clement Andras and Joseph and Thelma Degru ise Thibodeaux. Ferd Block A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Ferd H. Block, 95, a native of Dublin, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:25 p.m. May 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Harold M. and Jerald P. Block of Thibodaux, June B. Ledet of Kingwood, Texas, and Claire B. Davis of New Orleans. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Rodrigue Block; parents, Clara Jacobs and Ferdinand Block; brother, Adolph Block; and sister, Myrtle Heard. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veteran's Memorial Blvd., Suite 214, Kenner, La., 70062, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Mary Agnes Marcel Moore Boudreaux, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:10 a.m. May 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Thomas P. Moore Jr. of Richmond, Texas, Langar J. Moore Sr., Keith Boudreaux and Jeannie Boudreaux Eschete, all of Houma, Cleveland Boudreaux of Gray and Dorothy Moore Matherne of North Little Rock, Ark., and brother of Milton and Millard Marcel of Houma. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Boudreaux; parents, Morris and Edna Freeman Marcel; daughters, Carolyn Moore and Barbara Moore Riggs; granddaughter, Amanda Catherine Boudreaux; and sister, Mildred Marcel Fonseca. She was a retired waitress at Seabreeze Restaurant. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Bobbie Estes A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Gray for Bobbie George Estes, 73, a native of Brownfield, Texas, and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:40 p.m. May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Jimmy Craig, Gary Michael and Gloria Jean Estes; mother-in-law of Kathy Foret Estes and Jane Falgout Estes; sister of Pat, JB and Jack George, Bess Millican, Mary Ann Grimm and Jo Neal Everett; grandmother of Jacob Michael, Heath Michael, Ross Daniel, Kallie Ann and Brooke R achel Estes; and great-grandmother of Blaire Londyn Estes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Estes; parents, WJ "Bill" and Cora Lee Winfrey George; brothers, Cecil and Chase George; and sister, Jewell George. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Francis Frederick Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Francis "Poochie" Frederick Jr., 77, a native of Kaplan and resident of Houma, who died at 7:14 p.m. May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 until 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Helen Kavech Frederick of Houma; father of James "Jimmy" and Cyndi Frederick, Kitty Maronge and Judy F. Trahan, all of Houma, and Jeane Fox of Lafayette; and brother of Evalise Frederick of Sulphur. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.A. Sr. and Elmire LeBlanc Frederick; grandson, Billy Frederick Trahan; brothers, Weston, Preston and Victor Frederick; and sisters, Una Romero and Jelis Trahan. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the past president of the Houma and Thibodaux Cou ncil of St. Vincent de Paul; past president of St. Bernadette Church St. Vincent de Paul Society; eucharistic minister for the hospital, church and shut-ins; receiver of the Bishop Medal in 1992 from Bishop Boudreaux; altar server and usher at St. Bernadette; grand commander of Order of Alhambra Terragon Caravan No. 245; past commander of Bayou Chapter No. 9 of the Disabled American Veterans; sergeant-at-arms of the United Veterans League No. 1; member of V.F.W. Post No. 7755 in Bourg; member of the American Legion Post No. 272 in Montegut; deputy grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council nO. 7355 at St. Bernadette; member of Father August Vandebilt fourth degree; attended Cursillo in Christian Living at Prairie Rhonde No. 211 in 1987 and made 14 Manresa retreats. He was employed by Haliburton and was the vice president of Tool Masters Inc. Donations to the family or to any of his favorite charities are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Jesty Lee 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 Jesty Joseph Lee, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:20 a.m. May 29, 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 Johnny Lee and brother of Una Lee Griffin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Terrebonne Lee; parents, Wilson Marcial and Lucretia Doucet Lee; brothers, Edison Sr., Lucretia, Mac and Morris Lee; and sisters, Alice Lee and Patsy Lee Gisclair. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a member of the Golden Meadow Fire Department. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Evelyn Mason A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral in Raceland for Evelyn Turner Mason, 44, a native of Raceland, and resident of Houma, who died at 1:43 p.m. May, 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Leross L., Randy L. Turner and Damian J. Turner, David J. Mason Jr., Tracy G. Turner, Toya T. Turner and Ashley Mason, all of Houma, and sister of Betty Turner Nixon of Houma. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Sylvia Dunbar Turner, and granddaughter, Ta'Caljerneka Turner. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Sigur A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Franci s de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Dorothy Jane Theriot Sigur, 76, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:45 a.m. May 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the wife of Anthony Sigur Sr. of Houma; mother of Anthony R. Jr. and Jerome Louis Sigur; and sister of Bruce B., Ned B., Norman J. and Joy Marier Theriot. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned Benoit Theriot Sr. and Margarite Bergeron Theriot, and son, Michael Gerard Sigur. She was a retired registered nurse. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. May 31, 2001 Junior Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bayou Gauche for Junior Joseph Dufrene, 70, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 7:30 p.m. May 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the father of Danny J. and Louis M. Dufrene, Loretta Breaux, Mona Dufrene, Patty Thibodaux, Lisa Matherne and Carol Dufrene; and brother of Doodie and Harold Dufrene, Helen Dunn and Rita Badeaux. He is also sur vived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Dunn Dufrene; parents, Louis and Margarit Dufrene Dufrene; son, Leo Dufrene; brothers, Tony Hebert and Francis and Adam "Nick" Dufrene; and sisters, Eve Thibodaux and Agnes Vinet. He was Catholic. He was a fisherman and enjoyed camping. He was retired from Luke Construction. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Bridget Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Bridget "Bea" B. Gaudet, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:46 a.m. May 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Norman J. Jr. and Dale G. Gaudet and sister of Frank J. Bourgeois, Alice B. Griffin and Dot B. Ledet. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Gaudet Sr.; pare nts, Claude E. and Bridget Barrilleaux Bourgeois; and brother, Claude J. Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Hilary Council of Catholic Daughters. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of th e arrangements. Roman Punch Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Roman J. Punch Jr., 78, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:55 a.m. May 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Beatrice Hargis Punch; father of Marlon M. and Stephen James Punch and Rhonda Zarzycki; father-in-law of Lynette P. Punch and James Zarzycki; brother of Louis and Lawrence Punch, Alice Allemand and Evelyn LeBlanc; and grandfather of Angelle and Heather Punch and Aaron Pfeiffer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman Charles and Alice Plaisance Punch, and grandchild, Eli Punch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 83 and Raceland VFW Post 3665. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements.