Obituaries for APRIL 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 2: 11 April through 20 April Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 2 May 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. ======================================================================= April 11. 2007 12:05PM Wava Bielkiewicz Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wava D. Bielkiewicz, 76, a native of Marksville and resident of Galliano for 52 years, died at 2:44 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur "Butch" Bielkiewicz Jr.; one daughter, Glenda B. Curole and husband, Welton Curole; one sister, Juliette Dupuy Dauzat of Marksville; one grandson, Bryan D. Curole and wife, Susan; and three great-grandchildren, Caroline, Elizabeth and Jacob Curole. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Jessie Deshautelle Dupuy; and one brother-in-law, Earl James Dauzat. She was a member of the Pink Ladies of the Lady of the Sea Hospital and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling, traveling and sporting events. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:06PM Nolan Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan Joseph Brown, 57, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by five daughters, Nicole Dorsey of Monroe, Cindy Harris and Brandy Perdue of Raceland, Tasha Young and Chasity Young of Luling; one stepdaughter, Mary Hester of Raceland; three sons, Brad Young and Quinton Young of Luling and Nolan Harris of Raceland; two stepsons, Louis Floyd and Eric Duncan of Raceland; two brothers, Robert Lee Brown of Raceland and Roy Brown of Avondale; six sisters, Vercelee Smith and Danna' B. White of Thibodaux, Mary Ingram of Gonzales and Agnes Reado, Mary Alice Brumfield and Mary Folse of Raceland; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his common law wife, Mamie Duncan; his parents, Edward Sr. and Agnes Charles Brown; one son, Edmond Young; one stepdaughter, Mary Ann Duncan; one sister, Aldonia Brown; three brothers, Edward Brown Jr. Octave Brown and Clinton Brown; and his grandparents, Edward Sr. and Mary Brown, Reiley and Octave Charles. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:17PM Mary Falterman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Falterman, 66, a native of Ellington, Mo., and resident of D'ville House in Donaldsonville, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales at 11:01 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Worship Center in Plattenville. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the center, with burial in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by four daughters, Kathryn Voyles Thurmond and friend, Joe Barfield, Kitty Meade Brete and friend, Brent "Super" Alleman, Pamela Falterman Day and Britt, and Mary Falterman Cavalier and Patrick; four sons, Stephen Shipp, John Falterman and Ruby, David Falterman and Louis Falterman and friend, Christy Busch; two stepchildren, Tisa Falterman and Cynthia Falterman Rabalois; three brothers, George Shipp and wife, Oma, John Shipp and wife, Mary, and David Shipp and wife, Rosemary; one sister, Brenda Shipp Wilhelm; her former husband, Luke C. Falterman; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Shipp; one sister, Christine Smith; one son, Luke E. Falterman; and four grandchildren, Reese Rabalois, Jeb Day, Patrick Cavalier Jr. and Matt Thurmond. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was loved by all who met her. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:06PM Kevin Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kevin J. Marcel, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Saucier, Miss., died of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family at 7:35 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Susan Isley of Saucier; his parents, Areen and Hilma Marcel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jodi L. Cook of Saucier; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Cook of Saucier; his mother-in-law, Lynn H. Isley of Saucier; two brothers, Rodney P. Marcel and wife, Valarie, of Gray, and John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Jean Adams of Raceland, Kathaleen "Chuck" Toups and husband, Eugene, of Houma, and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; six nephews; seven nieces; three godchildren, Brandy, Amy and Regina; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dule and Bernice Thibodaux Babin and Usulien and Pearl Eschette Marcel; one brother-in-law, Clabert J. Adams; and one nephew, Areen Michael Marcel. He was a former employee of Jay Ray McDermott and an employee for the last 17 years at Goodwill on Keesler Air Force Base where he was an employee of the month. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved bowling and shooting pool. He will be truly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Riemann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:08PM Edward Roberson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr., 71, a native of Mounds and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorothea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; one sister, Dorothy R. Paul and husband, Donald; four grandch ildren, Phillip Jr. and Edward Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda "Granny" LeBlanc Roberson; his parents, Willie and Julia Hodge Roberson; one son, Edward Roberson Jr.; three brothers, W. Carroll Roberson, James Roberson and Richard Lovell Roberson; and one sister, Shirley Ann D'Amico. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from T.L. James and Company. He was a member of DD 15 Dist. Triump 422 PM(DDGM) past member, Jerusalem Temple, Scottishrite, indivisable friend commandery, Sarhad Gratto, Houma Shriners Club and Oasis Shriners Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children Hospital, 3100 Sanford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103 or Shriners Burn Hospital, 815 Market St., Galveston, TX. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:07PM James Roussell Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Curtis Roussell Sr., 95, a native of Lafourche Parish, a former resident of St. Bernard and resident of Gray, died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Chalmette. He is survived by his second wife, Bella Foret Roussell of Gray; one son, James Roussell Jr. and wife, Bobbie Jo, of Chalmette; three daughters, Sharon Catalanotto of Slidell, Noelie Kattengell and husband, Edward, of Ponchatoula and Sandra Duet Nunez of Gray; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Noelie Alphonso Roussell; his parents, Reme Roussell Sr. and Albertine Falgout Roussell; one great-grandson, Zachary Nunez; one brother; and four sisters. He was a retired gauger with Tenneco Oil Refinery of 42 years, a professional duck carver and a member of Tenneco Refinery Union. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2007 12:08PM Eula Tastet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Naquin Tastet, 43, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Tastet; her father, Alphonse Naquin; two sons, Paul Tastet and Anthony Tastet; one daughter, Jeanie T. Duet; two brothers, Terry Naquin and Leroy Naquin; one sister, Linda Naquin; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Billiot Naquin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 12. 2007 12:33PM Nellie Andras Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nellie Mary Andras, 70, a native of Little Temper and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Frickey and Wanda Andras; one son-in- law, Eric Frickey Jr.; two brothers, Frank and Malcolm Guidry; four sisters, Marie Lamoureaux, Nerlie Baker, Betty Thibodeaux and Angelina Hayden; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Andras; her parents, Nazzip Sr. and Victoria Guidry; one daughter, Aggie Andras; three brothers, Nazzip Jr., Johnny and Gene Guidry; and two sisters, Rosalie and Aggie Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 12. 2007 12:31PM Dana Chouest Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dana Marie Chouest, 25, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Audie Chouest; her parents, Durle and Dalia Blanchard; one stepson, Larry Chouest; two daughters, Katelynn Thibodaux and Hailey Thibodaux; and three brothers, Jesse Rogers, Durle Blanchard Jr. and Louis Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Rogers; and one brother, Charles Rogers. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 12. 2007 12:33PM Loretta Huber Loretta Chauvin Huber, 66, a native of Houma and resident of Emmett, Idaho, died at the V.A. Hospital in Boise, Idaho, Friday, April 6, 2007. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise. She is survived by her husband, Norman Huber; two daughters, Cynthia Huber and Amelia H. Sears and husband, Stephen; four sisters, Jane C. Mosely of Alabama, Josephine C. Hebert of Houma, Evelyn C. Hebert of Houma and Ann C. Andras of Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Joseph "Joe" Chauvin and Leona Porche Chauvin; her grandparents, Cestive Chauvin, Zulma Duplantis Chauvin, Albert J. Porche and Nettie Bergeron Porche; and two sisters, Joyce Chauvin and Dorothy C. Adams. ======================== April 12. 2007 12:32PM Kevin Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kevin J. Marcel, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Saucier, Miss., died of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family at 7:35 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Susan Isley of Saucier; his parents, Areen and Hilma Marcel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jodi L. Cook of Saucier; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Cook of Saucier; his mother-in-law, Lynn H. Isley of Saucier; two brothers, Rodney P. Marcel and wife, Valarie, of Gray, and John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Jean Adams of Raceland, Kathaleen "Chuck" Toups and husband, Eugene, of Houma, and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; six nephews; seven nieces; three godchildren, Brandy, Amy and Regina; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dule and Bernice Thibodaux Babin and Usulien and Pearl Eschette Marcel; one brother-in-law, Clabert J. Adams; and one nephew, Areen Michael Marcel. He was a former employee of Jay Ray McDermott and an employee for the last 17 years at Goodwill on Keesler Air Force Base where he was an employee of the month. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved bowling and shooting pool. He will be truly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Riemann Funeral Home is in charge of ar rangements. ======================== April 12. 2007 12:31PM Edward Roberson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Pops" Roberson Sr., 71, a native of Mounds and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorothea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; one sister, Dorothy R. Paul and husband, Donald; four grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Edward Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda "Granny" LeBlanc Roberson; his parents, Willie and Julia Hodge Roberson; one son, Edward Roberson Jr.; three brothers, W. Carroll Roberson, James Roberson and Richard Lovell Roberson; and one sister, Shirley Ann D'Amico. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from T.L. James and Company. He was a member of DD 15 Dist. Triump 422 PM(DDGM) past member, Jerusalem Temple, Scottishrite, indivisable friend commandery, Sarhad Gratto, Houma Shriners Club and Oasis Shriners Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children Hospital, 3100 Sanford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103 or Shriners Burn Hospital, 815 Market St., Galveston, TX. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 13. 2007 1:21PM Aniya Aucoin Aniya Nicole Aucoin, stillborn, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Sandy Aucoin of Houma; her father, Jared Bergeron of Houma; one sister, Khialyn Marie Aucoin of Houma; her grandparents, Jeanette and Roland Aucoin, Annette Bergeron and fiancé, Mike DeRiso; her great- grandparents, Roland Aucoin, Nelward and Richard Southers; one aunt, Becky Duplantis and husband, Troy; three uncles, Eddie Aucoin, Scotty Aucoin (godfather) and wife, Lisa, and Reggie Aucoin and fiancée, Kayla Burton; one great uncle, Carl Bergeron; her godmother, Brittany Duplantis; and seven cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Eddie J. Boudreaux Sr.; and her great-grandmothers, Marie Victoria Solet Boudreaux and Ruth R. Aucoin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:32PM Meagan Barrilleaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Meagan Leah "Toonie" Barrilleaux, 16, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Tiffany Percle; her father, Troy Barrilleaux; her stepfather, James Percle; her stepmother, Kia Barrilleaux; four brothers, Lance Percle, Sage Barrilleaux, Saul Barrilleaux and Austin Percle; two sisters, Taylor Percle and Linsey Percle; her grandparents, Trudy Rodrigue, Robert and Brenda Braud, Maryanne and Russell Verret, Gary "Gabby" Barrilleaux, Jerry and Jeannie Percle, Andrew "Dooley" and Barbara Hebert; and her great-grandparents, James Toups, Dorothea and Charles Braud Jr. and Inez Percle. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Chester Rodrigue; and her great- grandparents, Rita Toups, Rose and Frank Solar, and Wilma and Hattie Barrilleaux. She was a junior at Thibodaux High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader, a member of the student council, Key Club, art club and yearbook committee. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:27PM Dontrell Cargo Dontrell Cargo, 2 months, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. He is survived by his mother, Charlene Cargo of Napoleonville; one brother, Anthony Cargo of Napoleonville; four sisters, Vanshane, Shantell, Aylia and Irvinneisha Cargo, all of Napoleonville; his grandparents, Barbara Johnson and Joseph McBride; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marcus Johnson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:26PM Charles Hobson Sr. Charles Ray Hobson Sr., 67, a resident of Heidelberg, Miss., died Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Heidelberg and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Heidelberg. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Charles Ray Hobson of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Melissa Guidry of Golden Meadow, Donna Cordose of Dayton, Ohio, and Melanie Bradberry of Grand Isle; three brothers, J.C. Hobson Jr. of Lexington, Okla., Troy O. Hobson Sr. of Heidelberg and Jack Davis Hobson of Waynesboro, Miss.; three sisters, Winnie Dean White of Collins, Miss., Mary Elizabeth Davenport of Sandersville and Barbara Ann Bridges of Heidelberg; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired oilfield worker and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Heidelberg. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:28PM Frank Jones Sr. Frank Jones Sr., 82, a native of Gibson and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Marrero. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Bayou Black. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Taylor Jones; his children, Brenda M. Belcher, Frances Jones, Marva Keller, Cynthia Hunt, Sharon Chess, Frank Jones Jr., Bruce Jones, Carl Jones and Gabriel Jones; one brother, Sterling Jones; 34 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four children, Donald, Ronald and Reginald Jones, and Barbara Carter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Davis Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:23PM Carrie LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carrie R. LeBoeuf, 84, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Glenn D. LeBoeuf, Kenneth P. LeBoeuf and wife, Janice, and Kevin J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Susan L. Chauvin and husband, Stephen A. Chauvin; three grandchildren, Juliane Vedros and husband, Ralph, Jennifer LeBoeuf and Sawyer Chauvin; and one great-grandson, Caden Chambers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. LeBoeuf Jr.; her parents, William and Aleida Roberson; one sister, Ruby Breaux; one brother, Steve Roberson; and her stepmother, Ame lia Roberson. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of Country Acres Garden Club, Schriever Homemakers Club and Schriever Senior Citizens. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:30PM Helen Mart Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Mart, 87, a native and resident of Gray, died Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Freddy, Perry and Larry Mart, all of Gray; nine daughters, Claudette Nixon, Shirley Frank, Joan Dells Nells, Faith M. Mart and Ernestine Nells of Gray, Lydia Gwin and Angela Mart of Schriever, Mary Jane Jackson of Houma and Helen Woods of Gibson; 57 grandchildren; 121 great- grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Mart; her parents, Rose and James Richard Sr.; three daughters, Caroline Pharr, Alma Brooks and Rose Mary Wallace; three brothers, Freddie Williams, Alex Steward and James Richard Jr.; and one sister, Patsy Almeter Davis. She was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:20PM Alvin Prosperie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin "Bull Giant" Joseph Prosperie, 74, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:58 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart 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, Vivian Savoie Prosperie of Montegut; three sons, Glynn Prosperie and wife, Cindy, Harold Prosperie and wife, Bertha, of Montegut and Elie Prosperie and wife, Penny, of Gray; three daughters, Gwen P. Thibodeaux and husband, Milton, Anna P. Sides and husband, Tom, of Houma and Tina P. Garibotte and husband, Danny, of Gray; 12 grandchildren, Cy Thibodeaux, Mindy Lyons, Toby Prosperie, Lee Prosperie, Heidi Authement, Hanna Whipple, Joshua Garibotte, Elise Garibotte, Hunter Prosperie, Coby Prosperie, Krystal Dufrene and Michael Leger Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren, Chase Thibodeaux, Raegan Thibodeaux, Cullen Thibodeaux, Bree Lyons, Gage Lyons, Gabrielle Authement, Alexis Prosperie and Tri Leger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elie Prosperie and Nora Hebert Prosperie; and three brothers, Claude, Junius and Charles Prosperie. He was a retired pumper with Texaco and a U.S. Army veteran during peace time. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:18PM Allen Robichaux Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen "Poppa" Peter Robichaux Sr., 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Christine Rita Lirette Robichaux of Chauvin; three sons, Allen "Pete" Robichaux and wife, Mary, Tate Robichaux and wife, Tina, and Clay Robichaux; two daughters, Monique Robert and husband, Shawn, and Karen McCoy and husband, Michael; two brothers, Rudolph Robichaux and Ernest Bourg; one sister, Meryl Thibodeaux; and 13 grandchildren, Samuel Robert, Hannah Robert, Rebekah Robert, Sydne McCoy, Allen Michael McCoy, Amber Robichaux, Abbey Robichaux, Carmen Robichaux, Justin B. Robichaux, Hunter Robichaux, Hayden Robichaux, Sarah Robichaux and Veronica Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Robichaux Sr. and Hazel Marie Thibodeaux Robichaux. He was a self-employed diesel machanic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. From his grandchildren: "He was the bestest Poppa in the world." Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:27PM Dale Rogers Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Michael Rogers, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two brothers, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow and Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta Gaspard, of Houma; one sister, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Sr., of Houma; five nephews and nieces; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble Rogers and Eunice Domangue Rogers; one sister-in-law, Gail Thibodaux Rogers; and two nephews, Mac McDowell and Kris Danos. He was a retired office clerk with Gulf Belting and Gasket and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was an avid LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints fan and was involved with several Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:33PM Rose Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Dell Smith, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Eddie Moore and wife, Ethel, and Abren Moore and wife, Janette; one daughter, Margaret Austin and husband, Gene; three sisters, Bessie Westley, Beatrice Washington and Oceolia Wincher; one brother, Willie Smith; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ora Lean Smith; two brothers, Albert and Oliver Smith; and five sisters, Genver Spencer, Bertha Smith, France Smith, Louvina Brook and Philis Lyons. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:31PM Louis Stove Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis E. Stove Sr., 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Gerald, Louis Jr., Charles and Eric Stove; three daughters, Joyce Chatman, Gwendolyn Stove and Regina Washington; two brothers, Chanley and James Stove; 29 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda W. Stove; his parents, Millard Stove and Clara M . Stove; two brothers, Edward Stove Sr. and Millard Stove Jr.; three sisters, Susie S. Wolfe, Bertha S. Fleming and Rebecca W. Poindexter; and one grandson, Brandon Smith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a mechanic and carpenter and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 1:34PM Ruby Walker Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Walker, 72, a native and resident of Gray, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by one son, Richard Leggett and wife, Lula; three daughters, Ruby Manuel and husband, Michael, Elmira Walker and Grace Daigs and husband, Ernest; two brothers, William Walker and Clifford Walker; one sister, Carrie Walker; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel Walker and Elmira Ross Walker; three brothers, Mitchell Walker, Richard Walker and Konklin Antoine; and four sisters, Evelyn Brown, Dorothy Wilfred, Marie Thomas and Mary Evans. She was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church. ======================================================================= April 13. 2007 8:39PM Julian Boudreaux Julian "Tut" Boudreaux, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chacahoula, died Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Liturgy of the word will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Lois Dupre. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Savoie Boudreaux; his parents, Nemours and Ida Benoit Boudreaux; one son, Lawrence Boudreaux; four brothers, Freddie Ordoyne, Pete Ordoyne, Raymond Boudreaux and Lloyd Boudreaux; and three sisters, Vivian Bourgeois, Ida Mae Daigle and Norma Ordoyne. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:43PM Donald Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Alcide Breaux, 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Julia Andras Breaux of Houma; one son, Donald J. Breaux and wife, Karen; one daughter, Carolyn Ledet and husband, Roland; three brothers, Howard Breaux and wife, Jeanette, Francis Breaux and wife, Connie, and Harold Breaux; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Breaux and Dorothy Webb Breaux; one daughter, Mary Ann Breaux; three brothers, Rufus, Murphy and Nelson Breaux; and three sisters, Dorothy Hebert, Ruth Hotard and Wildred Legendre. He was a retired operator with Schumberger with 32 years of service and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:40PM Neoma Crandle Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Neoma "Newt" Crandle, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Joseph Charles Jr. and wife, Imogene, Leroy Charles of Thibodaux, Samuel Charles of Hattiesburg, Miss., Justin Charles of Gonzales and Javor Charles and wife, Valerie, of Raceland; three daughters, Elnora Allen and husband, Nathan, Rosalie Sims and husband, Bryan, of Raceland and Cassandra Charles Williams and husband, Rasheen, of Houma; three sisters, Sarah Byes of Raceland, Clara Lewis and husband, Talton, of Harvey and Celestine Williams of Thibodaux; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 13 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Crandle; her common law husband, Joseph Charles Sr.; her parents, Carter and Sarah Caldwell; five brothers, Cleveland Caldwell Sr., Carter Caldwell Jr., Anderson Caldwell, William Caldwell and Benjamin Caldwell; and two grandchildren. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:41PM Ourlie Dubea Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ourlie Matherne Folse Dubea, 95, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Malcolm P. Folse; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles V. Folse Sr.; her second husband, Lionel Dubea Sr.; her parents, Eloi and Emma Hebert Matherne; one son, Charles V. Folse Jr.; and 11 siblings. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:41PM Harold Pearson Sr. Harold "Ray" Pearson Sr., 61, a native of Austin, Texas, and resident of Montegut, died at 6 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Harold "Dusty" Pearson Jr.; five stepdaughters, Tammy Powell, Terri, Barbara Kendrick, Debra and Molly; one brother, Charlie Owen Pearson; two sisters, Lena Moore and Gaylene Simons; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Maynard Pearson; his parents, George C. and Grace J. Priest Pearson; one brother, Andrew C. Pearson; and one sister, Mona Blakney. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:42PM Anthony Plaisance Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Bobby" Plaisance Jr., 75, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosita "Ta Ta" Cheramie Plaisance; two stepsons, Jimmy Burris and Jason Burris; one brother, Carl Plaisance; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Clarice Savoie Plaisance; five sons, Danny, Kenneth, Jerry, Tim and Ted Plaisance; two brothers, Rudy Plaisance and Hurby Plaisance; and one sister, Alice Griffin. He was a member of the Greenhead Club and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangeme nts. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:42PM Albert Robichaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Denis "Al" Robichaux Jr., 76, a native of Taft and resident of Opelousas, died at Doctor's Hospital of Opelousas at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today at Queen of Angeles Catholic Church in Opelousas, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Claire Ann Sonnier Robichaux of Opelousas; four sons, Albert R. Robichaux and wife, Lynda Castille Robichaux, of Lafayette, Dr. Francis X. Robichaux and wife, Ginger Gremillion Robichaux, of Alexandria, Vance Dennis Robichaux and wife, Annette Fournier Robichaux, of San Antonio, and Eugene M. Robichaux and wife, Laurie Abdalla Robichaux, of Plano, Texas; one daughter, Mary R. Miller of Opelousas; 13 grandchildren, Casey Miller, Elizabeth Robichaux, Garett Robichaux, Patrick Robichaux, Martha Robichaux, Camille Robichaux, Sophie Robichaux, Val Robichaux, Ella Robichaux, Eva Robichaux, Anna Claire Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux and Isabelle Robichaux; two brothers, Milton Robichaux of San Antonio and David Robichaux of Mexico City, Mexico; and two sisters, Margaret R. Elliott of Ada, Ohio, and Joan R. Sigmond of Ocean Port, N.J. He was preceded in death by one son, Aaron D. Robichaux. He was a well-known businessman in Lafayette and St. Landry Parish. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and also the Elks Club No. 1048. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and excelled in football in high school and at LSU. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and he was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Mass donations be made in his memory to Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:43PM Ernest Rodrigue Ernest "Naness" Rodrigue, 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Adelin Rodrigue and Chester Rodrigue; one daughter, Priscilla Lassere; one brother, Clifton Rodrigue; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorina Rodrigue Rodrigue; his parents, Emile Rodrigue and Priscilla Landry Rodrigue; one son, Melton Rodrigue; one brother, Wilfred Rodrigue; and two sisters, Malvina Boudreaux and Irene Cortez. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2007 8:44PM Dale Rogers Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Michael Rogers, 64, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two brothers, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow and Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta Gaspard, of Houma; one sister, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Sr., of Houma; five nephews and nieces; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble Rogers and Eunice Domangue Rogers; one sister-in-law, Gail Thibodaux Rogers; and two nephews, Mac McDowell and Kris Danos. He was a retired office clerk with Gulf Belting and Gasket and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was an avid LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints fan and was involved with several Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 15. 