Obituaries for JULY 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 1: 1 July through 10 July Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 Aug 2008 Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Andras Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Jimmy" Joseph Andras, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Snyder Thibodaux Andras; one daughter, Jamie Andras Ledet; one stepdaughter, Christine Thibodaux Cummings; one brother, Donald Andras; two sisters, Linda Andras and Sandy Capes; and three grandchildren, Matthew Ledet, Seth Ledet and Finn Cummings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement Andras and Florence Andras. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Isaac Johnson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isaac "Fat Sam" Johnson Jr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, June 22, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Melissa "Missy" Johnson of Thibodaux; one son, Ronald "Roy" Johnson and wife, Janell, of Raceland; six brothers, Raymond Sr., Hubert Sr. and wife, Dorothy, and Leonard Sr., all of Thibodaux, Clifton of Los Angeles, Welton and wife, Linnie, of Gardenia, Calif., and Donald Johnson of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Delores Plaisance and Barbara Perio and husband, Edward, all of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Every Johnson; his parents, Isaac Sr. and Gertrude Pike Johnson; three sisters, Margie Bourgeois, Doris Johnson and Viola Johnson; and one brother, Roland Johnson Sr. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the usher board. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a former member of the Lafourche Parish Council. He was past commander of American Legion, Raymond Stafford Post No. 513 of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bertha LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha F. LeBlanc, 90, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at 8 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alphonse J. LeBlanc Sr.; one son, Alphonse J. LeBlanc Jr. and companion, Anne Hitt; three daughters, Beverly Lovell and husband, Weldon, Jaunita L. Rodrigue and husband, Black, and Sandy L. Monnier and husband, Butch; one sister, Rita Mae Angelette; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Therse LeBlanc Falgout; and one sister, Shirley Allemand. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Richard Mire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Camille Mire, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vera Catherine Guidry Mire of Houma; three sons, Richard P. Mire, Stephen P. Mire and wife, Carla, Melody Mire, and Kerry M. Mire of Houma; two daughters, Mary Kay Burkot and husband, Joseph, of Cranberry Township, Penn., and Catherine J. Mire of Houma; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah and Rebecca Burkot and Erin and Sean Mire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurent Mire and Jeanne Daigle Mire; two brothers, Claude Mire and Hillard Mire; and two sisters, Mae Bertrand and Ouida Mire. He was a retired insurance agent with Funderburk Agency, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Marie Immacolata Community Center Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wanda Rivero Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wanda Lee Rivero, 60, a native of Sulphur Rock, Ark., and resident of Lockport, died Friday, June 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Robert Hollowell, Bryan Hollowell and Christopher Rivero Sr.; one brother, David Owen; two sisters, Naomi Ann Landry and Lindsey Gail Clement; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Rivero Sr.; her parents, Lindsey Owen and Clarice Langston Owen; one son, Anthony Rivero; one brother, Bill Owen; and two sisters, Kate Vanderhey and Betty Pate. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lawrence Tillman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence "Kotchie" "Plummer" Tillman, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sisters, Lena Bradley, Bernette Holmes and Vivian Tillman, all of Raceland; and five brothers, Leonard Tillman and Ernest Coleman Sr. of Raceland, Paul Johnson, Harry Johnson and Corey Johnson of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Vivian Tillman; one brother, William Tillman Jr.; two sisters, Jacqueline Francis Lambert and Ernestine Jones; and his grandparents, Samuel and Jessie Jones, Johnny Tillman and Lena Bush Waller. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bertha LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha F. LeBlanc, 90, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at 8 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alphonse J. LeBlanc Jr. and companion, Anne Hitt; three daughters, Beverly Lovell and husband, Weldon, Jaunita L. Rodrigue and husband, Black, and Sandy L. Monnier and husband, Butch; one sister, Rita Mae Angelette; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse J. LeBlanc Sr.; her parents, Albert and Therse LeBlanc Falgout; and one sister, Shirley Allemand. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Dorothy Ledet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Shirley" Marie Breaux Ledet, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:44 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Ledet Sr. of Houma; two sons, Herbert Ledet Jr. and wife, Connie, and Danny Joseph Ledet and fiancee', Alice Fanguy, of Houma; two daughters, Linda Ledet Lottinger and husband, Michael, of Bourg, and Cheryl Ledet Schouest and husband, Chris, of Houma; two brothers, Herman Breaux and Ernest Breaux Sr. of Houma; six grandchildren, Chris Schouest Jr., Cryshelle Schouest Patterson, Crystal Schouest, Ryan Lottinger, Christian Schouest and Katie Ledet; and four great-grandchildren, Jordan Schouest, Juliane Schouest, Jessilyn Schouest and Ava Claire Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Breaux and Nettie Louise Giroir Breaux; and one sister, Gertrude Breaux Cunningham. She was former manager of KiKi's Seafood and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bella Theriot Picture Bella Danos Theriot, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:12 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Joseph Theriot and wife, Brenda, and Dennis John Theriot and wife, Sally; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Theriot; one brother, Nickles Danos Jr.; one sister, Melba Donaghey; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Joseph Theriot; her parents, Nickles Danos and Eliza Savoie Danos; one son, Jerry Anthony Theriot; three brothers, Jean, Cliffton and Edward Danos; and four sisters, Emelda Allen, Janet Collins, Jean Arceneaux and Velma Pearl LeFort. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Francis Theriot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis P. Theriot, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Iris Hudson Theriot; his father, Eugene Theriot; one son, Shane Theriot and life partner, Donovan Goodman; one daughter, Tammy Schindler and husband, Wade; three brothers, Eugene Theriot Jr. and wife, Kathleen, Philip Theriot and Victor Theriot and wife, Sue; eight sisters, Mary Elaine "Tee" Authement and husband, Sterling, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins and husband, Eugene, Patricia Grabert and husband, Loney, Rebecca Gautreaux and husband, Ivan, Janet Massey and husband, David, Roberta Schulte and husband, Jerome, and Precellia Luke and husband, Kevin; and three grandchildren, Keardon, Bryce and Lainey Schindler. