Obituaries for DECEMBER 2006; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 3: 21 December through 31 December Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Jan 2007 ********************************************** 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. ======================================================================= December 21. 2006 4:52PM Edna Alleman Edna May Alleman, 79, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebdon Alleman and Faustine Guilliot Alleman; five brothers, Cleveland, Clement, George, Clenese and John Alleman; and two sisters, Thelesia Bergeron and Rose Alleman. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:56PM Kathleen Babin Kathleen Robichaux Babin, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Champagne and husband, Mike, Sheila Hebert and husband, Robert, and Vickie Cancienne; seven grandchildren, Kirk, Kory and Kody Champagne, Kristie Boudreaux, Nancy and Scott Hebert and Katie Cancienne; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Austin, Kandace and Kain Champagne, Zachary and Abigail Boudreaux and Landyn Hebert; two sisters, Mary Ann Lagarde and Shirley Clement; and one brother, Lovell Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and May Breaux Robichaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:52PM Earl Beo Earl Beo, 50, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Living Word Church on Valhi Boulevard in Houma. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Beo; one daughter, Katrina Beo; one stepson, Lawrence Davis; one sister, Jeanet Beo; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Beo; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harding and Mr. and Mrs. Rene Granger; three sisters, Rosa Marie Beo, Margie B. Bradley and Geraldine McGowan; and three brothers, Clarence, Albert J. and Irving Beo. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:55PM Hazel Faye Hazel Dupre Faye, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Androcles E. Faye Jr.; three sons, Ivy Jr. and Terry Bourg and Daniel Faye; two daughters, Deborah Bourg and Melissa Detwiler; three sisters, Josephine Gravitt, Jeanette Medylen and Clotile Dupre; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Dupre and Frozine Vito Dupre; one son, Thomas Faye; and one sister, Leonise Malbrough. She was a homemaker. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:51PM Bertrand Hadley Bertrand Hadley, 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Eddie Hadley Jr.; one daughter, Kristy Tony of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Ronald Hadley and wife, Joyce, of Raceland, Daniel Hadley and wife, Gilda, of Fayetteville, N.C., and Jeffery Hadley of Kileen, Texas; six sisters, Emelda Hadley of Korea, Tammy Celestine and Gertrude Hadley of Raceland and Mildred Angela Hadley, Deidre Hadley and Esther M. Hadley of Kileen. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Hadley; one brother, Claude Hadley; and his grandparents, Eddie Sr. and Loretta Hadley and Lem and Lavania Davis. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:56PM Martha Landry Martha Richard Landry, 90, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2006. Visitation will from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Charlet and husband, Earl, and Jessie Lee Clause; two brothers, Pierre Richard and Euclid Hernandez; three grandchildren, Craig Charlet, Troy Clause and Penny Clause; and three great- grandchildren, Jason Charlet, Brittney Clause and Brandon Clause. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie "Bo" Landry; her parents, Desire' Richard and Cordelia Cavalier Richard; one son-in-law, Sidney Clause Jr.; two brothers, Doffie Richard and Walter Richard; and five sisters, Mildred Acosta, Delta Hernandez, Olphida "Tatoon" Arcement, Agnes Cedotal and Annie Bourg. She was a member of St. Philomena Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:56PM Stella Lirette Stella Carlos Lirette, 71, a native of Theriot and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Delvin Lirette and wife, Reba, of Houma, and Kevin Lirette and wife, Charmaine, of Chauvin; four daughters, Lana Dupre and husband, Bobby, of Houma, Marilyn Foret and husband, Dennis, of Houma, Kathy Thibodeaux of Houma and Jeannie Lirette of Chauvin; three brothers, Clarence, Chester and Wilbert Carlos, all of Chauvin; two sisters, Clara Bain and Jane Adams, of Chauvin; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar J. Lirette; her parents, Clarence and Emma Authement Carlos; one son, Rodney Lirette; and one half- brother, Adam "JD" Ordone. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:51PM Antoinette Savoie Antoinette Marie Use' Savoie, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Benjamin P. Savoie and wife, Merle B., Paul A. Savoie and wife, Sylvia F., and Carroll J. Savoie of Houma; one daughter, Valerie S. Himel of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul James "Jimmie" Savoie; her father, Charles Victor "John" Use'; her mother and stepfather, Orlean Dupre Use' LeBouef and Joseph LeBouef; three daughters, Bessie S. Brunet, Elsie Marie Savoie and Jeanette Savoie; two great-granddaughters, Peggy Sue Allemand and Shalon Belanger; one great-great-granddaughter, Pattie Lynn Scott; one son-in- law, Roy Himel; one daughter-in-law, Jeanette P. Savoie; and one sister, Aline Use' Melancon Clement Pitre. She was retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center and was one of the original staff members of the hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TARC, American Heart Association or your favorite charity. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:53PM Harry Slater Harry A. Slater, 88, a native of Boston and former resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. today at Beth Israel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley S. Slater; two daughters, Madelene "Honey" Edelman of New Orleans and Rickie "Bunny" Charvat of Atlanta; one son, Larry Slater of St. Louis; one sister, Ray Levy; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was a U.S. World War II veteran. ======================== December 21. 2006 4:51PM Camille Verdin Camille Bertrand "Pop" Verdin, 95, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lockport, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Adam Verdin and wife, Elaine; four daughters, Eva Triche, Jean Carlos and husband, Kenneth, Helen Dufrene and husband, Venice, and Linda Dufrene and husband, Pat; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aggie Matherne Verdin; his parents, Bernard and Julia Billiot Verdin; two brothers, Paul Ovelien Verdin and Norman Augustin Matherne; and three sisters, Agatha Adams, Ovelia Verdin and Tina Verdin. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 22. 2006 12:00AM Dantrell Anderson Dantrell Anderson, 27, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Janice Holmes Anderson and Preston Bolden of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Otis Johnson of Thibodaux; two sons, Dylan Anderson and Detron Anderson of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Tyrone Anderson, Kevin Anderson and Christopher Holmes of Thibodaux; eight stepbrothers, Ruben C. Brown, Vondell Brown, Jamie Jones, Dwayne Jones, Don Frye and Don Cole, all of Thibodaux, Joseph Brown of Raceland and Desmon Jones of Vacherie; two stepsisters, Kim Mingle of Washington, D.C., and Vakima Bolden of Thibodaux; and his grandmother, Alice Holmes of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie Bush, Corine Holmes and Ida Mae B. Lee. He was Baptist. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Eviola Duet Eviola Anselmi Duet, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Duet Jr.; two sons, Willie and Donald Duet; one brother, Harry Anselmi; four sisters, Annabelle Melancon, Doris Eschette, Nora Anselmi and Nila Lasseigne; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Lathrop Anselmi; and two sisters, Geneva Anselmi and Eilene Plaisance. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Ida Marshall Ida C. Marshall, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Inglewood Park Mortuary in Los Angeles. She is survived by three sons; one daughter, Sharon Pennington of Los Angeles; one brother, Junius Cully Jr., three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius Cully Sr. and Gustavia Jones; and one sister, Lula Parsons. She was a retired secretary with First Nations Wide in Los Angeles. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Ilse McDonald Ilse Klara Mosbach McDonald, 78, a native of Kaiserslautern, Germany, and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Tommie McDonald; two sons, David L. McDonald and Keith J. McDonald; one brother, Wolfgang Mosbach; and four grandchildren, Ryan, Paul, Melissa and Jeffrey McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Louise Kristman Mosbach. She was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Anthony Moschillo Sr. Anthony O. Moschillo Sr., 61, a native of Harrison, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. He is survived by his companion, Shela Sharp; his mother, Mary Horton Moschillo; one son, Anthony Jr. and wife, Carmine; two daughters, Lisa Jenkofsky and Cindy A. Moschillo; one brother, Ralph Moschillo; one sister, Diane Dennis; and three grandchildren, Angelina Luccia Moschillo, Talia Marie Capolino and Mia Moschillo. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Moschillo. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the American Legion and Moose Head. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Carrie Naquin Carrie Savoie Naquin, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Gary F. Naquin Sr. and wife, Barbara, and Francis C. "Poochie" Naquin; one daughter, Janelle Becnel and husband, John; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille I. Naquin; her parents, Jean Batiste Savoie and Louise Stevens Savoie; two brothers, Francis "Dewey" Savoie and Calvin Savoie; and two sisters, Quida Savoie and Ruby S. Kraemer. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM J.B. Howard Parfait J.B. Howard "Frog" Parfait, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ella Solet Parfait of Dulac; six sons, Howard Parfait and wife, Dotti, Merlin Parfait and wife, Cristy, of Houma, John Kevin Parfait of Dulac, Raymond Parfait and wife, Tanya, Julian Parfait and wife, Shelly, and Adrian Parfait and wife, Autumn, of Houma; five daughters, Ramona Gregoire and husband, Norman, of Bayou Blue, Carolyn Dion and husband, Clyde, of Houma, Mary "Lanny" Luke and husband, Ennis, of Dulac, Marilyn "Doy" Champagne of Bayou Blue and Miranda Jeblonski and husband, Joseph, of Houma; two brothers, Paul Kirby Parfait and Harrison "Sonny" Parfait of Houma; three sisters, Rita Mae Lodrigue, Eva Naquin and Mary Libby Parfait of Dulac; 30 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Oleus Parfait and Juliene Verdin Parfait; one son, Steven Jerome Parfait; two brothers, Joseph Henry "Took" Parfait and John Abbey Parfait; and one sister, Mary Lillian Foret. He was a self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Gillis Richard Jr. Gillis Richard Jr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Gros Richard; his mother, Louise Naquin Richard; one son, Jason Richard; one daughter, Dawn Richard Oncale; one sister, Mary Lou Richard Boudousquie; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gillis Richard Sr. ======================== December 22. 2006 12:00AM Myrtle Roberts Myrtle W. Roberts, 81, a native of Jones County, Miss., and resident of St. Bernard Parish, died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006. A memorial graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Silva, Rebecca Roberts, Barbara Roberts and Cheryl Decker; two brothers, Orbie Wright and Roy Wright; five sisters, Hazel Colgalzier, Thelma Kennedy, Mildred Owens, Opal Hanna and Ruth Maples; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Roberts; her parents, Robert and Lena Wright; one son, Gerald Roberts; one brother, James Wright; and one sister, Mae Cunningham. ======================================================================= December 23. 2006 12:00AM Walter Boudreaux Walter "White" Boudreaux, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:43 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion and caregiver, Mary Richard; one daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Rudy Chamberlain; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Charlene Boudreaux; his grandchildren, Randi Camberlain, Ginger Glidewell, Kandi Kraemer and husband, Mickey, Kasey and Marshall McCullough and Jade and Hunter Boudreaux; his great-grandchildren, Brooke, Nik and Julia Sanchez, Brittany Blanchard, Mason Glidewell and Tristar Kraemer; and his extended family and caregivers, Dustin Richard and Glenn Richard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Landry Boudreaux; his parents, Theodule and Odile Richard Boudreaux; one brother, Junius Boudreaux; and one sister, Marion Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2006 12:00AM Audrey Ford Audrey Ford, 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home. Religious services are at noon at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas, Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-children; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ford, her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux, and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church. Her kind and loving nature made her a friend to all, and she will be missed. ======================== December 23. 2006 12:00AM Mary Hymel Mary Alice Rome Hymel, 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:31 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived her husband, Henry A. Hymel Jr.; one son, David Lynn Hall Sr.; two daughters, JoAnna Savoie Reulet and Tina Maria Adams; two sisters, Mary Agnes Rome LaFontaine and Maizie Rome Cambre; six grandchildren, David Hall Jr., Emelia "Meah" Reulet, Mega Reulet, Alyssa Rodrigue, Christopher Hall and Dawson Rodrigue; and two great-grandchildren, Jasmin Hall and Bastian Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien J. and Emalin Rome Rome; one brother, Adam Rome; and one sister, Enola Rome. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2006 12:00AM Robert Parks Sr. Robert J. Parks Sr., 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jeandron Parks; three sons, Robert J. Parks Jr. and wife, Lynn Babin Parks, Jody Michael Parks and wife, Julie Caillouet Parks, and Jude Ernest Parks and wife, Kelly Guidroz Parks; two daughters, Carrie Park Louque and husband, Rick, Claudia Parks Danos and husband, Harry; one brother, Thomas H. Parks and wife, Myrtle Bergeron Parks; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Ida Guidroz Parks. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Alzheimer's Research or Holy Savior School. ======================== December 23. 2006 12:00AM Harry Slater Harry A. Slater, 88, a native of Boston and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Beth Israel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley S. Slater; two daughters, Madelene "Honey" Edelman of New Orleans and Rickie "Bunny" Charvat of Atlanta; one son, Larry Slater of St. Louis; one sister, Ray Levy; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was a U.S. World War II veteran. ======================================================================= December 24. 2006 5:24PM Brennen Bradshaw Brennen William Bradshaw, 2 weeks, 4 days old, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Graveside service will be at noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Steven Bradshaw and Jerica Gros; his grandparents, Ernest and Debbie Gros, Vicki Bradshaw and Steve Bradshaw; his great-grandparents, Marietta Tabor, Eloise Gros and Barbara Mills; one sister, Devyn Bradshaw; two aunts, Jeanene Blake and Jamie Clute; two uncles, Jimmy Blake and Richard Clute; and three cousins, Jarad and Jacob Blake and Zachary Clute. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Harry Tabor, Milton Gros and Sarah Hill. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2006 5:24PM Audrey Ford Audrey Ford, 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home. Religious service will be at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, and Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas and Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ford; her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux; and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church. Her kind and loving nature made her a friend to all, and she will be missed. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2006 5:25PM Tenney Hebert Tenney Joseph Hebert, 93, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Lester Hebert and wife, Thelma, and Stanley Hebert and wife, Tina; one daughter, Sheryl Tabor and husband, Clovis; one sister, Lulia Ordoyne; and f our grandchildren, Leslie Hebert, James Tabor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kent Hebert and Lexi Hebert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Hebert; his parents, Cliff Hebert and Bertha O. Hebert; one brother, Delaune Hebert; and one sister, Lula Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2006 5:25PM Paul Kliebert Paul Dudley Kliebert, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with internment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Pauline LeBlanc Kliebert; two sons, Michael Anthony Kliebert and wife Marcella, Kevin Gerard Kliebert and wife Dora; three daughters, Maureen and husband Carol J. Gravois, Cheryl Kliebert Gravois, Melanie and husband Lloyd Ponvelle Jr.; two brothers, Mark Francis Kliebert and wife Ethel, Joseph Claude Kliebert and wife Mary Elizabeth; two sisters, Loice and husband John Tregre, Dixie and husband Larry Legendre; and 10 grandchildren, Dustin, Billy, Ellie and Edie Kliebert, Ashlee, Ken, Chelsea and Caroline Gravois, Aimee Coleman and Lloyd Ponvelle III. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Joseph Kliebert and is parents- in-law Uranie Falgoust Kliebert, and his Paul and Henrietta Tardiss LeBlanc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 4245. He was a retired production operator at Monsanto with 33 1/2 years of service. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2006 5:23PM Robert Parks Sr. Robert J. Parks Sr., 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jeandron Parks; three sons, Robert J. Parks Jr. and wife, Lynn Babin Parks, Jody Michael Parks and wife, Julie Caillouet Parks, and Jude Ernest Parks and wife, Kelly Guidroz Parks; two daughters, Carrie Parks Louque and husband, Rick, and Claudia Parks Danos and husband, Harry; one brother, Thomas H. Parks and wife, Myrtle Bergeron Parks; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignace and Ida Guidroz Parks. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Alzheimer's Research or Holy Savior Catholic School. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 26. 2006 11:31AM Chandra Ayo Chandra Louque Ayo, 49, a native of Lutcher and resident of Schriever, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clifton Ayo; her mother, Rose Mary Oubre Louque; one son, Jason Ayo; two brothers, Brad Louque and Morris Louque Jr.; and four sisters, Glenda Lasseigne, Rose Fremin of Lutcher, Cathy Accardo of Folsom and Wanda Trosclair of LaPlace. She was preceded in death by her father, Morris "Buck" Louque Sr.; and one brother, Leray Louque. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:31AM James Berger James Patrick "Jimmy" Berger, 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Beach City, Texas, for 26 years, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Friday, Sept. 29, 2006. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by the love of his life, Belinda Crawley Berger; two brothers, Robert Berger of Palm Desert, Calif., and Tommy Berger and wife, Merlin, of Thibodaux; his uncle and aunt, Raoul and Juanita Bourgeois of Thibodaux; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Margie and Doug Crawley of Beach City; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tina and Richard Epler of Santa Fe, Texas; his brother-in-law, Kevin Crawley of Beach City; two nieces, Meagan Neal of Santa Fe and Julie Toups and husband, Lance, of Houston; two nephews, David Berger of Thibodaux and Buck Smith of Beach City; three great-nephews, Jeremy and Hunter Smith of Beach City and Gavin Toups of Houston; his two faithful companions, Maggie Mae and Tucker Eugene; and many wonderful friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Betty Berger. He was beloved by many due to his quick wit and his ability to tell stories. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, cooking and telling jokes. He touched the lives of many people throughout the United States. Per his request, his body was donated for medical research. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:33AM Louis Chaisson Louis Cyprien Chaisson, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. Please contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for time of funeral. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clodilia Billiot Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Louis Chaisson Jr. and wife, Debra, Kirby Chaisson Sr. and wife, Roxanne, Curtis Chaisson and Ricky Chaisson Sr. and wife, Effie; one daughter, Virginia Voisin and husband, Randy; one brother, Theo Chaisson; one sister, Rita Chaisson; 16 grandchildren, Scooter Chaisson and wife, Lynn, Tracie Authement and husband, Jason, Randy Voisin Jr. and wife, Erica, Michael, Jason and Dylan Voisin, Shannon Eschete and husband, Chad, Melissa Pellegrin and husband, Lance, Kirby Chaisson Jr. and wife, Danielle, Sally Hidalgo and husband, Brad, Crystal Chaisson, Brittany Parfait, Samantha Chaisson, Ricky Chaisson Jr., Scottie Chaisson and fiance, Dana, and Dusty Chaisson; 17 great-grandchildren, Candace and Hunter Chaisson, Hannah Chaisson, Kiera Maxine Authement, Brylan and Leezah Authement, Taegan Voisin, Paulina Voisin, Kyra Stoot Hebert, Caleb and Lindsey Billiot, Lance Pellegrin Jr., Laci, T-Brad and Megan Hidalgo, and Branson and Claire Chaisson; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson; four brothers, Frank, Gracien, Harvey and Johnny Chaisson; two sisters, Lucille Billiot and Landa Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Randii Voisin and Dawson Voisin. He was a self-employed welder. He was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and godfather to all. He will be truly and sadly missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:37AM Ra'Tnasia Day Ra'Tnasia Day, 8 months, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Religious service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Robert Earl Day Jr. and Latisha Lashaun Bradley of Raceland; two brothers, Jerord Major Jr. and Robert Earl Day III of Raceland; one sister, Ra'Tinisha Lashaun Day of Raceland; and her grandparents, Robert Earl Sr. and Barbara Ann Day, Vivian Bradley and Mitchell Willis. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Nathaniel and Catherine Bradley. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:30AM Audrey Ford Audrey Ford, 80, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, after a battle with cancer. Religious service was scheduled for noon today at Baker Funeral Home, with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She is survived b y two sons, Thomas and Richard Ford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Bourgeois and Sherry Loupe of Raceland, and Elizabeth Sampey of Mathews; one brother, Ray Gautreaux of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Christopher Ford of Baton Rouge, Amanda Ellis of Laurel, Miss., Mindy Atkins of Opelousas and Madeline Ford of Baton Rouge; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ford; her parents, Lawrence and Ruby Marie Trahan Gautreaux; and two grandsons, Blake and Alexander Ford. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Isadore Catholic Church. Her kind and loving nature made her a friend to all, and she will be missed. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:34AM Paul Kliebert Paul Dudley Kliebert, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with internment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Pauline LeBlanc Kliebert; two sons, Michael Anthony Kliebert and wife Marcella, and Kevin Gerard Kliebert and wife, Dora; three daughters, Maureen and husband Carol J. Gravois, Cheryl Kliebert Gravois, Melanie and husband Lloyd Ponvelle Jr.; two brothers, Mark Francis Kliebert and wife Ethel, Joseph Claude Kliebert and wife Mary Elizabeth; two sisters, Loice and husband John Tregre, Dixie and husband Larry Legendre; and 10 grandchildren, Dustin, Billy, Ellie and Edie Kliebert, Ashlee, Ken, Chelsea and Caroline Gravois, Aimee Coleman and Lloyd Ponvelle III. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Joseph Kliebert and Uranie Falgoust Kliebert; one son, Sherlon Francis Kliebert; and his in-laws, Paul and Henrietta Tardiff. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 4245. He was a retired production operator at Monsanto with 33½ years of service. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:30AM Ava Naquin Ava Marie Naquin, 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Brandon Naquin and Jessica Huggins Naquin of Houma; one sister, Isabella Claire Naquin of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Robert W. Huggins of Northport, Ala., and Terresa B. Huggins of Gulfport, Miss.; her paternal grandparents, Raymond and (step) Angie Naquin of Houma and Teresa Reynolds Babin of Houma; her paternal great-grandparents, John and Linda Reynolds of Houma and Raymond Naquin Sr. of Houma; her maternal great- grandparents, Donald and Mary Bratton Sr. of Pass Christian, Miss.; her great- great-grandmother, Mabel Deville Reynolds of Cheneyville; two aunts; and three uncles. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Huggins and Betty Naquin. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:31AM Claudia Pitre Claudia Z. Pitre, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry J. Pitre; three sons, Jed Pitre, Dean Pitre and Steve Pitre; one daughter, Michelle Pitre; two brothers, Olen Zeringue and Odel Zeringue; one sister, Gloria Naquin; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Paul Zeringue and Nell Bergeron Zeringue. ======================== December 26. 2006 11:32AM Jeanette Price Jeanette Luke Price, 74, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Norris J. Price Sr. of Chauvin; two sons, Steve Price Sr. and wife, Susan, and Norris Price Jr. and wife, Carla, of Chauvin; two daughters, Debra Dupre and husband, Wade, and Bonnie Lirette of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovy Luke and Lillian LeBlanc Luke; one brother, Reynold Luke Sr.; and four sisters, Viona Luke, Jeanetta Luke, Betty Bourgeois and Grace Callais. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ======================================================================= December 27. 2006 12:49PM Leon Ayo Jr. Leon "Lee" J. Ayo Jr., 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. His body was donated to science. He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Ayo Ohmer and husband, Troy; one son, Shane G. Ayo and wife, Farrah; one sister, Mrs. Dan (Bush) McNamara; one brother, Joseph "Joe" Ayo and wife, Chrissy; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon J. Ayo Sr. and Goldie Rodrigue Ayo; and one brother-in-law, Dan McNamara. He was a retired employee of the city of Thibodaux. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:46PM Doris Barbier Doris Arcement Barbier, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Gwen St. Romain and Beryl Bourgeois; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Barbier; her parents, Clerfet Arcement and Ozea Gro Arcement; one son, Donald Barbier; and one grandson, Steven St. Romain. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:48PM Joyce Barrios Joyce Pepper Barrios, 71, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to service time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Barrios Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry B. Barrios; her mother, Lula B. Pepper LeBlanc; two daughters, Janie Barrios and Bonnie B. Blanchard; two brothers, Milton and James Pepper; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Pepper. She was a member of Living Word and Women's Aglow. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:47PM Emelda Benoit Emelda Landry Benoit, 77, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Russel C. Benoit; two sons, Russel "Rusty" Benoit II and wife, Grace, and Ward Benoit and wife, Anne; three daughters, Sheryle Chauvin and husband, Harold, and Beverly Pitre and husband, Daryl, and Janet Benoit; two brothers, Whitney "Nick" and Charles "Man" Landry; two sisters, Hilda Melancon and Ida Clement; six grandchildren, Celeste Boudreaux, Amanda Pitre, Adam Pitre, Jeremy Arceneaux, Brock Benoit and Drew Benoit; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvain and Helena Percle Landry; one brother, Phillip Landry; one stepbrother, Joseph Landry; two sisters, Marie Landry and Iris Clement; one stepsister, Josephine Bolotte; and four grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in cha rge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:47PM Glenn Breaux Glenn Patrick Breaux, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:36 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Andrew P. Breaux and Myra Antill Breaux of Houma; his fiance, Jodie King of Houma; two brothers, Bernie Breaux and wife, Ketti, and Drew Breaux and wife, Christine, of Houma; two nephews, Justin Breaux and companion, Ashley, and Jared Breaux of Patterson; and two great-nieces, Kaylynn and Kaylee Breaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Santie Antill, and Mardis and Velma Breaux. He was a welder at Chet Morrison and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, National Rifle Association and Coastal Conservation Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and scuba diver. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:46PM Amy Carbajal Amy T. Carbajal, 33, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Emiliano Carbajal; her mother, Sally Theriot Toups; one son, Emilio Carbajal; three daughters, Jessica, Raquel and Juliana Carbajal; two sisters, Tessie Garcia of North Carolina and Dodie Garcia of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clement John Toups; her maternal grandparents, Roland and Audrey Theriot; and her paternal grandparents, Louis and Odile Toups. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:50PM Louis Chaisson Louis Cyprien Chaisson, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clodilia Billiot Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Louis Chaisson Jr. and wife, Debra, Kirby Chaisson Sr. and wife, Roxanne, Curtis Chaisson and Ricky Chaisson Sr. and wife, Effie; one daughter, Virginia Voisin and husband, Randy; one brother, Theo Chaisson; one sister, Rita Chaisson; 16 grandchildren, Scooter Chaisson and wife, Lynn, Tracie Authement and husband, Jason, Randy Voisin Jr. and wife, Erica, Michael, Jason and Dylan Voisin, Shannon Eschete and husband, Chad, Melissa Pellegrin and husband, Lance, Kirby Chaisson Jr. and wife, Danielle, Sally Hidalgo and husband, Brad, Crystal Chaisson, Brittany Parfait, Samantha Chaisson, Ricky Chaisson Jr., Scottie Chaisson and fiance, Dana, and Dusty Chaisson; 17 great-grandchildren, Candace and Hunter Chaisson, Hannah Chaisson, Kiera Maxine Authement, Brylan and Leezah Authement, Taegan Voisin, Paulina Voisin, Kyra Stoot Hebert, Caleb and Lindsey Billiot, Lance Pellegrin Jr., Laci, T-Brad and Megan Hidalgo, and Branson and Claire Chaisson; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chaisson and Augusta Dardar Chaisson; four brothers, Frank, Gracien, Harvey and Johnny Chaisson; two sisters, Lucille Billiot and Landa Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Randii Voisin and Dawson Voisin. He was a self-employed welder. He was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and godfather to all. He will be truly and sadly missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:49PM Kentrell Charles Sr. Kentrell "Click" Dewey Charles Sr., 30, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Ella Marie Charles Verrett of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; his father, Raymond Lawson Jr. of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Arnold Verrett of Ewa Beach; two sons, Kentrell Charles Jr. and Keondre' Charles of Raceland; two daughters, Rynikka Holmes and Kiwana Richard of Raceland; two sisters, Kendra Thomas of Ewa Beach and Railynn Price of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Deon Charles Sr. of Raceland and Donte' Richard of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elonoise Alexander; his great- grandfather, Evans Charles Sr.; his great-grandmother, Gustavia Booker Charles; and his great-grandfather, Raymond Lawson Sr. He was Baptist. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:49PM Lawrence Deroche Sr. Lawrence Felix Deroche Sr., 82, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He is survived by four sons, Lawrence Jr., Gerald, Wayne and Kenneth Deroche; two daughters, Carol Falcon and Wendy Matthijetz; one brother, Larry Deroche; three sisters, Grace Shifflet, Clara Dubler and Thelma Michot; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Simoneaux Deroche; his parents, Waldo and Elvire Madere Deroche; one brother, Joseph Deroche; and three sisters, Aline Hebert, Ethel Zimmerman and Hazel Dufrene. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:51PM Shelia Gautreaux Shelia R. Gautreaux, 47, a resident of Lockport, died at 11:46 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, David Gautreaux; one son, Luke David Gautreaux; one daughter, Angele Renee Gautreaux; four brothers, Keith Rauhans, Michael Rauhans, Gregory Reeks and Coy Reeks; and four sisters, Elmina Shearer, Sharon Thibodeaux, April Hebert and Michelle Crowson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine St. Germain Reeks; and her father, Darrell Coy Reeks. She was employed by S.J.I., L.L.C. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a Eucharistic minister. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 905 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:49PM Joyce Gros Joyce Clement Gros, 75, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Gary Gros and wife, Lorie, and Jay Gros; two daughters, Janice Seamon and companion, Curtis Chamberlain, and Darlene Villagrana and husband, Jose; one sister, Geraldine Theriot; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Gros; her parents, Raoul Clement and Laura Diaz Clement; and one grandson, Joshua Seamon. Pallbearers will be Lafate Day Jr., Donnie Day, Jason Seamon, Jeromy Gros, Ricky Glover and Jeff Sanchez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:47PM John Hebert John Philip He bert, 41, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to service time Thursday at New Life Fellowship Church in Bayou Blue. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Helen Lajeunie; one son, Brett Hebert; three brothers, Paul, Dale and Chad Hebert; and five sisters, Elizabeth Elliott, Belita Naquin, Patricia Elliot, Faye Helton and Nanette Prestenbach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius E. and Isabelle Matherne Hebert; and one sister, Julie Naquin. He was Methodist. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:51PM Monica Hollis Monica Crochet Hollis, 31, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Thursday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her husband, Shawn Hollis; her parents, Melvin Crochet Sr. and Sylvia St. Pierre Crochet; two daughters, Brittany Hollis and Amber Hollis; one brother, Melvin Crochet Jr.; and one sister, Rhonda St. Amant. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:47PM Jose Lopez Jose Isabel Lopez, 79, a native of Mexico and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Silvia Lopez; four sons, Alberto, Juan, Marcos and Francisco Lopez; eight daughters, Teresa Lopez, Leticia Lopez, Consuelo Lopez, Anna Lopez, Martha Lopez, Isabel Lopez, Sylvia Lopez and Teresita Gomez; two brothers, Juan Aguilar and Antonio Aguilar; three sisters, Dominga Aguilar, Carmen Aguilar and Petra Aguilar; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose A. Lopez and Nieves Lopez. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:51PM Rene' Planchard Sr. Rene' Albert Planchard Sr., 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kraemer, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Martinez Planchard; two sons, Rene' Planchard Jr. and Clifford Planchard Sr.; one daughter, Jodie Lohfink; five grandchildren, Robert, Amanda, Marissa, Joshua and Clifford Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Ryder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester L. Planchard and Lillian Langsford Planchard. He was a member of IBEW Local 130 and St. James Hunting Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. "We love you, Pops." Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:50PM Leroy Ross Leroy Joseph Ross, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Metz Ross of Thibodaux; one son, Marcus Ross of Thibodaux; one daughter, Valerie Thomas and husband, Troy, of Statesboro, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Ursula Taylor of Thibodaux; one brother, Cleveland Ross and wife, Cynthia, of Thibodaux; seven sisters, Olivia Coleman and husband, Henry, Darlene Ross, Rosalee Richard and husband, Ronald, Geraldine Ross, Betty Davis, Sharlene Southall and husband, Michael, all of Thibodaux and Sadie Ross of Morgan City; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Robert Ross; four brothers, Alvin Davis, Eddie Ross, Nelson Ross and Oscar Ross; and five sister, Ruby Ross, Martha Davis, Lillian Gaines, Florence Wheller and Viola Ross. He was Baptist. ======================== December 27. 2006 12:51PM Tony Wilks Tony Lynn Wilks, 16, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Alice Wilks and Trouish Hammond, and Tony and Zelda Smith; and two brothers, Terrell Wilks and Trouish Wilks. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosa Damper, Louis Wilks and Mary S. Smith. ======================================================================= December 28. 2006 12:00AM Joseph Becnel Josepeh Marcel Becnel, 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marion Reulet Becnel; two sons, Gary Becnel and wife, Cheryl, and Cory Becnel and wife, Anne; two daughters, Patricia Millet and husband, Frank, and Dora Kliebert and husband, Kevin; one brother, Joseph B. Becnel; two sisters, Jane B. Percle and Mabel B. Guillot; eight grandchildren, Jeremy and Kesha Becnel, Joshua Becnel, Laynie Millet, Ryan Millet, Ellie Kliebert, Kacie Becnel and Edie Kliebert; and three great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anna Becnel and Braydin Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Marguerite Falgoust Becnel; three brothers, Abel Jr., Louis and Francois Antoine Becnel; and six sisters, Janet B. Folse, Yvonne B. Percle, Marie B. Zeringue, Althea B. Rome, Ann Becnel and Delta B. Rodrigue. He was a member of VFW Vacherie Post No. 4245 and a Korean War veteran. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Ernest Borne Jr. Ernest J. "Puppy Dog" Borne Jr., 50, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Boudreaux Borne; his mother, Una Roger Borne; two sons, Gerard Borne and wife, Lacy, and Robby Borne; one brother, Earl Borne; and one granddaughter, Layla Borne. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest J. Borne Sr. He loved fishing, hunting and going to the camp with friends and family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Leroy Braud Leroy "Choupic" Joseph Braud, 45, a native of Choupic and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday in the Thibodaux Funeral Home. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline, Chelsey and Toni Renee Braud; one brother, Joseph Braud Jr. and wife, Cecile Thibodaux; two sisters, Mary Ann Benoit and husband, Antoine Jr., and Penny Braud; one granddaughter, Jamielynn Martin; three nieces, Lacy and Megan Benoit and April Begeron and husband, Roy Jr.; two nephews, Chad Thibodaux and Jeffery Benoit; two great-nieces, Kialyee Benoit and Haley Bergeron; and one great-nephew, Nathan Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Floyd Murphy Braud Sr. and Jacqueline Barrilleaux Braud; one sister, Tammy Braud; his grandparents; and two nephews. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Veneda Eymard Veneda Doucet Eymard, 82, a native of Gallia no and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Emile Eymard; and one sister, Annette Doucet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig J. and Arcdie Eymard Doucet; two brothers, Warren and E.J. Doucet; and two sisters, Enola D. Dufrene and Madeline D. Marsden. She was a retired schoolteacher with the Lafourche Parish School Board. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Ruby Landry Ruby Lirette Landry, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, after suffering a massive stroke. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jean Wilbert Landry; her seven children, Elaine Hebert and husband, Charles, Will Landry and wife, Margo, Danny Landry and wife, Linda, Beverly Boudreaux and husband, Jeffrey, Brenda Gaudet and husband, Kent, Bruce Landry and wife, Karen, and Wayne Landry and wife, Robin; 19 grandchildren, Dawn Cone, Eric Hebert, Shannon Brown, Shellie Landry, Jennifer Comeaux, Mitch Landry, Brett Landry, Renee Strander, Matthieu Boudreaux, Jason Gaudet, Gina Gaudet, Jaime Foret, Shane Landry, Corey Adams, Brad Pennington, Dylan Pennington, Derick Molaison, Ashley Landry and Wesley Landry; 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon Cone, Kevin Cone, Taylor Hebert, Ashton Hebert, Clara Bean Brown, Logan Strander, Quinn Michael Strander, Jackson Strander, Max Landry, Rainey Landry, Jayce Landry, Trey Adams, Taylor Foret and Trace Foret; and her siblings, Theresa Boudreaux, Vivian Tabor, Larry Lirette and Ashbey "Buddy" Lirette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edia Lirette; and her siblings, Hubert Lirette, Allen Lirette and Jenny Lirette Chaisson. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She devoted her life to her husband, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her kind and loving nature made her a friend to all, and she will be dearly missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Elnora Loupe Elnora Adams Loupe, 75, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Louis Loupe Jr. of Lockport; three daughters, Linda Pitre of Lockport, Cathy Friloux of Larose and Ellen LeBlanc of Raceland; one sister, Elvira Plaisance; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Noblsia Gisclair Adams; one son-in-law, Carl Friloux; three brothers, Loven, Morris and Phillip Adams; two sisters, Shirley Bourgeois and Armous Slyvia; and two grandchildren, Tommy James Friloux and Michael Pitre. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Irma Musso Irma Culipher Musso, 91, a native of Sulphur Springs, Miss., a former resident of Madison County, Miss., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Canton, Miss. She is survived by one sister, Ruth C. Camp of Meneola, Texas; three nieces; five nephews; 22 great-nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent F. Musso of Thibodaux; her parents, John C. Culipher and Alice Ray Culipher; one brother, John Culipher; and three sisters, Danie C. Dendy, Edna C. Cauthen and Christine C. Smith. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Lilly Orgeron Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron, 85, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Orgeron Cortez and Elmire Orgeron; three sons, William "Billy," Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rameaux Orgeron; her parents, Elmire and Henry LaBlanc Sr.; and one son, Elmo Orgeron. She loved being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed bingo and the casino. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Sidney Rousseau Sr. Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr., 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Gray, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by three sons, Sidney "S.J." "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rousseau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657. He retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Raymond Thibodeaux Raymond J. Thibodeaux, 81, a native of Labadieville, a longtime resident of Bogalusa and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vernice B. Thibodeaux; three sons, Wayne J. Thibodeaux, George E. Thibodeaux and Steven P. Thibodeaux; one brother, James P. Thibodeaux; one sister, Marion T. Daigle; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George C. Thibodeaux and Uramie G. Thibodeaux. He was a graduate of Labadieville High School and Tulane University. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Elmira Tregre Elmira Therese Waguespack Tregre, 90, died in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Services will be at St. Philip Catholic Church at a later date. She is survived by two daughters, Julie Blanchard Gohring of Atlanta and Shirley Tregre of Denham Springs; four grandchildren, Michael J. Blanchard Jr. of Lafayette, Steven Tregre Blanchard of Duluth, Ga., James A. Daigre III and Hope M. Dunaway, both of Denham Springs; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Isaac Blanchard of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.J. Tregre Jr.; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Florian Waguespack. Cremation Society of the SOUTH is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2006 12:00AM Wallace Trosclair Jr. Wallace Joseph "Lil Wallace" Trosclair Jr., 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Famil y Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Wallace Joseph Trosclair Sr. and Melissa Dion Trosclair of Houma; one unborn daughter, Ma-Kiya Alize' Trosclair of Houma; two brothers, Royal "T-Roy" Trosclair and Adrian "Butta" Trosclair of Houma; two sisters, Adrianne "Annie" Trosclair and Amanda Marie Trosclair of Houma; one nephew, Kaleb James Trosclair; and one niece, Ansleigh Nicole Lovell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Royal Trosclair and Dolores Phillips; and his maternal grandparents, Ulyess and Shirley "Toot" Foret Dion. He was a self-employed shrimper and crabber. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 29. 2006 12:00AM Gabriel Abshire Gabriel "Gabe" James Abshire, 48, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou L'Ourse, died on the water Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation was held Thursday and at 8 a.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Morgan City, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his three daugh-ters, Shantell Abshire of Houma, Kaitlyn Abshire of LaPlace, and Kara Abshire of Thibodaux; one grandson, Logan Jacobs; his mother, Alice Paray Abshire; his adopted mother Fanny Ortis; seven brothers, James Mitchell of Lafayette, Clint Abshire and wife, Deloris, of Lafayette, Mar- shall Alleman and wife, Melissa, of Morgan City, Danny Davis of Miss., Willie Abshire III of Morgan City, Norman Alleman Jr. of Duson, and Kenny Ortis of Calumet; two sisters, Becky Cormier of Duson and Kammy Boudreaux and husband, Brent, of Bayou Vista. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Abshire Jr.; his step-mother; one sister, Robin Alleman; and one son, Joshua Mire. He was a boat captain. He fished, hunted and passed away on the water. He truly love life and lived it to the fullest. He was a devoted family member to all, bring over things they needed or fixing what was broken around their homes. He loved to cook and invite family and friends over. He loved to watch people enjoy them-selves. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Duane Carlos Duane Anthony Carlos, 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Belinda Chaisson Carlos; his mother, Dorothy Trahan Carlos; one brother, Keith Carlos; and four sisters, Donna Guillory, Lona Ludwig, Carmen Conrad and Leslie Rapp. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Carlos Sr.; and one brother, Charles J. Carlos Jr. He was Catholic and was a ship fitter. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Ora Celestine Ora Mae Celestine, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her father, Tho-mas Celestine; one son, Tony Celes-tine and wife, Carla; two daughters, Lynette Joseph and Gena Johnson and husband, Kerwin Jr.; four brothers, Irvin Celestine and wife, Daisy, Ernest Celestine and wife, Diane, C.W. Celestine and Rufus Celestine; two sisters, Lois Ruffin and husband, Julius, and Dorothy Celestine; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Rose Celestine; one sister, Barbara Celestine; and her grandparents, Sidny Celestine, Celina Carter and Louis Adams. She was an usher at New Zion Baptist Church and a retired certified nursing assistant. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Ruby Landry Ruby Lirette Landry, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, after suffer-ing a massive stroke. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jean Wilbert Landry; her seven children, Elaine Hebert and husband, Charles, Will Landry and wife, Margo, Danny Landry and wife, Linda, Beverly Boudreaux and hus-band, Jeffrey, Brenda Gaudet and husband, Kent, Bruce Landry and wife, Karen, and Wayne Landry and wife, Robin; 19 grandchildren, Dawn Cone, Eric Hebert, Shannon Brown, Shellie Landry, Jennifer Comeaux, Mitch Landry, Brett Landry, Renee Strander, Matthieu Boudreaux, Jason Gaudet, Gina Gaudet, Jaime Foret, Shane Landry, Corey Adams, Brad Pennington, Dylan Pennington, Derick Molaison, Ashley Landry and Wesley Landry; 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon Cone, Kevin Cone, Taylor Hebert, Ashton Hebert, Clara Bean Brown, Logan Strander, Quinn Michael Strander, Jackson Strander, Max Landry, Rainey Lan-dry, Jayce Landry, Trey Adams, Taylor Foret and Trace Foret; and her siblings, Theresa Boudreaux, Vivian Tabor, Larry Lirette, Ashbey "Buddy" Lirette and Jerry Lirette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edia Lirette; and her siblings, Hubert Lirette, Allen Lirette and Jenny Lirette Chaisson. She was a homemaker and a pa-rishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She devoted her life to her hus-band, seven children, 19 grandchil-dren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her kind and loving nature made her a friend to all, and she will be dearly missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Earline Mire Earline L. Mire, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to funeral time on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Lois M. Gauthreaux and husband, Richard B. Gauthreaux; one grand-daughter, Christine G. Breaux; four great-grandchildren, Reggie A. Grif-fin, Brayden M., Jordan M. and Bren-nan J. Breaux; two great- great-grandchildren, Mary Leslie and Lo-leda Jane Griffin and two sisters, Ed- wise L. Theriot and Helen L. Daigle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix J. Mire, parents Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; five brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; five sis-ters, Wilda Plaisance, Annette Arabie, Winnie DeGruise, Edith Plaisance and Odette Landry and one grand-daughter, Maria G. Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Ava Naquin Ava Marie Naquin, 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Brandon Naquin and Jessica Huggins Naquin of Houma; one sister, Isabella Claire Naquin of Houma; her mater-nal grandparents, Robert W. Huggins of Northport, Ala., and Terresa B. Huggins of Gulfport, Miss.; her pa-ternal grandparents, Raymond and (step) Angie Naquin of Houma and Teresa Reynolds Babin of Houma; her paternal great-grandparents, John and Linda Reynolds of Houma and Raymond Naquin Sr. of Houma; her maternal great- grandparents, Donald and Mary Bratton Sr. of Pass Chris-tian, Miss.; her great- great-grandmother, Mabel Deville Rey-nolds of Cheneyville; two aunts; and three uncles. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Huggins and Betty Naquin. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Lilly Orgeron Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron, 85, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious ser vice will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Orgeron Cortez and Elmire Orgeron; three sons, William "Billy," Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rameaux Orgeron; her par-ents, Elmire and Henry LaBlanc Sr.; and one son, Elmo Orgeron. She loved being with her grand-children. She enjoyed bingo and the casino. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Sidney Rousseau Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr., 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Sat-urday at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by three sons, Sid-ney "S.J." or "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rous-seau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657. He retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Olive Thibodaux Olive Falgout Thibodaux, 99, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to fu-neral time Saturday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived one daughter, Ad-die Joy and husband, Bobby Kearns; five grandchildren and their spouses, Roxanne K. Dill, Bobby and Vickie Kearns; Tim and Brandy Kearns, Susan K. and Ken Trosclair and Kathleen K. and Scott Keene; 15 great-grandchildren, Katherine and James Dill, Jason, Jacob and Rebecca Kearns, Tabitha and Matthew Kearns, Michah, Abigail, Jonathan, Samuel and Benjamin Trosclair, Carolyn Blake and Sean Keene; three sisters, Lelia Duplantis, Emily Smith and Ethel Roddy and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Addie Thibodaux; an infant son; her parents, Luke and Lelia Fal-gout, one stepmother Eva Falgout; grandson-in-law, Stephen Dill; three sisters, Marie Falgout, Cecile Martel and Louise Vice and two brothers Ambroise and Lester Falgout. Thibodaux Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2006 3:36PM Anita Voclain Anita Voclain, 45, a native of Mathews and resident of Gray, died at 5:05 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Visitation was from 9 to service time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service was at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with bur-ial in the Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She is survived by her husband, Dale Voclain Sr., her mother, Neddy B. Breaux; one son, Dale Voclain Jr.; one daughter, Jaime Voclain; two brothers, Hilton Breaux Jr. and Gus-ton Breaux; one sister, Linda Pertuit. She is preceded in death by her fa-ther, Hilton Breaux Sr. ======================== December 29. 2006 12:00AM Dontrell Williams Dontrell Jabor Williams, infant, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Suranakey Williams and Dontrell Howard Sr; and one sister, Honesti Navel Jackson. ======================================================================= December 30. 2006 1:04AM Brayden Breaux Brayden "B" Joseph Breaux, 5, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his parents, Scott M. and Andrea McLuckie Breaux; his grandparents, Gerald J. Breaux and Angie L. Breaux and Robert W. McLuckie and Sharon G. McLuckie; two great-grandmothers, "Granny" Carrie Guilbeau and Antoinette V. Lirette; one great-grandfather, Robert McLuckie; three brothers, Brittan M.S. Breaux, Zachary J. Breaux and his twin, Dylan R. Breaux; his godparents, Rae Duet and Ian McLuckie; and his dog, B's Buddie. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Gillis and Eula Breaux, Leland Lirette and Delores McLuckie; and his godmother, Keli Curole Frazier. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School. He was president of B's Buddies. He loved the color orange, trains, horses, dogs and all things Disney. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Give the Kids the World, Make A Wish Louisiana or Caringbridge.org. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 30. 2006 1:05AM Kerri McKinney Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0612.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kerri Marie McKinney, 20, a native and resident of Klotzville, died in Gramercy on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Derriyan Jackson; her mother, Donna Joseph McKinney; her father and stepmother, Mark and Dana McKinney; three sisters, her twin Kellie McKinney, Hope McKinney and Phoebe Joseph; her maternal grandmother, Gertrude Joseph; numerous aunts and uncles; one niece; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edward and Anna Mae McKinney. ======================== December 30. 2006 1:06AM Teddy Meaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0612.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Teddy "T-Ted" John Meaux, 52, a resident of Broussard, died at his home Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Chapel in Kaplan. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Smith of Austin, Texas; one granddaughter, Natalie Smith of San Antonio; his father, Eldridge Meaux of Kaplan; one sister, Cynthia Hitt and husband, Kevin, of Houma; two nieces, Rachel and Megan Hitt of Houma; one godchild, Melanie Pitre of Thibodaux; and several friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Odelia Meaux; his paternal grandparents, Odelion and Celeste Trahan; his paternal grandparents, Enolas and Nella Meaux; and one sister, Mary Meaux. Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 30. 2006 1:06AM Sidney Rousseau Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0612.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney Joseph Rousseau Sr., 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by three sons, Sidney "S.J." or "Joe" Rousseau Jr. and wife, Kathy, Danny "Plug" Rousseau and wife, Debra, and Mickey "Bo" Rousseau and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Rousseau; three sisters, Katherine Ganier, Shirley Soignet and Faye Naquin; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ann Thibodaux Rousseau; and his parents, Herbert and Cecile Aleman Rousseau. He was a parishione r of St. Louis Church and a third-degree member of KC Council No. 7657. He retired from Freeport Sulphur after 40 years. =======================================================================