2007 Donald Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Alcide Breaux, 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Julia Andras Breaux of Houma; one son, Donald J. Breaux and wife, Karen; one daughter, Carolyn Ledet and husband, Roland; three brothers, Howard Breaux and wife, Jeanette, Francis Breaux and wife, Connie, and Harold Breaux; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Breaux and Dorothy Webb Breaux; one daughter, Mary Ann Breaux; three brothers, Rufus, Murphy and Nelson Breaux; and three sisters, Dorothy Hebert, Ruth Hotard and Wildred Legendre. He was a retired operator with Schumberger with 32 years of service and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 15. 2007 Julia Champagne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julia Lirette Champagne, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious service is at Falgout Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Monday, followed by burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. She is survived by one son, Raymond Bourg; one sister, Magdeline "Mag" Soignet; and one grandchild, Pilar Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eusebe Walton Champagne; her parents, Willie Joseph Lirette and Melinda Ella DeHart Lirette; eight brothers, Jack, Wilvin, Johnny, Edison, Albert, Robert Andrew and Jesse Lirette; and one sister, Angeline Daisy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 15. 2007 Allen Martinez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Francis Martinez, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his mother, Agnes Landry Martinez of Houma; four sons, Jerry Martinez of Lafayette, Jackie Martinez and wife, Sue, of Petal, Miss, Gregory Martinez of Baton Rouge, and Michael Martinez and wife, Julie, of Metairie; two daughters Monica Petitjean and husband, George; and DD McElligott and husband Scott of Lafayette; and 10 grandchildren, Alex Girard, Natalie Girard, Lance LeCompte, Emily Martinez, Amie Martinez, Rebecca Martinez, Sarah Martinez, Michelle Martinez, James McElligott and John McElligott. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Martinez. He was a retired purchasing agent and salesman for Pool Offshore and the Ho uma Daily Courier, and manager and part owner of Allen's Supermarket in New Iberia and L & S Supermarket in Houma. He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, a member of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be his sons, Jerry Martinez, Jackie Martinez, Gregory Martinez and Michael Martinez; son-in-law, Scott McElligott; and grandson, Alex Girard. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 15. 2007 Charamaine Mason Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charamaine Hayes Mason, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Calvin Hayes Jr. of Houma; step-parents, Theresa and Daniel Smith Sr. of Houma; six daughters, Shanice, Jalissa, Iesha, Sharrell, Breanna and Sieda Hayes of Houma; one sister, Tamma Hayes and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; five brothers, Calvin Corinthian Hayes of Baton Rouge, Marc Hayes and wife, Leonara, of Apharetta, Ga., David Paul Hayes of Houma, John Anthony Hayes of Gulfport, Miss., and Daniel Smith Jr. of Houma. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Brown Hayes; and her grandparents, Ben Brown Sr. and Olivia Fitch Brown, and Calvin Hayes Sr. and Mary Jane Hayes. She was a full-time mother and was awarded Adoptive Family of the Year. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 15. 2007 Nicole Safley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nicole Elizabeth Safley, 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be noon Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her mother, Gail Guillot Safley of Houma, her father, Walter Safley of Houma; two brothers, Blake Safley and Michael Safley of Houma; her grandparents, Billy and Helen Buchanan of Vicksburg, Miss, Sanford Guillot of Las Vegas and Dora Giroir Guillot of Dallas; and numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her cousin, John Bryant Gordon. She was a pharmacy tech with Rite Aid and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to St. Francis de Sales School. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 16. 2007 12:23PM Horace Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace Anthony Folse, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ella Jean Pittman Folse; three sons, Frederick Folse and wife, Lois, Kermit Folse and Kevin Folse and wife, Melanie; one daughter, Betty Guilbeau and husband, Percy; one brother, Agney Folse; one sister, Agnes LeCompte; eight grandchildren, Danette LeBlanc, Kelly Lavasseur, Suzanne Manley, Troy Folse, Brian Folse, Jamie Folse, Katie Folse and Ryan Folse; and six great- grandchildren, Alexis LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc, Jeanne LeBlanc, Trent Lavasseur, Elizabeth Lavasseur and Trevor Folse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Boudoin Folse; one brother, Hampton Folse; and one great-grandchild, Jonathan LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He loved gardening and his grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 16. 2007 12:13PM Michael Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Paul Hebert, 58, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Services are pending. He is survived by his wife, Rose S. Hebert; two sons, Tracy J. Hebert and wife, Daphne, and Anthony M. "Tony" Hebert and wife, Nikki; one daughter, Michela H. Barrett and husband, Michael; two brothers, Anthony "Tony" Hebert and Gene "Pie" Hebert; three sisters, Sandra H. Williams, Maxine H. Boudreaux and Barbara H. Dufrene; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Eugenie Ordoyne Hebert; one brother, Lloyd "Flea" Hebert; and one sister, Adolphine "Dolphine" Hebert Petty. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of N.R.A. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 16. 2007 12:23PM David Mitchell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David W. Mitchell, 65, a native of Mississippi and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Gradney Mitchell; two sons, Richard W. Mitchell and wife, Debbie, and John Gradney and wife, Jean; one daughter, Debbie Audler and husband, Scott; two brothers, Willard and Ray Mitchell; and five grandchildren, Timothy, Bradin, Alyssa, Ashley and Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Mitchell and Lilly May Cooper Mitchell; six brothers, William, Harvey, Riley, Charles, Horace and Lorenzo "L.D." Mitchell; and two sisters, Laura "Sis" Alexander and Mary Linton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 16. 2007 12:56PM Hazel Savoie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Callais Savoie, 66, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leslie J. Savoie; two sons, Scotty Savoie and wife, Angela, and Kyle Savoie and wife, Amy; two daughters, Donna Eldridge and husband, Charles, and Sherilyn Orgeron and fiance, Eric Poche; two brothers, Steven Callais and Harold Callais; and four grandchildren, Lacy Orgeron, Brandon Eldridge, Leah Eldridge and Joshua Pitre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prisca and Nora Danos Callais. She was retired from Larose Middle and Junior High School as a janitor and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She loved spending time and caring for her family and friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 16. 