Obituaries for DECEMBER 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 2: 11 December through 20 December Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Jan 2008 PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ********************************************** 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 11. 2007 11:59AM Earl Adams Earl "E.J." Adams, 82, a native and resident of Larose, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Mae C. Adams; two sons, Lefty Adams and Karl Adams; one sister, Myrtle Matherne; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Louise Adams; and one daughter, Barbara Adams. He was retired from the Wildlife and Fisheries and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 11:58AM Eva Dean Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eva Evalina Verdin Dean, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Dean Sr. of Dulac; four daughters, Evalina Pellegrin and husband, Ricky, of Covington, Earline "Kookie" Collins and husband, T-Bruce, Arlene "Teet" LeBoeuf and husband, Rodney Sr., and Tara D. Fitch and husband, Zac, of Houma; one brother, Joseph Vernis "BaZoo" Verdin of Dulac; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Verdin Sr. and Alice Verrett Verdin; one son, John Norris Dean Jr.; seven brothers, Joseph H. "Pete" Verdin, Anthony R. "Goin" Verdin, Paul Curtis "Putt" Verdin, Paul Jessie "Jess" Verdin, Freddie Verdin, Albert "Toot Say" Verdin and John Norris "Lip-T" Verdin; and four sisters, Mildred "Taun" Verdin, Mary E. "GeGes" Dean, Rose Marie "Vic" Lodrigue and Elsie Mae Verrett. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 11:59AM Annie Falgout Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie "Nan" Marcel Falgout, 93, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one grandson, Kerry Levron and wife, Tina; two great- grandchildren, Angelle Levron and Tyler Boquet; and one son-in-law, Godfrey Levron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester "Jesse" Falgout; her parents, Narcisse "Nat" and Anjil Hebert Marcel; and two daughters, Joyce F. Levron and one infant daughter. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:00PM Shirley Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley B. Folse, 78, a native of Larose and resident of Mathews, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. She is survived by four sons, Gerard Folse and wife, Janet, Ferrel Folse and wife, Marlene, Bryan Folse and wife, Karen, and Kurt Folse; five daughters, Glorietta Chiasson and husband, Douglas, Maureen Foret and husband, Ronald, Madonna Eschette and husband, Weldon, Monica Hoffpauir and husband, Doug, and Angela Falgout and husband, Frankie; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jules G. Folse; and her parents, Cleveland and Elise B. Bellanger. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:01PM Tessie Gautreaux Tessie France Falgout Gautreaux, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. She is survived by three daughters, Patsy F. Gautreaux, Donna Falgout and Pamela F. McGee; three brothers, Thomas "T.J." France, Joseph France and Herman France; one sister, Louella F. Labit; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alex Falgout; her second husband, Murphy Gautreaux; her parents, Herbert and Lucia Baudoin France; one daughter, Judy F. Ledet; three brothers, Herbert Jr., Ephy and Lester France; and two sisters, Hazel Baar and Shirley Marshall. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of South Louisiana, 6500 Main St., Houma, LA 70360. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:02PM Ralph Gray Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ralph Lewis Gray, 72, a native of Thibodaux, a longtime resident of Morgan City and recently a resident of Lafayette, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. A time of remembrance and reflection will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Masonic service will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with funeral and memorial services to follow. A private family burial will be in Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Melva Gray of Lafayette; one brother, Stephen B. Gray and wife, Dorothy, of Thibodaux; one nephew, John Stephen Gray and wife, Cordula Roser Gray, of New Orleans; one great-niece, Gwendolyn Gala Gray; one stepson, Kyle Clement of Lafayette; and one stepdaughter, Jennifer Clement of Columbia, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Ralph Gray; and his mother, Seawillow Pipkin Gray. He attended grade school and high school in Thibodaux, graduating from Thibodaux College High School (now E.D.White) in 1953. He first attended Nicholls State University before transferring to ULL, where he earned a degree in business administration in 1957. After a year working for the state as a social worker, he moved to Morgan City to begin a long, distinguished and exceptionally successful business career. He fulfilled his dream of working for himself when, together with the late Dudley Gautreaux, he established DuRal's Men Store. This, like all of his vent ures, was an immediate success. He managed and operated Morgan City's favorite men's store for the next 29 years before retiring to give full attention to his most challenging undertaking and first love, investing in the stock market. Here, too, he achieved immediate success. In addition to pursuing his stock investments, he also found time, as an owner of J.R. Gray Barge Co. and G&H Barge Fabrication and Repair LLC, to serve on the board of directors where he provided sage counsel and quality business and investment advice that was instrumental in helping these companies, managed by John Gray, his nephew, to expand in size, profitability and stature. Once he retired, he was able to take time to travel the world and to delve into his lifelong interest in the spiritual realm. Always a devoted Christian, he showed no preference to denomination, regularly attending the First Baptist Church in Morgan City, although he was officially a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux. In Lafayette he participated in services at the Methodist Church. He also devoted himself to the work of the Masons, acting as a Master Mason and member of Doric 205 Masonic Lodge in Morgan City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:07PM Paula Legendre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paula Gaubert Legendre, 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Legendre; her parents, Emily Ledet and Lange Gaubert; four brothers, Hercules, Simon, Lionel and Billy Gaubert; and three sisters, Corinne Bourgeois, Levie Gaubert and Lucy Mae Gros. She retired in 1968 after 30 years as the first female county office manager for the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. She was temporary chairman of Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a grand regent with the Catholic Daughters of America. She volunteered at the St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Altrua Club, the local Garden Club and Thibodaux Home Demonstration Club. She was a lifelong member of Bayou Country Club and an avid golfer winning the 1961 B.C.C. 6th Flight, 1964 B.C.C. 1st flight runner up and the 1966 B.C.C. President's Cup Finalist. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:07PM Johnny Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnny J. Pellegrin, 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Guy Pellegrin, Johnny L. Pellegrin and Theodore "Ted" Pellegrin; one daughter, Veronica P. Wilden; two brothers, Hursman Pellegrin and Raymond Pellegrin; two sisters, Noeline P. Plaisance and Mary P. Dantin; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Noeline Adams Pellegrin; his parents, Oville and Leona B. Pellegrin; and one sister, Mabel P. Ledet. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:09PM Stella Terracina Stella Ruffino Terracina, 85, a native of Amite and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Frank Terracina of Thibodaux; one sister, Mary Checchin of Illinois; and four brothers, Louis Ruffino of Baton Rouge, Joe Ruffino of Baton Rouge, Sam Ruffino of Independence and Nunzio Ruffino of Amite. She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Stephen Terracina; her parents, Louis Ruffino and Louisa Insinna Ruffino; four sisters, Lucy Costanza, Pamela Alack, Josie Burrell and Rosie Ruffino; and two brothers, John Ruffino and Tony Ruffino. