Obituaries for FEBRUARY 2006; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 1: 1 February through 10 February Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 20 Aug 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= February 01. 2006 12:56PM Blair Bernard Jr. Blair Bernard Jr., 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:25 p.m. Jan. 30, 2006. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Pat Dugas Bernard; daughter Connie Gagneaux; grandchildren Aaron Dickerson, Jeffery Blair Gagneaux and Joshua James Gagneaux; great-grandchildren Crystal Ann Gagneaux, Noah McKenzie Gagneaux and Taylor Blair Gagneaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blair Sr. and Bernice Michel Bernard; and sister Viva Bergeron. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard. Donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to another charity are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in chahrge of arrangements. ========================== February 01. 2006 12:57PM Darby Simoneaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darby Joseph Simoneaux Jr., 69, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 5:10 a.m. Jan. 31, 2005. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Montegut Fire Station and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 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, Delora Bourg Simoneaux of Montegut; sons and daughters-in-lawDarby J. III and Katie Simoneaux of Montegut, Norton Simoneaux of Houma, Ronnie J. and Faith Simoneaux of Chauvin, Dale G. and Henrietta Simoneaux of Montegut, Aaron J. and Tammy Simoneaux of Chauvin, Thomas G. and Staci Simoneaux of Houma; daughter Debbie A. Landry of Chauvin; sister Elba LeBoeuf of Montegut; and grandchildren Madeleine, Paul, Erica, Christopher, Joshua, Malcolm, Sarah, Chase Michael, Adam, James, Ellie, Leslie, Joshua, Sherrie and Christian; great-grandchildren Kenseth, Peyton, Kelsey, Kirsten, Taylor and Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darby Joseph Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; and sister Noemie Cutting. He was welder, retired from Smatco Industries. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 01. 2006 12:56PM Bessie Trosclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie Agatha Roger Trosclair, 87, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:56 a.m. Jan. 31, 2006. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her son Roy J. Trosclair of Gray; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Joseph Trosclair; parents Albert and Eva Darcey Roger; son Cyrus P. Trosclair; brothers Simon, Albert, Lester, Kirby, Alton and Raymon Roger; sister Ida Darcey. She was a member of Church of Christ. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 02. 2006 12:27PM Anthony Barbier Jr. Anthony Joseph Barbier Jr., infant, of Cut Off, died at 2 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is usrvived by his parents, Anthony Joseph Barbier Sr. and Ansena Cheramie Barbier; grandparents Connie Schouest, Dickie Cheramie and Sandra Barbier; great-grandparents Betty and Anse Guidry, Alma Wessinger, Carling and Marcel Cheramie; great-great-grandmother Hazel Bourgeois; brother Anse Barbier; and sisters Heaven Cheramie and Hanna Barbier. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Johnny Barbier. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 02. 2006 12:27PM Barbara Davaine Barbara LeBoeuf Davaine, 65, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 12:16 a.m. Feb. 1, 2006. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Edward Davaine Jr.; daughters Naomi Landry and Heidi Fonseca; brothers Weldon, Evans and Floyd LeBoeuf; sisters Florence L. Matherne and Veronica L. Voisin; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Thelma Davis LeBoeuf; and sister Beverly Ann LeBoeuf. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 02. 2006 12:29PM Gordon Haydel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gordon Joseph Haydel, 83, a native of Convent and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 31, 2006, at his home. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The Liturgy of the Eucharist will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his daughters Gloria Agnes Haydel and Marie Elizabeth "Beth" Haydel of Houma; sister Lizzie Belle Haydel Venus of Lutcher; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Boudreaux Haydel; parents Victorin F. Haydel and Lizzie Belle Tamplain Haydel; brothers Paul V. Haydel Sr. and Dr. Henry Lawrence Haydel; sisters Olga Haydel Pertuit Champton and baby Thelma. He was a radio operator with the 11th Armored Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a drug clerk at Haydel's Drug Store and then Ronnie's Drug Store. Donations to the Manresa Retreat House Maintenance Fund, PO Box 89, Convent, LA 70723 or to Annunziata Catholic Church, 2011 Acadian Drive, Houma, LA 70363 are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 02. 