Obituaries of APRIL 2004 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: 24 Sep 2006 ********************************************** 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 OMITED. THIS FILE HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED AND BASED UPON DATE OF DEATH. ============================================================================ Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Calvern Adams Calvern "Funny" Lester Adams, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles community, died at 8:15 a.m. April 1, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St Charles community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Babin Adams; son, Lester Adams; daughter, Amanda A. Dugas; sisters, Evelyn A. Stevens and Catherine A. Brown; three grandchildren: and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by hts parents. Louis and Edna Baye Adams; brothers, Louis "L.C." Jr. and Lionel Adams; and sisters, Thelma A. Richard, Lucille A Ponson and Carmel A. Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roland Dolese Sr. Roland "Buddy" John Dolese Sr., 81, a native of Plattenville and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Bourg Dolese of Houma; one son. Roland Dolese Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; two stepdaughters, Gail Dupre and companion, Anise Samanie of Gibson. and Sheila Brunet and husband, Elmer Jr., of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Dolese Sr. and Huey Dolese of Houma; two sisters, Rosa Mae "Tillie" Vice and Joyce Brunet of Houma; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Doiese and Isora Aucoin Dolese; one grandson, Felton Brunet; and two brothers, Harry L Dolese and Louis J. Dolese. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Albert J. Jarreau Albert J. "Al" "Uncle Boy" Jarreau, 70, a native of New Roads and resident of Plaquemine, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial to St Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Landry Jarreau; two sons, Henry "Bozo" Jarreau and wife, Deborah, and Michael Jarreau and wife, Jenny, one brother, Harold Jarreau; three sisters, Ida David, Virgie Hebert and Hazel Gardner; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rosalie David Jarreau; and two sisters, Rosemary Robillard and Henrietta Jarreau. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Morris Legendre Norris Legendre, 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:13 am April 2,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Gary and Donald Legendre; daughter, Celestina Molaison; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula Ockmon Legendre; parents, Premlas and Natelia Rodrigue Legendre; daughter, Natelia Legendre; brothers, O'Neil, Norman and Herbert Legendre; and sisters, Doris Rousseau and Louisa Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Julia Molaison Julia M. Molaison, 95, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 2,2004. A Mass of Christian, burial was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Sterling J. Boudreaux; grandsons. Sterling Jr., Daniel, Wayne and Tommy Boudreaux; nine great-grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren; four foster grandchildren, nine foster great-grandchildren and three foster great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip E. Molaison; sisters Margarette Gallo, Helen Soyez and Edna Escaig; brothers, Louis Monteverde Jr. and John Monteverde. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irma Plaisance Irma Cologne Plaisance, 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Edison P. Plaisance; two sons, James A. "Tony" Plaisance and wife, Jill, and Holden J. Plaisance and wife, Vera Lee; two daughters, Gwen P. Taylor and husband, John, and Joy P. Carson and husband, Timmy; one brother, Clifton "Dago" Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; one sister, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest "Boone" Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne; and one sister, Virgie Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hattie Olivier Hattie Poche Olivier, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one brother, A.J. Poche of Kraemer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Olivier; parents, Alexandre Poche and Judith Bourgeois Poche; five brothers, Whitney, Burhman, Harry, Earl and Junius Poche; and one sister, Enola Templet Guilliot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Vicks-August Mildred "Alga" Vicks-August, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Saturday, April 3,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Lillie V. Young of Thibodaux, and Linda V. Williams of Houma; five sons, Freddie Vicks Jr., Robert "Bobby" Vicks, Nolan Vicks Sr., Charles J. Vicks all of Thibodaux, and Wayne M. Vicks of New Orleans. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 13, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Vicks Sr. and second husband, Otis August; parents. Dora Anderson Winston and Jake Winston Sr.; two daughters, Mary Ann V. Joseph and Janice Vicks; three brothers, Nelson Winston, John Winston Sr. and Jake Winston Jr.; and three sisters, Olevia W. Burrell, Florence W. Muse and Albertha W. Brisco. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Willie Blanchard Willie "Joe-Rock" Blanchard, 63, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:03 a.m. April 3, 2004, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial at New Belmont Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Kenya Blanchard of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisters Janice DeMar of Los Angeles, Barbara Whitman of Riverside, Calif., and Gwendolyn Harris of Chicago; a brother, Willard Blanchard; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph T. Blanchard; mother, Inez Dugas Durham; stepfather, William "Bill" Durham; sister Linda Durham; and brother, William "Billy" Durham. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joyce S. Charpentier Joyce S. Charpentier, 62, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died on April 3, 2004. A memorial service will be at today at 2 p.m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at 109 E. 90th St. in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Charpentier; son, Darren Charpentier; daughters, Cheryl Glaze, Samantha Charpentier, Joyce Ann Brinkley and Chontell Polkey; brothers John Smith and Louis Smith Jr.; sisters, Ann Vizier, Corrine Henderson and Kate Smith; and 14 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rita Lafont Smith; son, Jeffery Charpentier, Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norbert Thibodaux Norbert Thibodaux, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:45 p.m. April 3, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie, Scioneaux Thibodaux; daughter, Judy Cantwell; sister, Theresa Landry; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Adams Thibodaux; brothers, Sylvester, Diedre and Eves Thibodaux; and sisters, Rose Thibodaux, Inez Landry and Zilda Gros. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michelle Duet Michelle Lynn Duet, 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Fort Collins, Colo., died at 1:46 a.m. April 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Andras Duet; brothers, Jimmie, Michael, Charles, Wayne, Brian and Thomas Duet; sisters, Kathleen Fonseca, Judy Michel, Linda Fussell, Beverly Marcel, Elaine Cortez, Lorraine LeBlanc, Mary Gagneaux, Roberta Jennings, Tracy Duplantis, Annette Hebert and Dawn, Melissa and Carol Duet. She was preceded in death by her father, Preston Paul Duet; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duet; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andras; and sister, Barbara Baudoin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Carl R. Hanlin Carl R. Hanlin, 82, a native of Baltimore and a resident of New Orleans, died at 9:25 p.m. April 4, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at, the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucette Lassere Hanlin; a son, Thomas Hanlin; step-sons, S. Ralph Labat Jr. and Jerome Labat; daughter, Shirley Rogowski; brothers, Bruce, Paul and Dale Hanlin; sisters, Phyllis Butler, Fern Coberly and Lois Phillips; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren; three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Claire Dousha Hanlin; parents, Plenny Amos Hanlin and Nellie Dye Hanlin; a sister, Donna Whiting. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Carole Ledet Carole McDonald Ledet, 54, a native of Pleasanton, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. April 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Karl Ledet; daughters, Lara Bellanger and Rae Rachel Ledet; son-in-law Billy Bellanger; mother, Cecilia McDonald of Pleasonton, Texas; sisters, Kathleen McDonald of Slidell, Judy McDonald Foster of Abilene, Texas, Nanc McDonald Corbin of San Francisco, Trisha McDonald Holt of Arlington, Texas, Renee McDonald Haynes of San Antonio, Texas; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ledet; brothers and sisters-in- law, Beryl Ledet Dupont, Kevin Ledet, Dennis and Lynn Bayhi and Jeff and Lyddy Lindley; 24 nieces and nephews; and a loving cousin, Rachel Highsmith and her husband David. She was preceded in death by her father, Grady McDonald. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Morrison Pitre Morrison "Son" Pitre, 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died April 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Leo Robert Pitre; daughter, Carolyn Pitre Angelette; sister, Mary Danos; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clothilda Pitre; and parents, Leo and Antionette Schouest Pitre. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the V.F.W., State Pelican Club, Bayou Club of New Orleans and was a head of the Cut Off volunteer Fire Department for many years. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charlene Savoie Charlene LeBlanc Savoie, 47, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:10 p.m. April 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Lockport A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Lockport She is survived by her husband, Dennis A. Savoie; son, Anthony Savoie; daughter, Chasity Breaux; brothers, Wayne and Keith LeBlanc; sisters, Barbara Bonvillain, Gail Cantrelle, Wanda LeBlanc and Michelle LeBlanc; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louvertta Henry LeBlanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elaine Donahue Kotyra Elaine Donahue Kotyra, 72, a native of New York and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:58 p.m. April 5, 2004. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at Samart Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday. . She is survived by son, Joseph Kotyra and his wife, Carla; daughter, Christine Tarolli; brother Russell Donahue; sister, Sandra Donahue; a grandchildren, Laura, Leah and Lynn Tarolli. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Margaret Cochran Donahue; grandchild, Joseph Kotyra, Jr., brother, Robert "Bob" Donahue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ida Mae Kerne Ida Mae Kerne, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Iberia, died at 4:56 p.m. April 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at David Funeral Home at 1101 Trotter St. in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with internment at Holy Family Mausoleum. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda K Weber and son-in-law Dr. Richard Weber of Larose; sons, Philip A Kerne III and daughter-in-law Alice D. Kerne of Lafayette, Rodney J. Kerne and daughter-in-law Isela Kerne of Loreauville; daughter, Karen K. Kemp and son-in-law J. Brad Kemp III of Lafayette; brother, Godfrey Richard and sister-in-law Jessie Richard of Thibodaux; sister, Barbara Morales of Baton Rouge; 9 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip A Kerne Jr.; father, Walter Richard; mother, Helena Vedroz Richard; sisters, Betty R. Casso, Earline R "Shine" Charlet and Marion R Fakier, and brother, Jeffery Richard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edwin Lauret Jr. Edwin James Lauret Jr., 81, a native of Moorehead, Miss., and resident of Bourg, died at 12:01 a.m. April 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Champagne Somme Lauret of Bourg; son, Robert E. Lauret and his wife Debi of Franklin; stepson, Don Somme and his wife Marylynn of Houma; daughter Jacqueline Ann Sutton and her husband John of Thibodaux; step daughters, Deborah Somme Sarginet of Luling, Donna Somme Winn and her husband John of Winston Salem, N.C.; brother, Alfred Sellers Lauret of Pineville; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 3 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Lauret Sr. and Camilla Gore Lauret. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Delores LeBlanc Delores Marie Bourg LeBlanc, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 a.m. April 5, 2004. Visitation will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Earl James LeBlanc Jr., of Houston, Carl A LeBlanc and Warren P. LeBlanc of Houma; her daughter, Linda L Gagnet of Dana Point, Calif.; her sister, Luella LeBoeuf of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl LeBlanc Sr.; her parents, Martin Bourg and Nettie Duplantis Bourg. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joyce H. Pellegrin Joyce H. Pellegrin, 61, a native and resident of Dulac, died April 5, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with burial held in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Josephine Pellegrin; her daughters, Wanda Dean and Dale Pellegrin; her brothers, George Jr., Anthony, Johnny and Perry Pellegrin; her sisters, Sheryl Gautier and Lois White; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Dama" Pellegrin; and her father George Pellegrin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Humphrey Shortridge Jr. Humphrey John Shortridge Jr., 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houston, died April 5, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mahalia Comeaux Shortridge; daughters, Thalia and Natalie Shortridge of Houston; mother, Odessa B. Shortridge of Houston; father, Humphrey J. Shortridge Sr.; stepmother, Eloise H. Shortridge of Labadieville; sisters, Roxy S. Benoit of Houston, Cynthia S. Scott of Dallas and. Karen Anne Shortridge of Atlanta; nephew, Issac Benoit; brother-in-law, Ronald Benoit of Houston; and stepbrother, Darryl Hawkins of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Issac and Geneva Palmer Bennett and Willie and Odile Boudreaux Shortridge; uncle, Edward A. Shortridge; godmother, Gustavia B. Garrett; and a host of aunts and uncles. Serenity Mortuary of Houston is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Theresa Brunet Danos Theresa Brunet Danos, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 a.m. April 6, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by sons, Herman Jr., Ivy and Jerry Danos; daughters, Linda Voisin and Lisa Danos; brothers, Chester and Ivy Brunet 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Danos Sr.; parents. Joseph and Justilia Pinell Brunet; brothers, Noris Brunet; sister, Sister Agnes Brunet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nowed J. Keller Nowed J. Keller, 88, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Raceland, died April 6, 2004 at 3:45 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at St Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by sons, Wilton, Benton, Vanton and Ricky Keller; daughters, Lois Guidry and Betty Verret; daughters-in-law, Rosalie, Sandra and Linda Keller; sons-in-law, Eddie Verret and Freddie Pierce Jr.; a sister, Mercy Orgeron; a half sister, Doris Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Blanche Landry Keller; parents, Joseph and Marie Vicknair Keller; son-in-law, Johnny Guidry; daughters, Shirley Keller and Barbara K. Pierce; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Keller; brother, Lloyd Keller; sisters, Adelle Thibodaux, Irene Keller and Mary Louise Keller, and two grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Florence Hebert Florence Tregre Hebert, 89, a native of Point Coupee Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died April 6, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Edward James Hebert, married to Sharon Blanchard Hebert, and Frank Gerard Hebert, married to Laure Waguespack Hebert; daughter, Helen Lorraine Hebert Ancelet, widow of Dr. Carroll Ancelet; grandchildren, Travis and Carol Ancelet, Laurie Curole, married to Todd Curole, Treg Ancelet, Robin Hebert Braud, married to Terry Braud, Edward James Hebert Jr., married to Rebecca "Becky" Bordelon, Michele V. Hebert Whitney, married to Mark Whitney, and Frances "Frankie" Hebert, married to Mitchell Dupre; her great- grandchildren, Kyle and Joshua Curole, Diana and Elise Michel, Terry Patrick Braud II, Nicole Theriot, Edward Joseph and Corbin Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Doc" Hebert; and her parents, Frank and Mathilda Waguespack Tregre; brothers Maurice John and Clifton Tregre; and sisters, Mercedes Tregre Matthews, Annette Tregre Riche and Vivian Tregre Blanchard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jane Pagan Jane Blanche LeBlanc Pagan, 84, a native of Lockport a nd resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. April 7, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son, Bob Pagan; stepdaughters, Joyce P. Harris of Traveler's Rest, S.C., Shelia P. Horn of Pinebluff, Ark., and Joan P. West of Plano, Texas; brother, Francis LeBlanc of Larose; and sisters Pearl Adams and Irene Richardelle of Larose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Y. Pagan; parents, Clement and Euzalia Gros LeBlanc; and brother, Louis LeBlanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Nectoux Joseph "Joe" John Nectoux, 66, a native of Shreveport and resident of Florida, died March 29, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Akemi; daughters, Anita Lee, Tracy Nextoux and Linda Lehmann; sons, Joseph Jr. and Jason Nectoux; stepson, Travis McGowan; and three grandchildren. A teacher, he studied at Nicholls State University and taught in Florida, ending his career at Jackson Heights Middle School. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shirley Mae Smith Shirley Mae Smith, 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Oakland, Calif., died Monday, March 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church. She is survived by her daughters, Gail Smith, Sandra Smith, and Penny Smith all of Oakland, Calif.; son, Coydell Smith of Oakland, Calif.; sisters, Joyce Smith of Sacramento, Calif., Beverly Williams of Oakland, Calif., Fannie Zachary of Opelousas, and Ester Smith of Houma; brothers, Claude Smith, and Gilbert Smith of Houma, Walter Smith of Florida, Freddie Smith, James Smith, and Nolan Smith Jr., of Thibodaux; She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr., and Genieve Smith; brothers, Robert Smith and Willie Smith; and sisters, Corrine Smith and Mary Ann Smith. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael Herod Michael Glen Herod, 45, a native of Water Valley, Miss., and resident of Baton Rouge died April 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Bertina Faye Mart Herod of Baton Rouge; parents, Rachel and John Herod of Water Valley; daughter, Leslie Herod of Colorado Springs, Colo.; stepdaughter, Allison Gamble of Baton Rouge; son, Marcus Herod of Colorado Springs; stepson, Nicholas Gamble of Baton Rouge; sisters, Diane Brown of Waterproof, Valerie Velay of Detroit, Mich. and Barbara Hence of Water Valley; brothers, Johnny Herod of Southfield, Mich., and Anthony Herod of South Korea. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vivian Melancon Vivian Martin Melancon, 100, a native of Labadieville resident and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. April 5, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Charles Melancon; parents, Elvest and Alcidie Bergeron Martin; sisters, Lollie M. Aucoin, Frenella M. Claus, Grace M. Marquette and Ella M. Mercadel. She and her husband owned and operated Whitney's Pharmacy until his death in 1959. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Danny North Danny North, 42, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Monday, April 5, 2004, in an automobile accident in Paincourtville. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Coleman of Paincourtville and Brandon Melancon of New Orleans; sisters, Silver Southall of Metairie, Wilma Ann North of New Orleans, Paulette N. Jackson of St. James, and -Macella Lemon of Bertrandville; brothers, Willie North of White Castle, Gary North, Gilbert North and Brian K Larvadain all of Belle Rose, and Rodney North of Napoleonville; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Octavia Landry North; sister, Lillie Mae Moore; and a grandmother, Corrine North. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Rolin Winchester Jr. John Rolin Winchester Jr., a native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 7 a.m. April 5, 2004 in St. James. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home at 101 Loop St. 945 in Donaldsonville, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Miles Winchester; son, Shawn Patrick Winchester of Donaldsonville; father John Rolin Winchester Sr. of Santa Ana, Calif.; mother, Eathel Scioneaux Winchester of Gonzales; brothers, Alvin Winchester of Baton Rouge, Cornell Winchester of Gonzales. Stanley Winchester of Donaldsonville, Bernard Winchester of Los Angeles, Ronnie Winchester of St Jarnes and Lloyd and Donald Winchester of Marrero; sisters, Debra and Beverly Winchester of Marrero; granddaughter, Courtney Rashawn Winchester of Donaldsonville; mother-in-law, Elaine Miles of Donaldsonville; two sisters-in- law; four brothers-in-law; six aunts; five uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Felix and Isabella Winchester and Joseph and Abbie Jones Scioneaux; father-in-law, Eli Miles Sr.; four uncles and one brother-in-law. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adline Rose Triggs Adline Rose "Chainky" Triggs, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Burial will be in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Nell Triggs Strickland of Raceland; sons, Leroy Triggs, Rodney Triggs, Oliver Triggs Sr., Arthur Triggs Jr., Egerald Triggs, of Raceland, and Larry Triggs of Houma, Rosebut Triggs of Marrero and Harold Triggs of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Triggs Sr.; her parents, Hazel Sr., and Agnes Williams Rose; son, Lionel Triggs Sr., and brothers, Joseph Rose, and Hazel Rose Jr. She was a member of Third Zion. Baptist Church. She was a homemaaker. Her hobbies included cooking, and shopping. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tessie Dean Tessie Agnes Dean, 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her mother, Rita Bohley of Houma; her father, Joseph Lester Dean of Houma; her companion, Dovic Billiot of Houma; her former husbands, Terry Parfait Sr. of Houma and Norris Parfait Jr. of Missi ssippi; one son, Terry "T.J." Parfait and fiancee', Danielle Foret of Houma; one daughter, Jasalyn Markeit Parfait of Houma; four brothers, Julius Feet, Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma, and Malcolm "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; six sisters, Vivian Carlos and husband, Druis, Ethel Foret and husband, Morris, Charlotte Accardo and husband, Kurt, Cynthia Dean and companion, Wilfred Boquet, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait and husband, Calvin, of Houma; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by one brother, Merlin "Tiny" Feet ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Guedry Bernice Guedry, 81, a native and resident of the St. Charles community died Friday, April 9, 2004. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. She is survived by one brother, Warren Guedry; one sister, Irma G. Glaser; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Marguerite Guedry; two brothers, Charles Guedry and Leon Guedry Jr., and one sister, Ella Guedry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Naise Dufrene Naise Naquin Dufrene, 80, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died April 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Menonnite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her sons, Carl Joseph, Curtis Joseph and Clifford John Dufrene; daughters, Juanita Tonubbee, Lona Loupe and Irma Breaux; brothers, Whitney, Nollie and Wilbert "Brud" Naquin; sisters, Earline Scheubhut, Rita Scheubhut and Joyce McBroom; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Dufrene; parents, Caliste and Agglia Dufrene Naquin; son, Rodney Joseph Dufrene; brothers, Randolph and Norman Naquin; sister, Inez Naquin; and grandchild, Shannon Dufrene. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earl Hebert Sr. Earl Joseph Hebert Sr., 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:37 p.m. April 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at St. Bernardette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Constrantchis Hebert of Houma; mother, Julia Gautreaux Hebert of Thibodaux; son, Earl "Rip" J. Hebert Jr. of Houma; daughters, Deborah Hebert Hebert and her husband, Richard, Darlene Hebert Duplantis and her husband, Todd, all of Houma, and Donna Hebert McGintey of Tylertown, Miss.; sister, Karen Hebert Clement and her husband, David, of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Joseph Hebert; brother, Keith Paul Hebert; and sister, Lorraine Marie Hebert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jack McCary Jack C. McCary, 86, a native of Diamond, Oklahoma and resident of Fairfield, Illinois, died at 7:26 p.m. April 9, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Chapel. A memorial service will be held at the chapel on Wednesday, April 14 with a burial at Maple Hill. He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Hazel McCary; wife Roberta, daughter, Elizabeth Weatherwax, four grandchildren, and nine great granachildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Raymond. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Emma Lee Babin Emma Lee Richard Babin, 82, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died April 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Richard Babin; daughter, Trudy Rodrigue; sister, Tessie Ledet; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton "Penouch" Babin; parents, J. Arnold and Mary Breaux Richard; and brother, J. Darwin Richard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ethel Cheramie Ethel Mae Cheramie, 79, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Golden Meadow, died April 10, 2004. 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 the church cemtery. She is survived by her husband, Morris J. Cheramie; daughters, Brenda Thomassie, Margaret LaBella, Marion Danos and Gail Cheramie; stepson, Daniel Cheramie; sisters, Anna Mae Guidry and Joyce Melancon; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Luce Sanchez Morris Sr.; son, Curtis J. Terrebonne; brother, Ernest Morris Jr.; sisters, Lucille Davis and Irma Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Shawna Gail Danos, Bryce Anthony and Nadine Ann Thomassie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Khristopher Ledet Khristopher T. Ledet, 34, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April10, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, A. J. Jr. and Judy Ledet; sister, Rebecca Ledet; and godchildren, Summer Hall Fryou, Jake Clement and Remi Guidry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, A. J. Sr. and Daisy Ledet, Junius Ordoyne and Dorothy Rodregeaux; and cousin, Shane Broomes, ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leon Robichaux Leon Anthony Robichaux, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m. April 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Roy Robichaux of Thibodaux and Kirk P. Robichaux of Houma; brothers, Tommy and Michael Robichaux of Houma; sister, Vivian R. Broussard of Houma; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merline Morales Robichaux; parents, Leon Paul and Margaret Orgeron Robichaux; brothers, Roy, Christopher and Albert Robichaux; and sister Veronica Robichaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Myrtle Ste. Marie Myrtle Trosclair Ste. Marie, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 10, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Williams and her husband, Chester, Gerrie Duhon and her husband Earl and Adriene Ste. Mane; sisters, Shirley Baye and Betty Prejean; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Ste. Marie; parents, George and Jeanne Trosclair; brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl and Ray Trosclair; sister, Theresa Fonseca; and grandchild. Dayanne Duhon Denning. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Everett Talbot Everett Louis Talbot, 82, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died April 10, 2004. A re ligious service was held at noon today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Talbot of Houma, Cammie Talbot and her, fiance, Frank Chachere of Baton Rouge, Elizabeth "Lisa" Talbot Barnett and her husband, Doug Barnett of San Diego, Calif.; former wife, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot; brother, Louis Talbot of Houma; sisters, Verna Talbot Heck of Thibodaux, Willie Lou Talbot Chilton of Mercede, Calif., Alma Talbot Deligans of Conroe, Texas, Edith Talbot Denson of Houma, Vivian Talbot Bartlett of Houston and Janet Talbot Green of Jackson, Miss.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Alma Folse Talbot; brothers, Carroll, Richard "Dickie" and Douglass Talbot; and grandson, John Everett McCoy Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Allen Bourg Allen Joseph Bourg, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 p.m. April 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at his residence at 5555 Park Avenue in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. at the residence, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his son, Paul Bourg of Houma; daughter, Clarice Breaux of Houma; stepdaughter, Carolyn Trotter; brother, George Bourg of Montegut; sister, Cecille Guidry of Houma; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Irene Samaha; parents, Amadeo and Clarisse Duplantis Bourg; and sisters, Rose Bourg, Josephine Boquet, Ida and Ruth Authement. He was a veteran of World War II. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lydia Pellegrin Lydia Dupre Pellegrin, 85, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:32 p.m. April 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious| service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Kreamer Cantrelle of Houma; brother, Calvin Dupre of Gray; sister, Irene Dupre Sonier of Gray; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Guelvin "Cal" Kreamer; second husband, Wilson Pellegrin; parents, Joseph and Agnes Thibodaux Dupre; daughter, Leola Marie Kreamer; brothers, Paul and Yancey Dupre; and sisters, Josephine Dupre Rhodes and Velma Dupre Porche. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adam Price Adam Price, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 p.m. April 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the hall, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Amy Trahan Price; daughter, Betty Lou Price Billiot; son, Charles Price; sisters, Onesia Authement and Norita Trahan; half- brother, Horace Price; grandchildren, Kristine Dupre Scott and her husband, Shannon, and Ken Lynn Dupre; and great-grandchild, Kourtney Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alice Pellegrin Price; stepmother, Delia White Price; brother, Chester Price; sister, Mazia Pellegrin; and half-brother, Druis Price. A retired carpenter and tugboat captain, he was Catholic ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Theresa Richard Theresa Naquin Richard, 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 5:45 a.m. April 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Mark Richard and his wife, Charlene, and Perry M. Richard; brothers, Charles and Clarence Naquin; sisters, Hazel Martinez and Shirley Ordoyne; and grandchild, Cory Richard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Richard; and parents, Clarence and Beulah Folse Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elois Cheramie Elois Bertus Walker Cheramie, 85, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Galliano, died at 4:35 p.m. April 12, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at Barrios Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Millard J. Cheramie; daughters, Cheryl L Guidroz and Kathy F. Sandras; sister, MaryHetta Rounsley; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark J. Cheramie Sr.; parents, George and Albertice Courtney Walker; son, Mark J. Cheramie Jr.; brother, George Walker Jr.; and sister Genieva Walker. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hugh Duet Hugh Duet, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at his home. He was 80. A native and life long resident of Labadieville, he retired from Landry's Funeral Home after 47 years of service. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling and spending time with his family. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Burt; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Maria Duet; a devoted and loving sister, Hilda Duet; grandchildren, Maureen Bonvillain, Lawrence Burt II, Laurie Beth Burt, Kristin, Christopher and Savannah Duet; and great-grandchildren, Michell Hunter, Sydney Bonvillain and Lauryn and Ali Grace Burt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Gonzales Duet; his parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; brothers, Lawrence and Chester Duet; and sisters, Mildred Boudreaux, Doris Gibson and Elizabeth Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Flora Bruce Flora Autin Bruce, 86, a resident of Belle Chasse, died at 3 p.m. April 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leonce A. Bruce; daughter, Joyce Bruce LeBoeuf; brother, Alzec Autin; sisters, Irene A Guidry, Clementine A Emard; and grandchildren, Monica and Jan LeBoeuf. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcelin and Amelia Danos Autin; brothers, Leonard Sr., Alcide, Horace, Oris, Eves and Harris Autin; and sisters. Leoncia and Lelia Dantin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sylvia Evans Sylvia Pitre Evans, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:55 p.m. April 13, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Evans; son, Carroll Evans; daughter, Evelyn Evans; and one grandhcild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnifred and Clarice Torres Pitre; and brother, Albert Pitre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Cassie Jr. James Cassie Jr., 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St.Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Verner; father, James Cassie Sr.; devoted friend, Patric ia Ann Landry; three children that he reared, Jenna, Jacie and Donny Daigle; sisters, Patsy Phillips of Houston, Texas, Barbara Binder of Baton Rouge and Linda Williams of Reserve; brothers, Jimmy Cassie of Raceland, Cleveland Verner Jr. of Reserve and Sherman Verner Sr. of Belle Rose; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister, Helen Verner; and stepfather, Cleveland Verner Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marcia Sanchez Marcia Sanchez, 66, a native of Memphis, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Tulsa Okla., died April 12, 2004. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fosters Ivory Chapel in Muskogee, Okla., with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Allyeene Southerland Bruene Dugger of Muskogee; children, Darren N., Annette M., Darcy T. and Teresa A. Sanchez, Mary R. Hurd, Rebecca G. Hooper, Stephanie V. Anderson; brothers, Frederick and Stephen Dugger; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Darcy Dugger; husband, Whitney J. Sanchez; and daughter, Jennifer L Sanchez ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Justin Soco Justin "Man" Soco, 61, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. 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 daughter, Wanda Soco of Thibodaux; son, Justin Soco Jr. of Thibodaux; sisters, Lorraine and Vivian Soco of Thibodaux, Carol Ann Soco of Houston, Texas, Ora Mae Suco of Hammond. Doris Soco of Napoleonville and Denise Soco of Houma; brothers, Harry and Alvin Soco of Thibodaux and James Soco of Morgan City; four grandchildren and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and four sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Theodore Burd Jr. Theodore Thaddeus Burd Jr., 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 13,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his children, Theodore Burd III, Dederia Ausbrook and Glen Burd of Bertrandville, Sheila Chatman of Donaldsonville and Brian Burd of Anchorage, Ala.; brothers and sisters, Lovell McGallirad, Veronica Johnson, Leon Burd, Barren Burd, Harold Burd, all of Bertrandville, Vincent Burd, Anna Mae Larkins and Earl Burd of Belle Rose, Evenda Walked of Baton Rouge, Jamesetta White of Lakewood, Colo., and Emily McGallirad of Wilmington, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Helen Burd; and wife, Deannia Burd. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lionel J. Wilson Lionel J. Wilson, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at St. Peter Cemetery No. 3 in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Wilson of Thibodaux; daughters. Florence Wilson, and Faye Wilson of Thibodaux; brother, Alien Wilson of Houston Texas; sisters, Laura Wilson Frye and Doretha Wilson of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Sr. and Hattie Henry Wilson; and brother, Harrison Wilson Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. His hobbies included fishing. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Carl Elliott Jr. Carl Evans Elliott Jr., 75, a native of Buna, Texas, former resident of Houma and resident of Kosciusko, Miss., died Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial in Parkway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Lowe Elliott; one daughter, Robin McNickle of Starkville, Miss., one son, Charles Devonne Eckford of San Marcus, Texas; three sisters, Nelda Calfee, Robbie Walters and Jackie Croley, all of Orange, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Dorman Elliott and Carl Elliott Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tad Chaisson Jr. Tad Anthony Chaisson, Jr., infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 a.m. April 14, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Mausoleum. He is survived by his father, Tad Anthony Chaisson Sr. and Triche Anne Thibodeaux; grandparents, Anthony Paul Chaisson Jr. and Thaddeus and Wilma Thibodaux Chaisson; great-grandmother, Dorothy Thibodeaux; and brother, Seth Robin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Curtis McSwain Curtis Lee McSwain, 58, a native of Independence and resident of White Castle, died April 14, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Dennis McSwain; daughters, Tabitha Stewart of Baton Rouge and Diedre Kenner of Atlanta; son, Kirk Scott of White Castle; sisters, Rachel Butler and Doris Banks of Independence; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Butler, first wife, Rosa Mae McSwain; son, Curtis McSwain Jr.; brothers, Charles Murray, Louis, Fred and Matthew Butler. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Karl Ordoyne Sr. Karl A. Ordoyne Sr., 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 14, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his son, Karl A. Ordoyne Jr.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Linda Tabor Ordoyne; and sister, Florence Gingrich. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucy Simmons Lucy Simmons, 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:26 p.m. April 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ansil "Buster" Simmons; daughters and sons-in- law, Kathryn Simmons, Jean and Herbert Daigle, Judith Simmons, Marian and Russell Templet, Elizabeth and Dewayne Tullos; brothers, Arthur and Alfred Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucie Cancienne Blanchard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Geraldine Amedee Geraldine Ann "Jerrie" Cazenave Amedee, 69, a native of Gramercy and resident of Houma, died at 6:38 p.m. April 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Richard "Ricky" and John Amedee; daughters, Kathy Quick and Rochelle Fernandez; brother, Paul Cazenave; sisters, Earline Landry and Barbara Klibert; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Paul Amedee; and parents, Adlai and Luce Chenier Cazenave. ======== ============== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Inez Daye Inez Pellegrin Daye, 77, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 a.m. April 15, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Mrs. Druby (Theresa) Hebert of Chauvin, and Mrs. Jeffery (Marjorie) Authement of Bourg; granddaughter, Jessica R. Blair and husband, Glenn of Houma; and great-granddaughter, Grace Katherine Blair of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix Adams and Clavia Robichaux Pellegrin; daughters, Rebecca Daye and Kathleen Daye LeBoeuf; brothers, Calvin Joseph and Modris Joseph Pellegrin; sisters, Eta Pellegrin Dupre and Marie Pellegrin. She was a retired secretary with LSU Extension Service for 25 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Denis Gaubert Denis Vincent Gaubert, 78, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Zeringue Gaubert; four sons, Lowell "Bubby" Gaubert, Theron "Hoss" Gaubert, Guinn "Black" Gaubert and Roth Gaubert; four daughters, Duenna G. Poche', Denise G. Boyd, Leila G. Bourgeois and Jaida G. Bergeron; one brother, Irby Gaubert; three sisters, Eunice G. Roberts, Ethel G. Keller and Leah Rae G. Cantrelle; 17 grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Emerson and Clifford Gaubert; one sister, Agnes G. Adams; and one grandson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alex Jones Sr. Alex Jones Sr., 100, a native of Hohen Solms and resident of Donaldsonville, died April 15, 2004, in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Baptist Church in Modeste. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Gibson Jones; daughters. Ruby Martin of Donaldsonville, Lillie Julien of Baton Rouge, Mary Phillips of Chapel Hill, N.C., Bernice Jones Preston of Baton Rouge; sons, Leonard Jackson of Houston, Alex Jr., Lawrence Sr. and Albert Jones, all of Donaldsonville; brother, Iristeel Jones of Donaldsonville; sister, Louise J. Brook of Hohen Solms; 25 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carry Jones; sister, Charity Jones Carter; brothers, Joe Bailey, Robert Jr. and Henry Jones Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Frances Pace Frances Stephens Pace, 93, a native of Zwolle and resident of Galliano, died at 6:20 a.m. April 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Frances Pace Herrin and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pace Ristroph; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Draughon Pace; parents, William and Frances Fraser Stephens; brother, William Edgar Stephens; sister, Kathrine Phares; and great-granddaughter, MaryKate Bruce. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Angeline Pellegrin Angeline Pellegrin, 86, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died April 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her nieces, Claudette Richardelle Kiffe and Judy Richardelle Griffin; and nephew, Donald Richardelle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Polinaire and Marie Gros Pellegrin; sister, Luda Richardelle; and nephew, David Richardelle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clinton Plaisance Jr. Clinton J. "Tonkey" Plaisance Jr., 25, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:33 p.m. April 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his parents, Clinton Sr. and Leona Plaisance; grandmother, Yvonne Plaisance; and brother, Shawn Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dudley Plaisance Sr., Avaris and Shirley LaBiche Borne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Johnnie Adkins Johnnie Kilpatrick Adkins, 79, a native of Union, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:27 p.m. April 16, 2004. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Christ Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Adkins Norred; sisters, Earline K. Pittman of Utica, Miss., and Bernice K. Dees of Philadelphia, Miss.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Adkins; parents, Lemmie and Pearl Musgrove Kilpatrick; and brother, Ernest Kilpatrick. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Blanche Breaux Blanche Maronge Breaux, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. April 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Carroll and Mary Breaux of Bayou Blue, Norman Jr. and Susan Breaux of Houma, and Cecil and Loretta Breaux of Thibodaux; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jay Holmes of Seattle, Carolyn and Henry Babin of Raceland, Judy and Frankie Jeffery of Houma, Patty and Lanny Richard of Marrero and Joy and Wayne Lasseigne of Bayou Vista; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Mickey Naquin of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Breaux Sr.; parents, Louis and Theresa Trahan Maronge; brothers, Nelson, Sherbert, Robert, Louis Jr. and Reynold Maronge; and sisters, Ethel Duplantis and Shirley Bethancourt. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eula Babin Eula Knight Babin, 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died April 16, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by daughters, JoAnn B. Pierce and Mary B. Duet; sister Eunice K. Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded, in death by her husband, Gaston Babin; parents, Lovincy and Ida Robichaux Knight; sons, Ronald R. and Raymond J. Babin; daughter, Peggy B. Pierce; grandson, Ronald Pierce. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Maxie Chauvin Maxie Martin Chauvin, 82, a native of Marrero and resident of Des Allema nds, died at 6:04 a.m. April 16, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by sons, Dwight and Vance Frickey; stepsons, Calvin, Sylvester, Allen and Timmy Chauvin; daughters, Janelle Harrell, Paula Bernard, Elain Bartell, Marcella Bartell, Brenda Ardoin; stepdaughters, Irene Owens and Ella Mae Andras; brothers, Lovless Jr., Ray, Harry and Thomas Martin; sisters, Virginia Candies, Marion Dufrene and Barbara Shortless; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Guidry; second husband, Lerrie Frickey; Third husband, Joseph Chauvin; parents, Lovless Sr. and Mathilda Babin Martin; and brother, Malcolm Martin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sylvia Crochet Sylvia Marie Bergeron Crochet. 75, a native and resident of Houma, died April 16, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles Crochet; daughter, Melissa Crochet of Allen, Texas; sister, Beatrice Olivier of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Evelina Moore Bergeron; brothers, Julius, Russell and Edward Bergeron; and sister, Shirley Dement. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanette Porche Jeanette LeBlanc Porche, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died April 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Abel and Annabelle Arceneaux LeBlanc; sons, Bennett and Bryan Porche; daughters, Angela Guillory and Mary Harmening; brothers, Jesse, Jeffery, Johnny and James LeBlanc; sisters, Juanita Romero, Jean Hunot, Julie Tooke and Joyce Blackman; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newel Porche Jr.; and brother, Jay LeBlanc Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ida Stanford Ida "Dot" Stanford, 90, a native of Dickinson, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died at 12:30 a.m. April 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas. Graveside services will be at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville. She is survived by her sons, Donald, Bill and Bob Lichenstein; stepsons, Ray, Frank and John Stanford; daughter, Betty Elliott; brother, Percy Cartwright; 31 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Lichenstein; her second husband, Leland Stanford; her parents, Vincent and Nancy Cartwright; sons, Louis Patrick Lichenstein and Charles "Dickie" Lichenstein; brother, Preston Cartwright; and sisters, Billie Watson and Mary Burrouchs. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elaine White Elaine T. White, 57, a native of Dearborn, Mich., and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:26 p.m. April 16, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at noon today at St Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Allen "Boy" White; one son, Allen "T-Boy" White; one stepson, Alvin "AJ." Leboeuf; three, daughters, Alena LeCompte, Kristy Domangue and Anna George; brother, Kim Smith; sisters, Darlene White, Charlene Prestenbach and Marlene Busey, 11 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Tennant and Martha B. Smith; and one sister, Arlene Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanne LeBlanc Jeanne Matherne Savoie LeBlanc, 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:47 p.m. April 17, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. A religious service will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clarence P. LeBlanc Sr.; sons, James L and Carle J. Savoie Sr. and Clarence P. LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Ann L Martin and Elaine L Prim; sister, Bella Martin; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Hudson P. Savoie; parents, Telemaque and Ernestine Savoie Matherne; sister, Edith Matherne; one great- granddaughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adam Ordoyne Adam "June" Ordoyne, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 p.m. April 17, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will take place at noon Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Linda Ordoyne, Michael Ordoyne, Eric and Tammy Ordoyne and-Gregory and Samantha Ordoyne; daughter and son-in-law, Angella and Bryan Guedry; sister, Rose Andras; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild.' He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Dempster Ordoyne; parents, Aurelien and Judith Boudreaux Ordoyne; sisters, Olivia Boudreaux, Mable Thibodeaux and Anna Mae Durcher. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ozea Reed Ozea Toups Reed, 94, a native of Abbeville and resident of Schriever, died at 12:37 a.m. April 17, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 6 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mimosa Pine Garden of Memories in Carless. She is survived by her son, Gayneaux Trahan; daughter, Irene T. Jeanise; 44 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Habert Reed; parents, Lastie and Elodie Dore Toups; daughter. Mary Hawn; six brothers; two sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. April Regan April Simpson Regan, 26, a native of Cut Off and resident of Franklington, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m., to 11 a.m. Wednesday -at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William Regan Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Monica Billiot and Rodney Morgan of Franklington; sons, William Regan III and Gage Regan; daughter, Kristin Regan; brother, Jason Webber of North Carolina; sister, Jeanne Lee Galliano; grandparents, Irvin and Pat Dardar of Cut Off and Mansey Billiot and Regina Pitre of Golden Meadow, and her father-in-law, William Mark Regan Sr. of Columbia. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eugene Bourgeois Eugene J. Bourgeois, 69, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 7:15 p.m. April 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church ce metery. He is survived by his companion, Adele Braud; son, Joseph L Bourgeois II; daughters, Ella Bourg and Darla Billiot; brothers, Edward and Paul Bourgeois; sisters, Delores Mobley, Betty Bourgeois and Catherine Bourg; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Bourgeois and Elizabeth Touchard Bourgeois; sons, Felton and Dennis Bourgeois; and sisters, Barbara Dardar, Jeanette Bourgeois and Rougine Burns. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rafe Terrebonne Rafe Joseph Terrebonne, infant, of Jefferson, died April 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Cheramie Cemetery. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. at the cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Robin Lyn Owens and Sandra Terrebonne Leger; grandmother, Mamie Terrebonne; brother, Scott James Leger Jr.; and sister, Gabrielle Galjour. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Badgerow John Andrew Badgerow, 52, a native of Le Mars, Iowa and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:59 a.m. April 19, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Dupre Badgerow; mother, Carol H. Badgerow of Harrison, Ark.; sons, Joseph (Joe) Badgerow of Bourg and Brett Badgerow of Chauvin; daughter, Robin Witherwax of Bourg; brother, Bruce Badgerow of Kingsley, Iowa; sisters, Deb Reeg, Bonnie Evans, Judy Muecke; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Badgerow; and brother, Larry Badgerow. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ruby Lewis Ruby Carmen Lewis, 47, a native of Lovington, N.M. and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. April 19, 2004. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Lance A. Avila of California; daughter, Arnanda R. Avila of Houma; brother, Bobby Hulan of Andrews, Texas; sisters. Linda Thompson of Paris, Texas, and Betty Bramlett of Lovington, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sib and Ruth Crawford Lewis; brother, Louis Hulan; and sister, Lula Dale Cowger. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alexander Loupe Jr. Alexander James "Jakie" Loupe Jr., 76, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 a.m. April 19, 2004. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He has given his body to Tulane Medical Research Center. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Doucet Loupe; sister, Janet Loupe Albert; five nephews, five great-nieces; one great-nephew; and one great-great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander James Loupe Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Loupe. He was a member of the Thibodaux American Legion Post. He was a Catholic and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Emelda Adams Emelda Duffy Adams, 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:40 a.m. April 20, 2004. Visitation will be 9 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. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Ernest T. and Jenny Rose Adams of Picayune, Miss., Anthony "Tony" Adams of Thibodaux and Gregory Adams of Larose; daughters and sons-in-law, Albert Adams Songe of Houma, Louise A. and M.T. Melvin of Larose, Greer Adams Robichaux of Westwego and John Galjour, sisters, Pauline Duffy Cretini of Lockport and Pearl Duffy Cheramie of Cut Off; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Adams; parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; daughter, Brenda Adams Galjour; brothers, Maximillian and John Duffy; grandchildren, Andrew John Melvin and Maxie John Robichaux; sisters, Ida D. Lasseigne, Vivian D. Cheramie, Jeanne D. St. Pierre, Clara D. Plaisance, Verna D. Thomassie and Louise D. Plaisance. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Evangeline Gaudin Evangeline K. Gaudin, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died April 20, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Bernard Gaudin; daughter, Karen Boudreaux; brothers, Norvin, Ervin, Leo, Durell and Lutrell Kraemer; sisters, Norma Cantrelle, Emmaline Hebert, Maydel Thibodaux and Jenny Lee Cotton; four grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton "Tony" Gaudin; parents, Howard and Viola Lirette Kraemer; and sister, Dorothy Pellegrin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eddie Toups Eddie Peter Toups, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith Toups; son, George Toups; stepsons, Mark Dyer Sr., Vernon Dyer Jr., Ronald and Reginal Picou; daughters, Pamela Knapp, Myra Palmisano; stepdaughters, Alice Gilmore and Connie Richaud; 30 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Adams Toups; parents, Exavier and Theresa Morris Toups; brothers, Munson Sr., Irvin Sr. and Clarence Toups; sisters, Mable Albert, Edna Thibodeaux and Esther Morvant; and grandchild, Quincy Dyer. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Isma Griffin Isma Lirette Griffin, 79, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died April 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, David and Ricky Griffin of Houma and Daniel Griffin Sr. of Chauvin; daughters, Paula Duplantis of Houma, Anna Rushing of Mendenhall, Miss., Brenda Griffin of Thibodaux; brothers, Hewitt and Julious Lirette of Chauvin; stepsons, Anthony "Junior" Griffin of Grand Caillou and J.C. Griffin of Houma; sister, Helen Bonnett; stepdaughter, Velma Griffin; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus Joseph Griffin; parents, Dutrell and Josephine Bergeron Lirette; stepson, Steve Griffin Sr., daughter, Carmen Griffin Belanger; stepdaughters, Bessie Griffin, May Jane Griffin Thibodeaux and Rita Picou; brothers, Roy and James Lirette; sisters, Beverly Lirette Keiff, Velma Lirette Neil, Delta Domangue and Yvonne Lirette Blanchard; and grandchildren, Rachel Marie Belanger, Felicia Griffin and Danielle Rushing. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lonzabell Sanders Lon zabell "Boo" Sanders, 29, a native of Livingston, Ala., and resident of Houma, died April 6, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Lonzabell Sr. and Lula Sanders; sisters, Tawanya and Cashanna; brothers, Armontye, Marcus and Keith; fiancee', Dekeysha Carter.and son, Keveion Lonzabell Sanders III. He was employed by C.F. Bean. Larkin and Scott Funeral Home of Demopolis, Ala. was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kathryn Allen Kathryn Allen, 38, a native of New Jersey and resident of Franklin, died April 8, 2004, in Franklin. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her fiancee', Mike Lamaison; sons, Stephen, Kyle and Justin Wanser of Lehighacres, Fla., Colton Falgout of Houma and Jovan Marcott of Franklin; daughter, Charlene Wanser of Lehighacres; sisters, Peggy Allen and Vicki Ponshock of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kelley Allen of Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Wright Mildred Wright, 75, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until wake services at 8 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville. 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 daughters, Celestine Wright, Henrietta Every, Rose and Joyce Wright, all .of Thibodaux; sons, Willie Wright Jr., Walter Wright Sr., Rev. Herman Wright, Joseph and Clifton Wright, all of Thibodaux, and Contrell Wright of Omaha, Neb.; sisters, Florence Burdis of Thibodaux and Florida Williams of Paincourtville; 25 grandchildren; and 25 great-greandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Wright Sr.; parents, Horace and Olivia Johnson Williams; daughter, Florida Weber; sisters, Irene Fair, Melvina Jones and Josephine Joseph; granddaughter, Betty Ross; and great- granddaughter, La'Niya McDowell. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. David Cavalier David "Psycho" Cavalier, 38, a native and resident of Labadieville, died April 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Cavalier; parents, Steve and Tina Cavalier; son, David Cavalier Jr.; daughters, Ashly and Amber Cavalier; brothers, Steve Jr., Marc and Jason Cavalier; and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Loretta Pamplin Loretta Brown Pamplin, 35, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. April 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Gerald and Anita Delaune Brown of Houma; daughter, Sarah Lynn Pamplin of Houma; and sister, Laura Brown of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Brown Jr.; and grandparents, Albert Sr. and Laura Cecile Delaune and Joseph Adam Sr. and Enola Derocher Brown. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wilva Rodrigue Wilva J. Rodrigue, a resident of Harvey, died at 6:07 a.m. April 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, in Marrero. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with a graveside service to follow at St Phillip Cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his third wife, Eula Roussell Rodrigue; second wife, Earline Klingman Rodrigue; children, Carmen Blanchard, Weldon and Raymond Rodrigue; son- in-law and daughters-in-laws, Frances Rodrigue, Gale Blanchard and Darlene Rodrigue; siblings, Roland "Red" Rodrigue, Loredia Mars, Lena Percle and Johnny Rodrigue; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen Faucheaux Rodrigue; and parents, Felicien Rodrigue and Argenne Borne Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Arsaga Mary Alice Arsaga, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Covington, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to service time Saturday at Schoen Funeral Home in Covington. Memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her husband, Eldon Arsaga of Covington; and one daughter, Carla Arsaga of Gulfport, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Boudreaux Voisin and Norbert Voisin; and a sister, Brunella Samanie Agamy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Donny Legendre Donny James Legendre, 14, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died April 22, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Rosemary Truxillo Legendre; sisters, Dixie, Ashley and Mindy Legendre. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. He loved video games and riding bikes. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Orgeron Raymond J. Orgeron, 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 22, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oville "Red" Orgeron and Mabel Bergeron Orgeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Francis Webre Francis "Pippy" L. Webre, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Brookings, Ore., died April 22, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at St Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was cremated and his ashes will be buried in Riverside, Calif, in June. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Echenique; children, James Webre, Janette W. Anderson, Patricia W. Bachac, Bonnie W. Rowbottom and Steve Webre; and siblings, Marie W. Toups, Garnet W. Boudreaux and Jerry W. Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Amy B. Webre; brothers, Eddie L, Preston and Calvin Webre; sisters, Essie Locascio and Winnie Dillion. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Weimer Jr. J ohn L Weimer Jr., 80, a native of Dormer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:35 a.m. April 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He will be cremated. He is survived by his sons, John, Richard, Michael and Gregory Weimer; brothers, Jesse and Dan Weimer; sister, Mildred "Mim" W. Schmidt; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kearns Weimer; parents, John L Weimer Sr. and Necia LeBlanc Weimer; daughter, Mary W. Heaton; and sister, Ruth W. Edwards. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. J oseph Barrilleaux Joseph "Minos" Barrilleaux, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 23, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Blanche Mire Barrilleaux; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Kenneth Naiser, brother, Roland Barrilleaux; grandchildren, Lisa Capps and husband, Jeff, Teresa Tyson and husband Terry Tyson Jr.; and great- grandchildren, Scan Bridges, Jeremy Capps, Katie Tyson and Brannan Tyson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie and Earnest Barrilleaux; an infant brother, and sisters; Marie Plaisance, Louise Ritchie and Emma Clark. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rose Beslin Rose Aimee Bienvenu Beslin, died on Friday, April 23, 2004, at her home in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Born in 1915, Rose was 88 years old. Rose Aimee was the daughter of the late Ignace Bienvenu, former Clerk of Court for St. Martin Parish. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph Beslin Sr.; a sister, Anna Armentor of New Iberia; a daughter, Anita Beslin Calagna from New Orleans, and three sons: Ralph Beslin Jr. and his wife, Anita from Canada, Michael Beslin from Baton Rouge, and Scott Beslin from Thibodaux. She is also survived by her son-in-law, AJ. Calagna Jr.; two beloved grandchildren, A.J. Calagna III (Tony) and Maria Elizabeth Calagna; and Tony's wife Erin, all from New Orleans. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of funeral arrangements. These arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norine Billiot Norine Serverine Billiot, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, died at 12:05 a.m. April 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial. She is survived by her sons, Dennis, Alvin, Carlton and Norman Creppel; daughters, Mercedes Douzat, Eva Boudion, Rebecca and Josephine Creppel; brothers, Richard and Jesty Billiot; sisters, Ophelia Cotherne, Viola Plaisance and Cesla Bourgeois; 39 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 20 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Creppel; second husband, Joseph Billiot; parents, Maturin and Lucia Schouest Billiot; sons, Charlie, Glennie and Lionel Creppel; daughter, Angelina Mills; brothers, Earl, Cavlin, Kellers and Lionel Billiot; and sister, Olivia Billiot ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clarise Dufrene Clarise "Judge" Pierre Dufrene, 85, a native of Gheens and resident of St. Charles community, died at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rita Guidry Dufrene; four daughters, Janice Ramagos, Iris Plaisance, Karen Cortez and Catherine Faucheaux; two brothers, Oliver and Tildon Dufrene; one sister, Gertrude LeBlanc; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marcelite Pontiff Dufrene; two brothers, Lawrence "Lan" and Clarence Dufrene; and three sisters, Marguerite Lucia Bodden, Bernice Hogan and Bertha Breaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vesta Gaspard Vesta Lafont Gaspard, 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died April 23, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three sons, Leander Gaspard Jr., Jeffrey Gaspard and Donald Gaspard; daughter, Robin Gaspard Lee; brothers, Eldon Lafont and Henry Perez Jr.; 14 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leander Joseph Gaspard Sr.; and parents, Howell and Eliska Callais Lafont. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elodie Pennison Elodie Louviere Pennison, 90, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died April 23, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Donald and Daniel Pennison; daughters, Ruby Gabriel, Elodie Lusco, Evelyn Tucker, Anne Lee Clement, Carol Naquin, Jane Clause, Clara Andras, Kathleen "Kathy" Legendre, Judy Martin, and Nancy Boudreaux; 52 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Pennison; parents, Henry and Lucia Michel Louviere; son, Arthur J. Pennison Jr.; nine brothers and sisters and four grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Enola Bollinger Enola Dupre Bollinger, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:44 p.m. April 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at St Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Bonnie Bollinger of Gray, Niles and Virginia Bollinger of Mandeville, Mark and Vickie Bollinger, Craig and D-Lyn Bollinger and Forest "Scotty" Jr. and Angel Bollinger of Houma; daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Ronald Holman of Raceland, Connie and Don Gaidry of Thibodaux and Patti and Robert Bradley of Houma; brothers and sisters- in-law, Anthony and Olive Dupre of Fairfield, Calif. and Magnus and Hanson Dupre of Houma; grandchildren, Amy B. McCann, Calvin Comeaux II, Holly B. Quick, Andy Bollinger, Stacey, David and Melissa Holman, Tate and Keith Tassin, Trey Gaidry, Niles Jr., Chad, Taylor and Austin Bollinger, Levi Holman and Gabrielle Bradley; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Simone Comeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Raymond Bollinger Sr.; parents, Caliste and Lillian Buquet Dupre; brothers, Miller and Alien Dupre; and sister, Leila Songe. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clara Bradley Clara Mae Bradley, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:50 a.m. April 24, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Schriever with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward Bradley Sr., of Thibodaux; daughters, Ruby Watkins, Cora Shanklin, Carla Williams, and Barbara Bradley all of Thibodaux and Geraldine Hampton of New Orleans; sons, Alvin Sylvan of New Orleans, Jerome Dorsey, Alton Dorsey, Darren Sylvan, and Bobby Dorsey of Thibodaux and Edward Bradley Jr., of Morgan City; sister, Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; and 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; the Rev. Lloyd and Alma Johnson Sylvan: daughter, Ertha Dorsey, and sister, Constavia Sante. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Theresa Dupre Theresa Marie Naquin Dupre, 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 9:19 a.m. April 24, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is s urvived by her sons; Dean Dupre of Bourg, Michael Dupre of Alvord, Texas, Sam Dupre of Sulphur, Tim Dupre of Chauvin, Marty Dupre and Lee Dupre of Montegut; daughters, Jo Ann Lyons of Chauvin, Shelia Naquin of Montegut and Martha Kindrex of Florence, Miss.; 26 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Paul Dupre; parents, Dennis J. and Myrtle M. Levron Naquin; sisters, Inez Ledet, Necia Naquin, Emmiline Neil and Thelma Ledet; and grandchildren, Timmy Dupre and Cory Hutchinson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Craig Dugas Craig Michael Dugas, 23, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 am April 24, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. Contact the funeral home at 876-5442 for the time of the serv ice. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales II. He is survived by his parents, Dan Peter and Monica Ann Dugas; grandfather, Wilson Louis Dugas; grandmother, Lois Melancon; brother, Ryan Michael Dugas of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois LeBlanc Dugas; grandfather, Raymond Malbrough. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Fay Hall Fay Ellen Leger Hall, 40, a natve of Houma and resident of Slidell, died at 9:20 p.m. April 24, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial at St Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her husband, Mikel Hall; parents, James Warren and Anna Mae Authement Leger; brothers, James Leger of Prairieville and Joel Mark Leger of Honeybrook, Pa.; sister, Carol Ann Toups of Houma; and grandmother, Euphemie Prejean Authement. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doraston Leger and Loyman Authement She was a 1981 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Haskel Gregory Haskel Donald "Don" Gregory, 44, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. April 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cobb Cemetery in Thornton, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Mildred "Mel" Bates Gregory; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Gregory; brother, Michael Gregory; and sisters, Sharon Hicks, Gail Smith and Carrie Gaiennie. He was preceded in death by his father, Haskel E. Gregory; and brother, David Gregory. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Madelyn Daigle Madelyn Roundtree Daigle, 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux died at 4:20 p.m. April 25, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Greg Daigle; daughters, Gisele Landry and Joan Ward; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice "Chu-Chi" Daigle; parents, John and Bertha Adams Roundtree; sisters, Beverly Caillouet, Catherine Trosclair, Celine Adams, Anna Lee Baye, Margaret Martin Babin, Yvonne Roundtree, Amy Bergeron and Stella Daigle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Linda Simoneaux Linda Pichoff Simoneaux, 70, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. April 25, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Stanley "Butch" Simoneaux Jr. and Rick R Simoneaux; brothers, Jim, Ralph, Charles, Darrell and Morris Pichoff; eight grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Wallace Pichoff Sr. and Mae Landry Pichoff Hamm; grandchild, Felicia Simoneaux; brother, Edwin W. Pichoff Jr.; sister, Carroll Jane Pichoff. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Janet Borne Janet Lafont Borne, 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 5:47 a.m. April 26, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son, Darren Borne; daughters, Dian M. Bourg, Donna M. Garze, Stacey A. Stegmann and Leslie Cheramie; brothers, Herbert and Joseph Lafont; sisters, Helen B. Dardar, Mae Lafont Malbrough and Ophelia Lafont Jackson; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Venice J. Borne; parents, Nocess and Eva Cheramie Lafont; daughter, Debra Borne; brother, Adam Lafont; sister, Joyce Lafont Danos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Corbett Doyle Corbett Doyle, 80, a native of Oakdale and resident of Lockport, died at 3:45 p.m. April 26, 2004. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Willis Doyle of Lockport; son and daughter- in-law, Dennis and Kathy Doyle; brothers, Millard Doyle of Alexandria, Floyd, Vernon and Elbert Doyle of Oakdale; sisters, Beulah, Edna Mae and Eda Lee of Oakdale; granddaughter, Denise Savoie and her husband, Troy; and great- grandchildren, Thomas and Brittany of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parley and Louise Doyle; brothers, Albert, Rigsby and James Doyle; sister, Eda Lois Ray. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eve Pertuit Eve T. Zeringue Pertuit, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:33 a.m. April 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at SL Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Russell Zeringue Sr.; daughter, Gail Cedotal; brother, Adam Theriot; sisters, Rita Bourgeois, Bessie Labat and Pearl Champagne; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Zeringue; second husband, Sam Pertuit; parents, Alceste and Adolphine Bourgeois Theriot; brothers, Joseph and Thomas Theriot; sister, Marie "Mae" Guidry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Warren Schexnayder Warren Paul Schexnayder, 83, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. April 26, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial win be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Hooper Schexnayder; sons, Cecil and Phil Schexnayder; daughters, Mona Kramer and Paulette Vice; brother, Wilton Schexnayden of Gramercy; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marguerite Louque Schexnayder; granddaughters, Ginny and Cindy Schexnayder; sisters, Amedia S. Laiche and Ida S. Vicknair; and brothers, Anicet, Wilfred, Didier, Mark, Laurel and Allie Schexnayder. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet News paper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earl Usea Earl Adam Usea, 69, a native and resident of Kraemer, died April 21, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. 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, Louis, Terry and Garland Usea; daughter, Alma Usea Brock; sisters, Eve Usea Loupe, Mary Ann Usea Hotard, Stella Usea Chaisson and Lindell Usea Horn; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary Rome Usea; parents, Oveil and Clarice Kraemer Usea; daughter, Angela Marie Usea; brothers, Hubert, Leroy, Joseph arid Landry Usea; and grandchildren, the infant Brock twins. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Doretha Thomas Doretha Brown Thomas, 77, a native and resident of Gray, died at 11:55 a.m. April 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at tie church with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Ulysses H Thomas Sr. of Gray; son, Ulysses H. Thomas Jr., of Gray; daughters, Mary T. Davis of Atlanta, Ga., Beverly T. Morgan of Gray, and Alma T. McDonald of Lafayette; brothers, Gilbert Brown Sr. of Thibodaux and Charlie Brown of Gray; sisters, Ethel Victor of Baton Rouge and Delores Holmes of Gray: 12 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph A. Sr. and Alma Winslow Brown; and brothers, Joseph Jr., Eunice, Isaac, Andrew, Levi, and Johnny Brown. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanne Arceneaux Jeanne Danos Arceneaux, 67, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 4 p.m. April 27, 2004. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Her body was donated to science. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Arceneaux; son, Thomas Arceneaux; daughters, Sandra A. and Anita A Guidry; brother, Nicholas Danos; sisters, Bella Theriot, Melba Donaghey and Velma "Pearl" Lefort; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicles and Eliza Savoie Danos; brothers, Jean, Clifton and Edward "Nick" Danos; and sisters, Emelda Allen and Janet Collins. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Richard Lasseigne Sr. Richard F. Lasseigne Sr., 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 a.m. April 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Caillouet Lasseigne; sons and daughter-in- law, Richard Jr. and Aimee C. Lasseigne; Kenneth, Keith and Don Lasseigne; daughters, Mary and Jennifer Lasseigne; brothers, Paul and Jerry Lasseigne; sister, Eldridge L Reese; and grandchildren; Richard III, Jeremy and wife Ashley Lasseigne and Jeffrey Lasseigne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. and Agnes N. Lasseigne; and brothers, Russell and Malcolm Lasseigne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Rogers Sr. James "Jimmy" Nicholas Rogers Sr., 68, a native of Franklin and resident of Lockport, died at 10 p.m. April 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Iona Cunningham Rogers; sons, James "Nicky" Jr., John Anthony and Craig Michael Rogers; brothers, Herman, Junius and Reynold Rogers; sisters, Elise Broussard and Phyllis Dumesnil; grandchildren, Chris, Amy, Kaci, Trey, Joel, Adam, Justin, Shelley and Steve Rogers and Sherry Bergeron; and great-grandhchildren, Kathryn and Katelyn Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Altia J. and Celestine Naquin Rogers; son, Steve Paul Rogers; daughter, Debra Ann Rogers; brothers, Raymond, Bertrand and Bryon Rogers; and granddaughter, Kathryn Rogers. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Hanson Memorial High School in Franklin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Francis Webre Francis "Tippy" L Webre, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Brookings, Ore., died April 22, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at St Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was cremated and his ashes will be buried in Riverside, Calif, in June. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Echenique; children. James Webre, Janette W. Anderson, Patricia W. Bachac, Bonnie W. Rowbottom and Steve Webre; and siblings, Marie W. Toups, Garnet W. Boudreaux and Jerry W. Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Amy B. Webre; brothers, Eddie L, Preston and Calvin Webre; sisters, Essie Locascio and Winnie Dillion. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Frye Joseph Frye, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. April 25. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughters, Lucy Green of New Orleans, Betty Sosa, and Bernadine Hills of Thibodaux; son, Stacy Winfield of Kileen Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Frye; parents, Thomas and Cecelia Frye; brothers, Roland, Sidney, Oliver, Edward, Alvin, Raymond, and Dutc Frye; and sisters, Betsy, Beatrice, and Rebecca Frye. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Rainey Mary K. Rainey, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. April 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 am Saturday at The Church of Christ in Thibodaux. The religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Alien Chapel Church Cemetery In Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Charles Rainey of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Charleston Rainey, Ca-Ron Rainev. Patrice James and Germaine James; five great- grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a very devoted godchild, Sadie Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Laura Rainey; son, Noble Sawyer; and sister, Leorta R. Joseph. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edna Kipp Edna Riggs Grant Wilson Kipp, 90, a native of Jamaica, N.Y., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004. A memorial service will be May 13 at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Florida. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Wilson Kipp Campbell; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Oscar Wilson and M. Lionel Kipp; her parents, Harry and Martha Grant; two grandchildren, Patrick and Debra Campbell; one great-granddaughter; one brother. Harry Grant; and three sisters, Helen Phelen, Dorothy Roth and Anne Gagon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Betty Clark Betty Jean Clark, 46 a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:55 a.m. April 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice M. Clark of Thibodaux; sons, Tyrone, Melvin, Danielle, and Elray Clark, and Frank and Eugene Mitchell all of Thibodaux; daughters, Betty Clark, and Stephanie Mitchell of Thibodaux; sisters, Shelia Williams, Diana Price, Shirley Clark, and Barbara Wise of Thibodaux, Ethel Smith of Spring Lake, N.C., and Lynn Morgan of Donaldsonville; brothers, Leonard Clark Jr., of Donaldsonville, Elray Clark of Raceland, Bobby Clark of Labadieville, Eddie Clark, and Michael Clark of Thibodaux; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Clark Sr., and one son, Eugene Clark. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Richard Lasseigne Sr. Richard F. Lasseigne Sr., 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 a.m. April 28, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Caillouet Lasseigne; sons and daughter-in- law, Richard Jr. and Aimee C. Lasseigne; Kenneth, Keith and Don Lasseigne; daughters, Mary and Jennifer Lasseigne; brothers, Paul and Jerry Lasseigne; sister, Eldridge L Reese; and grandchildren; Richard III, Jeremy and wife Ashley Lasseigne and Jeffrey Lasseigne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. and Agnes N. Lasseigne: and brothers, Russell and Malcolm Lasseigne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gerald Dupre Sr. Gerald Joseph Dupre Sr., 67, a native of Morgan City and resident of Slidell, died at 9:42 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Aron J. Dupre, Gerald J. Dupre Jr., Ralph Dupre and Edward Martina; two daughters, Lisa Dupre and Lana Hollis; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Bourgeois Dupre; and his parents, Aaron and Odette Delaune Dupre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. L.J. Guidroz Jr. L.J. Louis Guidroz Jr., 55, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 3:59 p.m. April 29, 2004. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Mae D. Falgout; sons, Lonnie and Louis Guidroz III; stepson. Eddie Rodrigue; daughters, Alaina Guidroz and Haiti Dupuy, brother, James Guidroz; and sister, Patricia Robichaux; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidroz Sr.; son, Jay Guidroz; brothers, Rickey Guidroz and Kent Guidroz. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hilton Normand Hilton "Joey" Joseph Normand, 79, a native of Bunkie and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 p.m. April 29, 2004. A religious service was heldat 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. He is survived by his wife, Viola Price Normand; son, Donald Normand; daughters, Connie Rodriguez and Sherry Neil; brothers, Nelson and Wade; sisters, Jane Keating and Marie Maclere; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. Andrew and Julia Normand. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louise Ordoyne Louise Mary Bergeron Ordoyne, 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:46 p.m. April 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She is survived by her companion, O'Neil Triche; sons, Jimmy, Gilbert and Tony Ordoyne; daughters, Rose LeBlanc, Geraldine Creppel and Virgie LeBouef; brother, Eli Bergeron; sisters, Lucille Shutter and Rita Morvan; 23 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ordoyne; companion. Percy Farve; parents, Camille Sr. and Selvina Guillot Bergeron; brothers, Henry Bergeron and Camille Bergeron Jr.; sister, Elizabeth Bonner; and one great- grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Fredric Thibodaux Fredric Louis Thibodaux, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda LeBlanc Thibodaux of Houma; two sons, Louis Thibodaux and wife, Patty, of Houma, and Alan Thibodaux and wife, Greta, of Cut Off; two daughters, Julie Fortenberry and husband, Andy, and Marie Thibodaux of Houma; one brother, Herbert Thibodaux of New Iberia; one sister, Gloria Naquin of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Thibodaux and Beatrice Lasseigne Thibodaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Margaret Badeaux Margaret Ann Bascle Badeaux, 57, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 a.m. April 30, 2004. A Mass of Christian was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her father, Harris Bascle; son, Robert Ledet Jr.; daughters, Dawn Lagarde and Vicky Parfait; stepdaughters, Jennifer Boyd and Jessica Bil; brothers, Torris and Joey Bascle; sisters, Joanne Zeringue, Jane Bascle and Tina Broussard; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L Badeaux; mother, Josephine Autin Bascle; son, Mark Anthony Ledet; and brother, Harris Anthony Bascle Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Noland Breaux Jr. Noland Paul "Doogie" Breaux Jr., 34, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died April 30, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his parents, Noland P. Sr. and Anna Mae Bourgeois Breaux; step-grandfather, Jack Flippo; brother, Derrell Paul Breaux; and sister, Darnell Breaux Hebert He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Noah Anthony Breaux and Georgia Matherne Flippo and Noah Adam Bourgeois Sr. and Gertrude Plaisance Bourgeois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norris LeBoeuf Norris "Boots" LeBoeuf, 92, a native and resident of Bourg, died April 30, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" Duplantis and husband,. James P. Duplantis; brothers, Harry LeBoeuf of Morgan City and Olen LeBoeu f of Bourg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pitre LeBoeuf, parents, Oleus and Julien Hebert LeBoeuf; son, Vernon Paul LeBoeuf; brothers, Galton and Allie LeBoeuf; sisters, Alice Mestayer, Alma LeBoeuf, and Jeanette Belanger; and grandson, Kelly Duplantis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cynthia Patrick Cynthia A. Patrick, 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Hedgesville, W.Va., died April 30, 2004. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harmony Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sanford W. Patrick; daughters, Theresa White of Perryville, Md., and Renee Patrick of Martinsburg, W.Va., brothers, Whitless "Butch" Adams III of Lockport and Cedric Adams of Lafayette and sister, Sandra Garth of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitless "Dub" and Nora Guidroz Adams of the St. Charles Community. ============================================================================