Obituaries for MAY 2010; Terrebonne, and Lafourche Parishes, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 June 2010 Source: As listed with each record below ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ============================================================================== Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHAISSON, BARBARA Barbara W. Chaisson, 52, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Thursday, April 30, 2009. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at First Baptist Church of Grand Isle. Funeral will be at noon today at the church with burial in Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Daniel J. Berry; two daughters, Tasha Eschete and husband, Mark and Tanya Berry; three brothers, Charles Willyard, Mark Willyard, and Earl Willyard and wife, Tina; four sisters, Kathy Willyard, Sandy Willyard, Audrey Willyard, and Carla Willyard; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl E. and Margie Lawson Willyard; one son, Allan Willyard; and one grandchild, Madison Musyl. She was a police dispatcher and a member of Grand Isle First Baptist Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GRIFFIN, JANE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jane H. Griffin, 49, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Services will begin 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with visitation to continue afterward until 8 p.m. She is survived by her husband, David J. Griffin; two sons, Joshua and wife, Maura Orgeron, Ron and wife, Susan Orgeron; one daughter, Darcy Griffin; two brothers, Carl and wife, Marguerite, Matthew and wife, Kim Hebert; one sister, Joyce Chiasson and husband, Mike; five nephews, Billy Chiasson, Nolan, David, Luke and Daniel Hebert; three nieces, Joni Chiasson, Nicole Hebert and Tatum Melancon; and six grandchildren, Milton, Angela Pereda, Rhett, Ethan, Rana and Joel Orgeron. Preceded in death by first husband, Ronald Orgeron; parents, Nolan and Wilma Hartman Hebert; one son, Derek Joseph Griffin; and brother, Doyle Hebert. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HUNTER, GAYLE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gayle Marie Bourque Hunter, 70, a native of Montegut and resident of Round Rock, Texas, died 6:05 p.m. Friday, April, 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her father, Harold John Bourque; three sons, Dwayne "Nappy" Chauvin and wife, Brenda, Gerald Rappelet and wife, Donna, Albert Rappelet and companion, Linda Vallilee; one daughter, Denise Chauvin; sisters, Beverly Triche and husband, Archie, and Rita Mae Falgout and husband, Carlton; 11 grandchildren, Celeste' Roger and husband, Brent, Sarah LeBlanc and husband, Chris, Aleasha Adams, Amanda Adams, Eric "E.J." Williams, Michele Chauvin, Brandon Rappelet, Austin Audette, Cameron Audette, Zachary Morton and Cameron Morton; and three great-grandchildren, Brennan Authement, Lane LeBlanc and Brewer Roger. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eviola Ann Foret; stepmother, Mable Blackwell Bourque; godfather, Murphy Foret; godmother, Bernice Price; grandparents, Evles and Leontine Bergeron Foret, John Bourque and Ida Melancon; and daughter-in-law, Joan Rappelet. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. JOHNSON, DWIGHT Dwight Edwin Johnson, 72, a native of Swedonia, Ill., and resident of Houma, died 2:40 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Service will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Carlene Ann Jackson, of Houma; five sons, Dwight E. Johnson Jr. and wife, Edith, of Houma, Billy G. Johnson, of Houma, Dwayne E. Johnson and wife, Kelly, of Houma, Tracy T. Johnson and wife, Holly, of Rock Hill, S.C., Jaime R. Johnson and wife, Sheila, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Ina Ladner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Johnson and Astrid Petersen Johnson; one daughter, Dayna F. King; and two brothers, Leland Johnson and Lyle Johnson. He owned Industrial Products Manufacturing for 20 years. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He served in the Navy during the Cold War. He was an aviation electronics technician, second class, and received the Good Conduct Medal. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. KNIGHT, MARGUERITE Marguerite "Maggie" Hargis Knight, 85, a native of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. A memorial mass celebrating her life will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Condolences can be given to the family at the church from 6:15 until mass time. She retired from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her wishes were to further science and education by donating her body to the LSU School of Medicine. She is survived by her five children, Joseph "Jay" C. Knight, Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Connecticut, Alex "Butch" Knight and wife, Charlotte, of Zachary, Paul Knight of Baton Rouge, Marguerite Knight Erwin and husband, Louis, and George Knight of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Allie and Drew Knight of Zachary, Andrea Erwin Potter of Metairie, Lauren and Alexandra Erwin of Thibodaux; four sisters, Elaine Hillman of Baton Rouge, Beatrice Punch and Betty Folse of Lockport, and Marietta Adams of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo Hargis and Beatrice Foret Hargis; her husband, Joseph C. Knight; and six brothers, Al Hargis, George Hargis, Wilfred "Bill" Hargis, Rudolph "Bubba" Hargis, Ralph Hargis, and Kenneth Hargis. She was a devoted catholic, loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to E.D. White Catholic High School for the Prayer Garden. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEDET, DRUBY Druby J. Ledet, 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Yvonne Henry Ledet; one son, Kenneth Ledet and wife, Hazel; three daughters, Eurlie Ledet Williams and husband, Bobby, and Gale Ledet and Cathy Kohmann; seven grandchildren, Dena Williams Szaroleta and husband, Mike, Michelle Williams Richard and husband, Brian, Dr. Nicole Williams McKee and husband, Christian, Lisa Lirette Landry and companion, Chris S. Gehring, Troy Lirette and companion, Melissa Furr, Lee Kohmann and companion, Misty Marcel, and Jennifer Kohmann and fiance', Mauricio Toscano; and his very special seven great-grandchildren, Sarah Bourque, Emily Richard, Malorie Lirette, Mylah Lirette, Kari Landry, Matthew Kohmann, Jacob McKee, and Olivia McKee; and one brother, Gerald Ledet, and wife, Nell, of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Ledet Lirette; his parents, Willis and Olivia Dupre Ledet; two sisters, Thelma Trahan and Rosemary Portier; and three brothers, Albert Ledet, Ragis Ledet, and Remy Ledet. Druby worked for 35 years for Exxon Oil Company and retired as a field superintendant. He and his wife Yvonne spent the early years of their retirement traveling in their motorhome with the Exxon Retirees Travel Club and with the Cruisin' Cajuns. In his later retirement years his whole time and devotion were to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He will be sadly missed by his family and the many lives he touched; from the pulmonary rehab staff to the fourth floor nursing staff at TGMC and his coffee buddies at Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus and a former Usher where he was a devoted church member and supporter. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Annunziata Capital Campaign. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LIRETTE, CYNTHIA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cynthia Ann LeBlanc Lirette, 53, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by husband, Wayne P. Lirette; her mother, Anna Mae Pellegrin LeBlanc; two daughters, Jill Lirette and fiance', Wade Unbehagen, Carrie Neal and husband, Tommie Neal Jr.; one brother, Carl LeBlanc and wife, Cindy; two sisters, Romona Picou and Vickie Bradley and husband, Gerald; brother-in-law, Daniel Lirette and wife, Norma "Peanie"; best friend, Peggy Authement; four godchildren, Summer Starke, Melissa Griffin, Sidney Thibodaux, Julie Brehm; four grandchildren, Kenadee and Zackary Unbehagen and Kaegan and Jayden Neal; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Elward "Doll" Joseph LeBlanc; and one sister, Tammy Trahan. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEVRON, CLIFFORD Clifford J. Levron, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at St. Louis Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by his companion, Mary Cruse; his former spouse, Anna F. Levron; father, Berwick Joseph Levron Sr.; four sons, Travis and companion, Trisha, Craig, Tyler and Kelly Levron; two daughters, Vickie and husband, C.J. Guidroz, Sherrie and husband Noe Pena; four brothers, Robert, Berwick Jr., Kenneth and David Levron; three sisters, Judy Talbot, Annie Mae Marcel and Theresa Colley; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adda Beebe Levron; and one grandson, Clint Guidroz. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church. He served in the Navy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PRICE, BARBARA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara Ann Lirette Price, 72, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 8:24 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, "Pappy" Joseph Price of Bourg; three sons, Steve Price and wife, Sheila, of Bourg, Todd Price and wife, Cheri, of Lockport, and Jay Price and wife, Staci, of Bourg; two daughters, Cheryl Thornton and husband, Willie, of Bourg, and Sheila Deroche and husband, Dwayne, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Kristy Seay and husband, Kenny, Jarren Price, Tori Portier and Husband, Shawn, Channing Deroche, Amber Deroche, Chase Price, Mary Price, Holly Price and Carsyn Price; two great-grandchildren, Breelyn Portier and Tenley Portier; six step-grandchildren, Dane, Lauren and Jace Thornton, Maddie and Mason Sampey, and Joshua Davis; three step-great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Colton Davis, and Cowen Thornton; two brothers, Curtis "Curt" Lirette and Donald Lirette; and one sister, Ernestine "Tennie" Lirette Pitre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Lirette and Elizabeth Ellender Lirette; one brother, Elmer Lirette; and one sister, Gloria Lirette Henry. She was a paraprofessional for the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 23 years. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She loved to sew, cook and fish. Her children and grandchildren were everything to her and lived life through her eyes. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. RYBISKI, RYAN Ryan Rybiski, 24, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 30, 2009. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his parents, Rhebb Rybiski and Pat Matherne; his step-father, Melvin Matherne, Jr.; his sister, Amber Rybiski; and his grandmother, Lou Rybiski. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, LeeRoy Rybiski and Printis and Mary Lee Parker; and his great-grandmother, Pearl Rybiski. He was a competition cheerleading team coach. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SCIONEAUX, ANTOINE Antoine "Larry" Scioneaux, 63, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died peacefully after a battle with Leukemia at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda Scioneaux; three step-children, Sherry Pellegrin and husband, Cord, Raymond Voisin and wife, Roxanne, and Bridgette Foret and husband, Tyson; one brother, Berris Scioneaux; one sister, Jackie Breaux; six step-grandchildren, Michael, Kimberly, Candace, Cortney, Tyler, and Madison; one step-great-grandchild, Kayden Liner; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris Scioneaux and Cecile Simon; and one sister, Katheline Gautreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHARPENTIER, MARION Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Victorine Williams Charpentier, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann Charpentier May of Houma, and Charlotte Marie Charpentier Barber and husband, Henry, of Houma; five grandchildren, Denice May Melancon and husband, Ben, Dana May, Darrell May II, Bradley Barber and Todd Barber; one great-grandchild, Morgan Melancon; and three sisters, Margaret Rae Murry, Georgia and Emma Claire Pelley, all of South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Charpentier; her parents, George Williams and Adenise Cenac Williams; one son-in-Law, Darrell H. May; one sister, Rosa Alice Williamson; and one infant Brother, John Raymond Williams. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Hospice of South Louisiana and her caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana, 6500 W. Main St., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CONSTANT, LENA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lena Naquin Constant, 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Philip Constant and wife, Betty, Edward Constant and wife, Gwen, Michael Constant and wife, Jennifer, and Thomas "Tommy" Constant and wife, Angie; one daughter, June Constant Owens; one sister-in-law, Madge Naquin; two brothers-in-law, Rodney Constant and Kenneth Constant; 22 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson "Pete" Constant; his parents, Philip and Corine Richard Naquin; two daughters, Kathleen "Nickey" C. Blanchard and Anne C. Redhage; one grandson, Lon Mortsol; one brother, Philip Naquin Jr.; and four sisters, Annelle N. Clement, Lucille N. Rodrigue, Lula N. Adams and Louise N. Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. FORET, WILLIAM Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William V. "Billy" Foret, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April, 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rivero Foret; mother, Marie L. Foret; twin brother, Bob Foret and wife, Edna; sister, Mary Ann DuFrene and husband, Fernand; several nieces and nephews; godchildren, Kent J. Foret, Fernand DuFrene and Melanie B. Daigle. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert A. Foret; and paternal grandparents, Leo and Theresa Foret, and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lusco. He was a parishioner for Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. He loved fishing, friends and his family. He was a former employee of Block Furniture, Reeco Rental and Supply and Cajun Home Improvements, where he excelled in salesmanship. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GUILBEAU, RALEIGH Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raleigh J. Guilbeau, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by two stepsons, Jimmy and Robert Toups; two stepdaughters, Carol Lou and Beverly Ann Cheramie; one brother, Larry Guilbeau; one half-brother, Jeffery; and two sisters, Yvonne Joseph and Bella Dantin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Enolia Griffin Guilbeau; his parents, Jeffery and Benicia Guilbeau; and three brothers, Nolan, Jeffery Jr. and Roy Guilbeau Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. KNIGHT, MARGUERITE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite "Maggie" Hargis Knight, 85, a native of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. A memorial mass celebrating her life will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Condolences can be given to the family at the church from 6:15 until mass time. She retired from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her wishes were to further science and education by donating her body to the LSU School of Medicine. She is survived by her five children, Joseph "Jay" C. Knight, Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Connecticut, Alex "Butch" Knight and wife, Charlotte, of Zachary, Paul Knight of Baton Rouge, Marguerite Knight Erwin and husband, Louis, and George Knight of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Allie and Drew Knight of Zachary, Andrea Erwin Potter of Metairie, Lauren and Alexandra Erwin of Thibodaux; four sisters, Elaine Hillman of Baton Rouge, Beatrice Punch and Betty Folse of Lockport, and Marietta Adams of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo Hargis and Beatrice Foret Hargis; her husband, Joseph C. Knight; and six brothers, Al Hargis, George Hargis, Wilfred "Bill" Hargis, Rudolph "Bubba" Hargis, Ralph Hargis, and Kenneth Hargis. She was a devoted catholic, loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to E.D. White Catholic High School for the Prayer Garden. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LAFONT, THEO Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theo B. Lafont, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, April 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Duet Lafont; three daughters, Nadine Pregeant and husband, Clyde Jr., Laverna Alford and husband, Gerhort, and Tanya Chiasson and husband, Eric; two brothers, Theard Lafont Jr. and wife, Delores, and Darwin Lafont and Geraldine; six grandchildren, Bryan Pregeant and wife, Marie, and Brad Pregeant and wife, Rockelle, Joshua Ledet, Lauren Gardner and husband, Paul, Erica Chiasson, and Gerhort M. Alford; and four great-grandchildren, Breanne, Brad Jr., Brock and Brook Pregeant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theard Sr. and Emelie Brunet Lafont; two grandsons, Justin and Johnathon Alford; four brothers, Euclid "Ken" Lafont, infant brothers, Duffy, George and Lawrence; and one sister, Elrita Smith. He was a parishioner of Out Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was retired from Exxon USA and a member of St. Pious the X Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEBOUEF, MARIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Redmond LeBouef, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010. There will be no services and a burial at a later date. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria LeBouef Boudreaux and husband, Stephen P. Boudreaux of Houma; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Peter LeBoeuf; one daughter, Carol LeBouef Andrews; one sister, Mrs. James (Beulah) (Boo) Stevens; her parents, Charles and Dalea (Delia) (Trosclair) Redmond; and one granddaughter, Michelle Andrews of Gulfport, Miss. She was a homemaker and she was Episcopalian. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEVRON, CLIFFORD Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clifford J. Levron, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by his companion, Mary Cruse; his former spouse, Anna F. Levron; father, Berwick Joseph Levron Sr.; four sons, Travis and companion, Trisha, Craig, Tyler and Kelly Levron; two daughters, Vickie and husband, C.J. Guidroz, Sherrie and husband Noe Pena; four brothers, Robert, Berwick Jr., Kenneth and David Levron; three sisters, Judy Talbot, Annie Mae Marcel and Theresa Colley; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by mother, Adda Beebe Levron; and one grandson, Clint Guidroz. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church. He served in the Navy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. OUGEL, EULA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula D. Ougel, 72, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:59 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Terry Ougel and wife, Gayle; one daughter, Toni Pitre and husband, Marty; two granddaughters, Devon and Gina Pitre; and five sisters, Irene Soudelier, Lorena Soudelier and husband, Claude, Gladys Dubois and companion, Ram, Mary Molaison and husband, Cleveland, and Leola Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Ougel; her parents, Etienne and Cecile Plaisance Dubois; seven brothers, Edmon Dubois, Eugene Dubois, Etienne Dubois Jr., Louis Dubois, Herbert Dubois, Edward Dubois and Gilbert Dubois; and two sisters, Anna Thibodaux and Angelina Bourg. She was known for the best jukebox in town at the Larose Hotel and considered a number one Saints fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was devoted to taking care of others who needed her support. She will be sadly missed by us all. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SMITH, HUEY Huey P. Smith, 72, a native of Franklin and resident of Patterson, died at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at The Patterson Civic Center. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Civic Center, with interment at The Patterson Mausoleum. The East St. Mary Funeral Squad will perform at graveside. He is survived by his wife, Billie Joyce Augustine-Smith; two sons, Kyle Stephen Smith and Kenny Lance Smith, of Patterson; two daughters, Kim Marie Williams of Oakland, Calif., and Katrina Smith Thomas of Gray; three brothers, Arthur James Smith and Hillaird Smith Jr., both of Patterson, and Edward Alfred Smith of Barstow, Calif.; three sisters, Shirley Smith May, Mary Louise Smith and Delores Smith, all of Patterson; five grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. He was a veteran of The United States Army and a member of Masonic, American Legion and VFW. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 3, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WATTS, RENA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rena Breaux Watts, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, in her home. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Jackie Jackson, Karen LeBoeuf and husband, Pete, Katherine "Sue Sue" Bollinger and husband, Eric, Melanie Barker and husband, Billy, and Wendy Phillips and husband, Michael; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Watts; three sons, Christopher Watts, Donald Watts and wife, Judy Foret Watts, and Wayne Watts; son-in-law, Bryan Dagenhardt; 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer R. Watts; one son, Homer Watts Jr.; one daughter, Kellie Dagenhardt; her parents, Abel and Ida Verret Breaux; three sisters, Olga Dalrymple, Elma Gaudet and Edna Uzee; and two brothers, Abel and Paul Breaux. She worked at St. Mary's Nativity school as a librarian,and loved gathering with her extended family, having dinner with her friends, reading and discussing books, attending plays and debating politics. Her family and friends will remember her deft hand at cooking and sewing, her wry sense of humor, her artistic talent, her belief in education, her practical and kind nature and her love of children. The family wishes to express a deep appreciation to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center STAT Home Health, St. Joseph Hospice, Jan Jackson and the Revs. John Gallen and Charlie Perkins. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary's Nativity School or St. Jude's Research Center. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CONWAY, LOIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Sims Conway, 95, a native of Birmingham, Ala. and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday in Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala. Service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Conway of Houma; one son, Jack Conway of Abita Springs; five grandchildren, Richard True, Brad Conway, Jamie Perrilloux, Wesley True and Chris Conway; five great-grandchildren, Bailey Perrilloux, Kaitlyn Conway, Josie Conway, Andrew Perrilloux and Jacob Conway; and three sisters, Theda Ball of Pensacola, Fla., Violet Cummins of Pensacola, and Ruth Russell of Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, J.B. Conway; one sister, Thelma Gainor; her mother, Susie Belle Givens; and her father, Stephen Alonzo Sims. She graduated from Bishop Toolen High School in Mobile, Ala. in 1933, St. Vincents Nursing School in Birmingham, Ala. in 1936, and was a stewardess with American Airlines. She was a member of Canterbury Methodist Church in Birmingham, Ala. where she was a life long resident. She loved to play golf and visit her mountain home in highlands, N.C. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, painting, needlework, arts and crafts. She was taken care of by four wonderful sitters, Doris Richardson, Jean Pye, Ann Grant and Betty Chauvin. She was a loving mother and wife. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haydel Memorial Hospice, 102 Wilson Ave., Houma, LA 70364. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GUIDRY, HELOISE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Heloise LaGrange Guidry, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by four sons, Clebert Jr. and wife, Mary, Allen and wife, Donna, and Charles and Timmy Guidry; one daughter, Cora Lee G. Keating and husband, Joe; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clebert J. Guidry Sr.; her parents, Anatole and Lawrence LaGrange; one daughter, Mary Guidry; two grandsons, Duke and Carey Guidry; five brothers; and one sister. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother and friend to all that she knew. She will be greatly missed. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GROS, JOSEPHINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine B. Gros, 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:51 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Jesse Gros Sr., Rodney Gros, Allen Gros and Paul Gros; four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Sanchez, Mrs. Evella Ordoyne, Mrs. Una Terracina and Mrs. Gail Prejean; two brothers, William Menge and Lionel Menge; two sisters, Vickie Danos and Lou Smith; 27 grandchildren; 47 great- grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Gros; her parents, Marcellin Bourgeois and Ophelia Thibodeaux; 10 brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. KIBODEAUX, ALBERT Albert "Al" Kibodeaux, 73, a native of Crowley and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christian Family Center in Galliano. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the center, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bernice Demere Kibodeaux; two sons, Tony Kibodeaux and Al D. Kibodeaux and wife, Tammy; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Kibodeaux; one brother, Leroy Kibodeaux; one sister, Faye Soileaux; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulice and Mable Daigle Kibodeaux; one son, Gordon Kibodeaux; three brothers, Curley "Tee", John and Dewey Kibodeaux; and one sister, Mary DeVorick. He was a member of Christian Family Center. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LOUPE, MARY Mary Frances Snyder Loupe, 82, a native of Louisville, Ky. and resident of Lockport, passed away at her home at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Johnny Loupe; three sons, Anthony Loupe and wife, Priscilla, Michael Loupe and wife, LeeAnn, and Brian Loupe; two daughters, Christine L. Arcement and husband, Fay, and Lisa L. Ledet and husband, Samuel; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, James Loupe; her parents, Anton Snyder Sr. and Ella Whitworth Snyder; and one brother, Anton "Tony" Snyder Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LOUVIERE, JOSEPH Joseph "Jessie" Louviere Sr., 100, a native of Gheens and resident of Paradis, died at 8:37 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by two sons, David Louviere and wife, Cheryl, and Joseph Louviere Jr. and Sylvia; three daughters, Mary L. Gros, Peggy L. Sanchez and Naomi L. Griffin and husband, Harry; one sister, Stella Champagne; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Laughlin Louviere; his parents, Gillis and Lucille Matherne Louviere; two sons-in-law, Melvis Gros Sr. and Irvin Sanchez; two brothers, Randolph Louviere and Irvin Louviere; and two sisters, Evelina Boudreaux and Virgis Plaisance. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. STEGALL, UNA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Una Stegall, 90, of Tyler, Texas, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Park Place Nursing Home in Tyler where she resided for the past several years. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler. Services for our beloved mother, mam-maw, and great- grandmother will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mike Warner and Cary Ponder will be officiating, with burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Upshur County. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, Lynn and Jane Stegall of Tyler, Ron and Carol Stegall of Meridianville, Ala.; and daughter and son-in-law, Nelda and Jeff Regian of Tyler; 10 grandchildren, Steven Stegall, Scott Stegall, Sherri Stegall, Shanna DuBois, Sandy Stegall, Doug Kelly, Matt Kelly, B.J. Kelly, Erin Kelly and Hunter Regian; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Norman Louis Stegall; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. She was born Nov. 26, 1919 in Shady Grove, Texas to Grady and Maggie Weldon. She was a homemaker, teacher and devout Christian, as well as an active member of the Shiloh Road Church of Christ for many years. Prior to retiring to Tyler, she and Mr. Stegall lived in Houma for 25 years. She loved cooking, sewing, and sharing her sweet spirit of love and hospitality. Everyone always looked forward to enjoying a slice of her yummy coconut cream pie! Her sweet smile and kisses will be missed. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Stegall, J.D. Osborn, James Barton, James Farmer, Travis Hunt, Tommy Parrish and Ron Schultz. Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer, Texas is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. STRAUSBAUGH, LARRY Larry Strausbaugh, 62, a native of York, Pa. and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:33 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010. Funeral services were held Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. His body was cremated. He is survived by his wife, Melody S. Strausbaugh; three sons, Curtis, John and Faron Strausbaugh; one daughter, Jayne Strausbaugh; one brother, Terry Strausbaugh; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington and Theresa Timmons Strausbaugh; and one brother, Barry Strausbaugh. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SUBLETT, JAMES Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James D. 'Jim' Sublett, 84, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at First United Presbyterian Church in Centralia. Services were at 11 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Edwin Evans officiating. Interment and graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla. Survivors include wife, Beverly (Haymaker) Sublett of Centralia; two sons, James Sublett and wife, Terri, of Houma, and Richard Sublett and wife, Sandy, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two daughters, Sue Ann Rich and husband, Jim, of Dallas, and Patti Lou Merritt and husband, Gary Don, of Lubbock, Texas; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Rich, Kim Muck and husband, Ryan, Courtney Bennett and husband, Garrett, Megan Doiron and husband, Eddie, Marissa Merritt-Ahanda and husband, Benoit, Candice Merritt, Casey Sublett and Dana Sublett; and two great- grandchildren, Logan Muck and Ella Merritt-Ahanda. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; Jack Sublett and Ben Sublett; and one sister in her youth. He was born Aug. 8, 1925 in Merkel, Texas, son of Tye and Maggie Roberts Sublett. He married Beverly Haymaker on July 8, 1950 in Tulsa, Okla. He was retired after 31 years as a petroleum engineer with the Gulf Oil Company and then worked as an independent oil operator for 30 years. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Centralia and the Illinois Oil and Gas Association. Mr. Sublett was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, earning the rank of Corporal and serving during World War II. Memorials in his honor may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Centralia and will be received at the Garnier and Sons Funeral Home in Centrally. Garnier and Sons Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, KENNETH Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth "Ken" Dion Bergeron, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his parents, John I. and Lillian Lonadier Bergeron; two sons, Lucas and Kenneth "Kenni" Bergeron; two daughters, Jessica Bergeron Guidry and Kelsey Bergeron; one grandson, Cole Guidry; one brother, Michael Bergeron; two sisters, Cindy Bergeron and Myra Gautreaux; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Alldredge. Kenneth was a giving and loving grandpa, father, brother and son. He loved fishing with his Dad, bowling with his friends and spending time with his family. He was a faithful Saints fan. He was employed at Sub-Surface Tools in Morgan City. He was Episcopal. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, STANLEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stanley "Jr." Joseph Bergeron Jr., 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:24 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Earline Guidry Bergeron; four sons, Ulysses Bergeron and wife, Ernie, and Ronald Bergeron and wife, Jennifer, all of Houma, Donald Bergeron and wife, Sharon, and Carl Bergeron, all of Chauvin; three daughters, Karen Riche' and husband, Yancy, of Franklinton, Deborah Foster and husband, Charlie, of Mississippi, Jodi Picou and husband, Danny, of Bourg; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Bergeron Sr. and mother, Valerie Ledet Boudreaux; his stepfather, August M. Boudreaux; one son, Kerry Anthony Bergeron; three grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Marian Neil Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BOUDREAUX, RUBY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Mae Borne Boudreaux, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:37 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Boudreaux and husband, Percy; and two grandchildren, Crystal and Cherie Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Boudreaux; her parents, Leon Borne and Mathilda Boudreaux Borne; three brothers, Bertrand, Richard Sr. and Warren Borne Sr.; and one sister, Lucy Borne Boudreaux. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to E.D. White Endowment Fund and/or St. Joseph Hospice. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHAPMAN, LAVERNE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laverne Chapman, 88, a native of Bridgeport, Texas, and longtime resident of Shawnee, Okla., died peacefully in Houma, Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Graveside services are pending. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee, Okla. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Mathis of Houma; one son, Bob Chapman and wife, Kimberly, of Shawnee; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Vernon Chapman; her parents, John and Alline Hartsell; one sister, Audrey Fay Beck; and one brother, Foch Hartsell. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. FORRISTAL, DORIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Forristal a native of Marked Tree, Ark., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Chabert Medical Center in Houma. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Tabor and husband, Mark, and Brenda Griggs, both of Thibodaux; two sons, Lawrence Forristal Jr. and wife, Teffanie, of Bayou L'Ourse, and Michael Forristal of Thibodaux; four brothers, Sammy, Robert, Roy Gene Taylor, and William Allen, all of Arkansas; two sisters, Virginia Melson and Lois Stevenson, both of Arkansas; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Collie Robert and Beatrice Ashley Taylor; her husband, Lawrence William Forristal Sr.; one son, Robert Alexander Forristal; and one sister, Francis Simmerson. Twin City Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GAUDET, GAIL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gail Trosclair Gaudet, 55, a native of Franklin, longtime resident of many and current resident of Prairieville, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 in a Baton Rouge health-care facility. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at David Funeral Home in Jeanerette. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at The Church of the Assumption in Franklin with the Rev. Ruben Primor officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin City Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Marie Brunella Trahan of Franklin; two sons, Brent Gaudet and wife, Dawn Rodrigue Gaudet, of Prairieville, and Eric Gaudet and companion, Rachel Reeves, of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Amber N. Robichaux of Prairieville; two brothers, John Trosclair Sr. and Merlyn Trosclair, both of Franklin; two sisters, Janet Brescher and husband, Robert, of Houma, and Monica Trosclair and companion, Gene Aaron, of Broadus, Texas; one grandchild, Ella Beatrice Gaudet of Prairieville; her former husbands, Eric Gaudet Sr. and Phillip Robichaux, both of Centerville; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, John Trosclair Sr.; and one brother, Dale Trosclair. Pallbearers will be Brent and Eric Gaudet Jr., Eric Gaudet III, Merlyn and John Trosclair Jr. and Jordy Brescher. She was a member of the American Cancer Society. David Funeral Home of Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. JAMES, OPHELIA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ophelia James, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Wilbert James of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Rosa Galmore James; two brothers, Allen James Jr. and Clifford James; and one sister, Bessie James Lewis. She was a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. NAQUIN, MERLIN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Merlin Joseph Naquin, 79, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 3, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn M. Chaves of Lafayette, and Janabeth "J.B." Daigle of Houma; two sons, Carey J. Naquin and wife, Rosie, of Katy, Texas, and Chet D. Naquin and wife, Amanda, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Michael Naquin, Kevin Naquin, Kristina Chaves, Tyler Chaves, James Daigle, Katelyn Daigle, Lindsey Naquin, Hunter Naquin, John Steinmetz, Laurie Steinmetz and Joshua Fanguy; and six great-grandchildren, John "Jack" Naquin, Gentry Foreman, Alexa Lott, Peyton Foreman, Hannah Steinmetz and John "Parker" Steinmetz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Mary LeBouef Naquin; and his parents, Harry Paul Naquin and Ethel LeBouef Naquin. He retired after a 38-year career with Halliburton Energy Services. He receive a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from LSU in 1953. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955. He enjoyed LSU football, fishing, hunting, farming, dancing and visiting with friends and family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that consideration be given to making a donation to the Kidney Cancer Association or the Terrebonne Council on Aging. Donation forms to the Kidney Cancer Association will be available during Visitation. Donations for the Terrebonne Council on Aging can be sent to 7491 Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ASHLEY, JANINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janine Elizabeth Ashley, 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. She is survived by one brother, Jeremy Voisin and wife, Alisha of Houma; her father, John Ashley of Houma; twonephews, Jacob and Seth Voisin of Houma; and her grandmother, Clara Clavijo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Voisin Ashley. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ======================= Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BOURGEOIS, KATHERINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Katherine Moncla Bourgeois, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 2, 2010. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, John L. Bourgeois; three daughters, Mary Katherine Blackburn and husband, Ed, Grace Guthrie, Carolyn Borne and husband, Andre; seven grandchildren, Kate Baumann and husband, Jonathan, Robert Blackburn and fianceŽ, Gabby Martinez, Chase Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Dianne Guthrie, Grant Borne and Adele Borne; and one great-grandchild, Samuel Baumann. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert O. Moncla and Kate Baber Moncla; and one son-in-law, Thomas J. Guthrie. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. John's Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, 718 Jackson St., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DENNIS, CATHERINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Anne Dennis, 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Juanita "Punkin" Bourgeois; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Joseph Dennis; her parents, George D. Bergeron and Bridgette Daigle; one brother, George D. Bergeron Jr.; and two sisters, Velma B. Guidry and Doris B. Dugas. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MCWILLIAMS, MATTIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mattie Christine McWilliams, 75, a native of Florence, Ala. and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Galvaz and husband, Sergio of Henderson, Nev., and Rebecca Burnett Jensen and husband, Craig Allan Jensen of Gray; two brothers, Johnny Hendrix of Marked Tree, Ark. and Wheller Hendrix of Marked Tree, Ark.; one sister, Hattie Groom of Fort Meade, Fla.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McWilliams; her parents, Johnny Ham Hendrix and Iada Brown Hendrix; and two sisters, Marylou Butler and Velma Woods. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SHORT, SUSAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Susann Cartwright Short, 50, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and resident of Gray, died Friday, April 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church 5544 N. Bayou Black Drive in Gibson, 70356. Service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by her husband, Adrian Short; her parents, Arthur C. and Dorothy West Cartwright; three sons, Patric Rogers Jr., Johnathan Marshal and Raymond Young III; two daughters, TeeShawn Rogers and Jacquelyn Marshal; one brother, Arthur C. West of Maryland; two sisters, Jeannett Bebe West of Virginia and Michelle Howard of Stockton, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Esther Hardy West; and her in- laws, Onita Collins Short and Warmouth "Sun" Short Jr. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and a homemaker. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. USEY, JY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jy Phillip Usey, 31, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died May 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Deroche Usey; his parents, David P. Usey, and Judy Morvant Eusea and her husband, Russell; one son, Alex Phillip Usey; and one daughter, Abbie Lynn Usey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy and Evelyn Morvant, and Sidney Usey. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BOUDREAUX, EULA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Marguerite Sanchez Boudreaux, 75, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by five sons, Horace Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Maxine, Derrel Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Irene, Harris Boudreaux and wife, Marlene, Larry Boudreaux and wife, Stacey, and Donald Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Patricia; two daughters, Loretta Folse and Louella Boudreaux; one daughter-in-law, Lillian Boudreaux; one brother, Norman "T-men" Sanchez Sr.; three sisters, Eunice S. Tastet, Anna S. Gaubert, and Dorothy S. Toups; 29 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Price Sanchez and Elicia Breaux Sanchez; one son, Gary Boudreaux Sr.; four brothers, Johnny Sanchez, Paul Junius "T-John" Sanchez, Irvin Sanchez and Alton Sanchez; and two sisters, Gracie Sanchez and Laura Mae Champagne. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CARTER, WALTER, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter Carter Sr., 70, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Saturday, May 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Jones, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ophelia Carter; three children, Eartherla and Ivory Batiste, Laura Lea Carter and Walter O'Neal Carter, all of Paincourtville; two sisters; five brothers; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Edna Carter; and four brothers. He was a retired employee of J. Ray McDermott. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHIASSON, HARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry "Jimmy" Chiasson, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 3, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Randall Chiasson and wife, Karla; three daughters, Kathleen Rousseau and husband, Bud, Mary Verret and husband, Bryan, and Gail Ohmer; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rita Huot; one brother, Eddie Chiasson; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chiasson and Jeanne Adams Chiasson; two brothers, Clarence "T-Can" Chiasson and Raymond Chiasson; one son- in-law, Martin Ohmer; and one great-grandson, Randall "Little Randy" Babin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed politics, playing cards, dancing, hunting and fishing when he was younger and loved watching football, especially the Saints and LSU in later years. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ERWIN, LEWIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lewis Erwin, 86, a native of Farmington, Mo., and a resident of Raceland, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010. A graveside military service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bay St. Louis, Miss., at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce Sloan Erwin; three sons, Louis Erwin and wife, Marguerite, of Thibodaux, David Erwin and wife, Darlene, of Destrehan, and James Erwin of Raceland; one daughter, Sadie Erwin Joiner and husband, Hugh, of Lady Lakes, Fla.; two sisters, Eunice Herrod of Cider Hill, Mo., and Katherine Heck and husband, James, of St. Peter, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanford and Mary Erwin; one brother, Stanford Erwin; and two daughters, Mattie Jane Usher and Mary Joyce Roberts. Lewis Erwin joined the USAAF in 1940 at the age of 16, served his country during World War II in North Africa, Sicily and Italy until 1947 and then transferred to the USAF. He served during the Korean conflict and retired in 1962 with 22 years of military service after obtaining the rank of master sergeant. He was employed in the offshore industry as an executive steward and completed his working career as manager of Erwin's Antique Bank. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great storyteller to everyone he met. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HARSHMAN, ELDON SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eldon Clifford "Cliff" Harshman Sr., 82, a native of Milton Center, Ohio, and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:17 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, due to complications from cancer. He donated his body to science. There will be a memorial service from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue with religious services following. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ola Mae Daigle Harshman; five sons, Eldon Clifford "Cliff" Harshman Jr., Kenny Harshman and wife, Darcy, Erroll Harshman, Charlie Harshman and wife, Hylma, and Neil Harshman and wife, Sherry; four daughters, Darlene Jacques, Marlene Nelson, Ellen Sanders and Kathy Hussey; one stepson, Brent Robinson; one sister, Doris Hamm; 19 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Osea Belle Knisely Harshman; 10 brothers, Dallas, Robert, William, Gerald, Raymond, Elmer, Delmar, Richard, Donald and Walter Harshman; and three sisters, Margaret Harshman, Mildred Dewese and Osea Ann Woodruff. He was in the U.S. Army Air Force and a veteran of World War II. He loved many things in life, including fishing, cooking and making wine, but he especially loved to make people laugh. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. JOSEPH, ELNORA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elnora "Auntee Teal" Joseph, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Phillip August, with burial in Protestant Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Margaret B. Williams of Houma; one brother, J.C. Bradley of Syracuse, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Hudson; her father, Wilson Joseph; five sisters; and four brothers. She was a homemaker and an usher at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ONCALE, DORIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Stevens Oncale, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by three sons, Anthony Oncale Jr., Robert "Bobby" Oncale and wife, Deanna, and Ronald "Snag" Oncale and wife, Janet; one daughter, Georgana Oncale Ledet and husband, Keith; 12 grandchildren, Keith Oncale, Gregory Oncale, Susan Cortez, Kim Pitre, Stacey Evans, Amy Storey, Jodie Vicknair, Ryan Oncale, Ross Oncale, Regan Oncale, Jeremy Ledet and Chad Ledet; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony F. "Papa Joe" Oncale Sr.; her parents, Xavier Stevens and Aline Hebert Stevens; one brother, Guy P. Stevens; one daughter-in-law, Gertie Oncale; and one great-great-granddaughter, Jessa Mae Vicknair. She was a member of St. Genevieve Ladies Altar Society. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and flower gardening. Special thanks to the entire staff at Lafourche Home for the Aged and Journey Hospice. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PATTERSON, WILLARD, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willard "Wicky" Patterson Sr., 86, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010. 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 Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church of Belle Rose. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Irving Brown Jr., with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by son, Willard Patterson Jr. of Belle Rose; two daughters, Losonna Truxillo of Belle Rose, and Darnella "Miz Dee" Patterson-Williams of Thibodaux; three brothers, Eddie and wife, Doris, Robert and wife, Joyce, of Labadieville, and Harold and wife, Shirley Patterson, of Gonzales; one sister, Naomi and husband, Melvin Plant; his stepmother, Cora Lee Patterson of Labadieville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Walter J. Williams of Labadieville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Etienne Patterson and mother, Olivia Patterson-Reed; four sisters, Francis, Eva, Enola and Beulah Patterson; and three brothers, Alvin Sr., Charles and John L. Patterson. He was a retired construction worker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Saturday, May 8, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DUET, YVONNE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Rita "YONNIE" Martin Duet, was born July 23, 1936, and died Thursday, May 6, 2010. Services will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tearance Joseph Duet, five daughters, Vickie Lynn Duet Martin, Alice Faye "Chautie" Duet, Monica "Nooka" Duet Folse, Tera Lee Duet and Yvette Duet Songe and husband, Ryan Songe; eight grandchildren, Jude Anthony Dupre, wife, Kasi, Mary Belinda Duet Chauvin and husband, Neil, Brandon James Folse of China, Rainie VanAmburg Simmoneaux and husband, Joshua, Nathan VanAmburg, Brandy Lynn Folse, Kiah Lee Naquin and Justin Tearance Songe; six great-grandchildren, Anthony, Blake and Coby Nettleton, and Danny Lee Chauvin, Lincoln Jude Dupre and Jackson Ray Simmoneaux; four sisters, Elaine Martin, Alma Lebouef, RosaBelle Prosperie and Sherry Martin Malbrough; and three brothers, David Martin, Michael Martin and Allen Benoit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eustache Martin and Alice Roddy Martin; her stepmother, Cecile Benoit Martin; three children, Terry and Cherry Duet, and Belinda "BeeBee" Marie Duet; two sisters, Jane Martin Ellender and June Martin; and three brothers, Russell Martin, Percy Martin and Ronnie Martin. Yonnie was always a loving, caring Mother Hen to all that knew her and she prayed for peace for everyone every day her words to you all "make peace with yourself and each other." Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 8, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MAUREAUX, DANIEL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel Gaston Maureaux, 17, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:11 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Coteau Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his father, Joseph Alphonse Maureaux, of Houma; his mother, Lisa Clark Daniels and husband, David, of Houma; three brothers, Joey Wayne Maureaux, Cory Daniels and Hank Maureaux; two sisters, Amanda Maureaux and Courtney Daniels; his grandparents, Wayne Clark and Linda Dosser Clark; his stepgrandparents, Buddy and Mary Jo Daniels; two nephews, Jacan Pyfrom and Brynn Maureaux; and one niece, Aubrey Maureaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gaston H. Maureaux and Frances Peltier Maureaux; and one uncle, Larry Gordon Maureaux. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a student of Terrebonne High School. He loved music and playing his guitar. He loved his friends and family very much. He had a very sweet, gentle spirit and was always happy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 8, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. RICHARD, AUDREY Audrey "A.J." Richard, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with a private burial. He is survived by his wife, Faye Richard; two sons, Daniel Futrell and Randal Richard; two daughters, Debra Savoie and Brenda Aguillard; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Richard and Emma Aucoin Richard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for cancer and diabetes. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 8, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. RICHARD, IRENE Irene Richard, 89, a native of Erath and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. A memorial service is pending in Erath and will be announced at a later date. She is survived by five sons, Boren Richard and wife, Cyndy, Oron Richard and wife, Vickie, Tommy Richard, Herbert Bourque and Raymond Bourque; one brother, L.J. Sellers; two sisters, Mildred Shicksnider and Gladys Hebert; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Alcibiade Sellers and her mother, Ozile Simon. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 8, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. RYDBERG, DELAIN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delain O. Rydberg, 81, a native of Essex, Iowa, and resident of Houma, died at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010. A service was held Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Howrey; two sons, Randy and wife, Susan, and Ricky and wife, Tina Rydberg; one daughter, Karen Rydberg; one brother, Paul E. Jean; one sister, Delores Pepper; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dora Skalberg Rydberg. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Sunday, May 9, 2010 CANTRELLE, CAROL SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carol Alphonse Cantrelle Sr., 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Kraemer Cantrelle, of Houma; three sons, Karl Alphonse Cantrelle Sr. of Houma, Carol A. Cantrelle Jr. and wife, Karen Bass Cantrelle, of Houma, and Abel A. Cantrelle and wife, Amy Voisin Cantrelle, of Houma; one daughter, Charmaine Cantrelle Chaisson and husband, Lawrence J. Chaisson of Houma; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley Cantrelle and Gerald Cantrelle; and one sister, Janice C. Windham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Alphonse Cantrelle and Effie Guidroz Cantrelle; one daughter, Wanda Cantrelle Romero; and one sister, Joyce C. Marcel. He was retired with the Sheriff's Department and started the K-9 Unit while there. He was also the owner of Cantrelle Fence Company and Supply for 53 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Masonic Lodge, Fraternal Order of the Police, the Shriners, American Legion and VFW. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Sunday, May 9, 2010 LODRIGUE, NORRIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris Antoine Lodrigue "Kai Yo", 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Lacabon Lodrigue; one nephew, James C. Boudreaux Jr.; two daughters, Rita Faye Lodrigue, and Linda Lodrigue and companion, Alcee Billiot Jr.; two grandchildren, Cassie Daughtery and husband, Paul, and Andre Roddy and companion, Adam Benoit; and two great-grandchildren, James Roddy Jr. and Isabella Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edith Guidry Lodrigue; one brother, Louis Lodrigue Jr.; and one sister, Marie Boudreaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Sunday, May 9, 2010 TAYLOR, MARION Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Patsy Celestine Rollins Taylor, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Taylor; one son, Robert Taylor, of Memphis, Tenn.; two daughters, JoAnn Francis and husband, Johnathan of Houma, and Cheryl Taylor of Albany, Ga.; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded death by her parents, Benjamin Rollins Sr., and Louise C. Verrett; four brothers, Arthur Verrett Sr., Harold Verrett, Donald Verrett and Benjamin Rollins; one sister, Leontine V. Robinson; three brothers-in-law, Johnny Taylor Jr., Daniel R. Turner and Frank Jones Sr.; and two sisters-in-law, Vivian Stewart and Earline Taylor. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Monday, May 10, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BLANCHARD, STEPHANIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stephanie B. Blanchard, 50, a native of Terrytown and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mass will be at noon at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roland J. Blanchard; her father, Jerry L. Boudreaux; and two brothers, Kirk J. Boudreaux and Carey P. Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine M. Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 10, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MOORE, ROBERT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert P. Moore, 71, a native of Southdown Plantation and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Military honors will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by three children, Taylor and husband, Joshua Griffin of Houma, Dean Moore and wife, Julie of Florida, and Katrina Boudreaux and husband, Jim of Thibodaux; one brother, Karl Moore Sr. and wife, Angie; two sisters, Diane M. Oncale and husband, Roy, and Charlene M. Boudoin; five grandchildren, Matthew Moore, Danielle Moore, Anthony J. Boudreaux, and fiancŽ, Kaci, Carden Griffin and Rilyn Griffin; one great-grandson, Brayden J. Boudreaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston "Shine" and Hilda Mae Giroir Moore; one son, Bruce A. Moore; one brother-in-law, Felix "Yickey" Boudin; and two nephews, Dwight Boudoin and Karl Moore Jr. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 10, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. POLLARD, CORRINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corrine Holmes Pollard, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Hammond, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens. She is survived by six daughters, Jane Pollard Kennedy and husband, Clark, of Thibodaux, Elizabeth Pollard Drones and husband, Joe, of Covington, Stephanie Pollard Neal and husband, Willie Jr., Aretha Pollard of Thibodaux, Jennifer Pollard of Houston, and LaShana Pollard of Hammond; four sons, Ernest Pollard, James Pollard Jr., Broderick Pollard and Andrew Pollard, all of Thibodaux; one sister, Victoria Brooks-Gooch of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Ernest Holmes of Waterloo, Iowa, Alfred Holmes of the Philippine Island and Clarence Holmes Jr.; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Persephone R. Holmes and Clarence Holmes Sr.; one son, Jeffery Pollard; one brother, Johnny Holmes; one sister, Augustine Holmes; her grandparents, Victoria Butler and Junious Reado; and two great-grandchildren. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 10, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SCHULE, CHARLES Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles W. Schule, 63, a native of Dallas and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Military Service will be 10 a.m. and religious service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Duplantis Schule; two sons, Jonathan C. Schule and wife, Casey, of Dover, Del., Charles Schule Jr. and wife, Denise of Keithville; one daughter, Karen S. Wilkerson and husband, Alton of Logansport; her mother, Mary P. Schule of Keithville; one sister, Dannie S. Jones of Keithville; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Schule; and one sister, Mary Francis Schule. He was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam and an employee of Acme Truckline Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BENOIT, RUSSEL, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russel Clifton Benoit Sr., 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by two sons, Russel Benoit II and wife, Grace, and Ward Benoit and wife, Anne; three daughters, Sheryle B. Chauvin and husband, Harold, Beverly B. Pitre and husband, Daryl, and Janet Benoit; one sister, Shirley B. Landry; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelda Landry Benoit; his parents, Paulin Benoit Sr. and Jeanette Vicknair Benoit; four grandchildren, Brandon, Paul, Michael and Victoria Benoit; five brothers, Paulin Jr., Curvis, Jessie, Joseph and Lester; three sisters, Jeanne B. Tardo, Cecile B. Simoneaux and Rita Benoit. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DUPRE, FAYE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Faye Rouen Dupre, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be on a later date at St. Bridgette Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, David Dupre Jr.; one daughter, Stacy Dupre Gold; one brother, Wayne J. Rouen; five sisters, Carolyn Lovell, JoAnne David, Karen Hall and Celeste Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Rouen and Mildred Gros. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. FORTIER, JACQUES Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacques Lanauze Fortier, 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. Service will be held at a later date at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans. He is survived by one son, William H. Fortier and wife, Deborah Samuels Fortier of Houma; one grandson, Jacques Armand Fortier and wife, Jeanne Marrione Fortier; and two great-grandchildren, Mia Clare and William Samuels Fortier. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Treadway Martinez Fortier; his parents, James Jacques Alcee Fortier and Marie Gelpi Fortier; one brother, Alcee Jacques Fortier; one sister, Marie Fortier; and one stepsister, Jacqueline Fortier. He was a retired mortgage banker and real estate developer. He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander and served in the Pacific Theater. He was a graduate of Tulane Engineering School. He was a member and former treasurer of the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was in the Metairie chapter of the Rotary Club and he was past treasurer in the War of 1812 organization. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GRANIER, DOROTHY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Teeta" Cortez Granier, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Church in Kraemer. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her children, Elodie Rome, Wilfred Granier, Rosemary Adams, Iris Landry, Dorothy Granier, Romona Folse and Chester Granier; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Percy and Lawrence Cortez, and Almarine Falgoust. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 46 years, Elizie Dave Granier; her parents, Nicholas "Kalot" Cortez and Rosalie Kraemer; three children, Pamela Becnel, Oscar Granier and Byron Granier; one grandchild, Nicholas Granier; one great-grandchild, Michael Folse; and siblings, Corinne Ordoyne and Nicholas, Antoinne, Phillip, Leon and Nelson Cortez. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by her family and friends. A special thanks to the Rev. Philip, family and friends, Hospice of South La. and staff of Thibodaux General. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LANDRY, ERNEST PIcture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Ernie" P. Landry, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:17 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by one son, Ernie P. Landry and companion, Tanna Granger; two daughters, Connie Bordelon and husband, James, and Bonnie Bergeron and husband, Vergis "Bozo"; two brothers, Alan and Jerry; 16 grandchildren, Gavin, Ashley, and Lance Landry, Lanie Baragone, Leslie Doucet, Viola Plaisance, James Jr. and Derek Bordelon, Carl, Edward, Jared, and Bonnie Domingue, Derek, Deryn, Dylan and Dana Bergeron; and seven great-grandchildren, Hattie, Haliey, and Hannah Doucet, Cade and Caroline Plaisance, Hayden Paul Landry and Kaylee Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Blance Landry; his stepfather, Happy Bourg; one daughter, Wanda Marie Landry; one brother, Jessie; one grandchild, Hope Dantin; and one great-grandchild, Jayden Landry. He loved to fish and trawl. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LAUDUN, ANGELA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angela "Angie" Laudun, 33, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home parlor. She is survived by the father of her children, loving ex-husband and close friend, Chris Fillinich; her father, Michael Laudun; two sons, Chris Fillinich Jr. and Sabastian Laudun; two daughters, Alexis Fillinich and Matalie Danos; and two sisters, Kelly Dotson of Russellville, Ky. and Jamie Laudun. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Griffin. She was a lively person that enjoyed family gatherings and being with friends and family. She was always full of energy and loved spending time with her children. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MALBROUGH, ALLEN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Clark Malbrough, 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Kassie M. Scott and husband, Bradley; three brothers, Russell Malbrough and wife, Ellen, Glenn Malbrough Sr. and wife, Elaine, Rickie Malbrough; two sisters, Elodie "Dee" M. Pruett and companion, Elmer Chauvin Jr. and Penny M. Caro and companion, Mark Hebert; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Hannah Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Jeanne Cecile Dupre Malbrough; one sister-in-law, Paulette Malbrough; one brother-in-law, Sidney Pruett; and one brother, Arthur Malbrough. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. NELSON, JANE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jane L. Nelson, 72, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010. She is survived by her friends and family at The Oaks of Houma. Special thanks to dear friend, Lexie LeBlanc. She was Catholic and a former employee as a security guard at McDermott. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ROBERTS, MARGIE Margie R. Roberts, 87, a native of Marion County, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Covington County Nursing Center in Collins, Miss. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Wade Funeral Home in Collins. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Collins City Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Houston and husband, Don, of Thibodaux; two sons, Johnny Kirkley and wife, Pam, of Thibodaux, and David Roberts of Hattiesburg; two stepchildren, Lynora Passentino of Harvey, and Joe Russell Robert of Houston; four sisters, Blanche Dickens Graves of Collins, Miss., Bonnie Bass, Betty Brister and Evelyn Bozeman, all of Columbia, Miss.; nine grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Lee Rutland and Emma Jane Autry Rutland; two daughters, Waldeen Kirkley Miller and Grace Kirkley Knight; one granddaughter, Lydia Westerman Reid; and two sisters, Norwen Speights and Maurice Magee. She was a member of The Dwelling Place Church. Wade Funeral Home of Collins, Miss. is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ANDRAS, ROBERT, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert P. Andras Jr., 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 10, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his mother, Mary Granier and stepfather, Mark Granier; his father, Robert Andras Sr. and stepmother, Debra Andras; one brother, Roy J. Andras; half brother, Jeremy Andras; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael P. Andras; one sister, Crystal L. Andras; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BLAKEMAN, AMORON Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amoron Randolph Blakeman, 91, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson and Sevierville, Tenn., died Monday, May 10, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A military service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday followed by religious service at noon at the funeral home, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Daniel Blakeman and wife, Betty, of Sevierville, Tenn., Ernest Blakeman and wife, Lou, of Gibson, and David Blakeman and wife, Linda, of Pigeon Ford, Tenn.; one daughter, Rhonda B. Harper of Gibson; four brothers, James "Chutt" Blakeman of Bayou Vista, Timothy Blakeman of Schriever, Jessie Blakeman of DeRidder, and Frank Blakeman of Gonzales; one sister, Ramona Crochet of Gibson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Mary Boyne Blakeman; his parents, Jessie Arthur Blakeman and Mary Bessie Breaux Blakeman; his son-in-law, Joe Harper; one sister, Windova B. Domangue; and one brother, Joseph Blakeman. He was a retired chief engineer for Sioux City Barge Lines. He began his service in the Army Air Corps on Oct. 14, 1942 and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 1, 1945 as Corporal. He received the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. He was president of the Ostomy Association and he counseled people with cancer. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BROUSSARD, CAROLYN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carolyn Ann Broussard, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma in Bayou Blue. Service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with a private graveside service at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Gabriel "Sonny" Broussard; two sons, Steven H. Broussard and David C. Broussard; three daughters, Lydia Ann LeBlanc, Linda Sue Killian and Melody Ann Alley; one brother, Lawrence Boudoin Jr.; half sister, Marie Boudoin; half brother, Hamalton Boudoin; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Boudoin Sr. and Lula Cecilia Kilcrest Boudoin; and one daughter, Cynthia Ann Broussard. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHERRY, CHARLES Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles R. Cherry, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Gregory and wife, Amie Cherry; one sister, Sherry Ann Cherry; two nephews, Ryan Cherry and wife, Crystal, and Nicholas Cherry; three nieces, Michelle Bergeron and husband, Dale Jr., and Miranda and Macie Cherry; one great niece, Allison Bergeron; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregory Roland Cherry and Francis Lena Giglio Cherry; one brother, Ronald Frank Cherry; and many aunts and uncles. He served a four year term in the U.S. Army. He loved many things in life like playing music on the piano and guitar. He cared for his animals dearly raising birds, dogs and rabbits. He was loved by all who knew him. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LODRIGUE, NORRIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris Antoine Lodrigue "Kai Yo", 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Services were held Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Rogers- Matherne Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Lacabon Lodrigue; two daughters, Rita Faye Lodrigue, and Linda Marie Lodrigue and companion, Alcee Billiot Jr.; two grandchildren, Cassie Lynn Authement Daugherty and husband, Paul, and Andre Marie Authement Roddy and companion, Adam Benoit; one great nephew, James Andrew Roddy Jr.; one great niece, Isabella Nicole Benoit; and one nephew, James C. Boudreaux Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jane Lodrigue Sr. and Edith Guidry Lodrigue; one brother, Louis Jane Lodrigue Jr.; and one sister, Marie Lodrigue Boudreaux. He was fisherman and oysterman for A.J. Buquet Company in Houma. He was also an oysterman for Steve Marie of Grand Caillou. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MOUTON, JOSEPH, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Loadice "Joe" Mouton Sr., 76, a native of Abbeville and resident of Theriot, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. There will be no services, per his wishes. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fay Russell Mouton of Theriot; two sons, Joseph Loadice Mouton Jr. and wife, Julie, of Bayou Blue, and Marty Mouton of Tennessee; four daughters, Gussie Matherne and husband, Rodney, of Bayou Blue, Cindy Doiron and husband, Dean, of Houma, Brandy Dupre, and Mandy Clark and husband, Ryan "Chip" Clark of Houma; one nephew, Daniel Mouton of Lakeland, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Christie Guise, Lawrence Guise, Jobie Guise, Dustin Doiron, Danielle Doiron, Jacey Mouton, Elizabeth Roller, Jay Clark, Kyle Clark and Gage Dupre; and two great-grandchildren, Bre'Nee Guise and Nathan Guise. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loadice and Pamela Mouton; one sister, Lena Willington; and one daughter, Jody Dinkel. He worked as a commercial fisherman then as a newspaper carrier for the Houma Courier for more than 10 years. He also served in the Army. He will be sadly missed by his family, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He also enjoyed watching his granddaughters, Danielle and Jacey, in their high school sports careers with softball and volleyball, he was their biggest fan and critic. The family would like to thank the staff at Cancer Care Specialists, Bayou Home Care, Journey Hospice, his favorite nurse at TGMC, Katrina Thibodeaux, and friends who were there through his illness. He was a fighter who fought till the very end. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his name. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PELLEGRIN, GERTIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertie Marie Robichaux Pellegrin, 96, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:22 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:30 to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Rodrigue and husband, Roy, and Linda Dupre and husband, Leroy; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Pellegrin; her parents, Adam and Marie Duplantis Robichaux; three brothers, Norris, Oliver and Irvin Robichaux and six sisters, Eva R. Defelice, Clavia R. Pellegrin, Olivia R. Pellegrin, Lena R. Authement, Lucretia R. Champagne and Florence R. Lapeyrouse. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for funeral expenses would be appreciated. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ALLEMAND, WHITNEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Whitney "Sarge" Allemand, 63, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Burton Allemand; one daughter, Angie A. Authement and husband, Dusty; his former wife, Kate Breaux Allemand; four brothers, Wilbert Allemand and wife, Fannie, Willie Allemand Jr. and wife, Brenda, Wilton Allemand and wife, Charlene, and Rudy Allemand and wife, Susan; and five sisters, Wildred Talbot and husband, Wayne, Mary Jane Dufrene and husband, Larry, Wanda Adams and husband, Norman, Florence Adams and husband, Eddie, and Ruby McCardle and husband, Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Inez Gautreaux Allemand; one daughter, Mary Beth Allemand; and one sister, Willie Mae Aysen. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ALLEN, COURTNEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Courtney "Bleek" Joseph Allen, 27, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Linda Allen of Thibodaux; his companion, Thelma Jean Brown of Thibodaux; one sister, Anjelica Allen of Thibodaux; and one brother, Randy Allen of Lompoc, Calif. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Hawthorne; and his grandparents, Mary Nelson and Joseph Nelson. He was Methodist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CUNNINGHAM, BOBBY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobby Charles Cunningham, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Madelene LeBoeuf Cunningham of Houma; two daughters, Robyn Cunningham Rougeau and husband, Robert, of Houma, and Priscilla Cunningham Boudreaux and husband, Rene, of Houma; five grandchildren, Heather Rougeau, Jeremy Rougeau and wife, Meredith, Tyler Charles Cunningham, and the twins, Caleb Allen Boudreaux and Cullen Mitchell Boudreaux; three great- grandchildren, Jayden Paul Rougeau, Trea Anthony Henderson; and Nevaeh Nicole Cunningham; his mother-in-law, Walterine LeBoeuf; his brother-in-law, Caroll Kreamer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Xavier Joseph Cunningham and Pauline Naquin Cunningham; four brothers, Freddie Cunningham, Francis Cunningham, James Charles "J.C." Cunningham and Ray Cunningham; two sisters, Joyce Crochet and Betty Hebert; his father-in-law, Allen "Cockeye" LeBoeuf; and his sister-in-law, Zeder Kreamer. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church, an officer of the Elks Lodge 1193 and a member of Woodmen of the World. He loved many things in life including fishing, hunting and going to the camp; but especially spending time with his grandchildren and family. Special thanks to Saint Joseph Hospice team for going well beyond the call of duty for the patient and families needs. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DOUGLAS, BRANDELL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brandell Lamar Douglas, 18, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ron and wife, Allison Thomas, and Albertine Stafford and James Thomas; one niece, Alayshia Lanae Douglas; his grandparents, Debbie McPherson and husband, Donald Alfred Douglas, Valerie Thomas and John Freeman Williams; two brothers, Midell Diaz Folse and Ron Lewis; two sisters, Maya Douglas and Ronae Thomas; five aunts; seven uncles; and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Andrea McPherson; and his great- grandparents, Cora Lee Neville and Earl Thomas, Benjamin and Albertine Stafford. He was a was a student at Terrebonne High School. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. JESSEN, FLORENCE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence Voisin Jessen, 86, a lifelong resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Bertha M. Jessen White and husband, Roger T. White III of Houma, and Sarah Ann Jessen Young and husband, Randall, of Rome, Ga.; one son, Christian Goss Jessen III of Crosslanes, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Roger Thomas White IV, Amy Lynn Hammock, Matthew Scott White, Christopher William White, Christa Thomas, Rebekah Young; six great-grandchildren, Roger T. White V, Alexus White, Gabrielle White, Gage White, Landon White, Marie Katherine Grace Hammock; and two brothers, Fleming Voisin and Edwin "Cook" Voisin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christian Goss Jessen; her parents, Edwin Voisin and Bertha Luke Voisin; and two grandchildren, Jennifer White, and Julie White. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. OHMER, GEORGE, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Joseph Ohmer Jr., 69, a resident of Chauvin, joined his father in heaven at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant three year battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment to follow in the church mausoleum. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Eva Mae Gaudet Ohmer, whom he married on Aug. 21, 1958; five daughters, Sandra Ohmer, Margie Ohmer, Melanie Ohmer Andrews and husband, Greg, Angele Ohmer Guitrau and husband, Jeff, and Sonya Ohmer Collins and husband, Homer; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mayola Ohmer Barras; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings, Irving Ohmer, Dorothy Ohmer David, Gerald Ohmer, Doris Ohmer Lombas. Born to George Joseph Ohmer Sr. and Florence Barras Ohmer on Sept. 6, 1940 in Napoleonville, he lived his life serving his Lord and dedicating himself to his wife and daughters. A gifted musician, George spent most of his life in Amelia where at age 12 he acquired his first guitar and began a lifelong love of making and writing music. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ROBINSON, ELMORE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmore A. Robinson, 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clement Robinson; six children, Don Robinson and wife, Christine, Linda Richard and husband, Daniel, Larry Robinson, Thomas "Tommy" Robinson, Mary Haddad and husband, John, and Bruce Robinson and wife, Jenny; one brother, Joe Robinson; one sister, Enola Percle; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Edna Bergeron Robinson; three brothers, Lester and Edwin Robinson, and Jim Robertson; and three sisters, Lorena Legendre, Linda Borne and Lurline Legendre. He was a World War II Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Guam in the South Pacific. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. THERIOT, DORIS Doris B. Theriot, 85, a native of Raceland, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Gervais, Cynthia Miranda, Deanna Theriot and their families; and two brothers, Milton Bourgeois Sr. and Alvin Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cordelia Cheramie Bourgeois; three brothers, Oral, Oakland and Edward Bourgeois; and two sisters, Bernice Babin and Catherine Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, GERALD Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerald Anthony Bergeron, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Harris Bergeron; three children, Michael A. Bergeron and wife, Darla, of Bourg, Sheila Viator and husband, Dr. Mickey Viator, of Dickinson, Texas, and Daniel J. Bergeron and wife, Cindy, of Houma; one brother, Harvey J. Bergeron of Houma; one sister, Patricia Popp of Daphne, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Ryan and Kacey Bergeron, Bradley and Brett Guidry, Lance and Taylor Bergeron, Andrea Viator and Leah Scott; and one great- grandchild, Ava Flynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris Anthony Bergeron and Marie Rogers Bergeron; and one sister, Elaine Popp. He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed fishing and spending time gardening. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BROWN, DOROTHY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Lumar Brown, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Alvin Brown Jr., Mark Brown Sr, Darryl Brown and wife, Lonette, Joel Brown and wife, Aleathal, and Donald Brown and wife, Tammy; daughters, Yolanda Bonvillain, Troy Bonvillain and husband, Barnard, Patricia Bonvillain and husband, James, and Stephanie Smith and husband, Dwight; two brothers, Butch and Ricky Rixner; 28 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Brown Sr.; her parents, Lillian and Horrace Lumar; two daughters, Onsheyl and Michelle Brown; three brothers, Horace Lumar Jr., Harold Lumar and Louis Lumar; and two sisters, Mary Byrd and Patricia Lumar. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHESSON, DOUGLAS, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Douglas Milton Chesson Jr., a native of Lafayette and resident of Central, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Carpenter House. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Chesson, his mother, Willa Dean Comeaux Chesson; two daughters, Allison Dean Chesson, and Kristen Chesson Canella, and husband, Frank; one son, Matthew Gerald Chesson; and one sister, Carolyn Brupbacher. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Douglas M. Chesson. Pallbearers will be Richard Bell, Stephen Comeaux, Desmond Gillam, Richard Davis, Barton Bernard and Phillip Brupbacher. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Comeaux, Gene Rizzo, Fred Fournet, Don Chesson Jr., Andrew Chesson, Mackie Verot, Pat Foley, Ashton Mouton and George DeBaillion. Douglas received a Bachelor of Science in biology form University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, gardening and spending time with his family. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GAITHER, SAMUEL, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Samuel "Sammy" Gaither Jr., 59, a native of Dularge and resident of Gray, died Friday, May 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Ann Welch Gaither; two sons, Samuel Gaither III and wife, LaShawn Garner Gaither, and Steven Ranel Gaither Sr. and wife, Kiva Wilson Gaither; five grandchildren, Jade Renee' Gaither, Steven Ranel Gaither Jr., Samaria Nydrae' Gaither, Kadia Nyaire' Gaither and Cameron DeVore Gaither; three brothers, James Gaither, Charles Gaither and Bruce Gaither; and four sisters, Brenda Wolfe and husband, Raymond, Eva M. Gaither, Patricia G. Cheavis and Roslyn Gaither. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Gaither Sr. and Dorothy Rosemary Henry Gaither; his grandparents, Clarence and Clara C. Henry and Cleveland and Eva B. Gaither; and three brothers, Hayward Gaither, Augusta Gaither and Anthony Gaither. Fat worked for Gulf Island for 22 years, and he was a member of the River Parish Motorcycle Club. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HIMEL, FAITH Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Faith T. Himel, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Himel; two sons, Wayne Himel, and Wayde and wife, Rachel Himel; one daughter, Tammy and husband, Jayce Folse; two sons, Jody Himel and Todd Himel; three grandchildren, Brad Himel, Jennifer Ayzienne and Makala Himel; two great-grandchildren, Jace Ayzienne and Sawyer Himel; two brothers, O'Neil Thibodaux Jr. and Dale Thibodaux; and two sisters, Veldene Delatte and Lucille Duet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anita P. Thibodaux and O'Neil Thibodaux Sr.; and one brother, Thomas Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. OWEN, DONALD, SR. Picture Donald Joseph Owen Sr., a native of Larose, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2010, with his wife at his side. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 15300 W. Main St., Cut Off, 70345. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rena Terrebonne Owen; one son, Donald Owen Jr. and wife, Kate; one daughter, Monica O. Blocker and husband, Matson; and four grandchildren, Lauren E. Owen, Donald Owen III, Bailey E. Blocker and Benjamin Blocker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvina White Owen and Richard Owen; and two sisters, Mona Owen Parker and Shirley Owen Eserman. Donald was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Larose. He owned Owen's Clothing Store in Golden Meadow for 25 years and subsequently founded and owned Owen Building Materials in Cut Off for 25 years. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ROBINSON, ELMORE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmore A. Robinson, 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clement Robinson; six children, Don Robinson and wife, Christine, Linda Richard and husband, Daniel, Larry Robinson, Thomas "Tommy" Robinson, Mary Haddad and husband, John, and Bruce Robinson and wife, Jenny; one brother, Joe Robinson; one sister, Enola Percle; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Edna Bergeron Robinson; three brothers, Lester and Edwin Robinson, and Jim Robertson; and three sisters, Lorena Legendre, Linda Borne and Lurline Legendre. He was a World War II Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Guam in the South Pacific. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. YOUNG, NORMA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norma Jean Watkins Young, 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Tyrone Watkins and wife, Lakecia, and Christopher Young and wife, Latrice, of Raceland, Joshua Young of Shreveport, and Jeremy Young of Houma; three brothers, Lawrence "Neil" Watkins and wife, Charlene, of Jefferson, Honoray Watkins and wife, Cora Le, of Thibodaux, and Raymond Watkins; one sister, Dianne Lofton of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adeline Watkins; one brother, Ronnie Watkins; and one granddaughter, Tyranaja Watkins. She was baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LANDRY, GORDON Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Gordon J. Landry, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in Atlanta. He was a native of New Orleans, a resident of Kennesaw, Ga., and had been a long-time resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas on the Nicholls State University campus. A memorial Mass will be at 6 p.m. at the church, with a private inurnment to be scheduled. He is survived by four children, Gary M. Landry and wife, Susan Barilleaux Landry, of Metairie, Dr. Therese Landry DeMouy and husband, Dr. Jeffrey DeMouy, of Baton Rouge, Anne Landry Lagarde and husband, Kevin, of Thibodaux, and Gregory M. Landry Sr. and wife, Claudia Gutierrez Landry, of Kennesaw, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Laura, Robert and Thomas DeMouy, Justin, Julie and Ashley Lagarde, and Raquel and Gregory Landry Jr.; and former wife, Madeleine Delaune Landry, of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rumsey Gordon and Marie Voorhies Landry; one brother, Edward Alcee Landry; and one sister, Joyce Ann Landry Luccia. Dr. Landry received a Bachelor of Science in education from Loyola University in 1955, a master's degree in education from Loyola in 1957, an Master of Arts in mathematics from Louisiana State University in 1960 and a doctorate in mathematics from Texas A&M University in 1969. His college teaching career began at what is now the University of New Orleans. After completing his doctorate, he taught mathematics at Nicholls State University from 1969 until his retirement in 1995. Dr. Landry served his country during World War II as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, 5th Infantry Division, seeing action in Okinawa, the Ryukyu Islands, then crossing the Sea of Japan to participate in the occupation of Japan and China until April 1946. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and ancillary medical personnel of Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, G-2 ICU for their skill and compassion in caring for Gordon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the scholarship fund of the Nicholls Foundation. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEONARD, DANNY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Danny Joseph Leonard, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No 2. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anna Sick Leonard of Houma; one son, Brad Thomas Leonard and wife, Hope Badeaux Leonard of Houma; one daughter, Tracy Leonard Adams and husband, Brent of Houma; his mother, Alice LeBlanc Leonard of Houma; and three grandchildren, Hannah Leonard, Bryce Leonard and Luke Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Joseph Leonard; his paternal grandparents, Wallace and Adele Bergeron Leonard; and his maternal grandparents, Altha and Nora Bergeron LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He liked to camp and spend time with his grandchildren and granddog Sadie. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MOLES, MARIAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marian "Mikki" Ida Fyler Klaus Moles, 86, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at a Lake Charles hospital. She was born in Mason City, Iowa and spent her childhood until college in Charles City, Iowa. She was a resident of Baton Rouge from 1950-2009 and was most recently a resident of the Guardian House in Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., downtown Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at University United Methodist Church, 3350 Dalrymple Dr. (adjacent to the LSU campus), Baton Rouge. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be her four grandsons and the Rev. Roger Templeton and the Rev. Ken Carroll. She is survived by her husband of almost 25 years, Robert H. Moles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Kenneth S. Klaus and wife, Marlene Bergeron-Klaus of Thibodaux, and the Rev. Karl S. Klaus and wife, Kymberly T. Klaus of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, Christopher F. Klaus and wife, Keri Haynes Klaus of Huntsville, Ala., Michael C. Klaus and wife, Rachel Billiot Klaus of Thibodaux, and Rachel Elizabeth Klaus of Thibodaux, also Kayla Klaus, Kellan Klaus, and Kohl Klaus of Lake Charles; and two great grandchildren, Carson and Erin Klaus of Huntsville, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Kenneth Blanchard Klaus; and her parents, Enos S. Fyler and Eldora Catherine Renning Fyler. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1941 and from Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in 1945 with a degree in business education. She subsequently taught high school business at Garner (Iowa) High School. In 1947 she married Kenneth B. Klaus and moved to Iowa City where Ken was enrolled in graduate school at the University of Iowa. In 1950 Ken was appointed to the faculty of the LSU School of Music and they moved to Baton Rouge. She had been an active member of University United Methodist Church since 1950 and was a founding member of the JOY adult Sunday school class in 1962. Among her church activities were directing the Cherub Choir and actively participating in United Methodist Women and several prayer groups. At LSU she worked in occasional secretarial positions, but she was primarily a homemaker. Family was the thing always near and dear to her heart. She was an LSU sports fan, especially football. She frequently attended events sponsored by the LSU School of Music and rarely missed a Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra concert. Memorial donations may be made to University United Methodist Church. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ORGERON, WENDY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wendy Anne Orgeron, 47, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, May 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Roland and Margie Champagne Orgeron; one son, Craig Delgrandile; one daughter, Amy Delgrandile; one brother, Eric Orgeron and wife, Laura; and one sister, Carrie Thompson and husband, Terry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SISSAC, BERNICE Bernice M. Sissac, 86, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, La 70043. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney J. Sissac Jr.; daughter of the late Blaze Miglioccio and Josephine Buttacovla; mother of Sidney J. Sissac, III and wife, Vilma, Barbara Lapeze and husband, John, and Janice Gould and husband, Hershal; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home of Chalmette is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. TRAHAN, BARBARA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara L. Trahan, 61, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Memorial Services will be held at 6 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. She is survived by four children, Slate Paul Trahan, Chad Charles Trahan, Alecia Ann Trahan and David Paul Trahan and wife, Kimberly; five grandchildren, Slate Paul Liner, Dillion Paul Trahan, David Dre Trahan, Aleah Marie Trahan and Joei Michelle Vendetto; four sisters, Kita Brunet and husband, Brian, Loretta Haron, Rochelle Ledet Bergeron and Ann Eschette; and three brothers, Kieth Ledet, Todd Ledet and Brad Ledet. She was preceded in death by her father, Dalice Ledet; her mother, Elsie Callahan; and one daughter, Aleah Ann Trahan. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. AUSTIN, CLAUDE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claude Leo Austin, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Living Gospel Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Williams Austin; three sons, Dibiasi J. Austin, Claude L. Austin and Omar A. Austin; three brothers, Leroy Austin Sr., Gene Austin Sr. and Nelson Austin; six sisters, Geraldine Whitrack, Rita Mae Jeff, Iona Jasper, Cynthia Calloway, Joan Quil Calloway and Sarah A. Austin and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mildred Wolfe Austin; one brother, Stanley James Austin; one sister, Cathy L. Austin and his grandparents, James and Louise Fergerson Austin and Square and Sarah Picou Wolfe Sr. He was a parishioner of the Living Gospel Church and a retired welder. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BROOMFIELD, EARNESTINE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earnestine Ard Broomfield, 74, a native of Terrebonne parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Hollywood Road Church of Christ. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Leon Broomfield of Houma, Lionel, Lorenzo, Lenray and Leroy Broomfield, all of Lafayette and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Broomfield. She was a parishioner at the Hollywood Church of Christ and a homemaker. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GUIDRY, SHIRLEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Guidry, 80, a native of Homeplace and resident of Raceland died Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. She is survived by two sons, Michael Guidry and wife, Ramona and Kenneth Guidry and wife, Ann; three daughters, Deborah Gautreaux and husband, Gary Sr.; June Chiasson and husband, Tee-Clyde; Louisa Gaudet and husband, Lonie; three brothers, Eddie Breaux, Earl Breaux and Louis Breaux; three sisters, Mary Pearl Breaux, Della Mae Breaux and Dolores Foret; 19 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney P. Guidry Jr.; her parents, Harry Sr. and Louisia Landry Breaux; one brother, Harry Breaux Jr.; and one sister Alice Bourgeois. Samart-Mothe funeral home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HEBERT, AUDREY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Richoux Hebert, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She was loved by her sister, Terry Richoux Coupel; her brother-in-law, Michael Coupel; her godchildren, Nicole Coupel Chaisson, wife of Andre Chaisson; Emily Scott Gilmore, wife of Murdock Gilmore; and Michael T. Coupel and fiancŽe Rachel Billiot; her great-nieces, Destyni Chaisson, Brittani Chaisson, Hannah Coupel and Bonnie Gilmore; her great-nephew Ross Gilmore and many former students, fellow teachers and Houma Lions Club members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tilden Richoux and Gertrude Eschete Richoux; her grandparents, Theodore and Lucy Vinet Richoux and Dalmas and Judith Guillot Eschete. She received her bachelor's degree in physical education and history and a master's degree in administration from Nicholls State University. She taught at Terrebonne High School for 30 years and was the Tigerette sponsor. She was an inspiration to many people. She was a former parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. She was a member and former president of the Houma Lions Club and was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. She volunteered at the Maison deVille nursing home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Terrebonne High Schoool, 7318 Main St., Houma, LA 70360 and the Houma Lions Club, P.O. Box 1102 Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HEBERT, JOEL, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joel Anthony Hebert Sr., 73, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:40 a.m. May 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Vision Christian Center in Bourg. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Charpentier Hebert; two sons, Joel Hebert Jr. and wife, Connie, and Barry Hebert and wife, Becky; three daughters, Paula Hebert, Amy Plaisance and husband, Burt, and Kristy Fabre and husband, Terren; one brother, Stephen Hebert; three sisters, Ella Mae Guidry, Gloria Porche and Shirley Fanguy; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Louis and Leona Marcel Hebert; two brothers, Joseph Charles "J.C." and Robert "Bobby" Hebert and one sister, Jeanette Hebert. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BENOIT, ROLAND Picture Last Modified: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:05 a.m. Roland Joseph Benoit, 66, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:28 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church in Chackbay. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery in Labadieville. He is survived by one daughter, Rachael Benoit Granier and husband, Barry; two brothers, Guy Benoit and Russell Benoit; three sisters, Bernice B. Bourgeois, Delores B. Savoie and Mary B. Roussel; and two grandchildren, Molly Delatte and Joshua Granier. He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly Marsh Benoit; his parents, Norman and Viola Braud Benoit; one brother, Mark Benoit; and one sister, Enola B. Clement. He loved to watch westerns and sports. He was always ready to cook a soup or gumbo. He also loved to joke and laugh with his family and friends. In lieu pf flowers, donations to the family are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHARLES, WILFRED Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Wilfred Louis Charles, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Elrod-Charles of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, Brendt Sims; four brothers, Octave Charles Jr., Marlo Charles Sr., and Leo and Arnold Charles of Houma; four sisters, Wilberine C. Theriot, Rochelle Abrams, Lois Charles Hill and Trudy Ann Charles; two grandchildren; and four godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave Charles Sr. and Eunice Celestin Charles; one step-daughter, Cherata Charlise Elrod; three brothers, Clyde, Ronald and Rudy Charles; one sister, Carolyn Charles; and his grandparents, Rev. Thomas Lee Celestin Sr. and Nellie Ringgold Celestin, and Edmond and Martha Harding Charles. He was a member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GUIDROZ, ENOLA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola Guidroz, 92, a native and resident of Larose, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Raceland. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Claude, and wife, Ruthie Guidroz; one brother, Arnold Rodriguez; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Paul Guidroz,; one daughter, Noella Kiffe; her parents, Joseph Rodriguez and Matilda Melancon Rodriguez; two brothers, Percy and Freddie Rodriguez; four sisters, Louise "Mattie" Boudreaux, Haddie Plaisance, Annie Melarine and Hattie "Ta-Ta" Badeaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LAUVE, WILLIAM JR. William Vandyke Lauve Jr., 87, a native and resident of Luling, died Saturday, May 15, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by one sister, Doris Treadaway of Luling. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Vandyke Lauve Sr. and Edna Trepagnier Lauve; and one nephew, Dennis Treadaway Jr. He was the owner of Fat Boy's retreat in Luling for 35 years and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEBOEUF, ANNA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna Bee Bernard LeBoeuf, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Dale LeBoeuf and Randy LeBoeuf and wife, Kat; two daughters, Karen Marshall and Jill Nelton and Gary; one sister, Edna Dupre; one daughter-in-law, Jewell LeBoeuf; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd "Bo" LeBoeuf; her parents, Joseph E. and Leona Hebert Bernard; and one brother, Clarence Bernard. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MORELLO, LOLA Lola (MawMaw) Desselle Morello, died peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge on Saturday, May 15, 2010. She was a native of Bordelonville in Avoyelles Parish and a long-time resident of Houma. Lola was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family and especially to her grandchildren whom she adored. She loved to cook and work in her flower beds and enjoyed Cajun dancing. MawMaw was filled with love for those around her and was always the life of the party. She was a small lady with a big heart who gave her love generously to all. She will be sadly missed by those left behind but will be welcomed into the loving arms of her maker and all of her family who have gone before her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake J. Morello, Sr.; her parents, Mamie Reason Desselle and Thomas Desselle; and a number of brothers and sisters whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her older son, Lawrence Michael Morello, and his three children, John, Jeffrey, and Jan Morello, all of Baton Rouge; also survived by her younger son, Jake J. Morello, Jr., and his son, Jay Morello, who live in Tennessee; one sister, Mamie Lea Coco of LaPlace; and one brother, James Desselle of Prairieville. We have all been blessed by being a part of MawMaw's life and will always remember her love for us. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to mass time Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Jerry Martin celebrating. On Wednesday, there will be visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma with recitation of the rosary at 1 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m., led by the Rev. Domingo Cruz, followed by interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Mausoleum in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PERTUIT, DUDLEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Joseph Pertuit, 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, May 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Tillie" Rogers Pertuit; three sons, Randy Pertuit and wife, Arlene; Keith Pertuit and wife, Wanda and Tommy Pertuit and wife, Angie; one daughter, Roxanne Choate and husband, Mark; four stepdaughters, Elaine Madere and husband, Kent; Laurie Mendoza and husband, Stan, Mary Beth Landry and husband, Greg, and Leslie Kyanfar and husband, Cyrus; two sisters, Janet Robichaux and Helen Folse; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma S. Pertuit; one brother, Norris "Black" Pertuit Sr. and two sisters, Mabel Matherne and Lucy Foret. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and a longtime employee of the 2-R Drilling Company. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. THOMPSON, HELEN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Maryland Thompson, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by seven sons, Forrest and wife, Mary Thompson, of Long Beach, Calif., Caril Thompson of Houma, Marvin and wife, Germaine Thompson of New Orleans, Darnel and wife, Diane Nelson Thompson of Gretna, Bruce Thompson of Forth Worth, Texas; Frederick Thompson of Houma and Gerard and wife, Denise Thompson of Houma; six daughters, Arnetta and husband, Frank Hawkins, of Houma, Dayle and husband, Willie Sr. Bolden of Houma; Gwendolyn and husband, Filmore Cranshaw of Memphis, Tenn., Elaine and husband, John Scott Sr. of Houma, Sandra and husband, Melvin Peyton of Mansfield, Texas, and Connie Thompson and fiancŽ Frederick Patterson of Houma; one brother, Joseph Maryland of Houma; one sister, Dimple M. Commodore of Houma; 34 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Gail R. Thompson of Houma and Cecil S. Thompson of Marrero; one sister-in-law, Delnot T. Simmons; one godchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coril W. Thompson; her parents, Edward Maryland Sr. and Harriet Johnson Maryland; two sons, Jerome and James Henry Thompson; two brothers, Richard and Edward Maryland; and two sisters, Verna Welsh and Luverda Lewis. She was a member of Residence Baptist Church and a member of J.J. Clement Order of East Star. She was a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DAIGLE, ZAIDEN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Zaiden Daigle, 2, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:59 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Emile Daigle III and wife, Teshia; and her mother, Anna Mae Theriot; her grandparents, Emile Daigle Jr. and Juliette Daigle, Darrell and Marlene "Marty" Theriot, and Grannie Angie Lirette; her great-grandparents, Sidney "Jerry" and Lois Theriot; two uncles, Anthony Theriot and Darrell Theriot Jr. and wife Kelly; her aunts, Ashley, and Mera and husband, John, Jamie Theriot, Christine Cheramie and husband, Flint, Cynthia Guidry and husband, Russell, Casey Borne and husband, Randy, Crystal Rogers and husband, Mike, Rockel Bruce and husband, Eric; two sisters, Lola Walker and Jaylee Theriot; and one brother, Dakota Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Emile and Inez Daigle Sr., Stanley and Judy Cheramie, and Leroy and Barbara Lemire. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She loved music and frogs. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ENCALADE, CALVIN Calvin J. Enclade, 67, a native of Grande Isle and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Encalade; one son, Robert Mack Encalade; three daughters, Emily Encalade, Crystal J. Encalade and Mary Beth Day; and four grandchildren, Madison Grace Encalade, Maegan Faith Encalade, Carly J. Callahan and Elise Clair Callahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clancy Jonas and Emelia Mary Crosby Encalade; and one brother, C.J. Encalade. He loved Grande Isle and loved to hunt. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GOUBERT, DOROTHY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Dot" Lee Goubert, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 17, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward "Mickey" Goubert Jr.; her mother, Josephine Lee; two sons, E.J. and wife, Paula Goubert and Ronny Goubert Jr. and companion Veronica; three brothers, Harris Lee, David Griffin and Richard Griffin; four sisters, Loretta Usey, Theresa Griffin, Alice Griffin and Joann Griffin; one granddaughter, Angel Jeblonski; four grandsons, Mickey P. Goubert, Matthew P. Goubert, Nicholas A. Goubert and Renny A. Goubert Sr.; and two great- granddaughters, Alexis and Madison Goubert. She was preceded in death by her father, William J. Lee; and her grandsons, Dustin A. Goubert and Steven P. Goubert. As per Mrs. Dot's request in lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MALBROUGH, WAYNE Wayne John Malbrough, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 12:30 p.m Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Colwart Malbrough; his mother, Rosalie Margaret Domangue; one daughter, Misty Dawn Malbrough Segura; two sisters, Jullie Ann Belanger and Margaret Rosalie Domangue; one brother, Wesley James Malbrough; two grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Malbrough and Jordan Michael Segura; and one stepdaughter, Gloria Ann Simmons. He was preceded in death by his father, Hanson Joseph Malbrough; his wife, Jenny Burwell Malbrough; one brother, Wilton "Bug" Paul Malbrough; and one sister, Josephine Joan Malbrough. He retired from Otis Engineering and worked for 15 years at Blowout Tools Inc. in Lafayette. His hobbies included salt water fishing, hunting, playing cards and shooting pool. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MORELLO, LOLA Lola (MawMaw) Desselle Morello, died peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge on Saturday, May 15, 2010. She was a native of Bordelonville in Avoyelles Parish and a long-time resident of Houma. Lola was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family and especially to her grandchildren whom she adored. She loved to cook and work in her flower beds and enjoyed Cajun dancing. MawMaw was filled with love for those around her and was always the life of the party. She was a small lady with a big heart who gave her love generously to all. She will be sadly missed by those left behind but will be welcomed into the loving arms of her maker and all of her family who have gone before her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake J. Morello, Sr.; her parents, Mamie Reason Desselle and Thomas Desselle; and a number of brothers and sisters whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her older son, Lawrence Michael Morello, and his three children, John, Jeffrey, and Jan Morello, all of Baton Rouge; also survived by her younger son, Jake J. Morello, Jr., and his son, Jay Morello, who live in Tennessee; one sister, Mamie Lea Coco of LaPlace; and one brother, James Desselle of Prairieville. We have all been blessed by being a part of MawMaw's life and will always remember her love for us. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to mass time today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today with the Rev. Jerry Martin celebrating. There will be visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma with recitation of the rosary at 1 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, led by the Rev. Domingo Cruz, followed by interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Mausoleum in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. OWEN, DONALD SR. Donald Joseph Owen Sr., a native of Larose, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2010, with his wife at his side. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 15300 W. Main St., Cut Off, 70345. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rena Terrebonne Owen; one son, Donald Owen Jr. and wife, Kate; one daughter, Monica O. Blocker and husband, Matson; and four grandchildren, Lauren E. Owen, Donald Owen III, Bailey E. Blocker and Benjamin Blocker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvina White Owen and Richard Owen; and two sisters, Mona Owen Parker and Shirley Owen Eserman. Donald was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Larose. He owned Owen's Clothing Store in Golden Meadow for 25 years and subsequently founded and owned Owen Building Materials in Cut Off for 25 years. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. THOMAS, RICHARD Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard "Puppie" Thomas, 62, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 10, 2010. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St. in Thibodaux. He is survived by one son, Tyrone Gray of Thibodaux; one stepson, Darwin Tilford of Labadieville; four sisters, Adeline Williams of LockBourne, Ohio, Elnora Gilton of Franklin, Alberta Naquin of Houma and Diane Smith of Napoleonville; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarine Thomas; and his parents, Ernest and Hester Gilton Thomas. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CALLAIS, HAROLD Harold Joseph Callais, 66, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010. No services will be held. He is survived by one son, Scott P. Callais and companion, Jennifer Dusek; two daughters, Rachel Saathoff and husband, Steven II, and Jessica Callais and companion James "Mike" Dockery; one brother, Steven Callais; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Prisca Sedonia and Nora Danos Callais; and one sister, Hazel Savoie. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.Harold Callais ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HEBERT, NOLAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan J. Hebert, 69, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, May 16, 2010. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bourgeois Hebert; three sons, Nolan Hebert Jr., Derrick Hebert and Eric Hebert; three daughters, Laura Blanchard and husband, Michael, Belinda Hebert and Angela Rodrigue; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalis Hebert and Agnest Hebert Arceneaux; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Alvin and Clyde Hebert. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ROUSSE, EDWARD III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Eddie" J. Rousse III, 33, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010. A memorial service will be held at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow at a later date. Call 537-5261 for times. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his mother, Robin B. Rousse; two sons, Caleb Hebert and Dylan Rousse; three daughters, Syra Rousse, Alaina Rousse and Brooke Rousse; and three brothers, Jeremy Kiger, Sherod Rousse and Travis Rousse. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Rousse Jr.; and one brother, Elijah Rousse. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BROWN, PEARL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Tucker Brown, 81, formerly of Thibodaux and a resident of Chicago, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 25, 2010. A funeral mass was held April 30 at St. Felicitas Catholic Church in Chicago. Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathaniel T. Brown; cherished sister of Aleeta Woods, John and wife, Patricia Tucker; the late siblings, Mildred St. Julien, Bernard, Wilbur, Ralph, and Alton Tucker, and Claudette Tucker Brown; loving mother of Dedria and husband, Norman Moore, Rene Brown, Lisa Diaz, and Pamela and husband, Lionel Crawford; devoted grandmother of Robert Tyson III, Dana Diaz, Sydney and Nathaniel Brown; fond aunt of a host of nieces and nephews; great-aunt and great-great aunt to many. Pearl was born on Aug. 7, 1928 in Gray and was a dedicated school teacher for more than 40 years where she cultivated young minds. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HOFFMANN, ANDREW, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Andrew Harold Hoffmann Jr., 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. today at the cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan Schwarzenbach Hoffmann; three sons, Dr. Andrew H. Hoffmann III and wife, Susan, of Thibodaux, Jeffrey J. Hoffmann and wife, Karen, of Baton Rouge, and Eric P. Hoffmann of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Lisa H. Waguespack and husband, Herman Jr., of Thibodaux, and Jill H. Andrus and husband, Daryl, of Destrehan; two sisters, Sarah "Sally" Binnings and Patricia "Pat" Boquet, of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Harold Hoffmann Sr. and Bessie Foret Hoffmann of Thibodaux; and two siblings, sister Elizabeth "Betty" Bowie and brother, Edward "Bill" Hoffmann. He was a 1947 graduate of Thibodaux College. He earned a Bachelors of Science from LSU, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in 1951. In 1955, he earned his M.D. from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He interned and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans on the Independent Services. Dr. Hoffmann served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Schilling AFB, Kansas, and headed the OB-GYN unit there for two years. He returned to his hometown of Thibodaux in 1961 to practice OB-GYN at the invitation of Drs. Joseph Powell and Richard Morvant of the Thibodaux Medical Group. They were joined in practice a year later by Dr. James Jackson. Upon completion of Thibodaux Medical Plaza, Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Jackson were joined by Dr. Donald Crochet in forming the Women's Clinic. He was past chief of staff at Thibodaux Regional Hospital and a past president of Lafourche Parish Medical Society. At the time of his retirement after 27 years of active practice in Thibodaux, it was determined that Dr. Hoffmann lovingly brought into this world 6,510 new citizens for our community. Andy enjoyed traveling the world, and especially loved family gatherings and fishing with friends at Grand Isle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LSU Health Sciences Center Foundation, 450 A South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112 or call 504-568- 5717 or visit http://www.lsuhscfoundation.org/HowToGive, or to your favorite charity in his memory. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MALBROUGH, WAYNE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne John Malbrough, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 12:30 p.m Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Colwart Malbrough; his mother, Rosalie Margaret Domangue; one daughter, Misty Dawn Malbrough Segura; two sisters, Jullie Ann Belanger and Margaret Rosalie Domangue; one brother, Wesley James Malbrough; two grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Malbrough and Jordan Michael Segura; and five stepchildren, Gloria Ann Simmons, Donna Merva, Eric Callais, Raymond Callais Jr. and Leah Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Hanson Joseph Malbrough; his wife, Jenny Burwell Malbrough; one brother, Wilton "Bug" Paul Malbrough; and one sister, Josephine Joan Malbrough. He retired from Otis Engineering and worked for 15 years at Blowout Tools Inc. in Lafayette. His hobbies included salt water fishing, hunting, playing cards and shooting pool. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MASON, EGBERT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Egbert Joseph "Pappy" Mason, 76, a native of Morgan City and a long time resident of Patterson, passed away at Terrebonne General Medical Center on Monday, May 17, 2010 following a lengthy illness. A time of remembrance and reflection will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. today Hargrave Funeral Home. Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lapeyrouse Mason; two daughters Patricia Templet and husband, Johnny, of Pierre Part, and Angela Dupre and husband, Thomas, of Petal, Miss.; one brother, Manuel Mason and wife, Catherine, of Columbus, Ga.; and three sisters, Alice Thibodeaux of Morgan City, Hilda Hebert of Gonzales and Elizabeth Rhodes and husband, Thomas, of Morgan City; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Rita Hymel Mason; one daughter, Geraldine Mason Willoughby; one son, Ricky Paul Mason; and two sisters, Eva Mayon and Edna Borque. Pappy was born Dec. 24, 1933. He was retired from Shell Oil Company and was the owner-operator of Mason's Seafood Dock in Berwick. He was a loving husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. An active member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was a frequent reader and the Morgan City chapter of AARP. Pappy was one that never met a stranger, loved to talk about any and everything, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PORTIER, CORNELIA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cornelia Pitre Portier, 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gladys P. Price and husband, Charles Sr. of Chauvin; one son, Renauld Joseph Portier of Houma; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and one expected in October; one step-great-grandchild; and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Portier Jr.; her parents, John Pitre Sr. and Marie Francis Autin Pitre; one son, Richard Paul Portier; three brothers, John Pitre Jr., Elie Pitre and Howard Pitre; and eight sisters, Margerite Rome, Westeria Carlos, America LeCompte, Rosanna Robichaux, Emily Long, Anise Savoie, Francis LeBoeuf and Eldora Keefe. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She was very fortunate to have seen and loved the fifth generation of her family. Her family would like to thank Heritage Manor of Houma for all the care and generosity they have given throughout the past three years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BEASLEY, MCCOLLOM Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== McCollom "MC" Beasley, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his devoted companion, Beatrice Faulkner of Chauvin; two sons, McCullum Livas and Clarence Jones of Houma; one brother, Curtis Beasley of Houma; and two sisters, Patricia Ann Johnson and Millie M.B. and husband, Michael Hooper of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Olivia Smith Beasley; one brother, Michael G. Beasley; one sister, Armenta Navarre; and his grandparents, Walter and Millie Castle Beasley. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and an Army veteran. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHAMPAGNE, ANNA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna Mae Ledet Champagne, 81, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Oschner St. Anne General Hospital. Services were held Thursday, May 20 at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Bessie C. Hebert and husband, Rodney, of Raceland; one sister, Eula Mae Ryals of Houma; four grandchildren, Melissa Hebert of Raceland, Brandie Hebert of Houma, Kandie Hebert of Raceland and Jamie Champagne of West Monroe; one great-grandchild, Brennan Champagne of West Monroe; and one godchild, Kervin Crochet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Champagne; one son, Daniel Champagne; her parents, Shelly Ledet and Ella Hebert Ledet; one grandson, Michael Hebert; three brothers, Joseph "Joe" Ledet, Duffy Ledet and Derwood Ledet; and one sister, Rosa Mae Crochet. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DAVID, ROBERT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Bobby" Herlin David, 70, a native of Washington D.C. and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Boudreaux David; one son, Donny Paul David and wife, Donna; one daughter, Bobbi Jo Fields and husband, Thomas; two grandchildren, Brandon Fields and wife, Lacey, and Justin David; three great- grandchildren, Gevin, Haydon and Kyrsten; one brother, Curtis Bourgeois and wife, Shirley; and two sisters, Betty Falgout and husband, Elmo, and Ellen Ledet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herlin David and Ella Bourgeois; and his stepfather, Scuddy Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HARRELL, JOHN SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Harrell Sr., 84, a native of Clinton and resident of Schriever, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Ethel Woods of Schriever; three daughters, Ruth Theriot and husband, Vernon, of Raceland, Judith Scott and husband, Donald, and Sally Howard of Houma; six stepdaughters, Diana Williams and husband, Louis, Stephanie Livas and husband, Raymond, Yolanda Davis and husband, Paul, of Gray, Beverly Stewart and husband, Davis, of Houma, Valerie Woods of Baton Rouge, and Rhonda Brown and husband, Carl, of Gibson; four sons, John Harrell Jr., Charles Harrell and Christopher Harrell of Chauvin, and Anthony Harrell and wife, Lucenda of Houma; three stepsons, Gerald Nixon and wife, Cynthia of Gray, Darrell Nixon and Melvin Woods of Schriever; one sister-in-law, Josephine Turner of New Orleans; 61 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Rosie Pitts Harrell; one brother, Robert Thomas; five sisters, Lillie H. Franklin, Sadie Daniel and Adell Robinson, Annie London and Evelyn Harrell. He was Baptist and a U.S. Navy veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HEBERT, MARIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Gautreaux Hebert, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four daughters, Rose Naquin, Patricia Kraemer, Anita McElroy and Gloria Zeringue; one sister, JoAnn Porche; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Paul Hebert; her parents, Adam Gautreaux and Alice Faucheaux; and one great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HOLLY, MICHAEL Michael "Mike" Holly, 57, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, 162 La. 400 in Napoleonville. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. David Gilton, with burial at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by two sons, Jeremy Truehill and Michael Holly Jr., both of Thibodaux; one daughter, Michaela Smith of Thibodaux; four brothers, Don Holly of Napoleonville, Chucky Holly of San Antonio, Norman Jackson Jr. of Labadieville, and Lionel Joseph of Denver; two sisters, Andrea Meads of Labadieville and Andrea Joseph of New Orleans; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Hilton and father, Edward Carter. He was a mechanic. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Friday, May 21, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PARKER, LOUIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== SGM Ret. Louis Donald Parker, 81, a resident of Houma, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home conducted by a U.S. Army Chaplain, with interment in Lewis Cemetery. He is survived by his two daughters, LouAnne Parker Buquet of Gray and husband, Nelson, and Cindy Leigh Farquhar of Houma; four sons, Robert Charles "Bobby" Parker of Champagne, Ill., and wife, Holly, Kevin Scott Parker of DeRidder and wife, Tina, Jeffrey Michael Parker of Houma and wife, Monique, and Steven Andrew Parker of Katie, Texas, and wife, Candace; 15 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and one god daughter, Bethany Parker of Middleboro, Mass. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Nickerson Parker. Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GALJOUR, LANCE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lance Michael Galjour, 34, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvette Cooke Galjour; his parents, Alton P. Galjour and Robin Foret Miller; three stepsons, Justin Winters, Jake Winters and Caleb Stelly; three grandparents, Rene Galjour and Thelma Smith Galjour, and Bertha Foret Kemp; two brothers, Shawn Galjour and Race Galjour; and three sisters, Rebecca Griffin, Elizabeth Reno and Lauren Matlock. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mack Foret. He was a welder for Shaw Construction. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GAUDET, NOLAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 12:50 p.m., The Angels came and brought Nolan Joseph Gaudet "Pa" to be forever with his beloved wife of 48 years, Winnie Julia Soignet Gaudet, for Eternal Happiness, which they both will share. Sadly missed by his only daughter, Julia Ellen Fremin and husband, David T., who cared for him until his last breath. Known to his five grandchildren as "Pa," he helped them grow into great parents, Chad Anthony Fremin and wife, Lori, Thomas John "Tom" Fremin and wife, Erin, David "Dave" T. Fremin Jr. and wife, Sandra, Mary Michelle Lacour and husband, Michael, and Rachel Ellen Sardenga and husband, Louis Jr. Forever will his gentleness be etched in the hearts of his nine great- grandchildren, Ryan Joseph Fremin, Garrett Michael Lacour, Tyler Joseph Fremin, Blake David Lacour, Brandon Anthony Fremin, Connor David Fremin, Gabrielle Alexis Sardenga, Dylan David Fremin and Brooklyn Julia Fremin were the light of his life whom he inspired up until the very end. For 97 years he was the helping hand, or that kind word and a gentle shoulder to lean on and talk to, that everyone came to know and fondly admire. To the Hidalgo, Martinez and Soignet families he was known as "Uncle Nolan" and Carolyn Sheets, Peter Martinez, and Ann Soignet Thibodaux considered him to be a giving, kind and caring uncle and will be sorely missed for the many good memories he gave all the families. To his extended family at Chateau De Notre Dame Home, he was known as "Mr. Nolan" and a special Thank You to Nurse Yvonne Thibodaux who gave him Top Quality professional care but more importantly, kindness and friendship every day and Mrs. Broussard who visited him daily with kind words and assistance in his daily schedule. "Mr. Nolan was a special and wonderful person," said Nurse Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Gaudet and Augusta Lefort Gaudet; two brothers, Louis and Earl Gaudet; and two sisters, Myrtle Hidalgo and Ruth Martinez. Pa's Dear Friend, Father Mark Beard, will offer his mass and preside over his burial service. Visitation and Celebration of Life will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Mass time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, 721 Canal Blvd., with interment in the church mausoleum. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, JACKIE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jackie "PoBoy" Bergeron, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sharlene Blanco Bergeron; three sons, Jacque and Nathan Bergeron, and Dillion Dinger; four daughters, Michele Duroche, Lisa B. Shugart, Melinda M. Durio, Brenda L. Tucker; one brother, Jimmy "Fuzzy" Bergeron; seven sisters, Ruth Hebert, Goldie Waguespack, Margie B. Brown, Nell B. Votaw, Miriam B. Pamplin, Angele B. Daigle and Jenny B. Rodrigue; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Bergeron and Virgie LeBlanc Bergeron; one son, Jackie P. "Bruiser" Bergeron; two grandsons, Brent and Bryant Durio; and three brothers, William Howard "Bunny", Norman and Merl James Bergeron. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GUSTAVE, MERVIN, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mervin "Soul" Gustave Sr., 70, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church, 162 Hwy. 400 in Napoleonville. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church conducted by the Rev. David Gilton, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Mervin Jr. and Tony Gustave of Napoleonville, and Kelvin Gustave of Las Vegas; two daughters, Gladys and Johnny Brown of Houma, and Lisha Gustave of Napoleonville; three brothers, Wallace and Peter Gustave, Ronald and wife Doris Gustave, all of Napoleonville; two sisters Agnes and husband Caroll Thomas, and Maude Burdis of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Gladys A. Gustave; one daughter, Ruby Gustave; two sisters; and one brother. He was a retired painter for McDermott Shipyard. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MATHERNE, DISON Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dison J. Matherne, 64, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Monday to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church in Houma. Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Mona Matherne; three sons, Darin Matherne and wife, Monique, Ashton Matherne and Clayton Matherne; one sister, Sandra Matherne Ratley and husband, Kennith; and two grandchildren, Ashlyn and Derek Matherne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Beulah Matherne; and four brothers, Druby, Berlin, Percy Lee Matherne and Philip Breaux. He was a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Monday, May 24, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. GAUDET, NOLAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 12:50 p.m., The Angels came and brought Nolan Joseph Gaudet "Pa" to be forever with his beloved wife of 48 years, Winnie Julia Soignet Gaudet, for eternal happiness, which they both will share. Sadly missed by his only daughter, Julia Ellen Fremin and husband, David T., who cared for him until his last breath. Known to his five grandchildren as "PA", he helped them grow into great parents, Chad Anthony Fremin and wife, Lori, Thomas John "Tom" Fremin and wife, Erin, David "Dave" T. Fremin Jr. and wife, Sandra, Mary Michelle Lacour and husband, Michael, and Rachel Ellen Sardenga and husband, Louis Jr. Forever will his gentleness be etched in the hearts of his nine great- grandchildren, Ryan Joseph Fremin, Garrett Michael Lacour, Tyler Joseph Fremin, Blake David Lacour, Brandon Anthony Fremin, Connor David Fremin, Gabrielle Alexis Sardenga, Dylan David Fremin and Brooklyn Julia Fremin were the light of his life whom he inspired up until the very end. For 97 years he was the helping hand, or that kind word and a gentle shoulder to lean on and talk to, that everyone came to know and fondly admire. To the Hidalgo, Martinez and Soignet families he was known as "Uncle Nolan" and Carolyn Sheets, Peter Martinez, and Ann Soignet Thibodaux considered him to be a giving, kind and caring uncle and will be sorely missed for the many good memories he gave all the families. To his extended family at Chateau De Notre Dame Home, he was known as "Mr. Nolan" and a special thank you to nurse Yvonne Thibodaux who gave him top quality professional care but more importantly, kindness and friendship every day and Mrs. Broussard who visited him daily with kind words and assistance in his daily schedule. "Mr. Nolan was a special and wonderful person," said Nurse Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Gaudet and Augusta Lefort Gaudet; two brothers, Louis and Earl Gaudet; and two sisters, Myrtle Hidalgo and Ruth Martinez. PA's Dear Friend, Father Mark Beard, will offer his mass and preside over his burial service. Visitation and celebration of life will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Mass time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, 721 Canal Blvd., with interment in the church mausoleum. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 24, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MAYEAUX, CLARENCE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Mayeaux, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:18 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be 12:30 p.m. at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Terri Mayeaux Chauvin and husband, Kenneth J. Chauvin, of Houma; one sister, Bridget Mayeaux Pitre of Houma; one granddaughter, Amie Chauvin; and one grandson, Jude Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Aucoin Mayeaux; his father, Clarence Mayeaux Sr. and mother, Aline Roundtree Mayeaux; and five sisters, Eula Mae Bourgeois, Hazel Guidry, Elizabeth Mayeaux, Margaret Mayeaux and Pearl Mayeaux. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Paw Paw Clarence was a loving father and grandfather. He loved working in his garden and spending time with his grandchildren Jude and Amie and his grand-dog, Abby. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 24, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WARNKEN, PATRICIA Patricia "Pat" Warnken, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 23 in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Eulogist was Madonna Warnken. Lectors were Howard A. Guidry Jr. and Lori Plaisance. Granddaughter Virginia Warnken, accompanied by organist Jodi Bollich, sang "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" and "Let There Be Peace On Earth" for the services. She is survived by one son, John B. Warnken and wife, Deirdre Kliebert Warnken, of Houma; a daughter-in-law, Madonna Arnaud Warnken, of Lafayette; one grandchild, Virginia Anne Warnken, of New York City; one sister, Julie Spence of Austin, Texas; and one brother, Howard A. Guidry Jr., of Littleton, N.C. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard A. Warnken; one son, Dale P. Warnken; and her parents, Howard Anthony Guidry Sr. and Delnot Marie Trahan Guidry. A native of Houma and a resident of Lafayette since 1978, Pat was a registered nurse, who graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1957. She worked as a surgical nurse at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma and Lafayette General Medical Center and retired as a physician's nurse from Urology Associates of Lafayette. She received the "Carolyn Patin" Volunteer of the Year award in 2006 for her devoted volunteer services to Hospice of Acadiana, and was a eucharistic minister in the Catholic church for many years. Pat was very passionate about visiting and spending time with her beloved family and friends. She held a great appreciation for live music and thoroughly enjoyed attending local community concerts and music festivals. She and her husband, Dick, spent many good years at "Our Camp" in Cocodrie. Her family is most pleased that, as a huge fan, she was able to see the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl in February 2010. Her greatest passion was providing volunteer services to Hospice of Acadiana. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Pallbearers were John B. Warnken, Ben Worthington, Allen Guidry, Ronnie Trahan, Freddie Spence and Dean Spence. Memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Warnken's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, or on their website at www.HospiceAcadiana.com. Martin & Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette was in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 24, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WILLIAMS, WAYNE, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne Jerome Williams Jr., 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Jennifer Lucas of Houma; his parents, Wayne Sr. and Carolyn Johnson Williams, of Houma; one son, Justin M. Williams, of Houma; and three brothers, Yanick Williams, Bryan Williams and Jacale Howard of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Carrie Lyons Williams, Cora and David Johnson, and Earl and Wildred Johnson. He was a member of Joy Full Gospel. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. ASTON, THOMAS SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas "Poppa Tom" Morris Aston Sr., 72, a native of Randolph, Miss. and resident of Bourg, died at 4:34 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Parish Center in Bourg. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Nellie "Nell" Bergeron Aston; one son, Thomas "Tommy" Aston Jr. and wife, Gena Cunningham Aston; three grandchildren, Christopher Daniel Aston and fiance Suzanne Olivier, Todd Lewis Aston and wife, Hailey Stringer Aston and Beau Thomas Aston; one great-grandson, Dane Paul Aston; one brother, James "Hubert" Aston and wife, Kaye; six sisters, Trillia Blue, Maxine Braddock, Mattie Nabors and husband, Farris, Mary Ellen Bergeron and husband, Nolan, Ethel "Sue" Douthitt and husband, Mike, Carolyn Boatwright and husband, Wayne; and one sister-in-law, Joann Aston. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl and Ethel Octavia Singleton Aston; one son, Daniel Michael Aston; three brothers, William Henry, John Luther and Earl Buron Aston; a sister-in-law, Juanita Aston; and two brothers-in-law, William Blue and James Braddock. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. He was retired from Martin Aggregates after 37 years of Service and employed 12 years with Cajun Cutters, Inc. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BELANGER, NORRIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris Anthony "PeeWee" Belanger, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery. He is survived by one son, Robert "Bubba" and wife, Nancy Belanger; two daughters, Ginger Ann Belanger, Wanda and husband, Kirk Marchand; two grandchildren, Beau Boudreaux and Dayla Belanger Buquet; and three great- grandchildren, Gennia Shawn and Hayden Buquet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Goldsby Belanger; his parents, Alvin and Lilia Dupre Belanger; and three brothers, Adam, Alvin and Laban "Gob" Belanger. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help defray funeral expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CENAC, ANDREW Andrew Cenac, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 21, 2010. There will be no services. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Eldies L. Cenac; one brother, William Cenac; and three sisters, Stephanie Stark and husband, Bob, Lynn Cenac and Donna Cenac. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HAYNES, HERBERT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert L. Haynes, 79, a native of Goshen Springs, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in the Garden of Memories cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Plake Haynes; two sons, Herbert Marshall and wife, Machelle, and Kirk Allen and wife, Jackie Haynes; five daughters, Judy and husband, Robert Theriot, Deborah and husband, Pierre Marcel, Wanda and husband, Craig Marcel, Theresa and husband, Roberto Villatoro, and Patricia and husband, Willie Chauvin; one sister, Thelma Jewel Plake and husband, John; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Carrie Kyzar Haynes; one brother, Dudley Haynes; and one sister, Mary Sue Strong. He was in the Army National Guard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. PHARR, RONNIE, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronnie Pharr Sr, 52, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 at Physician Alliance Hospital in Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Andetrie Pharr of South Korea; one daughter, Faisaun Pharr of South Korea; one son, Ronnie Pharr II of Houston; four sisters, Maxine Pharr, Betty Pharr, Gloria Jean Clay and Otis Shelvin; and seven brothers, Perry Pharr, Paul Pharr, Arnold Pharr, Dwayne Pharr, Mark Pharr and Elton Pharr Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine Garrett and Elton Pharr Sr; his grandparents, Wilmer Diggs, Chestnola Diggs, Georginia Pharr and Dave Pharr; and one brother, Charles Pharr. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WASHINGTON, WARREN JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Washington Jr., 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Touro Infirmary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church, 162 La. 400 in Napoleonville. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, conducted by the Rev. David Gilton, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery, La. 308, Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, LaShonda Davis Washington; one sister, Wanda Marie Washington; one nephew; one niece; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. and Zenobia Donsereaux Washington. He was a X-Ray Technician at Touro Infirmiry in New Orleans. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEBLANC, GARY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gary Joseph "Mono" LeBlanc, 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, May 23, 2010. He was a professional truck driver and avid motorcyclist. He is survived by his parents, J.C. LeBlanc Jr. and Carol M. LeBlanc; two sisters, Glenda L. DeBellevue, and Gaylyn L. Fox and husband, John; his nieces and nephews, Aimee M. Cavalier, Claire Manchester, Tyler DeBellevue, Katy Beth DeBellevue, Andrew Fox and Nicholas Fox; great nephews, Wesley Cavalier and Jordan Cavalier; and his grandmothers, Hazel M. LeBlanc and Christine S. Miller. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joseph Carol LeBlanc Sr. and Percy C. Miller Jr. His favorite pastime was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, for which he had an unprecedented passion. He had a unique zest for life and enjoyed it with many friends who were extended family to him. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend and will be missed by all. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin 119 La. 308 in Plattenville. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery, 411 St. Joseph Street. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEBLANC, NED JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ned Louis LeBlanc Jr., 69, passed away at home on Sunday, May 23, 2010. He was the beloved and devoted husband of 51 years to Laura Ardoin LeBlanc; loving father of five, Deborah and husband, Richard Watkins, Ned and wife, Amy LeBlanc III, Joan LeBlanc, Kenneth and wife, Wendy LeBlanc, and David and wife, Melissa LeBlanc; cherished pawpaw of eight, Richard Watkins, Jr., Mitchell Watkins, Brandon LeBlanc, Benjamin LeBlanc, Sarah LeBlanc, Carey LeBlanc, David LeBlanc II, and Katie LeBlanc; one brother, James and wife, Sheryl LeBlanc; six sisters, Doris LeBlanc, Janice and husband, Chuck Stiebing, Alma and husband, Richie Hesse, Mary Ford, Barbara Normand, and Bridget Spanja; and sister-in-law, Helen LeBlanc; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ned Louis and Alma Hicks LeBlanc; two brothers Easton LeBlanc and Robert LeBlanc, one sister, Joyce Duke; and his brother-in-law, Charlie Ford. He was a native of New Orleans and raised his family in Houma. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, and thereafter proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years. He was a member of Council No. 1905 Knights of Columbus, and at death, a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Covington. The most important thing to Ned was his family, whom he loved and enjoyed to the fullest. His love of his family and church was obvious to all who were fortunate to know him. He was passionate about the New Orleans Saints, and his hobbies included golf, hunting, and the LSU Tigers. Family wishes to thank DaVita Dialysis Clinic of Covington and Hospice of St. Tammany for their compassionate care of Ned. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd. in New Orleans. Visitation prior to mass begins at 9 a.m., with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, www.pkdcure.org or 1-800-PKD-CURE. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. NEWSOM, WILLIAM JR. William "Billy" Newsom Jr., a resident of Houma, died at 1:12 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010. Arrangements are pending with Chauvin Funeral Home. ======================= Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WRIGHT, GEORGE George William Morgan Wright, 74, died at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in a Lafayette Hospital. Services are pending. David Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, EVANS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evans Joseph "Vin" Bergeron, 91, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Blanchard Bergeron; one son, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron and wife, Betty; two daughters, Nell Pellegrin and husband, Eugene "Skip," and Margaret Thibodeaux and husband, Elmore; 11 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave I. and Aliska Henry Bergeron; one grandson, Benjamin "Benjy" Bergeron; seven brothers, Radley, Stanley, Gustave Jr., Alger, Clifton, Clemon Bergeron and Alvin Pellegrin; and four sisters, Lorenza LeCompte, Venez Robicheaux, Cecile Benoit and Vadie Malbrough. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CHAUVIN, CRAIG Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Craig Anthony Chauvin, 56, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, Jill Boudreaux Chauvin; his parents, Henry Wilton and Laura Mae Sampey Chauvin; one son, Daten Chauvin; two stepchildren, Ramon Loredo Jr. and Socorro Bernard; one brother, Tobie Chauvin and wife, Mary; four sisters, Donna Gervais and husband, Robert "Bobby," Kay Sue Brown and husband, Doug, Lora Hackworth and husband, Eugene "Red," and Kimbley Rodrigue and husband, Bryan "Bongo"; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eloise Bueche. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. DARDAR, ARIANNA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arianna Rosalie Dardar, 5 weeks, a native and resident of Houma, was entrusted to God's loving care Sunday, May 23, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Michael J. Dardar Jr. and Erica L. Reed; her paternal grandparents, Michael J. Dardar Sr. and wife, Jamie, and Albert Benoit and wife, Sandra; her maternal grandparents, Wayne and Beverly Hebert; four siblings, Kaley, Seth, Alesi and Makyra; her paternal great-grandfather, Antoine Dardar; 10 uncles, Scott, Christopher, Chris, Allen, David, Kevin, Bradley, Elijah, Matt and Phillip; and seven aunts, Michelle, Becky, Kristen, Candace, Dani, Tracey and Angie. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Keara Reed and Yasmine Dardar; her paternal great-grandmothers, Rosalie Dardar and Rose Songe; and her paternal great-grandfather, Elmore Songe Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. KNIGHTSHEAD, AGNES Agnes "Mompsie" Knightshead, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 22, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Residence Baptist Church. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Herman Knightshead of Houma; three daughters, Gale K. and husband, Henry Castle, of Houma, Dotsie K. Smith of Houma, and Jackie Knightshead of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Dartsy P. Jeff and Albertha Robinson of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Knightshead; her parents, Richard and Dartsey Stovall Payne; one son, Edward Knightshead Jr.; three brothers, Norman Payne, Nathaniel Payne and the Rev. Richard Payne; five sisters, Viola Fleming, Ora Shelton, Elmira Payne, Catherine Blackwell and Eva Payne; and her grandparents, York and Julia Sims Stovall, and Richard and Catherine Parker. She was a homemaker and a member of Residence Baptist Church and the Union Benevolent Society. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HEBERT LEFREY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lefrey A. Hebert, 93, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertie R. Hebert; one son, Kirk Hebert and wife, Charleen; two daughters, Gale Bouzigard and husband, Johnny, and Marie H. Marcello and husband, Donald; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Azael and Adalaide P. Hebert; one son, Jimmy Hebert and wife, Linda; four brothers, Webre, Paul, George and John Hebert; and four sisters, Louise Vega, Rosa Deason, Flo Adams and Bessie Hebert. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked many years for Texaco, Co. and he was the owner of Lefrey Hebert Boat Rentals. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. LEBLANC, WILTZ Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wiltz James LeBlanc, 82, a native and resident of Houma and longtime resident of New Orleans, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Williams LeBlanc; one daughter, Taree Montero and husband, Tommy; two sisters, Betty Hansen and Verrel Henry and husband, Earl; two sisters-in-law, Bernice LeBlanc and Margie Williams; two grandsons, Neal Montero and wife, Lynse, and Tyler Montero and wife, Stacey; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Anna LeBouef LeBlanc; and one brother, Andrew LeBlanc. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of the World War II, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. After 25 years of service, he retired from New Orleans public service and returned to Houma. He was a business owner and member of the Bayou Board of Realtors. He served as a member of the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission for 21 years. The family would like to thank Mia Porche, the staffs of the Suites at Sugar Mill and Haydel Memorial Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. NEWSOM, WILLIAM, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William Hobson Newsom Jr., 90, a native of Brenham, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died at 1:12 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Duplantis Newsom, of Houma; one daughter, Judith Newsom Pree of Pearland, Texas; two sons, William "Billy" Hobson Newsom III and wife, Nancy, of Gray, and Michael Tucker and wife, Carla, of Kingwood, Texas; seven grandchildren, David Pree, BJ Trahan, Kyle Davenport, Lisa Becker, Ricky Domingue, Amanda Ramirez and Jeremy Tucker; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Chris Boldin. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hobson Newsom Sr. and Madeline Lands Newsom; one sister, Celeste Mae Boldin; and three nephews, Arthur Lee Boldin, Jack Boldin and Bo Boldin. He was retired from BJ Tools as a district supervisor. He served in the Army Air Corps and the Calvary in World War II. He was a member of the Men's Bowling Association and enjoyed fishing and golfing. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. WRIGHT, GEORGE, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George William Morgan Wright Sr., 74, a native of Crowley and resident of New Iberia, passed away peacefully at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at David Funeral Home in Lafayette. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Neal Wright; two sons, George William Morgan Wright Jr. and wife, Patti, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Christopher Neal Wright of New Iberia; two daughters, Nina Wright Faucheaux and husband, Grady, of Baton Rouge, and Cynthia Wright Shahkarami and husband, Amir, of Chicago; and eight grandchildren, Sean Shahkarami, Eric Shahkarami, Lance Faucheaux, Blake Faucheaux, Ashley Faucheaux, Patrick Wright, Elizabeth Wright and Mary Grace Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, George D. Wright Jr. and Martha Redmond Wright. He was employed 44 years by State Farm Insurance, as an agent in New Iberia for 19 of those years and an agency manager in Houma for 25 years. He was active in the Kiwanis Club in New Iberia and was the founding member of the Kiwanis Club in Houma. He was active for many years in the Boy Scouts of America and Terranians Carnival Club in Houma. He was the founding member of the Eta Nu Chapter of Sigma Nu at USL in Lafayette in 1961. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. He was a generous man and will be missed by many friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 9657, New Iberia, LA 70562; or Kiwanis Club of Houma, 121 Brinwood Circle, Houma, LA 70360. David Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 BROWN, JOEL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joel "Toe" Brown, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica Pollard of Raceland, and Danielle Pollard of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Tabitha Pollard of Galliano; one son, Joshua Pollard; one stepson, Ronnie Pollard, of Galliano; four sisters, Hazel Breazile of Madera, Calif., Patricia Sanders of Phoenix, Joyce Brown and Mable Brown of Thibodaux; two brothers, Joseph Brown, and Bryant Brown and wife, Jacqueline, of Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Frank Brown Sr.; two brothers, Frank Brown and Willie Neal; two sisters, Anna Brown Ward and Noel Brown; and his grandparents, Leonard Jefferson and Mary Jane Clark. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 GUILLOT, FREDERICK Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frederick Mark Guillot, 53, a native and resident of Plattenville, died Sunday, May 23, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. Repass will be at the church hall in Plattenville. He is survived by three daughters, Kimberly G. Davenport and husband, Latherio, Nicole Guillot and Latritia S. Antoine and husband, Nester; one sister, Charlene G. James; one brother, Lynnwood Dugas; five grandchildren, Brian, Ashleigh Antoine and Ja'Lynn, Jaida Davenport and Trevion Jackson; his devoted girlfriend, Charlene Dorsey; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Guillot and Gladys Dugas Guillot; one brother, Nelson Guillot Sr.; and one granddaughter, Whitney Guillot. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 JOHNSON, ROSA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosa H. Johnson, 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010. 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 Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday officiated by the Rev. John Osom, with a rosary at 10 a.m. and burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Raymond Jr. and wife, Desiree Johnson, of Napoleonville; one daughter, Jacinda Johnson-McCree and husband, Edward, of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Lois Parker, of Napoleonville; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Johnson Sr.; her parents, Eddie and Mable H. Hawkins; and one sister, Hazel Hawkins. She was a retired Assumption Parish School Board teacher. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 LAWSON, JERITH, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerith Lawson Jr., 6 months, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake-Assumption in Napoleonville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, La. 308, in Napoleonville. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. David Gilton, with burial in Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his mother, Kimalisha Carter, of Labadieville; his father, Jerith Lawson Sr.; one sister, De'Naya Hills of Labadieville; one brother, Marquel Walker; his paternal grandparents, Fred and Sandra Billizon, of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Ella Jupiter, of Napoleonville; his maternal grandfather, Steven Chivers, of Thibodaux; and a host of other relatives. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 POWELL, DAVID Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Ray Powell, 47, of Houma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Keahey Funeral Home chapel officiated by the Rev. Fred Karthaus, with burial in the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. He is survived by his father, Ray Powell, of Houma; one sister, Lillie and husband, Scott Salsberry of Franklin, Tenn.; his fiancee, Lisa Parker, of Houma; and his nieces and nephews, Christopher Authement, Abigail Salsberry and John Salsberry. A memorial service will be held in Houma, by the Mardi Gras crew Selucrey Sophistocats at a later date. Keahey Funeral Home of Alabama is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 RODRIGUE, LORELLA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorella M. Rodrigue, 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 5:31 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Glenn Gautreaux and wife, Carolyn, and Gillis Gautreaux Jr. and wife, Liesa; five stepsons, Charles, Steve, Robert, Jack and Mitchell Rodrigue; one stepdaughter, Mary Hidalgo; two brothers, Weldon and James Matherne; one sister, Rose Ledet; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gillis J. Gautreaux Sr. and C.J. Rodrigue; her parents, Emeleuse and Sedonia D. Matherne; three brothers, Euris, Eroy and Alloyd Matherne; and one sister, Bernice Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary and a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 TINGSTROM, ELFREIDA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elfreida Tingstrom, 88, a native of Westwego and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, Randy Tingstrom; one daughter, Gwen Henry; two sisters, Myrtle Chaisson and Mickey Griffin; three grandchildren, Tiffany, Daniel and Jessica; and two great-grandchildren, Demi and Alex. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Tingstrom, of Algiers; her parents, William Moulliet and Myrtle Pertuit Moulliet; and one sister, Ethel Ditcharo. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BENOIT, JANET Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Mayet Benoit, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Friday, May 28, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Denise Andre; one brother, Lois Mayet; three sisters, Sallie Giroir, Eula LeBlanc and June Trahan; and three grandchildren, Dawn Clause, Keith Clause and Jessie Andre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson J. Benoit; her parents, Delma Mayet and Edna Perez Mayet; and two brothers, Percy Mayet and Ned Mayet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. HOLLINSHEAD, JANET Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Lemoine Hollinshead, left this earth in peace on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Bailey House in Bunkie. She was a native of Avoyelles Parish and lived most of her life in Houma, where she raised her family. She loved flowers, reading and sewing. She loved making aprons and donating them to hospitals and social organizations. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John A. Hollinshead; her parents, Louis H. and Adine Tassin Lemoine; two brothers, Louis H. Lemoine and Levy P. Lemoine; and two sisters, Noemie L. Boniol and Eloise L. Mayeaux. She is survived by one daughter, Susan H. Hamilton and husband, Harvie, of Houma; John A. Hollinshead and wife, Leah, of Boerne, Texas, and George A. Hollinshead and wife, Hope, of Evergreen; seven grandchildren, Doug Hamilton, Rob Hamilton, Jason Hollinshead, Janet Hollinshead, Megan Hollinshead, Sean Hollinshead and Brooke Beauclaire; and four great-grandchildren, Michael and Laura Hamilton, and Logan and Riley Hamilton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to thank her devoted sitters and the staff of the Baily House and Hospice Care of Avoyelles. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Melancon Funeral Home in Bunkie. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel, officiated by the Rev. Mark Crawford, with burial in Bayou Rouge Cemetery in Evergreen. Melancon Funeral Home of Bunkie is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. RICHARD, DANIEL Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel Francis Richard, 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Basile, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jane Burge Richard; one son, Mark Richard; two daughters, Cheryl Richard Simon and Donna Richard Anderson; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorraine Olivier Richard; one son, Wayne Richard; his parents, Alcee and Enola Richard; one sister, Georgette "Nite" Richard LaGrange; and one sister, Doris Richard Portier. Private visitation for family only will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Ardoin Funeral Home in Kender. Second visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to Mass time at noon Monday at St. Augustine Church in Basile. Third visitation for family and friends will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Basile is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. BERGERON, HEDY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hedy "Blonde" Patricia Lirette Bergeron, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, David Bergeron, of Houma; two sons, Travis Bergeron and wife, Amy, of Dulac and Trever Bergeron and wife, Janet, of Houma; four grandchildren, Layla Bergeron, Bryson Bergeron, Makayla Bergeron and Anthony Bergeron; two brothers, Jimmy Lirette and Larry Lirette, both of Houma; five sisters, Henrietta Guidry of Houma, Elizabeth Collins of Houma, Elaine Luke of Houma, Linda Wall of Dulac and Susan Marcel of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Lirette and Malvina Voisin Lirette, and three brothers, Ronald Lirette, Gerald Lirette and Loney Lirette. She was a homemaker and parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CUNNINGHAM, ANTHONY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Louis Cunningham, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Denham Springs, died Friday, May 28, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Baton Rouge area. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Poynter Cunningham, of Denham Springs; two daughters, Carrie Prochaska and husband, Gary, of Prairieville, and Miriam Cunningham of Denham Springs; a stepson, Robert Earl Stanley III; three brothers, Philip, Kenneth Cunningham and wife, Juanita, Clay Cunningham and wife, Anita, of Houma; three sisters, Grace Robichaux of Cumming, Ga., Janell Boudreaux of Watson and Linda Duplantis, and husband, Sidney, of Houma; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond J. Cunningham, Sr. and Aimee' LeCompte Cunningham; his grandparents, Martin and Corrine Chauvin Cunningham, Clay and Alida Robichaux LeCompte; four brothers, Armond J. "Sonny" Jr., Louis Anthony, Julius "Jules" Earl and Roy Edward; and one sister, Barbara C. Lovell. Tony was a painter for various contract companies. He spent the major portion of his professional career at the ExxonMobil Facility in Baton Rouge. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and a loving christian brother to all. Church Funeral Services and Crematory of Saint Amant is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. CUNNINGHAM, EDWARD Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward Joseph Cunningham, 92, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Lapeyrouse and late husband, Stephen of Houma; one son, Michael Cunningham Sr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma; three half brothers, Floyd Hutchinson of Gray, Eldon Hutchinson of Bourg, and Larry Hutchinson of Houma; three stepsisters, Margie Clement of Bourg, Lillian Cunningham of Houma, and Lydie Falgout of Houma; six grandchildren, Michael Cunningham Jr. ,Scott Cunningham, Holly Cunningham Boudreaux, Darrell Lapeyrouse, Jerome Lapeyrouse and Danita Lapeyrouse Dinger; 13 great- grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Bert Allemand Cunningham; his mother, Cornelia Deroche Cunningham Hutchinson; his father, Louis Joseph Cunningham; his stepfather, Whitney Hutchinson; three bothers, Alvin Cunningham, Albert Cunningham and Louis Cunningham Jr.; two stepbrothers, Rudolph Hutchinson and Johnny Hutchinson; one half sister, Joyce Hutchinson; three stepsisters, Elaine LeBlanc, Madeline Ellender and Elodie Fanguy; and one step-great- grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church and a 30-year retiree from Texaco. He was also a veteran of World War II. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MILTON, JOHN, JR. John Earl Milton Jr., 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 11:51 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Jones Milton, of Houma, four daughters, Daphne Ann Milton, Mickie Lynn Milton, DeAnna Francheska Rolando and husband, Claude, and Jenny Milton LeBeouf and husband, Brandon; three grandchildren, Madison Paige Rolando, Mason Parker Rolando and Sophie Gianni LeBeouf; one sister, Mary Milton Haydel and husband, Barry Haydel, and three nephews, Lee Haydel and wife, Helga, Greg Haydel and Beau Haydel. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Milton Sr. and Claudia Dupuis Milton and one daughter, Kellie Dale Milton. He owned Milton's Jewelry Store for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. NEWTON, MARY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Louise Kyle Newton, 88, a native of Muhlenberg County, Ky. and a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 28, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, Ky. Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Our mother was born in Muhlenberg County, Ky. on Sept. 5, 1921 to Clyde and Beatrice Everly Kyle. Her mother Beatrice passed away when she was 15 months old. She was placed in foster homes until Frank and Emmaline Dunlap took her home to live with them in Cleaton, Ky. Mother lived a long and full life having faith in God and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. She worked as a secretary for the Social Security Administration in San Francisco where she retired. Mary and her husband Kenneth moved to Oroville, Calif., where they lived a quiet life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains for almost 30 years. Mary and Kenneth moved to Thibodaux about nine years ago to be close to her daughter. Mother spent her time being a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible, crocheting and working puzzles. Mother was an active member of University Baptist Church in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Beatrice Kyle, Frank and Emma Dunlap, her two husbands, Kenneth Newton and Bill Davis; and two brothers, Granville Kyle and Conrad Huff. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Forrestier and husband, Sidney, of Thibodaux; four sons, Larry Sadler and wife, Sue, of Sacramento, Ky., Nolan Sadler and wife, Phyliss, of Kevil, Ky., Carlos Sadler and wife, Joann, of Crossville, Tenn. and Marvin "Buddy" Holder and wife, Carolyn, of Tipton, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two nephews; and three nieces. We are so grateful for all the love, support and prayers from her church family at University Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Duck, Cedar Grove Baptist Church family with the Rev. Cody Crowell, Cumberland Worship Center with the Rev. Mark Dufrene and First Baptist Church of Wood Lake with the Rev. Marvin "Buddy" Holder. Mother, you will be missed, and we know you are alive in the arms of our redeemer, Jesus Christ. Rest Well. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SIDERS, MARY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Lynne Youngblood Siders, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:57 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Sherri Lynne Siders, of Houma; one sister, Jaunita Youngblood Saunier and husband, Louis W., of Houma; and two brothers, Roy P. Youngblood Jr. and wife, Mary Vice Youngblood, of Houma, and Glen Daniel Youngblood of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Irvin Youngblood Sr. and Mildred Trahan Youngblood. She was employed by Walmart and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her most especially her family, and also as a greeter at Walmart and by her friends and neighbors at Bayou Towers of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. STEVENSON, ONEX DARA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Onex Dara Stevenson, Colonel (Ret.) USAF, 73, of Metairie, died around 9 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 from injuries sustained in a car accident on his way to his office to do what he loved most, practice medicine. Visitation and religious services were held Friday at the White Dove Fellowship Church, 3600 Manhattan Blvd., in Harvey. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on Sept. 3. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jean M. Stevenson, his beloved sons, Mark D. Stevenson and Michael D. Stevenson, and his precious daughter, Michelle Stevenson Mullins, four grandchildren, Sean and Danielle Mullins, Michael D. Stevenson Jr. and Dara Stevenson (due in July). He is also survived by his dear beloved brother, Leonard Thomas "L.T." Stevenson of Highpoint, N.C. He was born Sept. 3, 1936 in Highpoint, N.C., to the late Alga and Mary Stevenson. He received his AA degree from Mars Hill Junior College 1954-56 and his Bachelor's of Science from University of South Carolina with a major in chemistry and biology combined 1956-58. He received his doctor of medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, 1958-62. His internship was at Columbia Hospital, Columbia, S.C., 1962-63, and his residency of Ophthalmology at the Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital (Tulane Services, New Orleans) 1966-69. Dara was a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a past president of Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans. Among his many achievements while in the USAF, as a flight surgeon, he participated in the Astronaut program from 1963-66. He was awarded Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1966. He was Chief Eye service, USAF hospital Tachikawa, AFB, Japan, 1969-72, and, Chief Eye Service USAF Medical Center, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Miss., 1972-81. He was the first ophthalmic surgeon in the military to begin an intraocular lens implant program and inserted the first lens in the state of Mississippi and the United States Air Force in fall 1975. Since 1976, he personally performed more than 10,000 intraocular implants of all types. Since January 1981, he also assisted in excess of 12,000 intraocular implants of all types. He was also published in various medical journals and held the position of Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School. He opened his own eye center and over the years Stevenson Medical-Surgical Eye Centers grew to encompass six eye centers in the metro New Orleans area. He was an extraordinary man who was respected and loved by all who knew him. Dara was one of the most compassionate and charitable souls. When he wasn't practicing his art of medicine, he could more than likely be found on the golf course pursuing his favorite hobby. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to Lighthouse for the Blind New Orleans (www.lhb.org) and/or Children's Hospital New Orleans (www.chnola.org). Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. JONES, KYLUND Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kylund "Dude" Jones, 8, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Monday, May 24, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Baptist Church. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church conducted by the Rev. John Cooks, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Katina Jones, of Belle Rose; his father, Fabian Mills, of Bradley, Texas; three brothers, Tyrik, Ty'jai and Tae'shawn Jones all of Belle Rose; a twin sister, Kyland Jones, of Belle Rose; his stepfather, Eric James, of Donaldsonville; his maternal grandparents, Mary and Norman Jones; his paternal grandmother, Diane M. Chatman; his paternal grandfather, Rubin Mills, of Paincourtville; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fabian Jones. He was a third-grade student at Belle Rose Elementary School. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MARTIN, JOSHUA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joshua Jaye Martin, 36 , of Nederland, Texas, died Friday, May 28, 2010, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Broussard's in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Brandy Martin, of Nederland; three daughters, Kaitlyn, Madison and Erin; one son, Joshua Jr.; and one sister, Katrina Domangue and husband, Heath, of Bayou Blue; and two nephews, Stephen and Landon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Jennifer Martin. Joshua enjoyed fishing, playing cards and cookouts, but he most of all enjoyed the time spent with his children. He was born in Houma and has lived in Nederland, Texas for the past 10 years. He was a process operator for the Shaw Group. Broussard's Mortuary of Nederland, Texas is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. MILTON, JOHN, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Earl Milton Jr., 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 11:51 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Jones Milton of Houma; four daughters, Daphne Ann Milton, Mickie Lynn Milton, DeAnna Francheska Rolando and husband, Claude, and Jenny Milton LeBeouf and husband, Brandon; three grandchildren, Madison Paige Rolando, Mason Parker Rolando and Sophie Gianni LeBeouf; one sister, Mary Milton Haydel and husband, Barry Haydel; and three nephews, Lee Haydel and wife, Helga, Greg Haydel and Beau Haydel. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Milton Sr. and Claudia Dupuis Milton; and one daughter, Kellie Dale Milton. He owned Milton's Jewelry Store for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 Source; The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. SCOTT, PATRICIA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2010/f1005.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia V. Scott, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Church of Christ at 163 N. Hollywood Road in Houma. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Herbert Scott Jr. and wife, Brenda, Craig Scott Sr. and wife, Ann, and Bryant Scott; four daughters, Rhonda Castille and husband, Steven, Pamela Miller and husband, Lucien, Tammy Gusman and husband, Gerard, and Penny Mitchell and husband, Earl; one brother, Johnny C. Verrett Sr. and wife, Rosa; two nephews, Johnny Verrett Jr. and Mark Verrett; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Herbert Scott Sr.; her parents, Harold Verrett Sr. and Margaret V. Williams. She was a member of Church of Christ. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ==============================================================================