Obituaries of JUNE 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: 25 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. Eunice Barrilleaux Eunice Prejeant Barrilleaux, 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died June 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with the funeral following. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Richard Barrilleaux; daughters Geraldine Cobb and Beverline Ponvelle; brothers Norman Prejeant and Raymond Prejeant Sr.; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Justilien R Barrilleaux; her parents, Norbert Prejeant Sr. and Cecilia Thibodeaux Prejeant; daughter; Marydine B. Gauthier; brothers Leslie Sr., Louis, Claude, Lawrence, Yves and Ferdinand Prejeant; a sister Marie Prejeant Montagnion; and a grandchild Charles Cobb Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elsie Songe Elsie Melancon Songe, 79, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma, and resident of Hiawassee, Ga., died at 5:45 a.m. May 19, 2004, after battling an eight-year illness. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A memorial service will be at noon Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia S. Fanguy and Virginia Guichet; brother, Donald Melancon Sr. of Houma; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Magnus J. Songe; parents. Octave Melancon and Amelia Boudreaux Melancon; brothers, Freddie Melancon Sr. and Ray Melancon and sister, Helen M. Madere ====================== 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 wife, Jody Gros Ferraro; 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. Hazel Williams Hazel Williams, 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Bridge City, died May 30, 2004, at 3:15 p.m. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Salvation Baptist Church in Bridge City. The religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two granddaughters, Sandra Brumfield of Kenner, and Antoinette Williams of Avondale; one brother, Sidney Williams of Montegut; she is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelious Williams; parents, George Williams and Mandy Williams; one daughter, Delores Williams; grandson, Ronnie Williams and two brothers, Albert Williams, and Clarence Williams. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edward Alexander Sr. Edward Alexander Sr., 70, a native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Smith of Lafayette, Yolanda Bias and Dalphine Bias, both of Houma, Betty Charles of Thibodaux and Ella Verrett of Hawaii; a son, Edward Alexander Jr. of Gray; a sister, Eunice Gary of Breaux Bridge; a brother, Willis Alexander of Arnaudville; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elenoise Alexander; parents, Daniel and Louise Selexman Alexander; brothers, Gudroz Sr., Ernest and Rufus Alexander; and a sister, Felicia Alexander. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clyde Matherne Clyde Paul Matherne, 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 1, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Garrison Matherne; daughters Tammy M. Guidry and Judy C. Vallecillo; brother Dale J. Matherne; sister Rena M. Romero; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest J. Matherne and Amy M. Matherne; brother Freddie C Matherne; and sister Ruth M. Rye. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lorna Arango Lorna Robichaux Arango, 81, a native of Raceland and a resident of the St. Charles Community, died June 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the Saint Mary's Nativity Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Leeza Arango Rodriguez; son-in-law, Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez; brother, Donald G. Robichaux; sister, Isabella Robichaux Guidry; grandchildren, Natalia and Ricardo Rodriguez Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Alida Folse Robichaux; brother, S.T. Robichaux Jr., Dave J. Robichaux, Francis J. Robichaux and Eugene L. Robichaux; sisters, Inez Robichaux Pecot and Rita Robichaux Bourgeois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Velma Bonvillain Velma Boudreaux Bonvillain, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died June 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her sons Ivy John Bonvillain Jr., Jesse Bonvillain, Ray Bonvillain and Tommy Bonvillain of Houma; daughters Jean B. Collins, Janet B. Matherne, Linda B. Dupre, Jill B. Chambers, all of Houma, and Amy B. James of Thibodaux; brothers George Boudreaux of. Loranger, J.C. Boudreaux of Houma and Harry Boudreaux of Lafayette; sisters Verna Levron and Ida Mae Breaux of Houma; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivy John Bonvillain Sr.; parents Alexander Charles Boudreaux and Amie Felicia Legendre Boudreaux; sons Philip Bonvillain and Travis Bonvillain; and brother Alex Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucien Bruce Lucien A. Bruce, 93, a native of Cleverly and resident of Cut Off, died June 3, 2004. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. today at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by two sons, Anthony and Claude Bruce; two daughters, Frances Delaune and Josephine Collins; brother Michael Bruce; sister Mary Bruce; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Argentine Pitre Bruce; his parents, Joseph and Josephine Danos Bruce; son Peter Bruce; daughters Lorena Delaune and Rita Kraemer, one infant daughter, brother Morris Bruce; one infant brother; sisters Lucia Boudloche, Eva Bourg and Melvina Bourg; an infant sister;, one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and was a retired bridge tender. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nolia Doucet Nolia Prejean Doucet, 76, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. June 4, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. : She is survived by her son, Kenneth W. Doucet; daughters, Barbara D. Pierron and Vivian D. Thibodaux; brothers, Frank and Shirley Prejean; sisters, Ida Guidry, Martie Neter, Hilda Johnson, Dora Doucet, Betty Albernathy, Verna Mae Miller and Frances Sabyl; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Doucet Jr.; parents, Ardes and Amelia Prejean; brothers, John, Claude, Rodney, Nolton and Lawrence Prejean; and sister, Helen Herbert ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dakota Bergeron Dakota "T-Boug" "Coco" Ray Bergeron, 4, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at, 11:30 a.m. June 5; 2004. Visitation will be 5 .to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Julia Bergeron and Frank J. Farve Jr.; father, Sidney P. Lee Jr.; grandparents, Vergice Bergeron and Vanessa Pitre, Sidney E Sr. and Octavia Chauvin Lee; godmother, Tawana Lerille, godfather, Mark Meaux; brothers, Frank Farve III; nannies, Sharon Farve and Cindy Lee Barrios; great-grandparents, Nolty Lee Sr. and Julia Pitre. He-was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mary G. Lee; Thomas Pitre Jr., Alcest J. and Olympe Chauvin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rita Allemand Rita Guidroz Allemand, 77, a native of Valentine and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:15 a.m. June 5, 2004. Dates and times for funeral services are pending. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 632-3262. She is survived by her husband, Dave Allemand; daughter, Barbara Davaine; brother, Edward Guidroz; sisters, Daisy Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie Guidroz and Marie Breaux; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Amie Naquin Guidroz; son, Ray Joseph Allemand; brother, Joseph Guidroz; and sister, Lillian Allemand. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elmo Oncale Elmo J. Oncale, 81, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died June 5, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 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, Annie Mae Perk Oncale; son, Jason Oncale and wife, Lynette; daughters, Sandra Theriot and husband, Ronnie, and Scheryl Kliebert and husband, Eugene; one brother, Earl "Jack" Oncale; one sister, Mabel O. Trosclair; grandchildren, Annette Butler, Robin Tabor, Jon and Ryan Kliebert, Mindy and Joseph Oncale; and great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Joshua Butler, Kaitlyn and Logan Tabor and Elise Kliebert.. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elodie Bourgeois Oncale; one brother, Clarence Oncale; and one sister, Edmay Thibodaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mitchell LeBouef Mitchell "Mitch" Paul LeBouef, 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. June 6, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sagone LeBouef of Houma; son, Raymond LeBouef; daughters, Rose Mary Matherne, Ethel M. Voisin; brother, Leroy LeBouef; sisters, Lou Ella Breaux, Ruth LeBlanc, Lula Hayes and Beverly Upchurch; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcie and Agnes Bonvillam LeBouef; brothers, Fred and Carrol LeBouef; and sister, Ruby Lirette. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elizabeth Dufrene Elizabeth Rosemary Dufrene, 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:45 a.m. May 6, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Hebert and Marion Johnson; brother, Alfred Dufrene; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell S. Dufrene; parents, Wilson and Razie Adams Dufrene; son, Ranzel Dufrene; daughter, Nina B. Dufrene; brothers, Sylvest, Evest, Johnny, Paul, Robert, Albert and Annais "Shorty" Dufrene; sister, Philomene Savoie; a grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Frances Guidry Frances C. Guidry, 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. June 6, 2004. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 537-7226. She is survived by a grandson, Thomas Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Guidry; parents, Camile and Elvigna Lefort Compeaux; son, James Guidry; grandson, Dennis Guidry, brother, Cleveland Compeaux Sr; sisters, Eunice Compeaux and Inez Baudoin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church and a retired cook from St Anne General Hospital. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adrian Webre Adrian Bell Webre, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, died June 6, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. 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 mother, Catherine Babin Bell; son, Dennis Webre; daughters, Donna Webre, Dana Craig and Dawn Zeringiie; brother, Sandon Bell; daughter-in-law, Diane Webre; sons-in-law, Rick Craig and Carl Zeringue; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Floyd Bell. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Samuel Cassie Jr. Samuel Cassie Jr., 51, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died June 7, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Nelson Chapel Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Brown Cassie of Donaldsonville; daughters, Francesca Cassie of Donaldsonville and Erica Cassie of Lemonville; son, Samuel Cassie III of Bell Rose; sisters, Diana Col of Darrow and Paulette Davis of Thibodaux; brothers, Robert Cassie of Labadieville, Donald Cassie of Thibodaux and David Cassie of Paincourtville; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary Tunson Cassie and Samuel Cassie Sr.; and sister, Alma Jean Cassie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Annie Mason Annie Young Mason, 54, a native of Smithdale, Miss., and resident of Larose died June 7, 2004. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Herman Mason Jr., Daron Mason, Jefery Gibson, and Reginald Mason, all of Larose; sisters, Diane Degree of Larose and Hilda Ingram of Raceland; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.B. and Christine Young, and sister, Dorothy Y. Wells. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dorothy Bacon Dorothy N. Bacon, 99, a native and resident of Cleveland, Miss., died June 8, 2004, in Marion, Miss. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Calvary Episcopal Church in Cleveland. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at the church, with burial at New Cleveland Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Alice Lindsey and her husband, Austin James; Elizabeth Nott and her husband, Dr. Robert E. James; and Marcia Louise and her husband, Rev. Terrell H. Griffis Sr.; son, Samuel Burton Wilson III and his wife, Anne Kennedy; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Samuel Burton Wilson Jr. and Randolph Frank Bacon; and sisters, Etta Louise Nott. Marcia Wheeler, Lida Brugge and Maurine Hughes. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sidney Savoie Sidney V. Savoie, 92, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 5:42-p.m. June 9. 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Galliano and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mathilde Eymard Savoie; son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Jane Savoie; daughter and son-in-law Helen S. and Larbow Cheramie; sister, Frances S. Collins; seven grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lolita Chiasson Savoie; brother, Ulysse Savoie; and sisters, Odile S. Picou, Angele S. Templet, Edith Savoie, Emelie S. Collins and Lillian S. Plaisance. He was a parishioner of St Joseph Church and Holy Name Society, a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 70 years and a pioneer in the tugboat industry. His family was his biggest joy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Daphney Diggs Daphney Diggs, 37, a native Napoleonville and resident of Gibson, died June 4, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Tasiha, Johnathan, Kentrell and Shawn Diggs; mother, Ruby Lee Thomas of Napoleonville; father, Rudolph Diggs of Gibson; sisters, Denise Jones of Bertrandville, Michelle Diggs of Labadieville, Shereka Diggs of Napoleonville and Tyreka Johnson of Thibodaux: one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rheuben Bascle Rheuben Frank Bascle, 93, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7 p.m. June 10, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with banal at the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Abby Bascle; and sister, Dorothy B. Prosperie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; brothers, Eba and Mott Bascle; and sisters, Phoebe B. Falgout and Allie Bascle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edley Daigle Sr. Edley Joseph Daigle Sr., 88, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died June 10,2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Savoie Daigle of Bayou Blue; sons and daughters-in-law, Edley Jr. and Carolyn Babin Daigle; Lloyd and Cynthia Fatchette Daigle, David and Ruth Landry Daigle; daughter and sons-in-law, Kathy. D. and Roy Gautreaux and Douglas Campbell; brothers, Wilbert and Nelson Daigle; caregiver, Annie Demmitt; 12 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle Samanie; daughter, Evelyn Daigle Campbell; brothers, Joseph and Herbert Daigle; half-brothers, Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; sister, Mrs. Horace (Nellie D.) Caro; half-sisters, Mrs. Paul (Magnolia D.) Sears, Mrs. Emile (Elda D.) Thibodaux, Mrs. Clay (Ozia D.) Sonier and Mrs. Dovie (Mathilda) Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Daigle Joseph Sonny Daigle, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 a.m. June 10, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Daigle; sisters, Mary St. Germanic, Daisy Boudreaux, Wilma Daigle and Zara Mae Gomez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Daigle and Stella Hebert Daigle; brothers, Wilbert and Gleson Daigle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Aglone Munson Aglone "Bootz" Marie Foret Munson, 102, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. June 10, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Glendy J. Munson Jr. of Houma; daughter, Nellie M. Rauch of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glendy J. Munson Sr.; parents, Joseph and Nellie Lagarde Foret; sons, Donald H. Munson and an infant son; grandson, Randy Rauch; brother, Claude B. Foret; sister, Odette Dupont She was a homemaker ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucille Franklin Lucille Owens Franklin, 83, a resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. June 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with burial at Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, James Franklin; daughters, Glenda LeBlanc and Starley Goss; and seven grandchildren. She was p receded in death by her husband, John Franklin; parents, Walter and Linnie Winchester Owens; and daughter, Johnnie Mack Han. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Naquin John Roman Naquin, 86, a native and resident of Naquin's Settlement Thibodaux, died at 9:05 a.m. June 10, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Constant Naquin; son, Rudy Naquin; daughters, Brenda N. Barthelemy, Barbara N. Williams and Patricia N. Miller; brothers, Morris, Van, Francis "Frank Rene Jr. and Andrew Naquin; sisters, Thelma N. Ferris, Hilda N. Burlett, Marjorie N. Piedscalzi, Madeline N. Simorelli, Theresa N. Radciffe, Bernice N. Dimarco, Elise N. Bothner, Joyce Naquin, Sara Mae N. Taylor and Shirley N. Taylor; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Sr. and Augustine Eschete Naquin; grandson, Jeffery Barthlemey; and brother, Daniel Naquin Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Janie James Janie Gregory James, 67, a native of Bay Springs, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died June 11, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St Charles community, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband. Henry L James; mother, Ona V. Montegomey Gregory, son, Henry G. James; daughter, Vickie A. James; brother, James Nelson 'Tad" James; granddaughter, Jennifer Adams; and great-grandchildren Victoria, Shae and Trevor Adams. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin B. Gregory; and sister, Sarah "Liz" Morvant. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Horace Bishop Horace Bishop, 85, a native of Ennis, Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. June 11, 2004. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Ruby T. Bishop; sons, Horace "Tommy," Bobby, Billy, Jeffrey and Michael Bishop; daughters, Kim Detillier and Mitzi Parks; sister, Gertrude Presley; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Willie Bishop; and sister, Mabel Wills. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Calvin Billiot Jr. Calvin "Pete" Billiot Jr., 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died June 12, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Pete and Trey Billiot of Houma; daughters, Allie Jo and Joyce Billiot of Houma; brothers, John Billiot of Gasper, Fla. and Ronald Billiot of Houma; and sister, Cheryl Billiot of New Iberia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Natasha Billiot; parents, Joyce and Calvin Billiot Sr.; grandparents, Bernice and Sidney Dupre Sr. and Lucille and Matrlan Billiot; and sister, Roxanne Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kenneth Carvin Kenneth Jerome "Sheep" "Dooby" Carvin, 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died June 12, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Beaulah Baptist Church in Gibson. Religious services will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Maeola Jordan Carvin; parents, Brenda and Edward Washington and Jerome and Eva Daggs; brothers, Rodney Carvin Sr. and wife, Tammy, LeMark Carvin Sr. and wife, Shonda, and Jerome Daggs; and sisters, Felicia Williams and husband, Jeffery Letisha Pollard and Lettie Daggs. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Odile Carvin Sr. and Nolan and Stella Daggs. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Harry Dardar Jr. Harry "T-Kye" Dardar Jr., 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. June 12, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, James Dardar; daughters, April D. Carbajal, Helen Dardar and Crystal D. Carbajal; brothers, Benny and Virgil Dardar; sister, Clarine LeCompte; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna Naquin Dardar Sr.; grandchild. Angel Dardar; sister. Marie Dardar; and an infant sister. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Herman St. Pierre Herman Joseph "Babe" St Pierre, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:30 a.m. June 13, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Gisclair St. Pierre; son, Robert Joseph St. Pierre; daughters, Diane Orgeron, Roxanne Adams, Robin Callais and Jenny Richeaux; sister, Lovina S. Killian; 13 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valcourt and Veleda Charpentier St. Pierre; brothers, Edward, Roy and Norman St. Pierre; a sister, Shirley St. Pierre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Glenda Hargrave Glenda Ann Hargrave, 46, a native of Baytown, Texas and resident of Austin, Texas, died June 12, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her mother Odile "Dee Dee" Portier Pellerin of Houma; and brother, Alex "Punkin" Hargrave of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Laroy Hargrave Jr.; Stepfather, Ernest Pellerin; and sister, Sharon Hargrave. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gayle Oncale Gayle Ann Oncale, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 p.m. June 12, 2004. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at United Pentecostal Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; foster brothers and their spouses, John Alonzo, Louis and Cheryl Guidry, Albert and Carol Guidry, Clarence Alonzo and Brian Pierce; foster sisters and their spouses, Florence A and Teddy Voisin, May Ann Guidry, Judy Guidry and Greg Chiasson; brothers and sisters-in- law, Frank A. and Merry Jo. W. Oncale, Mark J. and Donna R. Oncale; adopted brother, Raymond Oncale; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen O. and Ray A. Pitre; adopted sister and brother-in- law, Althea and Budwin Brace; and sister-in-law, Susan B. Oncale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred J. and Catherine Hoffman Oncale. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pearl Adams Pearl LeBlanc Adams, 91, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:38 a.m. June 13, 2004. Visitation w ill be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. 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, Richard Adams; daughter, Elsie Mae Adams; brother, Francis LeBlanc; sister, Irene L Richardelle; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Adams Jr.; parents, Clement and Euzalia Gros LeBlanc; brother, Louis LeBlanc; and sisters, Jane L Paean and Leota LeBlanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bryant Bourgeois Bryant "Boo" Bourgeois, 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 13, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St Charles community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ann Rago Bourgeois; mother, Frances Enriquez Bourgeois of Temple, Texas; son, Lane Bryant Bourgeois of Thibodaux; brothers, Keith and Steve Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and sisters, Melanie B. Flories and Mary Bourgeois of Temple. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Oneil Bourgeois; grandparents, Oneil and Vesta Bourgeois, and Fances Lurati. He was employed by Cameco/John Deere. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends and traveling abroad for his job. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eugene Verret Eugene L Verret, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. June 13, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St Mary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Sapia Verret; stepsons, Addis, Myron and Donald Meacham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Clementine Matherne Verret; brothers, Luke, Willie Sr., Yves Sr. and Edward Verret Jr.; sisters, Rena and Theresa Verret. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanette Albarado Jeanettc Osborn Albarado, 75, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:50 p.m. June 14, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodatix. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her husband, Alex Albarado; sons. Stew and Tim Osborn of Memphis: daughters, Labrenda Harland, Jenny Tavrance and Esther Lee, all of Memphis and Betty Daigle of Thibodaux; brothers, Paul Jr. and Howard Roberts of Memphis and J.C. Roberts of Melbourne, Fla.; sisters, Thelma Lawrence of Memphis and Lillian Winkle of Clarksville, Tenn.; 15 grand-children; and 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Sr. and Jennie Meadows Roberts; four brother's; and two sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Stanley Champagne Stanley "Bot" J. Champagne, 88, a native and resident of Luling died at 12:14 p.m. June 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Lydie Zeringue Champagne; daughters, Barbara Mason, Lydia Champagne and Nedra Weaver; brother Lucien Champagne; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Landry and Lydia Troxler Champagne; daughter, Rylma Champagne; brother, Earl Champagne; and sisters, Inez Mosley, Lillian Bosco and Verna Taranto. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jerry Ledet Sr. Jerry Ledet Sr., 75, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died June 14, 2004. Visitation will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Kraemer Ledet; children, Glenn Sr. married to Karla Schexnayder Ledet and their children, Glenn Jr., Kristi and Eric; Patricia Ledet Lombardo and her children Gerard, John and Lauren; Bryan married to Tammy Tregre Ledet and their children Lance and Scott; and Jerry Jr., married to Susan LcCompte Ledet and their daughter Emily. He also fostered Ronnie Acosta, married to Ann Benoit Acosta; and Myra Richoux, married to Darryl Richoux; He is also survived by his mother, Eunice Foret Ledet; brothers, Charlie and Philip Ledet; and sisters, Joyce Ledet, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae Ledet Labat, Barbara Ledet Batlaglia, Marcelle Ledet Labat, Noel Ledet Bourg and Lydia Degruise. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip R. Ledet; brother, Kermit Ledet; and son, Gerard Joseph. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Deanna Liner Deanna Mae DeHart Liner, 61, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 2:58 p.m. June 15, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Theriot. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Morris Terry Liner Sr. of Theriot; mother, Maria Marie Daisey DeHart of Theriot; sons, Morris J. Jr. and Tandy M. Liner of Theriot; brother, Cary DeHart of Theriot; sisters, Ellen Rink of Morgan City, Nancy Punch and Merrill Liner of Theriot. She was preceded in death by her father Herbert Julius DeHart. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Chester Percle Chester J. Percle, 84, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 3 a.m. June 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Percle; son, Wayne Percle; daughters, Jackie Olivier and Bea Parker; sister, Alice Kraemer, 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Marie Percle; brother, Nolan Percle; sister, Elma Sanchez and Rena I,andry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roseline Richmond Roseline "Rose" F. Richmond, 80, a native of Maui, Hawaii, a longtime resident of Galliano and resident of Slidell, died June 16, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jessie and Barbara Richmond of Lafayette, John and Cindy Richmond of Galliano, Jim and Eydie Richmond of Slidell, Jerry and Susie Richmond of Houma and Louis and Cheryl Richmond of Galliano; brother, August Olsen of Honolulu, Hawaii; sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Catherine Silva Fredrickson; daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; grandson, John Wade Richmond; brother, Andrew Henry Olsen; and sisters, Annie and May Fredrickson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thelma Sistrunk Thelma Gisclair Sistrunk, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. June 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell J. and Genny Pierce; stepson, Jerry Sistrunk of Monroe; brother, Milton Gisclair of Cut Off; sister, Juanita Danos of Cut Off; grandchildren, Pamela Fontenot and Tanya Melancon; and great-grandchildren, Spencer and Megan Fontenot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie F. Sistrunk; parents, Euzbert J. and Nora Savoie Gisclair; sisters, Sophie Thomasee, Nola Blanchard and Eunice Pitre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rene' Billiot Rene' "Pudding" Antoinette Billiot, 19, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, June 14, 2004. Visitation will he from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her parents, Frank and Rita Billiot; her grandmothers, Josephine Rowley and Victorine Billiot; one son, Nathanial J. Billiot; one daughter, Gabriel A. Billiot; five brothers, Peter Pitre and companion, Patricia, Patrick Pitre and wife, Dana, Philip Pitre, Frank Joshua Billiot and Frankie Billiot; one sister, Joyce Pitre, her godmother, Verline Billiot; two uncles, Martin Sam Parfait and Roy Rowley; and six aunts, Edna Rowley, Cathy Bernard, Catherine Verret, Evelyn Handon. Lorie Rowley and Toaza Parfait. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Albert Billiot and Earl Rowley; her great-grandparents, Edna May field and Gaynal Billiot; one aunt, Joyce Marie Rowley; and one cousin, Joseph Handon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Brad Lemon Brad Lemon, 29, a native and resident of Dorseyville, died June 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville. 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 father, John Cole; foster parents, Manuel and Eva Mae Rodrigue; grandparents, Hazel and Willie Lemon Sr.; sisters, Marilyn Davis, Melanie and Andrea Lemon, Marion Moonkissoon and Ann Marie Cole; brothers, Lloyd Lemon, Kenneth and Stanley Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Lemon; and grandmother, Hilda Lemon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Royal Dorsey Sr. Royal Dorsey Sr., 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Dorseyville, died June 14, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at noon Saturday, with burial at Beautiful Zion AM.E. Church Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Frank, Royal Jr., Wilson and Horace Dorsey; daughter, Rebecca Williams; sister, Rowena Lane: 22 grandchildren: and 20 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Dorsey: parents, Willie and Josephine Dorsey; brothers, Sam, Freddie, Willie and Wallace Dorsey; sisters, Alma Ward, Mabel Cyprian, Dorothy Dorsey; Ella B. Alexander and Josephine Buggage. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robert Adams Robert D. Adams, 67, a native of Hayes and resident of Houma, died at 11:33 p.m. June 15, 2004. A service will take place in Welsh, with burial in Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Taylor Adams; sons, John Douglas Adams, Robert D. Adams Jr. -and William "Billy" Otto Bock; daughters, Melinda Lorene Adams, DeAnna Lynne Adams and Olita Uory Adams Bolanos; brothers, Irvin A. Adams Sr. Shepard A. Adams and Jimmie R. Adams Sr.; sisters, JoAnn Arwood and Sharon A Pixlfy; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack E. Adams and Olita Richard Adams; brother, Harvey Larry Adams. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rosa Musco Rosa Zito Musco, 88, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:52 p.m. June 15, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Scioneaux of Vacherie; sons, Mickie Musco of Texas, Terry Musco of Belgium and Paul Davis of Donaldsonville; brothers, Joe Zito Jr. of California and Johnny Zito of Plaquemine; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony 'Tony" Musco; parents, Joe and Lena Zito; sisters, Rita Zito and Katie Musco; brothers, Ross Zito and Anthony Zito. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Keara Reed Keara Rae Reed, 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12;20 p.m. June 15, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. A religious service will take place at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories. She is survived by her mother, Erica Louise Reed; father, Reginald Kliebert; grandparents, Wayne and Beverly Hebert and Sheila Ross; great-grandmother, Essie Brazan; brother, Seth Gage Reed; sister, Kaley Marie Reed. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cecil Rodrigue Cecil Benny Rodrigue, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Lafayette, died June 15, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the chapel, with burial at Calvary Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Jean Culley Rodrigue; daughter, Bernadette Woodard; sons, Dennett "Bear" Rodrigue and wife Dawn of Lafayette and Bennett Rodriguez of Lafayette; sisters, Elise Benoit, Hulda Martin, Myrtle Granier and Sister Denis (O.Carm); brothers, Harold, Leopold, Anthony, Jean Denis and Peter Stephen Rodrigue; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Elma Marse Rodrigue; and brothers, Edmond and Zenon Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Antoinette Chabert Antoinette Collins Chabert, 80, a former resident of Larose and resident of Missouri City, Texas, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Mark Toups presiding, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Raleigh Joseph Chabert and wife, Wanda, of Livingston, Texas; one daughter, Elaine Chabert Smith and husband, Leslie; one brother, Joseph B. Collins of St. Bernard; one sister, Theresa Collins St. Pierre of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Alidor J. Chabert; one daughter, Barbara Chabert Satterlee; and one son, Roger Dale Chabert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Oscar Johnson Sr. Oscar Johnson Sr., 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 8:48 p.m. June 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The dismissal Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Onedia Tucker, Eunice Reed, Sylvia Adams, and Geraldine Woods, all of Thibodaux; sons, Oscar Johnson Jr., Earl Johnson, and Willie Johnson, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Joseph Johnson of Thibodaux, and Beverly Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; 43 grandchildren; 105 great- grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Warner Johnson; parents, Samuel Joseph Johnson Sr., and Sylvia Folse Johnson; sisters, Lula Johnson Venible, and Charlette Johnson Rounds; brothers, Wilson, Richard, Westley, Lloyd, Raymond and Samuel Johnson Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Velsie Landry Velsie Daigle Landry, 88, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Napoleonville died at 10 p.m. June 16, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery in Plattenville. She is survived by her daughters, Dianne L Clement, Mary L Antille, Charlene L Cavalier and Cynthia L Monson; son, Don J. "T-Don" Landry; sons-in-law, Ray Antill, Peter Cavalier, Wesley "Pee Wee" Monson and Gene Clement; daughters-in- law, Judy, Lynda and Becky Landry; sisters, Velma D. Gaudet and Valley D. Mabile; 24 grandchildren, 29 great-granddchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Marquette" Landry; parents, Lawless Daigle Sr. and Sylviane B. Daigle; sons, Charles Jules "Kit" Landry and Johnny J. Landry; great-grandson, Cody "Marquette" Antill; brotrhers, Lawless "Cayoute" Daigle Jr., Alexis "Ely" Daigle; Vevis Daigle; sister, Vivian Dadalla. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roseline Richmond Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Rose Richmond, who passed away June 16, 2004. Ms. Richmond was a native of Maui, Hawaii, a longtime resident of Galliano and a recent resident of Slidell. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow for more than 50 years. She was an avid gardener, loved to fish and was an accomplished cook. Her joy was being in the company of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her five sons and their wives, Jessie and Barbara of Lafayette, John and Cindy of Galliano, Jim and Eydie of Slidell, Jerry and Susie of Houma, Louis and Cheryl of Galliano; sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; brother, August Olson of Honolulu, 15 grandchildren; and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Fredrickson and Catherine Silva; sisters, Annie Frederickson and May Fredrickson; brother, Andrew Henry Olson; daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; and grandson, John Wade Richmond. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Felix Becnel Jr. Felix Joseph Becnel Jr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. June 17, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn M. Becnel; sons, Michael Becnel and Toby Becnel; daughter-in-law, Gaynel A. Guillot; brothers, James, Tommy, Dickie, Harry and Gene Becnel; sister, Janice B. Charleville; two grandchildren, Alex and Josh Becnel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix J. Becnel Sr. and Albertine Kraemer Becnel; daughter, Laverne Kay Becnel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charles Breaux Charles E. Breaux, 24, a native and resident of Houma, died June 17, 2004. Visitation will be from .10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery on Coteau Road in Houma. He is survived by his devoted friend, Mary Navarre of Houma; father, Claude B. Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Lisa Sims and Regina B. Adams both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Smith Breaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gloria Cortez Gloria T. Cortez, 66, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died June 17, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 9 to 11a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Justilien Cortez Sr.; sons, Justilien Jr., James and John Cortez; daughters, Joanne Newchurch, Louise Sassin, Sandra Dempster and Glenda Delcambre; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Marie Louise Tregle Folse; brother, Clyde Folse. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawrence Breaux Lawrence Joseph Breaux, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. June 17, 2004, of natural causes. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Dubois Breaux; brother, Ernest Breaux; sister, Rosemary Breaux Arabie Cheramie; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Eula Lee Riley Breaux; daughter, Eula Mae Breaux; brother, Ignace, Elva, Venice "T-Mam" and Alex Breaux; and sisters, Aline Sampey and Lillian Guilliot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Theodore Cowan Theodore Oliver Cowan, 44, a native of Pampa, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Carmichael Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa. He is survived by his parents, Sherman and Dorothy Cowan of Pampa; his longtime friend, Kim Danby of Theriot and her children, Courtney Murray, Cody Murray, Blair Danby and Vanessa Danby; one son. Joseph Boone Cowan of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter. Claire Marie Cowan of Tulsa; one brother, Timothy Cowan and wife. Amber Mosley of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Mandy Cummings and husband, Robert, of Pampa; Kim's sister, Holly Foster of Slidell; and several nieces and nephews. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Josephine Parfait Josephine Florence Parfait, 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Paul Oris Parfait; four sons, Bradley Parfait, Tony Parfait and wife, Marion, John Terry Parfait and Terrell Parfait; three daughters, Mary Freeman and husband, Mike, Helen Parfait and Pauline Laughlin and husband, James; two sisters, Selvina Billiot and Josephine Rowley; 27 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Albert Parfait and Mary Alice Verdin; one daughter, Charlene Parfait; three brothers Joseph Antoine and Alvin Parfart; and two sisters, Victoria Gregoire and Marie Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earl Rowley Earl J. Rowley, 78, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Josephine "Nanan" Parfait Rowley; two sons, Martin "Sam" Parfait and companion, Toaza; and Roy J. Rowley and wife, Lori; five daughters, Evelyn Handon and husband, Jerry, Catherine Verret and husband, Antoine "Collins" Verret, Rita Mae Billiot and husband, Frank, Edna Rowley and companion, Laura, and Cathy Bernard and husband, Emmett; 26 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edna Moore Rowley; one daughter, Joyce Marie Rowley; and two grandchildren, Joseph Handon and Rene' Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patrick Ford Sr. Patrick T. Ford Sr., 88, a native of Boutte and resident of Luling, died at 6:30 p.m. June 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his sons, Warren, Patrick Jr., James, Michael and John Ford; daughters, Patricia Faucheux, Romona Eusea, Beryl Trepina and Diane North; sisters, Rosie Nunez, Edith Foret and Anna Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Breaux Ford; parents, James and Henrietta Toups Ford; brothers, Henry, Willie, Peter and Joseph Ford; sisters, Martha Roberts, Mary and Susie Champagne; and four grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dessie Moran Dessie D. Moran, 95, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 5:10 a.m. June 19, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Moran; parents. Alfred and Lydia Daigle; brothers, Standly Daigle Sr. and Nelson Daigle Sr.; and sisters, Flavia Stevens, Ruth Durocher and Ruby Gohzales. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Conrad LeBlanc Conrad M. LeBlanc, 86, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died June 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. 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 son, Gary LeBlanc; daughter, Brenda LeBlanc; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Samanie LeBlanc; parents, Ursin Peter and Maria Bopp LeBlanc; daughter, Wanda LeBlanc Schexnaydre; brothers, Sidney, Clyde and Harole LeBlanc; and sisters, Virgie and Irma Bergeron. He was a retired sugar cane farmer and a U.S. Army World War II D-Day Veteran. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanette Ledet Jeanette M. Leboeuf Pellegrin Ledet, 63, a resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. June 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Jim Ledet; sons, Curtis, Phillip, and Ray Pellegrin Jr.; daughter, Rhonda Pellegrin; three half sisters; brother, Gerald LeBoeuf; one half brother; stepchildren, Chris, Craig, Cheryl, Cindy and Chaz Ledet; six grandchildren, five step grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Delicia Martin LeBouef; and son, Keith James Pellegrin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alene Melancon Alene Melancon, 74, a native of Rapides Station, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died June 20, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Ernest Felterman; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph Levy Jr. and Louise Melancon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces and their spouses, Nancy and Bill Robichaux, Jennifer and Joe Sawyer, Renee and John Simmonette and Monique and Brad Monson; nephews and their spouses, Michael and Sharon Felterman and Ray Melcon; four great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Levy Melancon Sr. and Helen Simmons Melancon. Donations to Holy Cross Elementary School Library, 2100 Cedar St, Morgan City, 70380 are preferred. She was known as "Miss Mel," was a librarian at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and a fan of baseball. She followed the NSU baseball team and would buy the team ice cream after each season. She was also an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Perry Blanchard Perry Alphonse Blanchard, 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 p.m. June 21, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Lockport, with burial at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Champagne Blanchard; former wife, Rosalie R. Blanchard; son, Perry A. Blanchard Jr.; daughters, Anne B. Hudson and Connie B. Mehaffey; stepchildren, Julie C. Greene and Kirk Champagne; brother, Thomas P Blanchard; sisters, Nellie Lablanc, Judy Hebert and Sally Cavelier; grandchildren, Blake and Abby Blanchard, Matthew, Catherine and Grace Hudson, Brandon, Mallory and George Perry Mehaffey; and step-grandchildren, Brandon Greene and Regina Champagne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey "Cotton" and Lottie Talbot Blanchard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irena Cortez Irena Rodrigue Cortez, 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 p.m. June 21, 2004. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her devoted companion of 23 years, Cleveland "Pip" Hebert; sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie J. and Betty Cortez of Tyler, Texas, Alien A. and Robin Cortez of Schriever; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia C. and David Duet Sr. of Schriever; Debby C. and Marcell McGee of Houma; brothers, Ernest and Clifton Rodrigue of Chackbay; grandchildren, Kevin and Scott Cortez, Cheryl Causey, Cindy Rome, David Duet Jr., Lee and Angie Cortez, Lynette McLeod and Keith McGee; six great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren; and nine foster children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Cortez Jr.; parents, Emile and Priscillia Landry Rodrigue; brother, Wilfred Rodrigue; and sister, Malvina R. Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shawn Tastet Shawn Michael Tastet, 25, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. June 21, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falg out Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Sylvia Tastet; grandmother, Marjorie Chatagnier; brothers, Bryan and Travis Tastet; and sisters, Rachel Bagley and Ursula Tastet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Anna Mae Tastet and Hampton Chatagnier. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Donald Billiu Donald "Chumpy" Jude Billiu, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died June 22, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Mark S. Billiu; daughters, Lauren B. Duplantis and Amy E. Billiu; stepdaughters, Tracy Pellegrin and Stephanie Pellegrin; sister, Meryl B. Milliman; three grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald S. Billiu; and brother, Dooley S. Billiu. He was the retired proprietor of Billiu's Meat Market in Houma. He was the member of board director of Associated Grocers for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved fishing and traveling. He devoted his life to his wife and family. He considered his employees as family and took pride in pleasing everyone. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Melva Breaux Melva Marie Champagne Breaux, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. June 22, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Murphy Breaux of Houma; mother, Mabel Voisin Champagne of Houma; sons, Sam and Andy Breaux of Lafayette; daughters, Mary Carmen Whited of Shawnee, Okla. And Jennifer Breaux of Houma; brothers. Bobby Champagne of Lafayette, Larry Champagne of Thibodaux and Stephen Champagne of Houma; sisters. Juliet Henry and Gloria Authement of Houma and Kathleen LeBlanc of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Champagne; granddaughter, Wendy Breaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanne Fryou Jeanne Hebert Fryou, 74, a native of Simmins Pass and resident of Amelia died June 22, 2004. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Fryou Aucoin of Labadieville; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Rae Ann Fryou of Bayou L'Ourse; grandchildren, Cory and Crystal Aucoin of Labadieville, Randall Fryou of Bayou L'Ourse, Shannon Fryou of Ville Platte and Ricki Lynn and her husband Scott Patureau of Morgan City; four great grandchildren; sisters, Levie Angeron and Elizabeth Landry of Berwick, Louise Rogers of Franklin and Noelie Mayon Viola Jackson of Amelia; brothers, Wilton Hebert of Franklin and Gene Hebert of Amelia; nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and her loyal and comforting canine, Jon Pierre. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fryou Sr.; parents, Noelie Paray and Alfred Hebert; son, John Fryou Jr.; son-in-law, Eugene J. Aucoin Jr.; brother, Wilson Hebert; and sister, Anne Hebert Daigle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Claude Lagrange Claude R. Lagrange, 68, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choctaw, died at 2:58 a.m. June 22, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, ClaraBelle Cortez Boudreaux Lagrange; stepson, Jeffrey Boudreaux; daughters, Rhonda Kraemer and Nadine Blanchard; stepdaughters, Gwendellia Hebert and JoAnn Granier; sister, Joyce Lagrange Falcon; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loney and Alickle Boudreaux Lagrange; stepson, Tamerage Boudreaux; brothers, Sam and Alton Lagrange. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eray LeBouef Sr. Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Sr., 52, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 6:50 p.m. June 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Montegut Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf; son, Eray Joseph LeBouef Jr. of Montegut; daughters, Raye Ann Pigott of Montegut, Jennifer LeBouef of Houma, Betsy Doiron of Houma and Megan LeBouef of Montegut; brothers, Edward of Chauvin, Emery of Bourg, Ernest, Wilfred, Arie and Ellis LeBouef Jr. of Montegut; sisters, Marie Darcey of Montegut, Rena Price of Bourg and Lorena Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Joseph and Rosina Nelton LeBouef Sr.; daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBouef; and sister, Wilda L Lirette. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alphonse Simon Jr. Alphonse Joseph "AJ." Simon Jr., 61, a native of Edgard and resident of Metairie, died at 12:10 a.m. June 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Songy Simon; sons, Troy Anthony and his wife, Angelle W Simon, Todd Gerard and his wife, Kim D, Simon; daughter, Dina Simon and her husband, John Livaccari; sisters, Lorraine S. Braden of Texas, Miriam S. Costes of Alabama; grandchildren, Austin, Emily, Gabrielle, Zachary, Matthew, Nicholas and Rebecca Simon and Ashley and Kelly Livaccari. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse J. Sr. and Marie Perret Simon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eddie LaMaison Eddie D. LaMaison, 63, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died June 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Agnes LaMaison Rodrigue and stepfather, Leopold Rodrigue; son, Lee LaMaison; daughters, Tammy Swett and Kristie LaMaison; step- brother, Leopold Rodrigue; step-sisters, Gail Blanchard, Linda Kliebert, Angie Pitre, Karen Naquin and Joan Braud; sisters, Geri Calais and Penny Naquin; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie LaMaison Sr; and stepsister, Lorraine Domingue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lloyd Tabor Lloyd Philip Tabor, 68, a native of St. James and resident of Choctaw, died June 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Estella T. Tabor; daughters, Roseanna 'Tina" and her husband, Jeffrey Oncale; Dora Lee and her husband, Gerard Ordoyne; brothers, John "Casey" Jr., Harry, Clovis and Lester Tabon sisters, Rosemary Verdin, Theresa and Anita "Mae" Thibodaux, Lena Falgoust, Doris Becnel, Alice Tabor and Mary Anne Babin; grandchildren. Beau, Nicky, Jamie, Krystal and John; and great- grandchildren, Brittin, Dreyton, Jaydon and Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Emma Talbot Tabor; brother, Leo Tabor; and sister, Marie Tabor. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shirley Naquin Shirley Ann Josephine Nettleton Naquin, 62, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:50 a.m. June 24, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Ray Naquin Sr. of Chauvin; mother, Gertie Guidry Nettleton; children, Anthony Nettleton Sr. of Montegut, Clinton Molinere Jr. of Chauvin, Timothy Molinere Sr. of Montegut, Karie Paulette, Kandice Best and Jerry Francis , all of Chauvin; stepchildren, Daniel Naquin of Lafourche Parish, Annette Naquin of Texas and Ray Naquin Jr. of Houma; foster children, Tamara Duthu, Anthony Duthu, Lisa Chauvin, Elizabeth Boudreaux and Warren Bijeaux; brothers, Norris Nettleton Jr. of Bayou Blue, Terry Nettleton Sr., the Rev. Jerry Nettlton Sr. and Kary Paul Nettleton of Montegut; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Norris Nettleton Sr.; granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nettleton; brothers, Leroy and Larry Nettleton; sister. Kay Francis Hebert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Imani Parker Imani Yezmine Parker, infant, a native and resident of New Orleans, died June 6, 2004 at Ochsner Medical Foundation in Jefferson. A graveside service was held June 23 at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her mother, Gia Barrio and father, Raymond Parker. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Skidmore Mary A Larkins Skidmore, 82, a native of Klotzville and resident of Plattenville, died June 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall funeral Home in Napoleonville and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Chase, Marcia Skidmore and Paula Cola, all of Denver, Colo., Rosalyn Guillemet of Los Angeles, Calif., Antoinette Ward of Plattenville, Stephanie Jackson of Donaldsonville; sons, Michael Skidmore of Gonzales, Wendell Skidmore of Denver and Claude Skidmore of Baton Rouge; sisters, Mable Green of Klotzville and Alida Callihan of New Orleans; brothers, Leonard Larkins of New Orleans and Johnnie Larkins of Kenner; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Skidmore; her parents; sons, Charles and Sidney Skidmore; daughter, Dianne Thrift; seven brothers and six sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lionel Bourdier Sr. Lionel "Laddie" Marion Bourdier Sr., 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with the Rev. Richard Greene officiating and Lionel's brother-in-law, the Rev. Lee Lamury, assisting with the readings. He is survived by the love of his life and his soulmate for more than 42 years, his wife, Catherine Bourdier of Patterson; two daughters, Clair Akes and husband, Rickey, of Bayou Vista, and Leslie Bourdier of Houma; three sons, Allen Bourdier and wife, Michelle, of Baker, Lionel "Skip" Bourdier Jr. and wife, Alison, of Houma, and Benjamin Bourdier of Houma; one brother, Roy J: Bourdier of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a very special and loyal companion, his dog Demi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armant and Marie Fortier Bourdier; and one brother,Charles. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Comb Louis Comb, 81, a resident of Breaux Bridge, died June 23, 2004. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge. He is survived by his wife, Laura Melancon Comb of Breaux Bridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Rickie and Patsy Comb, Michael and Linda Comb; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Johnny Cline and Janet and Leonard Lasseigne of Thibodaux; brother and sisters-in-law, Claude "Chock" and Theresa Comb and Carrol and Margie Comb; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and six step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adelma and Anita Tauzin Comb; stepmother, Laurence "Anan" Comb; and sister, Lillian Comb. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Royal Francis Sr. Royal Francis Sr., 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died June 23, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bobby Jean Verrette Francis of Thibodaux; daughters, Vanessa Smith of Houma, Betty Davis, Denise Francis, Jacqueline Francis and Kimberly Francis of Thibodaux, Terese Francis of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alisha Washington of Baton Rouge; sons, Carlos Francis of Napoleonville, Otto Francis of Thibodaux, and Darian Francis of Houma; sisters, Ruby Neal, Effie Price, and Annie Mae Reed of Thibodaux, and Lula Mae Jackson of Vacherie; three brothers, Bishop Irvin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Ernest Joseph Sr. of New Orleans, and Lloyd Joseph of Pineville; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Corrine Smith Francis; daughter, Rhonda Marie Francis, and sons, Wayne Renell Francis, and Royal Francis Jr., brothers, Charlie, Silas, and Willie Francis; and sister, Joyce Joseph. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Janet Mataya Janet Ann Mataya, 47, died June 23, 2004. A memorial service will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. She is survived by her loving companion, Don "Cush" Gros; mother, Frances Daigle; sons, Alfred and Corey Mataya and Ryan Sandt; sister, Irma Furlan; brothers, Guy and George Mataya; three grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Mataya; stepfather, Carroll Daigle; and brother, Alfred Mataya Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Billie Peasner Billie Peasner, 72, a native of Cisco, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Bayou Towers on Main Street in Houma. She is survived by two daughters and their life partners, Jolet Ledet Dusenbery and Keith Dusenbery and Jeanine Ledet Chesbrough and Ronald "Tutty" Gautreaux Jr.; one beloved granddaughter, Krystle Marie Chesbrough, who gave her joy and happiness; many friends and extended family members; her first husband, Gordon J. Ledet; and her devoted friend, William "Chuck" Mitchell. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawrence Deroche Sr. Lawrence "LJ." Deroche Sr., 35, a native and resident of Hahnville, died June 24, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He is survived by his wife, Stacie Perkins Deroche; parents, Lawrence E Deroche Jr. and Libbie Deroche; son, Lawrence Joseph Deroche Jr.; daughter, Kaitlyn Deroche; brothers, MichaeL and Brian Deroche. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Margaret Giroir Margaret Orene Giroir, 78, a native of Columbus, Ga., and resident of Montegut, died at 7:45 a.m. June 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the chapel, with burial at St Anthony Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Paul Jr., Ricky Sr. and Michael Wayne Giroir, all of Houma; daughters, Linda Gail Rineholt of Centerville, Vickey Dupre of Pointe- aux-Chenes and Rhonda Lile of Montegut; brothers, Reuben and Roy Songer of Columbus, Ga.; sister, Alice Stewart of Columbus, Ga; 20 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Felix Giroir Sr.; parents, Roy and Rosa Lee Camp Songer; and sisters, Aline Holland and Monona Brewer. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Terry St. Pierre Terry W. St Pierre, 58, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:58 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Michael "Possum" J. St. Pierre. He was preceded in death by his wife, Samantha Hebert St Pierre; and his parents, Roy and Kathleen Marshall St Pierre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bonnie Stassi Bonnie Lee Stewart Stassi, 68, a native of Albany and resident of Hammond, died June 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday the funeral home, with burial at Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond. She is survived by her former husband, Vince Stassi of Houma; sons, Johnny Stassi of Raceland, Vincent Stassi Jr. and Mike Stassi, both of Hammond; sisters, Wilma Stafford of Livingston, Mary Fedele of Tickfaw and Norma "Eddie" White of Osyka, Miss.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Idell Kinchen Stewart and Kenner Stewart; son, Anthony Stassi; and brothers, Charles and Edward "Boss" Stewart ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Stanley Hebert Stanley Joseph Hebert, 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Barrilleaux Hebert; two sons, Wayne P. Hebert and Craig J. Hebert; four daughters, Linda Toups, Cathy Clement, Jenny Gilbreath and Tammy Gale; one brother, Junius Hebert; three sisters, Pearl LeBlanc, Ruth Knight and Dot Naquin; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Justin Hebert; his parents, Phillip and Marion Delatte Hebert; three brothers, Scuddy, Dewey and Clifford Hebert; and two sisters, Velma Ledet and Merlyn Hebert ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clarence Barrios Jr. Clarence "C.J." Barrios Jr., 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Picayune, Miss., died June 25, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Perry Joseph Barrios and Ross Barrios; daughters, Sarah Barrios Mohon, Emily Barrios Rosales and Emily Barrios Frischhertz; sisters, Arlene Hymel, Charlene Clay and Evelyn Barrios; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Emily Comardelle Barrios. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bill Kirkland Sr. Bill B. Kirkland Sr., 82, a native of Huntington, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:40 a.m. June 25, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, Billy Kirkland Jr. and his wife, Edith Kirkland; daughters, Christine K. Chenier and her husband, Errol Chenier, and Linda K. Rodrigue and her husband, Randy Rodrigue; brothers, Woodrow and Bobby Joe Kirkland; sister, Ethel Earl Smith; grandchildren, Celeste Ledet, Tiffany Scott, E. J. Chenier, Rhoda Rogers, Blake Rodrigue, Amy, Bryan, Stacey and Kellie Kirkland; and great-grandchildren, Colby Chenier, Karleigh and Harlyn Scott, Taylor Darcey, Harrison Ledet and Mason Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bernard Kirkland; parents, Earl Elmo and Frances Kirkland; brothers, Cecil and Charles Kirkland; and sister, Leva Kirkland Melton. He was retired from Shell Oil Co. after 36 years. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ronald Lasseigne Ronald "Billy" Andrew Lasseigne, 62, a native of St James and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:18 p.m. June 25, 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. He is survived by his wife, Joan Laffere Lasseigne of Vacherie; daughter and son-in-law, Daniell and Philip Tranchina of Madisonville; son and daughter-in- law, Nicholas and Tonya Lasseigne of Sorrento; sister, Joanna Bolton of Vacherie; and grandchildren, Sophie and Cade. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred "Pauche" and Hilda Torres Lasseigne; and grandparents, Otis and Hilda S. Torres and Alcee and Helena G. Lasseigne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clifton Adams Clifton "White" J. Adams, 76, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 2:50 a.m. June 26, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae Vedros Adams; sons, Tony, Bobby and Lawrence "LJ." Adams; daughter, Joanne Marcombe; brother, Witless Adams; sisters, Mathilda Matherne and Emelda Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Emily Prejean Adams; brothers, Albert Jr., Norman and Earl Adams; and sisters, Earline Naquin and Winnie Gisclair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Oscar Authement Oscar J. Authement, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. June 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Georgiana Griffin Authement; son, Michael D. Authement; daughter, Leah Authement Brunet; seven grandchildren; a nd seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Pierre Authement and Leah Fernandez Authement; three sisters, Esther A. Fox, Edith A. Bourg and Mildred A. Rebstock. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ruth McWhorter Ruth Levert McWhorter, 77, a native of Louisiana and resident of Lockport, died at 8:10 a.m. June 26, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James G. McWhorter; sons, Chuck, Donald, Jim, Mike and Tom McWhorter; daughter, Susan McWhorter Matherne; brother, Joseph Levert; sisters, Myrtle Levert Guidroz, Doris Levert and Sadie Levert; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Paul and Lelia Gaudet Levert; son, Russell Paul McWhorter; daughter, Mary Ann McWhorter; brothers, Freddie and Phillip Levert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clifford Mozley Clifford Clinton Mozley, 79, a resident of Galliano, died June 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. 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 daughter, Lola Augusta Mozley; and brother, Howard Mozley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leonore Cheramie Mozley; parents, Earl and Lola Gilispie Mozley; brother, Richard and Raymond Mozley; and sister, Mildred M. Miller. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Melvin Rodrigue Melvin Peter "Chock" Rodrigue, 87, a native of Brusly McCall, La. and resident of Belle Rose, died at 6:09 a.m. June 26, 2004. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose. He is survived by his wife, Joan Dupre Rodrigue of Thibodaux; daughter, Joanie and husband Ellery Becnel of LaPlace; son, Eugene "Penguin" and wife Patricia Rodrigue of Thibodaux; sisters, Mae Pearl Bing Oubre of Baton Rouge, Aline Oschwald and Joyce Dinino, both of Donaldsonville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Aline Barrios Rodrigue; sisters, Eugenie Cedotal, Mildred Lee and Dorothy Berry, and brothers, Raymond and Paul Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Angela Thibodaux Angela Morrell Thibodaux, 36, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 11:35 a.m. June 26, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget 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. She is survived by her husband, Brian Keith Thibodaux; mother, Dolly Gonzales Morrell; son, Brandon Keith Thibodaux; brother, Louis Morrell III; and sister, Connie Kebodeaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Morrell Jr.; and grandparents, Louis Sr. and Louise Morrell and Sam and Winnie Gonzales. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thomas d'Aquin Sr. Thomas Constantine d'Aquin Sr., 89, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma died at 8:30 p.m. June 27, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by his sons, Thomas Constantine d'Aquin Jr. and Donald Joseph d'Aquin; daughters-in-law, Margaret Crosby d'Aquin and Lynn Young d'Aquin; daughters, Melanie D. Martin and Karen D. Borne; sons-in-law, George Nicholas Martin and Randall Joseph Borne; brothers, Lawrence Sr. and Anthony d'Aquin; sisters, Sister Mary Tarsicio, Rhona Haydel and Marie Deleson; grandchildren, Thomas Brian d'Aquin and wife Rhonda, John Scott d'Aquin and wife Jeannie, Christopher Matthew d'Aquin and wife Rachel, David George Martin and wife Carol, Linda Martin Connolly and husband Mark, Amy Martin Prevatt and husband Mike, Nicholas Matthew Borne and Catherine Nicole Borne; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hogan d'Aquin; parents, Adolph Sr. and Lucie LeBreton d'Aquin; brothers, Adolphe Jr., Ernest, Donald. Mark and Charles D'Aquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bertha Mills Bertha Orgeron Mills, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died 2:13 a.m. June 27, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughter, Lula Mills Auenson; grandchildren; Jamie Liner, Judy Auenson, Kim Gautreaux, James Gaspard, Yvette Hendrix and Donna Battaglia; great-grandchildren, Kristy Thibodaux, Brook Crosby, Jamie Gaspard, Jennifer Gaspard, Ashley Liner, Alexis Liner, Hobie Hendrix, Jobie Hendrix, Lauren Plaisance and Maci Auenson; great-great-grandchildren, Devin Thibodaux, Jaycee Thibodaux and Deston Crosby. She was precedede in death by her husband, Charles William Mills; parents, Joseph and Roseila Williams Orgeron; daughter, Barbara Gaspard; brothers, Juan and Nolas Orgeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Walton Terrebonne Sr. Walton "Rullo" J. Terrehonne Sr., 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 p.m. June 27, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Walton "Rollo" Jr., Melvin and Wayne Terrebonne; daughters, Darlaine T. Allemand, Deidre T. Adams, Sharen T. Chiasson and Karen T. Fairchild; brother, Alton Terrebonne; sisters, Elaine Comeaux and Debra Rood; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Marie Thibodaux Terrebonne; parents. Loveless and Louvillia Terrebonne; son, Chris Terrebonne; daughter, Chearlene T. Thibodaux; and brother, Manton Terrebonne ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. David Carlos David A. Carlos, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 a.m. June 28, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He is survived by his father, Leo Carlos; brother, Philip Carlos; sisters, Debbie Robichaux and Dawn Carlos. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolly Gibson Carlos; brother, Michael Carlos. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eli Champagne Eli Joseph Champagne, an infant, died June 28, 2004. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, David and Linette Bergeron Champagne; grandparents, Richard and Virginia Champagne and Godfrey and Enola Bergeron; brother, Jeffery Champagne; and sister, Courtney Champagne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Provis M. Dardar Provis M. Dar dar, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:40 p.m. June 28, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Earline D. Dardar; and brother, Wilcliff Dardar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Louisa Dardar; brother, Oris Dardar; and sisters, Arthenesia, Louise and Evelia Dardar. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mercedes Little-Terrebonne Mercedes Leigh Little-Terrebonne, an infant, died June 28, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Marvin Anthony Terrebonne Jr. and Misty Dawn Little; brother, Taton Philip Little; sister, Andris Marie Terrebonne; and grandparents, Don and Stelle Little and Deborah and Timmy Guidry. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marvin Terrebonne Sr.; great- grandparents, Johnnye Durant, George Little Sr., Marie Lee, Donald and Esther Terrebonne; and cousin, Dakota Bergeron-Lee. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Constancio Izaguirre Jr. Constancio "Camoy" Izaguirre Jr., 37, a native of Mexico and resident of Houma, died June 30, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Constancio Sr. and Elida Izaguirre; son, Constancio Izaguirre III; daughters, Sophia and Anna V. Izaguirre; brothers, Marco, Juan and Salvador Izaguirre and Fabian Castillo; sister, Susana Izaguirre Robichaux; brother-in-law, Eugene P. Robichaux; and sisters-in-law, Rachel P. and Martha G. Izaguirre and Heather Castillo. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Genela Naquin Genela Clement Naquin, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 20, 2004. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Her body was donated to the Louisiana State University Medical Center. She is survived by her sisters, Agnes Pitre, Yvonne Breaux and Mary Ann Arcement; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Gladys, Bruce and Brenda, Eugene and Rachel, Wayne and Sandra, Barry and Esther Naquin; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Angelina Clement; husband, Russel Naquin; sisters, Lucy Navarre, Gladys Bourg, Odilde Pertuit; brothers, Felix, Clinton, Raymond, Lionel and Wilson Clement; and daughters-in- law, Yvonne and Carolyn T. Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vernon Jones Sr. Vernon J. Jones Sr., 66, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died June 29, 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 St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara August Jones of Bertrandville; daughters, Elaine J. Bell of Bertrandville, Angela J. Gilton of Napoleonville and Angenetta J. Oliver of Dorseville; sons, Vernon J. Jones Jr. of Bertrandville and Joel Toussaint of Labadieville; stepson, Stevenson Holmes of Napoleonville; sister, Virgious Brown of Bertrandville; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Enola Buggage Jones; sister, Virgie J. Johnson; brothers, Raymond, Roland, Kermit and Kenneth Jones; and great-grandson, Terry Joseph Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Larry Cortez Larry "Blue" Paul Cortez, 54, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux died at 1:06 p.m. June 30, 2004. A graveside service will be held at a later time. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hebert Cortez of Thibodaux; daughters, Mary Denise Cortez, Crystal Cortez and Brandy Cortez; stepchildren, Lydra, Angie and Ashley Boudreaux; brother, Clinton Cortez; sisters, Shirley Williams, Mary Ann Naquin, Mary M. Waguespack, Elizabeth Guidry, Anna Ware, Margaret Rogers and Judy Fournier; and a niece who was his best friend, Rocksand Cortez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemcy Joseph Sr. and Annette Tabor Cortez; brothers, Lemcy Jr. and Roland Cortez; and sisters, Aline Cortez Thibodaux and Betty Guillot. ============================================================================