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Tiver Theriot; one sister, Earline Theriot Jackson; one niece, Jenna Theriot; and his grandparents, Frank and Benita Lico Tivet and Emelian and Francine Champagne Theriot. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Raymond Triggs Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Lee Triggs, 40, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Shreveport, died Saturday, June 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Triggs Shelby of Thibodaux; five sisters, Debbie Triggs, Geraldine Cole and Mona Richard of Thibodaux, Carolyn Every of Raceland and Kim Maria Curtis of Marrero; two brothers, Eric Triggs of Raceland and Raymond Williams of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Griffin; one sister, Francis Lee Triggs; and his grandparents, Francis and Elijah Triggs Sr. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Babin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Roger Babin Sr., 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by three sons, Charles Babin Jr. and Dale Babin of Houma and Robin Babin of Westminster, Colo.; one daughter, Corliss Babin of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Phelps Babin of Westminster; two sisters-in-law, Irene Perman Babin of Panorama City, Calif., and Paula Chaisson Chauvin of Covington; seven grandchildren, Krishna Doucet of Denver, Spring Hericks of San Antonio, Cher Threlkeld of Denver, Katlin Babin of Canton, Ohio, and Jordan Babin, Emily Babin and Joshua Babin of Westminster; and three great-grandchildren, Avery Hericks and Ally Hericks of San Antonio, and Spencer Charles Threlkeld of Denver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Marie Chaisson Babin; his parents, Roger M. Babin and Allie Blanchard Babin; and one brother, Carlys J. Babin. He worked for Baker Oil Tools Inc., as a security guard at Terrebonne General Hospital and as an agent for Wells Fargo Armored Car Service. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater of operations, North Africa, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and was honorably discharged a technical sergeant with four battle stars. During the Korean War he joined the Louisiana National Guard Company C, 156th Infantry, but was not called to duty. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Michael Calpestri Sr. picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Howard Calpestri Sr., 63, a native of San Francisco Bay, Calif., and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. Services will be at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann, her extensive family in Houma and his adored three sons, Michael II of Alameda, Calif., and Andre' and Enrico of Houma; and he is also sorely missed by his four declared brothers who live in various parts of the U.S., Leo Steccati, Joe Peterson, Vince Perez and Pat McCleary. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. He was as successful in life as he was in business. He had a deep love and appreciation for all things Victorian, which he inherited from his late mother, Shirley. He grew up surrounded by loving friends and family. As a young adult, he salvaged over 50 Victorian homes in the San Francisco Bay area. Using the decorative elements from these houses, he created a classic Victorian Alameda home, filled it with antiques, an extensive collection of artworks by his many artist friends and family, and created a place where his family and friends gathered and celebrated life. While in Alameda, he attended the Maritime Academy, which led to his successful barge and tugboat business in the bay area. His company grew to encompass Houma in 1987 and quickly developed a successful maritime repair facility and equipment brokerage firm on his property on the Intracoastal Waterway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Robert Crane Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Edwin Crane Jr., 39, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, June 28, 2008. Funeral service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his father, Robert Crane Sr. and stepmother, Glenna Crane; his mother, Vera Plaisance and stepfather, Holden Plaisance; his grandparents, Troy and Almedia Bryant; his stepgrandfather, Edison Plaisance; two daughters, Briana Crane and Braya Crane; three stepbrothers, Tracy Plaisance, Cary Plaisance and Keith L. Thomason and wife, Anita; one sister, Michelle Wolfe; and five stepsisters, Jamie Boudreaux, Tessie Cantrelle, Sherrie L. Buchanan, Tammy Little and husband, Don, and Christine Laird and husband, Darrin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Christopher Jefferson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christopher Jefferson, 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, June 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Rousse Jefferson; his mother, Janet Jefferson; two sons, Brent Aucoin and Bryant C. Williams; two daughters, Nicole and Ashley Jefferson; six brothers, Ronald, Donald, Stephon and wife, Gizelle, Philip and wife, Yvette, Melvin and wife, Stephanie, and Christopher and wife, Maxine; nine sisters, Devora and husband, Arlington, Connie and husband, Billy Ray, Janice and husband, Johnell, Suzin and husband, Robert, Sharon and husband, Bodillie, Rachel, Frankita and husband, Eric, Tonya and husband, Sanders, and Andrea and husband, Tyronne; one grandchild; son-in-law of Raleigh and Laura Rousse; brother-in-law of Kevin Rousse, Bryan and Holly Rousse; his special friends, Keith and Mary Plaisance, Bruce and Ingrien, Gary and Angel Ricky and Rhetta and Greg; bowling team friends, Lee, Shawn, Ted and Matt; his special friend, Halen Savoie; godson of Vera Mae Cannon; numerous nieces and nephews; and employees of Pacific Gulf Wire and Rope and Plaquemine Parish Sheriff Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Riley. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Clara Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clara Bell Landry, 84, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houma, died at 1:07 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday a t the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Klingman and husband, Louis, Marlene Bonin and husband, Tim, and Sue Pinell and husband, Mike; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard L. Landry; her parents, Edward and Marie Guidry Blanchard; two grandsons, Casey and Timothy Bonin; one daughter, Carolyn Redmond; two brothers, Louis and Frankie Blanchard; and two sisters, Rosie Burns and Clementine B. Leipersberger. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and Montegut Homemakers. Memorial donations can be made to Bayou Regions Hospice. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Roy Miller Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy "Skippy" Miller Sr., 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by four sons, Christopher Cotton and wife, Kristy, Clarence "Mike" and wife, Paulette, Jerry Ristine and Alexander Frantom; one daughter, Elizabeth Miller and fiance, Kevin "LuLu"; two brothers, Richard Battise Sr. and Bobby Miller; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Miller; his mother, Elizabeth DeSiley Ware; one son, Roy J. Miller Jr.; and one sister, Rita Ann Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. LaBaron Napoleon Picure ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== LaBaron "Light" Napoleon, 26, a native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, died in Baton Rouge, Friday, June 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Hopeful Baptist Church in Hilliaryville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Burton Lane Cemetery in St. James. He is survived by his wife, April James Napoleon of Donaldsonville; one son, LaBron Napoleon; two stepsons, Kobe and Jeremy Washington; one stepdaughter, A'Kirsten Williams; his parents, Rosemary Napoleon of St. James and Walter Cantrell and wife, Angela, of Donaldsonville; four brothers, Jance, Dontrel and Shontrel Napoleon of St. James and Walter Cantrelle III of Donaldsonville; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosemary and Clarence Napoleon and Marion and Walter Cantrelle Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Lilly Pope Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lilly Mae "Deddie" Pope, 68, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by one son, Herman Pope III of Dallas; one daughter, Gwendolyn M. Pope of Lafayette; one brother, Leroy Lewis of Gretna; two sisters, Ira Dean Stewart and husband, Isaac, and Thelma Lewis, all of Houma; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Pope Jr.; her parents, Alex and Maude Sims Pete; one brother, Alton Lewis Jr.; and one sister, Essie Dee Lewis. She was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bella Theriot Bella Danos Theriot, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:12 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Joseph Theriot and wife, Brenda, and Dennis John Theriot and wife, Sally; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Theriot; one brother, Nickles Danos Jr.; one sister, Melba Donaghey; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Joseph Theriot; her parents, Nickles Danos and Eliza Savoie Danos; one son, Jerry Anthony Theriot; three brothers, Jean, Cliffton and Edward Danos; and four sisters, Emelda Allen, Janet Collins, Jean Arceneaux and Velma Pearl LeFort. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Francis Theriot Francis P. Theriot, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008. Funeral service was held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Iris Hudson Theriot; his father, Eugene Theriot; one son, Shane Theriot and life partner, Donovan Goodman; one daughter, Tammy Schindler and husband, Wade; three brothers, Eugene Theriot Jr. and wife, Kathleen, Philip Theriot and Victor Theriot and wife, Sue; eight sisters, Mary Elaine "Tee" Authement and husband, Sterling, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins and husband, Eugene, Patricia Grabert and husband, Loney, Rebecca Gautreaux and husband, Ivan, Janet Massey and husband, David, Roberta Schulte and husband, Jerome, and Precellia Luke and husband, Kevin; and three grandchildren, Keardon, Bryce and Lainey Schindler. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Tiver Theriot; one sister, Earline Theriot Jackson; one niece, Jenna Theriot; and his grandparents, Frank and Benita Lico Tivet and Emelian and Francine Champagne Theriot. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joseph Toups Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Boy" Toups, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Funeral service was held at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Danos Toups; three sons, Randy "Nom" Toups, Larkie "Grabon" Toups and Manuel "T-Man" Toups; two daughters, Pauline Plaisance and Audrey Gaspard and husband, Murry Sr.; two brothers, Roger Toups Sr. and Dallas Toups; five sisters, Martha Hunter, Lou Ann Guidroz, Molly Toups, Bonnie Guidry and Lynn Taylor; five grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Viola Adams Toups; one granddaughter, Cera Toups; and two sisters, Una Vining and Delta Pitre. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Willie Wallis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie "Sharp Shooter" Wallis, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jay Wayne Celestin and wife, Kathelyn; one brother, Lloyd E. Wallis and wife, Gloria; one sister, Sarah W. Pharr; one sister-in-law, Dorothy B. Wallis; four grandchildren, Joshua, Kayla, Krishawn and Katelyn Celestin; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Mae Wallis; his parents, Eddie H. Wallis and Leoal Stevenson Wallis; seven brothers, Eddie Jr., Claude, Benjamin, Lionel, Stafford, Melvin and John Wallis; one sister-in-law, Dorothy M. Wallis; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Pharr; and one grandson, Jeramiah Willie Celestin. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was retired from Woolsworth Department Store. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Hallet Wedderburn Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hallet Huddleston Wedderburn, a native of Houma and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Funeral services were held in Florida. She is survived by her husband, Gary Wedderburn; one daughter, Naomi Boggs; one son, Chance Wedderburn; one sister, Marchelli H. Hooper; one brother, Lary Huddleston; and one stepsister, Rebecca Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Marie Babin Huddleston; and her father, Charles Huddleston. She was a nurse. Ponte Vedra Valley was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Michael Calpestri Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Howard Calpestri Sr., 63, a native of San Francisco Bay, Calif., and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. Services will be at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann, her extensive family in Houma and his adored three sons, Michael II of Alameda, Calif., and Andre' and Enrico of Houma; and he is also sorely missed by his four declared brothers who live in various parts of the U.S., Leo Steccati, Joe Peterson, Vince Perez and Pat McCleary. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. He was as successful in life as he was in business. He had a deep love and appreciation for all things Victorian, which he inherited from his late mother, Shirley. He grew up surrounded by loving friends and family. As a young adult, he salvaged over 50 Victorian homes in the San Francisco Bay area. Using the decorative elements from these houses, he created a classic Victorian Alameda home, filled it with antiques, an extensive collection of artworks by his many artist friends and family, and created a place where his family and friends gathered and celebrated life. While in Alameda, he attended the Maritime Academy, which led to his successful barge and tugboat business in the bay area. His company grew to encompass Houma in 1987 and quickly developed a successful maritime repair facility and equipment brokerage firm on his property on the Intracoastal Waterway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Frank Krohn Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank J. Krohn, 70, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Ocean Spring, Miss., died of cardiac arrest July 1, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Jane; one son, Rhett; parents, Thelma Ploger Krohn and Frank Krohn Jr.; three brothers, Richard, Barry, Rodney and numerous family members. He served in the U.S. Marines and was a member of the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Jerrel Gilmore Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerrel "Jerry" Gilmore Sr., a native of Berwick, died July 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City. Services will be 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Laura Smith Gilmore; two sons, Kevin Gilmore and wife Nita of Broussard, Robin Gilmore and wife Kay of Houma; one daughter, Karen Gilmore of Monroe; two brothers, Selwyn "Sebbie" Gilmore and wife Mable of Houma, Gordon "Don" Gilmore of Morgran City; three sisters, Ellen Fae Scherer of Lafayette, Dixie Bergeron of Snyder, Texas, Betty Hinton of Berwick; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Cecil "Snookie" Gilmore Jr., Charles T. Gilmore; sister, Myrtle Lois Gilmore; two sons, Jerrel W. Gilmore Jr. and Craig James Gilmore and wife Margaret Mahler Gilmore; and one grandson. He served in the Army during World War II. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Hillman Labat Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hillman J. Labat, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35 p.m. July 2, 2008. Visitation will from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. A mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Eula Uzee Labat; one son, Reggie Labat and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Marlene L. Fabacher and husband, Fred; one brother, Curren Labat; two sisters, Dorothy Moore and Allie Daniels; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillman A. and Adele Sevin Labat; three brothers, Dudley Labat, George Labat and Stanley Labat; and one sister, Ena Touchard. He was a member of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus; a charter member and past president of Raceland Lions Club; and a organist at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lion's Eye Foundation. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Ecton Billiot, Jr. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ecton Lawrence "Ji" Billiot Jr., 40, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 5:53 a.m. Saturday July 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Norma Verdin Billiot; his parents, Ecton Lawrence Billiot Sr. and Violet Handon Billiot; four stepsons, Christopher, Jeremie, Jacob and David; one stepdaughter, Lisa; three brothers, Ricky, E.J. and Trent; four sisters, Frances, Penny, Laurie and Zelma; four stepgrandchildren; and five great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, James. He was an operator with Gulf Island Fabrication. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Alton Bush Sr. Picture Alton Bush Sr., 67, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Gray, died Sunday June 29, 2008 in New Orleans. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, Dewayne and Alton Bush Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Debra Bush of New Orleans; three brothers, Arthur Bush Jr., Albert and Chris Johnson; four sisters, Catherine J. Batiste, Sandra J. Carter, Janet J. Thomas and Margaret Johnson; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estelle Lewis Bush Johnson, Arthur Bush Sr.; two stepchildren, Lisa and Joyce Bush. He was a member of the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Choir and the male chorus. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Elsie Hotard Elsie Hennigar Hotard, 94, a native of East Tawas, Mich., and a resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday July 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alred Hotard and wife, Della, of Houma; one daughter, Elsie Cantrelle and husband, Richard; one brother, Joseph Hennigar; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alred Arthur Hotard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Alton Bush Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton Bush Sr., 67, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Gray, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, Dewayne and Alton Bush Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Debra Bush of New Orleans; three brothers, Arthur Bush Jr., Albert and Chris Johnson; four sisters, Catherine J. Batiste, Sandra J. Carter, Janet J. Thomas and Margaret Johnson; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estelle Lewis Bush Johnson and Arthur Bush Sr.; and two stepchildren, Lisa and Joyce Bush. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Brunella Freeman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brunella Bourg Freeman, 62, a native of Houma and a resident of Vacherie, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Services were held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her companion, Nolan Simon; one son, Don Bourg and wife, Wendy; three brothers, Randolph Bourg and wife, Alice, Eldon Bourg Sr. and wife, Hope, and Leroy Bourg; one sister, Vanola Dumond, and companion Douglas Rodriguez; and one grandchild, Donovan Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit "Kojak" Freeman; her parents, Wallace and Elda Pellegrin Bourg; and three brothers, Magnus Bourg, Easton Bourg and Edgar Bourg. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Roy Miller Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy "Skippy" Miller St., 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by four sons, Christopher Cotton and wife, Kristy, Clarence "Mike" and wife, Paulette, Jerry Ristine and Alexander Frantom; one daughter, Elizabeth Miller and fiancˇe, Kelvin "Lulu" Guidry; two brothers, Richard Battise Sr. and Bobby Miller; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Miller; his mother, Elizabeth DeSiley Ware; one son, Roy J. Miller Jr.; and one sister, Rita Ann Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Pamela Morvant Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Maronge Morvant, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux. A mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ulysse "Poochie" Morvant Jr.; her mother, Cleon Hebert Maronge; one daughter, Kristine Morvant Russell, and husband, Blaine; one brother, Larry Maronge; one sister, Patricia Maronge Domingue; and two grandchildren, Tate Russell and Natalie Russell. She was preceded in death by her father, William J. Maronge; and her grandparents, Phillip and Elizabeth Maronge and Frank and Emily Hebert. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Genevieve Catholic School in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Trovon Williams Trovon Jamar Williams, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Half Way Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Sade' Williams of Houma and Bernard Pharagood of Thibodaux; his grandparents, Mazie Williams and Alvin George Jr. of Houma and Patricia Pharagood of Thibodaux; his great-grandparents, Rosie Ross of Chauvin, Annie George of Houma and Alvin George Sr. of St. Martinville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Henry Campbell; his great- grandparents, Albert Arvin Williams, Mary George Williams, Ada Lewis and David Lewis. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Serinity Chaisson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Serinity Bre'Ann Whitaker Chaisson, 15 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:44 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Frank and Rachel Verdin Chaisson; her mother, Sherry Whitaker; three brothers, William, Drake and Jerimah; one stepbrother, Corey James Chaisson; two sisters, Mercedes and Trinity; her grandmother, Winona Chaisson Jackson; her great-grandparents, Marie Dion and John Verrett; and one great-aunt, Marguerite Baker. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Johnny Whitaker and Paul Henry Verdin Sr.; and her great-grandparents, Linward Sr. and Marguerite Chaisson; and one great-uncle, Linward Chaisson Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lena David Lena Percle David, 87, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by two daughters, Judy David Carrier and Jane David Clement and husband, Jerry; one brother, Emile Percle; three sisters, Celina Rodrigue, Lorita Rodrigue and husband, Rodney, and Joyce Toups and husband, Munson Jr.; four grandchildren, Ronald T. Carrier Jr., Colette Carrier Lapeyre and husband, Christian, Laurie Clement Pearce and husband, Charles, and Brad D. Clement; and three great-grandchildren, Jean-Luc Lapeyre, Lucy Pearce and Henri Lapeyre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley A. David; her parents, Clay and Rita Percle; two brothers, Louis Percle and Ivy Percle; and two sisters, Adeline Landry and Vergie Tabor. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lynette Hill Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lynette Wesley Hill, 50, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Breaux Bridge, died in Lafayette, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Webber Hill of Klotzville; one son, Webber Hill Wesley of Klotzville; one daughter, Essie Wesley of Baton Rouge; one sister, Audrey Breaux and husband, Welmon, of Bertrandville; one grandchild; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie and Clarence Wesley; and one brother, Horace Wesley. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tyler Leboeuf Tyler James Leboeuf, 6 weeks, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Funeral services were held at noon today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, John and Angele Galjour Leboeuf; his grandparents, Joe and Cheryl Sultan, John Galjour Jr. and wife, Julie Galjour, and Trinna Holcomb; his great-grandparents, John Galjour Sr. and Gus and Daisy Griffin; and his godparents, Anthony Leboeuf Jr. and Lauren Holcomb. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Joseph W. Duplantis Jr., Joseph Morris Sultan, Mary Cheramie and Brenda Galjour. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Dolcina Melancon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolcina M. "Doll" Melancon, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:14 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three sons, Roland Melancon Jr., Rickey Melancon and Frank Terrebonne; two daughters, Carolyn M. Toups and Cheryl Melancon; one brother, Raymond Serigny; one sister, Virgis Sanamo; three grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Melancon Sr.; her parents, Maxim and Elmire Crosby Serigny; four brothers, Roger, A.J., Eugene and Roland Serigny; and three sisters, Delores Serigny, Viola Serigny and Alzina Terrebonne. She was a homemaker. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Florence Mitchell Florence McGahee Mitchell, 88, a native of Pittsburg, Texas, and resident of Larose, died at The Butterfly Wing at Ollie Steele Burden Manor at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Funeral services were held today at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburg. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa H. Rodgers and husband, R. Dennis Rodgers, of Prairieville; one son, David W. Evans of Baytown, Texas; five grandchildren, Lisa Evans Boudreaux of Morgan City, David M. Evans of Baytown, Melissa Rodgers Snoddy of Baton Rouge, Mitchell Rodgers of Prairieville and Megan Rodgers of Prairieville; five great-grandchildren, Evan David Boudreaux, Kyle Boudreaux, Reese Leonard, Janie Rodgers and Madeleine Snoddy; special friend, Earline Chouest; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Mitchell; and her brothers and sisters. She was a former cashier at National Food Store and former assistant manager at Ledet's Supermarket in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wilfred Toups Wilfred "Willie" Toups, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, July 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Freda Wood Toups; one son, Mark Toups and wife, Esther; one brother, Floyd Toups; one sister, Johnny Faye Dlaubay; three grandchildren, Amber Toups, Stephanie Toups and Angelique Burns; and one great- grandchild, Destyn Burns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Eva Toups; five brothers, James, Ira, Sam Jr., Wilbur and Royellis Toups; and one sister, Doris Vizier. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 315 of Galliano and was an avid bowler and fisherman. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Paul Callais Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Abdon Callais, 39, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Gonzales was lost at sea, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Family visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gonzales. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A second family visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Danielle LeBlanc Callais and their children, Christopher, Claire and Caitlyn; his mother, Gloria Bienvenu Callais; three brothers and their families, Charles Michael, Blanche, Leah and Rachel; Corey, Tina, Harold II and Nicholas; and Peter, Monica, Justin, Isaac and Noah. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Joseph Callais; his grandparents, Abdon Callais and Ada Bruce Callais, C. Thomas Bienvenu Sr. and Isaure Blanchard Bienvenu. Paul's professional affiliations included: President and Chief Executive Officer of United Community Bank, Board of Directors of Community Bank in Raceland, formerly American Bank in Welch and Citizens Progressive Bank in Columbia. He received the distinction of being named to the "Top 40 under 40" by the Baton Rouge Business Report in 2002. His civic affiliations include the Gonzales Rotary Club, past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club, the executive council of Istrouma Area of the Boy Scouts of America and served as a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He obtained a masters of business administration degree from Tulane University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is also a graduate of the Louisiana School of Banking directed by the Louisiana Bankers Association and the LSU Graduate School of Banking. He completed Leadership Lafourche and Leadership Ascension programs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Von Hippel Lindau Family Alliance, 2001 Beacon St., Suite 208, Boston, MA 02135-7877. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Danos Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Louis Danos Jr., 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New York died at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, Friday, June 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Judy Addy Danos, RNC, of Thibodaux and his father, Dr. James Danos Sr. and wife, Jean, of Chackbay; one sister, Rene Danos Yerby and husband, Win, and nephew, Wint, of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Marc Sean Danos and wife, Cindy, and sons, Ethan and Andrew of Baton Rouge; uncle and aunt, Horace and Mona Danos of Thibodaux; aunt, Ruth Danos of Eugene, Ore., and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bert and Bobeia Addy and Maurice and Ruth Danos; and Uncle Jack Hass. He was a 1982 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School, LSU and the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. While at EDW, he was a proud member of the band. He belonged to the Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at LSU. Following graduation from college he worked in Washington for the Bicentennial Commission on the U.S. Constitution under President Ronald Reagan and past Chief Justice Warren Burger. He was then drawn into the world of food and entered the Culinary Institute. Following his graduation, he went to New York where he was employed by many well-known restaurants. It was James' goal to always create the ultimate dining experience, making him well respected in the restaurant industry. He was loved by many and will be truly missed by family, friends and all who shared a part of his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the E.D. White Band Boosters, P.O. Box 5391, Thibodaux, LA 70302, or the Bayou Country Children's Museum, P.O. Box 1093, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Redden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Esther Guidry Esther Smith Guidry, 81, a native of Venice and resident of Lockport, died at 12:44 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. She is survived by one son, Avery Antoine Guidry and wife, Marla; one daughter, Sylvia Ann Guidry; three sisters, Ida Mae Brooks, Elvera Roberts and Shirley Ponthier; two grandchildren, Sean Buras and wife, Gina, and Raynee Guidry; and one great-grandchild, Dakota Benoit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Antoine Guidry; her parents, Louis and Leonie Barrios Smith; and two sisters, Lillian Blanchard and Leonie Ellzey. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Claire Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claire Gremillion Oncale Hebert, 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by two sons, Gary Oncale and wife, Bernadette, of San Antonio, and Gilbert Hebert Jr. and wife, Renelee of Metairie; two daughters, Donna Talbot and husband, Daryl, of Thibodaux, and Pat Smith and husband, Loy, of Schriever; two brothers, Billy and Mahlon Gremillion; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Guillot; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert G. Hebert; her first husband, Walley L. Oncale; her mother and stepfather, Genevieve and Joseph Phillips; her father, Adlai Gremillion; and one great-grandchild, Blaine Faslund. She donated her body to science. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Annie Kerekes Annie Santiny Kerekes, 70, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:24 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2008. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. She is survived by one son, Roy Kerekes; one brother, Jerry Santiny; and two sisters, Elizabeth Perkins and Louise Autin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clareville and Emma Danet Santiny. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Paul Kosior Paul J. Kosior, 52, a native of Houma and longtime resident of New Jersey, died at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, N.J., Thursday, July 3, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Doris M. Kosior of Houma; two sons and former wife, Mark E. and Jesse and Jan M. Kosior, all of Pennsville, N.J.; two brothers, Bernie M. and Ricky E. Kosior, both of Houma; and one sister, Mary K. Cherry and husband, Charles, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, B.A. Kosior. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. John E. Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Corinne Routier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corinne Wallace Routier, 84, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, joined her Lord in Heaven at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Louis E. Routier Jr. of Houma; five daughters, Joyce R. McNeely of Houston, Barbara Lee Lapeyre of San Benito, Texas, Corinne R. Comeaux of New Orleans, Carolyn R. Pritchard of Dallas, and Annette R. Charpentier of Houma; one sister, Mildred Henderson of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Routier Sr.; her parents, Emile Wallace and Emma Lirette Wallace; two grandsons, John Comeaux and Harold Lapeyre; two great-grandsons, Joey Fisher and Benton Routier; three sons-in-law, Louis Lapeyre Sr., Branch McNeely Jr. and Buddy Comeaux; five brothers, Everett, Emile, Cody, Albert and Ernest Wallace; and five sisters, Verna Schwinn, Irene Porche, Gladys Bergeron, Anne Pitre and Ezelle Dillard. She was a homemaker and a devoted Catholic. She loved her family and her church. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The family would like to thank Margaret Chatagnier, Deidre Henry, Angie Nichols and Ruby Ellender for their loving care and kindness. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Terry Savoie Terry J. Savoie, 77, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Thursday at Masonic Lodge in Galliano. Masonic service will be at noon Thursday at the Lodge, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Guidry Savoie; and one son, Ray Savoie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Lola Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Fred Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Fred D. Thibodaux, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Bergeron Thibodaux; two daughters, Kelly Thibodaux and family, Tyre' LeBlanc, Torie LeBlanc, Katie Porche, Lacie O'Rell and Maverick Jambon, and Kitty Ford and husband, Wayne; two grandchildren, Blake and Kayla Ford; one sister, Audrey Duet; two brothers-in-law, Bobby Bergeron and Russell Duet; four sisters-in-law, Joycelyn Thibodaux, Pat Bergeron, Myron Dimaggio and Ruby Cormier; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Laurentia Levron Thibodaux; one brother, Richard Thibodaux; one sister, Tessie Perque; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Duet and June Bergeron; and three brothers-in-law, Earl Bergeron, Leo Cormier and Johnny Dimaggio. He was a lifelong insurance agent and proprietor of Terrebonne Insurance Agency. He served on Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Krewe of Hercules, Evergreen Lions Club and Schriever Volunteer Fire Company. He loved golfing, camping, cooking for his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to Bayou Regions Hospice, 195 Corporate Dr., Houma, LA 70360. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Leola Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leola Dickerson Verdin, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Albert Verdin and wife, Audrey, and Alvin Verdin and wife, Catherine; five daughters, Millie Verdin, Lillie Cressey, Betty Verdin, Gail Verdin and Connie Walker; nine grandchildren, Anthony Dunbar of Metairie, Angela Verdin of Houston, Alvin Verdin of Houma, Anthony Verdin and wife, Andrea, of Tuson, Ariz., Alonzo Celestine and wife, Roselyn, of Baton Rouge, Aneka and husband, Choudhry Zaeem of Houston, Alonzina Johnson of Baton Rouge, Albert Johnson and Aric Verdin of Houma; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Verdin Sr.; her parents, Millie and Coleman Dickerson; three brothers, Joseph Dickerson, Freddie Dickerson and Coleman Dickerson Jr.; three sisters, Edith Small, Beatrice Jackson and Edna Walker; and her grandparents, Rebecca and Zack Watson and Edith and Cy Dickerson. She was Catholic and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Paul Callais Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Abdon Callais, 39, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Gonzales was lost at sea, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Family visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gonzales. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A second family visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Danielle LeBlanc Callais and their children, Christopher, Claire and Caitlyn; his mother, Gloria Bienvenu Callais; three brothers and their families, Charles Michael, Blanche, Leah and Rachel; Corey, Tina, Harold II and Nicholas; and Peter, Monica, Justin, Isaac and Noah. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Joseph Callais; his grandparents, Abdon Callais and Ada Bruce Callais, C. Thomas Bienvenu Sr. and Isaure Blanchard Bienvenu. Paul's professional affiliations included: President and Chief Executive Officer of United Community Bank, Board of Directors of Community Bank in Raceland, formerly American Bank in Welch and Citizens Progressive Bank in Columbia. He received the distinction of being named to the "Top 40 under 40" by the Baton Rouge Business Report in 2002. His civic affiliations include the Gonzales Rotary Club, past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club, the executive council of Istrouma Area of the Boy Scouts of America and served as a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He obtained a masters of business administration degree from Tulane University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is also a graduate of the Louisiana School of Banking directed by the Louisiana Bankers Association and the LSU Graduate School of Banking. He completed Leadership Lafourche and Leadership Ascension programs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Von Hippel Lindau Family Alliance, 2001 Beacon St., Suite 208, Boston, MA 02135-7877. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. James Danos Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Louis Danos Jr., 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New York died at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, Friday, June 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Judy Addy Danos, RNC, of Thibodaux and his father, Dr. James Danos Sr. and wife, Jean, of Chackbay; one sister, Rene Danos Yerby and husband, Win, and nephew, Wint, of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Marc Sean Danos and wife, Cindy, and sons, Ethan and Andrew of Baton Rouge; uncle and aunt, Horace and Mona Danos of Thibodaux; aunt, Ruth Danos of Eugene, Ore., and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bert and Bobeia Addy and Maurice and Ruth Danos; and Uncle Jack Haas. He was a 1982 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School, LSU and the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. While at EDW, he was a proud member of the band. He belonged to the Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at LSU. Following graduation from college he worked in Washington for the Bicentennial Commission on the U.S. Constitution under President Ronald Reagan and past Chief Justice Warren Burger. He was then drawn into the world of food and entered the Culinary Institute. Following his graduation, he went to New York where he was employed by many well-known restaurants. It was James' goal to always create the ultimate dining experience, making him well respected in the restaurant industry. He was loved by many and will be truly missed by family, friends and all who shared a part of his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the E.D. White Band Boosters, P.O. Box 5391, Thibodaux, LA 70302, or the Bayou Country Children's Museum, P.O. Box 1093, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Redden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. Bobbie Hamilton Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobbie Jean Commings Hamilton, 52, a native of Tallulah and resident of DeSoto, Texas, died Monday, June 30, 2008. Funeral services were held Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Annie Mae Minor of Tallulah; one daughter, Kelsha Hamilton of DeSoto; one son, Johnny Hamilton Jr. of Thibodaux; two brothers, Frank Minor and Donald Commings and wife, Debbie; two sisters, Mary Watson and Louise Commings, all of Tallulah; one stepson, Carlous Kline and wife, Tina, of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Doucet of Chicago; one grandchild; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Jonathan Commings; one brother, Joseph Commings; and one sister, Shirley Commings. She was an educator at various schools. McFarland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Richard Harrod Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Lee Harrod, 58, a native of San Diego and resident of Raceland, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Harrod; one son, Richard Lee Harrod Jr.; four daughters, DeAnna H. Ruiz, Eileen D. Oblea, Richette L. Harrod and Sharena F. Guadiana; one brother, Robert Ray Harrod Jr.; two sisters, Pamela Sue Gonzalez and Linda Harrod; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ray Harrod Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. Claire Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claire Gremillion Oncale Hebert, 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Tues-day, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thi-bodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by two sons, Gary Oncale and wife, Bernadette, of San Antonio, and Gilbert Hebert Jr. and wife, Renelee of Metairie; two daughters, Donna Talbot and husband, Daryl, of Thibodaux, and Pat Smith and husband, Loy, of Schriever; two brothers, Billy and Mahlon Gremillion; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Guillot; 10 grandchil-dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert G. Hebert; her first husband, Walley L. On-cale; her mother and stepfather, Genevieve and Joseph Phillips; her father, Adlai Gremillion; and one great-grandchild, Blaine Faslund. She donated her body to science. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. Elsie Hotard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elsie Hennigar Hotard, 94, a native of East Tawas, Mich., and a resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday July 3, 2008. Funeral service was held Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alred Hotard and wife, Della, of Houma; one daughter, Elsie Cantrelle and husband, Richard; one brother, Joseph Hennigar; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alred Arthur Hotard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Camille Lewis Camille Garrity Fernandez Gomez Lewis, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died in her home of lung cancer surrounded by her family and her life partner on Monday, May 26, 2008. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by her lifelong friend, Elaine Arceneaux; one sister, Carol Cabirac and husband, Louis Jr., of Kenner; four children, Pamala Schmidt and husband, Robert Sr., of Metairie, Louis Gomez Jr. and wife, Leslie, of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Terry Gomez and wife, Carrie, of Phoenix, and Dr. Yvonne Gomez of Grand Forks, N.D.; nine grandchildren, Robert Schmidt Jr. and wife, Erica, of Glasgow, Ky., Andrew and Charle Schmidt of Metairie, Christina Leopold and husband, Glenn, of Houston, John Louis and Emilio Gomez of Belle Chasse, Christopher and Bradley Gomez of Phoenix, and Jonathan Gomez of Metairie; three great-grandchildren, Ariel Jade and Calli Schmidt and Alexander Leopold; her nephew, Louis Cabirac III; her nieces, Yvette Hockenberry and husband, Tommy, and Suzette Couvillion and husband, Andrew, and her much loved dog, Oliver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Fernandez and Camille Garrity Fernandez Rickerfor Lind. She worked in the financial arena. The family would like to thank Dr. Perez, Dr. Ellis and Dr. Gould of the Cancer Center and St. Joseph Hospice, both of Thibodaux. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Marlene Lutz Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marlene Plaisance Lutz, 57, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Lutz; her mother, Nolina P. Plaisance; two sons, Eric and Jonathon Lutz; two brothers, Ronald and Bobby Plaisance; three sisters, Kathy Doucet and husband, Dayton, Linda Hogue and husband, Frank, and Debbie Duet and husband, Parrison Jr.; four nieces, Natashia Randazzo, Justina Caparros, Amber Duet and Lindsay Plaisance; two nephews, Ross and Ryan Hogue; and two great-nephews, Trey Randazzo and Austin Caparros. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin "Tut-Tut" Plaisance; and her mother-in-law, Gertrude Lutz. She was a great homemaker, cook and loved to bake. A much loved employee of 17 years at Children's Hospital. She warmed the hearts of many people and will be missed by friends and family. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. Jennie Monier Jennie Marrione Monier, 98, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Metairie, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church on Metairie Avenue. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Charles J. Monier; two daughters, Janis M. Pecquet and Catherine M. Henry; one daughter-in-law, Lora Jane Akers Monier; two sisters, Mary Janusa and Josie Noe; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jacques Monier; two sons-in- law, Philip N. Pecquet and Russell J. Henry; her parents, Frances Ardizzone and Lawrence Marrione; one brother, Joseph Marrione; and two sisters, Kelly and Catherine Marrione. L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. Jaime Pineda Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jaime Pineda, 86, a native of Bogota, Colombia, and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Authement Pineda of Houma; three daughters, Elizabeth Domangue and husband, Travis, of Bayou Vista, Carolyn Champagne and husband, David "Dave", and Patricia "Tricia" Pettingill and husband, Mika, of Broussard; one sister, Margarita Robledo of Bogota; six grandchildren, Danielle Alfred, Amanda Coyne, Shannon Coyne, Grant Domangue, Ryan Coyne and Sean Pettingill; and one nephew, Ivan Robledo of Coral Springs, Fla. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Heloise Pineda; and his parents, Gabrielle Pineda and Librada Quientero Pineda. He was former co-owner of Star Printing. He had a passionate love for music and dancing and an interest in science. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. Corinne Routier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corinne Wallace Routier, 98, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, joined her Lord in Heaven at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Louis E. Routier Jr. of Houma; five daughters, Joyce R. McNeely of Houston, Barbara Lee Lapeyre of San Benito, Texas, Corinne R. Comeaux of New Orleans, Carolyn R. Pritchard of Dallas, and Annette R. Charpentier of Houma; one sister, Mildred Henderson of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Routier Sr.; her parents, Emile Wallace and Emma Lirette Wallace; two grandsons, John Comeaux and Harold Lapeyre; two great-grandsons, Joey Fisher and Benton Routier; three sons-in-law, Louis Lapeyre Sr., Branch McNeely Jr. and Buddy Comeaux; five brothers, Everett, Emile, Cody, Albert and Ernest Wallace; and five sisters, Verna Schwinn, Irene Porche, Gladys Bergeron, Anne Pitre and Ezelle Dillard. She was a homemaker and a devoted Catholic. She loved her family and her church. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The family would like to thank Margaret Chatagnier, Deidre Henry, Angie Nichols and Ruby Ellender for their loving care and kindness. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Wayne Thomas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne Thomas, 43, a native and resident of Gibson, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Waterproof. He is survived by one son, Jeremiah Noel; two daughters, Waynisha Jones and Waynenika Thomas; two brothers, Lionel Thomas and wife, Gina, of Gibson, and Bruce Thomas of Las Vegas; and three sisters, Carmen Jacobs and husband, Jimmy, of Gray, Sharon LaGarde of Baton Rouge and Crissie Ray and husband, James, of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Thomas Sr. and Dorthy Watson Thomas; one sister, Carol Thomas Trosclair; and his grandparents, Mitchell Thomas and Mary Riley McGee and Charlie Watson and Cora Gates Watson. He was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================