Obituaries of MARCH 2003 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: 8 Jun 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 Ronald Blanchard Ronald P. Blanchard, 68, a native and resident of Pierre Part, died at 1:15 p.m. March 1, 2003. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday and 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his former first wife, Cecile Crochet; his former second wife, Catherine Moore; daughters, Maria Hebert, Rochelle Blanchard and DWanna Ford, all of Pierre Part, and Deirdre Blanchard of Lafayette; sons, Mark Blanchard and Nicholas Blanchard, both of Pierre Part, and Jonathan Blanchard of Holly Ridge: a daughter-in-law, Theresa Blanchard of Holly Ridge; brothers, Wilbert, Isley and Harold Blanchard, all of Pierre Part; 12 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Euphamie Guillot Blanchard; sisters, Ozile Blanchard and Annette Matherne; brothers, Ramsey, Ancline, Gaubert, Andrew, Colomb, Wilson and Gibson Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Rome A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Joseph "Roger" Rome, 73, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died March 1, 2003. Burial was at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelie Carriere Rome; daughters Madonne Rome Triche and Yvette Rome Bryant; brothers, Donald, Allen and Alfred Rome; sister, Mary Rome Ordoyne; grandchildren, Cedric Rome, Blair Triche, Coty Rome, Tyler Webre and Madison Bryant He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlando and Amelie Falgoust Rome; son, Eugene Rome; brother, Gerald Rome; and sisters, Madeline Rome and Marion Rome. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elda B. Billiot Elda B. Billiot, 85, a native and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 4:20 p.m. March 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by sons, Nollis and LeRay Billiot; daughters, Enola Landry and Rose Sampey; eight grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren, two step great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus Billiot; parents, Norbert and Lucy Verret Billiot; son, Alles Billiot; daughter, Leola Dufrene; brothers, Sylvest, Freddie and Orville Billiot; and a sister, Ada Prosper. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Bradley Gerald Bradley, 57, a native of Raceland and resident of Baytown, Texas, died March 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bradley of Baytown; sons, Gerald Jr., and Calvin Bradley, Davey and Terry Folse, Ernest, Jason. Joseph Jr. and Linus Shelvin and Tyson Norris; daughters, Angella Bradley, Donchita Meade, Adrianna Harrell, Joycelyn Raymond and Yolanda Robertson; brothers, Robert Kelso, Royal Meade, the Rev. Roland Bradley. Donald and Ronald Bradley; sisters, Leona Johnson, Enell Brown, Elandra, Mvrian and Louise Bradley, Lillie Smith, Gloria Dorsey, Cheryl Washington and Ann Cryder; 29 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Thomas Sr. and Marjorie Meade Bradley; first wife, Catherine McGloria Bradley; son, Bernard Bradley; and brothers, Thomas Jr., Lloyd and Earl Ellis Bradley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Falgout Sr. Harold "Red" Joseph Falgout Sr., 81, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died March 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Harold Jr. of New Orleans, Charles Sr. of Galliano and Patrick Falgout of Houma; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cleolie Robertson Falgout; brothers, Arthur and Albert Falgout; and sisters, Antonia Jarvis and Elsie Falgout. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Marie Galjour A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Rita Marie Galjour, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:10 a.m. March 2, 2003. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Russell Sr. and Reed Galjour; two sisters, Amelia Grabert and Lillian Rabalais; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Galjour Jr.; parents, Optie and Antoinia Galliano Rousse; and a brother, Lester Rousse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leon Louis Jr. Leon Michael John Louis Jr., an infant, died March 2, 2003. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Leon Michael John Louis Sr. and Tausha Duncan; brother, Vontrell Joseph Boyd Jr., grandmother, Barbara Duncan; and great- grandmother, Gertie Duncan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Smith Jr. Arthur N. Smith Jr., 79, a native of Texas and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. March 2. 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Crematorium Inc. He is survived by sons, Wayne N. Sr. and Dale Smith; a daughter, Tina L Smith; brothers, Richard and Emmitt Smith; three grandchildren and eighth great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Lee Ruskey Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claude Adams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Claude Albert (Coon) Adams Sr., 73, a native and resident of Lockport. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Adams; daughters, Barbara Boudreaux and Lillian Lefort; a brother, Joseph Adams Jr.; a sister, Rita Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma A. Adams; parents, Joseph Adams Sr. and Josephine Theriot Adams; a son, Claude Adams Jr.; a daughter, Marlene A Gros; and a great-grandchild. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Linda Chiasson Linda B. Chi asson, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Johnny, Jeffery and Jimmy Chiasson; daughter, Janet Chiasson; daughters-in-law, Gertie Champagne Chiasson and Dorothy Folse; 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three step- great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Octave Chiasson; parents, Alcee and Selvina Curole Boudreaux; brothers, Clement and Alcest Boudreaux; and sister, Mae Loupe. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Collins Clara Daigle Collins, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:30 a.m. March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Collins; sons, Russell A and Michael J. Collins; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic Sr. and Isabelle Torres Daigle; brother, Dominic Daigle Jr.; and sisters, Eliza Momalo, Lucy Kass and Suzie Delgrandile. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Curole Aline Adams Curole, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:37 p.m. March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Shain Sr. and Hilary Curole; brothers, Adolph Jr. and Murphy Adams; sisters, Maude Ulrich, Ethel Rome, Marion Birdsall, Sheila Adams and Wanda Danos; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Joseph Curole; parents. Adolph Sr. and Jeanne Boudreaux Adams; son, Haywood Curole: and daughter, Sharia Trahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Gaudet Paul J. Gaudet, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Dolese Gaudet; sons, Paul Tom Gaudet, M.D. and Michael J. Gaudet; daughters, Cora Jean G. Price and Frances Ann G. Holden; sons-in-law, Gary Price and Thomas Holden; daughters-in-law, Carol and Marjorie Gaudet: 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. and Odelia Knoblock Gaudet; brother, Charles F. Gaudet; and sister, Marie G. Doolittle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brad LeBlanc Brad C. LeBlanc, 36, a native and resident of Larose, died March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his grandmother who raised him, Iona Theriot LeBlanc; parents, Donald and Susan Chiasson; brother, Steve Chiasson; and sisters, Ticey Becnel, Renel Pedro and Teri Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia Terry Olivia Terry, 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 p.m.- March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Mattie Terry and Martha Truehill of Napoleonville, Albertine Terry of Houma, and Hazel Sheffie of Thibodaux; sons, Howard, Robert and Eric Terry, all of Napoleonville; sister, Agnes Hamilton of Napoleonville; brothers, Alfred Terry of Napoleonville and David Williams of Nebraska; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ross and the Rev. Albert Terry Sr.; son Albert Terry Jr.; brothers, Samuel Dickerson and Junious Dickerson; and one great-grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rebecca Williams Rebecca "Bet" Elizabeth Jenkins Williams, 56, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Terrytown, died at 1:10 p.m. March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial at Greater Israel Baptist Cemetery in Belle Rose. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Marie Jenkins of Terrytown; sons, Robert Williams of Donaldsonville and Melvin Williams of Marrero; sisters, Helen Smith of New Orleans, Rosemary Gibson and Beatrice Millien of Donaldsonville; brothers, Henry Jenkins of Smoke Bend, Joseph Smith of Napoleonville and Burl Jenkins of Gretna; stepdaughters, Ruby Lee, Laverne, Beverly and Patricial Wilson, all of Gretna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rebecca Starks Jenkins; husband, Ferdinand M. Williams; son, Warren Mitchell Jr.; sisters, Selena Smith and Elnora Gains; brothers, Richard Jenkins Jr., "C.J." Willie and Sterline Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Ordoyne Betty Elizabeth Knobloch Ordoyne, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. March 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. A private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Mark and Matthew Ordoyne; daughter, Mary Ordoyne; daughter-in-law, Cathy Ordoyne; sisters, Judy Bazare and Phyllis Salon; and grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Ordoyne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carroll and Eloise C. Cancienne Knobloch; and son, Michael I. Ordoyne. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Noles Collins Sr. Noles A Collins Sr., 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:47 p.m. March 5, 2003. Visitation will, be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Toups Collins; sons, Noles A Jr. and Ray A Collins; daughters, Cheryl C. Bourque and Annette C. Pitre; daughter-in-law, Karen Collins; sons-in-law, Boyce Bourque and Tad Pitre; sisters, Emeline C. Crosby, Valorie C. Hunter and Emma Lois C. Bonvillian; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashton P. and Aliska Bourg Collins; infant daughter, Sandra Lynn Collins; brother, Julio "Lo Lo" Collins; and infant twin grandchildren, Nicholas and Connor Wrieht. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Pennison Joyce Guidry Pennison, 45, a native of' Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:17 a.m. March 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with cremation to follo w. She is survived by her former husband, Johnny Pennison; daughter, Jessica Pennison Walsh; brothers, Michael, James and Raymond Guidry; and sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Mary Lee Lasseigne and Gale Lafont. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paris and Euchrise Hotard Guidry; and brother, Parish Guidry Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Pierce Jr. James J. Pierce Jr., 59, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:27 a.m. March 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Sally Doucet Pierce; father, James J. Pierce Sr.; son, Scott Pierce; sisters, Louise Trosclair and Lora Barndt; and grandchildren, Eric and Amber Pierce. He was preceded in death by his mother, Earline Rodrigue Pierce; and son, Shane Christopher Pierce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Bellard Rose Mary Bellard, 51, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:30 p.m. March 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist Church cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her devoted companion, Jeffery Matthews of Raceland; brothers, James Johnson Sr., and Irvin Gales Jr., of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans, Ernest Gales Sr., and Jeffery Gales of Raceland; and sisters, Evelyn Gales, Delores Robinson and Ramona Gales, all of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Bellard; parents, Irvin and Dorothy Gales; brother, David Gales, and sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Throne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip Daigle Philip Joseph Daigle, 52, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday in Mothe Funeral Home chapel in Marrero. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Toups Daigle; one daughter, Michelle Rene Daigle; one son, Timothy Paul Daigle; his parents, Gloria Martin and Irving Daigle; his grandmother, Odessa Jolet; his mother-in-law, Jeannette Picou; two brothers, Mark and Terry Daigle; two brothers-in-law, Richard Toups and Robert Toups; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Theriot Dolores Theriot, 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died March 5, 2003. A religious service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans. She is survived by her mother, Armena Smith Ybarzabal; and sisters. Yvonne LeBlanc and Mary Istre. She was preceded in death by her father, George Ybarzabal. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Juliette Bergeron Juliette Bergeron, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:32 a.m. March 6, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery In Thibodaux. She is survived by her guardian, Lucille Daigle LeBlanc; and sister, Mabel Bergeron Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Volcar and Josephine Usey Bergeron; brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and sisters, Alice and Odile Bergeron Daigle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mabel Brizendine Mabel Beverly "Doc" Kerns Brizendine, 95, a native of Bessie, Okla., and a resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. March 6, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Sue Summers of Houma; 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Coy; her second husband, Albert Brizendine; parents, William "Will" Kerns and Minnie Lankford Kerns; son, Wilfred E. Coy; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers and sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leslie Disotell Leslie Arnold Disotell, 59, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died March 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sally Marie Cosby Disotell of Houma; sons, Phillip Randal and Dwayne Joseph Disotell; five daughters, Cathy Pellegrin of Martinez, Ga., Rhonda Sanders, Elvie Rebecca Disotell of Houma, Sheri Duplantis of Houma, and Michelle Tompkins of Atlanta; two half-brothers, Sammy Disotell and Donny Wayne Atwood of Mississippi; one half-sister, Tammy Atwood of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Disotell and Jewel Dickson Atwood; his stepfather, Cammy Wayne Atwood; brother, Tommy Atwood; and sister, Cammy Atwood. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Gautreaux Arthur "Toot" J. Gautreaux, 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 5:58 a.m. March 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus building in Larose and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Murphy and Terry Gautreaux; daughter, Bonnie G. Hutzler; brother, Willie "Bill" Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Savoie Gautreaux; parents, Albert "Fils" and Claire LeBlanc Gautreaux; and brothers, Louis, Noah, Albert, Edmond, Camille and Gillis Gautreaux ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Wilson Hilda Carter Wilson, a native of Belle Rose and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. March 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:55 a.m. Tuesday at New Belmont Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Gertrude Moore Burdis of Labadieville, Hilda Moore Perkins of Milwaukee, Wis., Shirley Williams Allen and Dorothy Williams Israel, both of Thibodaux, and Leeanna Williams Thomas of Marrero; brothers, Jimmy Wilson Jr. of Thibodaux and Claudell Williams of Fairfax, Va.; stepchildren, Rose, Jerry, Louise and Henry Wilson; sisters, Julie Barnes and Ruth Carter; brothers, Allen, Lloyd and Edward Carter, 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wilson Sr.; son, Henry C. Williams; stepdaughter, Thelma Wilson; and parents, Allen and Helen Turner Carter. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lizzie Bourgeois Lizzie Hidalgo Bourgeois, 83, a native of Gonzales and a resident of Gramercy, died at 11:15 p.m. March 7, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina. She is survived by her sons, Raleigh Bourgeois Sr. and Ronald P. Bourgeois Sr.; daughters, Diana B. Cantillo, Catherine B. Lear and Debra B. Laiche; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Joseph and Marie Arceneaux Hidalgo; sons, Randall Bourgeois Jr.; Richard Bourgeois Sr. and Robert Bourgeois; brothers, Louis, John, Henry Sr. and Jules Hidalgo Sr.; and two sisters, Vivian Lemoine and Lillian James. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earthal Harris Earthal Joseph Harris, 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 10:30 a.m. March 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. She is survived by her daughter, Marion Harris Smith of Johnson Ridge; sons, Welman Harris of Houma, Phillip Harris, Charles Harris, and McKinley Harris of Johnson Ridge, and Harvey Harris of Thibodaux; brother. Arthur Joseph, of Meridian. Miss.: sisters, Thelma Hugh of Johnson Ridge, and Ruby Aklamaphe of Los Angles, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Aaron Harris; parents. Arthur Sr., and Sarah Rounds Joseph: son, Lloyd E. Harris; brothers, Alvin Joseph, Clarence Joseph, and Rev. Chester P. Joseph; and sisters, Mercedes Shanklin, and Gertrude Anderson. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jean Authement Sr. Jean J. Authement Sr., 51, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. March 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Naquin Authement; mother, Velma P. Authement; sons, Brady, Jean Jr. and Cody Authement; brothers, Jeris and Roy Authement; and sisters, Ramona Trahan, Gail Trahan and Cindy Parks. He was preceded in death by his father, Leeroy Joseph Authement; and daughter, Joy Marie Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Barrow Donald "Kojak" Paul Barrow, 42, a native and resident of Grav, died March 8, 2003. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his fiancée, Wanda Harvey; son, Brandon Barrow; daughter, Laquita Harvey; mother, Audrey Harvey; brothers, Leonard, Keith and David of Gray and Micheal Barrow of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Faye Morgan and Jacqueline Holmes of Schriever. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Barrow. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ward Bienvenu Ward Bienvenu, 88, a resident of St. Martinville, died March 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Bourgeois Bienvenu; daughter, Laurie Bienvenu Bourque; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Elmire Barras Bienvenu; brothers, Fred, Lacke and Wade Bienvenu; and first wife. Hazel Dessens. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Ledet Joseph N. Ledet, 84, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 p.m. March 8, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Janice Ledet; sons, Teddy, Edward and Ronald Ledet; daughters, Janice Vega, Joyce Fontenot, Jeanette Naquin and Sylvia Cheramie; stepsons, Clemille III and Bill Danos; stepdaughters, Julie D. Racca, Elaine D. Matherne, Linda D. Walton, Mary D. Lusk and Elizabeth D.; 14 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Loupe Ledet; parents, Leva and Josephine Theriot Ledet; son, Emile Ledet; brothers, Blaise and Emile Ledet; and sisters, Leah Savoie and Inez Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffery Neil Jeffery Joseph Neil, 90, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m., March 8, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Jesse Neil Sr.; daughters, Marceline Trosclair of Houma, Ann Rhodes of Houma and Mally Clement of Thibodaux; brother, Reggie Neil of Chauvin; sisters, Pauline Duplantis and Velma Marie, both of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Robichaux Neil; his parents, Henry Neil Sr. and Lorencia Ledet Neil; brothers, Henry Jr. and Edward Neil; sisters, Eddie' Pellegrin Adams and Regina Robichaux; and half-brothers, Anthony Hebert and Luby Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Prejeant Henry Lawrence Prejeant, 76, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, died at 10:22 a.m. March 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary "Marie" Thibodeaux Prejeant; daughters, Ramona Braud and husband Bert of Baton Rouge; Robin Gafford and husband Jack of Gonzales; and Janet Barker and husband Sammy of Geismar; brother, Herbert Prejeant of Gray; sisters, Bessie Cecile Melancon, Euphamie Authement, Thelma Boudreaux of Houma and Vivian LeBouef and husband, William of Gonzales; and grandchildren, Chad Braud, Kellie Braud, Jason Gafford, Jonathan Gafford and wife Niki of Baton Rouge, Katie Gaford of Littieton, Colo., Scott and Samantha Barker, both of Geismar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philibert and Julia Sonnier Prejeant; brother, Leon Prejeant; and sister, Anna Mae Hidalgo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kim Rousse Kim James Rousse, 45, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died March 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nanette Ougel Rousse; mother, Mildred Chiasson Rousse; daughter, Leslie Rousse; brothers, Minor Cheramie Jr. and Jody Rousse; sisters, Evelyn McKittrick and Jackie Bruce; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Rousse. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cindy Zeringue Cindy Vicknair Zeringue, a resident of Luling, died March 8, 2003. A religious service was held at noon Tuesday at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Michael Anthony Zeringue Sr.; father, Harold Vicknair Sr.; sons, Michael Jr. and Heath Zeringue; daughter, Holly Zeringue; sisters, Donna Rose of Stewart, Fla., Laura Petit and Maria Mills of Luling: and brother, Harold Vicknair Jr. of Luling. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Vicknair. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Bascle Mary "Sis" Eve Breaux Bascle, 89, a native and resident of Bourg, died March 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the chur ch cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Kent Peter and Randy Paul Bascle; daughters, Gail Fabre, Brenda Man' Bascle and Jane Petit; brothers, Lester, Russell Lee and Gilmore Breaux; sisters, Rita Malbrough, Edrith "Edie" Boudreaux and Laura Lee Duet; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vayne "Bucks" Bascle; parents, Arthe and Leonise Scott Breaux; and brother, Reynold Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felix Foret Sr. Felix F. Foret Sr., 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He is survived by his sons, Frank F. Sr., Ronald E? Daniel J. and Felix F. Foret Jr.; daughters, Antoinette F. Troxler, Catherine F. Griffin and Elaine F. Chouest.; sisters, Doris F. Pearson, Nellie F. Hernandez, Mildred F. Sapia, Julie Foret and Mary Jane F. Mayet; 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Randazzo Foret; parents, Etienne and Jeanne Gaudet Foret; daughters, Jeanne L Foret and Janice F. Folse; brother, Abbey Foret; and sister, Gladys F. Anderson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mamie Dobson Mamie P. Dobson, 78, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:27 p.m. March 9, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Otis, Danny and Rex Dobson; daughters, Joan Dean and Mary Anne Alario; sisters, Lorina Bourgeois, Lena Gautreaux and Evelyn Adams; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Dobson; parents, Alexson and Marie Richardelle Plaisance; son, Stanley Dobson; brothers, Tillman, Eugene and Alex Plaisance; and an infant daughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosemary Foret Rosemary G. Foret, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 2:50 a.m. March 9, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Emile J. Foret Sr.; sons, Emile Jr. and Keith Foret; daughters, Linda Ledoux and Phyllis Boudreaux; brother, Malcolm Guidry; sisters, Gladys Boudoin, Hazel and Marguerite Babin; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Sr. and Mae Robichaux Guidry; brother, E.J. Guidry Jr.; sister, Ella Mae Lorraine; and a grandson. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delbert Jones Delbert Alday Jones, 37, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died March 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Jones of Thibodaux; parents, Delores Jones of Thibodaux, Earl and Herestine Pike of New Orleans; daughter, Chant'a M. Banks of Thibodaux; son, Ka Lonnie Everett of Atlanta, Ga.; stepsons, Carl Everett of Atlanta, Ga., Curtis Cassie of Thibodaux, and Vernon Carcisse of Houston, Texas; sisters, Gwen Williams of Natchez Miss., Karen Williams of Dallas Texas, Keidra Johnson, and Latoya Jones of Marrero, Kristi Motley and Trana Brown of Algiers, and Michelle Borage of Harvey; and brothers, Cedrick and Calvin Williams of Natchez, Miss., Troy Robinson of Marrero, Troy Brown of Algiers, and Dornell of Harvey. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Jones. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jazmine Williams Jazmine Williams, 5 months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Plano, Texas, died March 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Hayward and Ericka H. Williams; sister, Alanah Williams; grandmother, Thelma Henson; paternal grandparents, Hayward Williams Sr. and Rosa Banks. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Henson; and paternal grandparents, Rita and Dennis Banks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leah Williams Leah Williams, 6, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Plano, Texas, died March 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Hayward and Ericka H. Williams; sister, Alanah Williams; grandmother, Thelma Henson; paternal grandparents, Hayward Williams Sr. and Rosa Banks. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Henson; and paternal grandparents, Rita and Dennis Banks. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hanson Cuneo Hanson Joseph Cuneo, 79, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died March 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Earline Vincent Cuneo; son, John Cuneo of Golden Meadow; daughter, Sharon Cuneo Pedeaux of Mathews; stepson, Dr. Carey Vincent; stepdaughter, Ellen Vincent Daniel of Carrollton, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Macklin Danos Macklin Louis Danos, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:40 a.m. March 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Ezel Danos; and sister, Eva Danos Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucia Melancon Danos; parents, Gustave and Drozilia Guidry Danos; brothers, Louis, Antoine and Eunice Danos; sister, Enez Danos Parfait; and stepsister, Octavia Danos Barrios. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Fonseca Sr. Earl "Piyock" Joseph Fonseca Sr., 65, a resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. March 11,2003. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. today at the family residence at 401 Mike St. in Houma. He is survived by his sons, Earl "Bosco" Jr., Steven, and Anthony "Andy" Fonseca; daughters, Linda McKenney of Justin, Texas and Theresa Guy of Houston, Texas; brothers, James Sr. and Ray "CoCo" Fonseca Sr.; sisters, Elaine Burke, Nettie Chisholm and Doris Fremin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Marie Boudreaux Fonseca; sister, Delphine Trahan and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Scott Mary Kalade Scott, 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, died at 3:30 a.m. March 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. There will be no service. She is survived by her husband, Claude Scott; mother, Argenia Maise Scott; son, John; brothers, Terry, Wesley, Louis Jr. and Leroy Kalade; and sisters, Susie McGregor, Brenda and Margaret Kalade. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Kalade Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bonnie Gaudet Bonnie Jean Gaudet, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died 5:16 a.m. on March 11, 2003. Visitation will from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church's cemetery. She is survived by nieces, Kimberly Theriot-Smith, Alyson Naquin, Victoria Jackson and Nyra Naquin; a brother, Noah (N.J.) Gaudet Jr.; and a sister, Dr. Judy Theriot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Pierre and Irene Toups Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois Shelley Lois Guidry Shelley, 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:57 a.m. March 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Troy A and Robby John Orgeron; daughter, Jilly Shelley; stepdaughters, Patricia Shelley and Wanda Lee Shelley Hubbard; brother, Willie Guidry; sister Beverly Dobson; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joe Shelley; parents, Pierre and Cesla Kiffe Guidry; daughter, Dena Lynn Orgeron; brother, Leonard Guidry; and sister, Royeuna F. O'Quin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myrtle Shanklin Myrtle Mae Dominique Shanklin, 71, a resident of New Orleans, died March 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in New Orleans. She is survived by her sons, Harold Jr., Warren and Robert Shanklin; daughters, Judy Royal, Linda Smith and Gertrude Nelson; brothers, Wilbert Francis and Willis Daniel Dominique; sisters, Agnes Love, Victoria and Veronica Dominique and Bertha Murray; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Heloise Hebert Heloise Marie Robichaux Hebert, 101, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4 p.m. March 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Metairie Mausoleum. She is survived by her daughter, Renee' Hebert Bryant of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Roy Hebert; parents Joseph A. and Marie Latour Robichaux; brothers, EJ. And O.C. Robichaux; sisters, May R. Landry, Lucille R. Riviere and Katherine R. Hoffmann. She was a parishioner of St. George Catholic Church. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Blanchard George Anthony Blanchard, 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Morgan City, died March 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Shirley of Morgan City and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Leche Blanchard; and his parents, George and Odette Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alden Foret Alden John Foret, 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Covington, died at 1 a.m. March 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Nell Becnel Foret; son, Robert "Bob" J. Foret; daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Foret; and sister, Carolyn Marino. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Ectormae Molaison Foret; and brother, Russell Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Guy Johnson Guy Patrick Johnson, 54, a native of Rockford, Ill., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday. March 13, 2003. Services will be held at a later date in Rockford. He is survived by his mother, Nancy J. Cahill Johnson; two brothers, Brad A. Johnson and Michael C. Johnson; one sister, Carla M. Messer; and two devoted friends, Ceci Ann Crosby and Malcolm P. Guidry. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Lenord Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Orgeron Norman A Orgeron, 94, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:10 p.m. March 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Irvin "Coon" and Joseph "Lulu" Orgeron; daughters, Rowena McQueen and Evelyn Adams; brother, Sidney Orgeron; sister, Bertha Robichaux; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Thibodeaux Orgeron; parents, Joseph and Marie Loupe Orgeron; brothers, Esnair, Clovis, Whitney, Freddie, Milton, Joseph and Emile Orgeron; and sister, Maggie Plaisance. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Woodrow Parks Woodrow Wilson Parks, 75, a native of Bluefield, W.Va., and resident of Bayou Blue, died Thursday, March 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elissa Sisk Parks; three sons, Steve, Bobby and John Parks; four daughters, Cindy Meyers, Joan Parks, Ginger Parks and Cara Parks; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Parks and Nancy Cox; one son, Michael Parks; one brother, Oliver Daniel Parks; and two sisters, Wilma Willis and Rubv Down. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marjorie Boudreaux Marjorie Boudreaux, 64, a native of Camden, N.J., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:10 p.m. March 14. 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Hazel Gray Del Plazzio; sons, Charles IV and Howard Haubois; daughters, Aileen Dellana, Laurie Matthews, Lois Long, Cathy Boudwin and Nancy Huffman; brothers, Howard and William Gray; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard T. Gray; and son, Joseph D. Gorman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Bastian Marion Claire Wambsgans Bastian, 95, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, died March 14,2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Bultman Funeral Home in New Orleans. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Metairie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, John A Bastian III; daughters, Marion Claire B. Stoltz and Joan AB. Raymond; son-in-law, Larry Anthony Raymond; daughter-in-law, Margaret C. Weber Bastian; brother, A. Wesley Wambsgans; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A Bastian Jr.; son, Anthony A. Bastian; and brothers, Angelo A, Newell V. and Fabian E. Wambsgans. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Gaubert Ernest "Sonny" "Bulldog" J. Gaubert, 71, a native and resident of Luling, died at 8:06 a.m. March 14, 2003. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Boutte Assembly of God Church, with burial at St. Ch arles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell Gendron Gaubert; sons, Reginald and Shawn Gaubert; daughter, Erith Sanchez; brothers, Edward, Richard and Carroll Gaubert; sisters, Alma, Mable and Vivian Gaubert and Enid G. Halibough; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin Gaubert; daughter, Debora Gaubert; brothers, Wallace, Raymond and Sylvester "S.J." Gaubert; sisters, Elise Falgout and Mildred Gaubert and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Gros Betty St. Pierre Gros, 65, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Terry Gros and wife, Sue; two brothers, Carroll and Roy St. Pierre; and one sister, Sylvia Crochet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Junior Gros; and her parents, Numa and Anna Pierce St. Pierre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emma Pitre Emma Collins Pitre, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died Friday, March 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Elmo Pitre Jr.; one daughter, Dale Angelette; one brother, Rolley J. Collins; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Joseph Pitre Sr.: her parents, Theodore and Andrewa Crosby Collins; two brothers, Theodore Collins Jr. and Robert "Bobby" Collins Sr.; and one sister, Lucia Collins Oliver. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Foret Jr. Joseph Foret Jr., 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 p.m. March 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Monier Foret; sons, Joey and Donnie Foret: daughter, Ann Foret Bruno; brothers, Leroy and Ernest Foret; sisters, Eloise Babin and Rita Grabert; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Foret Sr. and Maria Bourgeois Foret; brothers, Fergus and Wilfred Foret; and sister, Velma Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Gray Sr. Anthony Jerome Gray Sr., 41, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta R. Gray; sons, Anthony Gray Jr. and Keshawnie Guidroz of Raceland; daughters, La'Anjana Gray, Jarriah Raymond and Arriante' Jefferson of Raceland and Tequila Johnson of Thibodaux; parents, Herbert Sr. and Ella B. Gray of Raceland; brothers, Herbert Jr., John Sr., Alton Sr., Joel, Wilfred Sr., Brian and Fernell Gray, all of Raceland; sisters, Janet Gray and Darralynn Lee of Raceland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chasity Gray; and grandparents, Louis and Bertha Smith and Simon Sr. and Celeste Gray. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Silas Skipper Silas Skipper, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 15, 2003. A religious service was held at noon Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn S. Bougere of Morgan City; brothers, Albert Skipper of Morgan City and Jimmie Skipper of Columbus, Ohio; stepbrother, Edward Gray of Houma; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Daggs Skipper; wife, Ella Mae Sanders Skipper; sons, Jason and Romell Skipper; sister, Evalina S. Talbert; and brother, Samuel Skipper. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odessa Sylvester Odessa "Dee Dee" Ann Breaux Sylvester, 43, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Breaux Bridge, died March 15, 2003. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; son, Federick Breaux of Bertrandville and Lateisha Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; parents, Welmon and Audrey Breaux; sisters, Mildred Williams, Jennifer and Veronica Breaux; brothers, Welmon Breaux Jr. of Bertrandville and Clifton Breaux of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Neal Betty Joyce LeBouef Neal, 57, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. March 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roy Neal Sr.; son, Perry J. LeBouef; daughters. Donna L Naquin, Cindy Price Cunningham and Monica Neal; step-sons, Roy Jr., Thomas and Timothy W. Neal; stepdaughter, Cynthia Renee' Dupre; brothers, Jeffery and Thomas LeBouef; sisters, Pearly Shultis and Verina Boquet; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walton and Hattie Hutchinson LeBouef; stepmother, Lorena Authement; son, Ronnie J. LeBouef; brother, Berlin LeBouef; and sister, Shirley L Price. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Velma Lagarde Velma Lagarde, 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her brother, Louis Trosclair Sr.; and sisters, Nora Shaw, Marie Gaudet and Anna Mae Boutte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben J. Lagarde; parents, Gracien and Marie Clement Trosclair; and brother, William Trosclair Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeannette O'Steen Jeannette "Net" Engeron O'Steen, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. March 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Odie O'Steen and Jodie Massey; brother, Charlie Engeron; sister, Thelma Foret; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Herman O'Steen; parents, Eugene and Nathalie Thibodeaux Engeron; brothers, Gordon, Jerry, Bertram and Anthony Engeron; and sisters, Houlda Butcher and Rose Ivey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Genevieve Pitre Genevieve Pitre, 84, a native and resident of Houma, March 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her son, Elterry Pitre; daughter, Derline Whiddon; brothers, Ray and Lee Alonzo; sister, Mae Chauvin; eight grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preced ed in death by her husband, Harris Pitre; parents, Edganl LeBlanc and Anelia Cunningham Alonzo; son, Willie Pitre; brothers, Mike, George and Leroy Alonzo; and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Strawitz Marie Dupuy Strawitz, 99, a native of Marksville and a former longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died at 10:30 p.m. March 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. A Rosary will be said at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by msignor Steve Testa at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1 in Marksville. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Barbara M. Strawitz of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Peter B. Jr. and Barbara Strawitz of Thibodaux; three grandsons and their wives, Peter B. Ill and Melissa Strawitz of Opelousas, Kyle A. and Dana Strawitz of Glendale, Calif., and Kurt T. and Stacey Strawitz of Denver, Colo.; three-great-grandchildren, Peter B. IV and Alex Strawitz of Opelousas and Kyle Anthony Strawitz Jr. of Glendale, Calif.; brother and sister- in-law, Marsden "Pic" and Seewee Dupuy of Wharton, Texas; sister-in-law, Louise D. Dupuy of Cottonport and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter "Stravis" B. Strawitz Sr.; parents, Henry "Pic" E. and Laure E. Moreau Dupuy; brothers, Francis "Frank" Dupuy and Henry "Taft" E. Dupuy Jr.: sisters, Myrl D. Schwartzenburg. Hazel D. Laborde, Evelyn D. Elliott and Josephine D. Moreau. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Martha Kraemer Martha Ann Kraemer, 43, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. March 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her father, Adley J. Kraemer; brothers, Danny, Manuel and Simon Kraemer; and sisters, Alice Foret, Delia Puccio, Lise Farace, Elaine Delatte and Hope Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her mother, Azley Martinez Kraemer; brother, Willie J. Kraemer; and her grandparents. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronnie LeBlanc Sr. Ronnie "Blanc" Paul LeBlanc Sr., 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. March 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carles DeHart LeBlanc of Chauvin; parents, Hugh LeBlanc and June Neil LeBlanc of Chauvin; son, Ronnie LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Thelma LeBlanc and Laci Dardar; brother, Brian LeBlanc; sisters, Shana Ledet and Maria LeBlanc; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louby and Mae Neil and Hubert and Rose LeBlanc. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vorina Chiasson Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. March 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Lovincy "Telo" Chiasson; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Elaine Daigle and Janice Chiasson; sisters, Vernice Thibodeaux and Mary Ann Naquin; nine grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodaux Boudreaux; brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and sisters, Letticia "Chuck" Richard, Hilda Andras, Verna Toups and Judith Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eroy Matherne Eroy J. Matherne, 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died March 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clara Orgeron Matherne; sons, Roy and Myron Matherne; daughter, Myra Matherne; brothers, Weldon and James Matherne; sisters, Lorella Rodrigue and Rosalie Ledet; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emelose and Sedonia Dufrene Matherne; son, Bobby Matherne; brothers, Alloyd and Euris Matherne; and sister, Bernice Ordoyne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olinda Medine Olinda "Lin" Rita Richard Medine, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Brusly McCall died at 8:43 a.m. March 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Bunnell Medine Sr.; mother, Henrietta Martinez Medine; daughter, Cherie Bassonet; sons, Michael J. Sr., Randy J., Glenn J. and Bunnell J. Medine; sisters, Rena and Winnie Boudreaux, Kitty Simoneaux, Martha Landry, Nora Latiolars, Geraldine "Joan" Chauvin and Brenda Landry; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Hanley Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vorina Chiasson Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. March 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Lovincy "Telo" Chiasson; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Elaine Daigle and Janice Chiasson; sisters, Vernice Thibodeaux and Mary Ann Naquin; nine grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodaux Boudreaux; brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and sisters, Letticia "Chuck" Richard, Hilda Andras. Verna Toups and Judith Cortez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carol Gros Carol Joseph Gros, 61, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. March 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his nieces, Celeste Gros and Aimee Williamson; nephew, Matthew Gros; grand nieces, Emma and Anna Williamson; grandnephew, Bryce Gros; and brother, Dale R. Gros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Beatrice Diaz Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Carter Clara Mae Carter, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church. A dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Carter of New Orleans; sister, Mabel Williams of Napoleonville; foster children, Betty Thomas and Douglas Carter of Napoleonville, Irvin Carter of Houston and Pearley Hills of New Orleans; and three foster grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Abe Carter; brothers, Arl, Abraham, Isiah and Wallace Carter; sisters, Josie Thomas and Mary Louise Carter; and foster granddaughter, Chaundra Thomas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Theresa Bartholomew Theresa Harry Bartholomew, 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:55 a.m. March 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Milton Jr. and Sedrick Bartholomew of Thibodaux and Lucien Bartholomew of Vacherie; brothers, Joseph Earlis, Robert, Lionel and Whitney Harry, all of Vacherie; sisters, Mary Evelyn Jessie, Phyllis and Cassandra Harry, all of Vacherie; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bartholomew Sr.; and her parents, Sylvain and Lucille Harry. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camille Cheramie Jr. Camille "T-Com" Cheramie Jr., 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:35 p.m. March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sisters, Betty Kiff and Mary Ann Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camile Sr. and Alphonsine Lafont Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Neal Oncale Neal J. Oncale, 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patrice Lasseigne Oncale; son, Byron J. Oncale; daughter, Lori K. Oncale; brothers, Gerard "Jerry" and James C. Oncale; sisters- in-law, Jane Oncale and Priscilla Lasseigne; brothers-in-law, Tommy and Russell Lasseigne Jr.; father-in-law, Russell Lasseigne Sr.; niece, Angela Burt; and grand-nieces, Abbie and Aimee Burt. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.L "Jero" Oncale Jr. and Joyce Landry Oncale. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adrian Penisson Adrian Charles Penisson, 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Baltimore, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Dennis Joel Penisson and Janice Hodson Penisson; one half-brother, Gregory Scott Hodson of Raceland; and two sisters, Dana Penisson Adams of Raceland and Judithe Penisson Orel of Yorktown, Va. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Clarence Penisson Sr. and Annette Falgout Penisson and Royal Charles Hodson Sr. and Juanita Crowford Hodson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Herbert Alvin "Light Bulb" Scott Herbert, 32, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1 a.m. March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in New Orleans. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at the church. A motorcade will follow Mass to St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville for visitation followed by burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kendra L. Herbert; children, Ashle and Ebonee Herbert and Kiara Livingston, all of Denver, Co.; parents, Paula and Darrell Turner; brother, Darrell Christopher Herbert; grandmother, Agnes Herbert; and great-aunt, Mary Nell Darensbourg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin Herbert, Inez and James Melancon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mack Picou Mack J. Picou, 68, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:15 p.m. March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janita Galiano Picou; sons, Dennis, Tommy and Paul Picou; daughters, Phyllis Guidry and Natalie Blair; brothers, Wiltz Jr. and Franklin Picou; and sisters, Loretta Duet and Emelie Picou; 10 grandsons and three step-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz, Sr. and Liza Terrebonne Picou. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Rodrigue Nolan "Spike" J. Rodrigue, 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gibson, died at 6:25 a.m. March 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. Rodrigue; daughter, Rachael Rodrigue; sister, Mirley Lirette; four nephews and one niece; and the J. Y. Authement family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. Rodrigue and Clemans Martin Rodrigue; and sister, Mildrid Folse. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arnold Bergeron Sr. Arnold "Beau" G. Bergeron Sr., 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. March 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. He is survived by his companion, Gladys Hebert; former wives Debbie "Stephanie" Bond and Sherie D. Duplantis; mother, Isaure Guidry Bergeron; sons, Arnold "Beau Jr." Jr., Jerome "Dwight", Dwayne Sr. and Randy L Bergeron; daughters, Sharon Lynn B. Gardner, Candice M. B. Bell, Cannon D. Bergeron and Chasity N. Bergeron; brothers, Allen, Steve, John, Mark and Samuel Bergeron; sister, Kathleen Rhodes, 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Thibodeaux Bergeron; father, Arnold J. Bergeron; and son, Travis H. Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mirabel Terrebonne Mirabel A. Terrebonne, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:30 p.m. March 22, 2003. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her brothers, Michel and Menton Jambon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Terrebonne; and parents, Bernard and Ariezia Doucet Amandin. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kindsey Butler Kindsey N. Butler, 22, a native of Patterson and resident of Houma, died March 23, 2003 as a result of gunshot wounds. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville. He is survived by his father, Karl Butler of Houma; brother, Karlon Butler of Houma; children, Alaysia, Daitrean and Isiah Butler, all of Houma; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Patterson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlette H. Butler; and grandparents, Royal and Isabell Herbert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Estelle Comardelle Estelle Adams Comardelle, 84, a native of Gheens resident of Lockport and former resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:20 p.m. March 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Wilton "Stretch" Jr., Leslie, Jerry, Richard, Gary and Michael Comardelle; daughters, Elma C. Bergeron, Wyonnia C. Romero, Mary Ann C. Pickett and Kathleen C. Rodriguez; sister, Josephine Adams Comardelle; 47 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Wilton Comardelle Sr.; parents, Antoine Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams; son, Nelton Comardelle; brothers, Aldolph, Joseph, Antoine Jr., Fred and Lucian Adams; and sisters, Elvere Adams Comardelle and Angelique Adams Cloulee. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marilyn Schaff Marilyn Landry Schaff, 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. March 23, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She is survived by her husband, David J. Schaff; daughters, Jessica S. Martin and Ashley E. Schafi; brother, Eric Paul Landry Sr.; and grandparents, Ferdnand and Emily Cavilier; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd G. Sr. and Agnes Circello Landry; and brothers, Lloyd Jr. and David Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dirk St. Pierre Dirk "Joe" St. Pierre, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:19 a.m. March 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sisters, Carrie Pitre, Helen Eymard and Mary Joyce Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esmire and Rosina St. Pierre; brother, Pennington St. Pierre; and sisters, Alice Douros and Dorothy Williams. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nessy Boudoin Nessy J. Boudoin, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:14 p.m. March 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Berthman Boudoin; daughter, Roberta Larousse; brother, Frank Boudoin; sisters, Theresa Martin, Marie Buccola and Mae Cheramie; half-sister, Mary Plaisance; four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Leonise Guidry Boudoin; stepmother, Avora Doucet Boudoin; and brothers, Ecles, Dave and Joseph Boudoin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Horace Himel Horace Himel, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 24 2002. [2003]. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday al the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sisters, Verna Arcement, Margaret Bourgeois and Lois Himel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Henrietta Benoit Himel; brothers, Whitney and Russell Himel; and sister, Lillie Rose Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Lapeyrouse Alvin "Vin" Charles Lapeyrouse, 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:15 a.m. March 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the Church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Roy Lapeyrouse; daughter, Genevieve LeBoeuf; stepbrothers, Waldren and Walter Lapeyrouse; stepsisters, Viley Picou, Adeline Soudelier and Cornelia Dupre; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vallie Marie Dupre Lapeyrouse; parents, Arthur and Agnes Cunningham Lapeyrouse; brothers, Levis and Joseph Lapeyrouse; and sister, Lorinna Lapeyrouse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Molaison Eunice "Pijee" A. Molaison, 66, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:10 a.m. March 24, 2003. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Kraemer Molaison; brothers, Esteve, Cleveland, Percy and Vincent Molaison; and sisters, Viola and Velma Cortez and Patsy Hebert He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Henrietta Ordoyne Molaison; brothers, Ellis, Guy and Adam Molaison; and sister, Doris Delaune. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Ann Theriot Mary Ann "Miriam" Theriot Theriot, 90, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died March 24,2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Lynn Theriot; daughters, Ellen T. Duet and Aline Boudreaux; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Theriot; parents, Paul and Aline Champagne Theriot; daughters, Marie Julie Hebert and Marilyn Reynolds; brothers, Ambrose and Hayes Theriot; three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eliscia Bouffanie Eliscia Toups Bouffanie, 94, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11:39 p.m. March 25,2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy and Mickey Bouffanie; daughters, Betty Bourg, Anna Mae Charpentier, Bobby Jane Leonard and Mary Lee Boudreaux; brothers, Leonise and Lodess Toups; sisters, Rose Pierce, Earline Pitre and Willaria Chiasson; 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Bouffanie; parents, Remis Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; son, Jarvis Bouffanie; brothers, Remis Jr. and David Toups; and sisters, Leona Anselmi and Noiscia Duet. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruffin Bourg Sr. Ruffin Paul Bourg Sr., 85, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. March 25,2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his sons , Ruffin P. Jr. and Russell J. Bourg; daughters, Rubye B. Williams, Dolores B. Fanguy, Gloria B. Lirette and Mary B. Blum; brother, Robert Bourg; sister, Elsie B. Plaisance; and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Fanguy Bourg; parents, Felix B. and Albertine Voisin Bourg; an infant son; brothers, Edward P. Sr. and Heba Bourg; and sister, Lucille B. Plaisance. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sally Ann Reynolds Sally Ann McNamara Reynolds, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans and Natchez, Miss., who died March 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Philip George Reynolds; sons, Philip George Jr. and Michael Henry Reynolds; daughters, Ann Elizabeth Reynolds, Susie Reynolds Mullins and Patsy Reynolds Little; brothers, Henry D. Jr., Abel John and Patrick Joseph McNamara; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Dansereau and Ruby May Price McNamara. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, Loyola University and the University of Southerne Mississippi. She was a teacher at Cathedral School in Natchez and the Natchez public school system. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agatha Rodrigue Agatha L Rodrigue, 94, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:14 a.m. March 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic-Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Simon, Carroll and Adam Rodrigue; daughters, Marjorie "Marge" Bavaret, Genevieve Borne, Madonna Martin and Madeline Kraemer; sister, Annette Rodrigue; 34 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Typhy J. Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Joseph and Azelie Rodrigue Legendre; sons, Typhy Jr. and Joseph Rodrigue; brothers, Richard, Lovencie, Primalas, Norbert and Raymond Legendre; sisters, Claymelia Rodrigue. Aline Vicknair, Celestine Rodrigue, Helen Legendre and Regina Legendre. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Foret Betty Guidry Foret, Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 a.m. March 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. She is survived by her sons, Ronald "Ron" Foret and Neal Foret Sr.; daughter, Kathy Estes; brothers, Alex Jr. and Perry Guidry; sisters, Gloria Guidry, Joann Belanger, Gayle Crosby, Nelwood Adams, Nora Gautreaux and Sister Mary Elizabeth Guidry; grandchildren; Heath and Kallie Estes, Stacy Doiron, Pansie Duplantis, Melina, Neal Jr., Caleb, Colton, Jason, Randy and Makayla Foret; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Foret; parents, Alex Sr. and Myrtle A Green; stepmother, Delia Guidry; daughter, Melina Foret; grandchild, Chase Foret; and sister, Joyce Oney. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Zeringue Audrey Ann Zeringue, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 a.m. March 26, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her brother, Neal Zeringue Jr.; and sister, Shirley Z. Borne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal Sr. and Virginia Bourgeois Zeringue Legendre; and stepfather, Dennis Legendre. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Westley Kennedy Sr. Westley Kennedy Sr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 8:48 a.m. March 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn. He is survived by his devoted companion, Marlene Barrio of Thibodaux; daughter, Gail Kennedy Bartholomew of Thibodaux; sons, Westley Kennedy Jr. and Clark Kent Kennedy both of Thibodaux; brother, Ronnie Lee Kennedy of Thibodaux; sisters, Dorothy Mae Kennedy Johnson, Louvenia Kennedy Fletcher, and Eva Lee Kennedy Ardion all of Thibodaux; former wife, Delores Robinson Kennedy; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Sr. and Desmonia Kennedy; brother, Herman Kennedy Jr., and sister, Rutha Mae Kennedy. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Freddie Toups Freddie Toups, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:47 p.m. March 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:55 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Wilbert Toups of Raceland; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Davis Toups; parents, Thomas and Lilly Toups. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecelia Terrebonne Cecelia Reed Terrebonne, 59, a native of Maroa, Ill., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:55 p.m. March 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Troy Terrebonne; sons, Johnny, Gerald, Keith and Martin Carter; daughter, Laura Ambrose; sister, Nancy Carnerhand; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Opal Carter Reed; son, Willie Ambrose; daughter, Michelle Gee; Christian Ship and Therina Carter; sister, Charlotte Tippit. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elda Anselmi Elda Danos Anselmi, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:07 p.m. March 28, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her son, Larry Anselmi; daughters, Gail Trosclair, Laura Caruso and Elaine Dominique; grandchildren, Amy Hebert Savoie, Peter and Christopher Trosclair, Nichole Dominique Verdin, Brianne Dominique and Amanda Anselmi; and great-grandchild, Joshua Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolty Anselmi; and parents, Odressie and Henrietta Danos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Coler Mary Coler, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Dallas, Texas, died March 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Edgar DeBoue Sr., of Thibodaux and Henry Coler of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Gloria Smith and Daisy Vaden of Dallas, Texas, Izelee Agers of Suisun, California, and Elouise Holmes of Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Patsy DeBoue, sisters, Laura Hudson, Clara DeBoue, Emma Price, Ella DeBoue, Annie Van Buren, and Alberta Cooks; brothers, Junius, Hudson, and Edward DeBoue; daughters, Joyce Coler and M ary Smith; and one great grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmy Lirette Jimmy Lirette, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 8:20 p.m. March 28, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Hillary, Dennis 'T-Boy" Jr. and Daniel "Bucky" Lirette of Theriot; five sisters, Velma DeHart, Violet Robichaux and Jeanie Trahan of Houma, Leona Guidry of Theriot and Angelina "Luchie" Durio of Hemphill, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Joseph and Marie Josephine Liner Lirette Sr.; and a brother, Roosevelt Lirette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dora Crandle Dora Ann Crandle, 40, a native and resident of New Orleans, died March 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville. She is survived by her daughters, Danielle, Nichole and April Crandle of New Orleans; stepdaughter, Darrel Lynn James of New Orleans; stepsons, Nathaniel and Darnell James of New Orleans; sisters, Jessie Mae Williams, Brenda Green and Elaine Crandle of New Orleans and Audrey Williams of Paincourtville; brothers, Lawrence Crandle Sr. of Morgan City, Steve Crandle of Paincourtville and Michael Tyler of Bertrandville; devoted companion, Darryl Cummings of New Orleans; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Willie Mae Crandle; brothers, Henry Jr. and Sterling Crandle; and sister, Darlene Crandle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonard Collins Jr. Leonard Collins Jr., 61, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. March 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Moses' Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux; son, Leonard Collins III of Thibodaux; daughters, Sheila Hutchins of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Lora Collins of Schriever, Sandra Prince of Thibodaux and Tiffany C. Vaden of Houma; brother Heyman Collins of Baton Rouge; sister, Mary Octavia Blanks of Galveston, Texas; 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leonard Collins Sr.; brothers, Herbert, Walter, Bennie and Curtis Collins; and sister, Mable Collins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camille Farace Jr. Camille J. Farace Jr., 57, a native of St. James and resident of Choctaw, died at 9:56 a.m. March 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Benoit Farace; son, Camille J. Farace III; brother, Leo Farace: sisters, Mary Ann Farace, Francis F. Oubre, Helena F. Benoit and Josephine F. Baker; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille J. Farace and Lillian Tabor Farace; brothers, Anthony and Clovis Farace; and sister, Catherine Farace. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hunter Ordoyne Hunter Wayne Ordoyne, 1, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 9:38 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Esther Labiche Ordoyne; brother, Lane Michael Ordoyne; grandmother, Barbara Ordoyne; grandparents, Jerry and Joyce Duet Labiche; godparents, Fabian Labiche and Christy Lecompte. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Barry Dale Mead. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chris Adams Chris J. Adams, 17, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 p.m. March 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Chris A Adams and Elizabeth Primeaux; brother, Dustin Adams; and sister, Sherry Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patricia Dunlap Patricia Pichauffe Dubois Dunlap, 69, a native of Bourg and resident of Thibodaux, died March 29, 2003. Services will be private. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Dubois and Marilyn Gravois; sister, Colleen "Sue" Junot; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Llewellyn P. Dubois; second husband, Gerald Dunlap; parents, Thomas J. and Louise Belanger Pichauffe; son, Phillip Dubois; brother, Collins Pichauffe; and sister, Carmen Fox. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony James Sr. Anthony "Big Cat" James Sr., 67, a native and resident of Plattenville, died March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Dupre James; daughters, Brenda and Lauren James, Emma Lewis and Rose Carter of Plattenville and Ethel Carter and Geraldine Willis of Houston; son, Paul James of Plattenville; sisters, Theresa Davis of Belle Rose, Ruth Rollins and Mary Williams of New Orleans; brothers, Steven and Ernest James of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Paul James; first wife, Victoria Williams James; son, Anthony James Jr.; grandson, Kenneth Lewis Jr.; brothers, Ferman Sr., Felton, Carlton and Alexander James; sisters, Mariette Middleton, Carrie Mitchell and Elizabeth James. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Dardar Sr. Leroy A. Dardar Sr., 52, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:08 a.m. March 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his former wife, Geraldine Pitre Dardar; father, Homer Dardar Jr.; second mother, Bernice Dardar; sons, Leroy Jr. and Jay Dardar; daughters, Margaret and Malaina Dardar and Heidi Pitre; brothers Theodore Jr., Mitchell Sr. and Daniel Dardar; sisters, Marion Lee, Desther Chelik, Guirley Johnson, Catherine Martel and Delia Naquin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Jean Dardar. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Folse Barbara Jane Folse, 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:07 a.m. March 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Young Men's Cemetery' at Lafourche Crossing. She is survived by her father, Lawless Folse of Thibodaux; son. Fredrick Folse of Raceland; daughter, Carolyn Marie Sylvester of Thibodaux; sisters, Bertha Folse Johnson, Shirley Folse Martin, and Eula Folse Thomas all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Alberta Triggs; and stepfather, Abe Hamilton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Pontiff Joseph "Joe" Junius Pontiff, 71, a native of Ellendale and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m., March 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, followed by burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Betty Trahan Pontiff; sons, Jan and wife Vickie Pontiff of Theriot and Fred Pontiff of Houma; daughters, Nancy and husband Ray King of Houma and Rhonda Dixon of Kellogg, Idaho; brother, Abel Pontiff of Houma; sisters, Earline Trahan of Houma and Irene Abadie of Metairie; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Helena Gautreaux Pontiff; brothers, Edmond and Edward Pontiff; and sister, Lucille Pontiff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Gros Lawrence Gros, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:02 p.m. March 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Ione B. Gros; daughters, Gail Benoit and Lorraine Naquin; brothers, Wilbert and Collins Gros; sisters, Alma Ordoyne, Hayil Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne, Geraldine Talbot and Mary-Ann Bergeron; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. [He] She was preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. and Justillia Barrios Gros; brothers, Norris, Harold and Irvin Gros; sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude LaGrange and Laura Mae Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beaulah Thibodaux Beulah "Bea" Mae Gaston Thibodaux, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 10:15 a.m. March 29, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Thibodaux; son, John Bourg of Houma; daughter, Joann B. LeBouef of Raceland; three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Florence Guidry Gaston; brothers, Wilbur and Aubrey Gaston; and sister, Leola Thibodeaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Landry Louis Joseph Landry, 83, a native of Choupic and resident of Choctaw, died March 29, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Tabor Landry, sons, Douglas Joseph, Gerald John and Randy Louis Landry; daughters, Dale Landry Farace and Mary Landry Zeringue; brother, Foster Landry Sr.; sisters Eunice Melancon and Lucy Landry; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dozelian and Francis Rodrigue Landry; son, Gary Pierre Landry; and grandchildren, Jason Landry and Naomi Benoit. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Basulito Elizabeth Broussard Basulito, 31, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Manual Basulito; parents, Louis and Paula Galjour Broussard; sons, Jacob John and Nicholas John Basulito; daughter, Cassie Lynn Basulito; brother, Phillip Broussard; and grandmother, Mary Rose Broussard. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis Broussard, Dominic Paul and Elizabeth Terrebonne Galjour. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Blanchard Louis "Tayo" J. Blanchard, 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:50 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic-Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris C. Blanchard; stepsons, Calvin Sr. and Ronnie Chamberlin Sr.; daughters, Clara Foret of Houma and Sharon Borne of New Mexico; stepdaughters, Brenda Perera and Diane Rivero; brother, Andrew Blanchard; sister, Una Martin; three grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 13 step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Villia T. Blanchard; brothers, Glaspa, Henry, Paul and George Blanchard; sisters, Olita B., Lydia B. and Flossy B. Chamberlin and Mae Himel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Boudreaux Sr. Joseph "J.D." Boudreaux Sr., 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:25 a.m. March 30,2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Valerie LeBeouf Boudreaux; sons, Joseph "J.D." Jr., Justin and Derrick Boudreaux; daughters, Mary Neal, Anna Boudreaux, Delores LeBoeuf and Sweetpea Boudreaux; brother, Norris J. Boudreaux of Dulac; and sister, Edna Boudreaux Lirette of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosia Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux; parents, Eddie and Claris Ledet Boudreaux; brothers, Magnus, Dennis, Duris, Peter and Franklin Boudreaux; sisters, Beulah LeBoeuf, Lonise Lirette and Wilma LeBoeuf; grandson, Chance LeBoeuf; and granddaughters, Ashley Neal and Doine LeBoeuf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Morris Callahan Morris "Fatty" Wallace Callahan, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral times are pending for Tuesday. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Dolly" W. Callahan of Bourg; brothers, Hubert and Joseph Clarence Callahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Leontine Rogers Callahan; brother. Ward Callahan; and sister, Marie Antoinette Callahan Miller. He was a self-employed cattle rancher. He belonged to the Cattle Association, VFW Post 3700, Seventh Armored Division, Republican National Committee and Council for Government Reform. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Chauvin Ronald P. Chauvin, 62, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:10 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church" in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Naquin Chauvin; parents, Elmore and Edna Lapeyrouse Chauvin; sons, Jody, Jamie, Brian and Ron Chauvin; daughters, Tina C. Marie and Crystal Chauvin; sisters, Meryel Picou, Linda Hebert, Debbie Miller and Vera Pierce; and 14 grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roland Galey Roland Joseph Galey, 73, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Marian Glorioso Galey; mother, Eunice Martin Galey; son, Donovan V. Galey; daughter-in-law Tiffany Verdun Galey; and grandchildren, Jessica and Sophia Galey. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis J. Galey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Theresa LeBoeuf Theresa May Blanchard LeBoeuf, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Camille LeBoeuf Jr.; daughters, Gayle Trahan, Karen Lebouef, Linda Falgout and Rhonda Vincent; brothers, Ray Blanchard of Rose Pine and Joseph Blanchard of Houma; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffery and Lillian Arcement Blanchard; brothers, Everette, Louis and Esward Blanchard; and sisters, Joyce and Vivian Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Garvin Glaze Garvin Louis Glaze, 79, a native of Delmar, Ala., and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:50 p.m. March 30, 2003. There will be no services. He is survived by his sons, Tim, Terry, Doug, Raymond and Tony Glaze; daughters, Rachel Lay, Vella Snead, Mary Beth Fuller and Audrey Musselwhite; brother, Jessie Glaze; and 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Abner Glaze; parents, Robert and Sarah Short Glaze; brothers, Rubin, Dennis and Marvin Glaze; and sisters, Evelina Dingier, Lydia Hill, Mamie Miles and Netha Aarons. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Martinez Marie Louise Martinez, 86, a native of Patterson and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her son, Chris Martinez of Houma; daughter, Joyce Anderson of Marrero; sister, Marion Dugas of Avondale; 12 grandchildren and three step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death, by her husband,. John Joseph Martinez; parents, Alphonse and Louise Templet Martinez; son, John F. Martinez; daughter, Joanne Brouilette; and sister, Lois Tassin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Mae Zeringue Anna Mae Durocher Zeringue, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. March 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Dugas; six grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Zeringue; parents, Sullivan C. and Bertha Tauzin Durocher; brothers, Freddie, Lionel and Stephen Durocher; sisters, Inez Trosclair, Azelie 'Toot" Hebert and Blanche Dufrene. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Darryl Broussard Darryl James Broussard, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died March 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dubois Broussard; parents, Simon and Stella Luke Broussard; son, Brian James Broussard; brother, Simon Broussard; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nola Callahan Nola Callahan, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:08 p.m. March 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Annie Callahan Callais. She was preceded in death by her parents, Constant and Ella Cantrelle Callahan; brother, Horace Callahan; infant brother; sister, Linda Callahan Fischer; and an infant sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nardina Freeman Nardina Leona Freeman, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. March 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Freeman Hebert; sister, Nancy Sagona LeBoeuf, Terry Rogers, Angela R. Ledet, Maureen R. Breaux and Margaret Rogers; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bernard Freeman; and parents, Antonio and Vita Cicio Sagona; brothers, Anthony "Tony," Charles, James, Frank and Antonio Sagona; and sisters, Josephine S. Lusco and Francis S. Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Inness John "Mac" McGowan Inness, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 31, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Belta Reulet Inness of Vacherie; daughter, Kathy Folse; son, Keith P. Inness; sisters, Emerant Triche and Elizabeth Tabor; brother, Conrad Inness; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Sr. and Rose McGowan Simon Inness; and brother, Tracy Inness. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Jacob Sr. Louis "Pa" Jacob Sr., 53, a native of Melville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 31. 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Christ in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn. He is survived by former wives, Ethel Robinson Jacob, and Helen Johnson Jacob both of Thibodaux; his mother, Ernestine Jacob of Thibodaux; sons, Louis Jacob Jr., and Jarrod J. Jacob both of Thibodaux; daughter, Sherri L. Morris of Thibodaux; brother, Anderson August of Thibodaux; sisters, Betty Willis, and Lizzie Jackson of Baton Rouge, Hannah Jacob, and Loretta Price of Thibodaux, and Nellie Warren of Denver, Colorado; He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jacob; and brothers, Preston Jacob, and William August. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Russell Lasseigne Russell E. Lasseigne, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sons, Russel E. Jr. and Tommy Lasseigne; daughter, Patrice Lasseigne Oncale; brother, Paul, Richard and Jerry Lasseigne; sister, Eldridge Reese; and grandchildren, Byron J. and Lori K. Oncale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angeline Faltennan Lasseigne; parents, Paul E. and Agnes Naquin Lasseigne; and brother, Malcolm Lasseigne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cedolia Samanie Cedolia "Sam" Samanie, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 7: 06 a.m. March 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy, Emmanuel and Charles J. Guidry; daughters, Merrill G. Authement, Loretta G. Avet, Merlene G Freeman, Rachel G. Porche and Sandra G. Jenkins; sister, Wilma Benoit Endean; 21 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Guidry; parents, Charles and Angelina Benoit; brother, Louis Benoit; sister, Adele Thibodaux; grandchild, Melinda Authement; and great-grandchild Jonathan Guidry. ============================================================================