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:10PM Lewis Williams Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lewis Wayne Williams Sr., 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Haynesville, died after a long illness Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Mortuary Chapel. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandra H. Williams of Haynesville; four daughters, Stacey Chiasson, Melisa Adams and husband, John, Vicki Billiout and husband, Tilden, and Beth Clark and husband, Greg; four sons, Todd Chiasson and wife, Rhonda, Bill Chiasson and wife, Tammy, Lewis Williams Jr. and Jamie Williams and wife, Chrissy; his mother, Audrie Williams; three sisters, Sandra Moore, Mary Thomasie and Beverly Theofield; one brother, James Williams; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Williams; one daughter, Ava Chiasson; one sister, Jackie Kelso; and one brother, Robert Troy Williams. Bailey Mortuary Inc. in Haynesville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 11. 2007 12:12PM Doris Zeringue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris P. Zeringue, 85, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by two sons, Simon Jr. and Daniel Zeringue; one daughter, Mary "Bonnie" Zeringue; 24 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Adam and Mary Bourgeois Perkins; one son, William Zeringue; and one daughter, Yvonne Theriot. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 12. 2007 9:58AM Noel Brumfield II Noel Vincent "Vince" Brumfield II, 36, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Georgetown, Texas, died at his home Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Religious service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Green Oaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Worley; his father, Noel Addison Brumfield; one sister, Amy Stepp; one niece, Jessica Noel Stepp; one nephew, Derick Wayne Edwards; and his grandfather, Powell Worley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Noel Vincent and Bernice Addison Brumfield and Frances Gardner Worley. He was a certified gemologist and manager with Kay Jewelers in Georgetown. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:03AM Angela Cortez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angela M. Cortez, 49, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jason A. Cortez; her mother, Helen M. Martinez; two sons, Toby and Drake Cortez; two brothers, Marshall Martinez and Sammy Martinez; and three sisters, Phyllis Usey, Paula Gravois and Christine Louviere. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Martinez; and one brother, Blaise Martinez. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:03AM Clarence Dusenberry Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Anthony "Chipper" Dusenberry Jr., 58, a native of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Thursday at First Baptist Church of Gray. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his estranged wife, Donna; his stepfather, Kenneth Combs; four daughters, Betty June and Brittney Dusenberry, Brandi D. Billiot and Burgandy D. Easter and husband, Ivan; two brothers, David Boquet and wife, Anna, and Kenneth Dusenberry and wife, Peggy; four sisters, Bonnie Kellogg and husband, David, Bobbie Trahan and husband, Richard, Carol Ann Covington and husband, Cub, and Mona Faye Sevin and husband, Cyrus; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Walgamotte; his parents, Clarence Dusenberry Sr. and Doris Combs; and one brother, Thomas Dusenberry. He worked for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office with the K-9 Unit before retiring with illness. Robert D. Mackel and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:01AM Robert LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert A. "Baloon" LeBlanc, 87, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elma Boudreaux LeBlanc; one daughter, Mary L. Luquette; two nieces, Judy Schexnayder and husband, Johnny, and Ethel Miller and husband, Ronald; and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph LeBlanc and Louisa Gros LeBlanc; one son, James Joseph LeBlanc; and one brother, Adley "Black" LeBlanc. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 284. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 9:59AM Gertrude Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertrude Cheramie Matherne, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. She is survived by two daughters, Christine M. Hohensee and husband, Winston, and Trudy M. Shaddinger and husband, Jerome; three sons, Patrick and wife, Faye, Perry and wife, Tammy and Zane Matherne; 12 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elvin P. Matherne; her parents, Kadie Gisclair Cheramie and Adam P. Cheramie; two daughters, Patricia Ella and Beverly Ann Matherne; one sister, Amy C. Olivier; and two brothers, Adam P. Cheramie Jr. and Umel Cheramie. She was a past longtime employee of Dufrene's Bakery and was of the Catholic faith. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:01AM Carol Thomas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carol Thomas, 58, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Johnson Ridge in Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Thomas of Thibodaux; one son, Dion Thomas of Thibodaux; three daughters, Carolyn Sylvester, LaKeshia Johnson and Kendra Sugarman, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Wilbert Thomas and Lionel Thomas of Raceland; three sisters, Evola Crawford of New Orleans, Shirley Hampton and Lula Thomas of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Thomas and Eldora Thomas; one sister, Ledora Thomas; and his grandparents, Ben and Stella Thomas. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:00AM Tommy Toups Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tommy J. Toups, 64, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marion Manor; three sons, Joey Toups and wife, Tammy, Ted Toups and Todd Toups; two daughters, Dana Toups and husband, Dwayne Champagne and Teashea Toups; one stepdaughter, Jerri Villavaso and husband Brad; nine brothers, Donavan, Cleary, Kearney, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy "Joe" and Lane Toups; four sisters, Delores Forman, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Cathy Durio; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bess Dufrene Toups; two brothers, Alvin and Sandy "Pap" Toups; and three sisters, Lois Walker, Wanda Toups and Shillie Sampey. He was past king of Vacherie/Gheens Community Center and a member of Louisiana Shrimper's Association. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of South Louisiana. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 12. 2007 10:00AM Violet Watts Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Violet Stokes Watts, 85, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at 10 a.m. Friday in Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her one daughter, Derinda Saucier; and her faithful companions, Annie Girl and Choux-Choux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmoth Watts; her parents, Clarence Stokes and Marion Rivette; and one sister, Irene Stokes. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 12. 