2007 12:14PM John Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Whitney Thibodaux, 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Catholic Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elise Benoit Thibodaux; five daughters, Judy Adams, Sandra Ricouard, Kathy Thibodaux, Joan Peltier and Phyllis Cortez; 12 grandchildren, Corey, Ken, Chermaine, T-Boo, Christie, Lorena, Crissy, T-Darrel, Dawn, Whitney, Solange and Kysha; and 10 great-grandchildren, Skyler, Christian, Patience, Gracie, Nicholas, Dayton, Cole, Ciera, Promise and Alexis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Idelle Thibodaux; three brothers, Whitney, J.D. and Adam Thibodaux; and two sisters, Tina Ordoyne and Verine Sanchez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 17. 2007 11:43AM Earline Cancienne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earline Estay Foret Cancienne, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Cleveland "Pee Wee" Cancienne; three stepsons, Henry Cancienne, Gayle Cancienne and Larry Cancienne and wife, Pam; two daughters, Barbara Foret Theriot and husband, George, and Darlene Foret Picou and husband, Danny; three grandchildren, Shane Michael Theriot, Tina Theriot Miller and Maile Picou; two step-grandchildren, Michelle Cancienne and Kelly Cancienne; and one step-great-grandchild, Megan Folse. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tilton Foret; her parents, Norbert and Elise Ledet Estay; and one step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Cancienne. She was a member of St. Hilary's Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2007 11:46AM Horace Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace Anthony Folse, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ella Jean Pittman Folse; three sons, Frederick Folse and wife, Lois, Kermit Folse and Kevin Folse and wife, Melanie; one daughter, Betty Guilbeau and husband, Fercy; one brother, Agney Folse; one sister, Agnes LeCompte; eight grandchildren, Danette LeBlanc, Kelly Lavasseur, Suzanne Manley, Troy Folse, Brian Folse, Jamie Folse, Katie Folse and Ryan Folse; and six great- grandchildren, Alexis LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc, Jeanne LeBlanc, Trent Lavasseur, Elizabeth Lavasseur and Trevor Folse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Boudoin Folse; one brother, Hampton Folse; and one great-grandchild, Jonathan LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He loved gardening and his grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2007 11:53AM Mamie Jackson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mamie Jackson, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her devoted niece, Jo Ann McCoy of Houma; two sisters, Almenta Hawkins of California and Rose Franklin of Houma; and one sister-in-law, Katherine Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odile Glober and James Jackson; five brothers, George, Abner, Edward, Clinton and James Jackson; one sister, Mary Jackson; and three sisters-in-law, Lillie, Alice and Bessie Jackson. She was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2007 11:51AM Irene Robichaux ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Verret Robichaux, 96, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Rae Bollinger and husband, Rodney, of Houma, and Marlyn Moran and husband, Larry, of Baton Rouge; one daughter-in-law, Marion Robichaux of Thibodaux; one brother, Norman Verret; 11 grandchildren, Carrie Gutridge of Coral Springs, Fla., Colby Robichaux of Thibodaux, Carla Huntwork of Baltimore, Ohio, Char Abadie of Houma, Galen Bollinger of Houma, Kenny Bollinger of Houma, Janet Bollinger of Houma, Lori Theriot of Houma, Devin Moran of Mobile, Ala., Edan Moran of Alexandria and Megan Moran of Denham Springs; 34 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar J. Robichaux Sr.; her parents, Frank and Ada Mayet Verret; one son, Edgar J. "Roby" Robichaux Jr.; and five brothers, Norris, Freddie, Menson, Oscar and Peter Verret. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2007 11:44AM Gail Thibodeaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gail S. Thibodeaux, 52, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Memorial services were held Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Thibodeaux; two sons, Jeff and Jeremy Thibodeaux; one daughter, Jennifer T. Lee and husband, Clarke; one sister, Betty "Poochie" Schouest; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Theresa Calistro Schouest; and one sister, Audrey Schouest. Smart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 18. 2007 12:15PM Carlton Deroche Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carlton "Wrench" Joseph Deroche Sr., 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:12 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bettencourt Deroche; four sons, Carlton J. "T" Deroche Jr. and wife, Emma, John W. Deroche and wife, Sherri, D avid K. Deroche and Toby D. Deroche and wife, Lori; three daughters, Judy D. Chaisson and husband, Dennis, Vickie "BB" Briggs and husband, Jay, and Wendy "Wee Wee" Brien and husband, Roy; one brother, Robert Deroche; one sister, Betty Ann Deroche Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Cecile Naquin Deroche; three brothers, Alton, Joseph "Speedy" Hebert and Leroy Deroche; and one sister, Christine Deroche Rakin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made for diabetes or cancer. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2007 12:19PM Roy Gilfour Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy "T-June" Gilfour, 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Birdie Dupre Gilfour; three sons, Dwayne Gilfour, Errol Gilfour Breaux and Todd Gilfour; two daughters, Donna Gilfour and Peggy Gilfour Aucoin; one brother, Wesley Gilfour; four sisters, Mildred G. Martin, Letia G. Alleman, Beverly G. Peltier and Anna G. Aysen; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius P. and Rose Adams Gilfour; one son, Darren Gilfour; and one brother, Roland "Red" Gilfour. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2007 12:20PM Robert Lindsay Jr. Robert Cliftion Lindsay Jr., 80, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007. No services are schedule. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Brown Lindsay; one son, John Lindsay Sr.; one daughter, Edith Cavanugh; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lindsay Sr.; his mother, Edith Taylor Lindsay; his stepmother, Marie Lofton Lindsay; two sons, Allan L. and Eddie C. Lindsay; and one brother, Wayne Lindsay. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2007 12:25PM Joel Messer Joel "Joey" Rufus Messer, 82, a resident of Greenwell Springs, died at his home Saturday, April 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to service time Friday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at 4 p.m. Friday at Morgantown Cemetery in Morgantown, Miss. He is survived by two daughters, Beckey Messer Hedglin and Jennifer Connors and husband, Frank; one son, Rick Messer and wife, Charlotte; four grandchildren, Jonathan Messer, Danny and Chris Hedglin and Kayli Connors; four great- grandchildren, Bryce and Alyssa Messer, Lauren and Meghan Hedglin; one brother, Luther Messer; and very close family friend, Tiffanie Stewart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloria Jeanette Morgan Messer; his parents, William Rufus Messer and Florence Rollins Messer; one grandson, Frankie Connors; and two sisters. He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and re-enlisted with the Air Force, totaling more than 23 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Seale Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 19. 