Obituaries of MAY 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. Mary Lee Parker Mary Lee Pittman Parker, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:55 a.m. May 1, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Paul; daughters, Mary "Sue" Chaisson and Patricia Rybiski; 10 stepchildren; brother, J.C. Pittman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Printis T. Parker; parents, Edwin and Mary Pittman; brother. Eddie Pittman; and sister, Marion Foret. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Reed Jr. John Raymond Reed Jr., 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. May 1, 2004. Visitation will be 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. He is survived by his wife, Cyne Gill Reed; son, Chad Douglas Reed; daughters, Amanda McBee and Elizabeth Haury; brother, Philip Pravata; sisters, Mary Schwartez, Lena Norwood and Sallie Reed; and three grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Sr. and Mary Mike Reed. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Junius Sevin Junius "Token" Sevin, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died May 1, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Bella Foret Sevin of Chauvin; son, Joey Sevin of Chauvin; daughter, Monica Pierron of Chauvin; brothers, Ray and George Sevin of Chauvin, Lee Roy of Dularge and Cyrus Sevin Sr. of Grand Caillou; sister, Thelma Eschete of Bourg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oneil and Annie Sevin. His pastimes were gardening, cooking, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Laurent Amedee Laurent Ambrose Amedee, 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 a.m. May 2, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Fern Tabor of Houma; stepson, James Marmande of Houma; stepdaughter, Phyl M. Trahan of Houma; brothers, Whitney Amedee of Luling, Gerald Amedee of Terrytown and Monsignor Francis Amedee of Thibodaux; sisters. Carman A. Bourgeois of Harvey, Evelyn A. Zeringue of Donaldsonville and Shirley A. Croker of Kenner; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Baudoin Amedee; second wife, Ruby H. Marmande Amedee; parents, Ambrose and Floresca Waguespack Amedee; and brothers, Clifton, Ernest, Norman and Nolan Amedee. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mercedes Brazan Mercedes Billon Brazan, 88, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:10 a.m. May 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a. m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paulette and William Kenneth Onley of Gonzales; and sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Janni Brazan of Schriever and Craig and Catherine Brazan of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Brazan; parents, Paul Sr. and Aline Hymel Billon; and daughter, Rosary Ann Brazan; and siblings, Camille Billon and Paul Michael Billon Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vilma Giorgio Vilma "Grammer" Giorgio, 59, a native of Caracas, Venezuela and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 a.m. May 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. A reception given by friend and employer Sammy Castalano will follow at The Main Affair, 7875 Main St., Houma. Friends and family are invited. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Fulkerson and Malisa Morvant; sisters, Maria Spadea, Emelia Venezia and Aicla Gibelli; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Giorgio; and parents, Joseph Gomez and Maria DeGomez Cuellar. She was employed as a cashier at Castalano's Deli. She was a former employee of South Louisiana Medical Center. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joshua Griffin Joshua "Josh" Griffin, 19, a native and resident of Galliano, died May 2, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his mother, Florence "Jackie" Billiot; brother, Gary M. Griffin Jr.; sister, Krystle L. Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Cary Griffin; sister, Emily M. Griffin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Parks Irene Cavalier Parks, 81, a native of Brusly St. Martin and resident of Paradis, died at 3:12 p.m. May 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Paradis. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Venis Parks; daughters, Kathleen P. Kinler and Greta P. Valliant; brother, Thomas Cavalier; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Godfrey and Eloide Landry Cavalier. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ray Prejean Ray Charles Prejean, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Kenner, died May 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Kenner. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Haydel Preje an; sons, David and Kevin Prejean; and two grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Sanchez Joseph 'Toe Toe" Sanchez, 71, a native of Belle Rose and resident 01 Pnincourtville, died May 2, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. 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 wife, Ann Boudreaux Sanchez; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Vicky G. Sanchez and Glen and Michelle G. Sanchez; daughters and son- in-law Lena S. Landry and Shonda S. and JC Thompson Sr.; brothers, Gleason Sanchez Sr., Valcour Sanchez Jr. and Alvin Sanchez Sr.; sisters, Lucy S. Naquin, Frances S. Blanchard and Mary S. Toups; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valcour Sr. and Roseanna Coupel Sanchez; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ann Alleman and Wallace Boudreaux; daughter, Carolee Sanchez; and sisters, Mabel Clement and Marie Sanchez. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lyle Clement Lyle Ward Clement, 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jay, Fla., died May 3, 2004. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Jay Funeral Home in Jay, with burial at Jay City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Aucoin Clement; son, Rocky Clement of Tallahassee, Fla.; daughters, Debbie and Becky Nelson, both of Jay; brothers, Harold, Francis and Ronald Clement, all of Thibodaux; sister, Betty Albert of Thibodaux; and grandchildren, Riley and Jake Nelson, Hannah and Taylor Doughty and Justin Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lester V. and Louise Naquin Clement ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leo J. Kraemer Leo "Jimmy" J. Kraemer, 56, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 715 a.m. May 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sue Granier Kraemer; daughters, Krystal G. Hollis, Kasey and Leah Kraemer; brother, Nelson Kraemer; sister, Helen Kraemer; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Yeannsen and Georgina Constant Kraemer; sisters, Audrey Scioneaux, Constance and Leah Kraemer. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clifton Whitlock Clifton "Joe" Whitlock, 40, a native of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and resident of Raceland; died at 12:20 p.m. May 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 11 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Eschette Whitlock; mother, Linda Whitlock; daughters, Jalessa Kim and Josie Virginia Whitlock; brothers, Keenan Todd and Harry "Randy" Whitlock Jr.; and sister, Joyce Kay Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Randolph Whitlock; grandparents, Preston Joel and Mary Edith Whitlock, Clifton and Virginia Witt; brother, Theodore "Speedy" Whitlock; and sister, Lisa Kim Whitlock. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kitty Matherne Kitty Jean Matherne, 41, a resident of Galliano, died at 9:35 a.m. May 3, 2004. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Matherne; son, Jeffrey Barrilleaux Jr.; and brother, Mack Matherne Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Mack Matherne Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sidney Benoit Sidney J. "Rock-N-Sid" Benoit, 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 p.m. May 4, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Paula Loupe; parents, David and Mary Lee Benoit; daughter, Krystal Tabor, brothers, Glen and Jerry Benoit ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Simonia Creppell Simonia B. Creppell, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 3:55 a.m. May 4, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in St Anne Cemetery in Bourg. She was survived by her sons, Jimmy and Dickie Creppell; daughters, Sandra and Ella Mae Creppell; brother, Ludvic Billiot Jr.; sisters, Betty Williams, Dorita Dardar and Vivian Aucoin; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Creppell; parents, Ludvic and Evelina Soley Billiot; son, Lucien Creppell Jr.; brother, Joseph Billiot; sister, Veronica Majia; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Scioneaux Joseph Scioneaux, 53, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 9 a.m. May 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pearly Scioneaux; sons, Sherman, Travis, Ronnie and Ryan Scioneaux; brothers, Belonie and Maurice Scioneaux; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Martha Dempster Scioneaux; and sisters, Marion Scioneaux Bienvenu and Yvonn Scioneaux Hymel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanne Rodrigue Jeanne LeBoeuf Rodrigue, 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:08 a.m. May 5, 2004. Visitation will be to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at SL Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her sons, Lionel, Earl, Louis Jr., Calvin Sr. and Jerry Rodrigue; daughter, Rosemary Babin; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Joe and Adelle Marcel LeBoeuf; son, Theophile Rodrigue; daughter, Theresa Rodrigue; brothers, Jodah, Eulic and Adam LeBoeuf; sisters, Justilla Kraemer, Rose Trahan, Victory Theriot, Delia Theriot and Annalee Himel; and two great-grandchildren. ====================== 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. Visitation for family members will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. His body has been given 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. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspape r - Lafourche Parish, La. Anna Joseph Anna Mae Burrell Joseph, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Tacoma, Wash., died April 25, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. The religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Herman Joseph Jr., of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters, Gloria D. Lagarde of Thibodaux. Brenda J. Raven, Beverly J. of Gray, and Debra J. Joyce of Tacoma; sister, Rosemary Young, brother, James Burrell; 22 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Herman Joseph Sr., parents; Johnny Burrell and Olevia Dickerson Burrell; brothers, Johnny Burrell Jr., Cleveland Burrell Sr., and Lawrence Burrell; and sister, Edwina Burrell. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. L.T. Miller L.T. "Shot" Miller, 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Eva Mae Hogan of Napoleonville; son. Lawrence Hogan of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Alberta M. Ross of Napoleonville; brothers, Robert Jr. and Isaac Miller of Napoleonville, Edward Miller of Thibodaux and James Miller of New Orleans; companion, Mary Louise Hogan; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Coleman; grandparents, Chris and Celina Coleman, Henry Sr. and Atline Miller; twin brother, L.V. Miller. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Chase Brown Chase Diontae Brown, 1, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Cedric and Stacy Brown; one brother, Cedric Brown Jr. of Thibodaux; two sisters, Symphony Brown of Thibodaux and Tiani Brown of Fontana. Calif.; his grandparents, Rita Jones and Jerry and Patricia Jones of Thibodaux, Rufus C. Brown of Fontana and Cherry Johnson of Inglewood, Calif.: his great-grandmothers, Elena Quilates Winston and Mary Woods; his aunts, Trina J. (Jason) Johnson, Elaine J. (Zachary) Shanklin of Thibodaux, Cheri Jones of Baton Rouge and Ashana Brown of Fontana; his uncles, Eric Taylor of Inglewood and Detrius Brown of Fontana; and a numerous great-uncles, great-aunts and relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Major Woods; his great- grandparents, John Winston Sr, Northern and Ernestine Johnson, Joseph Woods Sr., Joseph and Ceola Jones and Rufus and Dorothy Brown. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lillie Constant Lillie Mae Constant, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. May 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Daniel J. and Chester P. Constant Jr.; brother, Joseph Toups; sisters, Hattie T. LeBlanc and Pearl T. Constant; grandchildren, Ruth C. Steigerwald, Randal P. Constant, Daniel J. Constant Jr., Anissa C. Plyler, David P. and Joshua J. Constant; and great-grandchildren, Andrea J. Steigerwald, Heather S. Stiles, Tony J. Steigerwald, Lindsey B. Steigerwald, Calvin P., Amber L, Trent M. and Tyler D. Constant, Seth and Lexie Plyler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Paul Constant Sr.; parents, Joseph A. and Henrietta Cancienne Toups; infant daughter, Henrietta Constant; six brothers; and five sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wesley Fitch Wesley Lovince Fitch, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Eva Belle Allemand Fitch; six sons, Jerry, Jimmy, Melvin "Blackie", Donald, Wesley and Alphonse Fitch; three daughters, Joan Charpentier, Debbie Messer and Janice Fitch; 10 step-children; two brothers, Howard and Evest Fitch; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 21 step- grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Marie Fitch; his parents, Camille and Felicia Billiot Fitch; one daughter, Shiela Marie Fitch; one stepchild; and two brothers, Walton and Nelson Fitch. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cassie Molaison Cassie Ambress Molaison, 3, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Sarah Holder and Wayne Molaison; two brothers, Tyler Holder and Gerard Molaison; and one sister, Megan Molaison. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Morvant Bernice Pauline Morvant, 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norris J. Morvant; two sons, Tommy Morvant and wife, Janice, and Larry Morvant and wife, Ellen; three sisters, Elma Barrilleaux, Elsie Ergeron and Irene Deroche; and two grandchildren, Winter and Paul Morvant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kliebert and Elda Clement Guillot; and three brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Ernest Guillot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Harry Zeller Sr. Harry Paul Zeller Sr., 80, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died at 5 p.m. May 6, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Agnes Brady Zeller, sons, Harry Paul Zeller Jr. and Anthony Joseph Zeller Sr.; daughter, Anne Z. Thomassie; sister, Anita Z. Tregle; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nora LeBlanc Zeller, brothers, Jules A. and George A. Zeller Sr.; sisters, Rita Waterman and Mary Lee Robert. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2409, the V.F.W. and the American Legion. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sadie Daigle Sadie Theresa Allemand Daigle, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died May 7, 2004. Visitation will be 9 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 Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Avery P. Jr. and Billy Joe Daigle; daughters, Janet Naquin, Janell Dunn, Bonnie Daigle, Beverly Brown, J oanne Mitchell, Roxann Daigle and Penny Daigle; brother, Joseph Allemand; 20 grandchildren; 16-great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Paul Daigle Sr.; parents, Phillip and Theresa Thibodaux Allemand; brother, Ernest Allemand; sisters, Ann Allemand and Elsie Allemand Lagarde. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mollie Boudreaux Mollie Mae Robertson Boudreaux, 83, a native and resident of Gray, died May 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the church with burial at the First Presbyterian Cemetery of Bayou Blue. She is survived by her sons, Ashby Boudreaux of McCalla, Ala. and Thorne Boudreaux of, Birmingham, Ala.; daughters, Shirlene Cunningham of Slidell, Violet Brownlee of Magazine, Ark. and Valley Winnett of Bell Buckle, Tenn.; brothers, Ferrel Robertson of Bayou Blue and Duell Robertson of Thibodaux; sisters, Grace Robertson Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue and Wanda Canafax of Houma; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eriis Joseph Boudreaux; parents, Augustin Robertson and Corrine Sear Robertson; son, Earlis Joseph Boudreaux; grandson, Lee Brownlee; brothers, Enoch Robertson, Morris Robertson and Ashby Robertson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ruble Chaisson Ruble John Chaisson, 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died May 8, 2004. Visitation will be held 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Jason (Kylie) Belanger of Houma; step- sons Gary Bergeron of Houma and Larry Bergeron of New Orleans; stepdaughters Janelle Bergeron of Houma and Mrs. Larry (Jeannine) Morace of Alexandria; brothers Archie Chaisson of Thibodaux and Joseph Chaisson of Chauvin; sisters Verla Hotard of Bourg, Dorothy Chaisson of Houma and Brenda Robicheaux of River Ridge; a granddaughter, six step-grandchildren and five step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melva Trahan Chaisson; parents Luke Joseph Chaisson and Adele Guidry Chaisson; brothers Merton Chaisson and Dudley Chaisson; and sister Esther Chaisson Ellender. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Angus Bonnette Jr. Angus McCalpen Bonnette Jr., 78, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and resident of Lockport, died May 8, 2004. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Mathews and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife for 51 years, Florence Gaudet Bonnette; a daughter, Patricia, and her husband, Joseph W. Dufrene, and their children Cal Thibodaux, Calei Dufrene and Tanner Dufrene, a step-grandson Tanner Dufrene and a step-great-grandson Tanner Dufrene Jr.; a son, Michael, and his children Mitchell, Matthew and Megan Bonnette; and a brother, Alfred Bonnette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angus McCalpen Bonnette Sr. and Leonise Riviere Bonnette; his brother Randell Bonnette; and his sisters Katherine Irvine and Harriet Guillot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mabel Dupre Mabel Duplantis Dupre, 95, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 10:15 p.m. May 8, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Cathedral in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. She is survived by her son, Philip A Dupre Jr. of New Iberia; daughter Bonabel Naquin of Baton Rouge, Phyllis Duval, Geraldine Thomassie, Maybelle Songe and Margaret Neil, all of Bourg and Laura Armstrong of Houma; 36 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren: 11 step-great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Augustin Dupre Sr.; parents, Augustin and Eulice Toups Duplantis; stepson, Reggie Dupre Sr., daughter, Jo Anna Dupre; brothers, Clyde and Justin Duplantis; and sisters, Beatrice Arpezo, Eulicia Matherne, Gertrude Trahan and Leona Porche. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Royal Shelvy Sr. Royal Shelvy Sr., 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died May 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his companion, Clara Robinson of Thibodaux; daughters, Beryl Shelvy Kennedy of Thibodaux, Cheryl Shelvy Ingram of Avondale, Germaine Shelvy Baker and Angela Shelvy Stanley both of Atlanta, Ga.; sons, Royal Shelvy Jr., and Tobias Shelvy of Thibodaux, and Ronald Ray Shelvy of New Orleans; sister, Dorothy S. Shelvy of Thibodaux, and brother, Hearld Shelvy Jr. of Raceland; 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hearld Sr. and Olivia Kelly Shelvy, and daughter, Carla Faye Shelvy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Barrios Mildred Falconer Barrios, 91, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. May 9, 2004. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Donald Barrios; stepdaughter, Irene Sylvest; brother, Henry Falconer; one grandchild; and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.P. Barrios; parents, Gus and Elizabeth Wicker Falconer; step-son, the Rev. John Warren Barrios; stepdaughter, Beverly Cotton; brothers, Emmit, Ramsey and Dawson Falconer; and sister, Catherine Frieberg. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Una Mae Fonseca Una Mae Robichaux Fonseca, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died May 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Doug J. Fonseca; daughters, Michele F. McKowen and Daniele F. Sampey; sister and brother-in-law, Felma R and Nelson Arceneaux; grandchildren, H. Michael Freeman, Keitra F. Beach, Joshua Boudreaux, Madeline McKowen, Betsy Sampey, Amanda Sampey, Marco Fonseca, Jesse Fonseca and Jude Fonseca; and great-grandchildren, Spencer Uzee and Rachel Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas J. Fonseca Sr.; parents, Ferdnand and Euna Bourgeois Robichaux; sons, Douglas J. Jr. and Michael Fonseca; and sister, Hazel R Allemand. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rita Hamilton Rita Rodrigue Hamilton, 75, a native of Lockport and a resident of Metairie, died May 9,2004. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church at 901 Beverly Gardens Drive in Metairie, with burial at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. She is survive d by her husband, Keith T. Hamilton; children, Hugh E. Hamilton, Robert K Hamilton and Ann Marie Hamilton-Easton; siblings, Julian Rodrigue, Gerald Rodrigue, Rosalie R Heim and Sr. Claire Rodrigue; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flossie Hargis Rodrigue and Emile Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Terry Maurer Terry "Big Money" Maurer, 55, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Labadieville, died May 9, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his son, Terry Maurer; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Rob Breaux; brother, Dan Maurer; sister, Sheila Camara; cousins, Joe, Kevin, Brian, Kirk, Keith and George Harrison and Gigi Harrison Cain; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Sarah Forter Maurer. He was a Vietnam veteran who served two tours in the U.S. Navy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. George Orgeron George L Orgeron, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow died May 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Sanamo and Theresa Danos; a brother, Ludwig Orgeron; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearly C. Orgeron; parents, Adam and Marcess Cheramie Orgeron; a son, Johnny Orgeron Sr.; brothers, Leonce, Leo, Alex, Alvin and Webb Orgeron; a sister, Georgette Reed. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Celina Verret Celina M. Verret, 94, a native of Theriot and a resident of Raceland, died May 9, 2004. A religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma with burial at Rogers Cemetery of Houma. She is survived by her sons, Francis, Larry, Westley and Jerry Verret; daughters, Mary Pertuit, Sarah Levron, Bessie Burke and Addeline Heinemeyen; sister, Alice Billiot; 26 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Verret; parents, Emile Verret and Velina Gregoire; sons, Wiley and Dennis Jr.; daughter, Eula Mae Verret; brothers, Walter, Camile, Wallace and Eveol Verret; sisters, Azelia Verret, Martha Lovella and Sylvina Robinson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Danay Bergeron Danay Marie Bergeron, 18 months, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Gray, died May 10,2004. Visitation will be 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by Ken Paul Bergeron Jr. and Casie Triche Bergeron of Gray; grandparents, James and Catherine Naquin Triche of Gray and Ken and Roxanne Chatagnier Bergeron Sr. of Houma; great-grandparents, Mrs. Clovis Triche of Gray, Percy Naquin of Houma, Clarence and Margaret Sapia Chatagnier of Houma, Isaac and Dolores Samanie Bergeron of Gray; godparents, Joel Adam Triche of Gray and Carissa Lynn Bergeron of Houma. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Eunice DeBois Naquin and Clovis Triche. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joanne Eschete Joanne Thibodeaux Eschete, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. May 10, 2004. Funeral services were scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Norris Eschete; son, David Eschete of Houma; daughters, Rebecca Rogers, Karen Vice, Cathy LeBoeuf and Michele Authement of Houma; brother, Michael Thibodeaux; sisters, Andree Richard and Susan Grace; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Eula Callahan Thibodeaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Emanuel Hebert Emanuel "Buddy" Andrew Hebert, 80, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. May 10, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Naquin Hebert of Houma; sons, Wayne T., David L and Mark R. Hebert; daughters, Wanda Ledet, Lynn Alleman and Laurie Ashley; brothers, Archie Hebert of Gretna and Joseph Hebert of Lake City, Fla.; sisters, Rita Louviere of Thibodaux, Mary Jouise Lajaunie of Shreveport and Pearl Tabor of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel Wilfred and Aline Braud Hebert; brothers, Louis, Roy and Bernie Hebert; and sisters, Margaret Pitre and Bertha Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rhenhart Vizier Rhenhart "Lou" Vizier, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died May 10, 2004 at 8:31 p.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Lois Terrebonne Vizier; daughters, Nina V. Bernard, Susan V. Robichaux, Laura V. Sapia, Theresa V. Larmeu and Yvonne A Melvin; a brother, Lloyman Vizier; sisters, Jeanette Danos and Melvina Crosby; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Anita Boudoin Vizier; a son, Darwin Michael Vizier, infant twin brothers; and sister, Madeline Danos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Doris Young Doris Boudreaux Young, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, John C. Young and Willie R. Young; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W.R. Young; parents, Desiree and Angela Hebert Boudreaux; daughter, Dorothy Mae "Tootsie" Stevens; brothers, Nolan, Malcom and Butch Boudreaux; and a sister, Lorraine Boudreaux Salzer. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Agnes Candies Agnes Hatty Candies, 87, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died May 11, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by her sons, Otto Jr., Paul and Kevin Candies; daughters-in- law, Juanita Chiasson Candies and Rita Daigle Candies; sister, Alice Hatty Kinsey; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Candies; parents, Paul and Blanche Hogan Hatty; and grandson, Eric C. Candies. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rose Wegner Rose Domangue Wegner, 58, a native of Gheens and res ident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. May 11, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, of Lockport. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery. She is survived by her fiance, Sammy Ainsworth; son, John Wegner Jr.; daughters, Belinda Breaux, Star Sapia and Susan Culpeper; four stepchildren; numerous brothers and sisters; five grandchildren; and eight step- grandhchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Winnie Ordoyne and Ora Bergeron; and daughter, Lydia Ann Wegner. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elgin Bailey Elgin Troy Bailey, 24, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died May 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church with burial at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. He is survived by his parents, Iris Mitchell of Raceland and Elgin Sharper of Baton Rouge; son, Dontrea Guidroz of Lockport; sister, Yalta Bailey of Raceland; brothers, Garrett Sharper and Marcus Bailey, both of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dolores Knight. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Deanna Rogers Deanna Rogers, 28, a resident of Houma, died April 16, 2004. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Raceland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son, Adam Rogers; and one daughter, Erica Ferrell. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Breanna Rogers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Albert Landry Jr. Albert "Lil June" Landry Jr., 33, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died May 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held from 11 a.m. Saturday al the church, with burial at Protestant Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Almeaner Davis of Donaldsonville and Albert landry Sr. of Belle Rose; stepmother, Rachel B. Landry of Belle Rose; son, Shaqueal Babin of Donaldsonville: daughter, Aldrinique Babin of Donaldsonvlile, Demetrice Landry of Baton Rouge and Tiara White of Franklin; sisters, Linda Suel Vyette Bailey, Lynette and Andrica Landry, all of Donaldsonville; brothers, Michael Landry of San Jose, Calif., Jason Landry of Donaldsonville and Troy Landry of Belle Rose; and other relatives. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dianna Tate Dianna Tate, 57, a native of Manhou and resident of Schriever, died at 5:45 a.m. May 11, 2004. Visitation will be form 8:30 to 11 .tin* Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by her son, Jaion Tate; daughter, Christina Blanchard; sister, Mary Nell Ardoin; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caral Tate; parents, Onezime and Lilly Granger Aucoin; brother, Wilfred "Black" Aucoin; and sister, Lillian Sonnier. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thomas Andras Sr. Thomas Joseph "Pus Cat" Andras Sr., 76, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Choctaw, died at 6:15 p.m. May 12, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at noon Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Marion Boudreaux Andras; son, Thomas J. Andras Jr.; daughters, Debra Andras and Sonya Ready; brothers, Raymond Sr., Louis, Sr. and Harry Andras Sr.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Celonia Hebert Andras; daughter, Julie Andras; brothers, Nobby, Edwin, Freddy, Junius Norman Jules, and Jerry Andras; and sisters, Lucia Rodrigue, Lucille Martin and Rose Mary Andras. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael Legendre Sr. Michael "Mike" Legendre Sr., 93, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:40 p.m. May 12, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Michael R. Legendre Jr.; daughter, Barbara Legendre Revlet; sister, Viola Landry; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Rodrigue Legendre; parents, Leo and Clothilde Mars Legendre; brothers, Joseph, James, Theo and Raoul Legendre; and sisters, Agnes Becnel and Lurline Landry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Velma Adams Velma Savoie Adams, 68, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 5:52 a.m. May 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time 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 Resurrection Mausoleum in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Ernest R Adams; sons, Michael Foret and Kerry and Shane Adams; daughters, Cynthia Lee and Kim Weaver; brothers, Nolan, Sidney and Edmond Savoie Jr.; sister, Edna Ledet; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Savoie Sr. and Annie Breaux Savoie; brothers, Shelton, Norman and Albert Savoie; and sisters, Edwina Pierce and Alma Pertuit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lionel Cleveland Sr. Lionel Cleveland Sr., 57, a native and resident of Raceland, died May 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Oscar Cleveland Sr. of Raceland; son, Lionel Cleveland Jr. of New Orleans; sisters, Edna M. Sims, Ethel Shelby, Dorothy Jones, Enola Smith, Bernadette Smith and Donna Hester, all of Raceland; brothers, Oscar Jr. and Reynold R. Cleveland of Raceland, Albert J. Cleveland of Jackson, Miss., Kip Oneal Bryant of Baton Rouge and Stanley Cleveland of Houston; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabella Miller. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph David Joseph A. David, 80, a native of Cut Off and resident bf Galliano, died at 6:25 p.m. May 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Norma Delatte David; stepson, Harold Nicol Jr.; stepdaughters, Barbara Orgeron, Rebecca Leonard, Theresa Adams and Joette Nicol; nephews, Hilton Jr., Dean, Harry and Jimmy David; nieces, Beverly Arnette and Emilie Cheramie; seven step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Louisa Chabert David; and brothers, Hilton Sr. and Clarence David. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robert LeGleu Robert P. LeGleu, 71, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 5:2 0 p.m. May 13, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home In Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henri Sr. and Noelie LeBlanc LeGleu; and brothers, John, Phillip, Claude, George, Alvin and Henri LeGleu Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Freddy Falgoust Sr. Freddy J. Falgoust Sr, 86, a native and resident of Vacherie, died May 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Freddy J. Jr. and Debra R. Falgoust; daughters and sons in law, Edna F and Andrew J. Folse, and Evelie F. and Andrew S. Gravois; brothers, J.B. and Frank Falgoust; grandchildren, Freddy J. Falgoust III, April F. Hymel, Andre T. Folse, Dale A. Folse, Joseph F. Gravois, Andy M. Gravois and Katie E. Gravois; great grandchildren, Holly, Addy, Jack and Guy Falgoust, Gage Legendre, Ethan Folse, Logan Gravois and Riley Hymel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elodie Schexnayder Falgoust; parents, Bienvenue and Laura Falgoust; brothers, Bruce, Lloyd, Leonard and Robert Falgoust; and sisters, Laura F. and Amelie F. Rome. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sister Mary Haddad Sister Mary Dolores Haddad, a Marianite of Holy Cross and resident of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the chapel, with interment in the mausoleum. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Haddad and Stephen Haddad, both of Houma; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Haddad and Florida Mohanna; one brother, Anthony Haddad; and two sisters, Marguerite Haddad and Lilly Davis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elma Allemand Elma P. Allemand, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alvin J. Allemand; two sons, Allen and Ricky Allemand; two daughters, Nell Cantrelle and Nancy Allemand; one brother, Rene' Plaisance; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justilien and Emma Lee Plaisance; three brothers, Louis, Sidney and Albert Plaisance; and four sisters, Emily Pierce, Louise Rodrigue, Gladys Lasseigne and Justilia Carpenter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Linwood Cheramie Linwood "Boz" Cheramie, 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:15 p.m. May 14, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nilda Toups Cheramie of Cut Off; daughter, Nona Cheramie Becnel of Vacherie; and son-in-law, Ronnie J. Becnel of Vacherie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daize and Euphemie "FeFeme" Pitre Cheramie; brothers, Clarence and Eno Cheramie; sisters, Victoria Dantin and Josephine Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norma Hymel Norma J. Hymel, 94, a native and resident of Luling, died at 6 p.m. May 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Donald J. and Raymond B. Hymel; sister, Anita Zeringue; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noe J. Hymel: parents, Matilda Webre Hymel and Stanislaus Hymel Sr; brother, Stanislaus Hymel Jr.; and three sisters, Lelia St. Pierre, Margorie St. Pierre and Florence Favaron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joey Theriot Joey J. Theriot, 41, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died May 14, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his friend, Gloria Bosworth; mother, Ismay Cheramie Theriot; brothers, Glen, Donny and. Stephen Theriot Jr.; sister, Sherry Theriot; seven nephews, three nieces and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Theriot Sr.; and grandparents, Mederick and Richess Pitre Theriot, Rudolph and Agusta Gaspard Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sarah Morvant Sarah Greco Morvant, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at ll:35 a.m. May 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Morvant; parents, Salvador and Benedicta Papa Greco; brothers, Charles, Angelo and Vincent Greco; and sisters, Rosa Cangemi, Kate Greco, Mary Chiasson and Josephine Greco. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clifton Terrebonne Clifton "Slim" Terrebonne, 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died May 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. There will be an 11:30 a.m. graveside service at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Galliano Terrebonne; sons, Ray and Donald Terrebonne; daughters, Joyce T. Mayet and Lilly T Guidry; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Emielie Lorraine Terrebonne; son-in-law, Louis "Lou" Mayet; brother, Neves Terrebonne Sr.; and sisters, Liza Picou and Loretta Terrebonne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Murphy Arabie Murphy L Arabie, 85, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 6:45 a.m. May 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Home in Raceland and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Earline Chauvin Arabic; son and daughter-in-law, Peter T. and Ruth D. Arabie; daughter and son-in-law, Anne A. and Larry A. Dufrene; sister, Ruby Arabie Alloway; grandchildren, Ryan P. and Ben M. Dufrene and Jessica D. Arabie; great-grandchild, Seth J. Dufrene; step-grandchild, Joey P. Rogers; and step-great-grandchildren, Brittni and Lane Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Alicia Dufrene Arabie; brother, Norris "Frank" Arabie; adopted brother, Joseph "Joe" Ayo; and sister, Nora Arabie Chiasson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sandra Chaisson Sandra Jean Watson Chaisson, 54, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, died at 8:58 p.m. May 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funer al Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Ruth E. Watson; companion of 15 years. Martin Guidry of Houma; sons, Richard and Christopher McCorkle; daughter, Leisa Earles; brothers, Junior, Calvin, Bernie, Drew and Carlos Ortis; sisters, Barbara Morgan, Flo Matheny, Marylane Himel, Lana Benoit, Pauling Latiolais, Paulette Lightsey and Nora Lee Ortis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. John Gregory Watson Jr. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Solange Boudreaux Solange Talbot Boudreaux, 88, a native and resident of Labadieville, died May 16, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. 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 her son, Larry Boudreaux; daughters, Margie Talbot, Hattie Gautreaux, Sylvia Ordoyne, Nancy Boudreaux, Myrna Becnel, Debra Hernandez; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Boudreaux; parents, Rudoph and Antoinette Richard Talbot; son, Audry Boudreaux; brothers, Elvis, Duey, Abby, Kelly and Claude Boudreaux; sisters, Annie Talbot Thibodaux and Lucy Talbot Leblanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Donald Landry Donald Joseph Landry, 53, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 a.m. May 16, 2004. Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St Mary's Nativity Cemetery He is survived by his wife, Kathy G. Landry; son, Jody Landry; daughters, Valerie Felarise, Mitzi Landry and Kristy Landry; brothers, Gary Sr., Wallace, Dave and Gerald Landry; sister, Carolyn Rosseau; grandchildren, Shelby and Hailey LeBlanc, Brayden Horn, Macie Landry, Austin Felarise and Hagen Thibodeaux; and a number of good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Landry; father- in-law, Roland Gautreaux Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hazel Rousseau Hazel Gros Rousseau, 84, a nativeof Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:05 a.m. May 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borrormeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Gary and Curtis Rousseau; daughters, Judy Burleson and Debbie Caire; brothers, Wilbert and Collins Gros; sisters, Ella Mae G. Borne, Mary Anne G. Bergeron and Geraldine G. Talbot; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Pitre; second husband, Chester Rousseau; parents, Camille and Justilla Barrios Gros; brothers, Norris, Lawrence, Irvin and Harold Gros; sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude Lagrange, Alma Ordoyne and Laura Mae Gros. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Authement James "Jim" Anthony Authement, 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died May 17, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Point- aux-Chene fire station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Point-aux-Chene church cemetery. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, David Joseph Sr. and Lorraine Authement, John P. and Richard Authement; brother, Louis Authement; and grandhcildren, David Jr. and Paul Authement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Authement; parents, Henry and Beatrice Authement; brothers, Burton Henry Jr. and Elwon "Ballot" Authement Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Lewis Bernice "Granny" Dubea Lewis, 79, a native of Marksville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. May 17, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Green Oaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. A religious service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Green Oaks Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Constance Lewis Comeaux; son-in-law, Allen Comeaux; grandchildren, Erin Ledet (Trep Lombard), Colin Ledet and Krista Comeaux; great-grandchild, Madison Lombard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lewis; parents, Edward and Prudence Couvillion Dubea; brother, Kermit P. Dubea Sr.; sisters, Hazel Dubea Wells and Cecille Dubea. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Douglas Luke Sr. Douglas Jude Luke Sr., 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:25 a.m. May 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kellie Duplantis Luke of Chauvin; mother, Ena Robichaux Luke of Chauvin; sons, Douglas Luke Jr. of Houma and Kenny Luke of Bayou Blue; daughter, Dawn Luke Viguerie of Bourg; brothers, Druis Luke Jr. of Bayou Blue, Jude Luke of Chauvin and Lloyd Luke of Houma; sisters, Joycelyn Luke Authement of Houma, Judy Luke Foret of Coteaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Druis Luke Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Johnny Thompson Sr. Johnny James Thompson Sr., 76, a native of Mississippi and resident of Thibodaux died May 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux, and from 9 tall a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church. The wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at (,he church and the religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Thompson of Thibodaux; daughters, Marie E. Richardson of Houma, Constance Thompson Williams, Jill Marie Thompson, Robin Thompson, and Corrinne S. Anderson all of Thibodaux; step daughters, Shelia Jones, Paulette Galloway, and Connie Reed of Thibodaux; sons, Johnny Thompson Jr., and Henry J. Scott of Thibodaux, and Stanley M. Scott of Akron, Ohio; stepsons, Peter Riley of Riverdale, Iowa, Kelsar Riley of Thibodaux, Floyd Jr., Steve, and Bruce Streams of Houston, Texas; brother of Eddie Lee Thompson of Marrero, and T.J. Thompson Jr. of Chicago, Illinois; He is also survived by 46 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Lee Thompson; parents, T.J. Sr., and Addie Berry Thompson; daughters, Charlene C. Scott and Ronnie Edwards; brothers, Joseph and Freddie Thompson; sisters, Martha Clark, Willie Ruth Lloyd, Bessie Mae Thompson, and Mary Thompson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Curtis Comeaux Curtis J. "C.M." "Pet Cream" Comeaux, 64, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died May 18, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; sons, Curtis Comeaux and fiancee Angelique Guidry and Kurt Comeaux and wife Tiffiny Gunn Comeaux; daughter, Susan Comeaux Punch and husband Terry Punch; brothers, Morris, Perry and Keith Comeaux; sister, Elizabeth "Liz" C. Bagley; grandchildren, Dustin Punch and Bryce, Brandon, Brody and Sarah Comeaux. He was preceded in death by his father, O'Neil "Pet Cream" Comeaux; brothers, Riley and Kenneth Comeaux; sisters, Anna Dean C. Enclade and Elizabeth Comeaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Donald Naquin Donald Joseph Naquin, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. He is survived by his life partner and best friend Robert Nettles; brothers, Arthur, Robert and Richard Naquin; sisters, Betty Dupont, Pam Peltier and Millie Naquin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur "Buster" Sr. and Mildred Richard Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Felecian Verret Felecian Joseph Verret, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 4:10 a.m. May 18, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Verret of Theriot, Leroy Verret..of Houma, Joseph Verret of Bayou Dularge, Albert Verret of Dulac and Junius Verret of Oakman, Ala.; daughter, Dorothy Larose of Thibodaux; brother, Alien Verret of Dulac; sister, Madora Matherne of Harvey; 17 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet M. Verrett Verret; parents, Taylor and Marie Billiot Verret; son. Ernest Verret; brothers, Clifford, Sanders, Horace and Hugus Verret; sisters, T.B. Adam and Tut Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. May Simon May Labat Simon, 77, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:19 p.m. May 19, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to noon Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Albert J. Simon; sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie and Myra Falgoust Simon and Mark and Connie Breaud Simon of Thibodaux; daughters and son-in-law, Annie and Brian Falgoust and Selma Simon; brothers, Dudley Labat of St. James and Lester Labat of Chalmette; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Selma Labat; brothers, Rumsey, Sidney, Ikay, Ray and Claude Labat; and sister, Mary Alice Becnel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sister Marie-Therese Sister Marie-Therese of Jesus, OP (AB, MSLS., Ed. D), born Therese Joyce Remy, 72, a native of Massachusetts and resident of Lockport, died at 4:40 a.m. May 19, 2004. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus Chapel in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Hilda M. Crowley Remy of Lockport; several nephews and nieces and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald A. Remy; brother, Albert W. Remy; and niece, Elizabeth Rose Remy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eola Daigle Eola "Mother" Lovincy Diagle, 89, a native and resident of Klotzville, died May 16, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Eola D. Thomas, Dora and Gertrude Daigle; sons, Ernest P. Daigle of Donaldsonville and Alvin Daigle of New Orleans; adopted daughters. Edna Albarez and Yvonne Augustine; adopted son, Randy Lyons of Houma; sister, Florida Adams of Klotzville; 28 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Daigle Sr.; sons, Charles and Freddie Daigle; both parents; two sisters; and a brother. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hosie Jacobs Jr. Hosie Jacobs Jr., 57, a native of Paincourtville, died May 19, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Richard and Elton Jacobs of Paincourville and Corey Jacobs of Raceland; sisters, Joyce Gipson, Albert Mollere, Gloria and Cardella Jacobs; brothers, Earl Sr., Edward Charles, Donald Sr. Bobby Sr. and Ricky Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosie Sr. and Odella Rainey Jacobs; and sister, Lelia Jacobs Cooks Dugas. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Coleman Joseph "Joe" Coleman, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of West Palm Beach, Fla., died at 9:30 a.m. May 19, 2004. A religious service will be held in West Palm Beach with burial. He is survived by his stepchildren, Cheryl and Anjoy Smith of Florida; and siblings, Linzy Coleman Sr, Everlina Coleman and Pearl C. Lofton of Thibodaux, Rita C. Lawson, Louella c. Franklin, Evan Lewis Sr. and Alivn Douglas of Raceland and the Rev. Leo Coleman Sr. of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Ceola Toussaint Coleman; wife, Mary Smith Coleman; sister, Eula C. Thomas; brothers, Clinton, Robert Sr., the Rev. Clifford Sr., and Melvin Coleman Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Annie Mae Dugas Annie Mae 'Tee-Tee" Dugas, 60, a native and resident of Labadieville, died May 19, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Calvin Steward of Napoleonville, Sterling Steward of Labadieville and Edward Houston Sr. of Thibodaux; sister, Greta Myles of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Dugas; parents, Edward Sr. and Martha E. Steward. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pearl Mothe Pearl Thibodaux Mothe, 93, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Algiers, died at 11 p.m. May 19, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Algiers, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. She is survived by her sons, Corbett R. and Boyd L Mothe; daughters, Marilyn "Teda" Ward and Gwynn Birchfield; sisters, Lillian Naquin and Beulah Fanguy; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile J. Mothe Jr.; parents. Wallace J and Mathilde Bourgeois Thibodaux; son, Emile J. Mothe III; and sisters, Hattie LeBlanc and Betty Talbot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanette Porche Jeanette Matherne Porche, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 p.m. May 21, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever with burial at Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Abbie Porche Jr.; mother, Agnes Porche Vito; sons, Dwayne and Abbie 'Tony" Porche and Willie Boudlouche; daughters, Lisa Wyrybkowski and Donna Nicholson; brother, Van Matherne; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacques; and her father, Jacques A. Matherne. She was a Christian and a homemaker. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Boston Louis N. Boston, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died May 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Lisa Boston of Lewisville, Col., and Gerard and Kristen Boston of Covington; daughter and son- in-law, Kathy B. and Don Bach of Bayou Blue; grandchildren, Lacey A. Bach and Luke C. Boston; and step-grandsons, Aaron and Joel Shute. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Legendre Boston; parents, Louis N. Sr. and Felicie Esnault Boston; brothers, Dalton, Clarence, James and Charles Boston; and sisters, Hazel B. Boudreaux, Carrie B. Arceneaux, Bernice B. Sonier and Myrtle B. Savoie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shane Boudreaux Shane Michael Bodreaux, 24, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 p.m. May 22, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Raceland Assembly of God church. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his parents, Patty Danos Boudreaux Hickman and Irwin Boudreaux; sisters, Shelly Ann Boudreaux and Shanon Boudreaux; grandparents, Norris Danos, Roy Boudreaux and Katie Sampey Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ethel Babin Danos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Barry Cadiere Barry Joseph Cadiere, 38, a native of Dularge and resident of Bayou Blue, died May 23, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and 8:30 to noon Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sharnell Dupre Cadiere; sons, Alex and Jordon Cadiere; stepson, Codey Dupre; daughter, Catlynn Cadiere; stepdaughter, Nikki Dupre; brothers, Joseph Turner, Jerry Sr., Godfrey, Enrique and Ronald Cadiere; sisters, Yvonne Rodrigue, Brenda Cadiere of New Iberia, Verla Sonier of Bayou Blue and Shirley Goodwin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey John and Ophelia Marie Gregoire Cadiere; and brothers, Tony, Anthony and Paul "Big Dog" Cadiere. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Keith Ferraro Keith Anthony Ferraro, 29, a native and resident of Green Acres, died May 23, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his parents, Luther R. Comardelle Sr. and Bonnie F. Comardelle; son, Brandon Gros; grandmother, Dorothy Ferraro; grandfather, Lester Comardelle; brother, Luther R. Comardelle Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ignazio Ferraro and Nellie Comardelle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Perch Giroir Perch John Giroir, 85, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 5:20 p.m. May 23, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Alton Prestonbach of Morgan City; sister, Joyce Redmond of Oakwood, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecclian Giroir and Arminia Lagrange Giroir; brothers, Wilmer, Leo, James, Davis and Rudy Giroir; sisters, Sue Moody, Linda Guidry and Edna LeBlanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. David Leach David Paul Leach, 49, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 p.m. May 23, 2004. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road. A religious service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his mother, Verna Wolfgang Leach; sons, Jason D. Leach and Derrick P. Usie; daughters, Joyce L Foret, Rebecca L Clement and Laurie L. Leach; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin John Leach; sister, Donna Leach Kane. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nathan Portier Sr. Nathan Howard Portier Sr., 87, a native of Morgan City and resident of St. Charles Community, died May 23, 2004. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Nathan M. Portier Jr.; daughters, Marlen P. Acosta, Judith R Lavergne; brother, Allen Portier, son-in-law, P.J. Acosta; daughter-in- law, Judy C. Portier; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Beadle Portier; son, Dale P. Portier, brother, Arnold Portier Sr., and sisters, Lillian Bourgeois and Anita Arnette. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Georgina Verdin Georgina Verdin, 91, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 p.m. May 23, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her sons, Harris, Ebdon and Willis Verdin; daughters, Bridgerte Naquin and Ezoline Hunter; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mayfield Verdin; parents. Ernest and Justilia Verdin; sons, Leo and Frankie Verdin; daughter, Ezola Guidry Hebert; brothers, John and Silvain Verdin; sisters, Violet Guidry, Veronica Bruce and Tina Wilson; one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Enola Plaisance Enola Cheramie Plaisance, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 6:40 a.m. May 24, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Gene Jr. and Paulette Plaisance, Tom and Lynelle Plaisance; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Ronnie Rogers, Pat and Robin Long, Katherine "Kutch" and Russell Arcement and Elizabeth Plaisance; 12 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene A. Plaisance Sr; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cheramie; brothers, Adam, Louis, Perry and Andrew Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Paul Martinez Paul James Martinez, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 25, 2004. Visitation will be 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lindsey; sons, Ryan Martinez and Corey Lindsey; daughter, Kasi Guidry; brothers, Gene, Ozone, Wayne and John Martinez; sisters, Nell Tregre, Helen Martinez, Maggie Clement and Rose Wiebert; and beloved grandson, Hayden Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agney and Martha Kreamer Martinez. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Julie Cantrelle Julie M. Cantrelle, 40, a native of Germany and resident of Cut Off, diedl:53a.m. May 26, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jules A. Cantrelle Jr.; mother, Jo-Ann Johnson Morris; sons, Jobie Paul and Reegan Anthony Cantrelle; daughter, Raimie Marie Cantrelle; brothers, Steven Troy Morris Sr. and Daniel Lloyd Morris; sisters, Laurie Christine Cheratnie, Kim Arlene Morris and Shelly Annette Morris; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Roosvelt Morris. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Anna Voisin Anna Mae Verret Voisin, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 7:55 p.m. May 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Elsie Verret; daughter, Priscilla Duplantis; sisters, Mary Theriot and Eva Laura Dore'; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John Preston Verret; and son, Leray Patrick Voisin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edwin Baudouin Jr. Edwin Baudouin Jr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 5 a.m. May 27, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his loving companion of three years, Geraline Bergeron; daughters, Darlene Boudreaux, Jana Langley and Lori Babin; brothers, Herman, Truman, Lawrence, John and Donald Baudouin; sisters, Lorraine Baudouin, Merriel Estay, Noelie LeBlanc, Dorothy Borne and Thelma Nichollas; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Sevin Baudouin; parents, Edwin Sr. and Noelie Champagne Baudouin; brother, Victor Baudouin; and sister, Bernice Travassos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jada Dugas Jada Dugas Francis, 17 months, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Dutchtown, died at 3:45 p.m. May 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at SL Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Scott Dugas. She is survived by her mother, Catherine Allen Dugas of Dutchtown; maternal grandparents, Ronald J. and Jennie Edward Allen of Dutchtown; paternal grandparents, Denise A. Vinet of Prairieville and Francis "Rocky" Dugas Jr. of Thibodaux; aunt and uncle, Cindy and Evan Fekete of Gonzales; Uncle, Mark Allen of Dutchtown; cousin, Savannah Fekete of Gonzales; great-aunts and a great- uncle, Bridgette and Don Harris of Thibodaux and Bernadette Dugas of Houma; great-grandparents, Francis Dugas Sr. of Thibodaux, Raymond and Barbara Vinet of Baton Rouge and Jean Edward Brown of Winters Ford, Mich.; and great-great- grandmother Ruby Ogden of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her father, Jacob Meade Dugas of Thibodaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Susan Jones Susan Ramirez Jones, 48, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Caul Jones; her father, Joe Ramirez; her step- mother, Nancy Ramirez; her step-father Verlin Jones; one son, Donnie Heaton and wife, Shannon; four brothers, Joe, Victor, Robert and Felipe; one sister Diane Ramirez; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Hampson Jones ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jake Bell Sr. Jake Bell Sr., 67, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Kenner, died May 22, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. 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 daughters, Karen and Cheryl Bell of Donaldsonville, Charmaine Bell and Kim Rodrigue of Waggaman and Isabelle Adams of Baton Rouge; step-daughter, Rita Conely of New Orleans; sons, Jake Bell Jr. of Donaldsonville, Michael Bell Sr. of Seattle and Michael Rodrigue of Harvey; brother, Lawrence Bell Sr. of New Orleans; sisters, Williana Marinda of Providence, R.I. and Jessie Mae Narcisse of Belle Rose; aunts, Hilda August of Belle Rose and Louella King of Baton Rouge; 43 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enola Albert and Lawrence Bell Sr.; sisters, Odessa Harris and Dorstine Bell Garedo. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sister Dolores Williams Sister Dolores Smith Williams, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Alexandria, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by her loving and devoted children, Paulette Perry and husband, Scott, Michael Williams and Lynette Williams-Muse of Baton Rouge; one brother, Nicholas Smith Jr. of Chauvin; three sisters-in-law, Irma Smith of Chauvin, Cornelia Muse of New Orleans and Lillian Williams of Augusta, Ga.; one uncle, Willard Smith of Chauvin; four grandchildren, Tamesha Williams of Dallas, Tiffany Williams, T'Shiro Williams of Baton Rouge and Kia Perry; two great- grandchildren, Tyree Mason and Lyrikal Williams; two godchildren, Andre Smith of Chauvin and Sheila Freeman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Howard L. Williams; her parents, Nicholas Smith Sr. and Florence Smith; one sister, Carrie Mae Fletcher; and one son-in-law, Felverin Muse. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Delta Barthelemy Delta "Baby Dee" Barthelemy, 18, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Thursday, May 27, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Antoinette B. Nacio; and her grandfather, Hirvin Barthelemy Sr. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Delta Marie Barthelemy ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeff Piazza Jeff Michael Piazza, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services wi ll be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Dianne Perkins Piazza of Frisco, Texas; daughter, Lannie Piazza of Houma; brother, Gregory Piazza of Carrollton, Texas; sister, Kellie Piazza of Frisco; his grandparents Lee and Delta Manual Perkins of Houma and John and Mary Rogers Piazza of Houma; and his companion, Tracy Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edwin Baudouin Jr. Edwin "Deanie" Baudouin Jr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. May 27, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his loving companion of three years, Geraline Bergeron; daughters, Darlene Boudreaux, Jana Langley and Lori Babin; brothers, Herman, Truman, Lawrence, John and Donald Baudouin; sisters, Lorraine Baudouin, Merriel Estay, Noelie LeBlanc, Dorothy Borne and Thelma Nichollas; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Sevin Baudouin; parents, Edwin Sr. and Noelie Champagne Baudouin; brother, Victor Baudouin; and sister, Bernice Travassos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Enest Pierce Enest A. Pierce, 97, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:15 a.m. May 27, 2004. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with at the burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his friend Aline "Angel" Foret; daughter, Laura Pierce Theriot; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odette T. Pierce; parents, Claiborne and Ernestine L Piertce; son, Royce J. Pierce; brothers, Arthur and Charles Pierce; sisters, Lorita Pierce Danos and Loridia Pierce Savoie; and one grandson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patrick Pontif Patrick "Pat" James Pontif, 39, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Thursday, May 27, 2004. Prayer Service will be Monday at Chauvin Funeralu Home Chapel, with a burial at St. Anthony Cemetery. (For times, call the funeral home at 868-2536.) He is survived by his former wife, Lori Hebert of Baton Rouge; his father, Robert "Bob" Pontif; one son, Christopher Hebert of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Kaeleigh Renee Pontif of Bayou Black; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" Pontif Jr. of Bayou Blue and David Pontif of Houma; and one sister, Margaret Pontif of Mandeville. He was preceded in death by his mother Jacquelyn Ricks Pontif. He was a foreman with Industrial Railroad Services. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norman Raffray Norman Joseph Raffray, 69, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Chackbay, died May 27,2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever. A religious service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lirette Raffray; sons, David and Christopher Raffray; daughters, Katherine Chauvin, Donna LaBauve and Kimberly Miller; brother, Dudley Raffray" Sr.; sister, Emelda Guillot; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.; He was preceded in death by his parents, Euzelien Raffray and Florence Berthelotte Raffray; son, Norman Joseph "Joey" Raffray Jr.; brothers, Roy, Fabian, Wilson, Alden and George Raffray Sr.; sisters, Ella Raffray, Palmire Albarado, Alida Hernandez, Mable Cavalier and Gursey Loar. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Rounds Mary "Mae-Mae" Rounds, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. May 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church, both in Johnson Ridge. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church, with a dismissal service to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Dillie Ray Russel; mother, Nancy Collins Rounds; sons, Anthony Brooks and Gregory, Horace and Erick Rounds, all of Thibodaux; daughter, Erica Rounds of Thibodaux; brother, Stanley Rounds of Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Stella Roscoe of Chicago and Louise Smith, Rosalie Brown and Shirley Rounds, all of Thibodaux; and 23 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Rounds Sr; grandparents, Arthur and Amelia Rounds Smith and Mary Gains Collins; brothers, Edward Jr. and Gerald Rounds; sister, Classic Rounds; and grandchild, Raquan Rounds. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Herbert Thibodaux Jr. Herbert Joseph Thibodaux Jr., 23, a native and resident of Houma, died May 27, 2004. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Herbert Joseph Sr. and Elaine Hidalgo Thibodaux; sisters, Heather Lynn Thibodaux and Angela Dawn Thibodaux Robichaux; and grandfather, Donald Hidalgo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Matherne Hidalgo, Mack Thibodaux and Emma Prevost Thibodaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Floyd Matherne Floyd Harold Matherne, 71, a native and resident of Bourg, died May 28, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vivian Arceneaux Matherne; daughters and sons-in-law Jan Matherne and Timothy Dean Lantrip of Hammond, Joni Matherne and Gary Paul Catanzaro of Baton Rouge and Laurie Ellen Matherne of Kenner; grandchildren, Meaghan Claire Lantrip, Paul Philip Catanzaro and Adam Floyd Catanzaro; sister, Stella Matherne Floyd of Bourg; brothers, F.J. Matherne Jr. and his wife Mavis of Bourg and Bruce Matherne and wife Helen of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Farmond Joseph Sr. and Lorentine Matherne; and brothers, Aaron, Irvin, Elzie and Nolan Matherne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Godfrey Richard Godfrey A. "Bill" Richard, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux died at 8:55 p.m. May 29, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in, Thibodaux and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Clement Richard; sons, David and Ronald Richard; sister, Barbara Morales; four grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helena Vedros Richard; brother, Jeffrey Richard; sisters, Betty Casso, Ida Mae Kerne, Earline "Shine" Charlet and Marion Fakier. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leticia Guidry Leticia Seal Guidry, 45, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, died May 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home In Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. Sh e is survived by her mother, Irene Perez Beal; son, Christopher Hyer, daughter, Tanya Buquet; brothers, Richard, Elbert and Johnny Beal; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Miguel Beal; and brother, Michael Beal. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Anthony Matherne Anthony J. 'Tan" Matherne, 75, a native of Valentine and resident of Raceland, died May 29, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lukes Matherne; stepson, H. Ray Bean of Houma; stepdaughter, Betty K. Hood of Houma; brothers, Cliff Matherne of Texas and Earnest "Black" Matherne; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great- grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Euzillia Matherne; brothers, "Cajun" Joe, Lawrence and Roy Matherne; sisters, Daisy Fitch, Barbara Boudreaux and Gladys Chaisson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ordis Smith Sr. Ordis Smith Sr., 90, a native and resident of Houma died at 3:30 a.m. May 29, 2004. Visitation will be 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Nell S. Blanchard; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Hilda Duplantis Smith; parents, Paul J. and Emma Pitre Smith; sons, Ordis J. Jr. and Dean F. Smith Sr.; daughter, Patricia "Patsy" Duplantis; and brother, Clarence Smith. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eugene Voiron Jr. Eugene Voiron Jr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died May 29, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Theresa "Bessie" Trosclair Voiron; children, Fay V. Songy, Gwendolyn Phelps Mendoza, Cindy V. Hurtel, Cathy Phelps, Allen Phelps and Debbie G. Gros; sons- and daughters-in-law, Wayne Songy, Bobby Mendoza, Melvin Hurtel, Denise L Phelps and Chad Gros; brothers, Paul and Louis Voiron Sr.; grandchildren, Christi Winkelmann, Jason Langley, Aimee R. Thibodaux, Jeffrey Richard, Shane, Ryan and Brad Landry, Laci Earles, Corey, Saydie and Shelby Phelps, Hollie and Claire Barrios, Danielle and Dru Burgo and Chance Gros; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Langley and Alex Winkelmann. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene M. Sr. and Louise P. Voiron; and brothers, Joseph and Edward Voiron. He was the founder and owner of Voiron's Stockyard and a member of the Lafourche Parish Cattleman s. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kip Bergeron Sr. Kip John Bergeron Sr., 40, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died May 31,2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Daigle Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Isaac Bergeron and Dolores Samanie Bergeron of Gray; son, Kip J. Bergeron Jr. of Gray; daughters, Danielle B. Fasullo and her husband, Michael, and Kasey N, Bergeron of Gray; brothers, Ken R Bergeron Sr. and his wife, Roxanne, of Houma, and Craig L. Bergeron and his wife, Niki, of Raceland; nephews, Ken P Bergeron Jr. and his wife, Casie, of Gray, and Jesse J. Bergeron of Raceland; and nieces, Carissa L Bergeron of Houma and Jordan N. Bergeron of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Camille and Verna D. Samanie, Dovie and Mathilde D. Bergeron; and great-niece, Danny M. Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cleveland J. Collins Cleveland J. "Paw Slim" Collins, 78, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Bourg, died May 31. 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. The funeral will follow at the funeral home and burial will be held at St Ann Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Collins; daughters Anna Griffin Theriot, Lucille Boudwin, Mary Broussard and Cindy Collins; brothers Demoville "D.J." Collins Jr., Carroll Collins and Johnny C. Vega; sisters Nolda A. Collins, Doris C. Williams, Bertha C. Borne, Anna Mae C. Anderson, Dorita C. Bruce and Vergie C. Leonard; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Demoville Sr. and Celestine Melancon Collins; his infant daughter Lois Marie; brothers Alvin, E.J., Joseph and Adam Collins; and sisters Amanda C. Aysine, Gloria C. Cheramie, Alvina, Josephine, Isabelle and Lucy Collins. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patricia Dugal Patricia Blanchard Dugal, 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. May 31, 2004. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at St Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Merrick Anthony Dugal III and Rodolph Emile Blanchard Dugal; daughters, Dana Dugal Petti of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Rochelle Dugal Stoller of Boca Raton, Fla., Andree' Dugal Jaynes of Charleston, S.C.; sisters, Gail Hemard of Lumberton, Miss, and Betty LaBarre of Diamondhead, Miss.; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Merrick Anthony Dugal Jr.; parents, Rodolph Emile Jr. and Mabel Marie Ayo Blanchard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Glen Frederick Glen Frederick, 70, a native of Union and resident of Schriever, died May 31, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Aysenne Frederick. He is survived by his daughters, Wanda and Kathy; brothers, John, Alien "Con" and Emile "Bay" Frederick; and sister, Rita Adams. He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Juliette Jacobs Fredericks and brother, Eddie Frederick Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawrence Landry Lawrence Paul "Pete" Landry, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died May 31, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, with burial at Matherne Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita Rogers Landry; sons, Dr. Steve R Landry and his wife, Paulette, of Lafayette, David W. Landry of Bayou Blue and Todd M. Landry of Houma; daughters, Vylia Landry Duplantis and her husband, Gable Jr., of Houma; brother, Edward Landry; sisters, Velma Landry Rogers and Edna Landry Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tenile and Alida Landry; and brother, Jeffery Landry. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Southwest Pacific. He received a campaign ribbon and other pins and ribbons. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bobby Sanders Bobby Ray Sanders, 68, a native of Crowville and resident of Montegut, died May 31, 2004. No funeral services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Thompson Sanders; moth er, Luceil Robinson Sanders of Houston, Texas; sons, Derek Sanders of Gretna, and Jody Sanders of Corinth, Miss.; daughter, Melissa Sauls of Panama City, Fla.; sisters, Jessie Davis of Houston, Nell Cutler of Delhi, Louisiana and Julia Wilcoxon of Dallas, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Sanders; and daughter, Adona Sanders. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gloria Templet Gloria Poche Templet, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:39 p.m. May 31, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Temple; daughters, Evelyn Benoit, Patricia LaGrange and Terry McCabe; brothers, Ned "Sonny" Jr., Joseph Sr. and Ronald Poche Sr.; sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Henrietta Benoit, Joyce Usey and Camilla Ledet; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned Sr. and Henrietta Lamoureaux Poche; brother, Lloyd Poche; and sister, Evelyn Poche. ============================================================================