Obituaries of MARCH 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: 9 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 Clarence Chaisson Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Clarence Joseph "C.J. Chaisson Jr., 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:46 a.m. March 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. lo funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lori Sullivan Chaisson; son of Mildred Loupe Chaisson Santiny; father of Joseph, Justin and Jeremy Chaisson, Sandy "Sissy" and Lauren "New See" Chaisson; and brother of Dean, Henry and Erlis Chaisson, Linda C. LeBlanc and Leona Hager. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Joseph Chaisson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janice Hutchinson A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling for Janice Hutchinson, 65, a resident of Boutte, who died at 12:20 March 1, 2002. She was the daughter of Jeannette C. Hebert; mother of Leonard and David Hutchinson; and sister of Walter Jr. and Billy Hebert and Glenda Dodson. She is also survived by three grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Hebert ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Martin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Edward "Ed" Joseph Martin, 86, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:08 p.m. March 1, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred Martin of Houma; and brother of J.C. Martin of Houma, Wilfred Martin of Bayou Blue, and Mildred Fazzio of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Louise LeCompte Martin; brother, Robert "Bob" Martin: and sisters, LeDora Authement and Leona Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Renald Richard Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Renald Joseph Richard Jr., 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans and British Colombia, Canada, who died March 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband o Francis Richard; son of Renald Richard Sr.; father of Renald III and Brittany Richard; stepfather of Debra and Kirn Richard; brother of Thaddeus, Peter, Lawrence, Kevin, Scan, Warrine, Jenny and Rose Richard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Rose Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcide Thibodaux A dismissal service was held at 10 a.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. for Alcide Joseph Thibodaux, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 1, 2002. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Alcida T. Hebert He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurelien and Lea Hebert Thibodaux; brothers, Audonus, Alexis, Andrew and Emile Thibodaux; and sister, Lucille T. Ordoyne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tura Ruiz A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Tura Dufrene Ruiz, 48, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 1:15 a.m. March 1, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Michael Ruiz; daughter of Roosevelt Anthony Dufrene; mother of Daniel Ruiz; and sister of Leon Barnum of Picayune, Miss., Brian Dufrene of Raceland, Philip Dufrene of Luling, and Kathleen Dufrene Horn of Mesquite, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Adams Dufrene. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Miriam Orgeron A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero for Miram Haas Orgeron, 69, a native of Edward and resident of Marrero, who died March 2, 2002. Burial was at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. She was the wife of Earless J. Orgeron Sr.; and mother of Earless J. Orgeron Jr. and Vera Orgeron Dickey. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andre J. and Rosa Bossier Haas; and sister, Helen Haas Kliebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Palmieri A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evangeline Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia for George Vincent Palmieri, 81, a native of New York, N.Y., resident of Erath, and former resident of Thibodaux, who died March 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, and from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. He was the father of George Palmieri of Bronx, N.Y., Michael Tivet of Marshall, Texas and Mary Palmieri Brower of New Iberia; and brother of Johnny Palmieri of Long Island, N.Y., Salvatoe Palmieri of Deland, Fla., Mary Quaglia of Nanuet, New York, Autillia Illustra of New York and Josephine Farrari of Pompano Beach. Fla. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Concette Elesio Palmieri; daughters, Debra Maldonado and Donna Palmieri; and brothers, Nunzio, Pasqual and Ranalto Palmieri. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorenza White A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lorenza "Yon" Dupre White, 78, a native of Point- aux-chene and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:45 p.m. March 2, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Delvin J. White, Glenda W. Domangue, Gladys W. Blanchard and Gale W. Authement, all of Chauvin; and sister of Unus Dupre of Galliano, Clinice Naquin of Larose, Louby Dupre and Dolores Matherne of Point-aux-chene and Eugenic "Jane" Babin of Chauvin. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert White; father, Lawrence Dupre; mother, Ida Dupre Naquin; stepfather, Adam Naquin; granddaughters, Frannie Dupre and Angela Authement; brother, Nolan Naquin; and sisters, Edia Dupre, Clonise LeBeouf and Eula Authement ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Dunn A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma for Dolores Mary King Dunn, 90, a native of Houma and resident of Titusville, Fla., who died at 7:52 p.m. March 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Dr. Nettie May Dunn of Titusville; sister of Earl P., Elphie P., Thomas C. and Gordon J. King, Geraldine King Pugh and Mattie Lou King Smith. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Dunn; parents, William Hoffman Jr. and Victoria King; son, Herman Dunn; grandson, Kern Dunn; brothers, Hoffman, William and Vernal King. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Terry Rathel A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Meadow First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Terry Lee Rathel, 31, a native of Galliano and resident of Gretna, who died March 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the fiancee of Christy Hudson; son of Floyd and Phyllis Toups Winfree; and father of Jonathan Thomas and Jasmine Rathel. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mattison Sue Rathel; and brother, Mathew Rathel Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jean Wilson A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Jean Wilson, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. March 3, 2002. She was cremated. She was the mother of Lee Crochet, Gerald Harrison and Darlene Clark; and sister of Kathryn Gref. She is also survived by three grandchildren, two step- grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Folse and Louise Breaux Ballard; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Bolden A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands for George Bolden, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 3:12 p.m. March 4, 2002. He was the husband of Hazel Henson Bolden; father of George David and Tommy Eugene Bolden and Sharon Bolden Dufrene; and brother of Gerald Pat and James Roy Bolden and Betty Jean Sanders. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Todd Bolden. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Timothy Barras A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Timothy Michael Barras, 19, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Brian and Lisa Waguespack Barras; brother of Kevin Joseph and Shannon Marie Barras; grandson of Jerry Waguespack, Cyprien and Patricia Adams Barras; step-grandson of Sandra Delatte Waguespack; great-grandson of Isabelle Delatte and Louise Barras; and fiance' of Ashley Arabie. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Kling Waguespack; grandfather, Lionel Delatte; great-grandparents, Wilbert and Elise Dolese Waguespack and Philip and Emelda Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Matthew Joffrion A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma for Matthew Joseph Joffrion, infant, of Houma who died March 4, 2002. He was the son of Art M. and Cindy Bums Joffrion of Houma; and brother of Caroline Joffrion of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul LeBoeuf A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Paul Loney LeBoeuf, 78, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at.4:02 a.m. March 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the brother of Roy, Wilton, Wilbert and Milton LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Isia Duplantis LeBoeuf; and sisters, Lorita, Beulah and Leona LeBoeuf and Hazel LeCompte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Peeler A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dolores Dominique Gaudet Peeler, 72, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 p.m. March 4,2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Teddy Sr., Joseph Sr., Wayne Sr., Keith Sr., Rene Sr., and Carron "Paul" Gaudet and Cheryl Zeringue; and sister of Bertha Dufrene. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, six step- grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Charlie V. Peeler; parents, Willie and Rose Frez Dominique; daughter, Rosette M. Gaudet; brother, Roland Dominique Sr., and sisters, Pearl Martinez and Celistina LeBouf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Dugruise A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Rita H. Dugruise, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Qrelie J. Dugruise Jr.; mother of Orelie III and Allen Dugruise, Cheryle D. Doucet and Lora D. Benoit; and sister of Inez Gros, Elodie H. Bourgeois and Lucille H. Esteve. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Alcida Landry Hebert; and brothers, Louis and Harry Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Ogden A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Louise E. Ogden, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:22 p.m. March 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Michael E. Ogden Sr. and Vera Billet. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James Ogden; parents, Edward and Mae Torres; son, Joseph James Ogden III; daughter, Kathleen O. Boudreaux; brothers, Edward and Elmo Torres; and sister, Earleen Torres. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Schafer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Plaquemine for Clarence "Popsie" George Schafer, 96, a native and resident of Plaquemine, who died at 7:30 a.m. March 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine. Burial will be at Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum in Plaquemine. He was the father of Sylvia Schafer Daigre and Therese Schafer Vicknair; father- in-law of Tommy Daigre and Jules Vicknair; brother-in-law of Rilma, Marguerite and Florence Schafer; grandfather of Mona V. Douglas, Julie V. Battle, Therese Daigre Kember, George E. Daigre and Mark H. Daigre; grandfather-in-law of Drew Douglas, Jeff Battle, Kim L Daigle and Christie A. Daigre; great-grandfather of Kolby and Quinn Kember, Whitney, Madison and Connor Daigre, Jordan Battle, Delaney and Dawson Douglas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Therese Patureau; second wife, Zita Amelie Patureau; brothers, Ernest John Ivan and Curtis Schafer; and sister, Hilda Schafer Michele. He was the oldest living member of the Knights of Columbus in Plaquemine and member of the St. John Father's Club and the Postal Worker Association. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Troy Williams A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Troy "Pumpy" Anthony Williams, 35, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died March 5, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Geraldine Williams; brother of Eric and Todd Williams; nephew of Genevieve arid1 Robert Jupiter of New Orleans, Patricia Williams of Belle Rose, Elues and James Willams, Charles and Mandy Ovide. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Ethel Williams; and aunt, Joyce Jupiter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Deroche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Joseph "Speedy" Herbert Deroche, 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 11:45 a.m. March 6,2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Cecile Robichaux Deroche of Montegut; father of Roy and Ray "Speedy" Deroche, Kathleen Lirette, Arlene Picou, Bonnie Lapeyrouse and Terrie LeBouef; stepfather of Roland Hebert Jr., Brian Hebert, Susan Convenuto, Carolyn Hebert and Becky Dantin; and brother of Carlton, Leroy and Robert Deroche and Betty Deroche Dupre. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Boquet Deroche; parents, Walter and Cecile "Sue" Naquin Deroche; brother, Alton Deroche Sr.; sisters, Christin Rankin and Leona Levron; grandchild, Joseph Deroche; and step- grandchild, Natalie Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Martha Lotz A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Highland Park Cemetery in Hattiesburg, Miss, for Martha Copeland Lotz, 74, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. March 6, 2002. She was the sister of William "Bill" Copeland of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Lotz; and parents, Andrew J. and Nanny Lois Carter Copeland. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Antoinette Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Antoinette Adams, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Hammond, who died March 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Geisler Funeral Home Chapel in Hammond and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Ann France of Hammond. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis J. Adams; son. Curtis J. Adams; and granddaugther, Mary Alida France. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Buford Clark A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Buford Braxton "B.B." Clark, 86, a native of Beaumont, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:35 a.m. March 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Marsha Faile Clark; father of Charles, Donald, Michael and Joseph Clark, Patricia Rivere and Edith Kirkland; brother of Harold Clark of Mobile, Ala., and Terrill Clark of Birmingham, Ala., Imogene Pierce of Leakesville, Miss., Dean Blodgett of Kingman, Ariz., Lea Flavia and Millie Radney of Birmingham. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas W. and Mattie Hearndon Clark; brother, Leroy Clark of Lucedale. Miss.; sisters, Hazel McCleary of Birmingham, Ala., and an infant sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Fabiano A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur for Anna Mae Ledet Fabiano, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 7, 2002. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Junior A. Fabiano; mother of Jessie and Phyllis Fabiano; sister of Armina Cheramie, Velma Badeaux, Elva Babcock and Dora Terrebonne; grandmother of Jeffrey Fabiano, Tina F. Chaisson, Jeremiah Bonney, Marianno Bonney and Jessie Bradt; and great-grandmother of Isabelle Marie Chaisson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessy Levy and Eulalie Lee Ledet; sister, Alzina L. Esponge, Almisa L. Cockrum and Mena L. Hickman; and brothers, Levy, Early and Herman Ledet ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce McBride A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever for Joyce McBride, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 7, 2002. Burial was at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She was the former wife of Sidney McBride of New Orleans; mother of Alicia Holmes, Lakeisha, Katrinia and Cassandra McBride, Wilfred, Jeffrey and Bryan Holmes, all of Thibodaux; adoptive mother of Korey Southall and Harold Carter of Thibodaux; sister of Willie and Sterling Holmes of Schriever, Shirley Pharagood, Hilda Mitchell, Elmore, Raymond, Michael and Joseph Holmes all of Thibodaux, and Mercedes Tunson of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgiana Holmes; brothers, Arthur Jr., Jerome and Leroy Holmes; and sisters, Ruth, Rosetta and Marion Holmes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joan Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Joan LeBouef Guidry, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:30 a.m. March 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Johnny Guidry; daughter of Eula "Black Naquin Guidry Egle; mother of Jason and Jared Guidry; and sister of Kirt LeBouef.. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Lebouef; stepfather, Milton Egle; brother, Steve LeBouef and sister, Wanda Ann LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norma Savoy A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Norma LeBlanc Savoy, 89, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Labadieville, who died March 8, 2002. Burial was at Denham Springs Memorial Park in Denham Springs. She was the mother of Frank and James Savoy. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Joseph Savoy; parents, Sidney Upton Leblanc and Marie Helena Weber; brother, Donald LeBlanc; sisters, Edna Alleman and Alina Beneteau; and grandson, Bryan Savoy. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Bonham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Ronald James Bonham, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:33 p.m. March 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at Dugas Cemetery. He was the husband of Sandrn Daigle Bonham; son of Mary Mae Badeaux; father of Scotty Bonham and Skye LeBoeuf; brother of Mike Bonham, Jo-Ann Savage and Cheryl Hebert He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, William Bonham. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Nolan "Babe" J. Bourg, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:25 a.m. March 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the father of Donald J. Bourg; and brother of Jeanette Detiveaux and Doris Mae Dolese. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita N. Bourg; parents. Marcel and Leda Trosclair Bourg; daughter, Betty Pitre; brother, Irvin "T-Ben" Bourg; and sisters, Ruby Brunet and Theresa Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Fremin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Clarence "Nookie" Joseph Fremin, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. March 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Enola Gilfour Fremin; father of Ronald J. and Daniel P. Fremin and Mike Gilfour, Gloria Chiasson and Lori LaFleur, and brother of Jeanne Giordano. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John "M.C." and Nobie Morvant Fremin; brothers, Lester and John Fremin; and sister, Sarah Benoit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Justin Steger A religious service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, for Justin Steger, 19, a native and resident Of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 2 a.m. March 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the foster son of Author and Brenda Saunier; brother of Adam, Luke and Daniel Steger, Nick Tambunga, Casey, Lee, and Belinda Steger, Jessica Chapman and Karen Verdin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lilly Wells A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lilly Rose Bouvier Wells, 74, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:40 a.m. March 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of William E. Wells; mother of Keith Guidroz and Hank Wells; sister of Colbert and Rickey Bouvier, Joan Callais and Gloria Theriot. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton and Alcedia Melancon Bouvier; daughter, Gerry Ann Guidroz Richmond; and sister, Enid B. Guidroz. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruby Potasnik A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church for Ruby H. Potasnik, 77, a native of Widen, West Va., and resident of Bourg, who died at 4:05 p.m. March 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Matherne Cemetery. She was the mother of Joseph Potasnik and Teresa Matherne; and sister of Louanna Bryant. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Potasnik; parents, Walker W and Vernice Bragg Henderson; brothers, Ferrell, Sherman and Leo Henderson; and grandson, John Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dennis Perk A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Dennis J. Perk Sr., 70, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:12 p.m. March 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Ruby Mae Hebert Perk; father of Dennis Joseph Jr., Brian and Melissa Perk, all of Thibodaux; father-in-law of Debbie Hebert Perk and Jackie Parks Perk, both of Thibodaux; brother of Anicet "AJ." Jr., and Dibert Perk; grandfather of Travis, Alisha, Zackary, Hunter and Michelle Perk and Damian Babin; and great-grandfather of Morgan and Madeline Perk and Drake Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aniciet and Odette Chaisson Perk; and brother, Leander Perk Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Smith A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Alvin Smith, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, who died March 11, 2002. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the church, and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elnora Reado Smith of Raceland; father of the Rev. Nolan Smith Sr., Gladys Smith Triggs, Albert Smith Sr., and Howard Smith Sr., all of Raceland, and Bernice Smith Marts of Larose; brother of James Smith, Henry Smith Sr., Earl Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., Clara Smith Robinson, Ella B. Smith Gray, and Verna Mae Smith Reado, all of Raceland, Rebecca Smith Robinson, and Genevia Smith of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and numerous great- great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bertha Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St James Chapel in Choctaw for Robert "Crip" Joseph Benoit, 73, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 8:30 a.m. March 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. He was the husband of Bertha Rose Benoit; father of David J., Jack P. and Timothy P. Benoit; and brother of Roland P. and James Benoit and Elise B. Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Solange Ordoyne Benoit; daughter, Janise Benoit; and brother, Orville Benoit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elsie LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elsie Rita LeBlanc, 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. March 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ricky LeBlanc Sr.; mother of Ricky LeBlanc Jr. and Keith LeBlanc Sr.; sister of Carol Anne Domangue; mother-in-law of Cindy A. LeBlanc; and grandmother of Keith "K.J." Jr., Benton M. and Jeremy F. LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elphege A. and Camilia Boudreaux LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Moore A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at United Pentecostal Church in Golden Meadow for Michael Edward Moore, 50, a native of Marksville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:20 a.m. March 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. He was the husband of Mitsy Dardar Moore; father of Michael "Mikey" Moore Jr.; and brother of Sandra Holloway and Cynthia K. Normand. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jr. and Evelyn Woodson Moore. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beulah Robinson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Beulah Robichaux Robinson, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died March 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Patricia Patterson; stepmother of Jackie El Torro and Joseph Robinson Jr. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Young at Heart. She received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice and the Bishop's Medal for Outstanding Service to the Church. She also volunteered for various other organizations. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Robertson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Margaret Robertson, a native of Klotzville and resident of Oklahoma City, Okla., who died March 12, 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 Landers Robertson; sister of Helen, Jimmy, Clarence and Lawrence Breaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Calvin Davis Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Calvin Davis Sr., 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Mobile, Ala., who died March 12, 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 Ann Davis of Mobile, Ala.; father of Buffie Laynette Davis of Houma and Calvin Davis Jr. of Mobile; brother of Verna LeBlanc of Bertrandville, Rose Mary Davis of Gonzales, Delores Sentmore of New Orleans, and Leon and Olden Davis of Napoleonville. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earline and Joseph Eli Davis; and brothers. Earl and Joseph Davis Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ena Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Ena Plaisance Dufrene, 75, a native of Gheens, resident of Raceland and former resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 8:15 a.m. March 13, 2002. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the mother of Michael Dufrene; and sister of Hazel Dufrene and Enzy Foshee. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Dufrene; parents, Eugene and Melesaire Schouest Plaisance; and brother, Lennie Schouest. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mae Eschete A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Mae Melancon Eschete, 66, a native of Valentine, and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:33 p.m. March 13, 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 wife of Nolan Joseph Eschete; mother of Danny Eschete and Penny Arcement; and sister of Herman, Ted, Larry, Donald and Linton "Tickie" Melancon, Mary Joyce Trosclair and Debra Melancon. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcidiana and Melantin Rodrigue Melancon; and sisters, RoHelen Shroyer and Dora Jane Melancon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Falcon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux-for Michael J. Falcon, 92, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. March 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Jerry A. and Ronald P. Falcon and Betty F. Clark; and brother of Paul Falcon of Waggaman and Edward Falcon of Covington. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odelia Griffin Falcon; parents. Raphael Miguel and Lorenza Arabic Falcon; son, Adams Joseph Falcon; daughter, Patricia F. Raidl; brothers, Andrew, Victor, James, Joseph, Herbert and Ralph Falcon; and sisters. Jean Boudreaux, Francis Falcon, Pearl Murphy and Rita Colwart. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Sasser A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Susan Marie Sasser, 41, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 1 p.m. March 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Ellisville Cemetery in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Dean and Shirley Anderson Sasser; mother of Jenifer Sasser; and sister of Richard Sasser and Lynn Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alex Wiggins A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Alex Daniel Wiggins, 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died March 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Alexander and Vincent Williams and Alex Fleming; brother of Vivian, Lawrence, Louis and Isaac Wiggins. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie Wiggins; son, Conrad Wiggins; brothers, Oscar Sr. and Samuel Wiggins; and sister, Louise Sanders. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chester Van Buren A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Chester Van Buren, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:40 a.m. March 13, 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 Vallery Nicholas Van Buren of Thibodaux; father of Nicholas, Lionel and Natalie Van Buren, Lisa and Lelia Kennedy, all of Thibodaux; and brother of Annie Livas of New Orleans. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Rosco and Annie Van Buren; son, Matthew Van Buren; brother, Willie Van Buren; and sister, Lillie Mae Butler. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ocelia Bourgeois A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Ocelia Campbell Bourgeois, 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died March 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral lime at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the aunt of Roland Sr., and Rachel Lee of Raceland; and sister of Elton Campbell of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Anderson; second husband. Steve Bourgeois; parents, Charles Sr. and Virginia Campbell; one daughter, Mary Anderson Brown; two brothers. Charles Campbell Jr., and Robert Campbell; and sisters, Gladys Campbell and Ocative Wiggins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wallace Carter A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Wallace Carter, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday. He was the father of Betty Jane Nelson of Napoleonville, Sedonia Walker of Long Beach, Calif; Catherine Scott of Labadieville, Charlotte Carter of Houston, Texas and Nelson Carter of Napoleonville; and brother of Mable williams of Napoleonville, Clara Carter of Labadieville and Joseph Carter Sr. of New Orleans; father-in-law of Charles Gausha of New Orleans; and devoted friend of Willa Mae Dickerson of Labadieville. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delia Jupiter Carter; son, Melvin Carter; daughter, Patricia Gausha; parents, Abe and Pearly Carter; sisters, Josie Thomas and Louise Carter; brothers, Earl, Abraham and Isaiah Carter; and son-in-law, Ernest P. Nelson Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois M. Kliebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lois M. Kliebert, 70, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of A.J. Jr., and Irving Kliebert and Marion K. Rodrigue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee J. and Noema Luquette Kliebert; brother. Earl Kliebert; sisters, Ruth K. Mahler and infant twin Louise Kliebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odette Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Odette Breaux Pitre, 89, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, who died, at 10 p.m. March 14.2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Roger N. Pitre and Linda P. Arcement, both of Raceland; sister of Alvin "T-Breaux" Breaux Sr. of Raceland, Wiley "T-Man" Breaux of Pierre Part and Margaret Russo of New Orleans; grandmother of Heidi, Chad and Amanda Pitre and Molly Arcement, all of Raceland; and great-grandmother of Chase Pitre of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Pitre Jr.; parents, Edward and Iselle Hebert Breaux; brothers, Milton "Charlie", Clinton "Pat", Francis "Tibby" Sr., and Elmo Breaux; and sister, Mae "Mamie" Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Hayes A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints on La. 311 in Houma for Ethel Marie Brown Hayes, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and Houma, who died at 4:40 p.m. March 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Union Benevolent Cemetery. She was the mother of Calvin Corinthian, John Anthony, Marc Alexis, David Paul, Charmaine Marie and Tamma Faye Hayes; adoptive mother of Herbert Thomas Jr.; stepmother of Daniel Smith Jr.; and sister of Johnell Jones. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Paul Sr. and Olivia Fitch Brown; brothers. Ben Paul Brown Jr., Ernest and Antoin Jones and Andrew West: and sisters, Marion Liteau and Evelyn Duroncelay. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Lee A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Margaret Hodge Lee, 97, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:05 a.m. March 15, 2002. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Clovis, Ludovic Jr, Nolty and Irene Lee and Laura Pitre; and sister of Vernessa Hodge Martin. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ludovic Lee Sr.; parents, John and Olivia Doucet Hodge; sons, Eldon, Elmo, Meldon and Frank Lee; daughter, Esprance Lee Griffin; brothers, John Jr. and Francis Hodge; sisters, Alidoria Boudreaux, Latillia Borne, Emma Cheramie and Mary Martin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Himel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Roy "Ne' Hymel" A. Himel, 93, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died March 15, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Hesmie Bergeron Himel; and brother of Harold Paul Hymel, Grace Durocher and Lurline Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Clelie Oubre Hymel; brothers, Lester J. and Karl J. Hymel; and sisters, Maude Hymel and Beulah Clement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gloria Lina A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Gloria Gladys Huffman Lina, 77, a native of Rayne and resident of Houma, who died at 2:34 a.m. March 15. 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Robert P., James L., and Ronald H. Lina, Joanna L Breaux and Rita L Fremin; sister of Harvey Hoffman. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Lina Jr.; parents, Leon Sr. and Theresa Sinitiere Hoffman; son, Richard Lina; brothers, Leon Jr., Ronald and Donald Hoffman; and sister, Lorraine H. Day. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Medward Tabor Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Medward "Coon" Tabor Sr., 62, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died March 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dina Martinez Tabor; son of Hortense Thibodeaux Tabor; father of Medward E. Jr., Mickey J. and Diane Tabor and Dawn Tabor Hue; brother of Edwina T. Morvant and Theresa Delatte; and grandfather of Brittney and Nichole Hue. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Houston Authement A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Houston Joseph Authement, 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:25 a.m. March 16, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Theresa Dubois Authement; father of Walter "Pat," Jennings Joseph and Dale Paul Authement and Diana Marie Lirette. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Serville and Nora Domangue Authement; and brother. Sterling Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pearl George A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Pearl D. George, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:22 a.m. March 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James "Jimmy," Sidney Jr. and Rogers A. George; and sister of Clyde and Mike Dennis, Emily Rodrigue and Lottie Soigned. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney George Sr.; parents, Toby and Emily Webre Dennis; and sisters, Estelle Hitch and Elizabeth Giravis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amy Duplechin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Amy Duplechin, 98, a native of Church Point and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4 a.m. March 16, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Bertha Blanchard; sister of Edna D. McGuire Trahan; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean Baptiste and Josephine Smith Duplechin; brothers, Hubert and Jean Baptiste Duplechin; and sister, Elmire D. Trahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmy Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tue sday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Jimmy Don Boudreaux, 49, a native of Rockport, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Ellen Porche Boudreaux; son of J. Earl and Patricia Dupnik Boudreaux; father of Jimmy Don Jr., Melissa Ann and Elizabeth Marie Boudreaux; brother of Greg Boudreaux and Trudie Dugas; grandson of Ben and Opal Lee Dupnik, Alcibiade Boudreaux and Anita Marie Jeffers; and step-grandson of Lewis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tom Collins Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Tom R. Collins Sr., 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:35 a.m. March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Tom R. Jr. and Michael T. Collins, Linda C. Bergeron and Susan C. Powell; and brother of Charles Collins Jr. and Clara C. LeBoeuf. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Walton Collins; parents, Charles Sr. and Irene Theriot Collins; brothers, Harold and Authur Collins; and sister, Ruth C. Jarrell. He was a retired district manager for State National Life Insurance. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Seaman First Class during World War II. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wayne DeLozier A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News, Va., for M. Wayne "Butch" DeLozier, 56, a native of Newport News, and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hampton Memorial Gardens. He was the son of Jean and Raymond "Pete" DeLozier of Poquoson, Va.; father of Bethany Marie Padgett; brother of Peggy Brown. He is also survived by two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Giroir A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Francis "Frank" A. Giroir, 72, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Raymond Giroir and Thelma Giroir Ott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Irma Mayet Giroir. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lily Guidry A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Lily Bygrave Guidry, 77, a native of South Wark, London, England, and resident of Houma, who died at 6:20 p.m. March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Chester "Chet" J. and Dale Guidry, Christine Benoit, Evelyn Hebert and Cynthia Boudreaux; and sister of Robert and Henry Bygrave, Violet Eden and Winnifred Bygrave. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester P. Guidry; parents, Robert and Winnifred Blake Bygrave. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ivery Hebert Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue for Ivery Paul Hebert Jr., 52, a native and resident of Gray, who died March 17, 2002. He was the son of Shirley Arcement; father of Angie Vicknair; and brother of Roy and Shirley Ann Hebert and Judy Suares. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivery Hebert Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leland Porche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Leland R. Porche, 75, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 1:22 p.m. March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Louise Marcel Porche of Houma; son of Nolia Martin Porche of Houma; father of Wade Porche of Bourg, Bernadette P. Matherne of Raceland, Kitrina P. Darcey of Thibodaux, and Angela P. Loy of Mobile, Ala.; and brother of Bruce Porche of Houma, Patrick Porche of Raceland and Helen Porche Wallace of Arkansas. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Duffy Porche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Torres A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Catherine Marie Lafont Torres, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died March 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Karen Ann Torres; sister of Vorris Jr., and Kerien Lafont and Grace Lafont Pellegrin of Houma. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lewis Torres; parents, Vorris Sr. and Cecile Hebert Lafont. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alfred Blanchard Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Alfred Joseph Blanchard Sr., 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:45 p.m. March 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Alfred J. Blanchard Jr. and Gaynell B. Airhart; and brother of Jeanne, Denise and Odette Blanchard and Ida B. Melancon. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Adams Blanchard; parents, Charles J. and Ida Marquette Blanchard; brothers, Charles M. and John M. Blanchard; and sister, Camille Rosa Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonce LeCompte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Leonce A. Lecompte, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:12 p.m. March 18, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ouida Foret LeCompte; father of Magnus "Butch" LeCompte; and brother of Eugene "Gene" LeCompte Sr. and Earline Naquin. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Jr. and Noemie Duplantis LeCompte; grandchild, Joseph LeCompte; brother, Buvens LeCompte; and sisters, Nilene and Beulah LeCompte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeanette Picou A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Jeanette L. Picou, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died March 18, 2002. Burial was at St. Elie Cemetery in Upper Little Caillou. She was the wife of Roy Picou Sr..; mother of Roy Jr., Ricky and Joseph Anthony Picou, Debra Dupre and Brenda Cunningham; and sister of William Sr. and Henry Ledet Jr. and Gertrude Trahan. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Joseph and Sedonia Dupre Ledet Sr.; brother, Alvin Ledet; and sisters, Wilma Daigle and Clothilde Picou. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Punch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Irene Dominique Punch, 82, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:45 a.m. March 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother, of Terry A. Punch; sister of Armand Dominique and Gladys Dominique Melancon; and grandmother of Dustin Punch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement Punch Sr.; parents, Edgard and Albertine Breaux Dominique; son. Clement Punch Jr.; and brothers, Milton and Alvin Dominique. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Rink A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Choctaw Fire Station No. 1 in Choctaw for Michael J. Rink, 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, who died March 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the fire station. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of James and Adele Savin Rink; and brother of Milkton, Wayne, Catherine and Melinda Rink and Sandra R. Becnel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rink; and brother, Terry Rink. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Wantlin A religious service are pending at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Louise B. Wantlin, 79, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:10 p.m. March 18, 2002. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. She vvas the mother of George, Allen and Philip Wantlin, Sylvia Benoit and Jane Chauvin; sister of Agnes Fiskey; and half sister of Henry and Ella Deliveaux and Delia King. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Wantlin; parents, Alfred L. and Elodie Bergeron Boudreaux; son, John Wantlin; brothers, Ernest D. and Woodrow D. Boudreaux; and half brothers, Harry Detiveaux and Snookie Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wallis Zeringue Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Wallis Joseph Zeringue Jr., 80, a native of Modeste and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:05 a.m. March 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Tllibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Vivian Keller Zeringue; father of Thomas, Wayne and Ronald Zeringue and Patricia Z. Rochford; and brother of Francis, Etienne. Victorin and Cecil Zeringue. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallis J. Sr. and Lavinia Faucheaux Zeringue; brothers, Eugene, Raymond, Roger, Maurice and Joseph Lee Zeringue; and sister Rose Marie Zeringue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claudette Babin Claudette Eschete Babin, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. March 19, 2002. She was the wife of Robert "Bobby" Babin Sr.; mother of Robert "Bobby" Jr., Patrick "Pat" and Essey Babin all of Bourg and Darlene Le'Blanc Whitney of Gray; and sister of Geraldine "Gerry" Blanchard, Mildred "Millie" Voisin, Pauline Trahan and Marion Gros, all of Houma. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Sr. and Mildred Voclain Eschete; and brother, Wilbert "Red" Eschete. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Kathleen "Micky" Constant Blanchard, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:10 a.m. March 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time al the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Nelson V. and Lena Naquin Constant; mother of Danny, Randy and Timmy Blanchard; and sister of Phillip, Edward, Michael and Tommy Constant, Anne Redhage and June Owens. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annabelle Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Annabelle Theriot Bourg, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:44 p.m. March 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday 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 Ernest Bourg Jr., Sandra B. Ritchey and Adele B. Dantin; and sister of Dave and George Theriot, Corine T. Thibodeaux, Marie T. Matherne and Catherine T. Boudreaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bourg Sr.; parents, Valerie Sr. and Bessie Toups Theriot; brothers, Valerie Jr. and Gerald Theriot; and sister, Velma T. Foret ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gertrude Grabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Gertrude Bourgeois Grabert, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:31 a.m. March 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ronald Forestier, Hazel Morvant and Jeanette Baudoin; and sister of Leroy and Harold Folse, Marie Crotwell and Dorothy Bond. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Forestier; second husband, Benson Grabert; parents, Alcie and Laura Chauvin Bourgeois; sons, John and Douglas Forrestier; brothers. Gerald, Martin, Earl, Ernest and James Folse; and sisters, Judy Noto and Theresa Phillips. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Freddie Arcement A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Freddie H. Arcement, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Carriere, Miss., who died at 10 a.m. March 19, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Thelma Guillot and Nancy Toups; and brother of Norman, Roland and Alvin Arcement and Rita Mae Theriot. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Percle Arcement; parents, Emile and Agnas France Arcement; brothers, Clarence and Eneas Arcement; and sister, Eva Legendre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Syl Caillet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Syl F. Caillet Sr., 94, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 5:25 a.m. March 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Maybelle Baudoin Caillet; father of Syl Jr. and Gerald A. Caillet; and brother of Marcelin "Jack" and Virginia Caillet, Elise Young, Pearl Baudoin and Velma Matis. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Syl E. and Elise Trosclair Caillet; daughters, Sylvia Touchard and Cynthia Caillet; and sisters, Cecile Donnaud and Evelyn LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Porche Mary Evans Porche, a native of Thibodaux and resident of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 20, 2002. She was the mother of Ann Beasley of Copperas Cove, Texas, and James Porche of San Antonio; and sister of Lloyd Lafargue of Shreveport. She is also survived by three g randchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lula Lafargue of Thibodaux; daughter, Betty Waneck of San Antonio; brother, Hubert Lafargue of Thibodaux; and a sister Elaine Lafargue of Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hayward Cedotal A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Hayward J. Cedotal, 76, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Darleen C. Davis, Pamela C. Landry and Michelle Cedotal; and brother of Vivian Giroir. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Thibodaux Cedotal; parents, Leonard J. and Victoria Dominique Cedotal; son, Don J. Cedotal; brothers, O'neil, Aubin and Olivier Cedotal; and sister, Olivia C. Rivere. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dometile Leger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Dometile F. LeBlanc Leger, 88, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Gray, who died at 11 a.m. March 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 the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dewey Jr., Fernis Sr., Ray Sr. and Lawrence LeBlanc and Dorothy Primeaux. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 57 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey LeBlanc Sr.; second husband, Delma Leger; parents, Issac and Mary Bertrand Foreman; and sister, Odile Fontenot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Nation A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Edward "Eddie" Nation, 63, a native of Gilbert and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:30 a.m. March 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lorraine Plaisance Nation; father of Brenda LeBlanc, Christine Quebedeaux and Kandy Griffin; brother of Ann Martin and Doris McCullen; and half-brother of Bobby Mashaw, Travis and Ellen Nation. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gertrude Stuart Nation; and brother, James Nation. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Theresa Popps A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Theresa Credeur Popps, 85, a native of Carencro and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:56 a.m. March 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Roy Popps; mother of Julius and Bobby Noel, Claudia Fayette, Doris Plaisance and Margie Robin; sister of Freddie Credeur Laurence Guidry, Rosabelle Joubert and Regina Venable. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cizer and Leona Stelly Credeur; brothers, Wilson and John Credeur; and sisters, Ada Myers, Anna Belle Whitney, Marie Wyble, Adez Dugas and Beulah Lanclos. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elmire Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chene for Elmire J. Verdin, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Point-aux-chene, who died at 7:55 a.m. March 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the Pointe-aux-chene fire station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Adolt "T-Joe" Lafort of Lockport; and sister of Jeanie Verdin of Bourg. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Celestine Roussell Verdin; daughter, Rita Verdin; brothers, Henry, Sidney Toussance, Jack and Callis Verdin; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bessie Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Bessie Marcel Hebert, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:53 p.m. March 20, 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was the mother of Laura Hebert of Kenner; and sister of Henry Marcel, Lucy H. Michel, Louise M. Trosclair, Lula M. Bourg, Leonise M. Domangue and Viola M. Dugas, all of Houma. She is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Hebert; parents, Henry and Laura Porche Marcel; son, Hayes Hebert; and sisters, Susanna M. Crochet and Lizzie M. Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glen Herndon A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Glen E. Herndon, 83, a native of Sheldon, Mo., and resident of Houma, who died March 20, 2002. He was the father of Mary Jo Dubois and Larry Herndon. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Parr Herndon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Clement A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Susan Marie Toups Clement, 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 4:08 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Eldon "Plucker" Clement; two daughters, Melissa and Melanie Clement; five brothers, C.J., Douglas, Kevin, Glenn and Brian Toups; and one sister, Judy Toups Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude T. and Verna Boudreaux Toups; her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boudreaux, Toussaint Toups and Octivia Oncale; and one brother, Ronald Toups. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lena Trahan A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lena Dumont Trahan, 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 9:37 a.m. March 21, 2002. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Druby and Druis Trahan and Ena Callais; and sister of Harry Dumont and Eula Monroe. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Trahan; parents, Mitchell and Marie DuBois Dumont; brothers, Luby and Camille Dumont; and sisters, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mae Grigsby A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Mae Galliano Grigsby, 77, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:59 p.m. March 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Walter Patrick and Elwood Joseph Grigsby, Sheridan A. Plaisance and Susan N. Klopfenstein. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Grigsby; parents, Claiborne and Noemie Guidry Galliano; brothers, Peter, Louis and Harry Galliano; sisters, Alzina Hebert and Isabell Adams; and one grandchild. She w as a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jesse Bergeron A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Jesse Joseph Bergeron, 88, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Gray, who died at 6:37 p.m. March 22, 2002. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Mae Marcel Bergeron of Houma; father of Larry Bergeron of Marrero and Clyde Bergeron and Doris Robichaux of Houma; and brother of Helen Bundy of Houma and Gertrude Estave of Berwick. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbider and Alice Leonard Bergeron; brothers, Earl, Dewey, Elward and Percy Bergeron; and sisters, Gertie Husband and Beatrice and Daisy Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marian Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Marian Neil Bergeron, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:17 a.m. March 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Donald Joseph Bergeron of Chauvin; mother of Sky Earl Bergeron of Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Loreli Lee Bergeron of Chauvin; and sister of Michael Neil and Rosadel N. LeBeouf of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Sr. and Louise Portier Neil; sons, Charles J. and Daniel J. Bergeron; daughter, Chantel Bergeron; brothers, Clarence Joseph Jr. and Carrol Neil Bergeron; and sister, Mary Mae N. Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leona Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Leona LeBoeuf Lirette, 85, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. March 22, 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 sister of Lena LeBeouf Lirette of Lockport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Pierre Lirette; parents, Aubin P. and Marie Eloise Pellegrin LeBoeuf; brother, Joseph Thomas LeBoeuf; and sister, Valerie LeBoeuf Hebert ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vanny Tabor A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Vanny Vidal Tabor, 90, a native of Plaquemines Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 10 p.m. March 22, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Floyd 'Taboo" Sr. and Roy J. Tabor of Montegut; and sister of Valarie Vidal Wells of Tickfaw and Agnes Mae Vidal Cantrelle of Gretna. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Tabor; parents, Lawless and Louise Bergeron Vidal; brothers, Ivy, Tibby, Lloyd, Leonce and Henry Vidal; and sisters, Lena Vidal Gaubert, Daisy Vidal Bergeron, Lillian Vidal Ponville and Virgie Vidal Scott. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Susan Babin, 65, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:50 p.m March 23,2002. Burial was at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the sister of Roy and Robert "Bobby" Babin, Nettie Lafont, Catherine "Katie" Hotard and Martha Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Babin and Irene LeBlanc Babin; brothers, Calvin and Sammy Babin; and sisters, Dorothy Knight and Betty Levron. Vivian Alexander A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Vivian Johnson Alexander, 89, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:40 p.m. March 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Brenda Fay Alexander Cooks and Charlotte Marie Alexander of Thibodaux; She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lilias Tooley Alexander; parents, Ed and Evelyn Johnson; son, Alex Morgan Jr.; brothers, Percy and "T-Boy" Johnson; and sisters. Hazel Reff and Louvinia Stanley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidney Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Sidney I. Chiasson, 83, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 1:45 a.m. March 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Willie, Steward and Brent Chiasson and Joyce C. Schwab Foret; brother of Nelis Chiasson; and stepbrother of Chester, Leroy and Diane Chiasson. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Percle Chiasson; parents, Joseph and Louise Tauzin Chiasson; granddaughters, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson; brothers, Agney and Willis Chiasson; and stepsister, Doris Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerline Eschete A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma for Gerline "Cutsy" Olivier Eschete, 67, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 a.m. March 23, 2002. She was the mother of Michael and Kendra Eschete of Houma, Thomas Eschete of Diamondhead, Miss., Julia Eschete Dantin of Pensacola, Fla., and Kris Eschete of Houston, Texas; and sister of Austin Jr. and Bobby Olivier, Bonnie O. Jackson, Teedy O. Duplantis, Gloria O. Zeringue, Betty O. Trahan. Shirley O. Suire and Delores O. Gorr, all of Houma. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Everette Eschete; and parents, Austin Sr. and Julia Lovell Olivier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Luby Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Luby Joseph Guidry, 80, a native of Daigleville and resident of Theriot, who died at 12:55 p.m. March 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Dixie May Ross Guidry of Theriot; father of Linda Guidry Rodrigue of Vacherie and Sally Guidry Duplantis and Kathy Ross Luke of Houma; father-in-law of Francis Rodrigue of Vacherie and Jerry Duplantis and Tommy Luke of Houma; brother of Lorina G. Giroir of Theriot; and grandfather of Kevin and Keith Rodrigue, Connie Rodrigue Crochet, Trisha Guillot Sullivan, John Craig Guillot and Brandon Champagne. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovide Joseph Jr. and Alida Marie Hebert Guidry; brothers, Anthony, Elie, Wilson, Thaddeus, Jessie and Junius Guidry; and sisters, Lovina G. Dugas, Sadie G. Crochet and Una Mary Guillot. He was the former owner of Creole Lanes and Houma Shipbuilders/Creole Shipbuilders. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Pitre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Paul Freddie Pitre, 71, a native of Taft and resident of Choctaw, who died at 8:37 a.m. March 23, 2002. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Marie Angela Scioneaux Pitre; father of Henry, Ralph, Shane and Hank Pitre, Theresa Landry, Melinda Templet and Priscille Richard; and brother of Desiree Matherne, Yvonne Math erne and Theresa Rink. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry J. and Ocenia Hebert Pitre; son, Daniel P. Pitre; brothers, Morris, Ernest and "Rock" Pitre; and grandson, Jason Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Sweatman A memorial service was held on March 27 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Aransas Pass, Texas, for David Lewis Sweatman, 48, a resident of Port Aransas, Texas, who died March 23, 2002. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sweatman of Haven Beach, N.J., father of Joshua, Jared, Tess and Jonothan Sweatman, all of Thibodaux, and brother of John Sweatman of Huntsville. Ala., and Linda Sweatman of Florida. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Sweatman. He was a graduate of Florida Institute of Technology and was a division manager for J. Ray McDermott, having worked there for 25 years. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Bates A religious service was held at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Thomas Merritt Bates, 63, a native of Elkmont, Ala., and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:55 a.m. March 24, 2002. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Elsie Vedros Foret Bates; and stepfather of Cherrie Foret Bergeron and Gloria Foret Percle. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Marvin and Lottie Merritt Bates. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mary Elizabeth Barrilleaux Bourg, 41, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, who died at 5 p.m. March 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Mark Jude Bourg; daughter of John "Pat" and Margaret Gros Barrilleaux; mother of Eric Jude and Emily Catherine Bourg; and sister of John "Chris", Peter Joseph, Anne M. and Theresa M. Barrilleaux and Martha B. Steib and Jane B. Falgoust. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Lillian Leray Barrilleaux and Herman and Esther Benoit Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Gravois Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Earl Louis Gravois Sr., a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 8:07 p.m. March 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Earl L. Jr. and Jonathan Gravois and Deborah G. Berthelot. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina M. Brevelle; parents, Louis and Emelina Bernard Gravois; brother, Renaud Henry Gravois; and grandson. Stafford L. Berthelot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Thibodeaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Francis "Mule" Thibodeaux Sr., 65, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 7:35 p.m. March 24, 2002. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Emma Landry Thibodeaux; father of Francis Jr., Blaine and Craig Thibodeaux; and brother of Joyce T. Boudreaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre' and Linda Boudreaux Thibodeaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bertha Sewire A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Bertha Woods Sewire, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:38 a.m. March 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alvin Sewire. Gerald Sewire, Donald Sewire, Diane Hall, Gwendolyn Guillot and Joyce Sewire of Thibodaux, Floyd Sewire of Houston, Texas, and Janet Sewire of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sewire; Parents, Alex and Bertha Coulon Woods; son, Charles J. Washington; brothers, Rev Alex Woods Sr., The Rev. Joseph Woods Sr. and Clarence Woods Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie English A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church In Bayou Blue for Marie Louise "Manie" Hoffmann English, 96, a native Thibodaux resident of Albany, N.Y., who died March 24, 2002. The service will be officiated by her nephew, the Rev. Thomas R. Bouterie. Her funeral and burial were held March 27, 2002, in Albany, N.Y. She is survived by her sister, Rose Lee Stagni of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gifford English; her parents, Arthur E. and Zoe Folse Hoffmann; brothers Andrew, Arthur E. "Bud" Jr., Edward R. "Bill", Linden, Camile, Octave and Lionel; sisters Zoe Bienvenu, Margaret "Peggy" and Aloysia "Wishie" Hoffmann, Helen Naquin and Evylyn Toups. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Theriot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 Wednesday Chauvin Home Chapel in Houma for Louis John Theriot Sr., 85, a native of Theriot and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:16 p.m. March 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 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 Clothilde L Theriot of Chauvin; father of Louis Theriot Jr. of Chauvin and Gayle Britton of Houma; and brother of Harold "T-Boy," Norris and William Theriot of Houma, Pearl Thibodaux of Bayou Blue, Velma Plaisance of Pointe-Aux-Chene and Delia Cunningham of Theriot. He is also survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two step- grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alida Thibodaux Theriot; and brothers, Johnny, Gilbert and Walton Theriot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ada Brunet A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Ada Hall Brunet, 57, a native of Marshall, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 2:40 p.m. March 25. 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 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 She was the wife of Royce Brunet of Houma; and stepdaughter of Annie Louise Hall of Scottsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Hall and Winnie Samuels Hall; and sister, Dorothy Hobden. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Belanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Joyce L Belanger, 63, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, who died March 27, 2002. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Gerald P. Belanger; mother of Gerald Jr., Michael, Elizabeth and Ashley Belanger; and sister of Nerissa Rogers. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rosie Lafont; and daughter, Deborah Belanger. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Hogan A religious service was held at 11 a.m. todav at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis for Eunice Matherne Hogan, 88, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 3:30 a.m. March 27, 2002. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the mother of Kenneth and Bobby Hogan and Louella Hogan Deroche; and sister of Columbus Matherne and Lorena Romine. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hogan; parents, Alcess and Honora Dugas Matherne; brother, John Matherne; sisters, Virginia Dufrene, Lena Barnett and Hattie Plaisance; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Neil Pitre A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Neil J. Pitre, 60, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:30 a.m. March 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Dianne Cheramie Pitre; father of Tad, Clay and David Pitre; and brother of Daniel and Ginger Pitre. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leedwood and Irene Gisclair Pitre; and daughter, Skyi Lynn Pitre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobeia Addy A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma for Bobeia Louise Imbler Addy, 84, a native of Logansport, Ind., and resident of Birmingham, Ala., who died March 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Judy Addy Danos of Tamworth, N.H.; sister of Richard Imbler of Mission Vijo, Calif., grandmother of Rene' Danos Yerby of Birmingham, Ala., James L Danos Jr. of New York, N.Y., and Marc S. Danos of Broussard; and great-grandmother of Ethan Danos and Winton Yerby IV. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bert D. Addy; and parents, Jesse Imbler and Molly Muckenfuss Imbler Cook. She was a past treasurer of the Association of Accountants of Miami, past secretary of the National Management Association of Miami, past president of the Thibodaux hospital auxiliary, past treasurer of the Thibodaux Music Club and a member of Grace Lutheran Church Guild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell L.J. Dupre Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for LJ. Paul Dupre Sr., 69, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:55 a.m. March 27, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mable Matherne Dupre; and father of L. J. Paul Dupre Jr. and Belinda Trosclair. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Felicia Dupre; brother, Randolph Dupre; and sisters, Delta Wagley, Delma Collins and Ruby Neal. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lelia Prince Lelia Barrios Prince, 95, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 p.m. March 27, 2002. She was the grandmother of Lee Truxillo of New Orleans, Mark and Paul Truxillo of Thibodaux, Michael Truxillo of Broussard and sister of Louise Barrios Landry of Salem, Va. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Prince, parents, Adam and Amelie Barrios; daughter, Anna Mae Prince Truxillo; sisters, Lucille, Lea, Emily and Hazel Barrios; and brothers, Luke, Leo, Phillip and Robert Barrios. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Marion Ordoyne Rodrigue, 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:47 a.m. March 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Robert J. Rodrigue; sister of Darryl Portier, Delvin Portier Jr., Arleen Adams and Myrna Benoit; and aunt of Jared Benoit, Chet Adams, Darolyn Dufrene, Sarah and Emily Portier and Sherry Benoit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Verna Thibodaux Ordoyne; and stepfather, Delvin Portier Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Junest Domangue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Junest John Domangue, 80, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 9:30 a.m. March 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the stepfather of Richard and Wayne A. Guidry of Houma and Brenda Ann Strada of Metairie; and brother of Dennis Domangue of Lafayette and Viola D Houck of Dubach. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren and 11 step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Giroir Guidry Domangue; parents, Julien Joseph and Julian Boudreaux Domangue; brothers, Lester, Weston and Ernest Domangue; and sisters, Lola D. Champagne and Ester D. Mazarac. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mathilde Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Mathilde Porche Foret, 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:33 a.m. March 28, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leo Foret Jr., Thelma F. Alario, Catherine F. Allemand and Patsy F. Toups; and sister of Lena P. Martin, Inez P. Madierne, Agnes P. Vito and Elvie P. Jambon. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Foret Sr., parents, Eddie and Onezia Pitre Porche; son, Joseph Foret; daughter, Marie Foret; brothers, Madio and Levy Porche; and one great-great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edven Robichaux A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Edven "Ed" "E.J." James Robichaux, 53, a native and resident of Houma, who died March 28, 2002. He was cremated. He was the husband of Barbara Ann Soudelier; father of Danny and Thomas Robichaux; brother of Vernis Robichaux, Joseph Duplantis, Marie Oberholtzer, Virdrine Domangue, Velma Pellegrin and Jen Babin. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edven Joseph and Eula Guillot Robichaux; daughter, Wendy Robichaux; brother, Verges Robichaux; and sister, Virginia LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Rome A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Louise Granier Rome, 77, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 9:10 p.m. March 28,2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Anthony P. Rome; and sister of Kert Sr., Joseph and Philip Granier, Clothile G. Kraemer, Laura G. Gravois and Amanda G. Steib. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cady Rome; parents, Theophile and Melanie Martinez Granier; son, Jody M. Rome; brothers, Leopold Sr. and Lawrence Granier Sr.; and sisters, Elaine G. and Marion G. Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eno Hunter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Eno W. Hunter, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:18 a.m. March 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He was the husband of Florence Aymar Hunter of Golden Meadow; father of Bradley J. Hunter of Houma, Madeline H. Galliano of Chackbay, Linda Matherne of Galliano and Joyce Hunter of New Orleans; and brother of Noeida H. Rodriguez of Mandeville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Harry" and Stella Pierce Hunter; daughter, Florence Hunter; brothers, Johnes, Harris and Clarence Hunter; and sisters, Gertie Charpentier, Inez Eymard, Enez and Marie Hunter. He was a parishioner of United Methodist Church. He was a World War II combat veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Lafourche Masonic Lodge ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rodney Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Rodney J. Lirette, 40, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:20 p.m. March 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the KC. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Tammy Dupre Lirette; son of Stella Carlos Lirette; father of Destini and Kandice Lirette; and brother of Delvin Sr., Kevin, Marilyn and Jeannie Lirette, Lana Dupre and Katherine Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar J Lirette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosie Schexsnayder A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Rosie Clark Schexsnayder, 69, a native of Melville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 29, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was wife of Ezeb Schexsnayder Jr.; mother of Charles and David Schexsnayder, Linda Dubois, Barbara Ordoyne, Sherry Daigle, Laura Benoit and Angela Larose; and sister of Tony, Victor Sr. and Sam Clark. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Xavier and Lena Angona Clark; brother, Joseph Clark; and sisters, Lucy Polotzola, Katie Ponthieux and Frances Barragan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Terranoya A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Mary Delatte Terranova, 70, a native of Vacherie and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:41 a.m. March 29, 2002. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the wife of Joseph Terranova: mother of Joseph Jr. and Paul Joseph Terranova, Pauline Mary Folse and Dianne Francis Scariano; and sister of Norbert Delatte and Betty Becnel. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline Stieb Delatte; and brothers, Donald and Norman "Pee-Wee" Delatte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ivy Wilson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Ivy Wilson Sr., 89, a native of Port Allen and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:48 a.m. March 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of the Rev. Ivy Wilson Jr., Larry Wilson, Gloria M. Reed, and Geraldine Allen, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Everlina C. Wilson; parents. James Sr., and Oneila Wilson; son, John Wilson, daughters, Wanda and Mary Jo Wilson; stepson, James Jefferson; brothers, Leo, Gene, James Jr., George, and Jessie Wilson; and sisters, Dorothy Wilson Pollard, Louise Wilson Jones, and Evelyn Wilson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kasi Nelton A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Kasi Ann Nelton, 14, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today 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 daughter of Brantle A and Lilly Hebert Nelton; sister of Heidi Elizabeth Nelton; and granddaughter of Allen J, Nelton Sr., Willa Mae Landry and Sybil Richard Hebert. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Karl, "Pee Wee" Hebert Sr.; and step-grandfather, Wilbert "Bert" Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip Madiar Philip James Madiar, 41, a native of Illinois and resident of Larose, died at 4 p.m. March 30, 2002. He will be cremated. He was the devoted friend of Tina Verdin; son of James Madiar and Deloras S. Forbes; and brother of Joe and John Madiar, Brenda Cochran and Shelia Tarter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rae Lynn Rogers A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rae Lynn Rogers, 14, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St John Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was die daughter of Larry P. and Stacey Gonzales Rogers; sister of Kane Philip Rogers; granddaughter of Mary and Ray Gonzales and Mary and Larry Rogers; and great-granddaughter of Winnie Chiasson and Pearl Rogers. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Louis and Bessie LeBlanc, Sam and Winnie Gonzales, Norris Rogers and Phillip Chiasson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charlotte Teeters Charlotte Teeters, 68, a native of Cheyenne, Wyo., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:03 a.m. March 30, 2002. She was the aunt of Terie Rogers and Julie Hernander of Thibodaux and Charles Almond of Cheyenne; sister of Joan Crochet of Thibodaux. She is also survived by four great-nieces and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillian Teeters; nephew, Richard Eugene Almond; and brother, Charles Edward Teeters Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Carrere Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Anthony Theogene Carrere Sr., 72, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac, who died at 8:47 a.m. March 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 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 husband of Eula Mae Levron Carrere of Dulac; father of Anthony 'Tony" Jr. and Ricardo "Ricky" Carrere and Roxanne Sevin; and brother of Stella Blanchard of Houma and Alberta Smith of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Sylvester and Louise Pellegrin Carrere; brothers, Stelay and Claude Majesta Carrere; and sister, Gertrude Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Badeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St John the Baptist Church in Paradis for Louis "Panoh" Badeaux, 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:20 p.m. March 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Mary Crochet Badeaux; father of Steve and Lonny Badeaux, Catherine Rome and Gloria Pulizzano; stepfather of Mike Bonham, Joann Savage and Cheryl Hebert; and brother of Herbert, Peter and Forest Badeaux and Delia Knight. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanne M. Badeaux; parents, Edmond and Armelice Thiobdaux Badeaux; stepson, Ronald Bonham; brother, Andrew Badeaux; an d sister, Deloras Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samuel Farace Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw for Samuel N. Farace Sr., 84, a native of St. James and resident of Choctaw, who died March 31,2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Tabor Farace; father of Frank, Samuel Jr. and Howard Farace, Genny Thibodaux, Elodie "Dee" Matherne, Erline Hebert and Miranda Sanchez; and brother of Frances Folse. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Catherine Marascaleo Farace; and brothers, Camille Sr. and Sam Farace. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Quick Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Herbert Anthony Quick Sr., 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9:30 a.m. March 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grace Christian Memorial cemetery. He was the husband of Pearl Marie Hebert Quick; father of Herbert Jr., Brian, Mark and Gregory Quick, Debra LeBlanc, Sharon Songe, Ronda King and Robyn Arceneaux; and brother of Joseph Quick and Louise Callahan. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Louise LeBlanc Quick Sr.; brothers, Sidney Jr., Emile, Louis, and William Quick; sisters, Marie Bergeron and Eunice Robicheaux; and grandson, Mark Quick Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernadine Griffin A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Bernadine W. Griffin, 55, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:24 a.m. March 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the wife of Elosie Griffin; daughter of Alton Weschvich; mother of Elosie Jr., Anthony, Conrad and Bradley Griffin, Tommy and Sidney Lebator, Shelia, Lisa and Melissa Griffin and Delila Lebator; stepmother of Lloyd, Floyd, Rodney and Roddy Griffin, Randy Terrebonne, Rosalie Griffin, Alva Farbe and Samantha Guidry; and sister of Alton, Vincent, Jimmy, Darrell and Randy Weschvich, Nyoka, Gloria, Marilyn and Debbie Weschvich. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Crosby Weshvich; son, Michael Griffin; and stepdaughters, Julia and Elma Griffin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ewellyn Senac A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Parlor in Houma for Ewellyn Prejean Senac, 78, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, who died at 4:52 p.m. March 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Mausoleum in Metairie. She was the mother of Linda Senac Pettigrew of Houma. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre F. Senac; parents, Joseph and Aline Poche Prejean; brother, Joseph Y. Prejean; and sister, Mary Alice P. Hunt ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Thibodeaux Catherine June Thibodeaux, 46, a native of Galliano and resident of Harahan, died March 31, 2002. She was the devoted friend of Anthony Musacchia; daughter of Alcide Joseph Thibodeaux; and sister of Bryan and Lance Thibodeaux, both of Houma. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louvenia Marie Plaisance Thibodeaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Talbot A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for James Paul Talbot, 61, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:55 p.m. March 31,2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Evelyn C. Talbot; father of Brian P. Talbot; and brother of Jessie J. Talbot and June T. Himel. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Abby Joseph Talbot.