2007 11:00PM Alton Campbell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton Earl Campbell, 76, a native of Cross, Texas, and resident of Montegut, died at 6:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Montegut Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 6 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wilson Campbell; three sons, Alton Earl Jr. "Rusty" and wife, Audrey, Benny Franklin and wife, Punkin, and Clifford and wife, Cheryl; one daughter, Tajuana "T.J." Pellegrin and husband, Keith; one sister, Elizabeth Crowder; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six step- grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnie Campbell and Lillie Mosley Campbell. He was a Master Mason and a past Master in Bellville, Cross Plains and Vernon, Texas. He was a member of the Unity Lodge No. 627 and chapter and council of Houma. He was an Eastern Star and past worthy patron of chapter 611, Bellville, Vernon chapter 424 and A.W. Connely chapter 117 of Houma. He was a member of Montegut Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 Grace Dugas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Frances Scurto Dugas, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Paul Dugas Sr. of Houma; one son, James Paul Dugas Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Denise Rosenbluth and husband, David, of Dallas and Kimberly Bishop and husband, Stuart, of Lafayette; eight brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Scurto and Dorothy Doiron Scurto; and three brothers and sisters. She was a teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 Mitch Fanguy Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mitch "Peanut" Fanguy Jr., 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mona Navarre Fanguy; his mother, Ruby Daigle Fanguy; three daughters, Angela LeBoeuf and husband, Jerome, Lisa Deroche and husband, Milton, and Sheri Fanguy; four brothers, Lawrence Davis, Clifford "Bear" Sr., Philip and Kenneth Fanguy; one sister, Darlene Fanguy; and one grandson, Desmond LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchel Fanguy Sr.; and one sister, Charlotte Fanguy. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 Lottie Gaston Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lottie Stringer Gaston, 88, a native of Chauvin and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:12 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 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 St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Winston C. Gaston and wife, Diane, of Mathews; three daughters, Rosalie Coleman and husband, Wayne, of Franklin, Brenda Guidry and husband, Emile, of Mathews and Patricia J. Gaston of Franklin; three brothers, Hubert "Snow" Stringer Jr. of Houma, Gervais Stringer of Winterhaven, Fla., and Steven Stringer of Bourg; two sisters, Kate Price of Bourg and Louella Rogers of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Leo Gaston; her parents, Hubert Stringer Sr. and Ernestine Babin Stringer; two brothers, Warren Stringer and Willard "Pete" Stringer; and one sister, Gloria Stringer. She was a homemaker and a member of Golden Meadow Ladies Altar Society and Church Quilting Group. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 Bevelyn Himel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bevelyn Richard Himel, 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, L.A. Himel Jr.; her children, Laura H. Cancienne and husband, Harold, Louis III and wife, Marie, Myrthe H. McElroy and husband, Wayne, and Jean and wife, Chastity; one brother, Kenneth Richard; one sister, Claudine R. Mosier; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Michelle; her parents, August and Lucy May R. Richard and Sylvester and Florence R. Pennison; and two brothers, Marvin and Gerald Richard. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Bernadette Catholic Church or Bayou Region Hospice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 Michael LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Edward LeBoeuf, 30, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church at 193 Lake Long Drive (lower Bayou Blue), honoring and celebrating the life of Michael Edward LeBoeuf, who was called home to the Lord. He is the husband of Cassity Sue Aucoin LeBoeuf; father of Mason Thomas LeBoeuf and Madison Mae LeBoeuf; son of Edward Joseph LeBoeuf Jr. and Diana Fitkin LeBoeuf; son-in-law of Thomas Edward Aucoin and Susan Gagliano Aucoin; brother of Michelle "Shelly" LeBoeuf and Kendra LeBoeuf Chatagnier and husband, Bradley Chatagnier; brother-in-law of Catrina Aucoin Arnaud and husband, Kody Arnaud; uncle of Riley Keith Arnaud; and grandson of Edward Joseph LeBoeuf Sr. and Berniece "Bunny" LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank Fitkin and Lula Mae Mays Fitkin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Michael Edward LeBoeuf Memorial Fund at Coastal Commerce Bank. ======================== December 13. 2007 Gertrude Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2 007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertrude Cheramie Matherne, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. She is survived by two daughters, Christine M. Hohensee and husband, Winston, and Trudy M. Shaddinger and husband, Jerome; three sons, Patrick and wife, Faye, Perry and wife, Tammy and Zane Matherne; 12 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elvin P. Matherne; her parents, Kadie Gisclair Cheramie and Adam P. Cheramie; two daughters, Patricia Ella and Beverly Ann Matherne; one sister, Amy C. Olivier; and two brothers, Adam P. Cheramie Jr. and Umel Cheramie. She was a past longtime employee of Dufrene's Bakery and was of the Catholic faith. ======================== December 13. 2007 Jayne Sommer Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jayne A. Sommer, 53, a native of Denison, Iowa, and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Richard Larkin; her father, Melvin P. Sommer; two stepdaughters, Kristine Larkin and Brittany Manninen; one brother, Glenn Sommer; four sisters, Sue Segebart, Nancy Narakas, Linda Mundt and Vicki Sommer; and one grandchild, Ava Manninen. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Albrecht Sommer. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 13. 2007 James Theriot Jr. James P. Theriot Jr., 60, a native of Houma and resident of Mountain Home, Ark., died at Hospice House Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. A Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, with military honors to follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Paula Theriot of Mountain Home; his mother, Corinne Theriot of Houma; two brothers, David Theriot and wife, Judy, of Sterling, Kan., and Joe Theriot and wife, Tina, of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Anne Watson and husband, Bill, of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Angela Brown and husband, Kenneth, of Bayou Blue; his adopted brother, Larry Voss; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, James Pierre Theriot. He was a retired production specialists with Dow Chemicals, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Alley-White American Legion Post No. 52. He was a parishioner of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and served as an Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Legion of Mary and the Marian Movement of Priests, a member of the Fisherman Council Knights of Columbus No. 7353 and a member and past faithful navigator of Father Henry Chinery Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 2060. Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 14. 2007 12:33PM Cleveland Alleman Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleveland "Junior Boy" Alleman Jr., 67, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Renella Guidry Alleman; one son, Brian Anthony Alleman and wife, Dena, of Mooresville, N.C.; two daughters, Ceclia Williamson and husband, Gerald of Corona, Calif., and Anna Mae Eschete and husband, Steven; one brother, Robert Lee Alleman and wife, Mayola; one sister, Sylvia Pollet and husband, Wayne; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Alleman Sr. and Cecelia Mae Ledet Alleman; his father-in-law, Paul Yancy; his mother-in-law, Anna Lee Breaux Guidry; and one brother, Bobby Alleman. He was a member of the Lion's Club, the Cajun French Music Association and was an avid member of the Pit Stop Crew. He was a Navy, Army and National Guard veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. His philosophy was "A stranger is just a friend you have not met yet." Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:28PM Helen Canafax Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Frazier Canafax, 88, a native of Cooper, Texas, and resident of Youngsville, died at her home at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at David Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Church of the Convenant. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park. She is survived by three daughters, Marie C. Songe and husband, Everett, of Carrier, Miss., Joyce C. Keller of Houma and Carol C. Miller and husband, Harold, of Youngsville; five sisters, Edith Story of Seal Beach, Calif., Norma Sumrall of Gretna, Mickey Cash of Leonard, Texas, and Kay Frazier of Grant, Okla.; one brother, Whitney Frazier of Kosse, Texas; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Canafax; her parents, John Ben and Ethel B. Frazier; two sisters, Bennie Woods and Eloise Brown; one brother, Gene L. Frazier; and one son-in-law, Paul J. Keller. She was a 29-years resident of Houma before her husband was transferred to Lafayette by J.R. McDermott in 1966. After moving to Lafayette, she pursued a career in real estate, working 22 years and retiring in 1998. She was an avid bowler for years and held different offices in several leagues in the Louisiana Women's Bowling Association. She was a member of The Church of the Covenant in Lafayette. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hospice Care of Louisiana, 302 LaRue France, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Pallbearers will be Richard Songe, George Keller, Johnny Miller, Chad Benoit, Tommy Benoit, Casey Songe and Brett Gotreaux. David Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:29PM Shirley Cheramie ` Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Usey Kiff Cheramie, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Ozema Cheramie; four sons, Troy Kiff, Edward James Kirschenhunter, John Wayne Kirschenhunter and Wayne W. Mason; one daughter, Shirley K. Landry; numerous brothers and sisters; four grandchildren; and one gr eat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Jeannie Bonvillian Usey. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:32PM Stephanie Evans Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stephanie Weber Evans, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James Catholic Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Angela Barnett and husband, T.L., Bridget Evans and Evelina Cohen; one son, Israel Evans III; one brother, Raymond Weber Sr.; three sisters-in-law, Delores Murray, Lisa and Helena Weber; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel Evans Jr.; her parents, Beatrice Oubre Weber and John Weber Sr.; and one brother, John Weber Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:32PM Lawrence Forristal Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence Forristal Sr., 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gainsville, Ark., died at Teche Regional Medical Center, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Taylor Forristal of Morgan City; two sons, Lawrence Forristal Jr. and wife, Teffanie, of Bayou L' Ourse, and Michael Wade Forristal of Morgan City; two daughters, Brenda Lois Griggs of Thibodaux and Linda Sue Tabor and husband, Mark, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Charles and Henry Forristal, both of California; three sisters, Ellen Williams of Flordia, Dorothy Ann Kolb of Arkansas and Margaret Ward of Missouri; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Alexander Forristal; and his parents, Thomas and Norma Stackhouse Forristal. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:33PM Eugenia Gilmore Eugenia B. Gilmore, 84, a native of Algiers and resident of Belle Rose, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Private religious service will be Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. She is survived by three sons, Paul Gilmore and wife, Alice, Ladon Gilmore and Mike Gilmore; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Oliver Gilmore. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:34PM Kenneth Lambert Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Ray "Kennybone" Lambert Jr., 20, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at noon Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth R. Sr. and Brenda Lee Chatagnier; two sisters, Jennifer Blanchard and husband, Evan, and Jessica Lambert; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Quinnie Lambert. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Lirette and his biological grandfather, Junius Chatagnier. Donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:35PM Michael LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Edward LeBoeuf, 30, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church at 193 Lake Long Drive (lower Bayou Blue), honoring and celebrating the life of Michael Edward LeBoeuf, who was called home to the Lord. He is the husband of Chassity Sue Aucoin LeBoeuf; father of Mason Thomas LeBoeuf and Madison Mae LeBoeuf; son of Edward Joseph LeBoeuf Jr. and Diana Fitkin LeBoeuf; son-in-law of Thomas Edward Aucoin and Susan Gagliano Aucoin; brother of Michelle "Shelly" LeBoeuf and Kendra LeBoeuf Chatagnier and husband, Bradley Chatagnier; brother-in-law of Catrina Aucoin Arnaud and husband, Kody Arnaud; uncle of Riley Keith Arnaud; and grandson of Edward Joseph LeBoeuf Sr. and Berniece "Bunny" LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank Fitkin and Lula Mae Mays Fitkin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Michael Edward LeBoeuf Memorial Fund at Coastal Commerce Bank. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:36PM Evence Quatrevingt Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evence "E.J." Quatrevingt, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patsy Guidry Quatrevingt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Quatrevingt and Lydie Martin Quartrevingt; three brothers, Jules, Curtis and E.J. Quartrevingt; and one sister, Modress Q. Degruise. He was a retired employee of Lafourche Telephone Company and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:37PM Bobby Sampey Bobby J. Sampey, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Agatha M. Bourgeois Sampey; one son, Timothy M. Sampey; and two brothers, Godwin J. Sampey and Nelson P. Sampey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah J. and Aline M. Breaux Sampey. He was a security guard for Southern Guard and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 3665 and American Legion Post No. 349. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:38PM Warmouth Short Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warmouth "Sun" Short Jr., 80, a native of Gibson and resident of Jackson, Miss., died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Annie Stewart and husband, Larry, of Gibson, Diane Sutton and husband, Jimmy, of Jackson, Connie Rhines and husband, Theodore, of Luling, and Iris Short of Gibson; four sons, Carl Short and wife, Judy, of Chauvin, Adrian Short and wife, Susan, of Houma, and Randy Short and Jason Short and wife, Ameiquia, both of Gibson; two sisters, Veola Mitchell of Gibson and Ruth Singleton of Morgan City; two brothers, Norris Short and wife, Dolly, of Gibson and William Short of Amelia; 30 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Onita Collins Short; his parents, Bertha Calloway Short and Warmouth Short Sr.; one daughter, Sharon Short; two sisters, Birginia S. Singleton and Deloris Short; four brothers, Robert, Herbert, Cleve and Berwick Short; and two grandchildren, Jeremy Short and Albert Short. West Haven Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 14. 2007 12:39PM Isabelle Simon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isabelle "Aunt Belle" Lassere Simon, 93, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. 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. She is survived by one son, Peddy Simon and wife, Rita; one daughter, Alida S. Landry and husband, Thom; one brother, Norman Lasserre; one sister, Lucette Hanlin; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sindey Simon; her parents, John and Celina Brack Lassere; one son; one daughter; seven brothers, O'Neil, Frank, Numa, Lincoln, Gasper, Malcom and Johnny Lassere; two sisters, Oline Brazan and Doris Jablonski; and two grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Adorer of Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 15. 