2007 12:35PM Donald Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald "See Poose" James Babin, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.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 wife, Willa Mary Fitch Babin; three sons, Leonard Babin, David Wayne Babin and Donald Babin Jr. and wife, Donna; four daughters, Charlene Lovell and husband, L.J., Cheryl DeHart and husband, Mike, Roxanne Lirette and husband, Guy, and Kelly Songy and husband, Jayme; one sister, Barbara LeBoeuf; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Anthony and Levie Robichaux Babin; one brother, Murphy A. Babin Jr.; and one sister, Claire Marie Babin. He was honoree member of Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire Deptartment and constable for four years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:38PM Elsie Bates Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elsie Vedros Bates, 68, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Foret Percle; two brothers, Eugene Vedros and Clifton Vedros Jr.; three sisters, Wildred V. Bradford, Mildred V. Percle and Charlene Breaux; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Junius Foret; her second husband, Thomas Bates; her parents, Clifton Vedros Sr. and Anita Curole Vedros; and one daughter, Cherrie Ann Foret. She was a volunteer for many years at nursing homes and was a Girl Scout leader. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:42PM Kevin Cortez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kevin Joseph Cortez, 41, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. James Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Clarence "Foot" Cortez Sr. and Velma Molaison Cortez; one son, David Fritz Cortez; one daughter, Adrienne Elizabeth Cortez; two brothers, Clarence "Foot Jr." Cortez Jr. and Troy Cortez; and two sisters, Lorrie Rink and Tessie Cortez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:40PM Jason Delger Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jason Lee Delger, 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Carey Wayne Delger and Susan Delger of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Brenda Fletcher Naquin and Daniel Naquin of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Jessica Delger of Picayune; and his grandparents, Willie Marion Fletcher of Covington, Betty Jane Fletcher of Covington and Lenore Shepherd of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparent, Lucien Lee Delger. He was an apprentice mate with Delta Towing. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19 . 2007 12:07PM Annie Hennigan Annie Modicut Hennigan, 81, a native and resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with burial in Cooper Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Jeans of Merryville; one son, Keven Hennigan and wife, Donna, of Port Allen; two brothers, Donald Modicut and Marion Modicut, both of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Hennigan; one brother, Joe Modicut; four sisters, Effie Unbehagen, Mary Giammerse, Theresa Gueho and Sara Nola. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:42PM Victoria Koontz Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Victoria "Vickie" Bergeron Koontz, 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:13 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Memmonite Church. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dayne Koontz; three stepsons, Matt, Dale and Brian Koontz; one daughter, Tammy Foster; one brother, Henry "Bozo" Bergeron Jr.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Bergeron Sr. and Verna Comardelle Hartsell; and one son, Stanley J. Foster Jr. She was a member of Willowdale Ladies Golf Association. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:39PM Harris Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harris "Man" Joseph Martin, 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Karel Roddy and husband, Remy, of Houma; two brothers, Thaddeus Martin of Houma and Percy Martin of Montegut; one sister, Beulah Griffin of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Paula Smith and husband, John, of Houma, and Leah Hornsby and husband, John, of Prairieville; and five great- grandchildren, Victoria and Maria Smith, Hannah, Madelina and Luke Hornsby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maybelle Price Martin; his parents, Eddie Martin and Julia Lapeyrouse Martin; three brothers, Julius Martin, Lucius Martin and Alvin Martin; and two sisters, Sylvia Authement and Pearl Boudreaux. He was a boat owner and captain and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Council on Aging of Chauvin for 25 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:36PM Clay Prejean Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clay John Prejean, 92, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. He is survived by one brother, John Prejean; one sister, Velma "Larry" Dill; three grandchildren, Lucius Dufrene and wife, Crystal, Nyla Prestenbach and husband, Kevin, and Nedra Dufrene; seven great-grandchildren, Jenny Callais and husband, Eric, Kevin Jr. and Eva Prestenbach, Lindsey "Nunu" and Katelyn Dufrene and Nickey and Brandon Porrier; and one great-great-grandchild, Bastian Callais. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Marie LeBouef Prejean; his parents, Ferdinand and Odile Breaux Prejean; one daughter, Jean Dufrene; and three brothers, Leonie "Tickie", Ivy and Ferdinand Prejean Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:36PM Antoinette Rodrigue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoinette Ada Aucoin Rodrigue, 35, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her fiance, Jeremiah Redmond; her parents, Steve Aucoin Sr. and Geraldine Aucoin; one son, Todd Aucoin; one daughter, Brittney Rodrigue; one brother, Steve Aucoin Jr.; one sister, Desiree' Aucoin; one niece, Corin Toups; and her godchild, Byron Breaux Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2007 12:37PM Elnora Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elnora "El" Williams, 78, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans and Donaldsonville following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Elvira Robertson, Beverly Nelson and Margaret Brown; five sons, Oscar Crandle Sr., Leonard, Clarence Jr., Harry and Roland Williams Sr.; two sisters, Ceola Barnes and Victoria Martin; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Williams Sr.; her parents, Victoria and Willie Crandle Sr.; one sister, Genevieve Hudson; and three brothers, Harry, Eddie and Willie Crandle Jr. Williams and Southall of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 20. 2007 2:15PM Lillie Banks Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillie Mae Banks, 80, a native of Freeport, Texas, and resident of Gonzales and long-time resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007. 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 one son, Logan Banks; two daughters, Lillette Aptaker and Denella Freet; one brother, Richard Vallot; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Banks Sr.; her parents, Osey and Beulah Vallot; one daughter, Celia Steger; and two brothers, James Osey Vallot and Victor Vallot. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:12PM Azora Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Azor a Marie Portier Bergeron, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pellerin of Houma, and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere. She was a retired bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens for 22 years. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:17PM Marjorie Chatagnier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marjorie Hebert Chatagnier, 88, a native of Orange, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Naquin and husband, O'neil, Brenda Blanchard and husband, Jerry, and Slyvia Tastet and husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Chatagnier Sr. and wife, Mary; one former daughter-in-law, Alice Lemaire; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hampton Chatagnier; her companion, Alvin Foret; her parents, Moise Hebert and Velma Poche Hebert; one daughter, Patricia Chatagnier; one brother, Garland Hebert; one sister, Delores Carroll; and four grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:09PM Adam Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam Hebert, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Kentwood, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gertrude Rodrigue Hebert; one son, Keith Hebert; one foster son, Bobby Creel; three daughters, Charlene Hebert, Phyllis Hebert, Elizabeth Hebert Morrow and husband, Scott; one foster daughter, Tammy Crowder and husband, Robert; one sister, Elsie Brassette; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Bates, Justin Hebert and Christopher Hebert, Scott James, Dawn Marie Morrow, Adam Morrow, Joseph, Blaine and Dustin Crowder and Tiffany Creel; and two great-grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Bates. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Lorentine Hebert; five brothers, Clarence, Herbert, Lawrence, Claude and Norman Hebert; and two sisters, Virgis Naquin and Ethel Arabie. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Raceland. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:14PM Leola Hymel Leola Pollet Hymel, 77, a native of Paulina and resident of Vacherie, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip's Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Maurice Hymel Jr.; one son, John Hymel; one daughter, Carol Hymel and husband, Kynan; three grandchildren, Ashley, Aimee and Austin Webre; one sister, Shirley Pollet Vicknair and husband, LeRoy; and two sisters-in-law, Eve and Jean Pollet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guyton and Linda St. Pierre Pollet; and two brothers, Guy Pollet and Lester Pollet. Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:13PM Calvin Livas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Calvin Livas, 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Livas Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Clara "Classy" Livas; two sons, Trumaine J. Livas and Mitchell Harris; one foster son, Julius Johnson; three brothers, James L. Livas of Algiers; George C. Livas of New Orleans; and Alvin Livas, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George C. Livas and Susie Redmond Livas. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express Freight Line. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:19PM Ruth Livas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Brown Livas, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Joseph Livas Jr. and wife, Martha, James Livas, Larry Livas and wife, Linda, and Terrance Livas and wife, Faye; one daughter, JoAnn Ellis and husband, Leroy; two brothers, James Brown Jr. and Isaac Brown Sr.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Livas Sr.; her parents Alma P. Brown and the Rev. James Brown Sr.; one daughter, Lorraine Livas Johnson; two brothers, Joseph Brown and Junius Brown; one sister, Rebecca Brown; and her grandparents, Joseph Brown and Elmer Brown. She was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church and served on the Steward Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:15PM LeRoss Nixon LeRoss Nixon, 52, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Louella Holly of Raceland; four brothers, Chester Nixon Jr., Cassius Nixon, Dernell Nixon and Clark Nixon, all of Houma; three sisters, Lisa Scruggs and husband, Gayland, of Texas, Penny Williams and husband, Lester, of Houma and Doretha Blink of California. He was preceded in death by his father, Washington Holly; and his stepfather, Chester Nixon Sr. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:13PM Darriona Patterson Darriona Patterson, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 13, 2007. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Renaida Brown and Darrell Patterson of Raceland; one sister, Destiny Brown of Raceland; her grandparents, Katerana Sand ers, Renaldo Sanders, Clarence Davis and Sharon Davis; and her great-grandparents, Evelena Short, Henry Bickham, Lucille Mayo, Thomas Mayo and Maude Jones. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cynthia Patterson; and her great- grandparents, Ophelia Patterson, Fannie Mae Davis and Howard Jones Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:12PM Arnolia Porter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arnolia Stoves Porter, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion and care keeper, Curven Castle Jr.; six nephews, Noble Patterson Jr., Charles Barabin Jr., Ron Barabin, Nathaniel Patterson, Sean Patterson and Brian Bass; four nieces, Dr. Glenda Patterson, Mary Louisie Patterson, Jean Carol Barabin and Tiffany Bass Howard; and one sister, Alzena Stoves Barabin. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Stoves; two brothers, Benjamin Stoves and Larry Stoves; four sisters, Ann Thompson, Earline Patterson, Iona Barnes and Jacquelyn Bass; and her grandparents, Jimmie and Lillie Sims and Charlie and Suzanne Stoves. She was Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. She was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish schools for 33 years. She enjoyed bowling and cooking. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:18PM Olive Rome Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olive Marie Larousse Rome, 87, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6:56 a.m. Thursday April 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m.today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Margie Loupe, Jane Brown and husband, Ed, Linda Fay Landry and husband, Charles, and Gail Vidrine and husband, Charlie; one brother, Edne Larousse; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Exso Augusta Rome; one son, Jerral Joseph Rome; one son-in-law, Michael Loupe; two brothers, Felix and Desire' Larousse; three sisters, Uranie Martinez, Elise Nicholas, and Elmira Adams; one grandson, Mickey Landry; and one great-granddaughter, Traci Duplantis. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 2:20PM Ruth Taylor Ruth Eileen Taylor, 81, a native and resident of Slidell, died Wednesday, April 17, 2007. Visitation and services will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by one niece, Joellen Bruney; one nephew, Donnie Feather and wife, Beverly; one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Feather; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angus Taylor; her parents, Frank and Cora Mitchell; one son, Jerry King; three brothers, Herman Mitchell, Meade Feather and Donald Feather; and one sister, Mary Prestenback. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================