2006 12:29PM Nathan Melancon Nathan A. Melancon, 82, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 31, 2006. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Chrisitan burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Renee Melancon, James Melancon, Timothy and Donna Melancon, David and Kathy Melancon; brothers Murray, Raymond, Richard and Robert "Bob" Melancon; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Guilbeau Melancon; parents Olive Clement Melancon and Nara Melancon. He was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the 739th Tank Battalion, Company C. In lieu of flowers, the Melancon family requests donations be made to the Bayou Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 229, Thibodaux LA 70302 or the Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center, 493-4747. ========================== February 02. 2006 12:28PM Corbett Percle Corbett J. Percle, 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 31, 2006. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy B. and Gertrude Bergeron Percle; and brother Crawford H. Percle. He was a retired state employee, a World War II veteran and member of the American Legion Post 284 of Labadieville and a member of the VFW. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 02. 2006 12:31PM Wesley Smith Sr. Wesley Smith Sr., 76, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 31, 2006 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his son, Wesley Smith Jr. of Thibodaux; daughters Dorothy Pitts, Helen Van Buren, Ruby Azema and Clara Cooks, all of Thibodaux; brother Joseph Moore of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zenobia Arsene Smith; mother, Sarah Ruffin; sister Viola Matthews; and brother Johnny Smith. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 04. 2006 12:00AM Enid Gilbert Enid Rita Champagne Gilbert, 76, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Duane Gilbert and wife, Debbie, of Schriever and Michael Gilbert and wife, Sheila, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Gretchen Tapia and husband, Pedro, of Bayou Louris; one brother, Cecil Champagne of Houma; three sisters, Nancy Guidroz, Sylvia Martinez and Olen Picou of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Champagne and Adine Trahan Champagne; and two sisters, Adelaide Boquet and Veronica Fournier. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. ========================== February 04. 2006 12:00AM Melvin Gros Sr. Melvin P. Gros Sr., 75, a native and resident of Paradis, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 until funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louviere Gros; two sons, Melvin Gros Jr. and Belden Gros; one daughter, Sheila Moore; one brother, Richard Gros; one sister, Pearl Duet; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elic and Madeline Gaudet Gros; one son, Carl Gros; two brothers, Leroy Gros and Roland Gros Sr.; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran. ========================== February 04. 2006 12:00AM Lorraine Rebstock Lorraine "Boogie" Reb-stock, 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rebstock Sr.; two sons, Joseph Rebstock Jr. and wife, Debbie, and Charles Michael Rebstock; and two grandchildren, Cullen Joseph Rebstock and Tyler James Rebstock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Theophile Ledet; and two sons, David Michael and Peter Gerard Rebstock. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 06. 2006 12:00AM Gail Authement Gail Carlos Authement, 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 4, 2006. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Chrisitan burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Reggie Authement Sr.; sons Bartholomew "Bart," Reggie Jr., Lodgar "Loddy" and Chad Authement; daughters Valerie Authement and Tangi A. Bourg; brothers Albon "Bobby" and Ferrell Carlos; sister Geraldine Carlos Duet; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bartholomew "Baby" and Valerie Babin Carlos; grandchild Felton Jude Galliano; brother Harvey Pitre; and sisters Merdaline Pitre LeBlanc and Mavis Pitre Charpentier. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Joseph Babin Joseph "Doo" Babin, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his son Murray Babin; daughter Dorraine B. Mahler; sister Josephine "Toot" Foret; grandchildren Kenneth, Rebecca and Shane Cortez and Dustin Mahler and Brad and Casie Babin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorita C. Babin; parents, Alcide Babin Sr. and Aglia Babin; son-in-law Kerman J. Mahler; daugther Sandra B. Cortez and brother Alcide Babin Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Joseph Babin Joseph "J.C." Babin, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. Feb. 3, 2006. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gladys B. Babin; sons Irvin "Paul" and Kerry Babin; daughter Lynn B. Parks; brother Joyle Babin; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Sr. and Florentine Robichaux Babin; brothers Nicholas, Gillis, clovis Jr., Dalmas, Nead "Jim" and Buster Babin; sisters Laura Guidry, Edla Pitre and Vesta Richard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He had a deep love and devotion to God. He enjoyed gardening and giving the fruit of his labor to family and friends. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Rita Blanchard Rita Clement Blanchard, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 4, 2006. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Patrick and Brenda Blanchard of Hammond, Donald and Gail Blanchard of Hammond, Conrad and Nancy Blanchard of Monroe and Joey and Patty Blanchard of Napoleonville; daughters and sons-in-law Dianne B. and Frank Savoy of Labadieville, Faye B. and John Robichaux of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Blanchard; parents, Clairfait and Clarise Pierce Clement; brothers Pierce and Daniel Clement; sister Anita Blanchard; and grandson Bryan Savoy. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church and a member of Immaculate Conception Altar Society. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Ollie Bonvillain Ollie Boudreaux Bonvillain , 67, a native of Southdown and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. February 6, 2006. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church With burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Leroy J. Bonvillain; daughter Michelle Cooper of St. Ann, Illinois; brother Morris LeBlanc; sisters Mable Usie, Agnes Stanley, Rose Mary Boudreaux and Maudry Dugas; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Boudreaux; parents, John and Elodie Bonvillain LeBlanc; brothers Elphie and Alvin LeBlanc; and sister Leona Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Nora Callahan Nora Marie Callahan, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:58 p.m. Feb. 2, 2006. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her son Ryan Callahan; sisters Peggy Rosamond and Jackie; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl "Tom" Sr. and Marie Blanchard Callahan; and brother Earl "Bobby" Callahan Jr. She was a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Liver Foundation are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Billy Cressionie Sr. Billy A. Cressionie Sr., 65, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:06 a.m. Feb. 5, 2006. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Presbyterian Church in Gheens. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Boudoin Cressionie; mother, Melva D. Cressionie; sons and daughters-in-law Billy Jr. and Rebecca B. Cressionie, Kiley Cressionie and companion Chelsea Danos; daughters and sons-in-law Kissie C. and Hahn Landry, Kristie C. and Matthew Hodson; brother Kendrick Cressionie; sisters Janet "Chee Chee" Breaux and Joan Griffin; grandchildren Billy III, Jordy, Keegan Cressionie, Swayze Landry, Madison, Taylor and Zachary Hodson. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Cressionie. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Wanders Car Club and the Lagniappe Chapter of the American Antique Car Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Calvin Dufrene Sr. Calvin L. Dufrene Sr., 76, a native of Lafitte and resident of Westwego, died Feb. 4, 2006. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Ida Dufrene; son Calvin Dufrene Jr.; stepson Carl L. Prichard; brothers Norman, James, Ronnie and Berkman Dufrene; sisters Rita Matherne and Beverly Orgeron; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Mae Dufrene; parents, George and Antoinette Soulet Dufrene; son Barry Dufrene; stepson Paul Prichard; and brother Alva Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 06. 2006 12:00AM Melvin Gros Sr. Melvin P. Gros Sr., 75, a native and resident of Paradis, died Feb. 2, 2006. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louviere Gros; sons Melvin Jr. and Belden Gros; daughter Sheila Moore; brother Richard Gros; sister Pearl Duet; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elic and Madeline Gaudet Gros; son Carl Gros; brothers Leroy Gros and Roland Gros Sr.; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 07. 2006 12:00AM Clara Angeron Clara P. Angeron, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 5, 2006. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at St. Joseph Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Julian Carroll Angeron; sons Carroll and Kirk Angeron; daughters Shari David and Trudy Pierce; brothers Louis and Lawson Pitre; sister Emma Barrios; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcial and Clarice Pitre; granddaughter Lacey Guidry; brother Freddie Pitre; and sisters Usta Guidry and Vernice Gautreaux. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 12:00AM Joseph Babin Joseph "Doo" Babin, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his son Murray Babin; daughter Dorraine B. Mahler; sister Josephine "Toot" Foret; grandchildren Kenneth, Rebecca and Shane Cortez and Dustin Mahler and Brad and Casie Babin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorita C. Babin; parents, Alcide Babin Sr. and Aglia Babin; son-in-law Kerman J. Mahler; daugther Sandra B. Cortez and brother Alcide Babin Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 12:00AM Clement Boudreaux III Clement Edward Boudreaux III, 45, a native of Marrero and resident of Lafitte, died Jan. 29, 2006. He is survived by his brother William Boudreaux; and step-sister Mary Lou Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement Edward Boudreaux Jr. and Rose Danos Boudreaux. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 12:00AM Dean Breaux Dean Patrick Breaux, 45, a native and resident of Gheens, died Feb. 5, 2006. Visitation will be 5 to 10 tonight and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janene Breaux; parents, Margie Babin Breaux and Dally Joseph Breaux Sr.; daughters Maggie and Mattie Breaux; brothers Dally J. Jr., Roddy P., Terry J., Mark A., Kent J. and Tony M. Breaux; sisters Mary Beth Clark and Karen B. Forrestier; 26 nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and three step-nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sydney and Beatrice Babin and Venice "T-Man" and Zilda Breaux. He was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Gheens. He loved to hunt, watch football and play football. He was a tubing bender for Test. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 12:00AM Daniel Hatch Daniel David Hatch, 24, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Feb. 4, 2006. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with a 7 p.m. Rosary service, at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. He will be cremated. He is survived by his parents, Robert "Bob" and Selma Neeley Hatch; grandmother Margaret Theriot Hatch; niece Julia Branch; nephew Chase Jones; and sisters Melissa H. Busch, Erin Hatch and Addy Domangue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ira Hatch and Robert and Joyce Lovell Neeley. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. He enjoyed his family and friends. He worked for Cosby Boat Co. Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 1 2:00AM Cora Hebert Cora C. Hebert, 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:25 p.m. Feb. 6, 2006. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons Gerald and Troy Hebert; daughters Gloria H. Vizier, Kathy H. Gaubert and Sheila Hebert; brothers Roy, Roland and Lester Chaisson; sisters Stella LeBlanc, Agnes Crosby and Diane Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Paul Hebert; parents, Zephrain and Lucille Allemand Chaisson; sisters Bessie Orgeron and Eunice Plaisance; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She is a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 07. 2006 12:00AM Clara LeJeune Clara Lydia Frey LeJeune, 83, a native and resident of Iota, died Jan. 29, 2006. A funeral was held Jan. 31 in Iota. She is survived by her son, Preston Lejeune; brothers Frank of Jennings, Bobby of Iota and Harold Frey of Hackberry; sisters Catherine Fontenot and Amelia Bertrand, both of Iota; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton LeJeune; parents, Albert and Lena Prather Frey; brothers Walter, Jimmy, Richard and August Frey; sisters Menia Marie Frey and Cecelia Frey Leger; and nephew Mark Frey. Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 08. 2006 11:37AM Velma Fricks Velma Knight Fricks, 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 p.m. Feb. 6, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Richard Fricks; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Denise Claudet Rome of Lockport; daughter and son-in-law Thelma Rome Chiasson and Preston Chiasson of Lockport; brother Philip Knight; sister Esma Babin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lelia Marie Knight Knight; brother Norris Knight; and sister Myrtle Arabie. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 08. 2006 11:39AM Clemence Ordogne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clemence Melancon Ordogne, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 8, 2006. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Noby Ordogne Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law Diette and Kearnie Baudoin, Cynthia and Monty Young, Susan and Edward Simpkims; sisters Leona Manuel and Toudelle Gaubert; brother Zenon Melancon; grandchildren Chad Baudoin and wife Jennifer, Karen Baudoin; and great-grandchildren Cecilia, Leah and Zoe Baudoin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noby Ordogne Sr.; parents Clement Melancon and Cecelia Benoit Melancon. She was a retired employee of Nicholls State University. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= February 09. 2006 12:09PM Rosalie Blanchard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalie Rotolo Blanchard, 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2006, at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers Louis Rotolo Jr. and Marion Rotolo; children Connie B. Mehaffey, husband George and their children, Brandon, Mallory, and George Perry "G.P." of Richmond, Texas; Anne B. Hudson, husband Doug and their children, Matthew, Catherine, and Grace of Jackson, Tennessee; Perry A. Blanchard, Jr. of Gulfport, Miss. and his children, Blake and Abby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Louise Rotolo; sister Dorothy Ann Rotolo Evans; and former husband Perry A. Blanchard Sr. She was a member of University Baptist Church of Thibodaux where she was on the Finance Committee, Church Greeter Committee, Nominating Committee, Music Committee, and Music Committee Librarian. She was also Owner and operator of Delta Distributing Co. In lieu of flowers, Rosalie requested donations to be directed to the University Baptist Church Building Fund, 904 Menard St., Thibodaux, LA 70301. ========================== February 09. 2006 12:27PM Shaniyah Duncan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shaniyah Faith Duncan, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her mother, Treshanda Duncan; father, Kentell Johnson; brother Tyrell Duncan; sisters Daryneisha Duncan and D'shanta Duncan; maternal grandparents Ernest and Rose Duncan; paternal grandmother Annette Johnson; and one uncle and two aunts. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 09. 2006 12:07PM Norman Gisclair Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman Gisclair Sr., 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Feb. 6, 2006. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to midnight today at Christ Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by his sons Norman Jr. and Sterling Gisclair, both of Houma; daughters Cindy Hendricks of Tyler, Texas, Norman Lindsay of Houma, Vi Schnell of Ft. Myers, Fla., Marie Muirhead of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Dorothy Klass of Ft. Lauderdale, Leoncia "Cookie" Gisclair of Houma and Felicia Whipple of Greensboro, N.C.; brother Lester Gisclair; sisters Theresa McDonald of New Orleans, Gertie Cheramie of Morgan City, Edith Cheramie of Cut Off, Audrey Gisclair of Gray, Carrie Lou Gisclair of Houma and Linda Bruce of Galliano; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Thelma Chaisson of Houma; parents, Clifford and Leoncia Gisclair; stepsons Anthony Boudwin and Wilfred J. Gisclair; daughter Emily Gisclair; brothers Claude, Irvin and Cleo Gisclair; sisters Norma Gisclair and Gladys Cheramie. He enjoyed playing slot machines and loved fishing and being on the water. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== February 09. 2006 12:08PM Reynold Gregoire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Reynold "Greg" Anthony Gregoire, 84, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died 3:45 a.m. Feb. 9, 2006. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mae Mary Billi ot Gregoire of Houma; daughters Ruth Gregoire, Rhonda G. Lapeyrouse; brothers Easton, Terry, Nolan, Ray and Roland Gregoire of Houma; sister Lucy G. Miranda; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odressie Gregoire and Angelina Crappel Gregoire; and sister Catherine G. Halford. He was a retired marsh buggy driver with Marsh Equipment for more than 20 years. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 31. He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II with the 727th Military Police Battalion. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ========================== February 09. 2006 11:47AM Beatrice Monier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beatrice Champagne Monier, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:34 a.m. Feb. 8, 2006. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son Jerry Monier; daughter Myrtle Foret; brother Johnny Champagne; sisters Emily Ledet, Octavia Ledet and Gertrude Matherne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Monier; parents Alcess and Edolia Foret Champagne; daughter Betty "Tut" Monier; brother Pierre Champagne; sisters Theresa Aupied, Irma Babin, Mae Dufrene and Vivian Adams; and grandchild Mireille Monier. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================