2007 12:08AM Cleveland Alleman Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleveland "Junior Boy" Alleman Jr., 67, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Renella Guidry Alleman; one son, Brian Anthony Alleman and wife, Dena, of Mooresville, N.C.; two daughters, Ceclia Williamson and husband, Gerald of Corona, Calif., and Anna Mae Eschete and husband, Steven; one brother, Robert Lee Alleman and wife, Mayola; one sister, Sylvia Pollet and husband, Wayne; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Alleman Sr. and Cecelia Mae Ledet Alleman; his father-in-law, Paul Yancy; his mother-in-law, Anna Lee Breaux Guidry; and one brother, Bobby Alleman. He was a member of the Lion's Club, the Cajun French Music Association and was an avid member of the Pit Stop Crew. He was a Navy, Army and National Guard veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. His philosophy was "A stranger is just a friend you have not met yet." Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 15. 2007 12:04AM Nelson Constant Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nelson Constant, 92, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lena Naquin Constant; two brothers, Lloyd Rodney Constant of Kraemer and Keneth "Boze" Constant of Schriever; one sister, Jeanne C. Michot of Napoleonville; four sons, Philip Constant and wife, Betty, Michael Constant and wife, Jennifer, of Thibodaux, Thomas "Tommy" Constant and wife, Angie, of Houma and Edward Constant and wife, Gwen, of Santa Maria, Calif.; one daughter, June Owens of Thibodaux; 22 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson J. Constant and Georgiana Viosca Constant; one brother, Reed Constant; two sisters, Denise C. Borne and Georgiana C. Kraemer; two daughters, Kathleen C. (Nickey) Blanchard and Anne C. Redhage; and one grandson, Lon Mortsol. As a young man he worked in his father's general store, delivered ice house to house in Choupic, Chackbay and Kraemer. He worked for Humble Oil Co. for 25 years. After his retirement he farmed soybeans, raised crawfish and planted a garden. He served as a charter member of the North Lafourche Levee District. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 15. 2007 12:03AM Mary Curole Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann Tastet Curole, 63, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Nolan "Keno" Curole; two daughters, Melissa Ann Curole and Rene' C. Schempp and husband, Scott; four brothers, Anatole "Butch" Tastet Jr., Timothy "Timmy" Curole, Tommy Tastet and Terry Tastet; two sisters, Janice T. Gaudet and Rosswella T. Chiasson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anatole Paul and Agnes Marie Martinez Tastet; one infant child; and one brother, Donald J. Tastet. She was a retired Lafourche Parish schoolteacher and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 15. 2007 12:03AM Clarence Hamilton Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Hamilton Jr., 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 on Sanders Street. He is survived by his mother, Ora Mae Williams of Thibodaux; 11 daughters, Colette Hamilton, Deniesha Hamilton, Anjannette Hamilton, Lisa Pierre, Nysha Smith, Laquisha Hamilton, Kenna Hamilton, Shelly Hamilton, Shenilka Hamilton, Crystal Hamilton and Nikki Hamilton, all of Thibodaux; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Wagner and Kimberly Dumas of Thibodaux; five sons, Clarence Wagner Hamilton, Jarvis Hamilton, Clarence Lee Nelson, Joshua Nelson and Rynell Nelson, all of Thibodaux; one brother, Bertrand Hamilton of Napoleonville; eight sisters, Audrey Lee, Shirley Francis, Brenda Hamilton and Gail Hamilton of New Orleans, Lois Swing, Sandra Campbell, Geraldine Hamilton and Patricia Hamilton of Thibodaux; and 33 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Hamilton Sr.; and his grandparents, Otonce Williams and Charley Williams and Emma Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 15. 2007 12:02AM Weldon Mitchell Weldon A. Mitchell, 97, a native of St . Jo, Texas, a former resident of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, William "Mike" Mitchell and Larry Mitchell and wife, Linda; two daughters, Andra M. Oncale and Randy M. Chauvin and husband, Larry; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Jane Mitchell; and his parents, William and Louella Dyer Mitchell. He was retired from Exxon Pipeline. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 15. 2007 12:02AM Hudson Tabor Hudson Joseph Tabor, 86, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Larry Tabor, Ernest Tabor, Ray Tabor and Percy "Peanut" Tabor; three daughters, Melba Tabor, Bettyann Cortez and Emelda Rink; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Molaison Tabor; his parents, Leo Tabor and Zeolide Benoit Tabor; three brothers, Ed, Wallace and George Tabor; and five sisters, Irene Ordoyne, Adeline Hebert, Clon Delatte, Florence Hebert and Aida Ordoyne; and three grandchildren, Jayenese Tabor, Jacob Tabor and Raymond Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 16. 2007 Howard Coupel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Howard G. Coupel, 79, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Michael Coupel and wife, Terry Richoux Coupel; one brother, Allen Coupel; one sister, Mildred Coupel Hebert; two grandchildren, Nicole Coupel Chaisson and husband, Andre, and Michael T. Coupel and fiancee, Rachel Morvant; three great-grandchildren, Destyni Chaisson, Brittani Chaisson and Hannah Coupel; and two step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Billiot and Grant Billiot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Coupel; his parents, Joseph and Rosalie Coupel; and four brothers, Harry, Douglas, Clifton and Alex Coupel. He was a veteran of World War II of the U.S. Navy Airman and U.S. Army Paratroopers. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 16. 2007 Juliet LeBlanc Picture Juliet Daunis LeBlanc, 99, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. She is survived by her two daughters, Dona and Sheila LeBlanc; and one sister, Shirley McMurray. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Donald LeBlanc; her parents, L.V. and Louise Levron Daunis; one brother, Earl Daunis; and three sisters, Louise Bauland, Jeanne Fabregas and Ura Lee Daunis. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Pallbearers will be Kenny Hamner, Mike Myers, Tommy Ber, Don McDaniel, Harold Breaux and Hal Bauland. Her family wishes to offer their sincerest thanks and appreciation to health care providers, Dr. Russel Henry and Kim Chruma of Bayou Health Care. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 16. 2007 Francis Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Joseph Pitre, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at the Samart-Mothe Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rovina Arceneaux; two sons, Roy and Charles Pitre; two daughters, Edwina Duncanson and Charlene Pitre; one brother, Robert Pitre; and one sister, Nora Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Argentina Bychurch Pitre; two brothers, Eusebe and Volcare; and three sisters, Stella Cantrelle, Louisa Griffin and Lula Saia. She was a Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 16. 2007 Jarrett Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jarrett Michael Christopher Scott, 21, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bobtown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Betty Scott, Michael Adams and Jimmy Blackwell; one son, Daviante Michael Christopher Scott; one daughter, Zamaya Jones; six brothers, Leveron Scott, Anthony Scott, Darrell Jones, Robert Matthews Jr., Zacary Matthews and Cedric Collins; and seven sisters, Quintikel Scott, Tiffany Matthews, Volia Williams, Freddie Blackwell, Christy Blackwell, Zaria Matthews and Myla Flemings. He was preceded in death by one brother, Brandon Irvin Scott. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 17. 2007 11:43AM Gladys Dominique Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys LeBouef Dominique, 74, a native of Valentine and resident of Gheens, died at 4:07 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one son, Randy Dominique and wife, Selet; two daughters, Kaffie Galliano and husband, Gary, and Cindy Champagne and husband, Jerome; one brother, Lucian LeBouef Jr.; one sister, Hazel Punch; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shedrick J. Dominique; her parents, Lucian O. Sr. and Adele Matherne LeBouef; and one brother, Eugene LeBouef. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 17. 2007 11:43AM Juliet LeBlanc Juliet Daunis LeBlanc, 99, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Dona Lee LeBlanc and Sheila LeBlanc; and one sister, Shirley McMurray. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Donald LeBlanc; her parents, L.V. and Louise Levron Daunis; one brother, Earl Daunis; and three sisters, Louise Bauland, Jeanne Fabregas and Ura Lee Daunis. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Pallbearers will be Kenny Hamner, Mike Myers, Tommy Ber, Don McDaniel, Harold Breaux and Hal Bauland. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Hamner, Evan Hamner and Sam Myers. Her family wishes to offer their sincerest thanks and appreciation to health- care providers, Dr. Russel Henry and Kim Chruma of Bayou Health Care. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 17. 2007 11:44AM Francis Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Joseph Pitre, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rovina Arceneaux; two sons, Roy and Charles Pitre; two daughters, Edwina Duncanson and Charlene Pitre; one brother, Robert Pitre; one sister, Nora Pitre, 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Argentina Bychurch Pitre; two brothers, Eusebe and Volcare Pitre; and three sisters, Stella Cantrelle, Louisa Griffin and Lula Saia. She was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 17. 2007 11:44AM Eugene Theriot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "Gene" Anthony Theriot, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Liturgy of the Word was held at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one sister, Marie J. Bergeron of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse Theriot and Cecile Champagne Theriot; one brother, Ralph J. Theriot; and one sister, Mildred Cecile Martnolich. He was a student of TARC and was always loved by his family. We will keep him in our prayers. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 18. 2007 Rebecca Danos Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rebecca Ann Danos, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Galliano, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Kelly Bouffanie; her parents, Judy Plaisance LeBlanc and stepfather, Roland LeBlanc; one son, Dean John Plaisance Jr.; one daughter, Meagan Renee Danos; one brother, Ron LeBlanc; and six sisters, Juliet Kiger, Carolyn Arceneaux, Sharlene Danos, Darlene Dufrene, Annette LeBlanc and Linette LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her father, Norris Paul Danos. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 18. 2007 2:23PM Harriet Herbst Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harriet Patryn Herbst, 102, a native of Chicago and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by one daughter, Harriett "Cookie" Domanague and husband, Cleveland; two grandsons, James Skidmore and companion, Laura Bynum and Thomas Wayne; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Herbst; her parents, Albert and Celia Patryn; one daughter, Lorraine Harper; two brothers; and two sisters. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 18. 2007 2:23PM Virgie Picou Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virgie Mary Picou, 71, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, David Guidry; three daughters, Della Shukait, Peggy Falgout and Janet Guilliot; three brothers, Shedrick, Claude and Charlie Sanchez; two sisters, Oceana Rhode and Eula Mae Dufrene; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and her godson, Edward "Showee" Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Urban Guidry; her second husband, Irwin Picou; her parents, Benjamin and Leoncia Schouest Sanchez; one daughter, Barbara G. Lee; three brothers, John, Ashton and Edward Sanchez; and one grandson, Robert Shukait. She was a retired employee of South Lafourche Nursing Home and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 18. 2007 2:24PM Elizabeth Rivet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth H. "Betty" Redfearn Rivet, 84, a native of Mt. Vernon, Wash., and resident of Lockport, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at United Memorial Methodist Church in Mathews. She is survived by two sons, J. Fred Rivet and Eddie G. Rivet III and wife, Tina; three daughters, Constance R. Sullivan and husband, Jerry, Patricia R. Bourg and husband, Brooksy, and Judy R. Boudreaux; 10 grandchildren, Heidi and Patrick Bourg, Matthew Swanner, Allison Guay, Jon Eric Sullivan, Oliver and Micah Boudreaux, Laura Luke, Brian Vedros and Marc Rivet; and two great- grandchildren, Madison Bourg and Gibson Guay. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin K. Redferan; her second husband, Dr. Edward G. Rivet; her parents, John and Elizabeth Shields Hutchison; three brothers, John D., Alistair S. and James W. Hutchison; and one sister, Mary H. Banks. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 18. 2007 2:24PM Berta Wise Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Berta Mae Wise, 89, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home Chapel in the Woodlands, Texas, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Texas. She is survived by one son, Bill Wise and wife, Cheryl; one daughter, Judy Kirkland; one niece, Angel Blackley; three nephews, Donny, Jimmy and Davis Hawkins, and their families; five grandchildren, Chris Yeley, Tommy Brent, Michael Brent, Johnathan Wise and Joshua Wise; two great-grandchildren, Summer and Taylor Yeley; and her extended family of friends, neighbors and church members, who frequently visited and checked on her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husban d, Derwood Wise; her parents, Davis and Bessie Wood; and two sisters, Lillian Maschler and Camilla Hawkins. After graduating from high school in 1936, she settled in Corpus Christi and worked for San Antonio Drug Company, which later became McKsson and Robbins Drug Company. Upon retirement, she and her husband build a home in Bastrop, Texas. Considering herself too young to retire, she went back to work for the U.S.D.A. and part-time for the I.R.S. After becoming widowed, she relocated to always be close to her children. One of the first things she did was to find a church because her church family was so important to her. At the time of her death, she was a member of South Winds Baptist Church in Tomball and the Friendship Center in Magnolia. She loved her family with a passion and was very much the family matriarch. The absolute treasurers of her life, without a doubt, were her grandchildren. Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 19. 2007 Willie Cocke Willie Alison Cocke, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 1022 Bull Run Road in Schriever. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday on Bull Run Road, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Betty Robichaux Cocke of Schriever; and one sister, Suzanne Cocke of Schriever. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Cocke. She was a parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 John Daigle Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Allen Daigle, 65, a native of Thibodaux and longtime resident of Lafayette, died peacefully at Magnolia Estates in Lafayette, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with burial in Fountain Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Bourgeois Daigle of Thibodaux; his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Huddleston Daigle; three sons, Allen Daigle and wife, Michelle, Marc Daigle and wife, Connie, and Douglas Daigle, all of Lafayette; two daughters, Michelle Dotson and husband, Doug, and Danielle Daigle, all of Lafayette; one brother, Robert Daigle and wife, Wanda, of Thibodaux; six sisters, Elaine Rotolo and husband, Samuel, Brenda Harp and husband, Sidney, Martha Vicknair and husband, Bruce, Barbara Usey and husband, Brian, and Denise Clement and husband, Dondi, all of Thibodaux and Wanda Template and husband, Nathan, of Pierre Part; and eight grandchildren, Britney, Bailey and Brett Dotson, Caroline, Braydon, David, Seth and Evelyn Daigle, all of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Joseph Daigle. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He taught school for many years and then also worked in educational sales for a number of years. He went on to work in the insurance sales industry before returning to teaching. He especially enjoyed working with special-needs children toward the end of his teaching career. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette. He will be remembered as a loving and caring son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be sadly missed by all. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200 Lafayette, LA 70506. Active pallbearers will be Mr. Daigle's family, Allen Daigle, Marc Daigle, Douglas Daigle and Doug Dotson. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 Roy Dunn Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy B. Dunn Sr., 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church, with private burial. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie F. Dunn; two sons, John "Rosco" Dunn and wife, Judy, and Errol Dunn and wife, Charity; three daughters, Debra D. Horn, Cheryl D. Clements and Brenda D. Adams and husband, Patrick; two brothers, Jessie Dunn and John E. "T-John" Dunn; three sisters, Katherine "Katie" Folse, Mayola Daigle and Loraine Horn; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael J. and Orelia Bourgeois Dunn; one son, Roy "Lil Roy" Dunn Jr.; two brothers, Armand "Sun" Dunn and James Frank Dunn; and two sisters, Alethia "Alita" Baudoin and Lydia Dufrene. He was a retired oilfield laborer and a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 Eva Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eva Bourg Folse, 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Carrol Folse of Warner Robins, Ga.; two daughters, Judy Rousset of Marrero and Carolyn Letellier of Warner Robins; one brother, Raoul Bourg of Napoleonville; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson A. Folse Sr.; her parents, Henry and Clara Lauland Bourg; one son, Nelson A. Folse Jr.; and three brothers, Howard Lopey, Henry Bourg and Luland Bourg. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 Ena Luke Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ena Robichaux Luke, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the hall, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by two sons, Druis Luke Jr. and wife, Beverly, and Lloyd Luke and companion, Pam Facaine; two daughters, Joycelyn L. Authement and husband, Glen, and Judy Luke and companion, Gary Hilly; two brothers, Julius and Aaron Robichaux; six sisters, Alberta Sexton, Eveline Theriot, Etta Ledet, Bertha "MaeMae" Pellegrin, Norma Sevin and Anna Lee Robertson; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Druis Luke Sr.; her parents, Norris and Agnolia Chassion Robichaux; two sons, Douglas and Jude Luke; and one granddaughter, Destiny Renee Pellegrin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 Earl Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Joseph Robichaux, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sama rt Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his fiancee', Connie Vedros; his mother, Hazel Duplantis Robichaux; one son, Kyle Anthony Robichaux; three stepsons, Dylan, Jacob and Benjamin Vedros; two brothers, David Robichaux and wife, Ann, and Barry Robichaux and wife, Stephanie; four sisters, Debbie Babin and husband, Lee, Suzzette Dupre and husband, Gene, Pam Prestenbach and husband, Clyde, and Tammy Lirette and Arthur Mosely; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldred "T-Boy" Robichaux. Special thanks to LeBeouf Towing, Lana Triche, Captain Robert "Pic" Naquin, Chris J. Smart, the Crew of the "Ruby Gonsoulin" M & L Engines and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 19. 2007 Eugene Usie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene Joseph "Bullet" Usie, 68, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial at 2 p.m. today in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Christopher Usie; one daughter, Erin Usie Cooper and husband, Michael; one sister, Rita Savoy and husband, Dude; the mother of his children, Bebe Gail Palombo Usie; three grandchildren, Abigail, Luke and Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Iva Usie. He was a member of the Separated and Divorced Catholics and was the Louisiana State Governor of Civitan. He was a choir member and a member of several bowling leagues. He obtained a degree from Louisiana State University and a masters plus 30 from Nicholls State University. He was a teacher, counselor and assistant principal for more than 30 years. Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 20. 2007 12:22PM Benoit Aucoin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Benoit B. "Ben" Aucoin, 90, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen T. Aucoin; one daughter, Brenda A. Boudreaux and husband, Mark; two granddaughters, Holly R. Griggs and husband, Michael, and Brittany B. Bourg and husband, Rusty; one grandson, Curt P. Arcement and wife, Stephanie; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Baker, Emily Arcement and Cailun Griggs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Aucoin and Felica Landry Aucoin; two brothers, Ned and Elict Aucoin; and one sister, Lauly Bourg. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:23PM Rosalie Borne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalie B. Borne, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Richard Borne Jr. and wife, Julie, and Randall Borne and wife, Karen; two sisters, Ludia Arcement and Doris Richard; and four grandchildren, Leeza Callahan and husband, Colby, Richard Borne III, Cassie Borne and Nicholas Borne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Borne Sr.; her parents, Elvina Landry Barrilleaux and Ernest Barrilleaux; three brothers, Alvin, Medric and Murphy Barrilleaux; and three sisters, Ouida Vicknair, Lelia Adams and Edna Barrilleaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:24PM Thomas Chaisson Thomas E. Chaisson, 47, a former resident of Houma, died at his home in Philadelphia, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008, at Living Word Church on Valhi Boulevard in Houma. He is survived by his mother, Jean Plautz of Birmingham, Ala.; his father, Eddie Chaisson of Houma; one brother, David Chaisson and wife, Cindy, of Houma; two sisters, Becky Greenwood and husband, Michael, of Meridian, Miss., and Barbara Schulman and husband, Richard, of New York; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ada Gros, Edison Chaisson and Ophelia Chaisson. Memorial donations can be made to The American Heart Association. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:25PM Elmo Diedrich Elmo Ferdinand "E.F." Diedrich, known as "Dee", 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge for the past 30 years, died at St. James Place in Baton Rouge, Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with private committal rites held at a later date at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 62 years, Alida Warner Diedrich; his in-laws, Jean Warner Schoen and husband, Gary T. Schoen, June Gilreath Warner and husband, Harry A. Warner and Valerie and J.P. Warner, all of Covington; his sister-in-law, Quida Mai Frost Diedrich of Thibodaux; many nieces and nephews loved and cared for him, particularly, Mark W. Schoen and his family of Baton Rouge, others include, Jeffrey D. Schoen, Gary T. Schoen Jr. and Glenn P. Warner, all of Covington, Preston W. Schoen of Mandeville, Stephen W. Schoen of Denver and Ann Courtney Warner of Hammond, George H. Diedrich III, Diane D. Badeaux, Glenn J. Diedrich, Elizabeth D. Gross, all of Thibodaux and Robert J. Diedrich of Baton Rouge; Dee-Dee, as he was affectionately know, will be sadly missed by Mark's three boys, Brad, Hunter and Drew Schoen, who loved him as their grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Aoueille and George H. Diedrich; and one brother, George H. Diedrich Jr. His 30 plus years as a mechanical engineer and executive with EthylOil Corp. took him around the globe. He built and managed production facilities in California, Canada, Greece and Virginia before ending his career in Baton Rouge as a real-estate consultant. A graduate of Lyon High School in Covington and Louisiana State University, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and earned the Purple Heart while fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:26PM Lloyd Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Jean Gaudet, 84, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Genevieve Rhodes Gaudet; two sons, Daniel Gaudet and wife, Judy, and Rod ney Gaudet and wife, Cindy, of Houma; one daughter, Cheryl Fugate and husband, Joseph, of Trinity, Fla.; two sisters, Marguerite Gaudet and Corrine Gaudet of Gretna; seven grandchildren, David Gaudet and wife, Wanda, Christie Herradon, Katie Indovina and husband, Sammy, of Houma, Sara Dailey and husband, Scott, of Destrehan, Joanna Gele' and husband, Brian, of Tampa, Fla., Jeffrey Gaudet and wife, Cherise, and Ryan Gaudet and wife, Andie, of Houma; and 16 great-grandchildren, Megan Gaudet, Hannah Gaudet, Amanda Herradon, Karley Herradon, Rebecca Herradon, Samantha Indovina, Katelyn Indovina of Houma, Lauren Dailey, Patrick Dailey of Destrehan, Brandon Gele', Matthew Gele' of Tampa, Brennen Gaudet, Jace Gaudet, Bailey Jackson, Dylan Gaudet and Owen Gaudet of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Gaudet and Zoe Bergeron Gaudet; four brothers, Guy, Garland, Lynn and Russell Gaudet; and four sisters, Elaine Barrileaux, Noella Gaudet, Mary Ann Rosine and Beatrice Gaudet. He worked for Louisiana Land Exploration as a cook for 32 years. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army under General Patton. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Unit Citation G067 79th Infantry Division 45, and Eameto Medal and served in Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Central Europe. He was an avid cook and enjoyed working in his yard. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved being with his family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:27PM Donald Lagrange Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Thomas Lagrange Sr., 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by three daughters, Debra Lagrange Adams, Terry Lagange Ordoyne and husband, Glenn, and Theresa LuLu Lagrange Hebert and husband, Randy; two sisters, Allamee L. Walker and Jeanne L. Martin; nine grandchildren, Bobby Adams, Kevin Adams, Yancy Benoit, Phillip "Boobie" Benoit Jr., Heather Lagrange Landry, Kacey Lagrange Duet, Zachary Lagrange, Roland Ordoyne and Bryan Ordoyne; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, Phillip W. Adams Jr., Melissa Adams Hamby and Yolanda Adams Babin; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Allemand Lagrange; his parents, Edgar Lagrange and Corinne Himel Lagrange; two sons, Donald "Rippo" Lagrange Jr. and Phillip "Snookie" Benoit Sr.; one son-in-law, Phillip W. Adams Sr.; one brother, Eulene "Pinky" Lagrange; and one sister, Euna Latour. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:28PM Donald Lichenstein Donald "Don" Lichenstein, 73, a native of Houston and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, Donald Lichenstein II and Ricky Lichenstein; four daughters, Donna Manning, Sue Lichenstein, Charlene Mitchell and Betty "Sissy" Felix; four brothers, Billy Ray Lichenstein, Leland Ray Stanford, Bob Lichenstein and Frank Stanford; one sister, Dorothy Vice; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Dorothy Cartwright Lichenstein; two brothers, Louis and Dickie Lichenstein; one sister, Betty Elliot; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:29PM Mercedes Riche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mercedes Ann Theriot Riche, 88, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Derrill Riche and wife, Brenda, of Houma, and Ray Riche and wife, Tena, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Suzanne Usey and husband, Jimmie, of Schriever, and Janet Chaisson and husband, Danny, of Houma; two sisters, Editha Falgout and Jeanne Hebert of Houma; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dewey Riche; her parents, Honora Theriot and Ida Vice Theriot; four brothers, Raul, Emile, Percy and Xavier Theriot; and three sisters, Audrey Daigle, Yvonne Pere and Alma Fanguy. She was a retired library secretary with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:30PM Earl Robichaux Earl Joseph Robichaux, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 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 Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his fiancee', Connie Vedros; his mother, Hazel Duplantis Robichaux; one son, Kyle Anthony Robichaux; three stepsons, Dylan, Jacob and Benjamin Vedros; two brothers, David Robichaux and wife, Ann, and Barry Robichaux and wife, Stephanie; four sisters, Debbie Babin and husband, Lee, Suzzette Dupre and husband, Gene, Pam Prestenbach and husband, Clyde, and Tammy Lirette and Arthur Mosely; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldred "T-Boy" Robichaux. Special thanks to LeBeouf Towing, Lana Triche, Captain Robert "Pic" Naquin, Chris J. Smart, the Crew of the "Ruby Gonsoulin" M & L Engines and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:33PM Stanley Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stanley P. Robichaux, 71, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. He is survived by two brothers, Harvey Robichaux and wife, Mary Ann, and Ray Robichaux and wife, Betty; and two sisters, Jeti Dufrene and Fay Arceneaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Robichaux Sr. and Rita Boudreaux Robichaux; and four brothers, Leroy, Roland, Sidney Jr. and Gerald Robichaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:35PM James Trant Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Edward Trant, 73, a native of Shreveport and resident of Raceland for 60 years, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Religious ser vice will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Carol Guidry Trant; one son, James Michael Trant Sr. and wife, Jo; two brothers-in-law, Gerald Guidry and James Zeringue; three grandchildren, James Jr., Brennon and Ian Trant; two step-grandchildren, Christopher Dupre and Casey Nieves and husband, Tony; and one step-great- grandchild, Caleb Nieves. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Letha Trant. He was a dedicated educator in Lafourche Parish for 32 years and devoted to the students under his direction as a band director, guidance counselor and assistant principal. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 20. 2007 12:37PM Shirley Waguespack Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley W. Waguespack, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her children and spouses, Shirley W. and Lee Granier, George H. Jr. and Mary Waguespack, Carroll J. and June Waguespack, Glenn M. and Lona Waguespack, Barry J. and Valerie Waguespack, Patrick G. and Denise Waguespack and Randal M. and Melinda Waguespack; her siblings, Francis Waguespack Jr., Thomas Waguespack, Charles Waguespack, Wayne Waguespack, Mary Ann Borne, Cecile Hymel, Geraldyn Waguespack, Elaine Legendre and Barbara Wood; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Waguespack Sr.; her parents, Francis and Cecile Waguespack; and two siblings, Allen Waguespack and Albert Waguespack. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================