Obituaries of JUNE 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: 14 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 Aurelise Becnel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Aurelise Folse Becnel, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:55 p.m. June 1, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Lee Trosclair of Chackbay and Bruce Becnel of St. James; and sister of Beatrice Matherne and Royaley Folse. She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Becnel Jr.; parents, Louisey and Lutetia Marse Folse; son, Earl Joseph Becnel; sister, Elodie Stein; and brother, Mack Folse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josie Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Josie LeBoeuf Bergeron, native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:04 a.m. June 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Blayne P. Bergeron; and sister of Gladys LeBoeuf Bland. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Joe" Bergeron; parents, Hewitt and Iday Clay LeBoeuf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sibyl Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Sibyl Dufrene Matherne, 47, a native and resident of Lockport, who died June 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Richard A. Matherne; daughter of Gilbert Sr. and Beulah Bergeron Dufrene; mother of Cornel, Richard Jr. and Chanel Matherne; and sister of Lucky, Sterling and Phyllis Dufrene. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gilbert Jr., Marry Sr. and Cornel Dufrene. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Waguespack Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Harris A. Waguespack Jr., 88, a native of Lockport, who died at 10:57 p.m. June 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mae Degruise Waguespack; father of Mary W. Weimer of Morgan City, Evelyn W. Dupuy and Janet W. Owens, both of Luling; and brother of Annie and Marion Waguespack. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harries Sr. and Josephine Melancon Waguespack; and sisters, Gleo W. LeCompte and Anna Mae W. McClain. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eva Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Eva Smith Duet, 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9 a.m. June 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Linton Antoine Duet; mother of Linton A. Duet Jr., Gail Brudnock, Laura Bruce and Bonnie Guidry; and sister of Andrew Smith Jr. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Sr. and Emelie Danos Smith; sister, Amelia Smith; and granddaughter, Raquel Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agnes Duplantis A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Agnes Jackson Duplantis, 94, a native of Kershaw, S.C., and resident of Houma, who died June 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. She was the mother of Jacqueline Walton; and sister of Pearl Antill. She is also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Duplantis; parents, Isharn and Pearl Cook Jackson; brothers, Jessie and Shyra Jackson; grandparents, John Campbell and Sarah Stroud Jackson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bella Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Bella LeBlanc Guidry, 100, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died June 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Cleveland and Jimmy Guidry, Joyce Guidry Bernard and Rose Guidry Adams; and sister of Edna L Guidry, Octavia and Aline LeBlanc. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odon Guidry; parents, Arthur and Josephine Gauthreaux LeBlanc; brothers, Sidney, Charlie, Willie and Dave LeBlanc; and sisters, Nora and Lucia LeBlanc and Julia Callais. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olga Schwarzenbach A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cecilia Catholic Community in Houston, Texas, for Olga Duplan Schwarzenbach, 97, a native of Algiers and resident of Houston, who died June 2, 2002. Burial will be at McDonoughville Cemetery in Gretna. She was the mother of Gayle S. Longmire and Hart Schwarzenbach Jr.; and mother- in-law of Bob Longmire and Janelle Schwarzenbach. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Laura Foret Toups, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. June 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ferrell "Fa" Babin and Pamela Babin Pellegrin; stepmother of Mike and Carry "Mop" Toups; and sister of Mercedes Zeringue. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Abner Babin; second husband, Clarence P. Toups; and parents, Moise and Emily LeBlanc Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Andras A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Nora Thibodaux Andras, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:40 a.m. June 3, 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. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Jimmy, Robert, Ric hard, Alton, Bobby and Eugene Andras and Theresa McDonald; stepmother of Shelby, Joseph, O'Neal and Lee Roy Andras, Velma Roundtree, Irene Lasseigne and Bernice Duet; and sister of Joachim Thibodaux. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorville J. Andras; parents, Joachim and Rosella Rodrigue Thibodaux; stepsons, Lawrence, Clarence and Morris Andras; stepdaughter, Mary Naquin; brothers, Eugene, Oliver, Lawrence and Junius Thibodaux; sisters. Anna Mae Tastet and Villian Thibodaux; half-brother, Levi Thibodaux; and half-sister, Louise Ford and Annie Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hattie Mae Bordelon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidalia for Hattie Mae Bordelon, 91, a native and resident of Acme, who died June 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial will be at Acme Cemetery in Acme. She was the mother of Caffery Paul and Philip Webster Bordelon, Diana Marie Plaisance and Mamie Lee Beauchamp. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caffery Pierre Bordelon; parents, Howard and Henrietta Elnora "Mamie" Williams; and brothers, Lawrence "T-Can" Bordelon and John Andrew Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clementine Sanamo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Clementine Sanamo, 92, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:15 a.m. June 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Warren Sanamo Sr. of Cut Off and Dennis Sanamo Sr. of The Woodlands, Texas, Earline S. Eymard of Galliano, Julia S. Griffin and Helen S. Hebert, both of Cut Off, and Rose S. Landry of Port Charlotte, Fla. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alsandor "Ben" Sanamo; parents, Marcial Sr. and Julia Lee Callais; three infant children; daughter, Lucy S. Curole; brothers, Anderson, Marcial, Richard and Arcelone Callais; sisters, Cedonia Crosby, Bernadette Sanamo and Angelis Lefort; and greatgrandchild, Jacob Eymard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brian Trosclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue for Brian John Trosclair, 44, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:35 a.m. June 3,2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at die funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Wanda Martin Trosclair; son of Raymond and Audrey Trosclair, father of Steven John, Andrea Nicole and Kai Joy-Anna Trosclair; and brother of Ray, David and Dale Trosclair. He is also survived by one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Nelson Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Clarence "Blue" Nelson Jr., 66, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died June 3, 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 Rose Mae Nelson; father of Eugene, Calvin Sr. and Jerry Riley, Joyce Ann Brown and Barbara Davis; devoted companion of Florida Williams; and brother of Leona Williams and Gertrude Fair. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Celeste Nelson; son, Clarence Williams, daughter, Glenda Williams; and sisters, Wilma Crondle, Dora Adam and Annie Mae Watts. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nita Crochet A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, for Nita Lirette Crochet, 57, native of Thibodaux and resident of Charleston, S.C., who died June 4, 2002. She was the wife of Lee Roy P. Crochet; mother of Cody P. Crochet, Charity C. Barnette and Lydia C. Jones; sister of Mable L Mayet, Thelma L Andras, Delma L. Bergeron, Jane L Wilcox, Junious P. Lirette, Gary Lirette and Daniel Lirette. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nita B. and Junious P. Lirette; brother, Robert J. Lirette; and sons, Greg Anthony and Oliver Crochet. . She was buried June 8 at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden in Mt. Pleasant. S.C. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sam Jupiter A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Sam "Goose" Martin Jupiter, 54, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, who died June 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Leana Holmes Jupiter; father of Krystal McCoy of New Orleans and Daphne and Gregory Jupiter of Paincourtville; son of Heloise Jupiter of Napoleonville; son-in-law of Leona Holmes of Paincourtville; brother of Adele Baker, of Thibodaux, Dianne Moore, Carol Cole, Velma Jupiter, Karen Chevis, Michael and Jerome Jupiter, all of Napoleonville; and grandfather of Gregory Patterson and Devin Jupiter. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Jupiter Sr.; and brother, Melvin Jupiter Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Dolores Dugas Pellegrin, 86, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 1:35 a.m. June 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Montegut Fire Station and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Peggy Lirette, Connie Ellender and Brenda Danos; and sister of Margie Stoufflet. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Pellegrin; parents, Joseph Adam and Theresa Crochet Dugas; brothers, Harry, Lucius, Nolan and Louis Dugas; sisters, Bernice Guidry, Flossie Keller, Virgie Cenac and Alma Dugas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell F. Edward McCulla A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for F. Edward McCulla, 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 p.m. June 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He was the husband of Ann Daunis McCulla of Houma; father of Edward "Eddie" II of Houma, Henry "Harry" McCulla of Madisonville and Meredith "Mindy" Peltier of Thibodaux; brother of Donald McCulla, Marion Dougherty and Jane Riviere; grandfather of Jennifer, Stephen and Meredith Ann Peltier, all of Thibodaux, Edward "Rusti" McCulla II of Houma and Cameron and Callyn McCulla of Madisonville; and great-grandfather of Ashley Peltier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. and Gertrude McCulla. He was a retired general manager of Houma Value Co. He was a former head football coach for Thibodaux College, a former president of the Thibodaux Lions Club, a former captain of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, a board member of the Terrier Club at Vanderbilt Catholic High School and a past member of the Knights of Columbus. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maria Webre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Satur day at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard for Maria Rougee Webre, 86, a native and resident of Vacherie and former longtime resident of Edgard, who died June 5, 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 Sandra Webre Tregre and Janice Webre Dantin; and sister of Ursula Rougee Chenier and Clara Rougee Guidry. She is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Guy Webre; parents, Wallace and Amelia Ockman Rougee; and brothers, Lucien, Camille and Jean Rougee. Mark Blanchard Jr. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Mark Anthony "Beeda" Blanchard Jr., 21, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:45 p.m. June 6, 2002. He was the son of Mark Anthony Blanchard Sr. and Jacqualyn Moore; brother of Jena Sigur and Lacy Bergeron, both of Houma; grandson of Maxime and Betty Blanchard and Jane and Clarence Trahan, all of Houma. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edwin Brown A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edwin A. Brown, 90, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 6, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Louis A. and Edwin J. Brown, Henriatta Brown Rodriguez and Rosary Brown [hard to read]; and brother of Edwina Brown Barrilleaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edoline Mire Brown; parents, Edmond H. and Henrietta Boudreaux Brown; brother, Walter Brown; and sisters, Nora Brown Rauch Nolia Brown Henry and Molly Brown Chauvin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mervin Fournier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Mervin G. Fournier, 63, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:30 a.m. June 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Audrey Guidry Fournier; father of Lester P., Philip J., Mervin G. II and David V. Fournier and Janet F. Fournier Baudoin. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mildred Naquin Fournier, and brothers. Ward and Earl Fournier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sadie Williams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Sadie F. Williams, 91, a native of Barataria and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bailey Cemetery in Barataria. She was the sister of Elzina Williams of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Williams; both parents, three brothers and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dusty Davis A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Houma for Dusty Earl Davis, 44, a native of New Roads and resident of Houma, who died at 11:50 a.m. June 7, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum. He was the husband of Nell Rita Marcel Davis; son of Gloria Mae Bordelon Davis Himel; stepson of Earl Himel; father of Amanda Ekiss of Houma; father-in-law of Escort Ekiss; brother of Tommy Floyd, Larry Len and Rodney Dale Davis; and grandfather of Bethany Ekiss. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Davis; and brother, Alfred Wayne Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dean Levron Funeral times are pending for Dean Francis Levron, 46, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 4:50 a.m. June 7, 2002. He was the son of Verna Boudreaux Levron; brother of Victor, Eugene and Alex Levron, Betty Fremin, Vera DeHart, Rita Robinson and Tina Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Levron Sr.; and brother, Franklin Levron Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Poindexter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Willie Poindexter, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, who died June 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Crescent Farm Cemetery in Houma. He was the devoted friend of Magaline Smith of Raceland; father of Sidney Poindexter of Des Allemands, Albert Lee Smith of Raceland, Minister Lorraine Fusilier of Houma, and Agnes Arvee of Houston, Texas; stepfather of Norman, Sterling, Harry, Donell, Albert, Patricia, and Grace Poindexter, all of Houma, Rita of Labadieville, Sherry of Des Allemands, and Ethel Poindexter of Raceland; brother of Joseph and Evest Poindexter of Raceland and Hazel Ruffin of Cleveland, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stell and Alice Poindexter; brothers, Clarence and William Poindexter; and sisters, Louise Thomason, Lizzie Williams and Mary Livas. He was Baptist and a former member of Jermia Masonic Lodge. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Curtis Oswalt Jr. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma for Curtis Leon Oswalt Jr., 71, a native of Marion, Ind., and resident of Houma, who died at 11 a.m. June 7,2002. He was the husband of Connie Duffey Oswalt; father of Curtis L Oswalt III of Indiana, Alan Dale Oswalt of Michigan, Greg Oswalt of Oklahoma and Deborah Oswalt of Indiana; brother of Melvin and Goldie Oswalt of Indiana and Nancy Oswalt of Massachusetts. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Leon Oswalt Sr. and Anna Austin Oswalt Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Abel Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero for Abel "Black" Pierce, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, who died June 9,2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. He was the husband of Odile Guidroz Pierce; father of Nickles and Gary Pierce and Joylean Pierce Blake; brother of Edvil and Vories Pierce, Elia Pierce Schoenberger, Liza P. Cheramie, Evellia P. Breaux, Francis P. Estay and Clarabelle P. Guidroz. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce. He retired from Avondale Shipyard after 33 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Immaculate Council 4222 of Marrero and was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Msgr. Richard Assembly. He was also a member of Waggaman Golden Age. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Clara Mae D. Plaisance, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:30 p.m. June 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the wife of Louis Jean Plaisance; mother of Rudy M., Louis John and Paula C. Plaisance; and sister of Jane St. Pierre, Pauline Cretini, Emelda Adams and Pearl Cheramie. She i s also survived by five grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; brother, John Duffy; sisters, Ida Lasseigne, Vivian Cheramie, Verna Thomassie and Louise Plaisance; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilcliff 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 Wilcliff J. Bourg, 71, a native and resident of Larose, who died June 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Mae Rose Chiasson and Garret B. Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Adia Estay Bourg. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emelda Streetman A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Emelda "Lucille" Naquin Streetman, 75, a native of Isle of Charles and resident of Raceland, who died June 10, 2002. Her body was donated to LSU Science in New Orleans. She was the mother of Alvin Foret Jr., John, Albert and Paul Solet, Betty Foret, Mary F. Landry, Evelynia and Gertie Solet and Mary Ann Landry: and sister of Butch Dardar, Earl and Ernest Naquin, Fred Verdin, Aline Bergeron, Lillian Pierre, Mary Naquin and Alice Albarado. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. D. Streetman; parents, Joseph Naquin and Gladys Billiot; son, Michael Foret; and brother Simon Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stella Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Stella Preyer Richard, 77, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, who died at 11:40 a.m. June 10, 2002. She was the wife of P. Leonce Richard; mother of Arnold G. of Luling, Henry J. of Houma and Walter A. Richard of Rhode Island, Nevelyn A. "Nev" Richard of Marrero and Janice LeCompte of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jr. and Corinne Boden Dreyer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Louis "Sam" Dufrene, 79, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, who died at 6:28 p.m. June 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Cestive and Melodia Dufrene and Angela Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemille and Sophie Rivet Dufrene; brothers, Whitney, Evans and George Dufrene; and sister, Lucille Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ja'Quan Poindexter A graveside service will be held at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland for Ja'Quan Quintez Poindexter, infant, of Raceland, who died June 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. He was the son of Cynthia Poindexter of Raceland and Phillip Bell of Larose; brother of Key'A'Najah Poindexter of Raceland; grandson of Cynthia Poindexter of Raceland, Kenneth and Lawrence Boyd of Raceland and Queen Bell of Larose; great-grandson of Mary Lee Poindexter of Raceland and Mary Bell of Larose; and great-great- grandson of Joseph Poindexter of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents, Celia Noble, Mitchell Wilson and Lula Mae Poindexter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Landon Gauthreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Landon George Gauthreaux, infant, of Houma, who died at 11:59 p.m. June 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Cody M. and Maggie Fuselier Gauthreaux of Houma; grandson of Paul and June Gauthreaux of Houma and Donald and Mary Fuselier of Raceland; great-grandson of Lowell LeBlanc of Houma, Harold and Doris Fuselier of Lockport and Albert M. and Dorothy Folse of Raceland; nephew of Melissa, Don and Josh Fuselier of Raceland and Chanci Gauthreaux of Houma; godson of Mandie Fuselier of Raceland and Jerriod Blanchard of Houma. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Sylvia LeBlanc and George and Lillian Gauthreaux; and aunt, Candace Gauthreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Sevin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for John D. Sevin, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:45 a.m. June 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Doris Chouest Sevin; father of Douglas, Philip, Paul and Thomas and Susan Sevin; father-in-law of Elaine, Theresa and Rhonda Sevin; grandfather of Kevin, Ty, Jarrod, John Paul and Courtney Sevin, Kara Dufrene and Celima Louviere; great-grandfather of Tyler Dufrene, Kaleb and Kaitlyn Louiviere, Adam and Will Sevin; and devoted friend of Steve and Barbara Eymard. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Adam and Odil Gautreaux Sevin; and sisters, Cecile Sevin Ferran and Laura Sevin Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Frye Jr. A religious service was held at noon Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux for David Frye Jr., 60, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, who died at 3:24 a.m. June 11, 2002. Burial was at the Christian Social Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Joann Frye of New Orleans; father of David Beniot, and Yvette Coleman of New Orleans; brother of Bishop Hurley Frye Sr., Minister James Frye, Gerald Frye, Claudell Frye, Johnnell Frye, Prophetess Joy Frye-Branch, Rose Dale Johnson, and Lou Ethel "Eula" Weatherspoon, all of Thibodaux, Charles Frye of White Plains, N.Y., Lionel Frye of Franklin, Shirley "Helen" Mae Coleman of Los Angles. Calif., Minister Olivia Boudreaux of Houston, Texas, and Mavis Williams of Prairieville, La. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Sr. and Doretha Picou Frye; stepmother, Lou Ethel Frye: brothers, Lawrence and Earl Frye; and sisters Lillie Harris and Francis Hamilton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Raymond J. Babin, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11 a.m. June 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gwen Gros Babin; son of Eula Knight Babin; father of Rae B. Adams and Renee Babin; father-in-law of Blake Adams; intended father-in-law of Rob Brower; brother of Joann Pierce and Mary Duet; brother-in-law of Don Gros; and grandfather of Shae, Jace and Hailee Adams. He was preceded by in death by father, Gaston L Babin; brother Ronnie Babin; brother Ronnie Babin; and sister, Peggy Pierce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Marcel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Paul S. Marcel, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9:30 a.m. June 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 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 the church cemetery. He was the husband of S ybil Chauvin Marcel; father of Clyde P. and Curtis A. Marcel, Cynthia M. Cortez and Brenda M. Reinhardt; brother of Wallace and Jenny Marcel. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace C. and Anne Blanchard Marcel; brother, Allen J. Marcel; and sister, Jaqueline M. Martin. He served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, and was a member of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens and American Legion Post 83. He enjoyed woodworking, flowers and his grandchildren. Donations to the American Heart and Diabetes Association and the Arthritis Foundation Louisiana Chapter are preferred ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Aucoin Funeral services are pending at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., for Barbara Lee Aucoin, 61, a resident of Brookhaven, Miss., and a native of Morgan City, who died at 3 p.m. June 12 as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. She was the sister of Genevieve Powell Linwood and Brent Lee, both of Morgan City; mother of Connie Smith, Denise White, Troy and Corey Aucoin of Brookhaven and Kyle Aucoin of Houston. Texas; grandmother of Rory and Jeremy Castille, Justin and Casey Smith, Kayla and Ashley Aucoin, Ryan, Cody and Emily White and Breanna Aucoin; and great-grandmother of Rowen Castille. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Aucoin; parents, William "Blackie" and Gertrude Ward Lee of Morgan City. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roger Aucoin Funeral services are pending at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., for Roger Aucoin, 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Brookhaven, who died at 2 p.m. June 12 from injuries from an automobile accident. He was the husband of Barbara Lee Aucoin; father of Connie Smith. Denise White, Troy and Corey Aucoin. all of Brookhaven, and Kyle Aucoin of Houston, Texas. He was the son of Sam and Mae Thibodeaux Aucoin; brother of Don Aucoin of Labadieville and Sally Clifton of Morgan City; grandfather of Rory and Jeremy Castille. Justin and Casey Smith. Kayla and Ashley Aucoin, Ryan, Cody and Emily White and Breanna Aucoin; and great-grandfather of Rowen Castille. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oliver Williams A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Oliver "Pin" Williams, 56, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 12, 2002. He was the brother of Clarence Jr. and Louis Williams of Thibodaux, and Glynn Williams of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Irma Williams ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Raymond J. Babin, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11 a.m. June 12. 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gwen Gros Babin; son of Eula Knight Babin; father of Rae B. Adams and Renee Babin; father-in-law of Blake Adams; intended father-in-law of Rob Brower; brother of Joann Pierce and Mary Duet; brother-in-law of Don Gros; and grandfather of Shae, Jace and Hailee Adams. He was preceded by in death by father, Gaston L. Babin; brother Ronnie Babin; brother Ronnie Babin; and sister, Peggy Pierce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wonit Boudreaux Sr. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Wonit "Papa Chicken" Boudreaux Sr., 63, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:30 p.m. June 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time at the church. He was cremated. He was the husband of Alberta Verdin Boudreaux; father of Ricky, Norris, Wonit Jr. and Johnny Boudreaux, Wiley Pellegrin and Timmy Toups, Cynthia Ford, Tammy Boudreaux, Peggy Hebert, Tinna Bergeron, Roxann Gregoire, Penny Reyer, Tammy Lopez, Amy Neely and Maggie June Perez; and brother of Davis Boudreaux, Olga Boudreaux and Earline Curole Savoie. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and four-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Rose Griffin Boudreaux; son, Ronnie Paul Boudreaux; brothers, Maurice and Morris Boudreaux; sister, Rosemary Loupe; and grandsons, Brandon and Bruce Leonard and Jared Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bootsey Edwards Bootsey Edwards, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30p.m. June 13, 2002. No services will be held. He was the very good friend of Mary Francis Billiot; son of Ive Edwards and Laura Graham; and brother of Kirby George Edwards and Anabella Theriot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosie James A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge for Rosie Lee James, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:15 p.m. June 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lily Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. She was the wife of Maurice James; mother of Claudell, Maurice, Johnell and Frances James; sister of Melvin P., Raymond, Lawrence P. Jr. and Henry Jackson, Essie Mae Bartley and Lorraine Ellis and godmother of Anita Rounds. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Sr. and Dorothy Jackson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacquelyn Pontif Funeral times are pending for Jacquely "Jackie" Ricks Pointif, 66, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Gray, who died at 9:10 p.m. June 13, 2002. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the wife of Robert Pontif Sr. of Gray; mother of Robert Jr. of Bayou Blue, David of Houma and Patrick of Gray and Margaret Pontif of Mandeville; and sister of Robert Ricks of Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Margaret Delaune Ricks. She was a retired register nurse with 30 years of service. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Raymond Joseph Bergeron, 80, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, who died June 14, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lela Cadiere Bergeron; and brother of Donald Bergeron Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Nettie Leonard Bergeron; brothers, Lester Jr. and Henry Bergeron; and sisters. Mable Bonvillain, Eula Mae Blanchard and Lydia LeCompte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Chauvin Peter "Pete" Antoine Chauvin, 67, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Montegut, died June 14, 2002. He was cremated. He was the husband of Brenda B. Chauvin; father of Darren Chauvin and Crystal Chauvin Danos; brother of Ennis, Bobby, Percy, Floyd and Lloyd Chauvin, Doris Chauvin Duplantis and Sybil Chauvin Marcel. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Beatrice Samanie Chauvin; and a granddaughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Katie Toups DeSilvey A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Katie Toups DeSilvey, 99, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:06 a.m. June 14, 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She was the mother of Roy DeSilvey Jr. of Como, Texas; and sister of Ellis Toups Jr. of Chalmette, Anna Moran of New Orleans and Bessie Capiano of Biloxi, Miss. She is also surviv ed by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy DeSilvey Sr.; parents, Ellis Sr. and Dorsina Foret Toups; daughter, Elizabeth Ware; and sisters, Louise Luke, Mabel Murray and Alice Halphen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Anthony Duet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Charles Anthony Duet Sr., 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, who died at 12:20 a.m. June 14, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Charles Jr. and David Duet Sr., Anna Mae Banowetz, Betty Melancon and Iris Bergeron; father-in-law of Ellen Duet, Virginia Duet, Donald Banowetz, Kenneth Melancon and Kenneth Bergeron. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and five step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aimee Waguespack Duet; parents, Dave and Celeste Marcel Duet; granddaughter, Celeste Mary Duet; step-grandson, John Matthew Melancon; brother, Irvin Dhuet; and sisters, Daisy Thibodaux, Inez Gros, Bessie Pontiff and Eve Monnier. He was an active parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He was the church fair chairman, a member of the Usher's Society, a charter member of the Schriever Volunteer Fire Department and also served as fire chief and other officers. He was a chairman of the Fireman's Fair for numerous years. A Schriever fire truck was named "Charlie" in his honor. Duet was a retired Terrebonne Parish school bus driver, who received the Terrebonne Parish School Bus Drivers Association Award for 41 years of safe driving. He also received the Roland Thibodaux Memorial Award for many years of service to the safety of Terrebonne Parish children. Duet was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Police Jury and Parish Council for 32 years. He served as president of the Police Jury from 1976-78. During his tenure, he obtained funds and land for projects in the Schriever area, including the Terrebonne Parish Library near H.L Bourgeois, the water plant in Schriever, two recreation centers and the Schriever overpass. He was a past member of the Waterworks Dist. No. 1 board and served on the advisory board of the Schriever branch of First National Bank. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esther Fox A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Esther Authement Fox, a native of Cut Off and resident of Poparville, Miss., who died 6:30 a.m. June 14, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Raymond Fox; mother of Warren Bourg Jr. of Covington, Pam Bourg Landry of New Orleans and Barbara Bourg of Puerto Rico; and sister of Oscar Authement of Cut Off. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Warren Bourg Sr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Authement; and sisters, Edith Authement Bourg and Mildred "Mickey" Authement Rebstock. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dudley Haynes A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Dudley Ray Haynes, 66, a native of Brandon, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 9:57 a.m. June 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Easter Hammill Haynes of Houma; father of Timothy Haynes, Johnnie Wise and Lyndal Owens; father-in-law of Tammy Haynes, Wayne Wise and Don Owens; brother of Herbert Haynes and Thelma Flake; grandfather of Richard Wise, Stuart Wise, Kathleen Wise, Jamie Owens, Janelle Owens, Candice and Courtney Haynes; grandfather-in-law of Tricia and Jackies Wise; and great-grandfather of Alexander Wise. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur and Carrie Elizabeth Kyzar Haynes; brother, Fred Marshall Haynes; and sisters Mary Sue Strong and infant twins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Daniel McNamara Sr. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Daniel Hayden McNamara Sr., a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 14, 2002. His body was donated to LSU Science in New Orleans. He was the husband of Noemie Ayo McNamara; father of Daniel H. McNamara Jr. of New Orleans, John and Dot McNamara of Schriever and Mary Ellen M. and Raymond Duet of Baton Rouge; brother of Alida Rose M. Ruth of Thibodaux and John Pat McNamara of New Orleans; grandfather of Renee' Gautreaux of Labadieville, Eric McNamara of Houma, Michael and Jerome Duet of Baton Rouge; and great-grandfather of Ashley McNamara, Caroline Gautreaux, Kobi and Hayden Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maybelle Rose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Chapel for Maybelle Ann Rose, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Choctaw, who died at 12:30 a.m. June 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home Wednesday. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Chackbay. She was the mother of Terry and Kristoffer Rose and Synde R. Rink; sister of Claude Jr., Hebert Bernard, Barbara Ber, Juanita Dupre, Claudia Guillot and Hope Ordoyne. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Rose Jr.; parents, Claude J. Bernard Sr., and Lucy T. Bernard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maurice Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Maurice Terrebonne, 75, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 1:20 a.m. June 14, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Blanche Edwina Terrebonne; father of Maurice Jr. and David Terrebonne, Sheila Bradberry and Marisa Soderstrum; brother of Alberta Rocjette, Eugene Stielow and Olivette Nelson; grandfather of Bobby Jr. and Mia Bradberry, Alaina, Ariel, Maurice III and Seth Terrebonne, Matthew, Gerald III and Mallori Soderstrum; and great-grandfather of Jenna Bradberry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nocess and Innocent Verdin Terrebonne; brothers, Maxime, Hypolite, Andrew, Leo and Opte Terrebonne; and sister, Leady Passaro He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ridley Westerman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. John for Ridley John Westerman, 62, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. June 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Alleman Westerman; father of Michael and Ronnie Westerman, Carman W. Duhon, and Rhonda Naquin; brother of Leroy, Camille Jr., Roy and Russel Westerman, Lilly W. Webb, Geraldine W. Percle, and Ella Mae Adams. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille Sr. and Lilly Chamberlain Westerman; brother, Roland Westerman; and one granddaughter. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stephanie Dumond A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Stephanie Gaudet Dumond, 51, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 5:28 a.m. June 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wilvin Dumond; daughter of Stanley and Phyllis Norton Gaudet; mother of Jeremy and Joshua Dumond; and sist er of Lonnie Gaudet and Diana Melancon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Marie Dumond. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Guion A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Bernice Hebert Guion, 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Morgan City, who died at 5:25 p.m. June 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James F., Thomas and William Guion, Peggy Elizabeth Hayes, and Judith Barousse; sister of Leonard Hebert, Anna Mae Bergeron, and Cleon Maronge. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Guion; parents, Frank and Mae Leonard Hebert; and sisters, Frances Badeaux, and Marion Vemon Linder. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Betty Gautreaux Pitre, 69, a native of Bayou DuLarge and resident of Houma, who died at 1:50 a.m. June 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Obrey Joseph Pitre of Houma; mother of Jesse P. Triche of Theriot, Mark A. Triche of Houma, Daniel J. Triche of Eufaula, Okla., Mona T. Chruma and Cheryl T. Lirette of Houma; and sister of Lawrence Gautreaux Jr. of Houma, LeRoy A. Gautreaux of Bayou Blue, Beulah Boudlouche, Eulah Cadiere and Gloria Bergeron of Houma. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Triche; parents, Lawrence Joseph and Clothilde Boudreaux Gautreaux; son, Bobby J. Triche; and grandchildren, Monica Ann Triche and Kamber Danielle Triche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verna Madere A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Verna Robichaux Madere, 71, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:45 a.m. June 15, 2002. She was cremated. She was the mother of Kathleen Madere, Cecile M. Sanders, Carolyn and Patsy Madere; and sister of Milton and Tu Robichaux and Velma Mayet. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentice "Pat" Madere Jr.; parents, Merile "Nick" and Cerita Babin Robichaux; and brothers, Huey and Herman 'T Man" Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leo Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Leo Dalmars Verdin, 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died June 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Georgina Verdin; and brother of Harris, Willis and Ebdon Verdin, Bridgette Naquin and Ezoline Hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, Mayfield Verdin; brother, Frankie Verdin; and sister, Ezola Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florian Hardberger Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Florian Max Hardberger Sr., 87, a native of Atlanta and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the father of F. Max Jr., Dorris "Dotty" and Karl W. Hardberger; stepfather of Pearl Ladelle, Norma Rae DeFreese and Rita Naquin Rivault. He is also survived by a sister, three grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 23 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorris Windham Hardberger; second wife, Bennie Bailet Naquin Hardberger; parents, Willis Otis and Tamar Wilson Hardberger; and one brother. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and a retired professor at Nicholls State University. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walton Verdin Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church in Golden Meadow for Walton Joseph Verdin Sr., 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, who died June 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home- in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Russell, Walton Jr. and Lany Verdin, Sheila Rogers and Lisa LeBouef; brother of Menton Verdin and Eula Mae Falgout; and half-brother of Vincent and Ernest Billiot. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Fredia Washley Verdin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Allemand Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eunice J. Allemand Sr., 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:50 a.m. June 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Eunice Allemand Jr., Judy A. Cretini, Mona A. Pierce, Jeanette A. St. Cyr and Amy A. Rogers; and devoted friend of Elta Cheramie. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred LeBlanc Allemand; parents, Adam and Emma McEvers Allemand; brothers, Noah. Scuddy and Ovea Allemand; and sisters, Edith Madere, Lucia LeBlanc, Lucille Callais and Rena Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Boudreaux Mary Catherine Boudreaux, 73, a native of Lake Providence and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. June 17, 2002. Burial services will be held in Baton Rouge at a later date. She was the mother of Linda Landry and Pam Graf; and sister of C.J. Myrick, Bobbie Jackson and Fay Webster. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Thelma Greer Myrick; and sons, Michael Austin and Daniel Ray Humphries. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Lillian Bourgeois Brunet, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:45 a.m. June 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leslie and Skip Brunet; mother of Lorna Samanie, Arlene Hingle, Julie Dufrene and Christina Coulon; and sister of Leon "LJ." Bourgeois Jr., Earline Pitre and Doris Kiffe. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin F. Brunet; and parents, Leon Sr. and Martha Pitre Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Clark A memorial service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Kenneth "Cowboy" Clark, 39, a native and resident of Raceland, who died June 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He was the husband of Darlene Clark; son of Sandra Clark; father of Triston J. and Terrell J. Clark and Charlene Tyler; father-in-law of Candi Clark and Shane Tyler; grandson of Auverne Lewis; brother of Christina Clark. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Seth Tyler and Brennon Clark. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Clark. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Hadley A religious servi ce was held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Edward Andrew Hadley, 42, a native and resident of Raceland, who died' at 8:55 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Dorothy Hadley of Raceland; brother of Herbert Hadley of Jacksonville, Florida, Jonathan Hadley of Picayune, Miss., and Sidney Hadley of Raceland. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Gianelloni A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Helen Rader Gianelloni, 61, a native of New Iberia and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:45 p.m. June 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ed Gianelloni of Napoleonville; mother of Edward IV and Gerald Gianelloni; mother-in-law of Rhonda and Leslie Gianelloni; and sister of Norris Rader. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ida Mae Hebert Rader; sister, Verna Lee Day; and brother, T.C. Rader. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patrick Kelpsch A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Patrick Kennedy Kelpsch, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died June 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Eva Lou Hatch Kelpsch of Houma; father of Michael Patrick, Dale Kennedy and Pat Edmund Kelpsch, Ginny K Babin of Gray and Gisele K. Lirette of Houma. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Eula Kennedy Kelpsch; brother, Irvin Fay Kelpsch; sister, Marguerite Clair Kelpsch. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kaja Babin A graveside service was held at 9 a.m. today at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport for Kaja Ann Babin, infant, who died June 18, 2002. She was the daughter of Jason Babin and Kelley Guidry; granddaughter of Kelly Guidry, Wanda St. Pierre and Richard Babin; sister of Jason Babin Jr. and Beau Babin. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cynthia Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip Kerne Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at David Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia for Philip Adolphe Kerne, Jr., 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Iberia, who died June 18. 2002. Burial will be at Holy Family Mausoleum in New Iberia. He was the husband of Ida Mae Richard Kerne; father of Karen E. Kemp, Rodney J. and Philip A. Kerne, and Brenda K. Weber; and brother of Yvonne K. Beniot. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in dea'h by his parents, Philip A Sr. and Cecile Bourgeois Kerne; and brother, Leufroid Kerne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pansy LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue for Pansy Hebert LeBlanc, 87, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:45 a.m. June 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be al St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Merril Scott; sister of Arden Hebert, Eoria H. Dugas, and Lois H. North. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand P. LeBlanc; parents, Aurelie and Augustine Naquin Hebert; sons, Melvin R. and Daniel J. LeBlanc; brothers, Webb, Reis, Ivel. Herod and Earl Hebert; sisters, Beulah H. Dupre and Cynthia H. Rhodes. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Her hobbies included gardening and cooking. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Coleman Sr. A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Thomas Coleman Sr., 51, a native of Ladadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died June 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Burial will be at church cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Coleman; father of Latonya Sandifer, LaChristal Carter, Latisha Willis, Thomas Jr., Nickeo, and Jonathan Coleman; and brother of Marion Jones, Rosetta Anderson, Katherine Kinchen, Verna Toussaint, Virginia Butler, Angela Williams, Willie and Gerald Coleman. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Enola Carter; and sister, Velina Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elnora Mack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elnora Coulon Mack, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to funeral time at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial will be at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the wife of Charles Mack. Sr.; mother of Charles, Jr., Lawrence, Eugene, John Paul, Donald and Raymond Mack, Jacqueline, Alberta, Rachel and Selina Mack, Anna Duncan, Stephanie Triggs and Rhonda Robinson; and sister of Earl Coulon Jr., Victor, Johnny Larry Coulon and Lois Morgan. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Alberta Coulon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Trevelyn Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Trevelyn Claire Pitre, 34, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:45 a.m. June 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 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 daughter of Eustice and Patricia Dianne Stevens Pitre of Houma; granddaughter of Genevieve Stevens of Lockport; mother of Brandon Chad and Reagen Michele Fonscca, both of Houma; and sister of Craig James Pitre, Tammy Marcel and Nikki Pitre, all of Houma. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Guy Stevens Sr., Eustice Sr. and Rose Pitre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Teresa Boudreaux A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray for Teresa Denise Boudreaux, 37, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died June 19, 2002. She was the wife of Michael George Boudreaux; daughter of Nelda Grace Nowlin; mother of Corey Michael, Bryan Willis and Kaz James Boudreaux and Aubri Lee Knight; and sister of Eddie Ray Jones, Michael Donald Jones, Blake Howard, Lena Delores Wilkerson and Wanda Ann Hebert. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Ray Jones; and grandson, Cameron Michael Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jerry Guillot Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Thibodaux for Jerry Guillot Jr., 47, a native of southern California and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. June 19, 2002. He was the husband of Linnett Lunsford Guillot; son of Gerald and June Lopez Guillot; father of Melissa G. Arceneaux; and brother of Brian Guillot and Renee Graves. He is also survived by two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Etienne Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Etienne Roy Lirette, 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, who died at 9:15 a.m. June 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Madeline Engeron Lirette of Bourg; father of Clark Lirette of Raceland; grandfather of Penny Freeman of LaPlace, Stephanie Chessher of Texas, Cam Mesche of Bourg, Arthur J. and Jesse Lirette, both of Raceland; and great-grandfather of Eugene, Sidney and Amanda Chessher, all of Texas, Samantha Lirette of Raceland, Phillip and Roy Lirette of Mississippi and James E. Mesche of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur J. and Elise LeCompte Lirette; brothers, Clyde, Leeward and Marcus Lirette; sisters, Garnete Guidry and Stella Ellender; daughter-in-law, Cressie Lirette; and great-grandson, Michael Lirette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henderson Smith A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Henderson "Member" John Smith Sr., 59, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:05 a.m. June 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. He was the husband of Patricia Smith of Raceland; father of Henderson Smith Jr., Chase Poindexter, Antoinette Smith and Shirley Poindexter of Raceland, Allison S. Campbell of Baton Rouge and Charissa Brown of Thibodaux; and brother of Delores Hill Pollard of Boutte, Glister Hardy of West Lake and Lucille Moten of New Orleans. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Lucille Smith; brothers, James Jr. and Louis Smith; and sisters, Sarah Jefferson and Shirley Mason. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Cannon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Doris Stevens Cannon, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:45 p.m. June 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James M. Cannon Jr.; mother-in-law of Cheryl Cannon; sister of Van Stevens, Marguerite Bartell, Marcella Stevens and Betty Bergeron; grandmother of Elizabeth C. Woody and Emily Cannon; and great-grandmother of Jordan and Kendall Woody. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Cannon Sr.; parents, Alfred and Zulma Maronge Stevens; and brother, Kervin Stevens. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jerry Guillot Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Thibodaux for Jerry Guillot Jr., 47, a native of southern California and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 a.m. June 19, 2002. He was the husband of Linnett Lunsford Guillot; son of Gerald and June Lopez Guillot; father of Melissa G. Arceneaux; and brother of Brian Guillot and Renee Graves. He is also survived by two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Cheramie A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Galliano for Mary C. Cheramie, 61, a native of Sarepta and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 6:55 a.m. June 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Nelson "Buddy" Cheramie III, Kevin Cheramie, and Frazia Cheramie Terrebonne; sister of Irven "Butch" Corwine and Judy Gale Lewis; and grandmother of Gary, Ariel, and Seth Terrebonne, Debbie, Stephanie, Caden, Cara, Caz and Camryn Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Gladys Perkins Corwine. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arnold Eschete A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma for Arnold John Eschete, 58, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:50 a.m. June 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. He was the husband of Carol Stubna Eschete of Houma; father of Darryl H. Eschete, Barbara Ann E. Martin of Houma and Renee' E. Doust of Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia; and brother of Morris P. Eschete of Houma and Dolores Eschete Wallis of Palacios, Texas. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston Paul 'Tex" and Libby Blanchard Eschete; and brother. Clayton Eschete. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois Farkas A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lois Marie Thibodeaux Farkas, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:55 a.m. June 20, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Steve J. Farkas Jr., Suzie Bulot, Belinda Farkas, Stephanie White and Melissa Chopcatte; and sister of Mable Martin and Pearl Bergeron. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve J. Farkas Sr.; parents, Andrew Sr. and Josephine Pellegrin Thibodeaux; brother, Andrew Thibodeaux Jr.; sisters, Alice Boudreaux, Emily Picou, Viley Lapeyrouse and Eula Brunet. She was a retired co-owner of Steve's Repair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifton Giroir Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Clifton "Slim" Joseph Giroir Sr., 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, who died at 6:30 a.m. June 21, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sally Mayet Giroir; father of Clifton Jr., Carold and Harold Giroir and Brenda G. Cordray, and brother of Hazel St. Germain and Adeline Simoneaux. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armend and Delia Cavalier Giroir; brother, Wilton Giroir; and sister, Mable G. Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adlies Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Adlies "George" Thibodaux, 85, a native and resident of Choupic, who died June 21, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vergia "Margie" Clement Thibodaux; father of Kevin Thibodaux, Anna Delatte, and Priscilla T. Benoit; and brother of Mary Ann "Ocenia" T. Maronge. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Annie Gros Thibodaux; daughter, Patsy Thibodaux; brother, Nolan Thibodaux; and sisters, Anna T. Oncale, Abby T. Landry, Gladys Thibodaux and Emily Percle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Rita Mae Chaisson Landry, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 p.m. June 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 today and p.m. from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ronald P. Landry Sr. of Houma; mother of Ronald Jr., Gilbert, Andrew and Lee Landry, Vivian L. Fonsceca, Rita L. Gisclair and Lisa L. Boudreaux; and sister of Glyn and Lindberg Chaisson, Mary Ann Pitre, Muriel Rodrigue, Barbara LeBouef and Shirley Lodrigue. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Viola Lombas Chaisson; sons, Robert and Jimmy Landry; daughter, Gale Landry; brother, Roger Chaisson; sister , Thelma Gisclair; and grandson, Joshua Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Diana Autin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Diana Marie Pellegrin Autin, 54, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 p.m. June 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph Autin; mother of Joey Autin and Cheryl Ann Autin Callahan; and sister of Lee Roy Pellegrin, Sherlene Bouclreaux, Lillian Blanchard, Thelma Blanchard, Virginia Brevelle and Cecile Guidry. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Amy Marie Hebert Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilbert Gros Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Wilbert Joseph Gros Sr., 72, a native of Morgan City and resident of Theriot, who died at 7:15 a.m. June 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery. He was the son of Geraldine "Jean" Gros of Theriot; father of Wilbert Jr., Ronald, Gary and Jeremy Gros, Sarah Chaisson and Lisa Francis; and brother of V.A., Junius and Daniel Gros, Evelyn Hernandez, Linda Daigle, Anna Belle Miller, Patsy Blanconeaux, Lorraine Stott, Shirley Alleman, Doris Bergeron, Gertrude Scully and Rita Gros. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Richard Morgan A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Richard Adelbert Morgan, 74, a native of Haverhill, Mass., and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 a.m. June 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. He was the husband of Margie Imogene Rasmussen Morgan; father of Richard Jr., and Ronald Morgan, Deborah Morgan, Karen Kasicki, Candace Williams, Holly Ingram, Pamela Morgan, Darlene Allen; stepfather of Francine Verret; and brother of Eugene, Kenneth and Mary Morgan. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard C. and Lillian Bertrand Morgan; stepson, Mert Blanchard; and brother Don Morgan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Vasquez A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Full Gospel Church in Galliano for Shirley Cheramie Vasquez, 65, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:25 a.m. June 23, 2002. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Larry and Jimmy Vasquez, Gail Allemand, Jennifer Barbour and Susan Claire; and sister of Autry, Harold and Danny Cheramie, Verna Theriot, and Rowena Chauvin. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odon and Mary Mae Gisclair Cheramie. She was a homemaker and parishioner of Full Gospel Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adrian Reyes Adrian Reyes, an infant of Charles Parish, died at 2:52 a.m. June 23, 2002. He was the son of Daniel N. Reyes and Debby M. Parfait; brother of Jaramie Joseph Naquin Jr. and Destiny Parfait; and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Mauro Reyes, Sandra Harbord and Deborah Parfait. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Parfait. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Beary Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Edward "Ned" Douglas White Beary Jr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Jacqueline Boudreaux Beary; father of Edward Douglas White III and James Patrick Beary and Theresa Marie Taylor, father-in-law of Tammei Beary and Charles Taylor; brother of Elizabeth Stagni, Marie Kearns and Barbara Norman; son-in-law of Melba A. Boudreaux; and brother-in-law of Conrad Stagni, Buck Kearns and David Norman, Jerry, Suzanne, Larry, Dorothy, Michael, Tammy, Cynthia and Alice Boudreaux, Cathy and Ronald Hernandez and Janice Evans; and grandfather of Matthew Julian Taylor, Lacy, Dakota, Haley, Heather and Jesse Beary, Tara Lynn Birchfield and Canner Elliot Wessinger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward D. W. Sr. and Marie F. Beary. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue for Lucille "Lucy" Breaux Thibodaux, 89, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 11:19 p.m. June 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at church. Burial will be at St. Louis Mausoleum. She was the mother of Robert, Alvy and Nolan Thibodaux, Flavia Richard, Lillian Percle, Florence Hall, Helen Dupre, Ella Percle, and Lorraine Rogers. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four step-great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Joseph Thibodaux; parents, Dorza and Victorine Sonnier Breaux; daughter, Viola Oncale; brother, Alcide Breaux; and sisters Elizabeth Navarro, Annette Migliore and Lena Daigle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Juanita Mattingly A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Juanita Marie LaBauve Mattingly, 75, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, who died at 4:40 p.m., June 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at White Castle Cemetery in White Castle. She was the mother of Juanita Frances Mattingly, Francis Jr., John Sr. and Roy Mattingly; sister of John and Jules LaBauve, Marie Stagg and Winifred Landry. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis T. Mattingly, Sr.; parents, John A. and Marie Arbour LaBauve; and brother, Thomas Wilfred LaBauve. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glynn Carlos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Glynn Joseph Carlos, 54, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1 p.m. June 26, 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. He was the husband of Trudy Ella Marie Percle Carlos; and brother of Dale Carlos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Joseph and Dorothy Margaret Ford Carlos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black for Anthony "Toney" Claude Blanchard, 89, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, who died at 7:40 p.m. June 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 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. He was the father of Darryl Blanchard and Janice B. Breaux; and brother of Owen P. and Carl J. Blanchard, Mildred B. Dupre and Eva B. Hebert. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violeda Hebert Blanchard; parents, Theophile and Mary Trah an Blanchard; brothers, Morris, Curtis and Enos Blanchard; and sister, Lorraine B. Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Howard Crochet Jr. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Howard Joseph Crochet Jr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9:50 a.m. June 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Joyce Mary Cunningham Crochet of Houma; father of Michael John and Tony Paul Crochet and Dona Detiveaux; and brother of Rita Mae LeBoeuf. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Joseph Sr. and Leona Agnes Songe Crochet; and sister, Joyce Marguerite Crochet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dawn LeBoeuf A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Dawn Marie LeBoeuf, 11, a native of Houma and resident of Chackbay, who died at 3 a.m. June 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. She was the daughter of Andrew and Shirley Pittman Ponvelle; sister of David I.eBouef, Joshua and Matt Rodrigue, Joe, Billy and Michael Vaughn; Jason Ponvelle, Victoria Rodrigue, Joyce Belote, Shirley Trosclair, Cathy Earl, Martha Rodrigue, Diane Borne and Peggy Vaughn. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jill Vaughn. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samuel Simon A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Samuel Simon, 60, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Los Angeles, who died June 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eurydice M. Simon, son of Hilda Brown Simon of Paincourtville and brother of Joyce Whitaker of White Castle, Rosa Jane Simon, Hilda Gayle Anthony and Rummel Simon, all of Paincourtville, Robert Simon Jr. of Los Angeles and Malcolm Simon of Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Simon Sr., and sisters, Audrey Clay and Gloria Simon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ashanti Starks A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery for Ashanti Starks, infant, who died June 28, 2002. She was the daughter of Barbara Starks; sister of Michelle, Merica, Antonio, Jamal, and Zyshanne Starks; and granddaughter of Albert and Janice Starks Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aldonia Brown A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Aldonia "Cal" Brown, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:33 p.m. June 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn, La. She was the mother of Robert Brown, Darrel Mathieu, Betty Williams and Aldonia Charles, all of Raceland, and Carolyn Cooper of Houma; and sister of Nolan, Royal and Mary Alice Brown, all of Raceland, Royal Lee Brown of Hammond, Vereselee Smith, and Dianna White of Thibodaux, Mary Ingram of Gonzales, La., and Agnes Brown of Texas. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Sr., and Agnes Charles Brown; daughter, Carrie Poindexter; and brothers. Octave Brown, Edward Brown Jr., and Clinton Brown. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Mousseau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, for David Dale Mousseau, 43, a native of Fort Bragg, N.C., and a resident of Lockport who died June 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cathy Niles Mousseau; son of Wilford R. Mousseau, father of Shawn, Michael, Dirk, Joseph and John Mousseau, Christian Anne Mousseau and Paula Ocheron; brother of Royal, Gil, Glenn, Shay, and Roger Mousseau, Diane Ougel, Sheila, LeBouef and Gerine Stevens. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rezny Mousseau; and brothers, Michael, John and Dirk Mousseau. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Calvin Dufrene A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Calvin J. "T-shirt" Dufrene, 72, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 11:01 p.m. June 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the husband of Delores Plaisance Dufrene; father of Kevin and Craig Dufrene and Cynthia Wiltz; brother of Samuel Dufrene and Gladys Matherne. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one adopted grandchild and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Josephine Frickey Dufrene; brothers, Jeffery, Nelvm "Duke" and Chester Dufrene; and sisters, Nellie Comardelle and Bernice Dufrene. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolden Johnson A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Nolden Joseph Johnson, 60, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. June 30, 2002. He was the husband of Bertha Folse Johnson of Thibodaux; son of Lena Johnson of Labadieville; father of Renwick, Tyrone and Ronnie Lynn Johnson, Renita Moffett, Jacqueline Erwin, and Rhonda Lee Graham all of New Orleans, Beritina Marie Johnson and Lisa Pierre of Thibodaux, and Byron Johnson of North Carolina; brother of Willie, Lawrence and Lloyd Johnson, Geraldine Toups and Lois Brown of Thibodaux, Tommie Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kasharon Duncan of Houma. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Johnson Jr.; and brother, Louis Johnson Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jamicheal Spencer A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pleasant View Baptist Church Jamichael Clarence Spencer, 12, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, who died June 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. He is the son of Melissa Wallis Hardin and Frederick Spencer; grandson of Cal and Dianne Abbott and John and Anne Newsome and Thomas Spencer; and great- grandson of Doris Wolfe. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Anderson; and great- grandfather, Clarence Wolfe.