Obituaries of JANUARY 2002 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 5 Mar 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The newspaper dates were not available at the time of this transcription and have been omoted. This file has been constructed and based upon date of death. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marietta Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Marietta Carlos Chiasson, 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:23 a.m. Jan. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Norman P. Chiasson; mother of Shane, Todd and Cherlyn Chiasson and Angela Sampey; and sister of Kirk, Alien, Gregory and Kenneth Carlos, Janet LeBouef, Debra Dufrene and Deanna LeCompte. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Iley and Gladys Falgout Carlos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jared Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Jared Michael Hebert, 11, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Huey P. Hebert Sr.; stepson of Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; brother of Huey P. Jr., Chad Paul and Wade Anthony Hebert; grandson of Norlie Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Orgeron Hebert; grandparents, Freddie Sr. and Whitney and Evelyn Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brandon Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Brandon Paul Leonard, 16, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Spencer Leonard and Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; stepson of Huey Hebert Sr.; brother of Tina Ann Leonard; and grandson of Wonit and Alberta Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce J. Leonard; and grandparents, Harry and Ethel Leonard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bruce Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Bruce Joseph Leonard, 15, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1,2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Spencer Leonard and Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; stepson of Huey Hebert Sr.; brother of Tina Ann Leonard; grandson of Wonit and Alberta Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Paul Leonard; and grandparents, Harry and Ethel Leonard. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lance Bradley A graveside service was held at noon today at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland for Lance Muse Bradley, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 2, 2002. He was the son of Jircica Muse and Lance Bradley of Raceland; grandson of Laverne Muse of Raceland, John Lee Muse of Connecticut and Debra Bradley Wheaton of Raceland; and great-grandson of Mary Le Poindexter of Raceland and William Miller of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leamon Willie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thelma Dillon A religious service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Thelma Lee Dillon, 79, a native of Opelousas and resident of Larose, who died Jan. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Arthur Jr. and Richard Dillon, and Geraldine Williams of Thibodaux, Freddie, Wilbert and Brenda Dillon of Larose; sister of Wilma Lazard of Larose, Raymond Brooks of New Orleans, and Jimmy Brooks of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Dillon Sr.; parents, Arthur Sr., and Elnora Brooks; sons, James Goings and David Dillon; daughters, Doris Tate, Delores Goings, and Elisa Mae Dillon: brothers, Arthur Jr., Joseph, Collins, and Sidney Brooks; and three sisters, Lucille Wilson, Ella Mae Washington, and Helen Armstrong. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Guy Duplantis Sr. Funeral times are pending for arrangements for Guy W. Duplantis Sr., 50, a native of Houma and resident of Mannassas, Va., who died at 5 p.m. Jan. 2, 2002. Call Samart Funeral Home for arrangements at 872-9685. He was the son of Doris C. Duplantis; father of Guy W. Duplantis Jr., Tina Richards and Brandi Porche; brother of Thomas Duplantis Jr., Keith A. Duplantis and Gayle LeBouef. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. Duplantis Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carolyn Mickens A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Carolyn F. Mickens, 71, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Jan. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lionel Sr. and Willie Mickens of Paincourtville; and sister of Nelda Harden and Lonnie Fortner Sr. of Paincourtville. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Munson and Florence Guilfo Fortner: and brother, Sullivan Fortner Sr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nellie Cantrelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Nellie Devillier Cantrelle, 57, a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Larose who died at 1:58 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Murphy Anthony Jr. and Randy James Cantrelle; sister of Alvin H. Devillier Jr., Doris Bychurch, Linda Eschette, Jeanette Mutherman, Helen Galjour and Cathy Eddy. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy A. Cantrelle Sr.; parents, Alvin H. Sr. and Celeste Dupuis Devillier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ursule Chauvin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Ursule Breaux Chauvin, 101, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Henry Wilton and Malcolm J. Chauvin, Earline Arabie, Theresa Dufrene and Mary Walker; sister of Henry Breaux, Bertha Hauck, Odette Breaux and Elnora Theur. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchil dren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Chauvin; parents; Henry and Octavie Dalferes Breaux; son. Zenon Chauvin; and sisters, Annette Berthaut and Argentine Zeringue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Eller A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for John Eller, 59, a native of Chibrak, Hungary and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:49 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Sandra Zeringue Eller; father of Janie Eller and Tammy Lindley; stepfather of Jaret and James Altom, Danny. Randy and Kerry Henderson, Paula Lyon, Debby Dirschweiler and Terian Chargois; brother of Frank. Joseph and Anton Eller and Anna Fett. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Ruth Eller; parents, Anton and Anna Schmidt Eller; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Ivy. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Mobley Jr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow for Henry Michelle Mobley Jr., 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:55 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Mable Billiot Mobley; father of Alan, Timmy, Jonathon and Jimmy Mobley, Emma Lois M. Dardar, Linda M. St Pierre, Bonnie Mobley, Kathy M. Plaisance, Becky Mobley and Sarah M. Dion; and brother of Berline Guidry. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry M. Sr. and Notellia Soley Mobley; and half-brother, Leonard Billiot Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hector Santoy A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at. Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Hector "Hec" Xavier Santoy, 67, a native of Laredo, Texas and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:35 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Janet LeBoeuf Santoy; father of Victor Santoy, Renee S. Granier, Lanette S. Hetrick and Yvette S. Strong; brother Thomas 'Tom" Jr. and John Santoy, Cecilia Rolande, Ida Valdez and Judy Ramie. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Julietta Rubiery Santoy Dietz; brother, Joseph Santoy, and sister, Lamar S. Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gloria Sevin A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin for Gloria Pellegrin Sevin, 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11 a.m. Jan 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the hall. Burial will be at Dugas Cemetery in Montegut. She was the mother of Richard, Howard, Terry and Maggie Sevin; and sister of Chris Pellegrin, Audrey Hebert, Charlene Deograciaus, Judy Toups and Lisa Pellegrin. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Sevin; parents, Howard and Edna Blanchard Pellegrin; and brothers, Richard and Junior Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Wince A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Catherine Grueser Wince, 88, a native of Pomeroy, Ohio, and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Carroll Wince. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orien Wince; parents, Aloysuis and Catherine Moore Grueser; three brothers and one sister. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felma Carlos A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Felma Bourg Carlos, 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma who died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 4. 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She was the mother of Randolph Jr., Gerald, and Bertrand Carlos, Barbara Whitney and Mona Pellegrin, all of Houma; sister of Wilma Blouin of Baton Rouge, Osie Boudreaux and Todel Luft of Raceland. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Carlos Sr.; parents, Ferdinand Sr. and Jeanette Guichet Bourg; and brother, Ferdinand Bourg Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Josephine Touchard Dufrene, 95, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Terry J. and Roland A. Dufrene and Earline Gaudet She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L Dufrene; parents, Felix and Lucia Matherne Touchard; and brothers, Felix F. and Roy M. Touchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Lasseigne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Gladys Plaisance Lasseigne, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 2:56 a.m. Jan. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Cleo "Caillou" Lasseigne; mother of Michael "Mike" Lasseigne, Inez Cantrelle, Diana Berthelot and Trudy Rangel; sister of Louis Plaisance Sr. and Rene "T-Bee" Plaisance and Elma Allemand. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justillan and Emma Lee Plaisance; daughter, Josephine Lasseigne; brothers, Sidney and Albert Plaisance; sisters, Louise Rodrigue Dufrene, Eustina "T-Ya" Esponge Charpentier and Emily Pierce; and grandson. Murphy Kiff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cyril Hellier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Cyril White Tullis Hellier, 88, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, who died at 8:10 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002. Burial was at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Harry F., John T., Cyril A. and Libbye A Hellier, all of Houma. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Hellier Sr.; parents, Jacob and Sarah Fincher Tullis; son, David B. Hellier Sr., brother, Lynwood Tullis; and sisters, Viola T. Love, Neva T. Babin, Saadi Tullis and Evelyn Tullis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter Lirette A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Walter "T.Y." J. Lirette, 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Junior Lee and Rouline Lirette and Bernita I. Thibodaux; and brother of Conrad and Randolph Lirette, Viola L, Pellegrin and Beatrice L Blanchard. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Soudelier Lirette; parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; son, Stuart Lirette; brothers, Edward, Albert Jr., Wiley and Wilton Lirette; sisters, Olivia Hebert and Laterina Domangue; and one grandson and one great-granddaughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Tingle A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. today at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge for Mary Tom Ludeau Tingle, 84, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Houma, who died at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002. She was the mother of Michael Tingle of Houma, Richard Tingle of Cheneyville and Thomas Tingle of Atlanta, Ga., and sister of Marjorie Puckett of Lake Charles, Dorothy Highers of Alexandria and Verna Padgett of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caston Tingle; parents, Regile and Hermance Soileau Ludeau of Ville Platte; and brother, Paul H. Ludeau of Alexandria. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Whipple A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the King Catholic Church for Charles Aaron Whipple, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kilgore, Texas, who died Jan. 4, 2002. Burial was at Danville Cemetery. He was the husband of Patsy Whipple of Kilgore; father of Marcia Dean of Kilgore, Mark Whipple of Katy, Texas, Myra Johnson of Victoria, Texas, and Maurice Whipple of Kilgore; brother of Irene Tabor and Maurine Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and brother, Maurice Whipple Jr. of Metairie. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore, Texas, was in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alberta Coulon A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alberta "Ninnie" Fletcher Coulon, 92, a resident and native of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 5, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Earl Coulon Jr. and Elnora Coulon Mack, both of Thibodaux; aunt of Gladys Carter of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Charles Mack Sr. and Audrey Brown Coulon, both of Thibodaux. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Coulon Sr.: parents, Arthur and Celina Fletcher; sister, Velma Fletcher; and brothers. Lawrence and Ernest Fletcher. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Victoria Lewis A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Victoria S. Lewis, a native of Chackbay and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. There will be a visual at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. She was the mother of Ellis Raymond Lewis of Eldorado, Ark., sister of Edward Shanklin of New Orleans and Lucy Ramson of New Orleans; She is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Joseph Lewis; parents, Thomas and Delia Shanklin; brothers, Lester, Thomas, Henry and Edison Shanklin; and grandson, Raymond Lewis Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irene Webb Thibodeaux, 80, a native of Many and resident of Schriever, who died Jan. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Dollie Thibodeaux and Sandy T. Legendre. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy P. Thibodeaux; parents, Emmet L. Webb and Ida O. Tramel; and sister, Elouise Chandler. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nobie Talbot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Nobie Vedros Delise Talbot, 96, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Jan. 5, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Anthony J. Jr. and Lionel Delise and Shirley Delise Delaune; sister of Lloyd Vedros and Golden LeBoeuf. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Delise; second husband, Laurent Talbot; parents, Charles and Anastasie Labiche Vedros; granddaughter, Kathleen Delise; daughters, Lucille Delise Howard and Ruth Delise Benoit; seven brothers and two sisters. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Burchell A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Michael R. Burchell, 49, a native of Trenton, N.J., and resident of Gray who died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Julia Verret Burchell of Gray; father of James R. Dugas III. Louis A. James and Kayla M. Burchell, all of Gray: and brother of David Burchell of Trenton, NJ. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Marie Reagon Burchell; and brother, Thomas Burchell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clonise Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes for Clonise D. Dupre, 88, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes who died at 2 p.m. Jan. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Pointe-aux-chenes Fire Station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Harmon, Sherwin, Everard and Archie Dupre, Janise D. Blanchard and Mona D. Bourg; and sister of Ola D. Hotard. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, David J. Dupre; parents, Dema and Bridget Ledet Dupre; brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Phillip, Pierre "Peter" and Paul Dupre; sisters, Victoria D. LeBouef, Emma D. LeBouef, Bernice D. LeBouef, Laura D. Naquin, Cornelia D. Millan and Emily D. LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ferdinand Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Ferdinand "Ferdie" Nicholas Folse, 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Adam and Ernest Folse and Dorothy F. Chiasson; and brother of Louis and O'neil Folse and Viola F. Tregre. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olena Falgoust Folse; parents. Alexander and Seraphine Matherne Folse; brothers, Harris, Early, Oledo, Clarence and Elphege Folse; sisters, Eunice F. Stein, Vinia F. Tregre and Cleonie F. Dempster; and great-grandson, Michael Folse. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jake Boughamer A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off for Jake Danny Boughamer, infant, of Cut Off, who died Jan. 8, 2002. He was the son of Robert "T-Bob" Jr. and Tabby Rousse Boughamer; brother of Alex Robert Boughamer; grandson of Margaret Boughamer, Danny and Carol Duet Rousse; and great-grandson of Bessie St. Germain Kiff. He was precede d in death by his grandparents, Robert and Patty Collins Boughamer Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roberta Comardelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Roberta Redmond Comardelle, 40, a native of Grand Junction, Co., and resident of St. Rose, who died at 10:24 a.m. Jan 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Randy Comardelle; mother of Brandi Comardelle; and sister of Kirn Collinsworth. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Ducasse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Pius X Catholic Church in New Orleans for Dr. Francis Bernard Ducasse, 90, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:42 p.m. Jan. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the father of Edward Bernard Ducasse of Metairie and Francis Ducasse Clements of Thibodaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Shuff Ducasse; and parents. A Louis and Martha Maestri Ducasse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home for Stanley Edward LeBlanc, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 6:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Mae Duplantis LeBlanc of Houma; father of John Wayne LeBlanc, Bernard "Benny" LeBlanc, Joy Rogers, Elizabeth "Liz" Dugas and Retta Babin; brother of Mae McGartline; half-brother of Marie Burthorne and Millie Parfait, both of Houma, Margie Nail of Kentucky, Stella McConnell, Janet Childers, Marie Hebert and Helen Dean of Metairie. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Leona Adams LeBlanc; brothers, Earl J. Sr. and Robert LeBlanc; and half-sister, Mable LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ralph Sayoie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Ralph Stephen Savoie, 80, a native and resident of Des Allemands who died at 4:18 a.m. Jan. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marian Cantrelle Savoie; brother of Clair Schaubhut, Marian S. Clement and Miranda S. Hicks; and brother of Loretta Vial and Geneva Rogers. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett P. and Sidonia Dufrene Savoie; and brothers, Clarence Sr. and Warren L Savoie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Tunson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Harry Lloyd Tunson Sr., 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Helena Daniels Tunson of New Orleans; father of Harry Jr. and Terry Tunson of New Orleans; and brother of Myrtle Robertson and Earl Tunson Sr. of Napoleonville and Annie Mae Patterson of New Orleans. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Tunson and Annie Sharret; daughter, Terrell Tunson; and sister, Ora Lee Johnson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Marie "Yetsie" Toups Leonard, 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Donald, Larry and Mary Leonard, Merlin L. Simek, Marion L Meredith and Mazie Quick; and sister of Emma M. Toups. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Leonard; parents. Edgar L. and Marie Lambert Toups; and brothers, Lambert and Adolph Toups. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Loupe Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Louis J. Loupe Sr., 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:09 p.m. Jan 9 2002. Burial was at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the husband of Vivian Norris Loupe; father of Melody Benoit, Valencia Fonseca and Glenda Simons; and brother of Albert Jr., and Carrol Loupe. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Yola Blanchard Loupe. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clista Neal A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Clista Authement Neal, 75, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 9:26 p.m. Jan. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph Luby Neal of Montegut; mother of Wayne Neal, Susan N. Billiot, Linda N. Bourg and Tami Neal, all of Montegut; sister of Ray Authement of Montegut, Murray Authement of Bourg and Berthile Levron of Pointe-aux-chenes. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laby and Elodie Guidry Authement; and brother, Libby J. Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doyle Prince Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maria Immocolata Catholic Church in Houma for Doyle James Prince Sr., 70, a native of Lyons and resident of Houma who died at 5:17 p.m. Jan. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Grace Hebert Prince of Houma; mother of David, Brian, Doyle Jr. and Karl Prince, Kathy LeBoeuf. Brenda Schmitt. Joan Kelly of Sikes. Karen Prince of San Jose, Ca., and Patricia Rhodes of Houma; and sister of Raymond Prince of Gonzales, Camille Prince Richard of Baton Rouge and Betty Prince Landry of Bayou Vista. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses and Sadie Boudreaux Prince; brother, Ulysses Prince Jr.; and sister, Josie Vicknair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Easton Chaisson Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Easton Joseph Chaisson Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:15 a.m. Jan. 9, 2002. He was cremated. He was the husband of Lydie Scott Chaisson; father of Easton Jr., Patrick, Billy and Jimmy Chaisson, Judy Boudreaux, Gail Chaisson and Laura Martin; and brother of Lawrence, Jackson, Chester Joseph, and John Lester Chaisson, Eviola Chaisson Cross and Theresa Chaisson Price. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Lawrence and Edna Dubois Chaisson; and son, Anthony Joseph Ch aisson. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Royce Dempster A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Royce Anthony Dempster, 48, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Gray, who died at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Roslyn Chiasson Dempster; son of Simon and Mary Helen Folse Dempster; brother of Darryl J and Kurt J. Dempster and Holly Ann Dwyre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Effie Deroche A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Valentine Baptist Mission in Lockport for Effie Mae Himel Bourgeois Deroche, 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 2002. She was the mother of Glenda Sapia and Donald "Possum" Bourgeois, devoted friend of John Osorio; mother-in-law of George "Sap" Sapia; grandmother of Glenn Sapia, Travis Bourgeois, Greg Sapia, Derek Hebert and Keyla Bourgeois; and great- grandmother of Christian LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae Himel; first husband, Clifton Bourgois; second husband. Norris Deroche; brother, Preston Himel; and sister, Linda Himel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Letecia Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Letecia Boudreaux Richard, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Charles Richard, Juanita and Marietta Tabor and Peggy Knobloch; and sister of Vorina Chaisson and Vernice Thibodeaux. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Sr.; parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodeaux Boudreaux; brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and sisters, Hilda Andras, Verna Toups and Judith Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aldrick Lee A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux for Aldrick "Peanut" Charles Lee, 28, a native and resident of Thibodaux. who died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 10. 2002. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Betty L Singleton; stepson of Lores Singleton of Thibodaux; brother of Kentrell Steward of Thibodaux; and grandson of Mildred Lee Williams of Thiboclaux. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kendrick Jovan Steward. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Ray Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Dr. Paul T. Ray Sr., 81, a native of Corinth, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Sybil Fauntleroy Ray; father of Dr. P. Truett Ray Jr., Dr. Jonathan Ray, Dr. Jason Ray, Dorcas Ray Albares and Melissa Ray Mackey; and brother of Dr. Joel Ray. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Myrtle Tapp Ray; brother, Charles Lamb Ray Jr.; and sister, Ruth McInness. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cedonia Shelby A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland for Cedonia Woodfox Shelby. 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland who died at 5:50 p.m. Jan. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Benevolent Society Cemetery at Brooklyn. She was the mother of James Shelby Jr., Gene Shelby Sr., and Shirley Turner of Raceland, Ola Mae Thomas of Thibodaux, Margery Every, Rutha Mae Triggs, Beatrice Shelby, Doris Davalos, and Betty Shelby of New Orleans; and sister of Marcelin Folse Jr., Lilus Folse, and Leonard "Lemon" Folse of Thibodaux, and Eddie Folse Sr., and Nolan Folse Sr. of Raceland. She is also survived by 41 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 16 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Shelby Sr.; parents, Mitchell and Ida Woodfox; brothers Aubrey and Joseph Folse, and sisters, Celestine and Viola Folse. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell K. Thomas Haydel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m.today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma for Dr.K. Thomas"Tommy" Haydel,66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 11:52 a.m. Jan. 11, 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Bonnie Louise Barnhill Haydel; father of Thomas Gregory, Kenneth Bryan, Mark Alien, James Christopher, Alison Crane and Kelly Leffingwell; father-in-law of Stacey, Brigitte and Tammie Haydel, Allen Crane and Tommy Leffingwell; brother of Dr. K. Gerald "Jerry" Haydel, Ronald "Ronnie" Haydel. Dr. Robert "Bobby" Haydel, Dr. Richard "Dicky" Haydel, Judith "Judy" Henneberger, Kathleen "Kathy" M. Haydel, Patricia; "Patty" Haydel and Margaret "Peggy" Estes; grandfather of Seth Thomas, Mark Adam, Hunter Thomas, Ian Christopher, Autumn Marie, Steven Thomas, and Emelie Grace Haydel, Lauren Elise Marie, Kaitlin Alison and Erin Alison Crane, Parker Steven and Peyton Thomas Leffingwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Henry Lawrence Sr. and Judith Ayme Haydel; son, Lester Steven Haydel; brother, Henry Lawrence Haydel Jr.; and sister, Betty Jean Fakier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Lane A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the College and North Street Church of Christ in Mountain Home, Ark., for Kenneth L. Lane, 76, a resident of Gamaliel, Ark., who died Jan. 11, 2002. Burial will be at the Bean Cemetery in Gamaliel. He was the husband of Kelsa Lane; father of Jim, Mark, Kerry, Kevin, and Curtis Lane, Joyce Rhoads, Tina Crawford and Toni Callais; brother of Geneva Watkins, Wanda Sessen, Jerry Bilyeu, June Scott. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl Lane; and sisters, Wilma Talburt and Donna Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacquelyn LeBoeuf A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue for Jacquelyn LeBoeuf, infant, of Houma who died Jan 11 2002. She was the daughter of Catina LeBoeuf and Jason Olivier; and sister of Jerry Jr., Kyle and Dakota LeBoeuf' and Kimberly Bourg. Luther Morehouse A religious service was held at noon today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Luther Ray Morehouse, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Slidell who died Jan. 11, 2002. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the father of Luther Comardelle, Sandy Morehouse, Connie M. Poche and Sissie Stubenrauch. He, is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Selina Comardelle Morehouse; parents, Leon and Lucille Winingham Morehouse; brothers, James and George Morehouse; and sisters, Mildred Guidry and Mazie Graff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wesley Nixon III A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Residence Baptist Church in Houma for Wesley Nixon III, 89, a native and resident of Houma, who died Jan. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the St. John Union Benevolent Cemetery in Hou ma He was the husband of Pearl Sadie Nixon of Chauvin; former husband of Omelia Smith of Chauvin; father of Wesley Nixon IV., Herman Carvin Nixon, Albert C. Nixon, Joyce N. Williams, and Alice N. White, all of Houma. Delores Nixon Holiday, and Jerry Lee Nixon of Chauvin, and Rosalie S. Williams of Spring Valley, New York. He is also survived by 44 grandchildren. 58 great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Sr. and Elizabeth Sims Nixon; daughter, Ellen N. Jones; brothers, Northern, Issac, Wesley Jr. and Leroy Nixon; sisters, Gertrude N. Johnson, Octavia N. Bennett, Louise N. Williams, Elizabeth N. Pitre, Rosadale N. Robinson, Mordrige Sharlhorne, and Beatrice N. Williams. He was a member of Residence Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Pollock A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for William Miller Pollock, 86, a native of Arkansas City, Kan., and resident of Houston, Texas, who died Jan. 11. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the father of William "BJ." Pollock Jr., John F. Pollock, Georgia M. Lesch and Irene L Pence, all of Houston. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Frank Pollock and Irene Pollock Hughes; and sister, Geraldine Pollock. Donations to the American Cancer Society or the Houston hospice or charity of your choice are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Howard Gautreaux A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma for Howard John Gautreaux, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Belle Chase, who died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 12, 2001. He was the brother of Robert, Roland, Camille, Hayes and Reuben Gautreaux and Frances G. Authement, all of Houma, and Golden Gautreaux of West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Golden "Chuck" Sr. and Rosadell Chaisson Gautreaux; and brothers. Murphy, Michael and Simon "Pewee" Gautreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leola Brossette A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Leola Ougel Brossette, 74, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano who died at 5:50 p.m. Jan. 12, 2002. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Wilburn Brossette; mother of Ernest Jr., Darrell and Francis Richoux; stepmother of Wayne Brossette, Beverly Hogue and Debra Lathrop; and sister of Geraldine O. Ledet and Audrey O. Callahan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lena Duplantis Ougel: son, Michael Richoux; and sister, Egnora Verdin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francisco Valdes A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Francisco Valdes, 79, a native of Vertintes, Cuba and resident of Houma who died at 5 p.m. Jan. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Rosina Ruiz Valdes; father of John Sr. and Ricardo "Ricky" Valdes and Elba Matherne; and brother of Luis Valdes and Adolfina Yzaguirre. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Francisco and Adolfina Valdes; and brother, Oscar Valdes. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esther Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Esther Belteau Breaux, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Bobby Breaux, Ellen Babin and Jane Bourgeois; and sister of Dorothy Mae Belteau. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland P. Breaux; parents, Arthur and Julia Daigle Belteau; brothers, Clarence and Van Eugene Belteau; and great- granddaughter, Kristen A. LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Chaisson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Mary "Albiana" Pellegrin Chaisson, 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma who died at 3:05 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Armond and Roy Pellegrin, Rita Bergeron and Joyce Cox, all of Houma and Brunella Crochet of Biloxi, Miss. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Cusey" Chaisson; parents, Edward and Cornelia Chaisson Pellegrin; daughter, Madeline Poston; and brother, Edward Pellegrin Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irma Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Irma Luke Trahan Boudreaux Dupre, 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma who died at 2:56 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was the mother of Jerry J. Boudreaux of Houma, Betty Naquin of Bourg, Florence Lirette and Josephine Breaux of Houma; stepmother of Nelson Dupre and Rita Daigle of Houma; mother-in-law of Christine Boudreaux, Donald Naquin, Faquard Lirette and Raleigh Breaux; and step-mother-in-law of John Daigle. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alien Trahan; second husband, Nolan J. Boudreaux; third husband, Paul B. Dupre: parents, Alcide and Josephine Henry Luke; daughter, Adeline Agnes Trahan; granddaughter, Patrice Dumont: brothers, Franklin "Frank" and Sylvester "Vess" Luke; and sisters, Azalie Callahan. Lillian Dehart, Bridget Dehart, Emma Boudreaux, Eunice Boudoin and Evelina Duplantis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Oncale Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Michael L. Oncale Sr., 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:42 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Nancy Chiasson Oncale; son of L.J. and Pearl Guillot Oncale; father of Michael L. Oncale Jr. and Christine Oncale; brother of Linda O. Gros; and grandfather of Luke Oncale. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Estelle Pittman A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie for Estelle T. Pittman, 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Harahan, who died Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral lime at (lie funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. She was the wife of J.C. Pittman: mother of Sandra Hays of Kenner, Judy Gaudin of Raleigh, N.C., Carolyn Labruzzo of New Orleans, N ancy Morrow of Jacksonville, Fla., John Pittman of Denver, Colo. and Dan Pittman of Chalmette; sister of Mildred Marcelle of Lockport, Dorothy McKerral and Shirley Authement, both of Thibodaux, Theresa Toups of Raceland and Ruth Monsour of Jackson, Miss. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Roland Toups of Houma and L.M. Toups of Thibodaux; and sister, Myrtle Ayo of Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Walker A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated al 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Roy Joseph Walker. 65. a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:17 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Lois Toups Walker; father of Debra Perillioux and Dawn Walker; and brother of George and Russell Walker, Bernice Blanchard and Lucille Sevin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Lydia Loupe Walker; brothers, Wilton and Clifton Walker; and sisters, Doris Blanchard and Tessie Chauvin. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Cagle A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, Miss., for Mary Hazel Rainey Cagle, 91, a native of Athens, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cagle's Crossroads Cemetery in Dublin, Miss. She was the mother of David R. Cagle of Thibodaux. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hodge Cagle; parents, George W. and Elizabeth Fudge Rainey; son, Tom Herbert Cagle: daughter, Martha Nell Cagle Collins; brothers, Herbert, Benny Lee and Leslie Rainey: and grandson, Roy Collins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mabel Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mabel Pellegrin Ledet, 85, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 1:15 p.m. Jan.14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Elwood Ledet of San Angelo, Texas; sister of Johnny, Raymond and Hurstman Pellegrin, Nolina Plaisance and Mary D. Olivier. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille Ledet; parents, Oville and Leona Bailleaux Pellegrin; sons, Jason Anthony and Otis Paul Ledet; and sister, Ethel Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Madge Martinez A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Motairic for Madge Comeau Martinez, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 14, 2002. She was the wife of Alvin J. "Al" Martinez; mother of Ellen LeBouef, Kara Bachman, Merol Wells and Andre Martinez. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Marie Bokenfohr Comeau. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edith Marts A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Edith Mae Johnson Marts, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the former wife of Sidney Marts Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Sidney Marts "Moss Man" Jr., of New Orleans, Denise Marts Ayrow, and Germaine "Pam" Marts of Orlando, Florida, Clarice J. Marts, and Shelley Marts of Thibodaux; and sister of Mary L Higgins of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius Jr. and Augustine Robertson Johnson; grandparents, George and Florida Robertson, and Junius Sr. and Edith Dickerson Johnson. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Her hobbies included shopping and cooking. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lela Brignac A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lela Alleman Brignac, 94, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was the mother of Robert Brignac of Houma and Betty B. Robert of Cut Off: and sister of Minnie A. Ledet of Metairie. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Essie Joseph "Red" Brignac; parents, Robert and Minnie Chauvin Alleman; son, Paul Brignac; brother, Francis Alleman; and sisters, Dalla Chaisson, Mae A. Nettleton and Ruby Cecile Alleman. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carolyn Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Carolyn Fonseca Daigle, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:07 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of David Daigle; daughter of Sherry Gautreaux Loupe; mother of Melanie Angel Daigle St. Pe; mother-in-law of Kevin St.. Pe. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Fonseca; grandparents. Lawrence and Ruby Gautreaux and Jules and Nora Bourgeois Fonseca Roberts. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maynita Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Maynita Blanchard Foret, 81, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 15, 2002. 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 Beverly Foret Delise and Barbara Foret Clement; mother-in- law of Lionel Delise and Clinton "CJ." Clement She is also survived by five sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney S. Foret; parents, Edward J. and Maggie Landry Blanchard; brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr.; sister, Margie Blanchard Hebert; and granddaughter, Kathleen Ann Delise. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Guidroz Sr. 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 Joseph C. Guidroz Sr., 69, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lorina Borne Guidroz; father of Joseph Jr., Mark, Janet, Penny and Kathy Guidroz, Kim Jambon, Tammy Curole and Robin Adams; and brother of Edward Guidroz Sr., Rita Allemand, Daisy Mae Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie St Pierre and Marie Breaux. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Aimie Naquin Guidroz; and sister Lillian Allemand. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nita Naquin A Mass of Christia n burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nita Leonard Naquin, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:10 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of O'Neil Naquin; mother of Barry Naquin, Beverly Rodrigue, Louisa Tregre and Mollie Gros; and sister of Norman and Wilton 'Tony" Leonard and Marie Adams. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Louisa Benoit Leonard; brothers, Walter, John "Johnny", Eves, Joseph Jr. and Amos Leonard; sisters, Bridget Thibodaux and Mae Mathis; and granddaughter, Jenny Tregre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lynn Reed A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Lynn Johnson Reed, 48, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kendra and Carl Michael Reed Jr., both of Baton Rouge, daughter of Annie Mae Johnson of Labadieville, sister of Lenoil, Kernell, Wayne, Ronald and Annie Marie Johnson, all of Labadieville, and Whitaker Johnson of Thibodaux, former wife of Carl Michael Reed Sr., and daughter-in-law of Clarence and Gertrude Reed of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Johnson; sisters, Denoise Sheffie and Alice Johnson; and brothers. Ernest and Lester Johnson. She was a former food service employee with the East Baton Rouge School Board and an employee of JC Penney. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Schexnayder Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Robert Joseph Schexnayder Sr., 99, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Jan. 15. 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the father of Stella Hartenstein, Hilda Simon. Frances Constant, Alice Waguespack, Shirley Goben, Robert Jr. and Richard Schexnayder; and brother of Ethel Simon and Laurence Atkinson. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelie Rome Schexnayder; parents, Philadelph and Evela Borne Schexnayder; brothers, Edgar, Amedee, Edward and Francis Schexnayder; sister, Cecile S. Barker; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sally Stan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Sally Gaudet Stan, 81, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gail Wardlow of Marrero; sister of Stanley Gaudet of Larose and Ambrose Gaudet of Lockport. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy J. Stan; parents. Ambrose and Josephine Callahan Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Starks Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for George Henry Starks Sr., 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of George H. Starks Jr. of Orlando, Florida and Tiffany Lynn Starks of Thibodaux; brother of James Starks, Donald Starks, Delores Jones, and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes, and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Ronald Starks, and Jo Ann Walker of New Orleans, and Margarette Domino of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores R. Starks; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Starks; brother, Norman Starks, and sister, Brenda Young, He was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran. His hobbies included fishing and sports. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Azema Tregle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Azema "Zam" Dempster Tregle, 68, a native and resident of Kraemer who died Jan. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Louis Onezime Dempster; mother of Beronie Louis, Diane Lynn and Edwina Marie Tregle and Deborah Tregle Tauzin; and sister of Callen, Alton, Jessie and Darrell Dempster, Carrie Loupe, Linda Larousse and Beverly Poynter. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Tregle; mother, Odette Cortez Dempster; and brother, Steven Paul Dempster. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronnie Brazan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie Ronnie James Brazan, 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Gaspard and Peggy Hotard Brazan; and brother of Brookes Brazan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Olinie Lasserre Brazan, and Melancent and Edith Cortez Hotard. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Bobby Ray Leonard, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma. who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Anthony Cemetery. He was the son of Evelyn Exnicious Leonard of Houma; father of Johnny Ray Leonard of Gray, David Leonard of Baton Rouge and Amy Leonard Matherne of Alexandria; and brother of Jeannette Leonard Bourgeois, Betty Jean Leonard Porche of Houma and Mary Linda Leonard Arceneaux of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Constrantiche Leonard; and father, Leonce Daniel Leonard. He was a retired motel manager of the Sugar Bowl Motel. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hannah Beadle A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands for Hannah Grace Beadle, infant, of Des Allemands who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2002. She was the daughter of Shawn Michael and Pamela Graves Beadle; and sister of Taylor Beadle. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Geoge Becnel Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for George "Blackie" Harold Becnel Sr., 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alice Falgoust Becnel; father o f George Jr. and Ralph Becnel and Cathleen Richard; and father-in-law of Henrietta Becnel and Russell Richard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulric and Therese Stein Becnel; brothers, Clifford Sr., Raymond Sr. and Thomas Becnel; and sister, Isabelle "Beo" Weber. He was an employee of Avondale Shipyards for 33 years. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorvenia Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lorvenia Lee Melancon Bourgeois, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose who died at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Edless, Paul and Edward Bourgeois and Jeanette Dufrene; stepmother of Eugene Bourgeois, Delores Mobley, Catherine Bourg, Betty Terrebonne and Regina Bums; sister of Hennessy Lee Jr., Julia Naquin, Norma Billiot, Dora Mae Rebstock and Louverda Bourgeois. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jackson Melancon; second husband, Joe Bourgeois; parents, Hennessy and Philonise Crosby Lee; daughter, Sylvia Melancon: stepdaughter, Barbara Dardar; brothers, Paul and Norman Lee; and sisters, Virginia Chouest Arceneaux, Eviola Matherne, Clovisia Guidiy and Julie Lee. She was Catholic. Her hobbies were crafts and cooking. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nelson Cox Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Dr. Nelson A. Cox Sr., 89, a native of Burnside and resident of Napoleonville who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Dr. Nelson A. Jr., Ronald D., Wayne G. Sr. and Conrad P. Cox. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Breaux Cox of Napoleonville; parents, George W. and Rose Letulle Cox; brothers, George, Brent, Morris and Lewis Cox; and sisters, Ora Harper, Victoria Mitchell, Carrie Cox and Nemea Barrow. He graduated from Donaldsonville High School as valedictorian in 1929, LSU Medical School in 1936 and in general surgery in 1939. He practiced medicine in Independence and Donaldsonville and moved to Napoleonville, opening his office in 1942. He was elected as a Fellow in the American College of Surgery in 1958. He became coroner of Assumption Parish in 1979 and was the oldest active coroner in the United States until his retirement in 2001. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lou Ann Kibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lou Ann Thibodeaux Kibodeaux, 50, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux who died Jan. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the devoted friend of Donald Rodrigue; survived by her daughter Shellie Kibodeaux and her fiance', Jay Gauthier Jr.; sister of Lindy, Donald, Carroll, Earl, Richard, Clerfe Jr. and Rudolph Thibodaux, Audrey Breaux, Peggy Marcantell, Sally Dugas, Lois Chatagnier, Alice Reulet, Barbara Thibodeaux and Sandra Reulet; and grandmother of Jalynn Gauthier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clerfe Sr. and Irene Morvant Thibodeaux; sister. Jane LeBlanc; and an infant brother. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Abadie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Rose Gravois Abadie, 94, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:35 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church hall. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Ozane Jr. and Ted Abadie, Madieliene Lassare, Clothilde Hymel and Judith Miebert, all of Vacherie, Rose Ann Mire of Destrahan, Vickie Schexnayder of Donaldsonville, Nancy Benoit of Chackbay, Jeanie Clemente and Antoinette Abadie of Gramercy and Kenneth Abadie of Gonzales; and sister of Louis Theodore 'Teddy" Gravois of St. James and Wilford Gravois of New Orleans. She is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ozane E. Abadie; parents. Theodore Louis and Clothilde Rodrigue Gravois; daughter, Marguerite Labat; sons, Harold and Nolan Abadie; sister, Maude Waguespack; brothers, Dennis, Henry. Leo, Stan, Gaston, Ernest. Edgar and Claude Gravois: and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Donations or masses to church are preferred. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Benoit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lucille "Lou" Dehart Benoit, 86, a native of Banker and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002. Burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She was the mother of Ivy P. Benoit Jr. of Arvada, Colo.; and sister of William Dehart of Abbeville. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Peter Benoit Sr.; parents, Alfred and Cleona Gray Dehart; brothers, Alfred. Clifton and Nolan Dehart; and sister. Cecile Dehart. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Home Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Devillier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Louis V. Devillier, 91, a native of Leonville and resident of the St. Charles community, who died Jan. 18,2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Inez Lavergne Devillier; father of Larry, Keith and Phillip Devillier, Pamela D. Dawson and Mayrl D. Trahan; and brother of Minnie and Leonie Devillier. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Tilden and Leonie Marks Devillier; daughters, Cherry Couthron and Patricia Hart; brother, Raoul Devillier; and sister, Alzier Wyble. Donations to Propagation of Faith, 1027 La. 308, Thibodaux 70301, are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Gisclair A religious service was held at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Evelyn Mary Billiot Gisclair, 83, a native of Bayou Perro and resident of Poplarville, Miss., who died at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002. Burial was at Holy Family No. 2 Cemetery in Dulac She was the mother of Benny and Tony Gisclair of Poplarville, Miss., Bertha Matherne of Marrero, Katie Daigle and Mary Ledet of Picayune, Miss.; and sister of Tony Billiot of Dulac, Betty Matherne of Marrero, Alma Boudreaux of Biloxi, Miss, and Ethel Jude of Florida. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet Gisclair; parents, August and Sidonia Creppel Billiot; and brothers, Kilbin and Clarence Billiot. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sister Mary Carmel Ottaway A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in New Orleans for Sister Mary Carmel Ottaway, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Jan. 18.2002. She was the former Lillian Mary Ottaway. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans. Burial will be at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. She was the sister of Thomas A. Ottaway of Covington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes McCoy and Harry Ottaway. Until shortly before her death, she was a pastoral associate in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish, a position she held for five years. Ottaway entered the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic in 1954 and professed final vows in 1961. She was selected Nun of the Year for the state by the Knights of Columbus auxiliaries in 2001. She was the chairperson of the New Orleans Province Offices of Religious Education from 1974 to 1976. She also served as a consultant for Sadlier Co.'s Religious Education Series from 1968 to 1980. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Becnel Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for George "Blackie" Harold Becnel Sr., 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alice Falgoust Becnel; father of George Jr. and Ralph Becnel and Cathleen Richard; and father-in-law of Henrietta Becnel and Russell Richard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulric and Therese Stein Becnel; brothers, Clifford Sr., Raymond Sr. and Thomas Becnel; and sister, Isabelle "Beo" Weber. He was an employee of Avondale Shipyards for 33 years. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denise Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Denise Achee Landry, 84, a native of Brule St. Martin and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 19, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of O'Neil Landry Sr.; mother of O'Neil Jr., Byron, Louis, Kenneth and Ricky Landry; sister of Charlie and Herbert Achee, Gloria Landry, Pearl Calendar and Ezoka Landry. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sr. and Fedora Dugas Achee; brothers, Robert Jr., Phillip, Kelly and Roland Achee; and sister, Zella Mae Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cynthia Streams A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Cynthia T. Streams, 88, a native of Patterson and resident of Thibodaux, who died January 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gwendolyn Streams of Thibodaux and Dr. Michael Louis Streams of Culver City, California; and sister of Winnie T. Reece of Los Angles, California. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Louis Streams Sr.; her parents, Rev. Emmanuel Wilfred and Mimie H. Streams; and sons, Louis Streams Jr., and Dwight Streams. She was a member of United Methodist Women; member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star; member and the first President of American Legion Auxiliary No. 513; and a member of The Charming Ladies Civic and Social Club. Her hobbies included reading, and watching CNN News. She was a retired Lafourche Parish school teacher. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Estelle Voisin A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Estelle Mary DeHart Voisin, 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma who died at 7 a.m. Jan. 19, 2002. Burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Donald A. Voisin of Houma, Susan V. Larson of Marrero, Marion V. Smith of Houma and Evelyn V. Driggers of Ringgold; and sister of Easton, Tom, Floyd and Leigh DeHart, all of Houma, and Wilfred "Possum" DeHart of Raceland. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Anthony Voisin; parents, Adam and Ida Gray DeHart; brothers, Herbert, Cyrus, Edmond, Eugis, Charles, Houston, Willard and Lawrence DeHart; and sister, Nora Lovell. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cyril Fitch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Cyril Leon Fitch, 89, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, who died at 8:10 a.m. Jan. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Adam and Wilbert Fitch, May Francis Verdin, Mary Jean Dion, Laura Verdin and Linda Pierre; and brother of Lindsey, Clarence, Bert and Kirby Fitch. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Verrette Fitch; parents, Orville Sr. and Ada Trahan Fitch; son, Leonce Fitch; daughter, Earline Fitch; brothers, Orville Jr., Herbert Sr., Joe and Adam Fitch: and sisters, Tootsie and Mable Fitch. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a commercial fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Pinel A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Houma for Eula Navarre Pinel, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the sister of Duroy, Anna and Betty Navarre, Edna Fonseca and Victoria Grabert, all of Houma, and Janet Gilcrease of Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert J. Pinel; and parents, Emile and Hilda Pontiff Navarre. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Barber A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Joyce Marie Blanchard Barber, 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Crawfordville, Fla., who died Jan. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Corey Barber of Boston, Mass., and Kyle Barber of Windermere, Fla.; sister of Nolan, Roy Jr., Jesse and Michael Blanchard, Barbara B. Clement, Rosemary B. Scorsone, Janet B. Felix, Hazel B. Lawless and Laura B. Medina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Sr. and Irene Rodrigue Blanchard; paternal grandparents, Hector and Bernadette Blanchard; and maternal grandparents. Joseph and Ida Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steven Frederick A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary in New Orleans for Steven Frederick, 74, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 21, 2002. Burial was at Providence Memorial Park in New Orleans. He was the husband of Louise E. Frederick of New Orleans; father of Steven Jr., Claudell Frederick, Jo Anne Anderson and Helless Randall, all of New Orleans, and Elaine Frederick of Marrietta, Ga.; and brother of Ethel Alsay of Paincourtville and Wilson Frederick of Jackson. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Effie Frederick; sisters, Awilla Frederick, Melvina Young, Effie Mae Guy and Rose Worley; and brother, Paul Frederick. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leander Melancon Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Leander Anthony "Ant" Melancon Jr., 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Denella "Dee" Banks; son of Hilda Landry Melancon; father of Jason A. Melancon Borne; and brother of Danny A. and Troy P. Melancon. He was preceded in death by his father, Leander A. Melancon Sr.; and grandparents, Leonard Sr. and Mary Faucheux Melancon and Sylvain and Helene Perk Landry. Landry's Funeral home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Tastet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Josephine Rogers Tastet, 80, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert Tastet; mother of Roland and Roy Tastet and Rosemary Plaisance; and sister of Scuddy Rogers, Faye Zan-Ginkel and Anna Bourg. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Felisia LeBlanc Rogers. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jared Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Jared Michael Daigle, 15, a native of Labadieville and resident of St Charles Community who died at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the son of Herman J. Daigle; son and stepson of Bonnie Ledet and Gary P. Falgout; brother of Hayden Falgout, Casey Ledet Baker and Alexa Daigle; grandson of Dot Wilcox; step-grandson of Wayne Wilcox, June P. Ledet and Rosemary Falgout; great-grandson of Bessie G. Gaudet; uncle of Brittany Johnfroe and Kade Baker. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Hubert J. Ledet; paternal grandparents, Albert Daigle Sr. and Doris Caillouet; step-grandfather, Alcee Falgout; and great-grandparents. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with friends. He was a freshman at Central Lafourche High School. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Gilmore A religious service was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Plum Creek Cemetery in Plumboro, Pa., for James William Gilmore, 68, a native of New Kensington, Pa., and resident of Larose who died Jan. 22, 2002. He was the devoted friend of Joan B. Callais; son of Grace Flynn Gilmore; father of James Gilmore Jr. of League City, Texas, and Colleen Perry of Fairfield, Ohio; brother of Danny Gilmore, LaDene Borish, Kathi Biondich and Dana Demko, all of Pittsburgh, and Colleen Schultz, of New Kensington. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley T. Gilmore; father, James Gilmore. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army and Navy. He was a Green Beret. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wages Hotard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Wages "Black" Henry Hotard, 66, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:46 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Comardelle Hotard; father of Barry James Hotard and Sherry Ann Folse; brother of Fallen Sr., Roger Dale, Wave and Terry Hotard, Mary Jane Badeaux, Augustina Hotard, Brenda Simmons and Gail Nichols. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Enolla Dominic Hotard; brothers, Emile, Westley and Bobby Hotard; and sister, Adrella Curole. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tony Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Tony J. Pellgrin, 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:40 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the KC. Hall in Chauvin. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Roxanne Rankin Pellegrin of Chauvin; son of Eunice Neil Pellegrin of Chauvin; father of Nicole Whirtington of Galliano; and brother of Selina P. LeBlanc and Angel P. Pellegrin, both of Chauvin. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Cyrus Pellegrin. He was a retired shrimper. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Simon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Ethel Waguespack Simon, 95, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, who died at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Norman J. Simon of Houma and Jerry L. Simon of Esquipulas, Guatamala. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubin Louis Simon; parents, Raymond Joseph Sr. and Delphine Waguespack; brothers, Raymond Jr., Renee J., Clarence J. Sr. and Laurent Waguespack; and sisters, Aline Hubell, Helena Simon, Lea Waguespack, Virginia Hubbell, Cecile Gaudet, Odile Rome and Lillian Gaudet. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Frances deSales Ladies Altar Society, Anawim and Serrah Club. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Guy Stevens Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Guy J. Stevens Jr., 56, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 p.m. Jan. 22. 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Gwen Schexnayder Stevens of Houma; son of Genevieve Draime Stevens of Lock port; father of Guy Hartwell 'Trey" III, Timothy James and Melissa Ann Stevens, all of Houma; and brother of Michael Leonard, William Harry, Joseph Charles, Thomas Allen, John David and Brian Christopher Stevens, Patricia Diana Pitre, Mary Elizabeth Cradeur, Jacquelyn Louise Regner of White Plains, Ala., Linda Kay Ward of Covington, Norma Jean Gautreaux of Lockport and Janice Elaine Rice of Fort Stockton, Texas. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Guy H. Stevens Sr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Rita Mae LeBoeuf Babin, 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Halfway Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Larry Joseph Babin of Houma and Carol Ann Babin Matherne of Harrison, Ark.; and sister of Wilbert J. LeBoeuf of Houma. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ives Joseph Babin; parents, Jodah Joseph and Agnes Comeaux LeBoeuf; brother, Mervin Joseph LeBoeuf; sisters, Marguerite LeBoeuf Brunet, Mary Ann LeBoeuf and Ruby Marie LeBoeuf; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidney Kraemer Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Sidney Joseph Kraemer Sr., 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from (i to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Tousillia Cortez Kraemer; father of Sidney Jr. and Gene Kraemer, Mary Ann Cortez, Rose Lasserre and Shirley Bonvillain; and brother of Gaston and Nelson Kraemer. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Edna Rodrigue Kraemer. He was a retired employee of Nicholls State University. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Breaud Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Roy A. Breaud Sr., a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Jan. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the father of Roy A Jr., Randy J. and Clay J. Breaud, Gwen B. Lewis and Connie L. B. Simon, all of Thibodaux, Wayne P. Breaud of Vacherie, Jan Marie B. Granier of Plattenville; father-in-law of Darlene, Nadine and Corrine Breaud, Ronnie Lewis and Mark Simon; brother of Rosa B. Waguespack of Houston, Texas, Edwin P. Breaud of St. Louis, Mo. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alfred J. Breaud Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and sister, Claire B Schexnayder of Donaldsonville. He was a retired oil distributor and lifelong businessman. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus in Council 1514, a member of V.F.W., American Legion, a founding member and fire chief of Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the board of directors for Regions Bank and Trust, a former member of the St. James Parish School Board and the Lions Club. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maggie Breaux A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano for Maggie Claire Breaux, infant, of Cut Off, who died at 1:05 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002. She was the daughter of Jason and Jackie Breaux; granddaughter of Regina Pitre and Tillie Breaux: sister of Jake and Macy Breaux. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Edward Pitre and Alvin Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Hebert A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Raymond Peter Hebert, 75, a native and resident of Houma who died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. He was the brother of Royal J., Norman J. and Marcel Hebert, Henriette Hebert Journey of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Hebert Funk of Hot Springs, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Harold and Aline Agnes LeBouef Hebert. He was a retired store manager for BJ. Hughes. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Hebert Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for William "Willie" Hebert Jr., 35, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:12 p.m. Jan. 24, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alma Santiny Hebert; son of William Sr. and Geraldine Gisclair Hebert; father of Robbie Hebert; stepfather of Roddy Collins Jr.; and brother of Lisa Chiasson and Lydia Gaspard. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Erlene Hymel A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Erlene Keen Hymel, 64, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Luling, who died at 2:54 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Donald Hymel; mother of James Luther Raybourn and Cynthia Dufrene; and sister of Earl and Curtis Keen, Marie Bryant and Mae Oxner. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Jane Stappleton Keen; brothers, Charles and Virgil Keen; and sisters, Leona Cross, Bernice Cook and Jackie Raybum. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edmond Lousteau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edmond Joseph Lousteau, 93, a native of Killona and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marguerite Watson Lousteau; father of Ray J., David C. and Jamie "Keith" Lousteau and Nancy Virginia Ruiz; and brother of Etienne Lousteau and Haydee Waguespack. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominique Charles and Virginia Berthelot Lousteau; brothers, Icar, Charles and Albert Lousteau; and sisters, Corrine L. Haydel, Pauline Landeche, Emilia Tregre, Sister Joan of Arc (Virginia Lousteau), Sister Mary Cecilia (Ida Lousteau) and Sister Mary Zita (Nina Lousteau). Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. August ine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Joseph "Jo Breaux" Breaux, 66, a native and resident of Klotzville who died Jan. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Theresa S. Breaux; adopted son of Alberta Hill; father of Jacqueline Johnson, Judy Thomas, Sandra and Peggy Breaux and Corliss Gibson, all of Belle Rose; brother of Helen Breaux of Denver, Marguerite Robertson, Clarence Jr. and Lawrence Breaux, all of Oklahoma City, and James Breaux of Monteray, Calif. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelina and Clarence Breaux; son, Gary Breaux; granddaughter, Shelita Johnson; and brothers, Wilfred, Wilbert, Ernest and Joseph Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hansen Couvillion A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Hansen J. Couvillion, 61, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 25, 2002. Burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He was the husband of Elise Morales Couvillion; father of David Couvillion; father-in-law of Gerria Couvillion; and brother of Pat, Preston and Clarence Couvillion, Lilly Mae Moreaux and Bonnie Mae Cooper. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludger and Eva Mayer Couvillion. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Murphy Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Murphy "Butch" J. Gautreaux, 60, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Veronica "Nicky" Guidry Gautreaux; son of Murphy P. Gautreaux; father of Bennie Gautreaux; and brother of Eulice, Allen and Gordon Gautreaux, Joyce Campo, Karen Hilse and Marilyn Kraemer. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertie Loupe Gautreaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. He was a Vietnam veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 349 and the Raceland VFW. He was a retired tugboat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilton Naquin Sr. Funeral times are pending for Wilton Joseph Naquin Sr., 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 25, 2002. Call Falgout Funeral Home at 632-6112 for funeral times. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Hilda Williams Naquin; father of Wilton "Chip" Naquin Jr.; brother of the Rev. Earl Naquin, Richard and Woodrow Naquin and Laura Naquin Billiot. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank F. Naquin; brother, Lester Naquin; and sister, Esther Naquin Terrebonne. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bruno Stein A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Bruno Mathew Stein, 61, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:28 p.m. Jan. 25, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Corrine Lassere Stein of Chackbay; father of Tammy Oubre of Vacherie, Tommy and Troy Stein of Thibodaux; brother of Mary Jane Duet, Clare Hymel, Huey, Ronald, Gary, Roland, Stephen, Edmond, Gerald, Patrick, Mark, Anthony and Drew Peter Stein. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Marguerite Webre Stein; brothers, Guy and Claude Stein; and sister, Margaret Stein. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Washington Griffin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Washington J. Griffin, 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Chackbay, who died at 1 a.m. Jan. 26, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred Tauzin Griffin; father of KathleenG. Doiron; and brother of Victoria Griffin. He is also survived by onegrandchild, fivestep-grandchildren and five step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Ella Richau Griffin; brothers, Norman, Claude, Woodrow, John Jr. and Wilbert Griffin; and sister. Bertha Cantrelle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marcellin LeBoeuf A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Marcellin Joseph LeBoeuf, 77, a native and resident of Bayou Blue who died at 6:05 p.m. Jan. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Kenneth and Patty LeBoeuf of Houma, Sandra Bourg of Upper Little Caillou, Darlene Chilton, Gwen LeBoeuf, Janet Dominique and Nickie Hebert of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, one step-grandchild and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Ledet LeBoeuf; and mother, Marcelline LeBoeuf. He was a retired welder for Quality Shipyard. He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Ledet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Marie Breaux Ledet 84, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:25 a.m. Jan. 26, 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Michael A. Ledet; and sister of Eddie Breaux Jr. and Elda B. Keller. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude G. Ledet Sr.: parents. Eddie and Therese Babin Breaux; son, Claude G. Ledet Jr.; brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; and sisters, Ruth Breaux Thibodaux and Beatrice Cancienne. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Riche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Bernice Boudreaux Riche, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:55 p.m. Jan. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Claude "C.J." Jr., Wayne, Tim, and James Riche, and Sylvia R. Naquin; and sister of Noelie Pitre. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Riche Sr.; parents, Lovincy and Ida Bourgeois Boudreaux; brothers, Ivy, Julian, Norby, Volney "Grib" and Norman Boudreaux; and Julie Navarre; grandson, Byron Naquin; and great-grandson, Jaime Robichaux Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claire Songe A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Claire Boudreaux Songe, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Indian Head, Md. who died Jan. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. She was the mother of Norris J. Songe Jr. of Kenner, Karen Songe Rayburn of Augusta, Ga., Robi n Songe Sowder of Metairie, Sue Anne Songe Lee of Indian Head and Tina Songe Crochet of Katy, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris J. Songe Sr.; parents, Benjamin J. Sr. and Agatha Hebert Boudreaux; brothers, Benjamin J. Jr., Milton L. and Bernard F. Boudreaux; and sister. Nellie H. Ray. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wayne Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dennis Wayne Daigle, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Daigle will be cremated. He was the husband of Marsha "Mickey" Maddocks Daigle; son of Murphy Jr. and Hilda Rhodes Daigle; father of Dustin Charles Daigle; stepfather of Dodie P. Deroche; brother of Del and Michael Daigle, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn LaRose and Cheri Fatica. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was a captain of the Thibodaux Police Department, and retired with 30 years of honorable service. He was named Outstanding Officer of the Year. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Justilia Dupre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Justilia Brunet Dupre, 74, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the mother of Joseph Paul Dupre of Montegut, Albert and Bobby Dupre of Houma: sister of Elmer Brunei Sr. of Houma and Marie Preston of Empire. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Dupre; parents, Albert Sr. and Lillie Marcel Brunei: sons, Donald, David and Roy Dupre; brothers, Henry, Albert Jr., Russell and Norris Brunet; and sisters. Alice Brunei. Mazel Dupre and Dolores Marcel. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carl MaGee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Carl Chappell MaGee, 72, a native of Delhi and resident of Theriot who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sybil Chappell MaGee of Theriot; son of Meletta Cook MaGee of Shreveport; father of Michael MaGee of Houma, Basil MaGee and Patrice Molaison of Theriot, and Shelia Neel of Franklin, Tenn; and brother of Lovett "Buddy" MaGee and Maxine Jordan of Shreveport and Billie Burton of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Carter Chappell MaGee; son, Carl Dennis MaGee; and brother, Raymond Neal MaGee. He was a retired mechanic and welder for T.L. James. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran during the Korean War. Donations to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children's Hospital are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobbie Marberry A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Chapel in Houma for Bobbie K. Marberry, 66, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma who diedat 7:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of R.D. Marberry Sr., mother of David, Alan, Riley Jr. and Jonah Blanchard and Corey Blanchard-Marberry; and sister of Eunice K. Davis of Beaumont. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lloyd and Lucy Fleming Killen; daughter, Lenore Blanchard Marberry; and brother, James Lamar Killen. She was a parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church and a member of Mended Hearts Chapter of Houma. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brother Donald McGrath A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus School Chapel in Bay St. Louis, Miss., for Brother Donald McGrath, 84, a native of Cambridge, Mass., and resident of Bay St. Louis, who died Jan. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to funeral time at the chapel. Burial will be at the Brothers' Cemetery in Bay St. Louis. He is survived by a sister-in-law, several nephews and cousins. He taught math at E.D. White and Vandebilt Catholic high schools in Thibodaux and Houma. He taught at St. Willibrord in Verdun, Canada. He also began ministry as a missionary teacher in East Africa. For more than 20 years, he taught school, served as director and headmaster at the Brothers' schools in Nyeri and Tororo, Kenya; Nyapea, Lira and Gulu, Uganda; and Okaru, Sudan. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leslie Rivero Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Leslie Paul Rivero Sr., 55, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:20 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wanda Owen Rivero; father of Leslie Jr. and Christopher Rivero Sr., both of Lockport, Robert Hollowell of Cut Off and Bryan Hollowell of Morgan City. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest M. and Nilda Hebert Rivero; son, Anthony Joseph Rivero; and brother, Westley Rivero. He was a musician for 35 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Cassidy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Eula Duet Cassidy, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 6:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at New Prospect Cemetery in Old Town, Fla. She was the wife of Albert Cassidy; mother of Angela Cassidy Pinner of Old Town; sister of Gilbert Duet Jr., Hazel Havard, Barbara Dufrene and Nell Duet; grandmother of Alii Pinner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Sr. and Fortuna Gisclair Duet. She was a homemaker. Memorial Masses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marty Dufrene Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Marty L Dufrene Sr., 48, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Gilbert Sr. and Beulah Bergeron Dufrene; father of Jeremy, Marty Jr. and Jason Dufrene; brother of Lucky, Sterling and Phyllis Dufrene and Sibyl Matherne. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gilbert Jr. and Cornel Duf rene. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Noel Prince A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Noel "Dede" Ludger Prince, 59, a native of Labadieville and resident of Pensacola, Fla., who died at 1:23 p.m. Jan. 28, 2002. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the son of Pearl Whitney Prince Gros; stepson of Wilbert Gros; brother of Robin Prince Elaine Prince Stanley and Rachel Prince; and half-brother of Jerome and Farrel Gros. He was preceded in death by his father, Ludger S. Prince. He was a retired port manager of the Port of Pensacola. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dudley Viator A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jeanerette for Dudley P. Viator, 85, a native of Iberia Parish and resident of Jeanerette, who died Jan. 28,2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today with rosary service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at David Funeral Home in Jeanerette. Burial will be at St. John Mausoleum in Jeanerette. He was the husband of Girlie DelCambre Viator of Jeanerette: father of Calvin Viator of Thibodaux, Daniel. Ray and Richard Viator, all of Youngsville; brother of Deanna Matherne of Gretna, J.C. Roy and Wilson Viator, all of Jeanerette, Ordley and Roosevelt Viator of New Iberia and Lillian Vincent of Angleton. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abara and Mae Blanchard Viator; brothers, Lloyd and William Viator; and sister. Francis "Lois" Romero. He was a self-employed sugarcane farmer for more than 50 years and a gardener. Funeral Home of Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernard Billiot A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Bernard "Bernie" Billiot, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Point-Aux-Chene, who died Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery 'in Galliano. He was the husband of Geraldine Benoit Billiot; son of Camelia Hendrix; father of Stacey Verdin and Bernedette Billiot; and brother of Adam Jr., Phillip and Alien Billiot. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Billiot Sr. He enjoyed trawling. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Comeaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lloyd G. Comeaux Sr., 75, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6 a.m. Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Lloyd Jr. and Bruce Comeaux, Joan Schomolke and Susan Waguespack; and brother of Lorimer and Lionel Comeaux and Marie Louise Bonck. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ozema Guidry Comeaux; parents, Louis Sr. and Anna Hotard Comeaux; daughter, Jeanette Bellanger; brothers, Clarence, Honore, Eugene, Louis Jr., Roland and Ernest Comeaux; sisters, Anna Belle Berthelot and Theresa Mae Burrow; and one grandchild. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeanne Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jeanne Ordoyne Gros, 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville who died at 12:45 p.m. Jan 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Susan G. Price and Judy G. Rotolo; and sister of Inez Boudreaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albon Gros Sr., parents, Terrance and Emilienne Hebert Ordoyne; son, Albon Gros Jr.; grandson Thomas Michael Gros; brothers, Frozin "T.B." Ordoyne, Raoul "Rox" Ordoyne and Earl "Bill" Ordoyne; and sisters, Euphrozine Barrios, Clara Barrios, Mae Boudreaux and Earline Hunt. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilman Guidry Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Wilman Joseph Guidry Sr., 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Glinda Gisclair Guidry; father of Wilman J. Guidry Jr., Sherry Price, Rona Delatte and Danielle Cheramie; brother of Wilfred and Timmy Guidry and Wilma Duet. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Violet Verdin Guidry; and daughter, Shantelle Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lynn Hartman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Lynn Baudoin Hartman, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edison II and Eve Hartman and Sherry Hennagen; and sister of Steve Sr. and Wayne Baudoin and Peggy Mobley. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Jane Domangue Baudoin; and brother. Terry Baudoin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glenda LaCoste A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Glenda LaCoste, 39, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 29, 2002. She was the sister of Sylvester Jr., David, Randy, Dennis and Lynn LaCoste. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Sr. and Evelyn Hebert LaCoste. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ivan Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Ivan "Guy" J. Ledet, 79, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Choupic, who died at 9:23 a.m. Jan. 29. 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Nina Chiasson Ledet of Choupic; father of Donald J. Ledet and Cheryl L Hebert, both of Choupic; and brother of Harry Ledet of Thibodaux, Sylvester "Coon" Ledet of Choupic and Irene L. Boudreaux of Napoleonville. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Marie Rose Landry Ledet; brothers, Herman and Pierre Allen Ledet and Clarence Rousseaux; and sister. Marie Rousseaux Matherne. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Pacific Theater. He was a member of VFW Post 5097 in Thibodaux. He was a retired carpenter. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ===== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Flore Percle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Flore Chiasson Percle, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the parish hall. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roland, Raymond, Alvin, Larry, Dorothy and Lorirta Percle; sister of Percy and Oneil Chiasson, Leonise Percle, Esther Falterman, Shirley Sausage, Lillian Ordoyne and Anna Oncale. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yves Percle; parents, Anatole and Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; son, Gary Percle; and daughters, Bemadette Halbach and Inez Percle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maude Pierpont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Maude Falgout Pierpont, 98, a native of Raceland and resident of Lacombe, who died Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be fi om 10 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Catherine P. Domangue, Constance P. Bentin and Carol A. Pierpont; sister of Elmo Falgout Sr. and Sadie F. Laris. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Pierpont Jr.; parents, Joseph and Elvire Grabert Falgout; brothers, Nelson Sr., Allence, Idie, and Loney Falgout; and sisters, Sidna F. Hunter, Lizzie F. Domangue and Josephine F. Aucoin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Slaughter A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Betty Marie Trosclair Slaughter, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Ella Ruth Senctte Trosclair of Houston, Texas; mother of Frank Norwood Slaughter and Victoria Marie Slaughter, both of Houma; and sister of Joseph Trosclair of Larose, Richard "Ike" Trosclair of Houma and Mary.Renfro of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Norwood Slaughter Sr.; father, Joseph Edward Trosclair Sr., and brother, Douglas A. Trosclair. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Fournier A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Earl J. Fournier, 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue who died at 10 a.m. Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Shirley Fanguy Fournier of Bayou Blue; father of Tommy Fournier of Houma and Joann Jones of Harvey. He is also survived by five grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community for Bernice Foret Theriot, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland who died at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Jerry J. Theriot of Morehead, Ky., and Larry P. Theriot of Raceland; mother-in-law of Debra Theriot of Kentucky and Judy G. Theriot of Raceland; and sister of Clovis Foret Jr., of Des Allemands. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Hart Theriot; parents, Clovis and Charlotte Aupied Foret; brother's Clarence, Roy, Louis and Tilton Foret; and sisters, Enola F. Lagarde, Irene F. Ledet, Elena F. Babin and Ella Mae F. Danos. ============================================================================